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Hillary Clinton served as secretary of state, campaigned for presidency in 2008 and served on the Senate for eight years. She also spent time in the White House during her husband’s presidency. Clinton is opposed to the Trans-Paci c Partnership free trade agreement as well as the Keystone XL pipeline. She plans to raise taxes on capital gains and Battling it out raise wages for working families. Clinton is also a strong advocate for the lessening of racial tension and building of economic opportunity.

Jessica Babb | Broadcast Managing Editor GOP DEBATE Republican presidential candidates prepare themselves before the debate. The Republican presidential debate Senator Bernie Sanders took place at the Moores Opera House at the University of Houston Thursday night. Bernie Sanders has served as a Vermont senator since 2007 and previously worked in the House of GOP debate focuses on Hispanic issues Representatives for 16 years. He is currently DIDI MARTINEZ de ne it, is you’re going to get consequences. Carson said. the head of the Senate News Editor some to go, and the rest are “Mexico will pay for the e debate came to a close Budget Committee going to go out,” Trump said. wall,” Trump said. “I don’t mind well a er two hours but near and is chairman of the HOUSTON — Just 11 Coming back in a er the trade wars whenever we’re losing the end of that time, candidates Senate Veterans’ A airs days a er the last Republican interruption, Rubio called $58 billion a year.” were asked to make closing Committee. Sanders presidential debate in Trump out on his business Kasich explained that it statements. Up rst was Carson is a liberal candidate Greenville, S.C., White House practices. comes down to a question of who focused his statement and sees himself as a hopefuls Donald Trump, Ben “You’re the only person on economics. around a rhetoric of faith Democratic socialist. Carson, Ohio Gov. John Kasich, this stage who has been ned for “My view is we need transcending onto his candidacy. He plans to create a single-payer healthcare and Sens. Ted Cruz and Marco hiring people illegally,” Rubio economic growth,” Kasich “ ese hand by the grace system with Medicare, create free college Rubio took the stage ursday said. said. “Everything starts with of God have saved many lives education by taxing monetary transactions inside Moores Opera House at e crowd cheered and that economic growth. And how and many families,” Carson and raise payroll as well as estate and corporate the University of Houston. is when Cruz, who is against do you get it? Common sense said as a reason why he is to income taxes. In a last-minute e ort to legalizing undocumented regulations, lower taxes for both be trusted with the Republican rally potential voters before immigrants, answered concerns business and individuals, and, of nomination. the Super Tuesday primaries, over the children of deported course, a scal plan that balances Kasich mentioned that he Republicans the candidates focused their illegal immigrants. the budget.” hopes that constituents will attention on Latino issues—a In response, Trump Past the question of consider his foreign policy views tting topic given that 43.8 mentioned Cruz’s lack economics, Kasich said and take that into account when Donald Trump percent of the city’s population is of congressional support immigration is a matter of deciding if he is quali ed in such Hispanic, according to the 2010 throughout his presidential bid. opportunity and action. matters. Donald Trump is a successful businessman U.S. Census Bureau. “You don’t get along with “With me and the Hispanic Trump drew emphasis on his and was the host of When the debate started o anybody. You don’t have one community, I think they like me. promise of proactivity should he “ e Apprentice” for 11 with illegal immigration, Rubio Republican senator backing you, And I appreciate that, because get elected. years prior to declaring and Trump went head-to-head and you work with these people,” I want them to have the same “Nobody knows politicians himself as a candidate on the issue. Trump said. “You should be opportunity that I and my better than I do. ey are all talk for presidency. Trump “Before we do anything with ashamed of yourself.” children and my wife and the and no action,” Trump said. “I was a Republican before immigration, we are going to e next question was then people we love have had in this will get it done and we will make 1999, but registered as a secure the border,” said Rubio, aimed at Trump and centered country,” Kasich said. “It’s time America great again.” Democrat from 2001- whose stance on immigration around former Mexican to solve problems.” ough the debate was a last 2009 and supported was o ering a path for those President Vicente Fox’s refusal Carson also emphasized attempt to get voters on each universal healthcare. already in the country to stay. earlier today to pay for a wall security concerns in regards to candidate’s side, only the results He plans to reform taxes Trump criticized Rubio’s to keep illegal immigrants out immigration. from Tuesday’s primary will tell into brackets and phase suggestion for self-deportation at the expense of the Mexican “We need to secure all the who really won the debate last out any deductions that are not charitable or a er securing the border. government. borders, because it’s not just night. mortgage related, expand programs for those Trump’s stance on the issue is to “I will, and the wall just got people coming in from South e next Republican debate with mental health issues and increase border forcibly deport undocumented ten feet taller.” Trump said. America and Mexico, but will be next ursday in Detroit, crossing regulations, including the building of immigrants. e presidential candidate there are terrorists who want Michigan and will be hosted by a wall across the U.S.-Mexican border. “Self-deportation, as I really even o ered to pay for it out of to destroy us, who are getting Fox News. de ne it, and that’s the way I pocket, regardless of the trade across our borders fairly easily.” CANDIDATES >> Page 4

