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Kelly Moore/Lariat staff Incumbent Democrat U.S. Rep. Chet Edwards thanks supporters Tuesday night after Republican challenger Van Taylor conceded the congressional race for the 17th district. Edwards rips Taylor in 17th Democrat wins me,” he said. “It’s about all of us in this district, and giving 9th-consecutive term us a better voice in congress.” as congressman During his victory speech, Edwards turned his thanks By Van Taylor from the voters to his family. Staff Writer “I also want to extend a spe- cial thank you to my family,” Riding the wave of support he said. “There were more than garnered from his previous a few baseball games I had to eight consecutive terms in of- listen to on a cell phone, so fice, U.S. Rep. Chet Edwards, thank you for standing by Associated Press D-Waco, secured a ninth win me.” Tuesday, besting Republican Edwards already had plans Republican Gov. Rick Perry kisses his wife Tuesday during his victory speech Kinky Friedman and Carole Keeton-Strayhorn. With 63 percent of precincts hopeful Van Taylor by 30.24 in mind for Wednesday during in Austin after defeating Democrat Chris Bell and Independent candidates reporting, Perry led his closest competitor by 10 percent. percent with a margin of his victory speech. 16,010 votes. “(Wednesday) morning at E d w a r d s 8 a.m., my first Friedman Strayhorn Bell thanked the phone call will voters profusely be to the Veter- for re-electing an’s Affairs Ad- him. ministration in “Thank you Washington and for giving my tell them we’re family the privi- going to keep lege of working the Waco VA for you and with Hospital,” Ed- you,” Edwards wards said. “It’s said. “This isn’t Page 3 Election Coverage: time to roll up a job, it’s a labor ✔ Dewhurst re-elected our sleeves and “One of the problems with the two- “I will continue to be one tough “It has been a long, hard battle and of love.” go back to work party system is that it doesn’t give us grandma, watching out for our pre- one I will always believe was worth When con- ✔ MCC bond passes for people in the the two best choices.” cious resource: all of our children.” fighting.” tacted after 17th district.” ✔ defeat, Taylor Controversial props pass E d w a r d s Republican laps field percent of precincts reporting. tion of another four years for sured the people that the issues expressed his serves on the With two of the three chal- Perry, a loud “Woo” signaled are about them. pride in the Military Qual- in race for governor’s lengers conceding, he will be the start of Perry’s acceptance Perry promised to continue campaign he ran. ity of Life and Veterans Affairs mansion in Austin the first governor in Texas his- speech followed by a kiss with his work in education, border “It never hurts fighting for Appropriations Committee, tory to serve 10 years in office. the first lady. security and creating new jobs. what you believe in,” Taylor which is responsible for allo- By Aaron Turney, Laura Frase Democratic nominee Chris Bell “It’s a blessing and an honor “I will serve with humility, said. “I’m proud of the cam- cating more than $130 billion and Laura Klingsporn garnered 29.5 percent, Indepen- to be governor of the greatest recognizing that Texas is bet- paign we ran and the cause we in yearly spending. City Editor, Staff writer and Reporter dent Carole Keeton Strayhorn state in the union,” Perry said, ter when we all work together,” fought for.” Last year, Waco’s VA hos- collected 18 percent, and Kinky as supporters waved signs and Perry said. Working for the people was pital saw more than 140,000 AUSTIN — Texas Gov. Rick Friedman, also an Independent, rambunctiously cheered him A native of West Texas, Perry what Edwards said motivated outpatient visits, providing Perry was leading his re-elec- received 12 percent of the vote. on. began his career by serving in him to keep going. tion race Tuesday evening with As hundreds of supporters After thanking friends, fam- “This has never been about Please see CHET, page 8 39.5 percent of the vote with 77 clamored together in celebra- ily and fellows Texans, Perry as- Please see PERRY, page 8
