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ROUNDING UP CAMPUS NEWS SINCE 1900 THE BAYLOR LARIAT WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2009 PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION 2009 BARACK OBAMA  44th President of the United States of America Whatʼs Inside Campus Reaction Students gather to watch inauguration and offer thoughts on the new president Page 6 Waco to Washington Baylor faculty member travels to Washington and reflects on the inauguration and past presidents Page 6

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Status Sound off Students take to Facebook and talk inauguration McClatchy Newspapers Page 6 Above: Barack Obama takes the oath as the 44th U.S. President from Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Tuesday. Bottom: President Barack Obama signs his first act as president Tuesday in the President’s Room of the U.S. Capitol, a proclamation, after being sworn in as the 44th President of the United States in Washington D.C. Whatʼs  Online Obama takes office Lariat on the Hill Four Lariat staff as 44th president members blog about the inauguration, By Anita Pere but to lay a new foundation for will be his bond, and he’ll deliv- freezing in Editor in chief growth,” Obama said. er,” she said. Washington and He specifically mentioned the Obama also mentioned the Obama flip flops need for modernizing colleges troubled economy, suggesting a WASHINGTON – The crowd and universities, reducing the possible return to tighter restric- chanted “Obama” and “Yes, we cost of health care and harness- tions on financial markets. can” as the new president pre- ing alternative fuels. “(The market’s) power to gen- pared to give his speech after “Now, there are some who erate wealth and expand free- ʻChangeʼ for the being sworn in as the 44th question the scale of our ambi- dom is unmatched, but this cri- president of the United States tions – who suggest that our sys- sis has reminded us that without better? by Chief Justice John Roberts. tem cannot tolerate too many a watchful eye, the market can Associated Press Students express His inaugural address echoed big plans,” Obama said. “Their spin out of control – and that his campaign messages of hope, memories are short. For they a nation cannot prosper long their views about change and inclusiveness. have forgotten what this country when it favors only the prosper- where they think The ubiquity of America’s has already done; what free men ous,” Obama said. Massive crowds the country will be challenges was one of President and women can achieve when Orel Ofri, who is originally headed in the next Barack Obama’s first talking imagination is joined to com- from Ghana but has lived in four years points. mon purpose, and necessity to Woodbridge, Va., for two years, “Everywhere we look, there courage.” believes all eyes will be on the is work to be done. The state Ella Stewart from Houston president as he deals with the invade Capital of the economy calls for action, said she hopes Obama will fulfill economic crisis. Visit the Web site at: bold and swift, and we will act expectations. WWW.BAYLOR.EDU/LARIAT – not only to create new jobs, “I’m expecting that his word Please see OBAMA, page 8 for inauguration By Sommer Ingram and next stop without opening the Ashley Corinne Killough doors. The Washington Metro- Bush returns to Texas; lands in Waco Staff writers politan Area Transit Authority closed several Metro terminals By Liz Foreman and sage was one of thanks and WASHINGTON – Inaugura- throughout the day due to over- Brittany Hardy appreciation for those who sup- tion Day saw crowds totaling crowding. The Metro bus system Asst. city editor and staff writer ported him throughout his pres- more than 1 million people on also experienced problems with idency. the National Mall and along a heav y stream of riders. Drivers On his final flight in Air “Today was a great day the parade route. Armed with skipped scheduled stops if the Force One, former President because we got to come home scarves, hats and blankets, bus had reached capacity, leav- George W. Bush arrived at the once and for all,” Bush said. “I thousands arrived in the wee ing some riders to find alternate Texas State Technical College come home with my head held hours of the morning to stake transportation. Airport in Waco Tuesday night high.” out a spot on the worn grass Meanwhile on Capitol greeted by a crowd, on his way The most important thing, of the mall in hopes of getting Hill, ticket holders waiting for to his Crawford ranch. he said, is to come home happy a glimpse of the nation’s 44th entrance into the inaugural site A few hundred people with who he was during the president, Barack Obama. on Capitol Hill awaited security cheered, waving cardboard Ws presidency. By noon, metro ridership checks in a line estimated at and homemade signs as the “When I look in that mirror had reached more than a half- thousands. Color-coded tickets former president descended at the ranch in Crawford, Texas, million people, transit offi- were given to 240,000 people the steps of Air Force One to I will be proud of what I see,” cials said. At the Federal Cen- Monday. The color directed country music blaring from the Bush said. ter Southwest Metro Station, spectators where to sit or stand speakers. Bush, hand-in-hand Valerie Citrano, a White located near Capitol Hill, some on Capitol Hill, and all attend- with the former first lady, Laura House volunteer and Waco resi- riders couldn’t exit the train ees were instructed to enter the Shanna Taylor/Lariat Staff Bush, gave a five-minute address dent said the night’s celebration due to overcrowding on the ceremony from the south side of Former president George W. Bush and his wife Laura wave to a waiting crowd to the crowd before shaking is a fitting finale to his eight platforms. Conductors had to the Capitol. at the Texas State Technical College Airport in Waco Tuesday night. The for- hands and taking pictures with years in office. wait for those on the platform Security gates were mer president took his final flight on the Air Force One on his return trip home those lined up to greet him. to move back a safe distance to his Crawford ranch. The former president’s mes- Please see BUSH, page 8 before driving on toward the Please see CROWD, page 8

people” while keep pressing for eyes and listened. Others raised And standing on the steps of done here is defending the OBAMA from page 1 victory in Afghanistan. their camera above their head to the Capitol, where he’s served BUSH from page 1 Constitution, that’s our main Many in the crowd sensed capture video of the president’s as a senator for 36 years, Joe role,” Lucas said. “I think Obama has come subtle rebukes of former Presi- words. Biden was sworn in as the 47th “I think Bush being here John Wolf founded the into office in a very tough time dent George W. Bush during the Many people tried to get a vice president before John Paul tonight puts a book-end to his Crawford Peace House on Eas- in America. It’s going to be pret- speech. better view by climbing on any- Stevens, associate justice of the presidency,” Citrano said. “It ter 2003, right after the war ty tough,” Ofri said. “The whole “(Obama’s speech) kind of thing they could find, such as Supreme Court. had to be here, it wouldn’t have began. world is looking up to Obama had an undertone of fixing all trees. Daniel Leibovic of Rich- After the inauguration, been anywhere else.” “We knew the war was get- and waiting to see what he’s the things Bush screwed up,” mond, Va. taped the ceremony Obama and Vice President Joe Citrano, who has volun- ting ready to start and deci- going to do about the economic said Rob Gill of Overland Park, from the top of a Port-A-Potty. Biden made their way down teered for the White House sions would be made in Craw- situation. There’s a lot of expec- Kan. “You could see everything, Pennsylvania Avenue from the throughout Bush’s presidency, ford and we wanted to have a tations from people all over the The Obama crowd cheered at except (Obama) on the stage Capitol to the White House in has had the opportunity to voice,” Wolf said. world.” Obama’s rhetoric of “a new era of because it was too far away,” Lei- the Inaugural Parade. Obama shake hands with Vladimir The small organization The president denied the peace” through inclusiveness. bovic said. and Biden rode in a limousine Putin and attend church with once fit 1,000 people from all necessity of choosing between “We are a nation of Chris- He also said a few people at the parade’s start but walked Tony Blair, during the dignitar- over the nation in to their tiny security and personal freedom. tians and Muslims, Jews and used the Port-A-Potty while he and waved to onlookers as they ies visits to Crawford. kitchen, Lucas said, “Believe it “As for our common defense, Hindus -- and non-believers,” he was lying on top of it. “It smelled neared their destination. She said Bush’s presence or not.” we reject as false the choice said. “We are shaped by every pretty bad, but it was worth it,” A.J. Yamin from Washington, in Central Texas has been a “We’re a grassroots orga- between our safety and our ide- language and culture, drawn he said. D.C. called the parade “fascinat- memorable experience for resi- nization. We’re funded by the als,” he said. “Our Founding from every end of this Earth; Before Obama’s historical ing” and said seeing it was worth dents. everyday people, we don’t have Fathers, faced with perils we and because we have tasted address, Pastor Rick Warren, braving the cold for. “This is a classroom of living a big voice in the government, can scarcely imagine, drafted a the bitter swill of civil war and who was welcomed with disap- His mother, Maria Yamin, history right here in McLennan like the large corporations,” charter to assure the rule of law segregation, and emerged from proving responses from various came from Venezuela to see the County,” Citrano said. “Our Lucas said. and the rights of man, a charter that dark chapter stronger and pockets of spectators, performed parade. students have had the oppor- Though the members of the expanded by the blood of gen- more united, we cannot help but the invocation. “She still can’t believe that we tunity to live through history. Crawford Peace House may not erations.” believe that the old hatreds shall A ret h a Fra n k li n t hen wa r med were actually there,” he said. That can’t be duplicated.” support Bush, Lucas said that As for the America’s two someday pass.” up the audience, soulfully sing- While many local residents the local community has ben- on-going wars, Obama said Despite long waits and cold ing “My Country ‘Tis of Thee,” Staff writer Ashley Corinne Kil- and supporters warmly cel- efitted from the former presi- the United States will “begin weather, onlookers hung on striking a chord with the excit- lough and The Associated Press ebrated Bush’s return to Texas dent’s presence in the area. to responsibly leave Iraq to its every word. Some closed their ed, though shivering, crowd. contributed to this story. with a party on Tuesday night “The local Crawford chil- after his airport greeting, oth- dren have had the opportu- ers in the area celebrated for nity to learn firsthand about different reasons. diplomacy. And that’s the way ignated standing area. At 11 a.m. “It’s not that I expected to be Around 11:30 a.m. the crowd The people at the Crawford it should be,” said Lucas. “But I CROWD from page 1 about 30 minutes before the cer- right up front and center, but broke through the fencing and Peace House said they were think some people are relieved emony was supposed to begin, having a ticket should have at stormed the designated area, “celebrating” Tuesday as well. that the media circus will be scheduled to open at 8 a.m. for word spread that the crowd had least insured that I got in. And without going through security. “We’re celebrating a change gone, even through they all spectators with blue tickets, been misinformed. The real line now I’m going to be out here, Devin Hooker from Seattle in attitude and a change in benefitted from the extra busi- which were tickets for standing was the one near the Humphrey simply because of a lack of com- migrated to the silver area after administration that we’re ness.” room on the south side. building, which the crowd was munication.” waiting in line for the much hopeful will go in another Lucas said the Crawford The correct line for blue-tick- just reaching. However, it was Spectators designated to closer blue area for two hours, direction, a direction of peace Peace House is, “looking for- et holders stretched around the now too late for the hundreds of stand in the silver section, locat- only to be turned away when and caring,” said Kay Lucas, a ward to the future now.” “It’s Hubert H. Humphrey building people to get in line. the security personnel closed spokesperson for the Crawford your future, it’s not really ours,” at the corner of Independence “The lack of organization the gates at the start of the cer- Peace House. Lucas said as a message to Avenue and 2nd Street S.W., but absolutely astounded me,” said “... Having a ticket emony. “The main thing that’s being Baylor students. others holding blue tickets were Breann of Charleston, S.C. “You “We know we were disap- instructed to another area, caus- would think with a crowd of this should have at least pointed because we were sup- ing confusion. magnitude, the law enforcement insured that I got in.” posed to be closer, but just to Law enforcement officials would try harder than they did be able to be here and take it in were scarce as the crowd strug- to make sure everyone got where Brandon Wooding and actually hear him; it was still gled to inch its way toward the they were supposed to go. Now, powerful,” Hooker said. “It was security point, at times com- the people who didn’t have tick- Alabama moving.” ing to a standstill for an hour ets to begin with will have a bet- Even some of the blue-ticket or more. Ticket holders were in ter view than us.” holders who weren’t granted lines running 15 people deep at The crowd dispersed into ed between the reflecting pool entrance stuck around to cheer times, and with no substantial frustrated groups, as back-up and the Mall, waited as long as on Obama. barriers or law enforcement offi- plan after back-up plan began to six hours for entrance due to lim- As he took the stage, cheers cials to clarify the boundaries, fall through. ited security personnel. Stacked from the crowd inside the inau- the chaos grew as time marched “Let us in, let us in” the pack shoulder-to-shoulder, spectators gural site spilled over into the on. chanted at the security guards. crammed between federal build- crowds outside. Though sepa- “I came out here expecting Some tried to squeeze onto ings on 3rd Street from Mary- rated from the actual inaugural the 30 degree weather, expect- National Mall, while others land Avenue to C Street, where site, spectators outside joined ing the crowds, expecting the decided they’d rather see it on the view included only the dome together to celebrate the nation’s long wait,” said one New York T V t h a n t r y to f ight more crowds. of the Capitol building. new president, filling the streets woman. “But this level of chaos Disappointment filled the air as The seemingly disorganized of the capital with the timeless Shanna Taylor/Lariat Staff was something I never guessed spectators headed their separate system left many spectators dis- chant: Former President George W. Bush thanks the waiting crowd as he and wife was coming.” directions. gusted. “Yes we can, yes we can.” Laura exit the Air Force One at Texas State Technical college Airport in Waco A nd a f t e r st a nd i n g i n l i ne for 3 “I’ve been waiting for this for “Talk about a bridge to Tuesday night. Bush and wife Laura are returning to their ranch in Crawford, hours or more, many blue-ticket as long as I can remember,” said nowhere, this is a ticket to Anita Pere and Ashley Corinne but recently purchased a new home in the neighborhood of Preston Hollow, holders never entered their des- Brandon Wooding of Alabama. nowhere,” said one Dallas man. Killough contributed to this story. a suburb of Dallas.