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opinion Students get involved Editorial: NASA censoring the use of in campaign scene the name Jesus violates constitutional . pg. 2 RACHEL LELAND Last Saturday the group met o Sta Writer campus at Papa Rollo’s at an event arts & life to register Bernie supporters to With presidential primaries phonebank. Baylor Theatre alumni now less than a week away, Baylor Phonebanking involves still form community students are forming student participants making calls to miles from their alma campaign groups in an e ort to raise encourage registered voters to vote mater pg. 5 last-minute support for candidates. and support their candidate. Most of the groups were created Nall holds hope that non- in the last few weeks, long a er the students in the Baylor community sports candidates announced their bids for will work with and support the presidency. group. Taylor Nall, who graduated last “I’ve talked to several professors Trey Honeycutt | Photographer May, created “Bears for Bernie” last and they’ve expressed interest in BEARS FOR BEN Students gather on Thursday night in the Bill Daniel week because, as a volunteer for the Bernie Sanders for events in the Student Center in support of Republican candidate Dr. Ben Carson. Vermont senator’s campaign, he was future that require a larger venue,” concerned that Bernie Sanders did Nall said. to win the Democratic primary Clinton has successful prospects, not have a Facebook page for the A week prior to the creation in Texas, Ruiz said that wouldn’t supporters still need to be adamant in Pursuing excellence Waco area. of Nall’s group, Austin freshman deter student supporters from their work so that those predictions Johnathan Motley shines e Facebook page, which now Aaron-Murillo Ruiz created a campaigning for her. can become a reality.” on the court, ﬁ nds has 24 members, is also open to Facebook page for Baylor students “Relying so much on presumption Both Nall and Ruiz agreed that inspiration from sister. students from other local schools supporting Hillary Clinton. is the best way to let the opponents pg. 6 like McLennan Community College. Although Clinton is expected win,” Ruiz said. “Although Secretary STUDENTS >> Page 4

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EDITORIAL WWJD? NASA doesn’t know NASA’s censoring of name Jesus from newsletters violates American rights

NASA has banned “Jesus” from Now, NASA now has decided to distance announcements made by the Johnson Space itself from religious connections. Center Praise and Worship Club in company e agency issued a statement following the newsletters, according to Liberty Institute, ban, claiming they do not prohibit the use of any a legal organization dedicated to protecting speci c religious names in employee newsletters religious freedom for all Americans. or other internal communications. e announcement that sparked the issue “ e agency allows a host of employee- stated: led civic, professional, religious and other “Join with the praise and worship band organizations to meet on NASA property on ‘Allied with the Lord’ for a refreshing set of employees’ own time. Consistent with federal spring praise and worship songs on ursday, law, NASA attempts to balance employee’s June 4, from 11:15 a.m. to noon in Building rights to freely exercise religious beliefs with 57, Room 106. ( e theme for this session will its obligation to ensure there is no government be ‘Jesus is our life!’) Prayer partners will be endorsement of religion. We believe in and available for anyone who has need. All JSC civil encourage open and diverse dialogue among servants and contractors are welcome.” our employees and across the agency,” the e Christian group had regularly made statement from NASA reads. announcements about their meetings in prior e ban sends mixed signals, however, as newsletters, but none had used “Jesus.” Shortly employees and members of the JSC Praise and a er the newsletter was sent out, the club Worship Club can use other names for God, received a warning form NASA’s legal team to including Yeshua, Lord and Son of God. e never use “Jesus” in an announcement again. issue is found speci cally in Jesus. ey said NASA could possibly be perceived as ere the question lies, why is this speci c promoting one religion over others. name banned? e problem with banning “Jesus” is that e club is an approved, private group. No it is unconstitutional. is action encroaches employees are required to attend the meetings. on the employees’ rights to freedom of speech Members of the group are voluntarily meeting, and religion. Employers are unable to censor exercising freedom of assembly and practicing religion according to law. their religion in private. e newsletter merely In Christianity, Jesus is a central gure. If looks to draw other Christians to a place where the name of Islamic prophet Mohammed was they can nd sanctuary in their beliefs. banned from being used, the same issue would It’s silly to ban a single name. If the JSC arise because these gures are pertinent to their Praise and Worship group is allowed to practice respective faiths. Christmas Eve in 1968, astronauts Jim Lovell, of Genesis. e Apollo 8 crew recited the their religion on NASA’s premises, they should e ban is especially interesting considering Frank Borman and Bill Anders were broadcast creation story as they orbited the moon and be allowed to reference the man at the center of NASA’s history of not censoring religion. On on television and radio reading from the Book viewed the Earth. their faith.

