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ROUNDING UP CAMPUS NEWS SINCE 1900 The Baylor Lariat Thursday, march 22, 2007 Baylor student arrested with Soulforce Group members say ing all individuals arrested were dicial and Legal Affairs Depart- overnight. members of Soulforce, Police ment because of his arrest. “It’s usually only if you’re time at Baylor was Chief Jim Doak confirmed that Florida State University ju- booked after 6 p.m. when you productive experience one of the six people arrested nior Kyle DeVries, a Soulforce need to stay the night,” Scott Tuesday was a Baylor student. member who was not arrested, said. “In my experience, judges By Claire St. Amant “We didn’t know that until said the group was moved by usually stay later than 2 p.m.” and Melissa Limmer late in the game,” Doak said. Morrison’s actions. A jail spokesperson declined Staff writers Morrison didn’t reveal he “We were inspired that he to comment on Wednesday on was a Baylor student until he had the courage to stand up for the situation. Six gay rights advocates ar- was processed at the jail, Doak what he believed and get arrest- While members of Soulforce rested on campus Tuesday af- said. ed,” DeVries said. said the bail was “excessive,” ternoon were released from Even though Morrison is a DeVries said part of the Gary Hutyra of Chapman Bail McLennan County Jail around Baylor student, Doak said his group’s focus was to involve Bonds, which posted bail for the 4 p.m. Wednesday on $11,000 charge would remain criminal the campus community in their group, said the amount was nor- in bonds. trespassing. mission. mal. The bond was set by Justice Five members of Soulforce “For us to show favoritism to Azusa Pacific University se- of the Peace Fernando Villar- Equality Ride were each held a student wouldn’t fly very well,” nior Amy Scott, also a group real, Hutyra said. in lieu of $2,000 bail, and Ar- he said. member who was not arrested, “It’s not high,” Hutyra said. Melea Burke/Lariat staff gyle sophomore Sean Morrison Doak met with Morrison said she was confused why the “That’s just Waco.” was held in lieu of $1,000 bail. late Wednesday afternoon and judge was not available Tuesday He said Morrison’s bond was Soulforce riders (from left) Stephen Krebs, Vincent Pancucci, Dean Genth, All were charged with criminal called the experience “positive.” afternoon to set the bail, which lower because he is a resident Amy Scott and Casey Chandler-Alexander hold a banner and wait outside the trespassing. Doak said Morrison’s case caused the group members, ar- McLennan County Jail on Wednesday for their group member’s release. Despite earlier reports claim- will also be sent to Baylor’s Ju- rested around 2 p.m., to be held Please see JAIL, page 6 Nobel chemistry winner to speak
By Ida Jamshidi Reporter
This year’s annual Gooch-Stephens lecture series will feature Sir Harold W. Kroto, the 1996 Nobel Prize winner for chemistry. Kroto, a chemistry and biochemistry professor at Florida State University, will speak at 8 p.m. today and 4 p.m. Friday in B110 Baylor Sciences Building. Today’s lecture is titled “Science, Society and Sustainability,” and Kroto will speak on “Architec- ture in NanoSpace” on Friday. Dr. Kevin Pinney, professor of chemistry and biochemistry, will give the opening remarks for Kroto’s speech today. He also will make the award presentation after Friday’s lecture. Kroto’s two lectures will not only differ in con- tent, but they also will be directed toward differ- Melea Burke/Lariat staff ent audiences. “The lecture (today) is designed for a more gen- eral audience,” Pinney said. “Typically the lecture on Friday afternoon is more technical.” Fundraiser releases frustration Dr. Alton Hassell, senior lecturer in the Students look on as Micah Gray, a San Antonio freshman, takes a swing at a car Wednesday at Alpha Tau Omega’s hit-a-car fundraiser on Fountain Mall. Students paid to hit the car, which was painted with symbols from rival Texas universities. Please see NOBEL, page 6