Massive crowds invade Capital for inauguration 2 The Baylor Lariat Opinion Wednesday, January 21, 2009

The Baylor Lariat Editor in chief Anita Pere* City editor Bethany Poller* Editorial Opinion editor Lynn Ngo* News editor Charly Edsitty* Entertainment editor Kelli Boesel Multimedia producer Brian Martinez Web editor Josh Matz Asst. city editor Liz Foreman Editorial cartoonist Claire Taylor Price of inauguration Sports editor Brian Bateman* Sports writers Joe Holloway Nick Dean Staff writers Sommer Ingram Ashley Killough fits today’s standards Brittany Hardy Copy desk chief K a t e T h o m a s Copy editors Lori Cotton Sarah Rafique Tuesday morning marked the 44th such an event is important. Photo editor Shanna Taylor Photographers Jacky Reyes chapter in the saga of the American From a purely fiscal perspective, the Stephen Green presidency, and much has changed since gala and week-long festivities help to Advertising sales Noelle Yaquob Denton Ramsey the beginning of that process. It took the eliminate economic stagnation in the Christine Lau Founding Fathers nearly a full week to greater-D.C. area. One of the major strug- Delivery Sean Donnelly determine in what manner to swear in gles during such a tumultuous time is Gerad Alonso George Washington, but Barack Obama that people horde money. * denotes member of editorial board was ushered into the White House within The reported number of people that Newsroom: 710-1711 one minute. descended upon National Mall for the Advertising: 710-3407 And with a much larger price tag. inauguration fluctuates as sources such Sports: 710-6357 Last week, the Associated Press report- as the Associated Press reported more Entertainment: 710-7228 ed that Obama’s swearing-in ceremony than 1 million people, while the Wash- Editor: 710-4099 would fetch between $140 million and ington Post Web site cited nearly 2 mil- [email protected] $160 million — more than $100 million lion. With this many visitors, Washington more than former President George W. D.C., will surely get an economic boost. Opinion policy Bush’s 2005 ceremony. Forbes magazine predicts a direct The Baylor Lariat welcomes read- While it is true that the total price of impact of $1 billion in the region and er viewpoints through letters to the the ceremony is somewhere in that range, an additional billion in indirect spend- Baylor Forum editor and guest columns. the reporter included the government ing through hotels, airlines and other Opinions expressed in the Lar- payout, the private sector’s contribu- corporate expenses. Compare that with iat are not necessarily those of the tion and even additional security costs. the NCAA basketball tournament’s Final What changes do you want to see this Baylor administration, the Baylor However, security concerns and other Four, which grosses approximately $110 administration make during the next four Board of Regents or the Student additional elements are not historically million for the local economy, or the Publications Board. figured into the final tab, because prior to Super Bowl, which has topped out at years? Send us an e-mail and let us know. All submissions become the Sept. 11, 2001, security at such an event $400 million, and the financial fluidity property of The Baylor Lariat. The did not entail such a large portion of the of Obama’s inauguration is astounding. [email protected] Lariat reserves the right to edit let- nation’s funds. While those numbers are predictions, ters for grammar, length, libel and According to Eric Boehlert of Media and are probably exaggerated to some The United States’ Congress shelled inauguration was in 1963 when 1.2 mil- style. Matters for America, which is a Web- degree, the effect can easily be seen. out $49 million for Tuesday’s event, lion citizens attended former President Letters should be e-mailed to based media watchdog site, when those Even if the predictions are off by a factor according to the New York Daily News, Lyndon B. Johnson’s inauguration. [email protected]. funds are subtracted, the estimate falls of 10, which is highly unlikely, that still which in the larger view is just an exten- So, is $45 million to $49 million somewhat closer to $45 million, which is would provide an economic boost to the sion of larger and larger ceremonies. excessive? Not in the grand scheme of The Baylor Lariat is owned by well within the range of the last inaugura- nation. However, what separates this ceremo- things. Not when you consider that this Baylor University and overseen by tion’s costs. The United States’ government has ny from those in the past is the historical inauguration has symbolic meaning, the Student Publications Board. The New York Daily News puts the increased inauguration allotment every significance of such an event. Whether beyond that of a first black president, The entire content of The Baylor figure at $49 million, slightly higher than year since the days of Jimmy Carter. or not Obama was your presidential pick, but of nation’s eagerness and readiness Lariat is protected under the Federal Bush’s 2005 cost of approximately $40 According to USA Today, Ronald Reagan his election serves as a ground-breaking for change, for something different from Copyright Act. Reproduction of any million netted $16.3 million, George H. W. Bush moment. Because of this, more than a the past eight years. It’s this enthusiasm portion of any issue by any means, Sure, $45 million to $49 million might clocked in at $28 million and Bill Clin- million people will be in Washington, from voters across the country, in a time mechanical or otherwise, is not per- sound a bit excessive, especially with a ton climbed to $33 million. The younger D.C., to witness the event. of difficulty, which deems this inaugura- mitted without the expressed written down-trodden economy looming over Bush’s 2001 price tag fell to $30 million, The last time more than 1 million non- tion, even with its higher price tag, all the consent of Baylor University. the horizon, but take into account why but increased by $10 million in 2005. natives flooded the National Mall for an more necessary. point of view Meaning of historical inauguration goes beyond rousing rhetoric

Everything around me was and I expected to feel it again on thought maybe the wind chill was screaming that this was the Inauguration Day. numbing my soul as well as my Young and old, rich and poor, black and white, we moment I’d been waiting for. I expected Obama to intro- body. But as his speech went on, I As President Barack Obama duce a new phrase that would realized there was no key phrase cheered for this man who we know is not perfect, who we took the stage, I had lofty expec- rank up there with the likes of that had caught my attention, no tations. Memories of rousing “nothing to fear but fear itself” rousing rhetoric. I thought the don’t expect to be our savior, but who has paved the way speeches throughout his cam- or “I have a dream.” I expected feeling was gone. paign, of his rhetoric and ability a speech that would go down But then as I stood there, with and carved the path into a new future. to speak to this nation in a lan- in history and be repeated for my feet like blocks of ice and my guage we can understand left me years to come like the Gettysburg fingers almost too cold to curl expecting a lot from Obama in Address. around my pen to take notes, as I his first speech as president of All morning the streets had stood there shoulder-to-shoulder stood what this day meant. felt attached to a million dif- did” began to ripple through the the United States. been pul- with strangers, I realized the feel- I was trying too hard to force ferent strings connected to the crowd. Young and old, rich and On Election Night, I’d stood sating with ing was right there within all of myself to feel something, and the million different people stand- poor, black and white, we cheered staring at the TV in a room in excite- us. It didn’t matter if his speech moment I stopped, I felt it all ing around me, and each emo- for this man who we know is not the Waco Hilton, my assignment ment, was two minutes or two hours, it around me — almost too much tion I felt was magnified tenfold. perfect, who we don’t expect to to cover Chet Edwards’ cam- the air didn’t matter if he coined a new emotion for one person to bear. As I looked around me, I saw a be our savior, but who has paved paign completely forgotten, tears brisk with phrase or spoke in clichés. That The crowds had been tough, million different expressions of the way and carved the path into streaming down my face. I lis- anticipa- moment — that moment when I we’d been fighting each other love, of respect, of joy, of pride, of a new future. For it is now that tened to Obama talk about how tion. But stood alongside my fellow Amer- all morning for a better place in disbelief, of hope, written upon we as a people, we as a nation, b y s o m m e r i n g r a m we rise or fall as one nation, as as Presi- icans, both black and white and line, but in that very moment, we every face. take the first steps to the prom- one people, about how victory dent Obama’s speech began, it everything in between, when I were all the same. Each breath we Chills ran up and down my ised land. belongs to the American citizens, was eloquent, as always, but I stood among visitors from for- took was breathed as one, every spine as Obama’s voice, rich Sommer Ingram is a sophomore about how change had come to didn’t feel quite the same sense eign lands and felt the strands movement was as one. My tears with courage and determination, political science major from Tex- America. I felt something stir in of euphoria, as I had before. First that bonded us all together — were the next woman’s were the rang clear through Capitol Hill. arkana and a staff writer for The me that I’d never quite felt before, I just attributed it to the cold; I that’s the moment I fully under- next man’s and so on. My heart Chants of “Yes we can,” “Yes we Baylor Lariat. point of view Personal, mutual respect most needed

After President Barack Obama nations without threatening them. national bloodshed, anticipate the was sworn in as the 44th president, He implied, however, that Ameri- end of the Iraq War, and fight for Fill in the grid so that every row, every column he spoke to a nation plagued by ca would lead by example. international human rights, one line and every 3X3 box contains the digits 1 through economic, security, health care and Apparently speaking directly resounds with our new president’s 9 with no repeats. national and international morale to Iranian President Mahmoud signature “hope.” problems. Ahmadinejad and any leaders with “Know that America is a friend of The moving inaugural address similarly fascist leanings, he chas- each nation and every man, woman resonated a call to personal and For today’s crossword and sudoku tised, “To those who cling to power and child who seeks a future of answers, national through corruption and deceit and peace and dignity, and we are ready visit www.baylor.edu/Lariat responsibil- the silencing of dissent, know that to lead once more,” he said. ity. It attend- you are on the wrong side of history, What was missing was a promise ed to the but that we will extend a hand if you to work for the rights of the gay and lengthy and are willing to unclench your fist.” lesbian community. Obama invited THE Daily Crossword Edited by Wayne Robert Williams difficult path That point is not lost on those Pastor Rick Warren, who supported we must forge who also condemned the extra-legal banning gay marriage, to pray at the ACROSS 55 Orbison and Acuff DOWN 8 Martial arts masters to economic activities of the Bush administration, inauguration, to much backlash. A 56 “Little Big Man” director 1 Regan’s father 9 SF gridder 1 Boxer tether prosperity. like the detainment and treatment of promise to work toward equality for 6 Beethoven’s birthplace 58 Diarist Frank 2 Buffalo’s lake 10 Monotone utterer b y j a d e o r t e g o 59 Rob of “St. Elmo’s Fire” 3 Verdi classic 11 “Death in Venice” author It answered prisoners at Guantanamo Bay. gays would have lifted some spirits 10 News bite the threat of real terrorism. It noted The mild cheer that followed a and fit into his theme of inclusive- 14 “Fear of Flying” author Jong 60 Scattered (seeds) 4 Neck wraps 12 Art Deco artist 15 Half of CXIV 61 Harmless cysts 5 Closet item 13 Big glob drastic mistakes of the past adminis- passing thanks to President George ness, as well as won back some sup- 16 Auto-racing org. 62 Come to a stop 6 Crestfallen 18 Can. province tration briefly and with grace. W. Bush showed that the former porters. 17 “Songcatcher” co-star 63 Ferber and O’Brien 7 Egg: pref. 22 Black and shiny Obama gave examples of the administration was less than an Obama eloquently called for what 19 New walkers 24 Platte River valley people personal “faith and determination” afterthought — it is a painful memory is most needed during the toughest 20 Debate again 25 Canton folk of the American people, like taking that we as a country have been try- times in America. Not dependence, 21 Kern and Robbins 26 Stupor: pref. a pay cut rather than having a co- ing to block out since before it was but personal and mutual respect 23 Neckline shape 27 Star of “Captain Blood” worker lose a job. They are analo- over. and dignity. Not fear, but tolerance 24 Argentine port 28 Typist’s stat gous to national sacrifices that will While Obama used rhetoric and understanding that would befit 25 Haughty look 30 Fortune card need to be made by the country for heavy with Judeo-Christian themes, our “patchwork heritage.” 28 Had been 31 Social slights national and international interest. he acknowledged those of different He made the success of the coun- 29 Waistcoats 33 Word after school or sick Obama committed the country to faiths, and, in an unprecedented try our responsibility again, and it is 32 Armed conflicts 34 Wildebeest not only correcting brick and mor- move, those with none. our job now to nurture innovation in 33 Municipal grp. 36 Banjo beat tar structural problems, by building “We are a nation of Christians the years to come, in the face of an 34 Viennese tongue 37 Ref’s cohort bridges and electric grids, but also and Muslims, Jews and Hindus, and economic crisis and low confidence. 35 Sale-tag abbr. 40 Screes 42 Vanilla bean using technology to fix greater prob- nonbelievers. We are shaped by every Making every citizen accountable 36 Former Georgia senator lems, like making health care better language and culture, drawn from for our country’s image, and calling 38 Islands of Indonesia 44 Gas in Glasgow and cheaper. every end of this Earth,” he said. for us to help restore it, is to nurture 39 NHL coach Bowman 45 College subject 41 Ostrich cousin 47 Dining out experiences He answered New York Times It was a soothing gesture to those true patriotism. 42 Stuffed shirt 48 Capote’s nickname foreign affairs columnist Thomas who’ve felt that the past administra- Whether the lofty goals will be 43 Type of battery 49 Bird’s crop Friedman’s call to prioritize science tion was not concerned with repre- realized is yet to be seen. The speech 44 Liveliness 50 First-class and transforms schools and univer- senting their interests. will be remembered not only for its 45 Some change 51 I’m glad that’s over! sities to meet the demands of a new He mentioned the historic nature historic nature, but for the timeless 46 Watercourses for logs 52 Shaped with an ax age, when many have acquiesced of his inauguration, (that is, regard- principles and commitment to prog- 48 Tootsie 53 SSS class. to the foretold preeminence of the ing his race) once, briefly and poi- ress it simultaneously espouses. 49 Peace pipe 54 Conclusions East. gnantly. Jade Ortego is a senior journalism 51 Bay of Alaska 57 Deuce Obama patronized our “enemy” For those that weary of inter- major from Sweeny. Wednesday, January 21, 2009 The Baylor Lariat 3 4 The Baylor Lariat NEWS Wednesday, January 21, 2009 Waco’s Save food, feed volunteers