COLUMN Lariat Letter: Ms. Mei’s Christians — don’t make light of depression baking skills

RAE JEFFERSON not to say churches are bad places; there just thoughts and believing you aren’t valuable to are magical Copy desk chief seems to be a lack of understanding in tending Christ. to depressed Christians. I, as well as other Sometimes Christians will avoid those who Cookies. Christians who struggle with depression, have are ill because they don’t understand how a Need I say more? Have you ever Looking back over my relatively short life, noticed a few common responses to depression Christian can be depressed. Cutting ties with a wondered what your grandma it seems that most of it has existed in duality. in faith-based environments. depressed Christian for lack of understanding puts in those oatmeal raisin On one end — Christian faith, the foundation O entimes, particularly in charismatic can be damaging. Depression is an intensely cookies that are to die for? What’s of my most deeply held convictions and the core circles, the idea of praying depression away personal disorder. It’s an illness of thoughts and the secret recipe? ey’re chewy, of who I am. On the or casting depression-causing spirits out of a emotions, things that can only be experienced they literally melt in your mouth other — depression, su erer is prevalent. I rmly believe that there by the su erer. It also fosters shame in su erers and they make you wish you could an unwelcome visitor is a time and place for these practices, but I also because of how unhealthy and twisted those bring your grandma with you to that has made itself at know the human body breaks down sometimes. thoughts and feelings become at the height college. Well no one ever said that home in me through Chemical imbalances and their e ects are real. of a depressive episode. All of these things was impossible. ere is a solution various periods of my Most Christians wouldn’t suggest someone with compound into an indescribable loneliness. for you. life. cancer receive prayer in lieu of chemotherapy, Interacting with a depressed person can be Here at Baylor University, some e National so why isn’t the same attitude held for a mental confusing, fatiguing and awkward, but it really of the best cookies are made and Institute of Mental disorder that is diagnosed by medical doctors? is during this time that they need community waited for in lines by both faculty Health reports that ere’s nothing wrong with praying for most. Depression causes an instinctual and students. Chocolate chip, depression is one of someone with depression, but that shouldn’t be withdrawal from family and friends, so forced oatmeal raisin and sugar cookies the most common the end of it. interaction is sometimes necessary to help galore. Ms. Mei has this magical mental disorders in the U.S. At the most basic Similarly, depression is sometimes bring people out of their bouts. Besides, many talent known as cookie-making. level, it’s an imbalance of brain chemicals approached solely as an issue of mindset, a series depressed people aren’t looking to those No one actually knows how she that help stabilize mood and allow people of negative thoughts that can be improved by around them for answers. Sometimes they don’t does it, what she uses or where she to experience pleasant emotions. Symptoms reading Scripture. Psychology Today reports that even need to talk. Simply having someone sit gets her ingredients, but no one include “feelings of guilt, worthlessness, there is a correlation between negative thoughts beside them and acknowledge the pain they’re thinks twice about grabbing some helplessness and hopelessness; loss of interest and depressive feelings. Although Scripture can experiencing is enough. of her cookies before heading back or pleasure in usual activities; and thoughts of help reinforce biblical truths and encourage a It’s time that Christians stopped being to class. No one cares how many suicide or death.” I can tell you from personal more positive attitude, it won’t restore physical misguided about depression. It’s a widespread calories they’re worth or how experience that depression is more agonizing issues of chemical imbalances. It’s a great tool to mental disorder that a ects countless many they consume; all anyone than this little list from WebMD makes it sound. use in conjunction with physical treatments like believers. Christians, both in leadership and is worried about is how delicious Although I was o cially diagnosed a little medicine and counseling. in congregations, should continue to suggest they are and how many they can over a year ago, I’ve had major depressive In other instances, depressed Christians are solutions like prayer and Scripture, but they grab before the person behind disorder on and o for half my life. I’ve been a treated like they’ve done something to bring should also promote medical help, counseling them in line starts to get agitated. Christian for even longer