SCOTUS Could Redefine Marriage in Every State

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Ordinarily, a waitress does not receive $1,137 in tips in one day. That’s one reason World Cup Café waitress Latrice Caulfield stood bewildered and baffled by the size of the extraordinary tip customers left her on Christmas Eve. On the same night, out of town custom- ers gave her $130 in tips. Caulfield thought she couldn’t have done that well. The same afternoon, Caulfield confused an order and insisted on correcting it. But when the cus- tomer assured her it was fine, Caulfield made sure to continually check on them. They left

Associated Press a $1,000 tip. “I thought the customer put the period Opponents of same-sex marriage hold a rally at the Utah State Capitol Tuesday in Salt Lake City. Supporters and opponents of same- on his check in the wrong spot,” Caulfield sex marriage rallied in Utah after the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on the constitutionality of laws banning such marriages. said. “I wanted to cry, but I couldn’t because I had just cried when I got the $137 tip at the table before.” She ran out of the café and after the man who had given her the tip. Today, the cus- SCOTUS could redefine tomer remains a mystery. “Other waiters say, ‘You make more tips than me,’” Caulfield said. “That’s because I just talk to people. I ask them how their day is going.” marriage in every state This is just one example of the many acts of kindness that take place in a restaurant By Kalli Damschen marriage between two people of the same opinions on the matter, however. where two different worlds collide often. Staff Writer sex lawfully married in another state. One of the primary Republican argu- From the outside, it would be hard to see “If the Court decides the first question ments against same-sex marriage is that the cheer and community that radiates from Several debates across the country in the affirmative, the second question marriage is a religious institution and a within the bright red walls of World Cup have ensued as the Supreme Court hears becomes moot,” Toben said. “In other traditional union between one man and Café. It quietly sits away from Baylor at the one of the most controversial Supreme words, if the court holds that the right one woman for the purpose of procre- corner of Colcord Avenue and North 15th Court cases in the history of the court. A of same-sex couples to marry is consti- ation, said Little Rock, Ark., sophomore Street. Surrounding World Cup are the Jubi- group of cases collectively called Oberge- tutionally protected, then same-sex mar- Sara Grove, the president of Baylor Col- lee Theatre, West Avenue Elementary School fell v. Hodges that questions whether riage will be allowed nationwide.” lege Republicans. and D’s Mediterranean Grill. Here, families same-sex marriage is a constitutional If the Supreme Court decides that the “I believe that the definition of mar- eat pancakes together on a Saturday morn- right, could potentially require all states Constitution does not require a state to li- riage is between a man and a woman,” ing. Here, construction workers grab a burg- to license same-sex marriages. cense same-sex marriages, the Court will Grove said. er in the middle of a hot day. Here, college Same-sex couples are legally allowed have to address the second question to Baylor College Republicans is a stu- students drink coffee together before class. to marry in 37 states and the District determine whether states must recognize dent organization that aims to foster the “World Cup is about more than just prof- of Columbia. The cases in Obergefell v. same-sex marriages that occurred legally conservative ideals of the Republican it,” said Houston sophomore Rachel Craft. Hodges arose from Kentucky, Michigan, in other states. party through Baylor students. “They give back to the community. That Ohio and Tennessee, four of the remain- The question of gay marriage has been Allen senior Rebecca Holden said she gives me a much better motive to sit down ing 13 states where same-sex marriage is divisive across the country, all the way disagrees with this definition of marriage. and have a cup of coffee.” illegal. from Washington, D.C., to Waco. Holden is the president of the Sexual World Cup Café’s mission statement Brad Toben, who is the dean of the In Baylor’s student policies and pro- Identity Forum, an unofficial student states that it exists “to serve the community Baylor School of Law and is the M.C. cedures, the university welcomes all stu- group that meets once a week to discuss with good food, quality service, and eco- and Mattie Caston Chair of Law, said in dents into a safe and supportive environ- issues related to sexual and gender iden- nomic development.” According to its mis- an email to the Lariat that there are two ment where they can learn and discuss a tity. sion statement, it exists as a place of comfort questions before the court. variety of issues, including human sexu- “What marriage means has changed where lower, middle and upper class people Toben said the questions focus on ality. The university affirms the biblical many times over the course of centuries,” can congregate. “It’s not just a café, it’s fam- whether the 14th Amendment requires norm of marriage between a man and a Holden said. “What marriage means in ily,” Caulfield said. states to license a marriage between two woman. people of the same sex or recognize a Baylor students have a wide variety of SEE MARRIAGE, page 9 SEE CAFE, page 8

Graphic by Kevin Freeman | Lariat Photographer Social media manager Spacecraft falls of Rockets fired for into Mercury By Marcia Dunn controversial tweet Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The only spacecraft ever to orbit Mercury ended its four-year tour with a By Shehan Jeyarajah to reconsider their decision. crash landing Thursday. Sports Editor Unbeknownst to many, Shanks re- NASA’s Messenger plunged from orbit as planned ceived a master’s degree in journalism and slammed into the sun’s closest planet at about After sending a tweet that many from Baylor in 2010 and is a former 8,750 mph (14,081 kph), creating a crater an estimat- said crossed the line, Houston Rockets staff writer at the Baylor Lariat. He sat ed 52 feet (16 meters) across. social media manager Chad Courtesy Photo down with the Lariat to dis- Former Houston Rockets social media manager Chad Shanks stands in the Toy- Messenger became the first spacecraft to orbit hot, Shanks was let go Wednes- cuss the tweet, the aftermath ota Center, the team’s home arena. He was recently let go because of a tweet. little Mercury, in 2011. It circled the solar system’s in- day by the organization. The and what he took from his nermost planet 4,105 times and collected more than tweet came in the waning Q Baylor education. was walking the line and Mavs fans Why did the Rockets choose the pun- 277,000 images. seconds of Houston’s series would probably be a little upset, but I ishment they did for you? “Today we bid a fond farewell to one of the most win over the Dallas Maver- What was the thought pro- didn’t really interpret it the same way. This was the punishment the Rock- resilient and accomplished spacecraft ever to have icks, and featured an emoji A cess behind the tweet? Did I didn’t see it as the Rockets advocat- ets thought was appropriate. Obviously explored our neighboring planets,” said lead scien- horse with an emoji gun you think it would cause the ing for animal violence and I’m still a I hoped for a punishment with a little tist Sean Solomon, director of Columbia University’s pointed at it with the caption, “Shhhhh. kind of controversy it did? little shocked it ended up being inter- less permanence, but they did what Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. Just close your eyes. It will all be over One of our goals with preted that way. At the same time, one they thought was best for the organiza- Solomon noted in a statement that Messenger set s o on .” @HoustonRockets was to bring a of my jobs is being able to anticipate tion. I don’t think they anticipated let- a record for planetary flybys — once past Earth, twice Despite the controversy, Shanks re- level of levity and snark. We’ve won reception of our content, and obviously ting me go would almost create more past Venus and three times past Mercury before en- ceived an outpouring of support from awards for doing just that. We consis- in that way I messed up royally. It was attention than the tweet. People online tering Mercury’s orbit — and survived “both punish- around the country, including articles tently rank near the top of the league in the heat of the moment with the series sent me encouragement, signed peti- ing heat and extreme doses of radiation” to surpass in several national publications. His fan engagement. Pushing the envelope about to end, but obviously it didn’t go tions, trended #BringBackChad…I expectations. fans tweeted “#BringBackChad” to try is not out of the ordinary. over well. and convince the Rockets organization I knew when I sent the tweet that I SEE TWEET, page 9 SEE NASA, page 8

Vol.115 No. 101 First copy free. Additional copies 25 cents each. © 2015 Baylor University Opinion Friday|May 1, 2015 2 The Baylor Lariat No Room in the Library Baylor lacks 24-hour study spaces on campus

completing homework, reading p.m. on Friday and Saturday. This Editorial and working on group projects. can cause a huge inconvenience to Last-minute panic hits. You These spaces are very popular. a number of business school stu- need roughly one or two more Because of the number of these dents working on end-of-semester hours to complete a project that study areas and their popularity, it’s projects. you can only work on in the Han- hard to believe that there are only Only compounding this prob- kamer School of Business’ com- seven 24-hour study spaces on lem is the spike in enrollment Bay- puter labs. That’s the only place campus, according to the univer- lor has seen for the past few years, on campus that has the programs sity’s website. with another record-breaking you need. Plus, the program costs And while the Moody foyer and number of students expected to ar- almost $1,000. the Garden Level Study Commons rive in the fall. You’ve just made a big break- offer an ample amount of space for With this in mind, it seems as through that has taken you hours students to study, the elevator lob- though the university has made to struggle through, and you’re bies, which are four of the seven very little effort to accommodate ready to be done with your proj- 24-hour study spaces, do not. In for these changes when it comes ect once and for all. That is, until these lobbies is a small number of to study spaces. Because campus you hear those fateful words from tightly-packed tables and chairs is becoming more and more popu- a computer lab attendant: “We’re that make studying in the library lated, there are obviously more and closing in 15 minutes.” after certain hours a competitive more students looking to study in The sad truth is that this is far process. one of the seven study spaces open too often the plight of students Plus, the spaces that stay open for 24 hours. across campus looking to study late tend to be louder and less fo- Some residence halls could help or complete class projects. Many cused than other study areas be- with this study space problem. For of the university’s most heavily- cause all the students are forced example, the residents of the Hon- trafficked areas on campus, with into a common space. ors Residential College have the regard to studying, often close at In addition to increasing the opportunity to study in the Me- times that are inconvenient to stu- number of study spaces on cam- morial Dining Hall after it closes. dents. In order to assist students in pus, it is also imperative that the This is a quiet place for students to achieving academic progress, the university take the proper steps to focus. university should work to increase ensure that students have 24-hour For off-campus students, this is the number of 24-hour study spac- access to programs and equipment not a possibility. They have to go es on campus. necessary to complete projects and wherever is available — potentially Currently, the university has other assignments. For instance, only to the loud Moody foyer. a number of study zones labeled the business school has several Students shouldn’t have to as either silent, quiet or active. programs on its network that are worry about where they’re going Throughout the day and up to clos- accessible only through the com- to study at night. Ultimately, it falls ing times, many of these places are puter lab. to the university to ensure students frequented by a large number stu- The lab closes at midnight from have the opportunity to study on dents for the purposes of studying, Sunday through Thursday, and at 6 campus anytime they wish.