House Demo- cratic Leader Rep. Nancy House power shifts to Democrats Pelosi, D-Calif., fires up fellow Democrats Nation’s voters swayed Rep. Nancy Pelosi to become Dennis Hastert, R-Ill., who won than Bush’s unpopularity and Tuesday at an the country’s first female House a 11th term. the nearly four-year-old war in election night by Iraq war, scandal speaker. By early Wednesday, The magic number for control Iraq. rally at the Hyatt in Republican party no Democratic incumbent had was 218 seats. By late Tuesday, Republicans surrendered Regency Hotel lost. Democrats had won 186 seats the Texas seat of former Ma- near the Capitol By Liz Sidoti “The old era of irresponsibil- and were leading for another jority Leader Tom DeLay, who in Washington, The Associated Press ity is over, and the new era of 34, which would give them 220. resigned from the House after D.C. Pelosi will real reform has just begun,” de- Republicans won 149 and were being charged in a campaign become the first WASHINGTON — Democrats clared Rep. Rahm Emanuel, the leading in 46. finance scheme, the Ohio seat female major- captured more than enough Re- Illinois Democrat who oversaw Casualties of a Democratic once held by Bob Ney, who re- ity leader of the publican-held districts Tuesday his party’s House campaign. call for change, three GOP con- signed after pleading guilty House of Repre- sentatives. to seize control of the House Faced with the inevitable, gressmen lost in Indiana, three in a lobbying scandal, and the after a dozen years in the mi- the White House made plans more in Pennsylvania, two in Florida district of Mark Foley, nority as voters demonstrated for President Bush to call Pelosi New Hampshire, one in North who stepped down after the disenchantment with a war, a first thing Wednesday morning, Carolina and one in Kansas. disclosure that he sent sexually president and scandals on Capi- and Republican Party Chairman Democrats won open seats in explicit messages to male con- tol Hill. Ken Mehlman said: “It’s possible New York, Arizona, Iowa and gressional pages. Winning 23 GOP seats, if that Nancy Pelosi will become elsewhere. In Pennsylvania, Democrats Democrats hold nearly all of House speaker.”. Scandals that have dogged defeated Curt Weldon in the their own, they would rise to “It’s been kind of tough out Republicans appeared to hurt Associated Press power and clear the way for there,” conceded House Speaker GOP incumbents even more Please see HOUSE, page 8 Clifton freshman surrenders to police in connection with burglaries
Christine M. Tamer nection with several thefts that “Several boys awoke to find would be arrested and that fundamentals,” Doak said. ley said he regularly locks the Staff writer occurred in Penland Residence someone in the room, but they he should secure an attorney, “The doors are self-locking, door to his Penland room. Hall over the past month, Baylor were in a stupor and sleepy so Doak said. so something like this is easy to “It makes me more conscious Clifton freshman Roman Police Chief Jim Doak said. the suspect exited before they Elwell was taken to McLen- defend against.” about watching my stuff,” he Elwell turned himself in to au- During the early morning could stop him,” Doak said. nan County Jail, where he re- Dallas freshman Cale Dicker said. thorities Tuesday and was taken hours, after a thief systematical- Through some “creative in- mains tonight, and bail was set said $60 was stolen from one of A second-degree felony car- to jail on second-degree felony ly sought rooms that had open vestigating,” police were able to at $15,000, a jail spokeswoman his hallmates. ries a minimum sentence of two charges of burglary of a habita- doors or doors that were not se- pinpoint Elwell as the suspect, said. “Guys should keep their years in prison and a maximum tion, according to the Baylor Po- curely shut, the thief would qui- he said. Doak said there is a lesson to doors shut,” he said. “Too many fine of $10,000. lice Department. etly enter and steal cash from Police told Elwell during be learned from the thefts. people leave their doors open.” Tommy Stone contributed to Elwell was charged in con- the residents, he said. an interview last week that he “Students are not doing the Burleson freshman Ben Beaz- this story.