than that, having been the illness on themselves. is is a dangerous and practical solutions like proper diet and ese cookies are most de nitely born into a nondenominational home. I knew attitude to have with a depressed person, and exercise. Addressing the spirit, body and mind the best cookies on Baylor’s the tenants of charismatic Christianity before I even more so with someone trying to make simultaneously will bring true healing to campus and possibly the best in had a name for the inexplicable emptiness I felt sense of an illness that seems to contradict hurting Christians. the entire city of Waco. as a child, but I was in the throes of depression their beliefs. Assuming someone wouldn’t be To the believers who have su ered as I have: So today we are thankful for before I ever tangibly encountered the Holy depressed if they had more faith, prayed harder ere is no duality between faith and depression. Baylor, but, more importantly, Spirit. or sinned less does damage that can take a long ere is only faith, because depression isn’t part we are thankful for Memorial e Gospel of Christ is hope. It is joy. It is time to recover from. Depression is an illness of our identity in Christ. Dining Hall and Ms. Mei and her life. I’ve experienced these things for myself. that is o en characterized by uncontrollable, Instead, we are rooted in hope. We are rooted wonderful cookie-making skills. Depression is hopelessness. It is sorrow. It is demeaning thoughts toward oneself. It also in joy. We are rooted in life. death. I’ve experienced these things as well. brings on feelings of worthlessness. Being told Rae Je erson is a senior journalism major Laura Noble During my lowest points, I’ve never found that depression is your own fault can result in from Houston. She is copy desk chief for the Garland freshman much relief within the walls of a church. at’s an even quicker downward spiral into harmful Lariat.

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e Heart O’ Texas Fair and Rodeo scholarship fund is putting on its second annual Chili Fest this Saturday. e Chili Fest will take place in Heritage Square in downtown Waco at ird Street and Austin Avenue. e Chili Fest starts at 10 Bill Flores Ralph Patterson Kaleb Sims a.m., and there will be a public tasting and live band. Local band e Steve Smith Group will perform at the event. ey played at the event last year as well. ey classify themselves as a classic rock and country band and were founded in 2011. District 17 sees old, new faces “We have a little bit of entertainment for everyone,” said Mike Lewis, who is a committee member of the Heart O’ Texas Fair and Rodeo Scholarship Committee. e event will not only be a source of family-friendly fun, but will also bene t the Heart O’ Texas Fair & in congressional primaries Rodeo Scholarship Fund. Twenty chili teams will compete for cash prizes. For $10 the day of the event or $8 in advance, the public can get an o cial chili-tasting KALYN STORY Congress is mostly corrupt, and he is fearful that it is cup to allow them to taste all 20 teams’ chili from noon to 3:30 p.m. Sta Writer destroying our nation. e Steve Smith Group will play from noon until 6 p.m. “I am running because I am dissatis ed with “I think the biggest draw is people really love chili and trying In Texas’ District 17 primary congressional elections, Congress, and I am dissatis ed with my congressman,” all the di erent to be held Tuesday, incumbent Bill Flores is running for his Sims said. “I am not a politician. I am running because types of chili,” said fourth term against Groesbeck businessman Kaleb Sims we need responsible people representing the people, not Charva Ingram, and Waco businessman Ralph Patterson. e Democratic representing lobbyists.” vice president nominee, William Matta, is running unopposed. Sims believes life begins at conception and life of marketing Flores, a graduate of Texas A&M University and is included in the “unalienable rights” to which the and sponsorship Houston Baptist University, was elected to Congress in Declaration of Independence refers. He also supports development for 2010. Since then, Flores has served on the Committee increased border security and lowering the federal debt. the Heart O’ Texas on Energy and Commerce and was elected to the “America is the best nation in the world,” Sims said. Fair and Rodeo. Chairmanship of the House Republican Study Committee “But it is not above destroying itself, and that is where In addition to in 2014. we’re headed if we don’t make a change.” the band and chili Flores believes in increasing border security, repealing Ralph Patterson is the former chairman of the cook-o , there will the A ordable Care Act, protecting the unborn and McLennan County Republican Party and describes be a mechanical de ning marriage as strictly between a man and a woman. himself as “an avid Second Amendment supporter, a pro- bull, poker run, “Waco is the center of my universe. In order for Waco