unteer sites. about serving food, however . religious By Shanna Taylor “This is our big kick-off,” Their mission statement is three- Reporter Houston senior Christine Hersh fold: to fight hunger in the com- said. Hersh is the kitchen man- munity, to provide educational revival Feeding 1,000 volunteers ager and nutrition coordinator. opportunities for community in one afternoon is a massive “We will be delivering food once members and service opportu- undertaking, but for one group a week starting in February.” nities for students, and to foster underway of Baylor students that was just The program is part of a life-long connections between the beginning of something big- national project that started students and communities. By Jenna DeWitt ger. in the Washington, D.C. area, This focus on body, mind and Reporter The Baylor University Cam- and Baylor has become host community is a core element pus Kitchen, or BUCK, became to the 13th Campus Kitchen of the project, which offers job Billy Graham’s daugh- a reality on Monday as stu- in the nation, and the first in training and educational oppor- ter, Anne Graham Lotz, has dents and community members Texas, according to co-sponsor tunities as well as meals. announced plans for a revival worked together to provide “Campus Kitchen also in Waco geared toward women 1,000 lunches for those volun- implements an educational and called Just Give Me Jesus. teering around Waco as part of “(Baylor University Cam- relational piece by allowing stu- The conference will be Sept. the national Martin Luther King pus Kitchen) not only dents to teach one another and 11 and 12 at the Ferrell Special Jr. Day of Service. feeds the hungry, but it the community about health, Events Center. The conference is The BUCK seeks to empower nutrition and culinary skills,” free and open to all who would Stephen Green/Lariat staff people by alleviating hunger prevents food that could Smith said. like to attend. In preparation Anne Graham Lotz spoke about her Just Call Me Jesus revival at the George using resources that already be put to good use from The Campus Kitchen is just for the conference, Lotz spoke W. Truett Theological Seminary Chapel yesterday. exist. The project has teamed one facet of the Baylor Interdis- yesterday at a pastors’ kick-off up with Aramark, the company getting thrown away...” ciplinary Poverty Initiative, a at George W. Truett Theological “The change that comes when Gross is coordinating the that provides food for Baylor’s grant program aimed at elimi- Seminary and a women’s kick- you wake up in your relationship Waco event along with fellow dining halls, along with com- Sheena Smith nating poverty in the commu- off at First United Methodist with God is dramatic. Every local co-chair Doris King. munity organizations such as volunteer coordinator nity. Church. story is different,” she said. Though September is more Caritas, to rescue left-over food “The kitchen is a multi-dis- This the ninth year for the The goal of each conference than eight months away, the that is normally thrown away ciplinary project, not just some- Just Give Me Jesus revival series is to “give out the message of women said yesterday’s kick-off and provide it to the commu- Dr. Gayor Yancey, Dean of the thing for social work students. and women have remained truth and hope. It’s a message of events were only the beginning nity. School of Social Work. We want to involve all majors an influential force for revival love, real love,” Lotz said. of the next phase in the pro- “The wonderful thing about The program started as a and members of the commu- within the religious community Lotz said she sees ministry cess. this organization is that it not project in a Master’s class in nity,” said Rosemary Townsend, Lotz said. growing with every conference. The three women said they only feeds the hungry, but it pre- the School of Social Work last program coordinator and direc- “To reach the church, I need- “Sometimes the fruit of what are working with the universi- vents food that could be put to semester, and was chartered in tor of business affairs and com- ed to reach the women,” she we see is that we are invited ty’s Spiritual Life staff to have good use from getting thrown October. The first ‘dry-run’ took munity partnerships in the Stu- said, quoting Laura Bush. somewhere else,” Lotz said. student-led groups meet around away by rescuing it from local place in early December, and it dent Life department. Waco is an especially impor- The process of holding a con- campus after the conference. restaurants and cafeterias,” will start full-scale operation in “Waco is the fifth poorest tant location to Lotz as all three ference is not easy. Those wish- “Wouldn’t it be wonderful social work graduate student February. The application pro- city in Texas, and we want to of her children attended Baylor. ing to start a Just Give Me Jesus to have them in every dorm on and volunteer coordinator Shee- cess alone for Campus Kitchen encourage students to do some- She is also a former member of event in their city must write to campus?” Lotz said, but for now na Smith said. schools can take up to a year to thing about it,” said social work Baylor’s Board of Regents. Lotz’s non-profit organization, “we would love them to pray Students gathered Sun- complete, but Baylor’s students graduate student Flor Avellane- The ministry has taken her AnGeL Ministries, after they for each other. I know there are day afternoon at The Center completed the process in one da, the student coordinator for around the world from Manila, have met in prayer and gathered some students that are spiritual at Columbus Avenue Baptist semester. In a matter of months, BUCK. Philippines to Des Moines, the support of the local church leaders here. This is the time to Church to make sandwiches, the program has gone from the This weekend more than Iowa. She said, through these community. rise up.” wash apples and sort utensils. glimmer of an idea to a reality. 80 students stepped up to that events, her team has witnessed “We prayed weekly all Lotz also advises those stu- Monday morning students, “This program has a lot of challenge, carrying 1,000 box great revival among those in through the spring and summer. dents involved in spiritual lead- sporting T-shirts that read “The potential. Some of the kitchens lunches, and planning to carry attendance. We had different women with ership to “get on their knees. BUCK STARTS Here!” returned serve thousands every day,” many, many more. Such revival is powerful and different backgrounds coming If God calls you, then you fol- to pack up the lunches and Hersh said. “We hope to be able unique for each conference, she together to pray for revival,” said low Him. He will equip you. He deliver them to the nine gardens to do that in the future.” Reporters Ashleigh Schmitz and said. local co-chair Varyn Gross. knows where you are going.” around Waco designated as vol- Campus Kitchens is not just Dache Johnson contributed.

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By Sommer Ingram insidious,” he said. “We are still and I hope this will facilitate Staff Writer making progress toward diver- an even closer connection with sifying the racial and ethnic fab- Baylor and the Waco commu- Baylor was often cast in a ric of our school, and we need nity.” negative light last semester as to be increasingly sensitive and Dr. Elizabeth Davis, interim a result of the incentive-based vigilant in that area. In retro- provost for academic affairs, pre- SAT re-testing and rumors of spect, I am glad this happened sented the financial and enroll- racially-charged events on cam- because it forced us to examine ment report in the absence of Dr. pus after Election Day. some key issues and address the Reagan Ramsower, vice presi- Even though he deemed these problem of the racial climate on dent for finance and adminis- issues “difficult and embarrass- our campus.” tration. ing,” Interim President David Garland commended faculty Since Baylor is more of a Garland told faculty members at members for their continued tuition-driven than an endow- the annual spring faculty meet- hard work, as well as students. ment-driven university, enroll- ing that he was appreciative of “Baylor is being excellently ment figures are paramount, the lessons that were learned. represented by students at con- she said. The meeting was held at 3:30 ferences around the country, As of Jan. 9, Baylor had p.m. on Jan. 14 in Roxy Grove which confirms my impression already received as many appli- Hall. of the excellence of our student cations for the fall as they had “I grew up in an integrated body,” he said. “And I constantly by the end of any other school community: integrated church, hear that we have top-notch fac- year. school, everything,” Garland ulty who will challenge them, 10,409 students had been said. “So after Election Day, it invest in their lives, and provide accepted, compared to 8,374 at was painful for me to hear fac- an education that is an integra- this time last spring. ulty, staff, students, and even tion of faith and learning.” “Getting the applications members of the community The university is continuing early and planning early has talking about what they inter- its efforts to be a vital part of the been the plan,” Davis said. Stephen Green/ Lariat staff preted to be racially-driven acts greater Waco community by ini- The current economic situ- Interim President David Garland addresses faculty about key issues and the future of the university Wednesday, Jan. on this campus.” tiating an office of community ation has left many concerned 14 in Roxy Grove Hall Garland said he was very relations on campus. with the financial health of the pleased by the reactions of the Garland praised the work university, especially since the staff, as well as various organi- done during the fall semester, endowment has been affected. said. “Thankfully we have had to make Baylor an affordable rism, offering another student’s zations on campus, such as Fac- such as the recycling partner- But Davis said Baylor is in a responsible and conservative option for those who deserve to work as their own, and altering ulty Senate and Student Senate, ship with the city, the Education good place compared to other fiscal planning that keeps us on be here,” Garland said. documents. to the incidents. Summit and the Campus Kitch- universities. a smooth trajectory toward our Tiffany Hogue, assistant Hogue encouraged profes- And though the so-called en project. “Baylor is sitting in a very 2012 goals.” provost for institutional effec- sors to include an Honor Code acts of overt racism were proven “We have much to contribute good financial situation. It’s sort The administration does not tive ness, gave an update on the statement on all syllabuses, dis- to be false, Garland said there and our community is an abso- of a good time to not be totally currently have plans to limit the Honor Code system, reporting cuss academic integrity regular- were still other issues that need- lutely crucial place to contrib- endowment-driven. Endowment budget. 72 Honor Code violations in the ly, and address misconceptions ed attention. ute to,” Garland said. “The work actually only accounts for about “We are being good stewards fall. about plagiarism before the stu- “Covert racism is no less we’re doing makes a difference, 10 percent of our revenue,” she of our resources to continue Top violations include plagia- dents’ first writing assignment. Accomplished pastor to speak at annual MLK celebration on campus By Lauren Hollon “We’d heard great and won- jumped at the chance,” said Ash- Tales.” with the presidential inaugura- Barack Obama’s election and Reporter derful things about her. What ley Nyambal, Woodbridge, Va., She also founded Destiny tion the day before, it seemed everything that happened on had really peaked our interest sophomore and the recording Ministries, a national organiza- especially appropriate. Empha- campus afterward, we felt this In honor of Monday’s nation- was that she has spoken at one secretary for the Association of tion geared toward empowering sis on unity is essential at this excerpt really emphasized the al holiday, the Association of of the largest MLK celebrations Black Students. “She has accom- women. time in our history,” Nyambal unity ABS is trying to promote.” Black Students and Alpha Phi in the United States, with more plished so much.” The celebration tonight will said. This event is free and all are Alpha fraternity, Inc., will host than 80,000 people attending,” Copeland and her husband also feature entertainment from Between performances, welcome. their annual Dr. Martin Luther Beverly said. served together as U.S. Air Force the Heavenly Voices gospel excerpts from Dr. King’s speech- “I hope that people walk King, Jr. celebration at 7 p.m. Copeland co-founded the clergy in 1980, making them the choir, the PORTRAITS perform- es that emphasize the theme will away tonight not just seeing our today in Miller Chapel inside New Creation Christian Fel- first-ever black couple in U.S. ing arts group, and the Ridicu- be read. theme as a nice idea, but actu- Tidwell Bible Building. lowship church in San Antonio, history to serve together as mili- lous Praise youth dance minis- “Our committee chose the ally taking steps to put unity The event will feature guest Texas. tary chaplains. try from Copeland’s San Anto- excerpts together and voted on into action. Everything seems speaker the Rev. Dr. Claudette A. She was a pastor there for 21 She is internationally known nio church. t hem ,” Fr iend s wood jun ior Sh a r- fine and we’re all living together Copeland, who is also speaking years and now serves as a co- and was featured in Ebony mag- The evening’s theme, “We lie Bradley said. “My excerpt is in harmony, generally speaking, this afternoon at the Multicul- pastor in order to devote more azine as one of the 15 greatest Must Learn to Live Together as from Dr. King’s sermon called ‘A but there’s always more work tural Activities Office’s Dr. Mar- attention to evangelism, accord- black women preachers. Brothers or Perish Together as Knock at Midnight.’ This was one to do and areas to improve. We tin Luther King, Jr. Luncheon. ing to her Web site. She has authored several Fools,” comes from one of King’s of the most voted-for excerpts, hope after tonight people will Pearl Beverly, the director of “We thought having Rev. books, including “Stories from speeches given in 1964 in St. because it really emphasizes the take more initiative to bring Multicultural Activities, secured Copeland speak was a great Inner Space: Confessions of a Louis, Mo. evening’s theme. Given every- about unity in their own envi- Copeland for today’s activities. opportunity, and we just Preacher Woman and Other “We chose this theme because thing that’s been going on with ronment,” Nyambal said.