Waco Compos- ites, Ltd., on the 400 block of Keep Waco Green shifts focus Texas Central Highway, has become the Company says emissions flap on March 14, community members, in- When Waco Composites president latest target cluding associate professor of journal- Wayne Hampton received a copy of one for Keep Waco a big ‘misunderstanding’ ism Robert Darden, began making calls of the e-mails on Sunday night, he was Green’s efforts and sending e-mails. surprised. to keep the local By Kate Boswell Darden sent a request to the Texas “I was kind of chuckling,” he said. “I environment Staff writer Commission on Environmental equality said, ‘Oh my gosh, this is all a big misun- clean. asking for a contested hearing. derstanding.’” A few weeks after proclaiming victory “You have 30 days from the publica- Hampton said the e-mail said Waco over TXU Energy, Keep Waco Green and tion date (of the notice) to appeal to the Composites, which manufactures bullet- local residents concerned about air qual- TCEQ,” he said. “Thirty days to say, in resistant fiberglass, was a large corpora- ity found a new cause: Waco Compos- very specific form, that I would like a tion building a new plant. But Hampton ites, Ltd. contested hearing on this and why. In said his business is small and family- After Waco Composites’ application my case that thing is less than a quar- owned and that there are no plans to Melea Burke/ for an environmental permit appeared ter mile from my house, and that kind of Lariat staff in the Waco Tribune-Herald’s legal notices pollution gives me massive migraines.” Please see TOXIC, page 6 Perry’s border proposal making way through Legislature
By Elizabeth White 1,200-mile border from drug An El Paso Times analysis Action on immigration and a bill with the appropriation at- Texas needs to exhaust all mea- The Associated Press smugglers and human traffick- found that Perry’s border pro- border security has been over- tached. sures to protect our border.” ers, said Perry spokeswoman grams in general decreased shadowed during the 2007 leg- “This is just a continuation The money would fund 300 AUSTIN — Gov. Rick Perry’s Katherine Cesinger. crime an average of 8 percent islative session by debate over or acceleration of that whole new commissioned officers, 51 $100 million proposal to pay Cesinger said the money is in border counties during their Perry’s proposed anti-cervical project,” Swinford said. “I think new Department of Public Safe- for border security efforts gen- important in light of the success first year of operation and that cancer vaccine mandate and the it will be just a commonsense ty troopers, nine new DPS pilots erated a lot of buzz when the of past border security opera- violent crimes dropped an aver- scandal involving alleged sexual bill.” and 15 game wardens. It would Legislature convened in January tions, specifically Operation Rio age of 14.7 percent. But it also abuse of inmates in Texas Youth Both Swinford and Perry’s also fund four helicopters as but has so far been pushed out Grande, which was launched in found that crime increased in Commission facilities. offices said the state is being well as surge operations, intel- of the limelight. February 2006. four of 16 border counties a year But last week $102 million forced to step up in place of the ligence centers and technology Still, Perry’s request is mov- Perry’s office has said the op- after Perry’s operations began was written into the House bud- federal government. such as virtual neighborhood ing forward. eration reduced all crime by an in September 2005, including get bill, which was passed out of “We certainly would benefit watch, which involves people The money would provide average of 60 percent in certain a 38 percent increase in overall committee on Wednesday. from more funding from the fed- watching live video from border more officers, vehicles and border areas during five target- crime in Webb County, which Earlier this month Rep. Da- eral government,” Cesinger said. cameras online and reporting equipment to help secure the ed operations. includes Laredo. vid Swinford, R-Amarillo, filed “In the meantime, the state of suspicious activity.