life champion and believes strongly in a secure border.” di erent vendors and McLennan County to be healthy, we need to have a Patterson lists his issues as veterans a airs, Texas and a kids’ area. healthy America,” Flores told the Waco Tribune-Herald border security, Syrian refugees, Obamacare, Second e kids’ area will Courtesy Photo in January. Amendment rights, presidential abuse of power and have face painting, Regarding the issue of healthcare, Flores believes the national debt. a prize wheel and games. A ordable Care Act has done more harm than good. “As most Americans agree, Obamacare highlights the People who want to participate in the poker run can purchase a “I will actively work to stop the devastating e ects of Federal Government’s violation of the 10th Amendment,” ticket for $20. is ticket will have a map of seven vendors they must Obamacare and enact policies to increase the a ordability Patterson’s website states. “I will le a bill to repeal all visit, and each vendor will have an envelope with playing cards in it. and availability of care for all Texans,” Flores states on his federal laws that violate the 10th Amendment.” Once seven cards are collected from di erent vendors, the participant website. Patterson opposes allowing Syrian refugees into the will take the cards to the sales tent. e best ve-card hand of all the Kaleb Sims is also a graduate of Texas A&M University United States until public safety can be guaranteed and participants will win a rst-place prize of $200. and has since lived and worked in Groesbeck. thinks all Executive Actions and Orders should be thrown e fest will give away $1,600 total in cash prizes. e winning Sims said he is running for Congress on three main out if Congress does not approve them within one year. chili team will receive $800 plus a victory trophy. e team who wins principals: establishing national security, reclaiming Polls will be open to voters from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on people’s choice and the team with best showmanship will each be constitutionality and instituting a smaller, more Tuesday, and voters must bring one form of acceptable awarded $400. Some of the vendors that will be present include Fuzzy responsible government. 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CANDIDATES Three running for McLennan County sheriff from Page 1 Senator Ted Cruz JESSICA HUBBLE a safer place for you and your family to live,” District. Sta Writer McNamara wrote on his website. “As your sheri , Tompkins ran as a Democrat against I will continue to be proactive in ghting crime McNamara in 2012. He is running as a republican Ted Cruz has served as a Incumbent Sheri Parnell McNamara, Willie on every front, and I will serve the citizens of in this election. Texas senator since 2013, where Tompkins and Waco police Sgt. W. Patrick McLennan County with integrity, compassion, “Tompkins was an instructor at the Waco he gained recognition by working Swanton are running for the McLennan County dignity and fairness.” Police Academy and at the Heart of Texas to defund Obamacare during Sheri position. McNamara is a conservative Republican with Regional Police Academy,” his campaign website budget negotiations. He was e primary election is Tuesday with a runo the motto of “a lawman rst, because your safety said, “proving his ability to work with and previously the solicitor general March 24 if needed. Early voting began last comes rst.” coordinate the activities of those under him.” for Texas and a partner at a private Tuesday and the general election is November 8. Willie Tompkins is the pastor at Bellmead’s Tompkins was unavailable to comment at the law rm. Cruz is opposed to the Sheri Parnell McNamara has been in o ce time of publication. Export-Import Bank, opposes since 2013. According to his website he has Sgt. W. Patrick Swanton is currently the e t h a n o l increased the number of arrests by 450 percent, Public Information O cer for the Waco Police subsidies established an Organized Crime Unit, established Department. He has been the voice of Waco as a “I think qualiﬁ cations are the a Fugitive Apprehension and Special Task PD and handled the press a er the Twin Peaks renewable most important and to be Unit, increased frequency of patrols, increased shooting and a er the fertilizer plant explosion f u e l SWAT team training, acquired new equipment, committed to community.” in West. He has been with the Waco Police standard acquiring more drug dogs and secured new riot Department for 34 years. and wants gear. Sgt. W. Patrick Swanton | Waco PD Public Swanton is running as a conservative states to McNamara attended Baylor University and Information Officer republican. have the received a B.B.A in marketing and business Swanton has 34 years of law enforcement ability to management in 1969. He owned several experience, is a law enforcement academy define businesses over the years such as McNamara New Generation Church and has