*Denotes a Meet the Staff member of the editorial board You grow in the moments where crap happens I was convinced they would discover When we would have Disney for video, blogging, web and social Editor-in-chief Asst. broadcast producer Linda Wilkins* Rebekah Wrobleske I didn’t belong. moments and burst into song. media, design, editing, etc. When I joined the Lariat staff three The times the newsroom broke If you are a journalism major, City editor Videographer Reubin Turner* Magen Davis and a half years ago, I had little writing out into full-blown debates over cur- where else are you going to go be- experience in a professional setting. I rent events. sides the Lariat? This is the best Asst. city editor Staff writers Jenna Press Shannon Barbour was stunned when I got the email from Blowing up around 200 balloons place for you to find your talent and Kalli Damschen then Editor-in-Chief Chris Derrett tell- to fill up the Assistant Media Adviser be a gold medalist in a skill (some- Web & social media editor Rebecca Flannery Jonathon S. Platt* ing me I was hired. Julie Freeman’s office for her birth- times literally, you can win a ton Sports writers Asst. Web editor Cody Soto The newsroom was intimidating. day. of awards). If you’re business, join Jessica Babb Jeffrey Swindoll Everyone was older than me — I was Getting to film and take pictures a business group. If you’re into sci-

Copy desk chief Photographers just a freshman — and they all seemed at the final home game during the in- ence, do something science-y. Maleesa Johnson* Kevin Freeman to know what they were doing. I knew it augural season at McLane Stadium. Just keep in mind that all of your Hannah Haseloff A&E editor Jessica Schurz was only a matter of time before some- Covering events like the April 17, work will be public, especially at Rae Jefferson one realized I was horrible at being a 2013, fertilizer explosion in West or help the people who aren’t running as the Lariat. You will receive criticism Delivery Sports editor Danielle Carrell staff writer. So I didn’t speak to anyone. the Fort Hood shootings. fast make it to the finish line. You have from everyone. It’s inevitable. Shehan Jeyarajah* Eliciana Delgado My quietness stemmed from an intro- The sleepless nights of organizing to encourage the people who want to There are going to be times when you Photo editor Cartoonist vert personality, but also from my theo- and figuring out how to handle tough quit. You have to direct the people who want to quit. When you feel like it’s just Skye Duncan Asher F. Murphy ry that I wasn’t good enough to be here. situations. are running on the wrong path. You too overwhelming. When you want to Copy editor Ad representatives Three years later, I was named edi- Moments when I wanted to shut have to pull the people running too fast strangle everyone around you. Didi Martinez* Taylor Jackson for everyone else into line so they can Jennifer Kreb tor-in-chief. down in tears of anger or frustration. But the friendships you make, the Broadcast producer Lindsey Regan People like to tell stories about their Times when I felt like the Lariat run beside other people and help them. people you meet, the experiences you Caroline Lindstrom Stephanie Shull time during college — what they did, might just kill me. Your attention is constantly divided. have and the portfolio you leave with saw, won, who they knew, etc. I have My time at the Lariat has been filled It’s hard. are worth immensely more than every some pretty great college stories, and with both good and bad, tough and fun. But never once have I wanted to quit. bad moment. Opinion most of them originate in the Lariat Every moment has been worth it, I was given an opportunity, and I did the So when you feel like you’re just out The Baylor Lariat welcomes reader viewpoints through newsroom. You can’t spend three years even the moments that grew a few gray best I could with it. That’s all we can do. of place, give it some time. You may letters to the editor and guest columns. Opinions expressed in in a place and not make some memories. hairs. Now I feel it’s appropriate to impart end up being the top dog on staff or in the Lariat are not necessarily those of the Baylor administra- There was the time during Christmas The hardest part of leading a team a little wisdom to other journalism ma- your field. No matter what, you have to tion, the Baylor Board of Regents, the student body or the Student Publications Board. 2013 when we wrapped the Director of is managaing all the different person- jors, people interested in joining the perservere despite all the crap that flies Student Publications Paul Carr’s office alities. There are the go-getters, the “I’m Lariat staff or anyone trying something your way. in Christmas wrapping paper and it just here for the paycheck,” the people new or unusual. Perservere. Learn much. Take away Editorials, Columns & Letters stayed for the whole spring. who do only their job and leave, and the You should absolutely seek the op- memories. Gain experiences. The time we went haunted house people who try to do everyone else’s job. portunity to get involved with some- It’s all worth it. Editorials express the opinions of the Lariat Editorial Board. thing during college. Perhaps you join Lariat letters and columns are the opinions of an individual hopping all over Texas in fall 2013. Leading a team is kind of like run- Linda Wilkins is a senior journalism and not the Baylor Lariat. The nights we stayed up late putting ning a marathon, except the goal is fin- the staff, take the reporting class or are major from Tyrone, Ga. She is the editor- together a 36-page paper and a special ish all together instead of individually. a contributor for the Lariat. If you love in-chief and a regular columnist for the section at once, despite the fact many of Your own time matters — you want to writing, then write. If you love pictures, Lariat. Lariat Letters us had homework. be and do your best — but you have to then be a photographer. The same goes To submit a Lariat Letter, fill out the Letter to the Editor form at baylorlariat.com/contact-information. Letters should be a maximum of 400 words. The letter is not guaranteed to be published. Working against the grain is how we achieve new heights

Regarding the April 29 Bottom The result, then and now, is the believed that? Line by Mr. Reubin Turner, I respect- displacement of low-income families Those who confront entrenched Contact fully disagree with the idea that civic who have called South Waco home structures and insist that opportunity leaders must change who they are for generations. should be available to everyone are General Questions: for someone else’s idea of progress Families do not have to be run often met with dismissive words; [email protected] to succeed. Councilwoman Alice out physically to be displaced: higher such attitudes are antique at best and 254-710-1712 Rodriguez has been a steady voice rents, higher property taxes and unfeeling at worst. for those in District 2 who continue low-paying jobs will do the job more Why leave Councilwoman Rodri- to be marginalized by systems and effectively than overt displacement. guez alone in this fight? Advertising inquiries: structures which leave the economi- I am disappointed that a bright Why not instead join her and en- [email protected] cally disadvantaged out of planning young man such as Mr. Turner would sure that in Waco, at least, revitaliza- 254-710-3407 and expansion processes. say “trying to fight powers that would tion means vitality for all citizens?

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Sports and A&E: Letters nomic renaissance as “revitalization.” tackle alone, seems to be a waste of —Robert Cervantes [email protected] In the 1950s, the popular phrase for time and energy.” What if the writers Candidate for Waco City Council, [email protected] the same idea was “urban renewal.” of the Fourteenth Amendment had District 5

On Facebook: On Instagram: Follow Us The Baylor Lariat @baylorlariat The Baylor Lariat FRIDAY | MAY 1, 2015 A3 News The Baylor Lariat A4 FRIDAY | MAY 1, 2015 News Remembering Baylor police Hunter Noon blotter Wednesday, April 29 • A narcotics offense, pos- session of marijuana Team honors former under 2 oz., occurred at 11:19 p.m. at the sidewalk area near the Robert Grif- player after passing fin III statue at Mclane Stadium located at 1001 S. Martin Luther King Blvd. Case cleared by arrest. By Cody Soto of my friends, one of my team- Tuesday, April 28 Sports Writer mates is just gone, and my heart • A theft over $50 under dropped. We could not believe $500 reportedly occurred Park Ridge, Ill., junior Colin what was going on.” at University Parks Apart- McGuire remembers the first time A prayer and memorial service ments located at 2201 S. he ever met Greenwood Village, quickly followed in the days after University Parks Drive Colo., sophomore Hunter Noon. Noon’s death, and five months later, sometime between April It was on the volleyball court. As a the team finishes its season feeling 21st and April 26th. Case setter and outside hitter, McGuire a part of themselves as empty. The Cody Soto | Lariat Sports Writer active. and Noon connected tactically and club volleyball team competed at Spring senior Joshua Baguely; Aliso Viejo, Calif., senior Chris Dyer; and Park Ridge, Ill., junior Colin McGuire hold Sunday, April 26 quickly as soon as the ball came nationals in early April, but Noon’s up a jersey that belonged to Greenwood Village, Colo., sophomore Hunter Noon. Noon was a volleyball setter and • A criminal trespass warn- over the net. absence was felt along the way. outside hitter who died Nov. 18. The team still carries around his No. 2 jersey to every tournament they compete in. ing occurred at 8:16 a.m. “I remember setting him for “We are no where near what at the Dutton Parking the first time, and he was like, ‘That we could have been with him,” the court, Baguley said. one another, building each other rassing yourself. There’s more Garage located at 1111 S. was great,’” McGuire said. “Then, I Dyer said. “He elevated our game But nonetheless, the team has up just like Noon used to do. Al- things that are more important.” University Parks Drive. thought, ‘who is this kid?’ and he by his attitude and presence on the had to move on. though the team did not perform Looking back on the season, Case closed. turned out to be my best friend. I court. He made us that much bet- “People noticed Hunter, and as well at nationals as last year, Dyer, McGuire and Baguley did Saturday, April 25 thought it was interesting. He was ter. I think we could have won our they were drawn to him because the team persisted in embodying not forget their teammate. The • An alcohol offense of mi- way more confident in the first conference, and I think we could he had a vibrant personality,” Noon’s attitude towards the game team took a photo with Noon’s No. nor consuming alcohol open gym than any other freshman have won nationals. We would Spring senior Joshua Baguley said. and outlook on life. 2 jersey after each tournament, and occurred at 2:56 a.m. at that I’ve ever seen.” have been that good, and it’s hard “We have had players step up, and “It’s cool how you can know that jersey will symbolize some- Penland Residential Hall That feeling will unfortunately because that’s not even a possibility they’re doing a phenomenal job. somebody for a short time, and thing special for each member. located at 1110 S. 5th only be a memory now as McGuire with him not here.” It hasn’t been easy, but I wouldn’t they make a big impact on your Noon will always be on the roster. Street. Case cleared by ar- and the rest of the Baylor men’s While the team was able to have gotten through it without life,” McGuire said. “I wish I was “He’s still a part of the team,” rest. club volleyball team move forward make adjustments to qualify for anyone on our team.” more like Hunter, and I’m trying to McGuire said. “He may not be here Thursday, April 23 after losing their teammate in No- nationals, the team dynamic was The healing process has not live life like he did.” physically, but I know he’s always • A theft over $50 under vember. Noon was found unre- not the same, McGuire said. been easy. Each team member Five months later, the team still on my mind. He’s still with each $500 reportedly occurred sponsive in his apartment and had “Last year especially, we were coped with the loss differently, and has not forgotten Nov. 18. None and every one of us.” between 6:00 p.m. on passed away on Nov. 18, sending a pretty cohesive team,” McGuire a wave of questions and emotions of them ever will, but the lessons The team will change each year, 4/20/2015 and 10:00 a.m. shock waves across campus. said. “This year, due to a couple made it difficult to move on. learned throughout the healing and although new team members on 4/21/2015 at Baylor That day will never be forgotten of things, we’re not as cohesive. “The days after I was angry,” process has allowed each team will not know who Noon was, his Parking Lot 36 located by Noon’s teammates. The event There’s a missing link between our Dyer said. “I had so many ques- member to accept the death of teammates who played with him at 1410 S 4th. Case sus- was so sudden that it was hard to talent and playing well as a team. tions. Why would God take some- their teammate. will not let his memory be forgot- pended. believe it was true, Aliso Viego, Ca- The court is definitely a lot quieter one so special to so many people? “Sometimes when you have ten. This police and fire incident lif. senior Chris Dyer said. without Hunter.” Why would he take away someone a bad day, the reason why you’re “Hunter is who I play for,” Ba- information was collected “I just started crying. I had to Noon provided a spark of en- who has made an impact on so down is not important in the grand guley said. “I used to just play be- from reports at www.bay- separate myself from everyone be- ergy that the team rallied behind many lives who is a light in this scheme of life,” Dyer said. “There’s cause I thought it was fun, but now lor.edu/dps and is providing cause I didn’t know what to think,” every match. Without him, the world? It happened, but He does many other things that are more I have a reason to play: to make freely as public information Dyer said. “It was so unexpected of team has not been able to regener- things for a reason.” important that getting a bad grade him proud of us.” under the Clery Act. something like this to happen. One ate the chemistry Noon brought to The team has rallied behind on a test or tripping and embar- The Baylor Lariat FRIDAY | MAY 1, 2015 A5 News A giving course Baylor philanthropy class to give nonprofit groups $75,000 during reception By Rebecca Flannery first time around.” nized our sub-sectors and also cre- Staff Writer Prairie Village, Kan., junior ated a clearer evaluation process of Jack Steadman took the class in the our students as they tried to dis- For the second semester in a fall semester and was selected to tinguish between many deserving row, Baylor’s Philanthropy and be one of the students to take Phi- nonprofit organizations.” the Public Good class distrib- lanthropy Senior Fellows for the In the bigger class, the 21 stu- uted thousands of dollars in grant spring. He said his role was more dents were divided into five groups money to nonprofits. At 1 p.m. hands-on than it was before. that evaluated six different subsec- Monday, $75,000 from anonymous “I served as a senior philan- tors. Hogue said the class grouped donors will be disbursed to the 14 thropy fellow. I would meet with nonprofits together based on how grant-receiving organizations at an the groups in the larger, 21-person they served their communities. Ex- award reception at the Baylor Club. class to act as their adviser,” Stead- amples of the subsectors included Although only in its second man said. “We also got to allocate a health and wellness, and homeless- semester, sig- budget of our ness outreach. nificant changes own to five “One of the biggest changes were made to im- “It’s amazing to see different or- that influenced the way the class prove the course. how many people want ganizations.” ended up was that the curriculum Dr. Andy Hogue, Stead- focus was narrowed,” Steadman lecturer in po- to help and see Waco man said the said. “By having a smaller budget litical science and the world change.” smaller class for a smaller group, it was less dif- and director of was also able ficult to figure out where all the Civic Education Drew Hamilton | Ohio, junior to research, money should end up.” and Community deliberate The class was changed from a Service Program, and ultimate- three-hour course to a four-hour teaches the phi- ly give $5,000 course to include a lab hour. Stead- lanthropy course. in grant mon- man said the lab hour was an im- Hogue said this semester posi- ey in conjunction with Aramark provement to the way the class tions available in the class were re- Corp. to Compassion Ministries. flowed as it allowed the group to duced from 30 to 21 students and Other nonprofits benefit- have a time set for board meetings. created an additional one-hour ting from the $75,000 are Talitha Liberty Township, Ohio, junior course for eight students who took Koum, Avance, Creative Waco, Drew Hamilton was one of the 21 the class in the fall. Caritas of Waco and Unbound, students taking the class for the “We had some funding set aside an international organization that first time. He said the class gave for a group of last semester’s stu- works to educate and provide hu- him a new perspective about Waco. dents doing advanced study with man-trafficking presentations to “It’s amazing to see how many me this spring in a course called groups and organizations within people want to help and see Waco Philanthropy Senior Fellows,” local communities. and the world change,” Hamilton Hogue said. “The role of those “Like anything, we made im- said. eight students was to serve as men- provements by doing it a second Graphic By Magen Davis | Lariat Videographer Baylor’s Philanthropy and the Public Good class handed out $75,000 in grants to nonprofits ranging from local to tors for those taking the class the time,” Hogue said. “We reorga- international. The graphic shows a breakdown of where some of the class funds went. The Baylor Lariat A6 FRIDAY | MAY 1, 2015 News