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Editorial Opinion policy The Baylor Lariat welcomes reader viewpoints through let- Mulkey ters to the editor and guest columns. Opinions expressed in the Lariat aren’t necessarily those of Baylor administration, makes the Baylor Board of Regents or the Student Publications Board. BU great Letters to the editor should include the writer’s name, major, graduation year, phone Some people are just born winners. number and student identifica- They accept nothing except the best tion number. Letters that focus from themselves and have the desire on an issue affecting students and ability to will others to victory in or faculty may be considered nearly any situation. for a guest column at the edi- Baylor Women’s Basketball head tor’s discretion. Coach Kim Mulkey is one of those All submissions become the people. property of The Baylor Lariat. She’s simply the best of the best, and The Lariat reserves the right to because she is so great, when attrac- edit letters for grammar, length, tive jobs at Louisiana State University, libel and style. Letters should the University of Florida and the Uni- be e-mailed to Lariat_Letters@ versity of Texas recently became open, baylor.edu or mailed to The she was one of the very first names to Baylor Lariat, One Bear Place pop up in the rumor mill #97330, Waco, TX 76798-7330. With Tuesday night’s 78-72 loss to No. 4 seed North Carolina State in overtime, speculation about Mulkey’s Correction future is sure to increase. She has made it abundantly clear The Feb. 21 article, “Gaming that the job offers are just a rumor, and track to help students get paid we think we’ve learned enough about to play,” reported that $1 million her to know that she was focused 100 was spent on game development percent on the NCAA tournament. in Texas. The correct amount is We simply don’t want to believe $80 million. Baylor is also the these rumors. We don’t want her to only school with a bachelor’s leave when she’s already done so program in gaming in the fall of much for this school. home championships. Mulkey has the If our beloved coach is willing to support of her loyal fans and players, 2007 in Texas. Since arriving at Baylor in 2000, ability to attract the entire city of Waco listen to offers from other schools now she has accomplished more in the past Mulkey has amassed more than 180 to support Baylor athletics, something that the season has ended, it should be seven years than any of us could have wins, taken her team to the NCAA no other coach in any sport has been the top priority for President John Lil- imagined. Corrections policy tournament six times in seven years able to accomplish. ley and athletics director Ian McCaw If Mulkey were to leave, she and to the Sweet 16 three times in four For this reason, Mulkey’s Lady to do absolutely anything in their wouldn’t necessarily be guaranteed The Baylor Lariat is commit- years. Bears have attracted record crowds power to get Mulkey to stay. success at any of the schools rumored ted to ensuring fair and accu- And, of course, let’s not forget to the Ferrell Special Events Center, While bigger state schools may to have interest in her. But if she stays rate reporting and will correct that unbelievable run to the National including the largest crowd ever to have all the money in the world to here, she can continue with the pro- errors of substance on Page 2. Championship in 2005 in which she witness an event in the building in throw at her, we have a history togeth- gram she built. This option is the best Corrections can be submitted to defeated three No. 1 seeds in a row. 2005 when Baylor clinched the Big 12 er. Baylor gave Mulkey a shot to take prospect of continued success for her the editor by sending an e-mail But she’s done so much more for regular season title against Texas Tech over a Big 12 program, albeit a strug- and will undoubtedly endear her to to [email protected] or Baylor than win games and bring University. gling, doormat program, and with the fans as the pride of Baylor athletics. by calling 254-710-4099.
Letters to the editor Equality Ride showed peace they are still loved by God. to suppress any voice that exists and then chalking messages, in to sit back and watch this bla- I commit. All sins are the same Karen Wilson within the student population. contradiction to Baylor policy, tant (and very ancient) display in God’s eyes. I’m glad Baylor In reference to the Equal- Religion 2008 Students, read my words: You in any way enhances the mes- of forced alienation continue didn’t completely turn Soulforce ity Ride being here at Baylor, I don’t have to agree with homo- sage of the group. when the means of resolution away because that would have commend them on their efforts. Baylor ignorance on display sexuality to see that it is wrong Then, in a move I find per- are being utilized but denied. been hypocritical. If they had I can’t imagine it being easy to that the university is suppressing sonally offensive, six arrested The group was here to discuss, turned one group away for its visit a school where you know Baylor University does it free speech. How can we allow members of Soulforce sang “We but none of the administration sins, then they would have to do people tremendously dislike once again! an