a master’s in graduate and has over 3,800 hours of certi ed marriage in their own de nitions. Firearms, McNamara’s Ben Franklin Store, education and divinity. law enforcement training. He was on patrol, part Cruz is also a defender of the McNamara Shamrock Stables, Bosqueville Rodeo He has 600 hours of police training at the of the SWAT team, a hostage negotiator and a Second Amendment and his Arena, McNamara Canceled Handgun Training Waco Police Academy and was chief of police detective. current ad campaign is focused on and Bosqueville Community Center and Events. at McLennan Community College. He was a He has basic, intermediate, advanced and the importance of truthfulness. Before becoming sheri , McNamara worked patrolman for the Waco Police Department master peace o cer certi cates as well as basic, for 33 years in the U.S. Marshal’s Service. He was and was promoted to detective in less than nine intermediate and advanced hostage certi cates. Senator Marco Rubio Deputy U.S. Marshal for the U.S. Department of years. He also has training from the U.S. Army in He was a street o cer, patrol o cer and crime justice from 1970 to 2003. From 1978 to 1992 he explosives and sabotage devices. prevention o cer. Marco Rubio has served as a was the Deputy-In-Charge of the Waco Division A er working in law enforcement Tompkins “To me I think quali cations are the most Florida senator since 2011 and of the U.S. Marshal Service, Western District of started teaching. He taught in the Waco important and to be committed to community previously worked as speaker Texas, which included 13 counties. Independent School District and the Robinson and have true law enforcement quali cations and of the House for two of his nine “Since taking o ce I have implemented Independent School District. He is still a that you’ve actually done the work. I say that I years in the Florida House of changes that I believe have made our community substitute teacher for Waco Independent School have done that,” Swanton said. Representatives. Rubio plans to reform the tax code by creating t w o brackets a n d STUDENTS from Page 1 eliminate many tax Baylor is largely a conservative to phonebank this weekend for Super his plan to construct a wall between credits and school, but they also agreed that Tuesday on March 1. the U.S and Mexico. deductions there was still potential for building Longview junior Marivious Allen said he believes that while progressive support. Allen started the group last Friday Trump’s views are consistent with creating a “We have found a signi cant because he wants to get young people the Christian faith because “there is ★ 3D - KUNG FU PANDA 3 [PG] child tax HOW TO BE SINGLE [R] 200 925 amount of progressives on campus, involved with supporting Donald nothing non-Christian about keeping 1115 155 440 725 credit, as 1005 ★ ★ ★ DIGITAL 3D ★ ★ ★ and I implore them to step out of Trump’s bid for the presidency. your national borders secured.” ★HAIL, CAESAR! [PG13] well as repeal Obamacare and 535 KUNG FU PANDA 3 [PG] their comfort zone and share their “Adults and especially older e group hopes to gather 1135 425 655 create refundable tax credits for ★DEADPOOL [R] perspectives,” Ruiz said. people love to see young people support at the Christian university in 1145 1245 140 220 13 HOURS: THE SECRET purchasing health insurance. He 325 420 455 605 700 SOLDIERS OF BENGHAZI Ruiz said that his group does not involved in the political process,” the coming days. 735 845 940 1015 [R] 1205 320 635 950 would like to undo the budget plan to host campaigning events, Allen said. “Whoever controls the “Most things in politics are way ★ZOOLANDER 2 [PG13] THE REVENANT [R] cuts on military forces and 1120 1220 205 300 1200 330 700 1030 445 720 815 1000 RIDE ALONG 2 [PG13] but supports Clinton with member biggest piece of the pie in terms of easier said than done,” Allen said. 1050 work to modernize forces. He 1055 130 430 710 involvement in organizations like youth excitement and ground game, “Our message is one of optimism, THE BOY [PG13] 955 is a supporter of conservative 1005 1235 305 540 RISEN [PG13] 1030 110 Planned Parenthood, a women’s the better o their entire campaign hope, and looking forward to the 810 1040 400 705 945 immigration reform and hopes to healthcare provider Clinton has a will be.” f utu re .” THE 5TH WAVE [PG13] THE WITCH [R] reinstill the American Dream. 1050 135 435 730 1005 1230 255 520 strong record of defending. Trump was recently criticized as 1035 745 1010 Baylor Students for Trump plans “non-Christian” by Pope Francis for

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6 p.m. — Rising Sons at the Waco Hippodrome. Free. BEFORE... The original Guerrilla Troupe 7 p.m. — Michael Jackson (Toby Meuli and Allison Tolman are seated at front) poses onstage. Sing-Along at the Waco Photos courtesy of Toby Meuli Hippodrome. $7. AND AFTER Baylor Theatre alumni Sic ‘em at a Baylor football watch party in Los Angeles.