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Marshall, 24, ures such as former Secre- “This is just the icing Marshall recalls his Marshall hopes the graduated in 2007 and is tary of State Colin Powell on the cake for me — one feelings of elation on Elec- entirety of this experience Fifteen thousand high currently director of com- and former Vice President of the biggest experiences tion Night. is enough to inspire this Facebook is used as a school students came from munity development at the Al Gore, and also partici- of a lifetime,” he said. “For “I know I cried when generation of students for way to keep in touch with all corners of the country Greater Waco Chamber of pated in the swearing-in me as an the news broke,” he said. a lifetime. friends, a professional to Capitol Hill to witness Commerce. ceremony and the inaugu- For full inaugu- Ameri- “I think his campaign was “I hope they can be source of networking, or history in the making as “I’m excited about this ral parade. can, it just a phenomenon — no inspired so that one day ration coverage, even a place to upload pic- a part of The Presidential opportunity,” Marshall “These scholars are makes one saw this coming. But they may be president tures. With the current Youth Inaugural Con- said. “With my job at the probably the best and the go online to The me real- I did believe he would get or a great leader that can election, however, Face- ference. This program, chamber I work very close- br ightest around t he coun- Lariat Web site. ly happy this far because he’s so contribute something to book has become a forum which spans from Jan. 17 ly with the community, try,” Marshall said. “To about transformational and uni- society,” he said. “I think for political activity. A to 21, is designed to bring and I think some of these witness the first African- the way versal as a politician.” all of us are looking for an quick look at Facebook top-notch students from same skills I am develop- American president get our country is going. As The Inaugural Scholars opportunity to be great will provide an inside around the nation togeth- ing here can be applied to inaugurated is probably a an African-American, it will have the chance to and be one of those great look to the thoughts and er to enhance their under- my job in Waco. This will dream come true for a lot really means a lot to see sit in on debates between figures in American histo- feelings that the youth of standing of the presiden- enhance my professional of them.” a role model for young political analysts from ry. I think a lot of the stu- America are experienc- tial campaign. development and open up As a political science African-American males. both sides as well as dents are going to be great ing during inauguration Baylor alumnus Allan a wider network.” major, attending the inau- That, I think, is the thing attend the Black Tie Gala as scholars. They are the time. Marshall is one of about The Inaugural Scholars guration has been a dream that makes me so happy; Inaugural Ball to top off next round of leaders.” ”The great thing about Facebook is that it has turned into a political forum without that being Baylor ITS director its main goal. You see how your friends are feeling about the election or goes to D.C. with inauguration,” said Chris Jones, a 2008 graduate from Dallas. His Face- book status read, “A enthusiasm, hope change we can believe in.” Many statuses like cerned after we invaded a Jones’ have been posted By Ashley Corinne Killough country that had not done any- throughout the day. Here Staff writer thing to us,” Woodruff said. “I is a list of the following was very concerned about the that the Lariat has com- WASHINGTON — During future and thought it was time piled: his campaign, President Barack for someone to do something, Obama compared his potential for someone to take a stand.” “The stock market presidency to the writing of the Obama first caught Wood- went below 8,000 the day next great chapter in the Ameri- ruff’s attention in 2004 during obama was inaugurated, can story. But for Randy Wood- his famous speech at the Demo- nice.” ruff, a local Obama supporter cratic National Convention. and Baylor employee, Obama’s “The speech pretty well blew “Happy Obama Day!” election signals another paper- me away. It was very inspira- back metaphor: a bookend to tional,” Woodruff said. “With “The Inauguration decades of uninspiring leader- that said, I thought there was Was DOPE- No Matter ship that he says began 45 years no way some guy named Barack What Side of the Fence ago with the assassination of Obama was going to be the next You Sit On.” President John F. Kennedy. president. I didn’t think the And it was a bookend that country was ready for that.” “Witnessed a dream Woodruff traveled 1,240 miles But Woodruff quickly turned into a reality. Yes to celebrate Tuesday among became a fan. During the pri- w e c a n ! P r e s i d e n t B a r a c k millions on the frozen, brown maries, he volunteered weekly Obama is my command- grass of Washington, D.C. and raised money to help super-in-chief finally!” “Barack Obama was the port local grassroots efforts in headline today, but the real Waco. “How did our Muslim meat of the story was the out- He watched as his small president get sworn in on pouring of emotion and enthu- group of fellow Obama support- a Bible?” siasm and joy from millions of ers expanded from six or seven Americans,” Woodruff said. to more than a hundred. “I couldn’t be more While the memory of attend- C.J. Jackson, a Waco Obama proud today, we live in an ing Obama’s inauguration may supporter, worked with Wood- amazing country.” be his most recent, Woodruff’s ruff on the campaign, organiz- very first recollection involves ing strategy sessions, rallies, “Not my political par- another historic moment, one door-knocking and recruiting. allel but I’m excited and that centered not on a national “I’m very happy and proud anxious for a new chapter triumph but a national tragedy. that he attended the inaugura- of American history. Very Woodruff remembers stand- tion, which is the culmination cool day.” ing on a Houston street as a of our long effort,” Jackson said. fou r-ye a r- old i n No vemb e r 1963, “I’m glad he was there to wit- “From PAST to PRES- clinging to his mother’s hand ness this amazing event.” ENT we are the FUTURE. and waving a small American When the polls closed in Cal- Let’s keep BREAKING flag as then-President Kennedy ifornia on Election Day, Wood- walls and making HIS- rode by in the second-to-last ruff felt, among many feelings, TORY 365 days a yr! Con- motorcade of his lifetime. victorious. grats President Barack Steven Green/Lariat staff On the presidential itinerary He said that for him, it wasn’t Obama, this was my Patrons gather in the SBC Theatre in the Mayborn Museum Complex Tuesday to watch the inauguration of President for the following day was a stop an event 21 months in the mak- American Dream! Barack Obama. in Dallas. ing. Rather, it was a moment On Nov. 22, the man Wood- he dreamed of for 45 years. He “Loving the peaceful ruff had just seen was suddenly celebrated that night with other transition of democratic dead. And the flag Woodruff volunteers at the McLennan power.” Student, local organizations hold held became a mounted sym- County Democratic Party head- bol on the family wall, acting quarters. “Glad to be an Ameri- as a reminder of patriotism and “The room was probably 40 can... Obama owns.” watch parties for inauguration service during what Woodruff to 50 percent African-Ameri- described as the “turbulent” can, and I kept wondering what “So excited. gobama.” years that followed. these people, who had been dis- By Morgan Hoffman and Shauna being broken, but the American lights a turning point for the “As I read about (Kennedy) criminated against and grown “The end of the world Harris dream being attainable to each country. as I got older, I thought he was up in a different environment, as we know it.” Reporters and every citizen. “It definitely marks an a really inspirational person were thinking. I really won- “Obama is representing the important moment in history and a person who had called dered what they might be expe- “Haha …obama... Members of Baylor Demo- American dream: coming from for us and shows the progress the country to be a better coun- riencing,” Woodruff said. who said light skinned crats and the Association of nowhere to the highest point of our country has made and how try,” Woodruff said, adding that Ryan Young, a 2006 Baylor brotha’s out of style lol.” Black Students met with fellow power,” Matthew said. fast we’ve made change,” Wood- Obama’s election serves as a graduate, also was there that Baylor students 7 p.m. Tuesday Matthew also displayed an bridge said. completion to Kennedy’s leader- night. Young worked as the “Isn’t really happy to celebrate the inauguration of amount of conviction and sin- Dallas freshman Kristeena ship abilities. “We have another public relations manager in a about who is getting the President Barack Obama. cerity when addressing the day Ingram said she shared similar person calling us to be a better voluntary position for McLen- power, but is proud the Students from all areas of itself. sentiments, adding that racial people, calling us to a time of nan County for Obama. He, too, most powerful nation campus ventured to the Den of “I believe that this moment limitations in the United States service.” made the journey to Washing- on the planet peacefully the Bill Daniel Student Center to will always be remembered and have finally been overcome. Growing up in the late 1960s ton — but on a bike. transfers power from one watch a video of Obama being how proud we were of it,” Mat- “As an African-American and early 1970s, Woodruff After Young and his girl- person to the next.” sworn in as the 44th President thew said. woman, I thought it was impor- became interested in govern- friend received tickets from of the United States, as well as Though not all the students tant to see that the racial barri- ment and politics while follow- Chet Edwards, they decided to “Telling everyone to his inaugural address. knew each other, their shared ers had been broken and that it’s ing the Vietnam War and Rich- drive to Virginia and ride their chunk George W. the As Obama uttered the final beliefs and trust in Obama not so much of an issue,” Ingram ard Nixon’s resignation. bikes into Washington to avoid duece. Its time for some words of the inaugural swearing- brought them together to cel- said. “I was probably the only traffic on the metro system. change.... OBAMA!!! in, applause broke out through ebrate his achievement with fel- Whether students were kid who followed the Water- “I decided to come to the the room. low supporters. watching for the first, second gate hearings at age 13 and 14,” inauguration because of its David Matthew, a junior from Kala Woodbridge, a junior or third time, everyone in atten- Woodruff said. “It was because historic nature. I’ll always look Lampasas, said that Obama not from San Aberdeen, Calif., said dance seemed proud knowing I was concerned about what was b a c k on t h i s m om e n t a n d b e g l a d only represents racial barriers Obama’s inauguration high- that they were a part of history. happening in our country, and I I took five days off to be here,” thought we were being misled Young said. “And it’s remark- by some pretty unscrupulous able to hear Randy’s story about Students travel to Washington, D.C. for Obama people.” President Kennedy. It’s one of He maintained an interest the reasons he worked so hard in politics throughout college, on the campaign.” By Anita Pere in the U.S. House of Represen- ence, which offers tickets to the Inaugural Conference sent War- working on various campaigns. A week before Election Day, Editor in chief tatives. He also volunteered for inauguration and other events ren an invitation in conjunction After graduating from Baylor Woodruff and his wife booked President Barack Obama’s cam- in Washington, D.C. during the with his participation in the in 1982 with a major in anthro- flights to Washington for the Baylor students went to D.C. paign and met President Obama week of the inauguration Global Youth Lead- pology, Woodruff went on to third week of January. Wood- for the inauguration Tuesday. at a rally in February 2007 in to college students. At ership Conference work in the oil industry for 17 ruff says he knew it was a Dem- Here’s a look at their stories. Austin. the University Presiden- For more stories during summer 2007. years. ocratic year. “It’s a historic election, one of tial Inaugural Confer- about students Warren attended the Since the war started in Iraq, “I wanted to be here because Brad Bowles the biggest elections we’ve had ence reception Sunday, in D.C., please Black Tie Gala Ball Woodruff said he has kept in I think it’s a moment in histo- Robinson senior Brad Bowles in a long time,” Bowles said. Warren asked keynote see The Lariat Tuesday. tune with governmental affairs ry,” Woodruff said. “I think that received a ticket to the inaugu- General Colin Powell online Warren, a 20-year- by switching his reading lists there are presidencies that mark ration from Rep. Chet Edwards. Paul Warren what he would advise old who has not from fantasy to nonfiction, with important moments in our his- Bowles, a 21-year-old interna- Nashville freshman Paul President Obama to do declared a major, said dozens of books on foreign pol- tory, and this is probably the tional studies major, volunteered Warren was invited to the about the genocide in attending the inaugu- icy lined up on his office book- presidency of my adult lifetime for Edwards during his most inauguration by the University Darfur. ration seems “kind of shelf. that will represent that kind of recent two campaigns for a seat Presidential Inaugural Confer- The University Presidential surreal.” “I became extremely con- change.” Wednesday, January 21, 2009 News The Baylor Lariat 7 Presidential Inauguration 2009 Lariat on the Hill Excerpts from The Lariat’s blog:

A Dream Deferred ...