administration to limit what Shall Overcome” — I suppose to wanted to hear. A group that is the same for all of us. I’m very your choice of living. Just when I think the Baylor our country was founded upon? align their cause with the civil first Christian, second LGBT in proud to be a Baylor student and I truly feel their presence administration could no lon- If you’re gay, straight, bisexual rights movement of the 1950s composition, yet is denied any I thank our administrators for here has shown Baylor students ger surprise me by its complete or even an asexual Barbie doll, and ’60s — as they were being avenue of true discussion in a doing the right thing. the severe lack of acceptance of ignorance, it finds a way to suc- it is no longer acceptable for our taken away. place where it is said to be wel- Caitlin Forehand not only their lifestyle, but them ceed. It seems like every year university to be a gate keeper of Black activists sat at lunch come to be discussed? Journalism 2008 as human beings as a whole on since I have been here, they have what it deems socially, morally counters until arrested in order When the governing body this campus. I can only hope idiotically made a spectacle out or politically acceptable. to protest a specific law — not says you can’t speak, why not BU should be embarassed that one day, we as human of their intolerance of homo- Don’t continue to allow 80- surprisingly, a law forbidding then write? Nothing Baylor did beings can live in peace no mat- sexuals. year-old alumni to control your black people to sit at lunch in hosting Soulforce showed any As a senior, I can honestly say ter what religion, race or sexual My freshman year, a semi- education at Baylor. You are the counters. Gandhi harvested salt interest in having an open dis- I’m ashamed of this administra- preference someone has. nary student was forced out student now, so you make the to protest the unfair British salt cussion on human sexuality. tion and all the oppression and Melissa La Marr because he was gay. Sophomore decision of what to believe is tax. Soulforce trespasses and Chad Richard hatred this university has come Film and Digital Media 2007 year, Baylor Freedom sidewalk right or wrong. chalks to … protest Baylor’s pol- Chemistry, pre-med 2009 to represent toward the gay and chalkings were washed from Jason Seagraves icy on homosexuality? lesbian community. Soulforce still loved by God the sidewalks. Junior year, Star- Film and Digital Media 2007 While I respect Soulforce’s Police did the right thing It’s outrageous a university bucks cups were pulled because right to express its opinion, of Baylor’s stature still stands I admit, I don’t know much of a quote by writer Armistead Equality Ride was immature members should choose to do I’m proud of Baylor and our behind such an archaic policy about Soulforce, but I know Maupin that read, “My only so in a more responsible and police department. They stood of nonacceptance and continues what I believe. I know the Bible regret about being gay is that I I’ve heard many students, mature manner. up for what Baylor stands for, to believe that its the beacon of says homosexuality is detest- repressed it for so long.” Senior including close friends of mine, Ryan Cobb and that is promoting Chris- God’s love in this world. able. That’s the sin — not the year, Dub Oliver submits a criticize Baylor’s decision to Philosophy 2008 tian ideals. They have not been Jesus came to this world to person. press release trying to explain reject Soulforce’s offer of a cam- hostile toward the members of be a friend to the friendless, an Why does Baylor glance over his ignorance to the Baylor stu- pus wide dialogue. Dialogue had no chance Soulforce nor have they been advocate for the outcasts and other sins like alcoholism, addic- dents. While I understand many stu- close-minded. ultimately a savior for all. He tions, cohabitation and focus on At this point, Baylor’s intol- dents would like to engage in a Arrested for chalking? That’s Baylor clearly explained what called us to do the same. When this one particular sin, trying to erance has become laughable, discussion of sexuality issues as a new one to me. the group was allowed to do did we forget that? erase any evidence it had ever and I scoff at the leaders of the it pertains to the Christian faith, Despite the long-winded and for the most part, Soulforce I realize Baylor has the right been here? Did Jesus not come university and their supposed I can’t understand how Baylor’s “we don’t want their kind here” abided by that. I’m grateful they to refuse any point of view on to save all from sin? intelligence. refusal of this offer makes the statement Dr. Oliver sent to stu- showed that maturity. campus. However, as an insti- Two years ago, I would’ve I hate to break it to the administration in any way big- dents and Soulforce, the arrest The only time the group frus- tution of higher learning and supported Baylor, but now? I administration, but the student oted or close-minded. of these individuals just goes to trated me was when they began an incubator for the leaders of admit I’m not perfect, but Jesus population has the outstand- What if an anti-homosexual show how “closed” the discus- chalking on campus, which they tomorrow, we should be a haven said, “All