VOL. 106 No. 41 www.baylor.edu/Lariat © 2006, Baylor University 2 The Baylor Lariat Opinion Wednesday, November 8, 2006 Political bickering ought to be least of our worries The latest news from Wash- President Bush. day parties this year after all. in this little debacle. It’s not. But I get this idea that any objec- ington isn’t really news. Well, it’s CNN quoted one top Dem- Do we have anything — any- both Bush and Kerry could do a tive viewer, seeing the entire important, but only in the way ocratic strategist saying Kerry point thing at all — more important little growing. situation of U.S. politics from celebrity gossip is important. should just keep his mouth to be discussing? If we’re done I’m frustrated, and we the outside, might have to stifle It shouldn’t affect my life, but I shut, since he’d already cost of view throwing mud, I’d like to move should be frustrated with lead- a dirty little chuckle every so have to hear about it anyway. the party one election. on to something more impor- ers so obviously more interest- often. John Kerry recently joked In the ensuing playground by jon schroeder tant. Like Iraq. Like illegal ed in humiliating their political It’s like good satire, or maybe that our nation’s students need fight, both John McCain and immigration. Like the fact that opponents than with running a a bad comedy. Either way, to work hard in school, or they’ll Bush got into the action, call- our partisan Congress seems country. watching it hurts just a little too “get stuck in Iraq.” Whoops. ing Kerry’s comments “shame- sorry. No one is happier for hav- to be ineffective. Like gay mar- How can we trust someone much. Didn’t mean to alienate thou- ful” and “an insult to every sol- ing made the comment a con- riage. Like abortion. Like stem- to manage our country, our It’s U.S. politics, and our lead- sands of potential voters and dier in Iraq.” troversy, and of all the time and cell research. Like education, if state, our city when we watch ers better start taking it with a their families. Kerry, always the bigger energy spent on figuring out Kerry and Bush both will kindly him rip into his opponent in a grain of humor and a block of Immediately blasted both by man, shot back that the admin- who said what, I can’t see that keep their mouths shut. Like campaign ad or a press confer- salt if they want to accomplish his own party and (of course) by istration is just afraid to debate the American people have ben- anything at all but this. ence? Surely we’re not inspired anything. the Republicans, Kerry apolo- a “real man.” Then he refused efited in the slightest. Please don’t think this criti- by either side’s shady maneuver- Jon Schroeder is a senior jour- gized — sort of. He said he acci- to apologize. After sulking for a Maybe Bush and Kerry won’t cism is aimed at the offices of ings. And surely we don’t think nalism major from Arvada, Colo- dentally “mangled” a joke about few days, he finally said he was be attending each other’s birth- any of the characters involved this is what politics should be. rado.
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Florida state representative, “At times I have had difficul- The victimizer becomes the and no one on the president’s Granted the attempt to out- going innocently along, until point ty controlling my emotions and victim, a poor innocent at the team bore any responsibility. law drinking wasn’t exactly a alcohol took control of his anger,’’ he said in an e-mail to mercy of evil drink. But Gibson, Foley and Arza success back in the 1920s, but mouth and made it say some of view The Miami Herald. As if the feelings expressed add a shameless new twist: maybe it’s time to have another really naughty things. “I have noticed that this and behaviors exposed are Blame the bottle. go at it. Arza had been under fire for by leonard pitts problem is made worse on those something external to the per- And don’t you love Arza’s Don’t we owe that much to months after political insiders occasions when I have been son, something that poured statement? He has “noticed’’ the public figures who have told Miami-Dade schools chief drinking.’’ unseen from the bottle. that when he drinks, he acts a become the unwitting victims of Rudy Crew, who is black, that and, yes, the N-word. Wednesday, Arza resigned As if Johnnie Walker insult- fool!? fool juice in recent months? Arza had repeatedly used the N- Then, a second man — police his office as prosecutors filed ed those Jews, Stolichnaya sent It’s always been my experi- First, there was Mel Gibson, word to describe him. say he was Arza’s cousin — left charges of witness interference those instant messages and Bud ence that a drunken person actor, minding his own busi- Though admitting he some- three messages that went against him and his cousin, Pau- Light left those voicemails. is more than noticeable. Arza ness, tooling happily down times uses potty language, Arza through pretty much the whole lino Barbon Jr. Granted, the public apology might as well have said, “Drinks Pacific Coast Highway, until swore he never used that par- alphabet of cussing. And isn’t it interesting the has long been a soulless thing. were drunk. Calls were made. alcohol jumped inside him and ticular word. He used the S-word, the A- way alcohol seems to be the Scandal-tainted public fig- Sorrow is felt.’’ made him say terrible things Then, last month, Arza word, the SOB words, the F- modern catch-all explanation ures draft stilted statements Unfortunately responsibility about Jews. learned that another legislator, word, the MF-word and, again, lately for heinous behavior by of regret that somehow never is not accepted. But why should Then, there was Mark Foley, Rep. Gus Barreiro, had filed a the N-word. (It apparently public officials? manage to actually convey any it be? Booze makes such a con- Florida congressman, selflessly written complaint about the didn’t matter that Barreiro is not Small wonder, I suppose. regret. venient scapegoat. seeing to the business of the alleged racial slur against chief black.) The booze-made-me-do-it One is reminded of President If I were an alcoholic, I’d American people, until alcohol Crew. Arza’s cuz also — allegedly apology has the advantage of Clinton’s “apology’’ for alleged be insulted. These clowns give grabbed his fingers and forced His response? He called Bar- — repeatedly threatened to beat seeming like a straight forward campaign finance irregularities. drunks a bad name. them to type lewd messages to reiro and left a profane tirade on Barreiro up. shouldering of responsibility, “Mistakes were made,’’ he Leonard Pitts Jr. is a columnist teenage boys. his voice mail, using the B-word Arza’s explanation? The when in reality it passes respon- said - the implication being that for The Miami Herald.