Photos by Kevin Freeman | Lariat Photographer Dozens of bottles and a mass of rusted coins collected from wrecked pirate ships are displayed at Odyssey’s “Shipwreck!” exhibit in the Thomas E. and Emilyne Weed Anding Traveling Exhibition Gallery. The showcase will open at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Mayborn Museum Complex. (Above) A TV screen of underwater shipwrecks and a collection of rare finds fill the exhibit area. Shipwrecks not a bad thing at new exhibit rates who often sailed around the Mediterra- shot into that period of time so you can learn a nean Sea. lot about the material culture of that time pe- Mayborn to open After traveling for nearly 10 years, the exhib- riod from these artifacts.” it will come to Baylor’s campus for the first time Guests can also step into a hurricane simula- new, interactive to educate and entertain people of all ages. The tor, which generates 75 mph winds, the equiva- exhibit has been traveling since 2006. lent of a Category 1 hurricane and similar con- “The mission of this exhibit is not only to ditions some of the ships suffered. showcase of seas present these really cool artifacts and treasures “This artifact rich exhibit with its participa- from shipwrecks from all over the world, but tory learning component is exactly the type of By Shannon Barbour also to bring the visitor into the experience of unique experience we are pleased to offer the Staff writer what it’s like to be a real deep-ocean shipwreck community,” said Ellie Caston, director of May- explorer,” said Ellen Gerth, archaeological cura- born Museum Complex. Baylor’s Mayborn Museum Complex plans tor at Odyssey Marine Exploration. Each Tuesday in July, “Shipwreck!” will host to showcase pirate loot found in the deep sea in “It’s an ideal venue for families and for stu- Treasure Tuesdays, which include activities its new exhibit “Shipwreck!” dents to learn about deep ocean archaeology,” such as fossil presentations, ventriloquists and The exhibit will open at 10 a.m. Saturday Gerth said. “This is in a community that really interactive performances. at the complex and will have a special treasure supports the educational aspect of exhibits.” Guests can pick up a treasure hunt map on hunt for guests. Rebecca Tucker Nall, assistant director of Saturday from 11 a.m. to noon for a chance to Hundreds of artifacts, including coins, communication at Mayborn Museum Complex, find the treasure chest and win a prize. bottles and porcelain figures from several ship- said she has enjoyed looking through the exhib- The exhibit is free for Baylor students and wrecks, will be on display until Sept. 16 in the it and learning about each ship and time period. other college students may enter at a discounted Thomas E. and Emilyne Weed Anding Traveling “You can learn about the technology that’s rate. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $5 for children Kevin Freeman | Lariat Photographer Exhibition Gallery. used to recover shipwrecks,” Nall said. “The ar- and $9 for senior citizens. Fun, interactive and educational exhibits fill the hall for kids to play with and The exhibit features artifacts from and pi- tifacts that were recovered are basically a snap- learn from. The booths showcase the lives of memorable pirates. The Baylor Lariat FRIDAY | MAY 1, 2015 A7 News Monster Madness McLane Stadium will host No Limits Monster Truck World Championship for first time By Shehan Jeyarajah promise when we signed the con- we have used the correct layers Sports Editor tract was monster trucks. Since day based off the correct practices to one, we’ve been working to bring protect the turf. For the first time ever, Waco monster trucks to the stadium. Q: Do you think there will be will host the No Limits Mon- We have a promoter we’ve worked any long-term effects on the sta- ster Truck World Championship with before so we contacted that dium from this event? at McLane Stadium. The show, promoter, they were interested in A: We do not foresee that. As which starts at 7 p.m. doing the event so we I said, we used the best practices. Saturday, is one of the signed a contract, sold Obviously there will be a lot of most visible attempts of tickets to the event and dirt throughout the stadium. The Baylor to try and make here we are. trucks will drive over and pick up McLane a family venue. Q Q: What is the idea a lot of dirt. We’ll have cleaning Scott Neal, general behind bringing an crews going through and cleaning manager McLane Sta- event like this to the up the stadium in the days follow- dium’s SMG manage- stadium? ing the event. That’s what we see as A Jonothon S. Platt | Lariat Web & social media editor ment group, sat down A: Obviously if you the biggest cleanup, is just picking Corey Schlicher drives Bigfoot 8 onto a Baylor-themed car to announce the “No Limits Monster Truck World Cham- with the Lariat to discuss schedul- build a stadium at this size and up the dirt. pionship” on Sept. 16 outside McLane Stadium. The event will be hosted at McLane on Saturday. ing monster trucks at McLane Sta- expense, you want to use it more Q: Is this an effort by the dium, what safeguards are in place than six days a year. The way that school to reach out to the sur- val. We have done some charity it was working on some operations the stadium to the BWSA and re- to protect the venue and what’s on we understand it, they wanted to rounding community? things. We’ve worked with vari- and booking events. It’s our job to tain several days for personal use, the horizon for the stadium. maximize use of the facility. A: Our contract is actually with ous community organizations and make sure the building runs op- primarily for football but also as Q: What went into the deci- Q: What safeguards are in the Baylor-Waco Stadium Author- we’ve done Heart Walk. Now, we’re erationally and to manage outside they request. sion to bring monster trucks to place to protect the stadium? ity. So obviously with this event, working with concert promoters events. Q: How is the monster truck McLane Stadium? A: Obviously the turf is our we’re trying to make it a communi- to bring music and look at several Q: How exactly is McLane event looking for this weekend? A: When SMG was brought biggest concern. We have several ty event. We’re not just looking lo- other festivals. Stadium managed? A: We’re pleased and have in and signed a management con- layers of protection under there. cally, but also regionally. We’re not Q: What exactly is SMG’s role A: The building is owned by great weather coming in. We’re tract with the facility, our goal We’ve worked with the turf manu- just looking at Waco, but between when it comes to the stadium? Baylor University and it’s leased to optimistic of the final outcome. and charge was to bring in events facturer and a distributer of field Austin and Dallas. A: The stadium opened in the Baylor-Waco Stadium Author- We’ll be selling until intermission outside of football. Events include covers and other SMG staff that Q: What other events has August of 2014 and we started in- ity throughout the year. Its job is of the event. You can buy them Ribfest and some other family manage stadiums. We brought the SMG looked at bringing in? volvement about a year before the to basically bring events outside of now on Ticketmaster, by phone, at events. One of the events we did best resources we have and believe A: We just did the rib festi- stadium was opened. At that point, football. Baylor University leased Walmart or at our box office. Jurors shown graphic photos of theater shooting By dan Elliot sobs and left the courtroom. modate plans that one juror made wrong. But when they placed him in yer Daniel King, the officers said Associated Press Twelve people were killed and before the case got underway. If the jury finds he was insane, the police car near a back door to Holmes had disheveled, reddish- 70 injured in attack at the Century The photos added still more he would be committed indefinite- the theater, “he would look around orange hair, that his pupils were CENTENNIAL, Colo. — The 16 theater in the Denver suburb of emotional weight to the prosecu- ly to the state mental hospital. like he was taking it all in,” Aurora extremely dilated and that he ap- bodies lay where they fell, sprawled Aurora. tion’s case. Prosecutors have described police officer Jason Oviatt said. peared disoriented and stared off on steps or wedged between rows Ten victims died at the theater, Since testimony began Tues- Holmes as calculating and smart, It was a tumultuous scene, with into space when he was first ar- of seats, surrounded by spent am- while the other two were pro- day, jurors have heard victims de- and they say he believed killing emergency responders treating the rested. munition, scattered popcorn and nounced dead at hospitals. scribe the burning pain of gunshot others increased his self-worth. wounded and loading them into King’s questions mirrored shoes left behind in the panic to If James Holmes — who has wounds and the agony of watching They are asking jurors to convict police cars to be rushed to hospi- an argument the defense made escape. admitted he was the shooter — felt loved ones collapse before their him of murder and sentence him tals because no ambulances had in opening statements — that Prosecutors showed jurors any reaction to the photos, it wasn’t eyes. to be executed. arrived. Holmes’ behavior was shaped by graphic crime scene photos Thurs- visible. Police officers — some so over- Police officers testified Thurs- “He would sort of look around his mental illness. day in the Colorado theater shoot- He watched from the defense whelmed by grief they had to pause day that Holmes seemed keenly whenever a car went speeding past Holmes’ mother, Arlene, at- ing trial, the first time images of table, where he is tethered to the to pull themselves together — de- interested in the attack’s aftermath, or when there was something else tempted to pass a note to the de- the bloodshed were made public floor by a harness and cable under scribed rushing to hospitals with peering out the window of a squad going on, somebody shouting out- fense table from her seat nearby in since the July 20, 2012, attack. his street clothes. gasping victims in their patrol cars. car as injured victims were treated side the car,” Oviatt said. the gallery Thursday, but a deputy One juror briefly turned his The photos could not be seen Holmes pleaded not guilty nearby. Prosecutors called four law- intercepted it. head after looking at one of the on a video feed made available by reason of insanity to multiple He first wore a vacant expres- enforcement officers as witnesses Arlene Holmes then left the photos displayed on a video screen. to news organizations, which are counts of murder and attempted sion and seemed calm and de- Thursday. courtroom with her husband, Most jurors studied the images in- sharing it online. murder. tached — but sweaty and smelly — For the first time since testi- Bob, and defense attorney Tamara tently but showed no emotion. It was a grim ending to the first Defense attorneys say his mind after police handcuffed him in the mony began, the defense cross- Brady. Some spectators in the gallery short week of the trial, which won’t is so distorted by schizophrenia parking lot behind the theater, the examined some of them. It wasn’t clear what the note wept. A woman broke down in resume until Monday to accom- that he didn’t know right from officers said. Questioned by defense law- said or why they left.