There is a book being published that is comprised of letters various women sent in giving their words of advice/encouragement for the nation’s next First Lady. I’ve been thinking about that today, and I decided to write my own letter to Michelle (though it obviously won’t be published). Here’s an excerpt: “When I look at you, a whole lifespan passes before my eyes. I see the hands of old slaves, bruised and cal- loused, stained with oppres- sion. I see their faces, hard lines carved out of determination around their eyes. I hear faint notes of the old Negro songs my grandmoth- er used to sing when I was a child. I hear the timeless words of Langston Hughes and Martin Luther King, Jr, of Maya Angelou and Fred- erick Douglass. I think of the first-generation college student, of the single mother struggling to raise 2 boys, I think of the young minority child who can now see someone who looks like them in the White House. I see gener- ations of strong women from Coretta Scott King to my own mother. When I look at you, I see me. I see everything I’ve always had the potential to become ... -Sommer Ingram

Wonders Never Cease ...

This morning, I went with Sommer to Senate Room 385 to pick up her press ticket to the inauguration tomorrow. Things looked grim. We beggars were told to wait against a wall. Someone dis- persing tickets approached me and asked who I represented. “The Baylor Lariat.” He retreated to the a table along the other wall and started rummaging through papers and assisting someone else. Several minutes passed. Had I been snuffed? I approached him at the table. My inner journalist practically salivated at the sight of a stack of tickets in his hand. “Sir, should I should just keep waiting over there, or are you looking into my request?” He started at me blankly and handed me a ticket. “Thanks!” Then I bolted out of there before he could change his mind. -Anita Pere

Still in Line as Inaugura- tion gears up ...

We’re standing literally shoulder to shoulder. If I were to faint right now, my body wouldn’t touch the ground. There’s lots of pushing and shoving. In fact, that’s the (Top) An onlooker, who requested he remain anonymous, sheds a single only option for movement. tear while President Barack Obama is being sworn into office Tuesday in I can’t put into words how Washington, D.C. many people there are. We all had to wind around Capitol (Above) A United States Military Soldier salutes the color guard as it passes him on the parade route Tuesday in Washington, D.C. Hill through a maze marked off by closed streets and gates. I’ve already seen two (Top Right) President Barack Obama waves to the crowd outside the Cana- people fall on their face. But dian Embassay Tuesday in Washington, D.C. Obama was accompanied by some were nice and stopped to help. I never thought I’d say this, but now I know how (Right) Several members of the Presidental escort march in Tuesday’s cattle feel ... Inaugural Parade in Washington, D.C. -Ashley Killough

Photos by Jordan Wilson/Round Up www.baylor.edu/lariat Alumnus performs in choir in D.C. for inauguration

By Ashley Corinne Killough Hayworth works in politics concert. At first, I was simply Have a Dream” speech by the performing. I sang for ever yone, came together wonderfully. Staff writer and legislative affairs in Wash- stunned. It is an utterly unique Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King I sang because singing is one ington D.C., and has previous and humbling experience to and a performance by Marian of the many blessings God has Have you watched a copy of WASHINGTON — While experience working for the be selected to perform for the Anderson on Easter Sunday, given me, and I sang because the concert, yet? What was it several Baylor students and mayor of Washington, D.C., president-elect, not to mention 1939. music can and does bring joy. like seeing yourself on HBO? alumni traveled to Washington Adrian Fenty, and as a lobby- the millions of people that saw to witness the 56th presidential ist for four and a half years. He it live and on TV. There were thousands in atten- What did you sing, and how I did not personally tape the inauguration, John-Paul Hay- graduated from Baylor with a dance and many more watch- long did you rehearse before performance, but a number of worth, a 2001 Baylor graduate, B.A. in History and Interna- Where exactly was the per- ing on television. What was the show? friends did and I am hoping to performed for President Barack tional Studies. formance held? this experience like for you? get a copy of the concert. On Obama and Vice President We were asked to sing “My Sunday evening, the GMCW Joe Biden at Sunday’s Lincoln When did you first hear that The performance was held on When the stage doors parted Country Tis of Thee” with Josh gathered to watch the show Memorial Concert. Hayworth you were going to sing for the the steps of the Lincoln Memo- and I was able to act ually see t he Groban and Heather Headley. together. sang with the Gay Men’s Cho- president-elect and vice presi- rial. The site was chosen in part crowd, I filled with pride, both We rehearsed for a few hours on The GMCW is a family of rus of Washington in a per- dent-elect, and what was your because of the president-elect’s for myself and for the GMCW, Wednesday evening and again great friends, we all support formance that featured Josh reaction when you found out? deep regard for President Lin- but also for all Americans. The for an hour and a half on Friday each other and lean on each Groban and Heather Headley. coln as well as the numerous concert was titled, “We Are afternoon with Josh and Heath- other. It is a great group to be The performance was broadcast We were told Jan. 12 that we historical events that have hap- One” — those three short words er at the Lincoln Memorial. It a part of, very much like my by HBO numerous times. would be performing at the pened there, including the “I really sum up the emotions of was very cold that day, but it all Baylor family. 8 The Baylor Lariat NEWS Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Massive crowds invade Capital for inauguration Wednesday, January 21, 2009 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Baylor Lariat 9 ‘Paul Blart: Mall Cop’ lacks sophistication of good comedy

By Jackie Hyland The suspense and action of few crushing moments includ- Contributor the movie kick in when actor ing, getting beat up in elevators, Keir O’Donnell, playing a faux stuck in a spray-tan booth, and If you want to walk away with security officer, Veck, takes over wedged in an air-duct in one of a light chuckle and perhaps a the mall on the infamous “Black the mall stores trying to evade small smile, go see “Paul Blart: Friday,” taking hostages. With the robbers and free the other Mall Cop.” his helpers, cleverly code-named hostages. as all the reindeer Audiences will MOVIEREVIEW of Santa’s sleigh, have that underdog Veck tries to ran- “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” rises-to-the-top, sack the money feel-good senti- Just the name “Paul Blart” can from all t he stores Starring: Kevin James, ment when we see give you a sense of what kind of in the mall. Keir O’Donnell Paul, the low-man humor is to follow — the worlds Paul Blart, on the totem pole, “witty”, “clever”, or “actually obliv ious to Director: Steve Carr overcome his inad- funny” don’t make the list. the chaos that equacy complex. “Mall Cop” combines slap- occurred when Rating: PG Blart even goes to st ick, juvenile humor w it h a bit of the mall was the extent dam- suspense and action. This union taken over, was Duration: 1 hour and aging his mall in produces 90 minutes of Segway occupied closing 31 minutes order to divert the action, Rock Band moves and down the video- bad guys, and then light-hearted laughs that at the game shop but View Trailer Online at finally be respected very least keep audiences mildly got caught up baylor.edu/lariat by the “real” cops at entertained. playing the pop- the scene. Paul Blart, played by Kevin ular video game You can count on James (“King of Queens”), is a “Rock Band.” entertainment and middle-aged, over-enthusiastic Courtesy of Sony Pictures Once he stops rocking and fig- a few chuckles with this one, but mall security officer at a mall Kevin James (King of Queens) stars as Paul Blart a in the new comedy “Paul Blart: Mall Cop.” Blart must save his mall ures out something strange has it’s the kind of humor you can in New Jersey. He takes his job from thieves who take it over on Black Friday. happened, he decides he can’t predict with a PG movie, better extremely seriously and lets it Segway his way out of the mall suited for families and young be known that his number one since his ex-wife left him once friend, and even go to the extent daily criticism of his weight and to safety because his crush, Amy, teens rather than the audience priority is the safety of shoppers she married him and got her to sign him up for “perfectmatch. his condition of hypoglycemia, a kiosk worker, played by Jayma member looking for something of the mall, while all the other green card. His daughter and com” in order to increase his which has impaired his oppor- Jays, is one of the hostages. Due original, witty and comical. officers could care less. mother, with whom he lives, love-finding chances. On top of tunities to rise in the ranks of a to Blart’s massive crush on Amy, His personal life is empty, constantly try to find him a girl- this loneliness, he struggles with police officer. he puts himself through quite a Grade: C+ Art Center Waco showcases work from Central Texas photographers

By Caley Carmichael photographs encompassed a very large allows him to better understand pure for the camera. Reporter geographical area,” said Baylor alum- color and focus, he said. “Who are we to decide the differ- nus Will Fisher. “It is my job to get everyone to see ence between professional and ama- Seven Waco residents are Some photographs are showcased as clear as they can,” said Dr. Moore. teur,” Arnold said. being celebrated for having the for enjoyment only, but selected photo- “I do optics all day long, whether in Aside from the color and culture power to hold the sun in one graphs are for sale, with prices ranging photography or optometry.” that the photography exhibit brings to place, to stunt growth, to give from $10 to $450. Waco, it is also “an initiative to bring life to the bloodless. These phe- “It seems that temporary exhibits awareness to Art Center Waco being nomenons do not involve magi- like this one are few and far between in “I think it is important downtown,” Arnold said. cal conjures, but the simple Waco,” Fisher said. “I think it is impor- to support local talent A volunteer at the exhibit said power of a camera. tant to support local talent when these A r nold pl a n s t o e ve nt u a l l y r a i s e e nou g h Their photographs are being events occur.” when these events occur.” money to relocate downtown and have showcased at a downtown Photographer and optometrist Dr. continuously changing art exhibits. exhibit, “Waco’s Amateur Pho- Spencer Moore perused the exhibit Will Fisher Baylor’s aspiring photographers can tography Exhibit,” sponsored Thursday with wide eyes and grin. ’07 Alumnus also be involved in future photography by Art Center Waco. Caley Carmichael/Reporter “I like to focus on God’s creation,” exhibits. The display consists of 15 to Optometrist Dr. Spencer Moore stands in front of his Moore said. “Nature is a beautiful “Baylor students can contact Art 20 color and black and white photography on display at the “Waco Amateur Pho- thing.” Along with Dr. Spencer Moore’s Center to get their work on display in photographs from each artist. tography Exhibit” Thursday. The exhibit is located at Moore said he characterizes most work, “Waco’s Amateur Photography our gallery,” said Arnold. “There is a wide range of 220 S. 4th St. in downtown Waco. of his own work as creation photog- Exhibit” displays the work of Hack The exhibit is located in the Ollie subjects that are covered in the raphy. Branch, Carol Crosthwait, Steve Dut- Mae Building at 220 S. 4th St. down- photographs,” Art Center Waco direc- vidual story, with themes that range After his first year in optometry ton, Charles Evans, Josie Cunningham town Waco. tor, Mark Arnold said. Images include from disaster and poverty to bliss and school, Dr. Moore said he realized that Roby and Dr. Farley Verner. Doors are open noon to 4 p.m. Mon- landscapes, profiles, patterns, religious beauty. the optics of the eye are the same as Arnold said these photographers days through Saturdays. imagery and culture shots. “Although they are local photog- optics for a camera. come f rom va r iou s c a reer back g rou nd s , The current exhibit ends Feb. 20. Each photograph tells an indi- raphers, I was impressed how their His in-depth knowledge of lenses yet their common thread is their love Admission is free. 10 The Baylor Lariat ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Wednesday, January 21, 2009 ‘Defiance’ tugs at heart strings