men will know you ing ability to form views and group wanted to come to cam- sion of human sexuality is on were told not to do. for all points of view, if for no are my disciples if you love one opinions for themselves (at least pus to disperse unsolicited liter- this campus. It isn’t noble that they were other reason than to learn about another.” some who have disconnected ature? Or what about the Aryan It’s a disservice not only to arrested. It just shows Soulforce’s them and solidify our own. How are we showing Soul- the umbilical cord). Nation? It is highly unlikely that those in pursuit of equal treat- inability to accept a group who Universities are meant to be force that we love? By throw- My problem with Dub’s state- Baylor would approve a campus- ment because of their orienta- believes differently than they forums for debate on issues of all ing them in jail and saying “you ment isn’t just with the incom- wide dialogue for any unsolicited tion, but also to those who per- do. They preach acceptance and types, and by refusing, Baylor is defaced Baylor property,” when petent discretion of administra- group, regardless of purpose or haps could benefit a great deal understanding, except when sending graduates out into the students may chalk “Drop your tion when it comes to something message. Also, I find the actions by learning that homosexual, it contradicts with what they world unprepared to face what pants” and not be arrested? as equivocal as sexuality. My of Soulforce discouraging and bisexual and transgender peo- think. will be waiting for them. Soulforce may have been issue is the fact that an educa- disheartening. I don’t see how ple are just that: People. Homosexuality is a sin, but Braden Bell misguided in its approach, but tional institution thinks it is OK trespassing on private property I’m a Christian and I refuse it is no greater a sin than any Telecommunication 2007
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Kern lecture spotlights women in history BEAR BRIEFS Grad student barbecue By Bethany Poller names such as Susan B. An- Kern said society’s reaction The Graduate Student Associ- Reporter thony and Frederick Douglass, to the book was hostile, and it ation will sponsor a free gradu- Stanton is not well-known. cost her a lot of support. Stanton ate student barbecue from When people think of March, Kern said this is because of died shortly after the release of 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at they may think of St. Patrick’s her attack on religion in The her book and was therefore un- Bledsoe-Miller Pavilion. RSVP at [email protected] by today. Day parades, spring break trips Women’s Bible. able to redeem public favor. For more information, contact and the promise of better weath- “Stanton’s critique of the Even with the failure of her [email protected]. er. church embarrassed her col- book, she is still considered by But March is also Women’s leagues and diminished her his- some to be an important part of Dance for a good cause History Month. torical standing,” she said. history. Caritas, Waco’s local food The history department held In the 1800s, women were “She was one of the most, if bank, will hold Two-Step the Women’s History Month viewed as being more moral not the most, prominent women Across the Brazos at 2 p.m. Lecture on Wednesday. than men. of her day,” Kern said. Saturday in downtown Waco. It featured Dr. Kathi Kern, an Most people believed that Kern earned a doctorate in For $25, couples can dance to author and associate professor American leaders would eventu- history from the University of raise funds and awareness for of history at the University of ally see this morality as a ben- Pennsylvania and specializes in the hungry in Central Texas. Kentucky. efit and give women the right to American women’s history and There will be a band and food Kern spoke on “Sacred Poli- vote. religious history. as well. For more information, tics: How Religious Debate Kern said Stanton disagreed Students and faculty can go to www.caritas-waco.org. Transformed the Women’s with this idea because she see Kern’s passion for the sub- Abbie Rosen/Lariat staff Rights Movement in 19th Cen- thought religious ideas were jects she teaches, said Marly Be in student government Dr. Kathi Kern speaks Wednesday afternoon to students and faculty in Kayser Student government applica- tury America.” keeping women from getting Ramsour, a graduate student. Auditorium, as a part of Women’s History Month. tions are available in the stu- Her award-winning book, political rights. “It has been said that her en- dent government office in the Mrs. Stanton’s Bible, looks at The “She began to turn her ambi- thusiasm for women’s studies is Bill Daniel Student Center until Women’s Bible, written by Eliza- tions towards saving women not contagious,” Ramsour said. mary of her book,” Austin senior said Dr. Lee Nordt, interim dean March 30. For more informa- beth Cady Stanton. with religion but from religion,” The University of Kentucky Bonnie Rhoden said. of the College of Arts and Sci- tion, contact Kevin_Nguyen@ The lecture was based on her Kern said. awarded Kern with the Alumni In 1987, Congress designat- ences. baylor.edu. own research for that book. Stanton wrote the book by Great Teacher Award, the Teach- ed