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Last year, Waco Tribune Herald ranked World Cup as the No. 2 restaurant in Waco, right behind George’s, said Jimmy Dorrell, director of Mission Waco. In the past, however, World Cup was not as well known. According to Dorrell, the neighborhood that the café sits in today was historically rich. It contained the Texas Theater and a nice shopping center. The poor, mostly African-Americans, lived on the other side of the Brazos River. “The history is really fascinating,” Dorrell said. “The 85-year-olds come in and talk about the the- ater they went to, which cost nine cents.” According to Dorrell, however, housing got older, suburbanism grew and African-Americans began to move into the neighborhood. In the 1960s, white flight occurred. The neighborhood became poor and filled with mostly blacks, Dor- Associated Press rell said. This artist’s rendering provided by John Hopkins University “As it got worse, crack dealers and prostitutes shows the sunshade on Mercury’s surface, the planet Messen- came here,” Dorrell said. “This was the worst ger crashed on. neighborhood. People wouldn’t drive over here. Flight controllers managed to keep the spacecraft going a People avoided the whole neighborhood, espe- few extra weeks by using helium gas not originally intended cially the middle class.” as fuel. But the gas tank finally emptied and gravity’s relentless The Texas Theater became The Capri, a -por tug did Messenger in. nography theater. The shopping center became a Mercury is the last of the rocky inner planets in our solar row of bars. In 1988, the city of Waco condemned system — also counting Mars and Venus — to be littered by the property. In 1994, Dorrell bought one of the mankind. bars. Then he bought The Capri, which was sitting Courtesy Photo Thursday’s crash occurred on the side of Mercury facing in water. Slowly, Mission Waco began to reform World Cup Cafe was ranked No. 2 restaurant in Waco by the Waco Tribune-Herald last year. The cafe’s away from Earth and telescopes. Several minutes passed before the condemned area. mission is to serve its community by providing a place for people of all backgrounds to congregate. NASA received confirmation. Controllers received no signal “We began to work, raise money, and get vol- from Messenger when it was supposed to be back in the cover- unteers,” Dorrell said. “We knew volunteers would became symbiotic with the café,” volunteer Kathy come from Nevada, Missouri and India, to name age zone — a sign that the spacecraft, measuring 10 feet solar come. But middle class Waco was still on the other Allison said. “People come here to buy and then a few. wingtip to wingtip, had, indeed, succumbed to gravity. side of town. We knew we had to bring some kind go eat, or people would eat and then come here “The crazy thing is, I’ll come to the café and “Well I guess it is time to say goodbye,” the Messenger Twit- of reason for people to come over here.” t o bu y.” there will be people from another state,” Dorrell ter feed stated as the end drew near. With that, the idea of a restaurant was born. The wide variety of food completes the experi- said. Dorrell said what’s even crazier is the fact that Then after the impact: “On behalf of Messenger, thank you According to Dorrell, 70 percent of restaurants fail ence at World Cup. For breakfast, the café serves people on the other side of town don’t know where all for your support. We will continue to update you on our and knowing that, the café was a big risk. omelets, pancakes and oatmeal along with other the café is. great discoveries. We will miss it.” “Our board of directors was wise enough breakfast staples until 11 a.m. For lunch, some The quiet atmosphere during the afternoon Astronomers who used Messenger to detect Mercury’s fro- to know we should treat the café as a way to get customer favorites are the World Cup burger and along with free Wi-Fi and good drinks draw some zen water-covered poles and significantly off-center magnetic people in the door and introduce them to Mission chicken salad, Sauter said. Prices are around $7 per Baylor students. field called it an end of an era. Other discoveries: volcanic de- Waco,” Dorrell said. entrée. They also serve drinks, such as smoothies, “I benefit from getting outside the Baylor bub- posits that are evidence of the planet’s eruptive past, and no- Originally, the café was a children’s center. It tea and coffee into the afternoon. ble,” Craft said. “I can only study at the library at ticeable global shrinkage. was just a couple of board games and couches that “It’s easy to grab a cup of coffee in Waco,” Craft Baylor for so long, and World Cup is one of the “It has been an amazing journey of discovery,” said the were used as a children’s camp. Then it became a said. “But at Word Cup, I get the feel that I’m really best off-campus options.” University of British Columbia’s Catherine Johnson, a senior coffee shop. Today, it’s a restaurant. in Waco and not just another chain restaurant.” In the future, Dorrell wants to increase the scientist at the Planetary Science Institute. Data analyses will “My greatest joy is seeing the neighborhood Caufield said regular customers are key to the business at World Cup by possibly adding dinner continue for at least another year. change and people come with their families and community built at World Cup. hours. His dream is to eventually own the building Messenger’s $427 million mission began with a launch business associates and knowing the stories of “We get some amazing people that come here that houses the liquor store across the street from from Cape Canaveral, Florida, in 2004. Johns Hopkins Univer- the neighborhood,” said Shannon Williams, Fair daily and become family,” Caulfield said. “Some the café. But for now, World Cup will continue sity handled everything for NASA. Trade manager. people come in here pregnant, and a year later making Waco happy, one person at a time. Until Messenger, the only spacecraft to visit Mercury was Attached to the café is the Fair Trade Market. their baby’s walking.” “I like to see people smile and put smiles on NASA’s Mariner 10 back in the 1970s. That was only a fly-by This room houses jewelry, food, clothes and trin- Customers also come from outside of Waco. peoples’ faces,” Caulfield said. “You don’t have to mission. kets such as finger puppets from across the globe. Because of reviews online or by word of mouth, give me anything but a smile in return. My goal The Europeans and Japanese are teaming up for Mercury’s A separate shop in and of itself, this area often people from across the country and world have is to surround myself with happy people and be next guests, a pair of satellites known as BepiColombo. They’re hosts meetings and parties. ended up at World Cup, Dorrell said. People have h appy.” scheduled for launch in 2017 and arrival in Mercury’s orbit in “As Fair Trade grew and got its own niche, it The Baylor Lariat FRIDAY | MAY 1, 2015 A9 News

Tweet from Page 1 don’t know why people care so I don’t really know how to said it was me who sent the tweet. ternship at the Waco Tribune-Her- Houston Rockets? keting. Social media existed at much, but I’m incredibly humbled handle it. Nothing like this has I knew a guy from the site and he ald, but I got my first experience I graduated with my degree and the time, but it was seen as more that they did. happened to me before. I went posted and linked to my tweets. through [Baylor Lariat assistant went to work at the Digital Media person-to-person interaction. I from about 400 to 4,000 Twitter One thing led to another and it media adviser] Julie Freeman. I got Studio at Baylor. It was originally managed it, but it was a secondary Did the Rockets detail why they followers in one day and I’ve got- blew up. I thought I might get to know her in a master’s class and in the bottom of Moody Library, responsibility. It’s grown a whole felt strongly enough to let you go? ten countless requests on Facebook some message, but I didn’t know I told her what I wanted to do and but I don’t think it’s there anymore. lot and now we have Instagram, The Rockets said the tweet did and LinkedIn to connect. I’ve got- I’d be getting messages on ESPN she helped me get into the Lariat We were a one-stop shop for pro- Pinterest and Snapchat among not reflect the values of the orga- ten several media requests, and Radio. ad department. fessors’ tech needs, whether print, others. I eventually transitioned nization, but they were not real some Houston TV guys showed up After a few weeks, a staff writer design, audio or visual. to a full-time social media content specific other than that. The owner at my house last night. I’ve never You are, of course, a Baylor grad- spot opened up and I took over That was my first step into the producer, which I did until I guess [Leslie Alexander] is a big animal been one to seek attention. I kept it uate and former staff member at covering the Waco beat. Since I digital world. Then I worked in Wednesday when I was let go. rights advocate. There was no dis- pretty quiet about me being behind the Baylor Lariat. What did you lived off campus, I understood the the marketing department at the cussion or opportunity for me to the account. When it came to me- take away from Baylor and work- storylines of Waco. It was my first Hankamer School of Business. I What’s next for you? give my side of the story. It was al- dia in the press box or things like ing at the Lariat that helped you published writing. Even though I left Baylor well-rounded and took There’s been quite a few groups ready decided when I got to work. that, people knew, a few fans that I heading into the job market? only worked there for a semester, a job in the market department at asking if I’m interested in job pos- There are no hard feelings from my grew close to knew who I was, but I took a long path. I didn’t go my experience was invaluable. I Moody Gardens in Galveston. The sibilities, but I’m not in any state side. I understand their reaction. most didn’t. to Baylor for undergraduate, but left with clips and interviewing Rockets then hired me in 2012. of mind to be making long-term took part in a master’s in journal- experience. There are some things life decisions. But a lot of compa- What has it been like to go from How did people figure out it was ism program. I always thought I you can’t learn without doing it. Did you do social media right nies are reaching out and I’m going working behind the scenes to an you? was a good writer and had a love away? to listen to what they have to say Internet celebrity in a day? The Rockets site ClutchFans for writing. I eventually did an in- How did you end up with the I originally did email mar- eventually.

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our society now is not something exclusive to procreation or het- erosexual couples. That official legal status and social recognition should be extended to same-sex couples as well.” Holden said the purpose of the forum is provide a safe place for student in the LGBT community, questioning or just interested in learning more about sexual and gender identity. While SIF is not a political or activist organization and is also not sanctioned by the university, Holden personally supports the legalization of same-sex marriage. Another conservative concern is that expanding the definition of marriage to include same-sex marriage might eventually lead to further changes in the way society values marriage, said Frisco soph- omore Emily Martin. “I think we have societally tended to make marriage really arbitrary,” Martin said. “Due to divorce culture, marriage is some sort of idea of achieving happiness for both parties. It’s more of a con- tractual kind of thing that’s easily broken off. To me, I see marriage as something that is very distinct and sacred.” Martin worries that expand- ing the definition of marriage to include same-sex couples could eventually lead to the acceptance of currently taboo relationships, such as polygamy and incest. Katy sophomore Taylor Phil- lips, a SIF member, said she hopes the Supreme Court will rule that marriage is a constitutional right for same-sex couples. Phillips said the definition of marriage as a union between a man and a wom- an is a religious issue, so same-sex marriage should be legalized be- cause of the separation of church and state. “The issue I have with peo- ple making religious arguments against it is that lots of different religions practice marriage, and people who do not identify with a particular religion can still get married,” Phillips said. “Trying to make marriage a religious institu- tion doesn’t make sense. I believe it should be secular.” Other Baylor students ques- tion whether the Supreme Court should be responsible for mak- SEE CAFE, page 8ing the decision. Grove said many conservatives think states should be allowed to determine for them- selves whether marriage is strictly between a man and a woman. Spacecraft falls “A lot of people think it should be the right of states to decide,” Grove said. “Obviously, a lot of people think that it shouldn’t be into Mercury legalized at all. Most conservatives believe that marriage is between a By Marcia Dunn man and a woman.” Associated Press Another conservative argu- ment raised before the Supreme CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The only spacecraft Court is that same-sex marriage ever to orbit Mercury ended its four-year tour with a is a relatively new institution in crash landing Thursday. modern countries. Only 18 coun- NASA’s Messenger plunged from orbit as planned tries have legalized same-sex mar- and slammed into the sun’s closest planet at about riage nationwide. The Netherlands 8,750 mph (14,081 kph), creating a crater an estimat- was the first country to do so in ed 52 feet (16 meters) across. 2001. Since same-sex marriage is Messenger became the first spacecraft to orbit hot, relatively new, some conservatives little Mercury, in 2011. It circled the solar system’s in- argue that it’s impossible to know nermost planet 4,105 times and collected more than how legalizing same-sex marriage 277,000 images. will impact society in the long run. “Today we bid a fond farewell to one of the most Liberals, on the other hand, resilient and accomplished spacecraft ever to have argue that no one is harmed by explored our neighboring planets,” said lead scien- same-sex marriage and so it should tist Sean Solomon, director of Columbia University’s not be banned. Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. “Trying to stop gay marriage Solomon noted in a statement that Messenger set is like saying that people aren’t al- a record for planetary flybys — once past Earth, twice lowed to love other people,” Phil- past Venus and three times past Mercury before en- lips said. “Why would you stop tering Mercury’s orbit — and survived “both punish- something that has no effect on ing heat and extreme doses of radiation” to surpass you?” expectations. The Court is still in the process of hearing oral arguments, but will have reached a decision by the end of June when the court’s term ends. The Baylor Lariat A10 FRIDAY | MAY 1, 2015 News Arts & Entertainment Friday | May 1, 2015 The Baylor Lariat B1 Taking the horror out of FINALS

This finals season, the Baylor Lariat is helping students figure out ways to manage the avalanche of papers, finals and group projects.