8 p.m. — William Clark Baylor Theatre alumni ﬂ ing their green and gold afar Green at The Backyard Bar, JACQUELYN KELLAR improvisational comedy act Guerrilla Troupe. create that atmosphere.” Stage and Grill. $20. Reporter Rising star Tolman, also an original Denman said these Baylor connections are Guerrilla Troupe member and 2004 graduate, used to help current students, recent graduates Baylor eatre stands among the giants; has found great success in her post-graduate and professionals alike. He always gives alumni according to its website, the program ranks career. She founded nonpro t Second ought contact information for recent graduates, who >> Saturday among the top 20 in the nation for undergraduate eatre in Dallas a er she graduated and went will already have a community waiting for them drama and theater arts programs. Baylor on to train at Second City, an improvisational in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City or 9 a.m. — Waco Downtown eatre o ers undergraduates rigorous training acting school in Chicago. A er continuing to wherever they might end up. Farmers Market. in theater performance, history, design and build her skills, Tolman landed a starring role Tolman called him to ask if any recent technology. in the hit TV show “Fargo,” which earned her graduates had moved to Los Angeles who at’s not all it provides, however. Baylor Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. would be able to watch her cat while she was 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Heart eatre equips its students with more than Tolman attributed away. Denman gave her of Texas Chili Fest at just acting and technical skills; it ensures that the success of the theater contact information to Katie graduates are capable and competitive in department to its leaders, Amos, who was looking for Heritage Square, 3rd the cutthroat entertainment industry they’re who ensure that support and secondary work to boost her Street and Austin Avenue. entering. Allison Tolman, Toby Meuli and goodwill are always maintained salary between auditions. $8 in advance, $10 day of their close-knit group of Baylor eatre friends among their students. “ e Baylor network is have been able to navigate the Los Angeles “A lot of it comes from the really important. We try for chili tasting. lm industry thanks to the rigor of their way that we were taught to to connect our graduates undergraduate department. support each other and the with Baylor alumni who 6:30 p.m. — Live stream “ ere are universities with more alumni way we were supported by are already doing what they out here,” said Meuli, who graduated from our professors and directors,” want to do,” Denman said. of All-University Sing at the Baylor in 2004. “But Baylor eatre students, Tolman said. “It didn’t foster a rough Denman and Waco Hippodrome. $15 in my experience, are some of the smartest, spirit of competition amongst Baylor eatre, both Amos balcony, $20 ﬂ oor. hardest-working and best-trained, and it just u s .” and Tolman were able to shows in what they do.” Baylor eatre chair Stan expand that Baylor network. Toby Meuli migrated to Los Angeles with Denman said the close-knit Tribune News Service e department not fellow Baylor eatre alumna (and now wife) nature of the program begins STAY GOLD Allison Tolman only trains young actors in Katharine Everett Meuli. e pair met while with students’ freshman year, goes to the Golden Globes technical skills, but prepares >> Sunday rehearsing for an undergraduate performance, when they are immersed into ceremony in 2015. She them to interact with others and he said their “show-mance” quickly a hard-working community of was nominated for her in the eld. Tolman said this blossomed in the many hours they spent fellow actors, directors, writers performance in “Fargo.” has resulted in unbreakable 5 p.m. — Academy Awards together in rehearsals. and designers. friendships that have lasted Watch Party at the Waco Now, as a professional working in the “ eater may be a little through the years and across city of angels, Meuli has acted on “Grey’s di erent from other majors in that it’s so hundreds of miles. e theater department has Hippodrome. Anatomy,” “ e Social Network” and “NCIS.” residential and we spend so much time together. created an incredibly close group of talented ough his work tends to the dramatic now, I know every student’s rst name,” Denman individuals living 1,200 miles away, who still in his undergraduate days he founded Baylor’s said. “We cap enrollment at 120 or 125 to help Sic’ em in front of the Baylor football big screen.