Billy Collins collection of men Contributor to fight along side a brigade of the Red Thank you, Edward Army. Zwick, director of the Un l i ke h i s film “Defiance,” for not brother, the moral casting Tom Cruise Tuvia refuses to again. Cruise may have behave like the done wonders for Zwick savage Germans in “The Last Samurai,” for the sake of but competing with healthy communi- “Defiance” by starring in ty. But, war is sav- the WWII epic “Valky- age no matter how rie,” during the current you spin it. When Holocaust film revolu- Tuvia’s following tion, wasn’t Cruise’s best captures a Nazi career choice. soldier, they waste no time beating MOVIEREVIEW him to death in the middle of camp, cursing and shout- “The Boy in Striped ing the names of Pajamas,” “Valkyrie” and their murdered “Defiance” are WWII brother and sis- stories that reveal Amer- ters. icans’ search for truth According to in cinema, along with director Edward Courtesy Photo entertainment. Zwick’s Zwick, the film was Baylor Alumna Erin McCarley debuted her album “Love, Save the Empty” Dec. 30. Since then her single “Pony” broke “Defiance” is the latest tight on money an iTunes record of most downloaded “Single of the Week.” addition to the war-epic, with cast and crew with a focus on unsung receiving less than heroes facing impossible Courtesy of Paramount Vantage 25 percent of their Baylor alumna’s debut album offers odds. From left: Liev Schreiber and Daniel Craig star as brothers normal salaries. T h e f i l m s t a r s t h e n e w - struggling to survive in the WWII-epic “Defiance.” Yet, the feature’s est Bond Daniel Craig quality was any- in a holocaust narrative obvious hero within the first five thing but low- catchy melodies, meaningful lyrics about three brothers forced to minutes of the film. Tuvia and budget. Zwick sacrificed little shepherd a flock of Jewish escap- Zus immediately begin discuss- for his action sequences and By Kelli Boesel esting and beautiful to me.” “Pitter-Pat.” ees in the Belarusian wilderness. ing revenge and survival, but balanced violence with comedic Entertainment Editor The best elements to McCa- “Pitter-Pat is one of my most Craig’s character, Tuvia Bielski, their plans are abandoned when romance. rley’s song writing are her special songs, or just one that is the eldest, and his brothers the brothers encounter scores of Each scene dominates its pre- Although Baylor alumna Erin melodies. The majority of the I hold really close,” she said. Zus and Asael are played by Liev helpless Jewish refugees seeking decessor in meaning and emo- McCarley can’t really distin- songs on the album are upbeat “Usually when I listen to that Schreiber safety in the tional appeal, leaving the audi- guish herself from the influx of and have great melodic hooks, song, halfway through, it makes (The Man- woods. ence wondering if the brothers women singer-songwriters that which are essential elements to me proud of the whole project.” c h u r i a n “Defiance” The Bielski will survive the Belarusian win- have dominated the pop market good pop songs. “Pitter-Pat” and “Gotta Fig- Candidate) brother entered ter and the Nazi bombing raids. in recent years, she is worth a A stand out track, melodi- ure This Out” also stand out and Jamie Starring: Daniel Craig, Liev the wilderness Defiance is also sprinkled listen. cally, is “Pony (It’s OK).” The from the album because in Bell (Jump- with little more with Jewish religious signifi- Once you stop compar- catchy lyrics and beat make it these tracks, McCarley slows er). Schreiber, Jamie Bell than a gun and cance. The refugees pray that ing McCarley to similar artists clear why the song was featured the pace down. By doing this, “Defi- the will to sur- God would remove his blessing like Colbie Caillat and Sara as iTunes “Single of the Week” she elevates the truth in the ance” begins Director: Edward Zwick vive, but they from them because the suffering Bareilles, she develops her own in early January. As “Single album and shows real talent as with Zus became, almost has become too great — a mes- sound. McCarley is lighthearted of the Week” “Pony (It’s OK)” a songwriter. and Asael Rating: R by chance, sage many of us aren’t accus- and carefree. Her melodies and went on to break the record of The one negative to the album entrenched overnight leg- tomed to hearing. lyrics will have you humming most downloaded “Single of is that, despite a few exception- in the woods Duration: 2 hours 16 minutes ends — God’s Zwick sought to inform rath- and singing along in no time. the Week” by almost 100,000 al tracks, the songs run together while Ger- final gift to the er than entertain. His message McCarley said while she was downloads. and aren’t really distinguishable man “Jew View the “Defiance” Trailer Jews. was loud and clear as he, once writing the songs for her debut McCarley said when she from each other. h u n t e r s ” at baylor.edu/lariat Much of the again, broke apart stereotypes of album “Love, Save the Empty” heard the news, so much was Overall, “Love, Save the obliterate film is predict- a famous historical minority. It she was writing from a personal going on that she hasn’t had the Empty” is a heartfelt, successful their village able. From the may never out-rank “Blood Dia- place. time to wrap her head around freshman album for McCarley. along with family and friends. onset, Tuvia and Zus’s missions mond” in my book, but Zwick “The record is really person- the achievement. The Bielski brothers are alone divide the Jewish camp into proved that no matter how we al and observatory too,” McCar- “It’s like ‘Yay! Celebrate!’ Grade: B+ from the beginning with few hopeful survivors and vengeful construct history, there are ley said. “It’s just like observing and then on to the next thing,” options for survival. zealots. Like any middle child, always stories to be told. people and the way they react, McCarley said. Just can’t get enough of Erin Enter Tuvia, the independent, Zus seeks independence from just the fragile and insecure McCarley said her personal McCarley? Check out a full Q & A strong elder who becomes the his older brother and leads a Grade: B+ parts of people. It’s just so inter- favorite track on the album is article online at baylor.edu/lariat. Wednesday, January 21, 2009 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Baylor Lariat 11 Obama travels ball to ball

By Lisa Tolin Associated Press

WASHINGTON — “At Last” may have been just what President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle were thinking Tuesday night as they glided through their first inaugural dance to the Etta James classic. The Obamas were the star attraction at the Neighborhood Ball, the first of 10 inaugural celebrations they planned to attend, going into the early hours of Wednesday. The celebrations marked the end of a long day of formal inaugural events and the two-year campaign that put them in the White House. The president pulled his wife close and they danced a slow, dignified two-step while, offstage, Beyonce sang. The president spun first lady Michelle Obama once in a half-turn. Obama cut loose in a faster groove a few minutes later, as Shakira, Mary J. Blige, Faith Hill and Associated Press Mariah Carey sang along with Stevie Wonder to his “Sign, Sealed, Delivered.” The song was played President Barack Obama walks down Pennsylvania Avenue with his wife Michelle Obama on their way to the White House Tuesday in Washington, D.C. at nearly all of Obama’s rallies throughout the campaign. “You could tell that’s a black president from the way he was moving,” comedian Jamie Foxx Michelle Obama sets fashion trends joked following the dance. By Samantha Critchell The gown will be donated to Klein but is considered relative- At the Obama Home States ball, the president Associated Press Associated Press the Smithsonian, according to ly avant-garde, are exactly the pulled the first lady much closer than he did on President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama tradition, the first lady's spokes- kinds of designer Obama gravi- their first dance. At one point, he wrapped both dance at the Youth Inaugural Ball at the Washington Hil- WASHINGTON — First lady woman said. tates toward. arms around her waist and locked his fingers ton in Tuesday in Washington, D.C. Michelle Obama celebrated her The fashion industry has "There is nothing that comes together at the small of her back. husband's inauguration Tues- anxiously looked to the elec- close to this moment," Toledo At the Commander in Chief Ball, Obama and and twirled in matching red dresses while the day night wearing a white chif- tion of President Obama for said, speaking in New York. "It's Vice President Joe Biden each saluted the nation’s grown-ups stood still, crowded around the stage fon, one-shoulder gown covered months, embracing his wife as not just my moment and hers, military men and women via satellite. Biden said waiting for Obama to appear. in fluffy appliques and beading an emblem and ambassador of but it's the world's...It's not only he wasn’t looking forward to his moment in the Sheryl Crow was greeted by a cheering crowd that will now become part of modern style, who wears clothes what she's wearing. It's what the spotlight — the dancing, that is. for her appropriate hit, “A Change Would Do You fashion history. from young designers as well as moment represents." “The thing that frightens me the most (is) I’m Good.” When hip-hop star Wyclef Jean asked the Designed by 26-year-old mainstream American retailers. That unusual shade of yel- going to have to stand in that circle and dance men at the Mid-Atlantic Ball to pull off their tux- Jason Wu, much loved in the Earlier in the day, Michelle low "really popped" on Michelle in a minute.” At that, he laughed and did a quick edo jackets and swing them in the air to show fashion world but otherwise Obama won applause from Obama's complexion, said fash- sign of the cross. their support for Barack Obama, thousands did. not well known, the gathered- style-watchers for the sparkling ion designer Kai Milla, wife of The Obamas were more enthusiastic, split- Jean played a raucous 30-minute set for the skirt gown was surprising for its yellow sheath dress with match- Stevie Wonder and an invited ting up to dance with Marine Sgt. Elidio Guillen 7,000 guests, starting with an ad-lib ode to reserve given Michelle Obama's ing coat by Cuban-born Ameri- guest to the swearing-in cer- of Madera, Calif. — who was shorter than dance Obama: “With a father from Africa, with the spirit love of jewel tones and sleek sil- can designer Isabel Toledo that emony. partner Michelle — and Army Sgt. Margaret H. of America, we voted for him. Obama’s the presi- houettes. Yet it was unconven- she wore to the swearing-in and The overall day-look was Herrera, who cried in the president’s arms. dent.” tional too, exposing her much- parade. largely a hit. Despite the formal attire and celebrity enter- At the Youth Ball, Kid Rock belted out songs as remarked-upon, well-toned The lemongrass-colored dress "She's off to an auspicious tainment, balls aren’t overly fancy affairs. Lines well-dresed 20-somethings mingled about. One arms. was applauded as a cheerful start," said Hamish Bowles, often are long to get in, go to the bathroom or of them walked up to a bartender, gave him a high The gown's slight train message of hope and a vote for Vogue magazine's European check your coat, and the food is heavy on veg- five and said, “Barack Obama is president!” swirled pleasingly and her shoul- the American fashion industry. editor-at-large who curated the etables with dip and cheese cubes. Though the mood was celebratory, the reality der-sweeping earrings picked In some light, the embellished Metropolitan Museum Costume Director Ron Howard said he sympathized that the country remains at war hung over the up the gown's sparkle as she and ensemble took on a pale green- Institute exhibit on Jackie Ken- with the long day Obama was having. festivities at the Commander in Chief ball and a President Barack Obama danced ish cast, coordinating nicely nedy in 2001. “I feel bad for him,” Howard said in an inter- separate Heroes Red White & Blue Ball. the evening's first dance at the with green gloves from J. Crew "Mrs. Obama's choice today view with The Associated Press at the Western “Please know that you are in our thoughts and Neighborhood Ball at Washing- and Jimmy Choo green patent was appropriate, dignified and Ball. “He’s had a long day and now he has to do prayers today, every day, forever,” Obama told ton's Convention Center. pumps. elegant, but it also had a con- seven dances. This has got to be the grueling part troops at the Commander in Chief ball. “Tonight, "First of all, how good-look- Wu, who has only shown a siderable element of fashion for the first family.” we celebrate. Tomorrow, the work begins. ... ing is my wife?" the president collection since 2006, and Tole- panache," he added. "She's find- At the Obama Home States ball, the dance floor Together, I am confident we will write the next asked a cheering crowd. do, who had a short stint at Anne ing great American talent." was dominated by two little girls who skipped great chapter in America’s story.” Check out the Lariat’s sports blog: Covering the Spread Baylor track and field sets new school records, SPORTS at www.baylor.edu/lariat Page 13 12 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2009 www.baylor.edu/lariat