By Rae Jefferson | Arts & Entertainment Editor

Tribune News Service De-stress like a Lariateer Kick the finals blues Some of the Lariat staff responded to the question, “How do you deal with stress during finals week?” Their answers range from finding every distraction possible to just curling up in the fetal position. We’re going to need more Kleenex. “I forget the fact that I have finals, so I go out with people. I go to the movies, go to with a little bit of fun Hastings, play cards for like four hours. Then I remember I have finals and cry on the inside, but then I put that crying aside and go back to playing cards.” Cody Soto | Sports Writer Finals week is one of the most taxing parts of the year, but that doesn’t mean the pressure of perform- ing well on exams has to take control of students’ lives. Self-care, which involves maintaining one’s “I don’t.” overall health, includes managing stress. Here are a few activities that can help keep stress levels at bay Shehan Jeyarajah | Sports Editor between all the exams and study sessions.

“I only have one final this year. I think senioritis has hit hard because I’m like, ‘I’ll 1. Eat yummy food (especially dark choco- 18. Go hammocking. 40. Get a jump start on returning your text- study when I want to.’ But I only do it for 30 minutes.” late ­— it’s proven to decrease stress). 19. Perform social experiments (safely). books. Linda Wilkins | Editor-in-Chief 2. Do something you love to get your mind 20. Put whipped cream in a mayonnaise jar 41. Finish filing your tax returns. off the stuff you don’t love. and eat it somewhere publicly. 42. Watch cat videos. Repeat. “I buy a lot of music. It’s quiet indie music to listen to while I study.” 3. Don’t over do it with fun or studying. 21. Go to Hastings. 43. Google videos of babies falling down or Magen Davis | Videographer 4. Take a nap. Surely you’ve missed some 22. Explore downtown Waco. seeing their shadows for the first time. Z’s over the semester. 23. Visit a neighboring town. 44. Watch all your favorite kids’ movies. “I craft. It’s always relaxing to sit out on my porch and paint or make stationery.” 5. Watch a movie in a genre on Netflix that 24. Make creative Snapchat stories. 45. Start a new hobby. Rae Jefferson | Arts & Entertainment Editor you’ve never tried before. 25. Make a music video. 46. Learn to knit and then quit. 6. Check out the “New Releases” section of 26. Leave clues in Moody to a scavenger 47. Make some Kool Aid. “I watch the Duggars on ’19 Kids and Counting.’” Spotify. hunt that doesn’t exist. 48. Go to Katie’s Frozen Custard. Jessica Babb | Assistant Web Editor 7. Do some online shopping if you have 27. Take a trip to Austin or Dallas. 49. Eat sushi. some extra cash. 28. Go cliff jumping. 50. Order pizza. “I eat lots of sour gummy worms and have ‘Harry 8. Pretend you are a cat. Pretend the cat is 29. Bake cupcakes. 51. Try a new restaurant in Waco. Potter’ running in the living room, even if I’m not you. Send it to your finals. 30. Eat a bagel. 52. Read the Lariat! in there.” 9. Play Wii tennis. 31. Find new ways to use a pipe cleaners. 53. Dress up nice and go to Whataburger. Rebecca Flannery | 10. Go to Cameron Park, especially if you 32. Make your own play-doh. 54. Try the hottest flavor of wings at Buffalo Staff Writer have a dog. 33. Pick flowers (not Blue Bonnets). Wild Wings. 11. Play Rock Band. 34. Ambush your friends with copious 55. Make candles. “Sleep.” 12. Check out the $1 section at Target. amounts of glitter (first, be sure you 56. Tie-dye a shirt (or some underwear). Didi Martinez | Copy 13. Eat cookie dough. know how to run). 57. Learn to hula dance. Editor 14. Go get froyo or snow cones. 35. Play football in Fountain Mall. 58. Plan a vacation that you’ll never take. 15. Roller skate around campus. 36. Inhale helium. 59. Buy a new swimsuit. “I really don’t, I just kind of freak 16. Like all of your friends’ old Facebook 37. Go to Cameron Park Zoo. 60. Go to the beach at Speegleville Park in out. Maybe cry?” photos (lol). 38. Have a bonfire at Waco Lake. Waco wearing said swimsuit. 17. Hide behind bushes and scare people. 39. Have a picnic at Indian Spring Park. 61. Don’t go to your finals. Just kidding. Tribune News Service Maleesa Johnson | Copy Desk Chief For your body: try these exercises to boost energy, mood

By Deven Hopp area. Additionally, the majority of the time we spend your core.” So just choose a weight that won’t compro- women’s training routines. Yet, when we wear shorts Byrdie (TNS) moving, we are in forward movement (walking, hik- mise your form. or dresses, it’s our calves that tend to be exposed.” Your ing, biking). We rarely move side to side. “But when calves do get recruited in many basic exercises, but It would be impossible for your workout to include you develop the lateral side of your glutes with this Down dog and scorpion sequence that’s not enough to properly develop the area. Burke every muscle-toning, calorie-torching move you’ve exercise, it gives your bum the ability to defy gravity,” recommends adding two calf isolation exercises, like heard/seen/read about in your life _ at the very least, Murphy said. Training your glutes in all planes of mo- Lifting heavy weights isn’t always the best option calf raises, after your leg routine twice a week. “Keep it would be an incredibly long workout. So we called tion is a must. for women, so Angela Leigh, national manager of the weight light and focus on controlling the move- up a few fitness experts and asked them to name one Equinox training camp, recommends this sequence as ment.” exercise women aren’t doing enough of. While many Walking lunges a great way to build strength without external stimuli. protested that choosing just one essential exercise was “Down Dog is a static pose that builds shoulder stabil- Turkish get up extremely difficult, they all complied. The result? A list Stationary lunges aren’t cutting it. “Walking lunges ity, extends the spine, elongates the back of the legs, of six indispensable moves that we can almost guar- work a large number of muscles (thighs, hamstrings, and strengthens the front of the thighs,” Leigh said. “This is a phenomenal exercise that many women antee you’re not already doing (we certainly weren’t). calves, glutes and core), while also engaging your car- “Simply holding Down Dog alone for two minutes often overlook because it can either be intimidating You don’t have to ditch your existing gym routine; just diovascular system,” certified personal trainer and is an excellent way to sculpt the outer upper arms, as or confusing to do (these are the same reasons men sprinkle a couple into your existing workouts. ISSA director of wellness, John Rowley, said. You get well as build trunk stability, which for women is dif- don’t do it also),” director of Equinox fitness training a full lower-body workout with the added benefit of ficult to do. I like to add a Scorpion for rotation and institute, Mathew N. Berenc, said. The Turkish get up Calm shells cardio in one movement. an additional challenge for core strength and mobility is great for improving stability and total body strength, in the upper back. Extension of the spine, core stabil- preventing injury and reaching weight loss goals. Celebrity trainer and fitness expert Patrick Murphy Windmills ity, shoulder strength, and mobility in the upper back “You’re using your entire body at the same time to go said he has all of his clients preform the “happy clam are essential for good posture as well as overall healthy from floor to standing. Every muscle together has to move” because it prevents injury, while toning your “This single exercise provides a full-body strength movement patterns.” work, and as a result of this increased unified stress on glutes. “The average person sits all day, crossing their movement that will challenge your abdominals, the body, you adapt and get stronger as a whole – rath- legs,” Murphy said. “When we do stand, we favor one strengthen your core, and improve balance and coor- Calf raises er than just the individual parts.” You also burn a lot side and collapse into it, putting our body weight on dination by calling on all of your stabilizing muscles of calories because, again, every muscle has to work. one leg.” Consequently, we end up with weak glutes to fire,” Equinox Beverly Hills group fitness manager, “Many women tend to overlook isolation training “After just three reps – no matter how good you are and hip muscles and impaired stabilization. So Mur- Jason Schneider, said. And you can do this move any- of their calves,” said Angeles Burke, director of fitness – you’re sweating bullets,” Berenc said. You have to be phy suggests doing the clam move with a resistance where because Schneider said it doesn’t require a lot and wellness at Celsius. “Tight glutes are all the rage, focused throughout the exercise, and when an exercise band wrapped around your thighs to strengthen the of weight to get results. “Even body weight will work so squatting and lunging have become staples in most does that, Berenc said it ramps up your metabolism. The Baylor Lariat B2 FRIDAY | MAY 1, 2015 A&E Wife of ‘Sniper’ author publishes book on grief By Jamie Stengle Associated Press