March as Women’s History Nordt said that the study Kern said Elizabeth Cady cutting select pieces from the ers Who Make A Difference Month. of women’s issues is becoming Baylor’s next top models Stanton is often overlooked in Bible that supported gender Award and the Chancellor’s “It was done primarily to more widespread from colle- If you are aspiring to model, American history. Even though equality and then pasted them Award for teaching. showcase the achievements of giate scholars all the way down then the senior fashion design she partnered with household into her own book. “The lecture was like a sum- women throughout history,” to the junior high level. students need you. A volunteer meeting will be at 4 p.m. Satur- day in 209 Mary Gibbs-Jones Family Consumer Sciences Building. Volunteer require- Summit to showcase benefit of information systems ments are on the Facebook. com group “Baylor’s Next Top By Matt Kennedy Models.” Past runway photos are in high demand and offer lu- field, said Tim Kayworth, de- Hope Koch, assistant pro- tems jobs are located within and more information can be Reporter crative starting salaries, accord- partment chairman and asso- fessor of information systems, nearly every field, including found at www.baylor.edu/fcs/ ing to the U.S. Bureau of Labor ciate professor of information said most of the outsourced jobs sports, entertainment, medi- fashion_design/. She drove home slowly, still Statistics. systems. are lower-level programming cine, non-profit and government shocked by what happened. It Further information about Kayworth said he believes jobs, which she said is not what organizations. BSM game night was only her second interview the benefits of information sys- the major myths about informa- Baylor tries to produce. At the summit, students will Join Baptist Student Ministries with a prominent risk-consult- tems careers, as well as network- tion systems are that the jobs As a result of the demand for have the chance to talk with fac- at 7 p.m. Friday in the BoBo ing firm and they already of- ing activities, will be provided at don’t pay much, are for “geeks,” information systems profession- ulty, company executives and Baptist Student Center to help fered her a job dealing with her the inaugural Baylor IS Summit or that most of the good tech- als, their average starting salary management information sys- raise funds for Go Now Mis- major: management information at 3:30 p.m. today on the fifth nology jobs in the U.S. are being is about $43,000. tems majors during a pizza din- sions. Tournaments, door priz- systems. floor of the Cashion Academic outsourced overseas. That is higher than those of ner provided by ConocoPhillips es and food will be offered all What came next for Center. He said recent U.S. Depart- graduates of any other program and Protiviti. night. A $5 donation at the door Southlake senior Cristy Finis Protiviti Inc., ConocoPhillips ment of Labor forecasts suggest in the business school, Koch Students will have another is suggested. Visit baylorbsm. was unexpected. As she drove Inc. and USAA will sponsor the otherwise. said. chance to network and earn org for more information. home, management from Pro- event. Executives from each of “The forecasts predict strong She said Finis, a Baylor cheer- cash at the same time during a tiviti Inc. called and offered her the companies will lead a pre- growth in the types of informa- leader, serves as an example that networking challenge held by To submit a bear brief, e-mail [email protected]. more money. sentation explaining what to tion systems jobs that we typi- not all management information USSA. The company decided to in- expect from IS jobs on a daily cally prepare our students for,” systems majors are “geeks.” The winner of the challenge crease Finis’ starting salary be- basis. Kayworth said. “A lot of people don’t under- will get $1,000, and second- and CONTACT US fore she even started one day of They will also try to shed “The general sentiment in stand what information systems third-place winners will earn work. light on some of the major mis- the U.S. that technology jobs are are about,” Finis said. $300 and $200 respectively. Editor 710-4099 Not all applicants for infor- conceptions about information being lost in droves to offshore “There are a lot of IS jobs that In addition to the challenge, Newsroom 710-1712 mation systems professions are systems, which may contribute locations doesn’t match the evi- don’t require you to sit at a com- students will have a chance to Sports 710-6357 Entertainment 710-7228 guaranteed an interview experi- to an overall decrease in the dence we have from recruiters,” puter all day.” win free iPods and Best Buy gift Advertising 710-3407 ence like Finis had, but the jobs number of majors within the he said. Koch said information sys- certificates. Iranian leader threatens action if U.N. persists against uranium Now Pre-leasiNg
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M A 7 R 0 C H 2 0 2 2 - 2 3 , 2000 S. firSt Street www.llsamslofts.com Public Lectures • Room B110 • Baylor Sciences Building • Baylor University • Waco, Texas 254.7LL.SamS 4 The Baylor Lariat sports Thursday, March 22, 2007