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The Lariat sports On the road again... desk discusses both men’s and Men’s, women’s basketball women’s basket- begin week-long road trip ball, softball and baseball. By Brian Bateman rebounding in the Big 12, but Sports editor excels in offensive rebound- Go to www.baylor. ing (ranked No. 1 with 16 per Sitting at 2-1 in the Big 12 game) and rebound margin (No. edu/lariat and Conference, the Bears are in a 1 with a 5.3 advantage). Baylor is four-way tie for third place. second in offensive rebounding select sports pod- However, with an 8 p.m. game with 14.33 per game and No. 7 cast on the site against Kansas State University in the Big 12 in rebound margin in Manhattan, Kan., the Bears with one fewer than the opposi- map. face a minor hurdle before the tion. onslaught of No. 6 University of “When it comes to rebound- Oklahoma and No. 14 Univer- ing, we have to want to get those sity of Texas. rebounds,” Rogers said. “In the Scores “I think we’re glad they don’t long run they can hurt.” have (Michael) Beasley and That was the case against (Bill) Walker,” head coach Scott Texas A&M University, when Men’s Basketball Drew said. the Aggies controlled the boards Last year when the Wild- until the last few minutes of the BU 73, TTU 61 cats visited Waco, freshman game. Josh Lomers got the start for forward and sensation Beasley The Wildcats may cause more the Bears just like he did last dominated the interior against problems for the Bears with the year. LaceDarius Dunn led with Baylor, scoring a Big 12 record starting line-up. Kansas State 20 points. of 44 points. The other forward, runs a more traditional set of Walker, scored 31 in a losing two guards, two forwards and a @TAMU 84, BU 73 effort as the Bears withstood the center. That normally wouldn’t Mamadou Diene and Josh barrage with a 92-86 win. be a problem for a team, but Lomers picked up early fouls, This time, neither Walker nor Baylor has struggled with the eliminating an inside pres- Beasley will be on the court. play of centers Mamadou Diene ence. Tweety Carter led with 16 “They lost two big players and Josh Lomers. Neither found points. last year but they’re definitely their way to the floor against BU 98, OSU 92 (OT) going to come in and compete,” Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma State led by as Kevin Rogers,Baylor senior for- which was an admittedly small- many as 17 points in the first ward, said. “They’re definitely er line-up. half and had a lead with less than (going to) come in and play their “The great thing is the versa- five seconds remaining. Curtis A-game.” tility and depth we have on our Jerrells led with 31 points. Kansas State limps into the team,” Drew said. “It’s a challenge game without a conference win, from a coaching standpoint, but Women’s Basketball but according to Baylor head the great thing is you have the coach Scott Drew, it has the abil- versatility--you’re always able to ity to pull out a win. adjust for foul trouble, matchups No. 5 BU 63, @CU 50 “They’re more traditional; and style of play. Foul trouble limited Danielle they like to play more (big men),” “I think all year long we’ll Wilson from playing all 40 min- he said. “It seems like coach have different people step up. In utes, but she still led the Lady Martin’s trademark is rebound- the first game it was Fred (Ellis) Bears with 16 points. ing. This team is no exception.” and Josh (Lomers) against Texas Shanna Taylor/ Lariat Staff Kansas State ranks in the No. 5 BU 68, No. 20 ISU 57 Baylor forward Kevin Rogers (23) fights for a rebound against Oklahoma State guard Obi Muonelo during the Bears’ middle of the pack in total Please see Men’s, page 15 The Cyclone’s 18.2 percent 98-92 overtime win Saturday at the Ferrell Center. Both basketball squads begin a week-long road stand this tonight. shooting performance in the first half kept them from coming back against the Lady Bears. Basketball schedules Danielle Wilson led scorers with Women looking toward 4-0 18 points. Kim Mulkey said that, win or and Oklahoma as the three Men Women No. 5 BU 75, No. 22 OSU 57 By Joe Holloway lose, her team’s rating percent- teams with the hardest road Andrea Riley scored 33 Sports writer age index is likely to go up. environments. points in a losing effort against “You know in the Big 12 “It’s always tough to play any- @ Kansas State @ Texas A&M the Lady Bears. Melissa Jones The No. 5 Baylor Lady Bears you’re going to play 10 to 12 where on the road in the Big 12,” led Baylor with 18 points. will put their nine-game win- times against teams that could she said. “You have people sway- Tonight, 8 p.m. Tonight, 7 p.m. ning streak on the line at 7 p.m. be ranked in the top 25,” she ing, and moving and screaming. Bramlage Coliseum, Reed Arena, tonight when they travel to Col- said. “It wears you out but it They just make it hard.” Manhattan, Kan. College Station lege Station to take on No. 9 makes you better, too. You’ve got Leading the Texas A&M Sports briefs Texas A&M University. to bring it every night.” charge against Baylor will be The game looks to provide But unlike the Stanford vic- senior guard Takia Starks, who @ Oklahoma @ Texas Tech one of the greatest challenges tory, the A&M contest will take leads the Aggies in scoring aver- Baseball ranked No. 8 in for the Lady Bears squad, as the place on the road. It’s the first age with 15.2 points per game, Saturday, 3 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Baseball America poll Aggies are the first top-10 team away game against a ranked and senior forward Danielle Lloyd Noble Center United Spirit Arena Baseball America, a magazine they’ve played since upsetting opponent for the Lady Bears. Norman, Okla. Lubbock for professional and collegiate then-No. 2 Stanford back in Senior guard Jhasmin Player Please see Women’s, page 15 baseball, has released its pre- November. Baylor head coach listed Texas A&M, Texas Tech, season ranking, and the Bears are logged at No. 8. Other polls list the Bears as low as No. 18, but no coaches vote Behind the scenes: videographer helping Briles win in a poll until the ESPN poll comes out later this month. By Nick Dean “I had a small stint will the practices, Bolding’s team cov- Bolding has been in the become an IT person,” Bolding Texas A&M University comes Sports writer XFL, too,” Bolding said. The ers home games for men’s and industry long enough to see said. “I used to be an old film in at No. 1, while Louisiana Collegiate Sports Video Asso- women’s basketball, volleyball State University claims No. For the past eight years, ciation named Bolding the and the other Baylor sports. 2. The University of Texas is Michael Bolding has come into National Video Coordinator of Bolding is glad to be a part ranked No. 4, Rice University work with a smile on his face. the Year in 2000. of the Baylor athletic depart- comes in at No. 7, the Univer- sity of Missouri is No. 10, the Having a dream job is usually “I have always loved playing ment. University of Oklahoma is No. the main theme of a daydream, sports and watching sports,” he “To coaches, film is almost 16 and the University of Arkan- but for Bolding, that is an said. “My wife doesn’t under- second hand, they have to have sas is No. 22. everyday reality. stand how I can work all day it to help the players out,” he “It’s a dream job,” Bolding long, come home and watch said. “They have always tried said. “I get to work with sports more sports.” to keep up with the bigger Miller, Volz on watch list all day.” Bolding has a crew that schools.” Aaron Miller, a junior outfield Bolding is also known enables his department to pro- The Baylor Athletic film and left-handed pitcher, along around his office as “Jumbo.” vide efficient and effective tap- department is making with Kendal Volz, a junior right- “An old equipment manag- ings of all practices. improvements on what seems handed pitcher, were named er, nicknamed ‘Beefy’, told me “Our job is the eye in the to be a daily timetable. A recent to the Brooks Wallace Award I was in need of a nickname, so sky,” Bolding said. “We shoot upgrade in software is bringing watch list. he called me Jumbo,” Bolding what the coaches can’t really the athletic editing department The award has honored the said. “It just stuck ever since.” see on the field level.” to the brink of athletic filming best college baseball player As athletic video coordi- The athletic video depart- technology. Thunder, made by for the past six years. nator, Bolding is in charge of ment consists of 10 students XOS Technologies, was recent- Miller hit 12 home runs last having practice film edited and and one part time assistant. ly released after a two-year beta year and led the Bears in ready for Baylor coaches. This Many of the students are able testing period. home runs, doubles, slugging percentage and walks. film will be used to build strat- to receive internship credit or “There aren’t even NFL Volz had a 3-6 record with a egy and improve upon player’s are able to get wages through teams with this technology,” skills. the Federal Work-Study pro- Bolding said. 4.20 ERA last season. He was Stephen Green/ Lariat Staff “Most of the footage is ready gram. The new technology that also a closer on Team USA with Michael Bolding, football video coordinator for the Baylor Bears, takes film a 0.00 ERA and eight saves. for the coaches almost imme- “The software still requires the athletic department pur- diately when they come off the input and people,” Bolding chased from XOS Technolo- from Baylor’s practices and converts it into a teaching tool for the coaches. To submit a bear brief, e-mail practice field,” Bolding said. said. gies includes PlayAction simu- [email protected]. Before his time at Baylor, Without the production lator. This software combines a many changes and develop- guy. It’s hard to explain how Bolding spent 13 years at of Bolding’s staff, the Bears coach’s playbook with virtual ments come and go. far my job has come.” Southern Methodist University would have a much tougher players that run the various “When I worked for Educa- Throughout all the changes, CONTACT US editing and creating practice time improving upon past mis- plays. tion Enterprises, it was all on 16 one aspect has remained the Editor 710-4099 film for coaches and players. takes. “The players will be able to mm film,” Bolding said. Now, same — Bolding’s love for his Newsroom 710-1712 He spent some time at “There would be a lot of carry it home and use it,” Bold- the technological advances of job. Sports 710-6357 Educational Enterprises, things the coaches couldn’t be ing said. “It will be more like the 21st century have altered “If I won the lottery tomor- Entertainment 710-7228 a company that filmed high able to tell without the foot- playing a football game and the way Bolding views his job row I would still want to do Advertising 710-3407 school football teams across age,” Bolding said. learning, instead of just watch- description. this job,” said Bolding. “I love the state. Along with the football ing practice film.” “Technology has made me my job that much.” Wednesday, January 21, 2009 SPORTS The Baylor Lariat 13 Player battled with wounded knee pain. It was more discomfort and saw me hurt it was hard for them to recovery that included a Feb. By Joe Holloway it was something I wasn’t used to keep me up because they were 27 surgery to repair her injured Sports writer to,” she said. “Me and the trainer all crying like they all tore their knee. had an argument right there on ACL. “The surgery was probably the When she’s not on the court the floor because I thought it was “They’re crying, I’m crying, worst thing that’s ever happened wearing a look of intense focus, my groin and he said it was a my coach Mulkey’s trying to tell us to me. It was my first surgery and Lady Bears senior guard Jhasmin knee. It just tingled everywhere.” all to shut up because we have I was miserable,” she said. “I had Player is almost always wearing a Specifically, it was ACL. It was to move on. They’re great. It was a great doctor and the hospital smile. In every press conference, torn, and it was the end of Play- just good to have them around was great. Everyone treated me in every interview, before prac- er’s junior season. and work with me and see it all incredibly well. The thought of it tice, after games, it’s very seldom “I hadn’t been injured since I’d pay off.” being an ACL reconstruction just a grin doesn’t stretch across her been at the university and, when I It was an emotional game, and threw me.” face. did it, I did it really big,” she said. head coach Kim Mulkey said that Player had her surgery on a With the Lady Bears ranked “The plane ride home was tough. those emotions were for Player. Wednesday and, after spending No. 5 in the nation, being the Getting it through my head that it “We were happy that we won, the night at the hospital, was back proud owners of a 15-1 overall was really torn was tough.” but those tears were from Jhas- at Baylor only two days later. record that includes an 81-65 Player wasn’t the only one min being hurt,” she said. “These “Friday morning I was back upset of then-No. 2 ranked Stan- having trouble coming to terms kids love each other and very sel- in Waco doing rehab,” she said. ford in November and after going with the severity of her injury. At dom do you get to coach players “That was the first day. They took 3-0 to start play in the Big 12, it’s the time, her teammates seemed that truly care about the welfare the bandages off and I saw the no wonder she looks so happy. almost as distraught as she was. of another. Jhasmin is one of our stitches, the swelling and the With that smile being such a con- “You never want to see one captains; no one out-works Jhas- blood and I couldn’t take it. I’m stant fixture on a face that has of your teammates go down like min Player. We just wanted to hug crying, my mom’s crying. After become almost synonymous with that,” then-junior forward Rachel her and love on her and say all that day I had to tell myself that much of Baylor’s success this Allison said after the Kansas State the good things that you can.” this is day one and I’ve got six year, one would generally think game. “The sounds that she made But however painful and emo- months ahead of me so let me that Player would find something really hurt our hearts.” tional it was for Player and her get my mind right because I can’t Stephen Green/ Lariat Staff to smile about in almost any situ- Allison said that she went teammates during and after the come in here and cry every single Jhasmin Player (15) runs down the court during the the Lady Bears basketball ation. over to Player and told her that game at Kansas State, it was only day.” game against Iowa State Wednesday at the Ferrell Center. So it’s then hard to picture the rest of the Lady Bears would the beginning. She missed the Over those next six months Player on Feb. 2 of last year, nine win the game for her, which they final 11 games of the Lady Bears’ Player got support from a number thing happens for a reason.” like I’m not the first and I’m not minutes into an away game at did, fighting through tears to a 07-08 campaign, and wouldn’t of sources. She said she couldn’t Maybe now, finished with the last, but I will be someone Kansas State University. After 63-49 victory. step onto the floor in a game have done it without help from rehab and back on the court put- that when the next person does scoring on a fast break, she went “My teammates, I love them situation until the team’s 08-09 teammates, coaches, and trainers. ting up 9.3 points, 5.3 rebound it and they need advice, if they down hard, injuring her left to death but they didn’t help at home opener against the Hous- But one person that was there all and 2.8 assists per game in her need to talk about it, because I’ve knee. all,” Player said, smiling. “This is ton Jaguars on Nov. 3: a full nine along the way was her mother. final season, Player has found been there, then I can share my No one was smiling. the best team I’ve ever been on. months after she injured herself “My mom was out here any- that reason. experience with them.” “Initially, when I did it and I When I’m hurt, they hurt. When on Feb. 2. time,” she said. “She was always “I think I’m a far, far tougher That’s something everyone on hit the ground, it wasn’t really they hurt, I hurt. So when they In between was a long road in my ear telling me that every- player,” she said. “I just look at it the Lady Bears can smile about. Gordon, Townsend set BU records at Wes Kittley Invitational