DALLAS — The widow of famed “American Sniper” author Chris Kyle says in her upcoming book that she struggled with the idea of whether her husband’s killer should be executed. Taya Kyle writes in “American Wife,” which will be published next week by William Morrow, that she concluded she would be fine with either the death penalty or life in prison. “That was as far as I could go toward forgiveness,” she wrote. Kyle describes her life with the famed former Navy SEAL sniper Tribune News Service and coping after his 2013 death at Zac Brown and the Zac Brown Band perform on May 11, 2012, at Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut a Texas gun range. The Associated Creek in Raleigh, N.C. Press purchased an early copy of the book, written with Jim De- Associated Press Felice, who also co-authored her Widow of “American Sniper” Chris Kyle, Taya Kyle, center, throws out the first ceremonial pitch on Military Opening Day before a baseball game husband’s bestselling memoir of between the San Diego Padres and the San Francisco Giants on April Zac Brown attempts his Iraq tours that was turned into 12 in San Diego, Calif. an Oscar-nominated movie. Kyle and his friend, Chad schizophrenia. But jurors found didn’t know the young man, nor Littlefield, were shot to death by the insanity defense mounted by was he told the vast depths of his former Marine Eddie Ray Routh, his lawyers failed to meet the le- problems.” whose mother had asked Kyle to gal threshold: a mental illness so She writes about deciding to crossover move, fails help him. The prosecutor decided severe he didn’t know right from have her husband laid to rest at By Jonathon S. Platt The band also always has that love you. Say you love me too. We not to seek the death penalty, so wrong. Texas State Cemetery in Austin Web & social media editor Jimmy Buffett-esque song (some- can turn the whole world upside Routh was automatically sen- Erath County District Attor- instead of Arlington National times sung alongside Buffett him- down.” tenced to life in prison after his ney Alan Nash told the AP Thurs- Cemetery. They had talked about It seems like all the albums self, like with “Knee Deep”). This “Heavy Is The Head” is a com- capital murder conviction in Feb- day that he decided not to seek it after a friend’s funeral and she I’ve reviewed for the Lariat have time it’s “Castaway.” This is the pletely different animal. This song ruary. the death penalty after weighing wrote that her husband told her: been over artists making cross- song I probably appreciate the is like nothing the Zac Brown Band Taya Kyle said that while she several factors, including that the “I just want to be wherever is best over jumps in genre. So when I sat most on “Jekyll + Hyde.” has done before. The hardcore rock still believes in the death penalty, jury and higher courts could con- for ya’ll.” down with Zac Brown Band’s new It incorporates everything I tone favors Cornell’s vocals much she also has “come around to the sider Routh’s military service and He also told her: “I want a big release, I was a little disappointed hoped for when I saw Brown’s new better than Brown’s, but the song is view that life without parole may mental health records. He said it funeral. I’m gone, right? Blow it to learn it was following this trend. album in the iTunes store. From not diluted. in fact be a worse punishment also led to a faster conclusion as out.” The Zac Brown Band released beginning to end, it’s such a great It’s a refreshing splash of dif- than death.” opposed to years and years of ap- Thousands attended his me- its fourth studio album, “Jekyll + sea shanty tune. Truly, all it’s miss- ferent in the middle of a quite pre- Trial testimony revealed peals. morial service held at AT&T Sta- Hyde” (No Reserve, Inc.), on Tues- ing is Jimmy Buffett. dictable album. Routh had been hospitalized Chris Kyle met Routh for the dium, where his coffin was placed A major bump upward for this In hearing “Heavy” for the first for psychiatric treatment and first time the day he was killed, at the Dallas Cowboys’ star at album REVIEW album is the incorporation of new time, I was reminded of when Tim prescribed medication to treat Taya Kyle wrote, adding: “Chris midfield. accompaniment voices. Stacked McGraw did a crossroads single back-to-back are “Mango Tree” with Def Leppard. The contempo- day to mixed reviews. The band with Sara Bareilles, who promised rary country king and rock icons left its typical slow, acoustic guitar not to write us a love song, and did “Nine Lives” much justice, and rhetoric from songs like “Chicken “Heavy Is The Head” with Chris the same can be said of Brown and Fried” and “Highway 20 Ride.” Cornell’s work. Overall, the album is uninter- Also on the album is Brown’s esting and truly awful to listen to cover of Jason Isbell’s “Dress in a start-to-finish manner. I know Zac Brown Band’s Blues.” While country music does I’m an outlier, listening to albums “Jekyll + Hyde” often paint neo-patriotic strokes, holistically instead of jumping Brown’s honest attempt at own- from pop tune to pop tune, but ing this military-themed anthem it’s infuriating to hear an artist put is overshadowed by his inability such heart and work into an album to escape a wannabe singer-song- that doesn’t tell a story. writer sound. Don’t get me wrong. The songs In short, I’d give this album no on the band’s new release are phe- Reviewer’s favorites: more than two stars. While there nomenal. I was continually im- 1. “Heavy is the Head” are several great four and four- pressed by the new and unique and-a-half star songs on it, they elements Brown incorporated into 2. “Castaway” just don’t work well stacked next each track. But before his next to each other. 2D DIVERGENT project, I think Brown needs to lis- I’m normally all for artists chal- SERIES: INSUR- 3D AVENGERS: GENT [PG13] 135 AGE OF ULTRON ten to a couple old-school rock al- Cornell, Rolling Stone’s ninth best lenging the assumptions placed on [PG13] 1100 100 210 GET HARD [R] 1150 410 520 735 830 215 455 720 940 bums to learn the true progress of lead singer of all time. them by the industry and by fans, ★ ★ ★ DIGITAL 3D ★ ★ ★ HOME 2D [PG] 1205 story telling — the best example, of “Mango” is like “Castaway” but this go-around I’m going to 220 440 705 920 ★LITTLE BOY [PG13] THE LONGEST 1125 445 725 955 course, is Pink Floyd’s “The Wall.” meets Frank Sinatra. Very islandy, have to say that the Zac Brown RIDE [PG13] 1040 425 715 1005 UNFRIENDED [R] Another big problem with the but also very show-tunish. Brown Band needs to stick with its tune. 1105 110 315 515 FURIOUS 7 [PG13] 715 915 album is its predictability. Brown’s and Bareilles sing a story of a pair Because, honestly, this isn’t re- 1030 130 430 730 1030 MONKEY KING- ★AGE OF ADALINE band typically always has an iconic of lovers who want nothing more ally a genre jump. It’s the same DOM [G] 1050 1255 [PG13] 1055 145 420 655 935 love anthem in each release. This than to think about only tonight in band playing generally the same 300 505 710 925 EX MACHINA [R] ★AVENGERS: AGE time it’s “Remedy,” which reminds paradise. songs but with a few different in- 1045 105 325 545 OF ULTRON 2D 805 1025 [PG13] 1030 1130 1200 me of “Highway 20 Ride” and a “Take your time ‘cause we got struments. PAUL BLART MALL 1230 140 240 310 340 COP 2 [PG] 1035 1250 450 550 620 700 800 slower form of “Chicken Fried.” time to borrow,” Brown sings. “I 305 525 740 1000 900 930 1010 1159

The Baylor Lariat FRIDAY | MAY 1, 2015 B3 A&E T-Rex documentary rekindles legal controversy

By Kevin Burbach they personally know people who were Associated Press involved in the investigation, believe Lar- son’s crime was serious and that the con- PIERRE, S.D. — Pete Larson has dis- viction was justified. covered thousands of fossils around the “It’s possible that he was overzealously world, co-authored three books and led prosecuted but yet guilty of the crimes on the team that unearthed the largest and which he was found guilty of,” said Rep. most complete Tyrannosaurus rex ever Mark Mickelson, R-Sioux Falls. found. But there’s one black mark on his Neither he nor fellow Republican Rep. record: a federal conviction that landed Lee Schoenbeck, of Watertown, has seen him in prison almost 20 years ago. the film. His name could soon be cleared be- “Unless it had a detailed review of cause of a documentary released last year the criminal investigation file, I prob- at the Sundance Film Festival, which has ably wouldn’t spend my time watching brought his legal blemish back into the it,” Schoenbeck said. “There is no chance public eye and spurred South Dakota resi- that any legislators knew the details of that dents — and Larson himself — to push criminal case that would warrant them for for President Barack Obama to give him a voting for that resolution.” pardon. Rep. Mike Verichio, a Republican from “Dinosaur 13” details the discovery of Larson’s home of Hill City, said he intro- “Sue,” a Tyrannosaurus rex that was more duced the resolution after an outpouring than 90 percent complete when it was dis- of requests from constituents who had covered in 1990 in South Dakota. Federal watched the documentary and thought agents seized the fossil in 1992, alleging Larson was unjustly imprisoned. that Larson’s Black Hills Institute of Geo- The film aired worldwide and played logical Research and its employees took it in tiny theatres across South Dakota last from federal trust land. summer, from Mitchell to Hill City, where While those charges never stuck, the Associated Press the geological institute is headquartered. federal government investigated the insti- Peter Larson excavates a Triceratops femur on June 26, 2013, in a quarry near Newcastle, Wyo. Larson has discovered thousands of “There were people who really weren’t tute and brought more than 150 unrelated fossils around the world and led the team that unearthed the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex ever found. aware of the background of the situation charges against its employees. Only Larson and how it happened and that seemed to and two others were found guilty, and the ly prosecuted. The movie’s release has re- request — a move he hopes could clear ing your first T-rex — or finding your 10th be the catalyst right there,” said Verichio, paleontologist was sentenced to two years ignited that conversation, leading his sup- his name and also allow him to travel to T-rex.” who has watched the film several times. “It in federal prison for lying on customs doc- porters to push for the president to correct Canada, where he said more fossil work is But not everyone thinks Larson’s name built up a tremendous amount of support uments about thousands of dollars used what they see as the government’s mistake. be done. should be cleared or that the documentary, h e re .” for fossil deals in Peru and Japan and il- The South Dakota Legislature over- “It’s something very special for me which portrays the paleontologists in the It’s unclear how Larson’s pardon re- legally taking fossils from a national forest whelmingly passed a resolution this ses- personally to have this piece of paper that mid-1990s trial in a fairly sympathetic quest and the support from the state of in Montana. sion that’s been sent to Obama requesting says I’m pardoned for these offenses,” Lar- light, should prompt a pardon. South Dakota will be received by the presi- Larson’s backers have argued for more a pardon for Larson. And Larson is work- son said. “It’s an important mile marker to The lone two lawmakers — out of dent. A White House spokesman said they than two decades that he was overzealous- ing with an attorney on a formal pardon reach. Like climbing Mt. Everest, or find- 105 — who opposed the resolution said don’t usually comment on individual cases.

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1 Bit of plankton 5 Venus and Mars 9 Actress Thompson of “Veronica Mars” 14 Small deer 15 Roman numerals may be seen on one 16 Coveted annual honor 17 Very aware of 19 Caroler’s wear, often 20 [sniff] 22 Sun. speech 23 Expressive music genre 24 Sport fishing quarry 26 Way around London 28 Debatable skill 30 Manner of speaking 31 Rueful 36 Shepherd’s __ 37 [sniff] Difficulty: Difficult 41 “Jingle Bells” contraction 42 Some road signals 43 Desertlike 45 Otoscope user, for short 46 Hurricane __ 50 Knock it off 52 Inflation meas. 55 “Alice in Wonderland” (2010) star Wasikowska 56 [sniff] 60 Botch 61 Cockpit option 62 Expensive 63 Not at all pleasant 9 1900 Teatro Costanzi premiere 38 Legalese adverb 64 NYC-to-Montauk system 10 Go with 39 View from Liverpool 65 Frauds 11 Food often served seared 40 Fashion monogram 66 Barnyard meal 12 Autonomous region of Italy 44 Crown jewels item 67 Cocker spaniel of film 13 Dog’s declaration 47 First name in aviation history 18 Actor Daniel __ Kim 48 Upper-class address Down 21 Pharmaceutical container 49 Insignificant 25 Grant factor 51 Conductor’s calls 1 Recording __ 27 Classic two-seated roadster 52 Cookout site 2 Vent opening 28 It happens 53 Tread heavily 3 Canis and Felis 29 Overcharge 54 NetZero, e.g.: Abbr. 4 “Give me __” 32 Barbecue morsel 57 Puts (out) 5 Disgust 33 The Skerries in the 39-Down, e.g. 58 Throw hard 6 “Don’t Pass Me By” songwriter 34 Yeats’ home 59 Paper or pepper source 7 Bad thing to take in Vegas? 35 Camera shop offering, briefly 60 Ed.’s pile 8 Pinball machine feature 37 “The Wind in the Willows” figure Sports Friday | May 1, 2015 B4 The Baylor Lariat EIGHT TRUE CHAMPIONS