Senior Michal Kokta hits a Netters forehand during Women’s tennis poised the Bears’ 6-1 win over Texas A&M-Corpus to finish season strong set eyes Christi on Jan. 27. At No. 14, Kokta is the By Brian Bateman regular season to improve its post-sea- Bears’ highest- Reporter son seeding. But the team motto — “Next on title rated player. match is our biggest match of the year” He’ll miss the The Baylor women’s tennis team won — is designed to focus the team on keep- beginning of its second match in a row Sunday against ing focus during the long home stretch. By Brian Bateman conference play Kansas State University, keeping hopes Already with one loss in conference, Reporter because he’s of a Big 12 championship alive. the Lady Bears are currently No. 4 in the out with a torn The Lady Bears (10-6, 2-1) started the conference, behind undefeated Colorado While most of Baylor’s spring- muscle in his match with two doubles victories but University, Texas A&M University and breakers dug sand out of their ears, serving arm. lost one doubles match after the duo of the University of Texas. the men’s tennis team upset No. 2 Lenka Broosova and Klara Zrustova was But Baylor still has to play both of the University of Virginia 6-1 Saturday disqualified when Broosova launched a undefeated Texas schools, leaving only and beat Georgia Tech University by tennis ball at an opposing player with Colorado with an inside track on the Lady the same score Sunday. File photo her racquet. Bears for the title. If Baylor can sweep the Ranked No. 4 in the nation, the “We dominated in doubles,” Zuzana rest of its Big 12 schedule, Scrivano likes Bears flipped last year’s score on the retiring the match. Kokta, he discovered his worries were Cerna said. “They weren’t ranked and we the Lady Bears’ chances at a title. Cavaliers. His singles victory, matched with unfounded. just played our game.” “We’re in a position that if we play “(Last year’s match) was a reflection the weekend sweep, sets the Bears up “We have eight very good guys who Baylor continued racking up wins well, we’ll be in a position to win the (Big of how bad we were last year,” head for a strong showing in conference have total confidence against anyone,” with the closest set coming between Cer- 12) championship,” Scrivano said. Coach Matt Knoll said. “This year we play, which will begin at 2 p.m. Friday he said. na and Fernanda Da Valle with a score of While the Big 12 conference title is a are much more consistent.” in Lincoln, Neb., against the Huskers. However, the Bears only get six 7-5. The match was the first at home since great honor, Scrivano is still hoping for But the team isn’t excessively cel- “On paper, we should beat them.” conference matches, leaving no room February. more. ebrating the victories, as conference Brown said. “But we can’t take things for error. “It was nice getting to play at home “There are two things we’re fighting play starts this weekend. Knoll said for granted.” “You lose one match, and you can’t again,” head Coach Joey Scrivano said. for: a Big 12 championship and a good the team is focused on the future. Matches aren’t decided on paper. win the conference,” junior Lars Poer- “The team really appreciated getting to seeding in the NCAA tournament,” Scriv- “We consider ourselves the best Against the Yellow Jackets, Baylor schke, Big 12 player of the week, said. sleep in their own beds for a change.” ano said. team in the conference,” Matt Brown lost all three doubles matches, which “We can’t allow mistakes to hap- After a tough seven-match road trip in A conference title will guarantee the said. “But we know that we can’t ex- could have spelled a loss for the Bears. pen.” which the Bears lost two, the team will Lady Bears another trip to the postsea- pect that to happen without work- But Baylor responded. And while Baylor has played at play its next five matches at home. UCLA son, but a victory this weekend over No. ing.” “We rebounded from doubles in a indoor facilities around the nation, beat the Lady Bears 5-2 on March 13, and 25 Virginia Commonwealth University Brown put his work in, deciding to positive way. I was pleased with the Nebraska’s indoor facility can cause just a week earlier the rising Colorado would help the team clinch a higher seed stick around for spring break to pre- way the match ended,” Knoll said. problems for visiting teams. While Buffaloes shocked Baylor with a 5-2 win. in the tournament. pare for the final two matches before The Bears will have to play Friday ball control is no different from other In that match the Lady Bears held The match pits two preseason top- conference play. without No. 14 Michal Kokta, who indoor facilities, the visual aspects a 2-1 advantage but lost the final four 15 teams in what appears to be a strong “I relaxed for the first three or four missed both weekend matches with a of the enclosure can cause players to matches. match-up. days, then started hitting the weights torn muscle in his serving arm. misjudge ball placement, Knoll said. “We’re not good enough to take an off- “We’re No. 24 in the nation, they’re and working out,” said the sophomore With Kokta out of the lineup, Head Baylor will return home at 3 p.m. day and be able to win,” Scrivano said. No. 25. It’ll be a super-competitive from Chesham, England. Coach Matt Knoll said he was worried Monday to face St. Edward’s Universi- That inability to withstand an “off- match,” Scrivano said.