By Julie Sessions Christmas break … but we event, sprinted to a record- versity of Texas at Arlington Reporter stayed healthy and had no seri- breaking time of 23.48 to fin- transfer senior Jodi Hulett fin- ous injuries. That was the main ish first in the women’s 200. ished first in the women’s mile The Bears’ track and field goal.” “I feel like we had a good with a time of 5:06.8. teams kicked off its 2009 Gordon, who recently trans- opening, and I’m glad I have The women also took first season with a great start this ferred from South Plains Junior the (200) record,” she said. place in the 4x400-meter relay, weekend in Lubbock, claiming College in Levelland, recorded “I (later) want to break the with a time of 3:41.10. an impressive total of 10 event a mark of 15.13 meters to break 60-meter record.” The men’s te a m covered s ub - victories at the Wes Kittley the Baylor school record for the “Townsend was a star com- stantial ground as well, with Invitational in Lubbock. triple jump. ing out of high school … and redshirted freshman Whitney Junior Thaddeus Gor- “I just try to go out there she’s off to a great start,” Har- Prevost clocking in a NCAA don and sophomore Tiffany and get a foundation laid … just bour said. “(We’re) looking for provisional time of 21.20 in Townsend set two new Baylor jump, really,” he said. “I am not more great things coming up the 200-meter and 6.24 in records, setting the tone for really trying to break a record, from her.” the 55-meter race. And in the what looks to be a very exciting I just make sure I finish strong In addition to Townsend 4x400-meter relay, the Bears upcoming season for both the and at least in the top three.” and Gordon, several other finished first in an impressive men’s and women’s teams. “(Gordon’s) best event right members of the Bears track time of 3:11.06 with the help of “This was a really solid now is the triple jump,” Har- and field teams took home Marcus Boyd, J.T. Scheuerman, opener for us, and we got a bour said. “To break a school honors this past weekend. James Gilreath and Quentin lot accomplished,” head coach record right now at his first try, Senior Katrina Davis finished Iglehart-Summers. Jacky Reyes/ Lariat Staff Todd Harbour said. “You never that’s not bad.” second for the Lady Bears in Next weekend the Bears Missouri sophomore Brittany Bruce practices her sprint time Wednesday. Two know what to expect when Townsend, a 2008 outdoor the 400-meter race with a time travel to Fayetteville, Ark., for Baylor runners set school records Saturday in Lubbock. you turn (the team) loose after All-American in the 200-meter of 55.63, while recent the Uni- the Razorback Invitational. 14 The Baylor Lariat SPORTS Wednesday, January 21, 2009 Softball February schedule Men’s tennis ranked No. 7 Feb. 6-8 at Florida By Ben Powell Lukacs, a junior from Eger, Hun- “The guys are going to feed prepping Reporter gary, said. off the energy. If you’re a visiting Feb. 13 vs. Northwestern State Rux, a sophomore, is the guy, the noise is going to shake Scheduled to play many of highest nationally ranked player you,” coach Knoll said. the best teams in the country , on the team at a career-high No. This will be the team’s first for 2009 vs. New Mexico Baylor men’s tennis will put its 13 by the ITA in singles after year without three-time All- No. 7 ranking to the test. winning nine of 12 matches this American By Megan Duron Head coach Matt Knoll and past fall. Lukacs, an ITA All- Lars Poer- Reporter Feb. 14 vs. UTSA the Bears are currently sched- American, is No. 21 followed by schke. New vs. Mississippi uled to play 21 dual matches. junior Atilla Bucko who jumped faces that With its first game sched- Twenty of those matches are from preseason ranking No. 100 will be in uled for Feb. 6 against the what vs. Stephen F. Austin against ranked opponents, seven to No. 40. Junior Dominik Muel- the Bears is likely to be No. 1 University of which are listed in the Inter- ler is ranked No. 72. l i n e - u p of Florida, the Baylor softball Feb. 18 at Houston collegiate Tennis Association The team will temporarily are fresh- team is hoping to put last year’s (ITA) Top 10. Baylor will face be without the service of senior men Julian disappointing season behind at Houston powerhouse teams such as the David Galic who is recovering Bley, Marc itself and start this season off Universities of Ohio State (No. from a shoulder injury. Bruche on the right foot. Feb. 20-22 vs. Sam Houston State 1), Texas (No. 2), UCLA (No. 4), The Bears will play most and Maros After a phenomenal 2007 Virginia (No. 5) tradition-rich matches in Waco, including an H o r n y , Rux season in which the Lady Bears Stanford (No. 12) and Pepper- eight-game stretch in March. a trans- placed fifth in the College Soft- Feb. 24 vs. Oklahoma Christian dine (No. 14) . After playing on the road for fer from ball World Series, the results of “You could argue it’s more most of the fall season, coach Comenius University. the 2008 season weren’t quite than we need,” coach Knoll said, Knoll and the team are ready “They’re good players and as the team would’ve hoped. vs. Oklahoma Christian “I decided early in my career to play in front of a loud home they will have to grow a lot by Beginning the 2008 season never to have an under-sched- crowd. the end of the season,” Knoll ranked No. 8 in the country, uled team.” “I love it. The fans are a defi- said. the Lady Bears were more than Feb. 27 vs. Louisiana-Monroe Many fans may remember it nite advan- The Bears’ first dual match of discouraged when they didn’t was Virginia, then No. 1, which t a g e , ” the season will be Jan. 22 at No. make it to the Big 12 Tourna- eliminated the Bears in the quar- Bucko said. 43 Southern Methodist Univer- ment. vs. Rutgers terfinals of last season’s NCAA S o m e sity, followed by a match at No. When asked about the previ- Tournament in Tulsa, Okla. This students 10 University of Florida on Jan. ous season, Lady Bears’ Head Feb. 28 vs. Louisiana Tech year Virginia will be without for- h a v e 25. Baylor’s first home match is a Coach Glenn Moore said, “We’ve mer No. 1 player Somdev Dev- turned the National Indoor Qualifier versus used it for a motivational tool, vs. Rutgers varman. tradition- No. 30 University of Utah and but if you don’t learn something T h e B e a r s ’ l i n e u p f r o m l a s t s e a - ally quiet either Georgia Tech University from it, it really was a loss.” girls who started last year are things.” son remains virtually unchanged fan atmo- or No. 31 San Diego State Uni- After a two-hour scrimmage back. I think hopefully a year Reagan emphasized going with the return of five letter s p h e r e versity. to reconnect with teammates of experience, especially the back to the basics, the way they winners in David Galic, Denes associated Last spring, Baylor finished and review fundamentals, experience we had last year, we did in their 2007 season. Lukacs, Attila Bucko, Dominik with the Knoll first in the Big 12 Conference senior infielder Alex Colyer was learned our lessons and we’re “I just want to take each Mueller and Jordan Rux. sport into with a 15-2 record at home. able to reassess the team as it ready to come out and play.” pitch, you know each inning, “I think we are good enough something “Some people are scared to enters the 2009 season. Senior infielder Brette Rea- as it is.” (this season). If we play our best that more resembles an English come here, and we want to keep “We had a great freshman gan is prepared to face Florida Coach Moore looks at the tennis we can beat anybody,” Premier League soccer match. it that way,” Knoll said. class come in, but we also had for game one of the 2009 sea- upcoming season in a positive a great freshman class from last son. light. year come back as sophomores,” “Now we just focus on play- “I think we’re going to be she said. “I think we have a ing and doing what we know better having gone through CLASSIFIED CALL TODAY (254) 710-3407 solid team, I think we have a how to do and put it in play; the fire of a 2008 season, yeah young team. Even though we you know, run the bases and we’re going to use that to hope- HOUSING tenants. Call Chip @ 254-379- EMPLOYMENT have five seniors, most of the just be smart, and do the little fully help us in 2009.” 0284 Large one bedroom. 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BCS doesn’t budge Women’s from page 12 By Iliana Limon 60 Minutes in November. “We Gant, who puts up 14.7 points opponents to under 60 points in McClatchy Newspapers should be creating a playoff sys- and 7.2 rebounds per game. their past four outings. tem.” “You can’t ignore Gant and “If you can hold your oppo- ORLANDO, Fla. — Supporters After Florida won the BCS Starks,” Mulkey said. “The other nents in of a playoff for major-college foot- championship game and was players, because of their inex- the league ball believe they have a strong declared the national champion perience and youth are going i n t h e advocate in new President Barack despite Utah’s 13-0 record and to take a while to catch up with 50’s, you’re Obama. a 31-17 win over Alabama in the players who have been there a d o i n g But will the inauguration Sugar Bowl, Obama continued to while. something. Tuesday of a man who won the question the system. “Those two guys are where If you do presidency on a platform of Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, has you better start.” that you’re change lead to a shake-up of col- drafted a bill that seeks to pro- Coming off a 71-59 loss at going to lege football’s postseason? hibit the promotion, marketing Oklahoma on Sunday night, the give your- The Bowl Championship or advertising of any national Aggies will no doubt be look- sel f a n Series was formed in 1998 to championship game that isn’t ing to rebound and play a tough opportuni- crown a definitive national cham- part of a playoff system. Rep. physical game on their home ty to win,” Wilson pion. It relies on a combination of Neil Abercrombie, D-Hawaii, court against the Lady Bears. M u l k e y polls and computer rankings to has sponsored a measure that said. “Our determine which teams play in would declare the BCS an illegal kids are playing hard on the the BCS national-championship restraint of trade. Rep. Aldolphus “It’s going to be a defen- defensive end. They’re buying game and help set the lineups Towers, D-N.Y., the new chair- sive battle (against into it. They’re seeing the ben- for the most prestigious bowl man of the House Oversight and efits of it.” games. Government Reform Committee, A&M).” Since Texas A&M head coach The formula has been tweaked told USA Today that he plans a Gary Blair has taken the reigns, over the years, but changes have hearing on how to get the BCS to Kim Mulkey the Aggies are 3-5 against the done little to quell discontent. use a playoff system. head coach Lady Bears. In that time, many This year, undefeated Utah and Experts say a playoff is unlike- of the Baylor seniors have had one-loss USC and Texas all com- ly. Tulane President Scott Cowen, several opportunities to play plained after they were left out of who successfully lobbied Con- “They’re going to do whatever against his teams. the national-title game. gress to gain more BCS access for they’re allowed to do so hopeful- “We pretty much know what Obama has voiced his support schools like his, doesn’t expect ly the game will be called early,” each of them are going to do,” for a playoff at least four times. change to come to college foot- Mulkey said. “It’s going to be a senior guard Jessica Morrow “If you’ve got a bunch of teams ball even from Washington. defensive battle. The team that said. “There are no secrets. We who play throughout the season, “Even though there is a cry plays the best defense is going know how hard they’re going to and many of them have one loss for a playoff, I think it’s unlikely to win the game.” play, especially after the loss to or two losses, there’s no clear we will see it in any reasonable That’s good news for the Oklahoma, so we have to bring decisive winner,” Obama said on period of time,” he said. Lady Bears, who have held their it on the road.”

Men’s basketball from page 12 Stephen Green/ Lariat Staff Baylor center Danielle Wilson (11) shoots in heavy traffic against Oklahoma Tech and then against OSU it A&M’s inside game. However, State Saturday at the Ferrell Center. was Quincy (Acy).” that could change this week. Part of Drew’s decision of “As a whole, we’re pleased (AVEYOUR'ARAGE3ALEAT who will get playing time comes with our numbers,” Drew said. from how each player treats his “Our schedule has been tough- defensive priorities, he said. er than last year in the non- 53&"463&$*5: Over the past few games, the conference. At Texas A&M, for &LEA-ARKET Bears have struggled on defense. instance, we didn’t shoot the ball Ranked No. 2 in points per game, very well but we were still in the X#OVERED3PACEWITH the Bears are near the bottom game because of our defense.” FT#LOTHES,INE 4WOX4ABLES of opponent’s points per game, “Is it better? Yes. Is it where A$AY thanks in small part to an over- we want it to be? No, but we’re 4ABLESA$AY time shootout with Oklahoma working on it every day in prac- State and no answer for Texas tice.” #ALL4ODAY&OR2ESERVATIONS AM PM %VERY3AT3UN ,A3ALLE!VE

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