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MEGHAN MITCHELL Coming o the bench, Motley and Sports Writer sophomore forward Terry Maston combine to average 18.1 points per game, which accounts Sophomore forward Johnathan Motley, the for 67 percent of the Bears’ points o the Bears’ go-to sixth man this season, has made bench. Although starting last season, Motley’s his mark in the thick of the Big 12 conference numbers have continued to rise as his eld schedule. At 6-foot-9, Motley averages 11.4 goal percentage has gone up by 22 percent. points o the bench. While Motley is producing the numbers, His e ect on the court is showing lately, the coaching sta and his fellow teammates but it took years of hard work and dedication know the potential Motley is possible of to get to where he is at today. producing, and they know there is more still “My sister inspired me to play. She is 18 to be unleashed. years older than me and played before me, so “Motley is just a freak; he’s a good athlete. that is how I got into it,” Motley said. “I think He can score on the low block; he’s just a she was all-state back in her day.” beast,” said freshman guard King McClure. Growing up with a mentor, Motley aimed He understands his role and knows everybody to be the best he could be and continues being plays a role on the team, and he’s gured out determined to improve in all areas of his game his. He really doesn’t focus on starting or as he ventures through the college level. scoring. He really focuses on winning, and “I can always get better at rebounding and that’s what I like about him so much. He wants being a little bit more physical,” Motley said. to win just like everybody on the team.” “And on the defensive end, I can improve and “He denitely is one of those players that block a few more shots.” you can see that is going to be really, really, College scouts attending games at North really special, but he just hasn’t tapped into Shore High School noticed the Houston native it yet. He’s started to realize it, but he, like while playing under coach David Greene. everybody, has so much room to grow. I feel While there, Motley led his team to back- like once he really taps into it 100 percent, he to-back 5A District 21 Championships and will be really special.” was named District 21 MVP in both his junior Late nights at the gym and putting in extra and senior seasons. work during practice appear to be paying Although he has faced competitors at all o as Motley leads the Big 12 in eld goal levels, he believes it is the college level that is percentages at .640. going to get him headed in the right direction “He does all these things behind closed because of how physical play is and the quality doors, and you just get to see him when the of talent on each team. lights are bright,” head coach Scott Drew said. “Some games in high school, you would “We’ve expected nothing less from Johnathan. play against one or two good players and He does a good job of coming in the gym on then not see a good player for a while. But in his own and coming to practice to work hard. college, you face elite competition every day, When he displays it out here, it’s nothing new especially being in the Big 12,” Motley said. to us.” Coming in as a true freshman, Motley While Drew praises Motley for the player Richard Hirst | Photo Editor learned from and competed in practice against he has become, it is Motley that looks to Drew POSTURE UP Sophomore forward Johnathan Motley pulls up a jumpshot during the Bears’ game some of the best on the team, which included as a role model. against Texas on Feb. 1, at the Ferrell Center. Cory Je erson, who is now in the NBA, and “Coach Drew is an awesome guy,” Motley Isaiah Austin. said. “Aside from basketball, he makes sure we It appeared that the tough practices and become better men, and I think that is how it experience he gained from sitting out his rst sets him aside from other coaches. Because year started to transpire on the court as he when this basketball thing is all done, he is started to see minutes. going to be around helping you, making sure Starting in all 34 games as a redshirt you grow into a better man, husband and freshman, Motley averaged 7.7 points and 4.2 father aside from basketball.” rebounds and nished sixth in the Big 12 with At the end of the day, there is still so much 46 blocks. for the young player to learn, and while he While anticipating having the same role, realizes that, it does not keep him from aiming his sophomore year began a bit di erently. at higher goals. Instead of starting, he had to overcome “My coaches always tell me to take it one coming o the bench. And while this change game at a time, so I try to stay in that mindset,” in pace may have messed with some players’ Motley said. “But every now and then I do minds, Motley remained focused and gained think about the NBA. I mean, what player some enjoyment from the situation. wouldn’t? at’s the ultimate goal. If God lets “I actually kind of like it coming o the me get there, then I will take advantage.” bench because I can feel the game out, see how “I think there is still more to come,” Motley the team is playing, see what their defense is said. “I’m just waiting my time and getting doing,” Motley said. “It helps me get a better better every day.” feel for the game.”

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JAM SESSION Sophomore forward Johnathan Motley scores against Texas during the second half on Saturday in Austin. Motley won Big 12 player of the week for his performance against Texas as he only missed one shot against the Longhorns.