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Rick quarters and private homes throughout Perry to serve as the first judge of the the county erupted in cries of victory 414th court on September 2005. or sighs of defeat as election results Menard had 15 years of civil law ex- came in Tuesday night. perience before taking the bench. Dur- The McLennan Community College ing her time as judge, she hired staff, bond for $74.5 million passed with furnished the court and decided more 65.47 percent of the vote. than 800 cases. She has also served on Associated Press Vicki Menard, 414th District Judge the Waco Family Abuse Center board. Mason Tvert, right, the lead proponent for incumbent, defeated fellow Baylor “It was elation,” said Menard’s cam- Amendment 44, which would legalize pot in alumna Democrat Merrilee Harman paign manager, Shirley Blantor. “Ev- Colorado, waves to supporters as he talks with Dunnam. Republican Matt Johnson eryone was very confident beacuse we Cindy Lewis in Denver in the last hours of elec- defeated Democratic opponent Scott knew, when you take the high road, tion day. Peterson for the 54th District Court. you’re gonna win.” The MCC bond money will go to Blanton said Menard is very proud the construction of a science building, of being a Baylor alumna. Gay marriage, a general classroom building and an “She attends practically every bas- emergency service center. It will also ketball game, every football game, as abortion bans pass go to building renovations and infra- much as possible,” Blanton said. “The structure like parking lots and roads, watch that she wears has green and said MCC Community Relations Di- gold stones — her Baylor colors.” By David Crary rector Lisa Wilhelmi. Menard has five children and is The Associate Press Under the bond, property taxes will married to Stephen Menard, a phar- increase by $3 monthly for residents macist. Less than three years ago, Me- Amendments to ban gay marriage average homes, worth $95,733. nard’s 18-year-old son Jacob died in a won approval Tuesday in three states — “The next steps are the plans,” Wil- car accident. including Wisconsin, where gay-rights helmi said. “We will start working on “When she was sworn in, she had activists had nursed hopes of engineer- more specific plans. Right now we just (Jacob’s) picture pinned inside her ing the first defeat of such a ban. have the square footage of the build- robe,” Blanton said, adding that her Nationwide, a total of 205 measures ings and the cost per square foot, campaign team uses her son’s white were on the ballots in 37 states, ranging which is how we came up with the to- pickup in parades. from routine bond issues to a riveting tal (amount). We will be getting togeth- “He’s kind of like our inspiration,” contest in South Dakota, where voters er with faculty and directors to help us she said. chose whether to reject a toughest-in- figure out how the insides of the build- Blanton and Dunnam were not the-nation law that would ban virtually ings will look. You probably won’t see available for comment after election re- Melea Burke/Lariat staff all abortions. any ground braking until February or sults came in. Judge Vicki Menard thanks her supporters Tuesday while campaign worker Rex Davis looks on Activists on both sides of the abor- March of 2007.” as election night draws to a close. tion debate were on edge over the cam- She added that the MCC adminis- 54th District Court paign, and early returns showed a close tration will probably begin consulting cinct One and as a felony prosecutor After the elections, the five district contest. If the ban is upheld, abortion- with faculty, deans of the campus and The race between Scott Peterson and appeals attorney. He will assume judges will decide if the 54th District rights supporters are likely to launch a architects this month. and Matt Johnson for the 54th District office as judge in January. Court will begin handling civil cases legal challenge that could lead all the A similar bond election for $73.445 Court Judge was a close match, but “I would like to continue the fine in addition to the criminal cases it now way to the U.S. Supreme Court. million failed by between 200 and 300 Johnson beat his opponent by taking work of Judge George Allen over the takes. Eight states had ban-gay-marriage votes in March 2005. 