Baylor athletics captured a program record eight Big 12 titles in 2015 No. 17 softball Baseball hopes to finish 2015 strong preparing for By Jeffrey Swindoll ways, Smith knew his team was Sports Writer bound to lead a mediocre sea- son in 2015. He feels its almost A number of issues hit Bay- inevitable to fail before even hav- lor baseball this season. This de- ing the chance to succeed. Espe- postseason run bilitated head coach Steve Smith cially in college sports, teams go from stopping the recent decline through cycles. Periods of starkly By Cody Soto the game that Baylor is performing in form for the Bears. Just three different ups and downs. Sports Writer well. The bulk of the success can be years ago, Baylor was on top of “Nobody's going to feel sorry attributed to Thumann and senior the Big 12 baseball world holding for us,” Smith said. “Part of being Six games remain in the regular shortstop Jordan Strickland. up the regular season champion- a good baseball player is more season for No. 17 Baylor softball, Both seniors have provided ship trophy. than being able to hit, run, throw and the Bears are trying to make Baylor softball with dynamic of- The Bears (17-24, 6-12) had - it's being able to think the game the final push in order to have a fense and defense over the past few the injury bug from the start of and being able to play the game. chance to host first and second years, and the duo has shown dif- the season, losing key players in The only way it seems to me that rounds in Waco. ferent strengths in the 2015 season. the batting order, infield, outfield you learn is almost by failure, Baylor sits in second place in Thumann was 3-for-5 from the and on the mound. Baylor was and failure costs you ballgames." conference standings, and with a plate in the team’s loss to UTSA, in- hurting in just about every spot Senior pitcher Ryan Smith, strong finish in the next few weeks, cluding a big double in the seventh on the field. On top of that, the son of coach Smith, suffered an the Bears can head into the post- inning that set up the Bears in a Bears’ roster was already relative- injury just weeks into his pre- season strong. good position to score. Strickland, ly young, even without the inju- viously expected final season. “I think we’re in the position on the other hand, has struggled ries. It was a recipe for Baylor to Ryan will undergo Tommy John to host still. We need to finish real offensively this season. She has face many hardships this season. surgery and is expected to re- Kevin Freeman | Lariat Photographer strong though to do that,” head shined in her shortstop position, “We’re either too young or turn next season. His son’s return coach Glenn Moore said. “We need taking out several players with her Junior catcher Robin Landrith runs the bases during Baylor’s 6-0 win over not good enough, take your to the team should bolster the to win nearly all of them to be in strong throws to first base from Iowa State on Sunday. pick,” Smith said after a midweek pitching staff’s experience and a good position to host. These are across the field. loss this season. depth, Smith said. games we can win, but we must The two seniors have had the handed every time. are leading the case, and I like what Optimism would sometimes In addition to Ryan coming bring our best effort every game.” difficult task of leading a relatively “The seniors are doing their they’re doing.” creep in after the Bears would back another year, Smith re- The Bears won a three-game young team this season, push- job,” Moore said. “They’re doing But is there a chance that Bay- scrape out a wins in the middle cently announced the signing of series over Iowa State last weekend ing their envelopes to the brink. a good job. It really boils down to lor will not host the first and sec- of the week. However, it would San Jacinto College right-handed but failed to bring in an extra run The team has had great triumphs, timely hitting. Right now, I’m hap- ond rounds of the NCAA Softball all come crashing down over the pitcher Alex Phillips. Phillips will in the team’s 2-1 loss to UTSA on including wins over then-No. 2 py with what the seniors are doing Championships? Yes. The Bears weekend in conference play. The be one of the six total incoming Wednesday night. So many run- Oregon, No. 5 Oklahoma and No. for us. They’re making good plays can prevent that from happening, Bears have not been a threat on players for the Bears next season, ners have been left on base, and 16 Arizona. In all three games, the and playing a good ballgame for us, and that will begin with winning the road and dropped some key four of which are pitchers. that needs to change. Bears fired away from behind the and the rest of the team has got to the next six games against Big 12 games at home this season. Baylor signed five Texas high “We hit the ball well, and we plate and took control of the situ- fo l l ow.” opponents. Smith called the Bears “real school standouts fall for the 2016 had a line drives caught, but we ation. Does Baylor have the ability to “We need to win out; we can’t thin” after an 11-0 loss to Hous- campaign – Collin Garrett from didn’t have timely hits,” senior However, in losses to then-No. finish the season strong? Yes. There afford to lose any conference ton at home this season in re- Montgomery High, Kyle Hill rightfielder Kaitlyn Thumann said. 9 Louisiana Lafayette, No. 7 UCLA have been large stretches in the games right now,” sophomore sec- gards to his team’s current lack from Calallen High, Cody Moos “That’s what ended up losing the and Iowa State, the offense just season where the Bears have held ond baseman Ari Hawkins said. of depth. Over and over, Baylor’s from Medina Valley High, T.J. game for us. We couldn’t get across stalled. When Baylor is on a role, their own against any opponent. Baylor faces Kansas at 5 p.m. shortcomings were exposed on Raguse from Georgetown High, the plate.” the team can beat any team. But “We’re in a good position,” today in Lawrence, Kan. Games the field. Jon Skidmore from Highland Although the Bears have had when the team is struggling at bat Moore said. “We’ve fought hard to two and three are scheduled for The season has been a con- Park. problems converting hits into and on base, there’s a big chance be in this position, and we need to 2 p.m. on Saturday and noon on stant cycle of teaching the play- The Bears will return as many runs, there are several aspects of the Bears will come away empty take advantage of it. Ari and Shelby Sunday. ers humility, Smith said. In many as 28 players for 2016 after losing only seven seniors.

Baylor ready to take step forward

By Cody Soto out several key players at the net. Malloy in the system and not Sports Writer With the loss of size and athleti- solely rely on her athleticism and cism, the Bears suffered its sec- all-around abilities to win games. Baylor athletics garnered a ond-straight losing season. The talent that Baylor brings back program-best eight Big 12 titles However, the Bears return a can grow into a more complete in the 2014-2015 season, and majority of their roster, including team with the new freshmen and Baylor volleyball looks to join five seniors for the 2015 season, experienced underclassmen. the elite ranks next season under and the veterans’ expertise could “With the tempo and rhythm, first-year head coach Ryan Mc- make a difference. I don’t think we’ve reached our Guyre. The biggest weapon Baylor full potential yet,” Malloy said. The team was one of only two brings back is senior outside hit- “But if we keep working hard, across the board that had a los- ter Andie Malloy. The All-Big 12 we’ll eventually reach there. If we Jess Schurz | Lariat Photographer ing record this year, prompting selection recorded 447 kills and play to the best of our ability, we a coaching change and a new averaged 3.89 kills per set to lead can pull out some big wins this Six tennis players qualify for NCAA tourney motivation for the program. The the team in that category. She also season.” team finished in eighth place in had the most digs on the team, to- The back row will be run by Senior Ema Burgic celebrates a point during Baylor’s 4-0 win over TCU on Saturday. Burgic was one of Big 12 standings and finished the talling 348 during her first season six individual qualifiers for the NCAA singles and doubles championship. Other qualifiers include: junior Julian Lenz, seniors Tony Lupieri and Diego Galeano and sophomores Max Tchoutakian and Blair Shankle. year with a 14-17 record. Injuries on the court for Baylor. SEE MCGUYRE, page B7 crippled the team in 2014, taking The Bears have to include The Baylor Lariat FRIDAY | MAY 1, 2015 B5 Sports RICO VS. Basketball does offseason drills against other sports

By Cody Soto said. of skill, so I really admire these Sports Writer “(Taurean Prince) said he had dudes.” to use his hands to pick his legs Most recently, Baylor men’s Offseason never looked so fun. up on Saturday to get in the car,” basketball met up with No. 2 men’s The Baylor men’s basketball Melton said. “It’s kind of the feel- tennis at the Hurd Tennis Center team experienced a much differ- ing for it, to stay in shape, to work for some one-on-one lessons on ent offseason training over the past on athleticism, create new relation- the basic fundamentals of serving, month. The Bears cross-trained ships and see the campus.” hitting and returning. Senior men’s with seven other teams, which in- While the cross tennis player Mate Zsiga will not cluded football, rowing, gymnas- training allows the forget seeing a tennis ball sailing tics, tennis, lacrosse, soccer and basketball team to out of the park on Wednesday af- baseball. get out of the weight ternoon, he said. This is the first time the pro- room for a few “Rico came in here and hit the gram has participated in such an hours to do a first ball out of the stadium, and event, and the mastermind behind different type at the end he actually made a few it all was Charlie Melton, the di- of workout, the serves in, so he made quite a prog- rector of men’s basketball athletic mean- ress,” Zsiga said. “They tried hard, performance. Melton coordinated ing be- and it was great. It seemed like they practices with each team, and in hind it enjoyed it.” turn the Bears learned the dy- is also Not only is this cross-training namics and fundamentals of v e r y proving to benefit the men’s bas- each sport for a day. simple: ketball squad, but the tennis team “I just finished my 10th have fun. enjoyed the company on the court. year here, and for we’ve “A ny - The men’s tennis team is busy pre- done postseason the same time we paring for the 2015 NCAA first way for 10 years in a row,” can compete and second rounds, so a break Melton said. “This is the and laugh, I from routine was well worth it, only chance we get to think it’s a great Zsiga said. step out of basketball, thing,” Melton said. “The grind can be a little tiring, get outside, do some- “That’s part of the focus so it was good to have a little fun,” Skye Duncan | Lariat Photo Editor thing a little bit dif- now, just relax and let the he said. “Right now we are practic- ferent. We still want season go and shift gears for ing for the NCAA’s, so we didn’t Freshman forward T.J Maston and sophomore tennis player Vince Schneider celebrate as the men’s basketball to get better, but the summer. It was more suc- have to take this seriously. It’s good and tennis go through workouts togther on Wednesday at the Hurd Tennis Facility. we don’t just want cessful than I ever imagined to mix it up a little bit. We never to be in the weight it was going to be.” did this before. It was awesome.” self. Maybe Will (Little) can be money shots, but it’s a different “I put the ball in other people’s room going for What is interesting about The basketball team has even another point guard, and (Felipe) level out there.” hands but they cost us the game. sets and reps, do- this concept is not only the invited the men’s tennis team to Rios we can put in there.” The Bears’ most successful I’m not saying any names.” ing the same old peculiarity of it, but the valu- play a competitive five-on-five Although the men’s tennis team sport, besides basketball of course, With the success of the offsea- reps, the same old able relationships that the game in the fall, during the ten- may have a starting lineup, the was flag football with junior quar- son Olympics this year, Melton and monotony.” players are building with nis team’s offseason. Wonder who massive size of the men’s basket- terback Seth Russell. Melton said the team are planning on making Training with other student-athletes. would be the starting five for ten- ball team may overpower them just fans might not see the hidden foot- cross-training an annual ritual at other sports teams has “This was my first time nis? Zsiga has an idea. a bit. Gathers against Zsiga in the age of Gathers on the field, but the end of every season. The team allowed the players to being on a tennis court,” ju- “For point guard, I got Diego paint? That might not be pretty. Gathers was not quiet about his will look to add different sports condition in a different nior forward Rico Gathers (Galeano) for sure,” Zsiga said. “I don’t know if we could score abilities. to its schedule as well, some that way this offseason, and said. “It made us challenge “He is good, he played basketball at least. They are way too tall for “I was in the pocket like I was would entertain fans. it is a different type of ourselves and our minds to before. I got Vince (Schneider) as us,” Zsiga said. “To go up against Bryce Petty working on my arm, “We’d like to do equestrian but soreness when the team compete. It’s a lot of foot- a center because he’s a tall, strong Rico would be painful I would moving the sticks and focusing on we’ll see about that,” Melton said. wakes up in the morning, Melton work, a lot of detail, a lot guy. For power forward I got my- feel like. It’s not an easy task. On getting the ball to receivers and “Rico on a horse, it better be a the half court maybe we can make scoring touchdowns,” Gathers said. Clydesdale.” The Baylor Lariat B6 FRIDAY | MAY 1, 2015 Sports Other ‘Coach Mulkey’ leads Baylor to elite