“It’s a chance for Last September, Brown dropped a how the team would be affected. ty in non-conference action. The team day” can be seen in the national rankings. Baylor fans to show their support for all match in three sets to No. 30 David “Without Michal, we could have will host Texas A&M University on The Lady Bears, who started the season Baylor sports.” North from Georgia Tech, during the doubted ourselves a little bit,” Knoll April 3, Oklahoma State University on ranked No. 6, have yet to recover from Baylor will play VCU at 1 p.m. Sunday. Baylor-H.E.B. Tournament. But Sun- said. April 20, and finish its home sched- early losses due to injuries and missed The Lady Bears will continue conference day, Brown came back to win a 6-0, 1- But after the way the team re- ule with the University of Oklahoma opportunities. Currently ranked No. 24, play against the University of Kansas at 5 0 victory with the junior Yellow Jacket sponded against the Cavaliers without April 22. Baylor has just nine matches left in the p.m. March 30. Hawaii no spring break paradise for softball
By Will Parchman teams in the country, and No. Sports writer 3 Texas A&M University, No. 4 University of Oklahoma and While most people would No. 10 University of Texas lay love to spend the better part of ahead in conference play. a week in Hawaii, head Coach “The Big 12 is always tough,” Glenn Moore and his No. 17 Moore said. “Winning the Big 12 softball team are just glad to be is not necessarily a ticket to the back. World Series, but (if you win the Despite one of the fastest conference) you can definitely starts in Moore’s tenure, begin- expect to finish in the top five ning the season 9-0 and string- or six in the country and have a ing together several long win- great shot of getting there.” BAYLOR SEAL RINGS! ning streaks, the team stumbled After dropping the first game in the Bank of Hawaii Invita- of the Compass Bank Challenge 60 STYLES AVAILABLE! tional last week. on March 9 to No. 2 University After returning home, the of Arizona, the defending NCAA team looked for answers but champion, the Bears stormed only found more questions. back to take the series by win- “I don’t even know how to ning the next two. 10% OFF explain it,” senior catcher Chel- This was the same Arizona si Lake said. “I didn’t notice any team that swept the Bears in Ar- with this ad distractions, we just didn’t real- izona by a combined 13-2 over (limited offer) ly have it. It was very odd, very two games last March. hard to explain. I’m still kind of That shows exactly how far Baylor Watches • Men’s & Ladies Styles puzzled by it, quite frankly.” the team has come, Ferguson 2921 W. Waco Drive • (254)752-6789 Before the invitational, Baylor said, and perhaps where they’re had won 12 of its last 14 games going. and was steadily climbing in the “I think expecting to win is a polls. big difference between last year But the Bears’ 2-4 perfor- and this year,” Ferguson said. mance in Honolulu revealed “We came out with the attitude www.mastercraft-jewelry.com one of the team’s most glaring that we weren’t going to settle weaknesses: an inability to win for anything less this year.” consistently on the road. For now, they’ll have to put Of Baylor’s nine losses, the top 25 teams on the back eight have been away from the burner and focus on a double- University Rentals friendly confines of Getterman header with Oklahoma Baptist 754-1436 • 1111 Speight • 752-5691 Stadium. University tonight at Getterman Senior pitching ace Lisa Fer- Stadium. ALL BILLS PAID! guson said if the team is going File photo With Baylor’s Big 12 slate to make any kind of post-season starting this weekend in Waco 1 BR FROM $430 • 2 BR FROM $700 run, that will have to change. Junior infielder Maritza Martinez takes a swing during the Lady Bears’ 8-0 win with the University of Nebraska, “We need to realize that we’re over Sam Houston State University on March 7 at Getterman Stadium. The the team is just looking to get GREAT SELECTIONS! not always going to be playing Lady Bears have posted a 17-1 record at home this season. back on its feet. at home,” Ferguson said. “If we “This game was purposefully FURNISHED want to get to the World Series cent memory, and with confer- tough teams, you put your team scheduled to gain some momen- POOLS and win it, it’s not played at Get- ence play starting this weekend, to the test. You’re not always go- tum,” Moore said. “Competing is 24-HR MAINTENANCE terman Stadium. We definitely their performance against the ing to hit four home runs a game better than practicing, so hope- ON SITE MGMT. need to recognize that and step best can only help. or have a lot of 3-for-4 hitters, fully we can throw all of our LAUNDRY FACILITIES it up on the road.” “Our philosophy has been but you’re going to get your feet pitchers and knock some of the Even so, Moore said Baylor to schedule difficult (teams) be- wet.” rust off. If the weather holds out WALK-IN CLOSETS has faced one of the tougher cause the Big 12 will be so dif- Baylor has already played it should be a valuable double- MON-FRI 9-6, SAT 10-4, SUN 2-4 non-conference schedules in re- ficult,” Moore said. “If you play seven of the top 25 softball header for us.”
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