By Jeffrey Swindoll reasons I took the job,” Mulkey here. We didn’t create any talent. I Sports Writer said. “I’m closer to my mom now. had not done that as a coach. Any- She lives in Georgia so I got to body who stood across the mat Not even a full year ago, Baylor drive home for Christmas and stay from Baylor in all of these past welcomed a new head coach to the for two weeks. Those type of things years could see the level of talent acrobatics and tumbling program. are very important.” that was over there,” Mulkey said. With four consecutive national Mulkey’s time to settle in was “It has definitely been a chal- titles at the University of Oregon, brief. She received the job in June. lenge, but it has been one of the Fee Mulkey’s resume spoke for it- She arrived in Waco for her first most invigorating, fun things that self when the school hired her. time in August and quickly hit the I’ve ever done as a coach.” Mulkey has been at the helm of ground running with team prac- In the same way she had never Baylor’s awakening in the national tices and workouts. coached these players before, the picture of acrobatics & tumbling, a “I got into Waco for my first players had never worked un- sport very much in its early stages. time on a Saturday in August,” der Mulkey. Their trust had to be Now with the Bears, Mulkey Mulkey said. “Sunday, I went and earned too. It did not take long for (no relation to women’s basketball bought an air mattress so I could that to occur. coach Kim Mulkey) had one of the have a place to sleep because my “I remember coming back from toughest challenges of her coach- stuff wasn’t here. On Monday, I summer, we were all just a little ing career in front of her. After started at 8 a.m. and I promise you rusty and just not sure what to ex- Hannah Haseloff | Lariat Photographer establishing Oregon as a national I have not come up for air yet.” pect with [the coaching change],” Baylor acrobatics & tumbling competes against No. 2 University of Oregon on April 13 at the Ferrell Center. The powerhouse, Mulkey moved to un- Her bedding situation was senior Ally Cheatham said. “They Bears won their first national championship under head coach Fee Mulkey in 2015. charted territory. the least of her concern. Mulkey’s consistently encouraged and in- “It was tough to leave,” Mulkey biggest obstacle was feeling out a stilled this confidence that is un- championship, the Bears earned Mulkey said. It took no time for Mulkey to said. “I had been at Oregon for six brand new team for the first time. believable. Every day in practice it eight individual titles (the most From the first home meet, there bring the Bears their first national years. I continue to have a great She was aware of Baylor’s already kind of just slowly sunk in that we of any school this season) at the was just a different atmosphere en- championship. She sees the nation- relationship with the girls on that existent talent. Her recruiting ex- can do this. We can be that team, NCATA Individual Event Finals, gulfing Baylor acrobatics & tum- al title in a different light, though. team and the administration there. perience as a coach at Oregon ac- represent Baylor and get that na- the NCATA Freshman of the Year bling. Fans filled the stands, break- Mulkey is excited to be part of Bay- I was not unhappy at Oregon. tually gave her previous knowledge tional championship.” award (Shayla Moore), the NCATA ing program attendance records lor’s rise as a university and athletic “Oregon is an amazing place. of the program, she said. Mulkey helped ring in a new Most Outstanding Athlete of the with each passing home meet. Just department, not just acrobatics & It’s beautiful and the people there “[Oregon and Baylor] recruit era of Baylor acrobatics & tum- Year award (Kiara Nowlin) and by looking at the crowd, one might tumbling, she said. are special, but I made the right a lot against each other, being the bling, senior Danielle Hardman three All-American selections. have mistakenly thought the crowd “They say that it’s a family feel decision coming here. I love the two bigger division one schools in said. Hardman has been on the Baylor dominated from top to bot- at the Ferrell Center was cheering before you come here, and it re- community. I love that I get to have the [NCATA],” Mulkey said. “Be- team for four years. She said there tom. on a basketball game. The fan sup- ally is. The leadership between Ian my office in the middle of campus cause of that, I knew a lot of these was a clear advantage that Mulkey’s “Our team has worked so in- port was an incredible boost to the McCaw and Judge [Ken] Starr is and feel all this energy all the time. kids before I came down.” experience brought to the table. sanely hard,” Cheatham said. “It’s team’s morale and momentum evi- second to none. I noted it when I I have zero regrets.” Knowing the talent exists is “She definitely has more expe- a blessing to have been undefeated. dently behind the team. went through my orientation as Mulkey valued family and totally different from getting the rience,” senior Danielle Hardman It’s not all about winning, but it’s “The crowd’s been amazing, an employee, not just as a coach. community above most of the rea- talent to its full potential, Mulkey said. “She knows what to say and such a confidence booster seeing thanks to [the media coverage] Where [Baylor is] on the growth sons she considered for her move. said. Her chance to be coach that exactly how her team needs to be the change from last year to this.” helping us out. I think we hit a re- cycle, athletically, is so much fun to Originally from Georgia, Mulkey could establish a winning tradition coached.” Mulkey led the Bears to un- cord high at the last meet. I don’t be a part of. We definitely haven’t resided on the opposite side of the for Baylor acrobatics & tumbling The newly found relationship precedented success this season. even know exactly how much it peaked as an athletic department.” country while at Oregon. Taking was one of the greatest thrills a between Mulkey and her players Baylor ended the year with its was, but standing on the floor Mulkey won four straight na- the job at Baylor allowed her the coach could feel. was a runaway success. The Bears highest scores on the season at the and the crowd actually has to go tional championships at Oregon. chance to connect with her fam- “Just the opportunity to come finished the season with a perfect national championships. The Bears around the side sections of the Fer- Longevity has never been her issue. ily in simple ways she could not down here, walk into an existing 12-0 record, claiming the NCATA would up their scores and start val- rell Center for more seating, that She cares about family, community before. team and hopefully change a cul- national title. ues each met. That is something gives you chills. The team is just so and winning culture. At Baylor, she “My family is one of the main ture and uncover what was already In addition to the national that most teams cannot really do, grateful for it.” may have found her perfect match. The Baylor Lariat FRIDAY | MAY 1, 2015 B7 Sports BU football setting Soccer ready for anticipated sights high in 2015 2015 season

By Shehan Jeyarajah “It's a huge responsibility being able to By Jeffrey Swindoll Sports Editor go out there and be able to continue this Sports Writer legacy,” Russell said. “I'm following some In 2013, Baylor football took a big step big shoes with the past quarterbacks, so Baylor soccer hit some snags in the reg- toward national prominence by winning it's going to be fun.” ular season, but closed the year in strong the Big 12 for the first time in program Baylor lost Petty and former All- fashion. The Bears bowed out of the Big 12 history. In 2014, the Bears proved they are American receiver Antwan Goodley to tournament in the semifinals after finishing here to stay with a second straight confer- graduation, but return the rest of the the regular season. ence crown. rotation. Briles’ offense starts with domi- Excitement surrounds Baylor soccer Now, Baylor football looks to take the nation in the trenches and this team is Kevin Freeman | Lariat Photographer ahead of the 2015 season. The Bears wel- next step nationally in 2015 and qualify poised to be elite. Senior left tackle Spen- No. 1 sophomore inside receiver Corey Coleman runs in the second touchdown for comed in a bright, new signing class earlier for the College Football Playoff. cer Drango is returning for his senior year Baylor during the Bears 49-28 win over Oklahoma State on Nov. 22 in this semester. Furthermore, the Williams “Every time we step on the field, we and will fortify a line that returns six play- Family Soccer & Olympic Sports Center is expect to win and other people expect us ers with starting experience. by fellow All-Big 12 member junior de- expected to compete for the role. nearing completion. to win,” head coach Art Briles said. “But At receiver, it’s still an embarrassment fensive tackle Andrew Billings. The duo The secondary is arguably where Bay- The facility will serve as the new home at the same time, there’s a lot of respon- of riches. Junior wide receiver Corey were part of a unit that advanced statistics lor saw the most issue in 2014. The Bears’ for Baylor soccer along with tennis and sibility that comes with that, for our play- Coleman and sophomore KD Cannon outlet Football Outsiders ranked No. 12 defense gave up 264.2 yards per game, softball. Players are thrilled to finally have ers, coaches and fans.” became the sixth and seventh players in nationally. Baylor returns every player in good enough for No. 107 nationally out a permanent home after going through a It’s no secret, Baylor’s success is de- Baylor history to accumulate over 1,000 the defensive line rotation. of 125 teams. However, Baylor had three year in a temporary portable building serv- pendent on production from the quar- receiving yards in a season. Cannon was Linebacker is the lone place where the new starters last year who will all return ing as their locker room. terback position. Baylor has finished the first to do it as a freshman. Bears saw significant attrition on defense. in 2015. The Bears graduated a relatively small with a winning record each of the last After a disappointing collapse in the Three-time All-Big 12 middle linebacker “It is going to be a big difference be- class of seniors in 2014, leaving shoes to four seasons; Bear quarterbacks Robert 2015 Cotton Bowl, Baylor’s defense has Bryce Hager leaves a void in the middle cause we really did struggle on that end be filled, but manageable enough for head Griffin III, Nick Florence and Petty have plenty to prove. that BU will have a hard time replacing. last year,” junior safety Orion Stewart coach Paul Jobson. averaged over 4,160 passing yards and 32 “It's a big chip because we have so “It's weird but that's life,” Young said. said. “With everyone back and having a While the Bears have worked through touchdowns per season. much to prove,” sophomore linebacker “It's time to move on. Bryce was a great year of experience I feel that next year we spring training, playing various exhibi- With Petty gone to the NFL, junior Taylor Young said. “We are a good de- linebacker and a great leader. If anyone are really going to be good.” tions, junior midfielder Bri Campos has quarterback Seth Russell steps into the fense that can be great. We have so much needed anything or had a question to ask, Baylor has built on its resume each been up to other things.Campos was one fold. The Garland native threw for 438 potential” Bryce was always there. The coaches have of the last three seasons and only two of 24 players selected for Mexico’s pre-2015 yards and five touchdowns in his lone While Briles’ offenses start on the no other goal but for me to get there.” goals remain incomplete: winning a ma- FIFA Women’s World in Canada. half starting and has already thrown for lines, defensive coordinator Phil Bennett Former junior college transfer Grant jor bowl game and qualifying for and Campos played with Mexico’s youth over 1,200 yards and 11 touchdowns in a relies on dominating opposing frontlines. Campbell was listed as the starting mid- winning the College Football Playoff. It women’s teams on numerous occasions. backup role. Now, he is set up to be the On the defensive line, senior All-Amer- dle linebacker on the post-spring depth seems as though this would be the year This time, Campos trained at the highest starter. ican Shawn Oakman is complemented chart, but junior Aiavion Edwards is also to do both. level with Mexico’s senior women’s national team throughout March and April. In her McGuyre from Page B4 previous tournament representing Mexico, Campos scored two goals in four games three very skilled liberos: senior Macken- fer after Rosenbaum’s graduation, but the Will Baylor volleyball join in the elite McGuyre is determined to build a dif- played. Much like Niya Johnson to the Kim zie Mayo, and sophomores Jana Brusek leadership will come from Rosenbaum in ranks with Final Four contender and Big ferent part of the program and allow it to Mulkey’s Lady Bears, Campos is the anchor and Ashley Myer. Mayo returns to the her final season. 12 opponent Texas, or be able to compete sink in over the next few seasons. It will to Baylor’s game-plan on the pitch. roster after sitting out last season, and Junior middle hitter Tola Itiola returns with two-time defending national cham- not be easy, but the Bears are ready to Apart from Justine Hovden, Natalie Brusek and Myer received significant at the net and could potentially earn All- pion Penn State next season? Probably take their level of play to a different level. Huggins, Alexa Wilde and Michelle Kloss, playing time last season. The sophomore Big 12 honors in her third season, which not. Maybe in five to 10 years from now? “The expectation is that we want to the Bears return nearly their entire starting duo accounted for 437 digs in their first all starts with her consistency and ability Possibly. However, time is not a factor for win a national championship,” McGuyre lineup. Sophomore forward Sara Moghadas season in a Baylor uniform. to dominate and defend the front line. Baylor volleyball. said. “We want to do something to the and junior midfielder Ashley York should Senior Amy Rosenbaum returns at the Senior outside hitter Thea Munch- “If there’s one thing I take great pride best of our ability for something that is be recovered from injury by the 2015 sea- setter position along with junior Morgan Soegaard can have a breakout season in it’s that the teams that I’ve coached bigger than ourselves. The next day, we son rolls around in August. Baylor’s mid- Reed. In the spring season, both setters after fully recovering from a bad injury have finished strong,” McGuyre said. wake up and try to win the championship field and back-line will look relatively the were rotated rather equally in the lineup. her sophomore season. That inevitably “They’ve played their best of volleyball at again and hope we’re one degree better same. Baylor’s front line of forwards will be Reed will be in a good position to take of- affected her performance last season. the end of the year.” than yesterday.” the biggest change from 2014 to 2015. The Baylor Lariat B8 FRIDAY | MAY 1, 2015 Sports Our students are going

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