55.62 percent of the vote. past few years in this court,” Johnson Peterson was not available for com- amendments on their ballots; South “The reason the board called for Matt Johnson, a Republican, earned said, adding that he has no plans to ment after the election. Carolina and Virginia joined Wisconsin this bond election was because of our an undergraduate degree from Baylor push for a change in docket, but he Of the 132,058 residents of McLen- in approving them, while results were enormous enrollment growth,” Will- and a law degree from Oklahoma City would be wiling to make the court nan County, 53,791 took part in the pending in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, helmi said. “Since 1966, we’ve grown University. available for civil cases if it is most election. South Dakota and Tennessee. Similar from an 855 spring enrollment … to a He has had experience as justice of convenient for the other judges in the Lauren Hightower contributed to this amendments have passed previously in 2005 spring enrollment of 8,500.” the peace at McLennan County Pre- county. report. all 20 states to consider them. Colorado voters had an extra option — a measure that would grant domestic- Dewhurst re-elected as lieutenant governor partnership rights to same-sex couples. BEAR BRIEFS Conservatives hoped the same-sex marriage bans might increase turnout By Kris Firth for Republicans. Democrats looked for Reporter Culture Show a boost from low-income voters turning The Asian Students Associa- out on behalf of measures to raise the AUSTIN — In the race for lieutenant gov- tion will host its second annual state minimum wage in six states. The ernor, Republican David Dewhurst was “Pandamonium” culture show wage hike passed in Montana and Ohio; leading with 59 percent of the vote, with at 7 p.m. Friday at the SUB results were pending in Arizona, Colo- 66.5 percent of precincts reporting. bowl in the Bill Daniel Student rado, Missouri, Montana and Nevada. Dewhust has already given his accep- Center. The show is free. In Missouri, a proposed amendment tance speech. allowing stem cell research was a factor “I have been honored to serve as lieu- Philosophy conference in the crucial Senate race there; incum- tenant governor for the last four years,” The “Hannah Andredt in bent Republican Jim Talent opposed the Dewhurst said in the speech. “And I’m the 21st Century: A Global Discourse” conference, cel- measure, while Democratic challenger honored to serve four more.” ebrating the 100th birthday Claire McCaskill supported it. At press time, Dewhurst had 1,923, of Jewish philosopher and Missouri — along with Arizona, 492 votes. There were 3,254,518 votes activist Hannah Andredt, will South Dakota and California — had a counted in all. take place Nov. 9-12 in 133 sharp increase in tobacco taxes on its Dewhurst ran against Democrat Ma- Marrs McLean Science Build- ballot. In California alone, big tobacco ria Luisa Alvarado and Libertarian can- ing. Meals will be provided companies spent more than $56 million didate Judy Baker. throughout the day and tickets fighting a tax increase that would boost Alvarado said she doesn’t see the cam- cost $200. For more informa- the average price of a pack of cigarettes paign as a wasted effort. tion, contact Donna Praesel at to $6.55. “In no way can I go back to living a (254) 710-2866 Even more money — a state record of private life,” Alvarado said. “I’ve gained $133 million — was raised in the fight too much knowledge about what goes on Yearbook pictures over California’s Proposition 87, which in government.” Freshmen, sophomores and would tax companies drilling for oil in In 2002 Dewhurst became the second juniors can have their Round Up yearbook pictures taken the state. The proposal sought to raise Republican in Texas history to serve as Associated Press $4 billion to promote alternative fuels lieutenant governor, the second-most from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and energy-efficient vehicles. powerful position is Texas government. Republican Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst claims victory in his re-election campaign Tuesday in through Friday in the CUB stu- Nevada and Colorado both offered “It’s a victory for Texas, a victory for Austin. The incumbent in the race, Dewhurst focused his campaign on his education program. dent government lounge in the measures — trailing badly in the polls all Republicans,” Dewhurst said in a Bill Daniel Student Center. — that would legalize possession of up speech Tuesday night at the Omni Hotel lions on his campaign, which included Open house to an ounce of marijuana by anyone 21 in Austin. “It’s a victory for Texas, a vic- TV ads. and older. A measure in Rhode Island Dewhurst’s main platform was two- Some people are predicting that De- The Outdoor Adventure Living tory for all Republicans.” and Learning staff will host an would restore voting rights to felons on fold. While focusing on education re- whurst will run for governor in 2010, said open house from 4 to 6 p.m. probation and parole. form, Dewhurst also campaigned heavily Jordan Powell, a Greenville sophomore. today at the North Village Michigan voters decided whether to for Jessica’s Law. If enacted, Jessica’s Law David Dewhurst However, Dewhurst has not officially an- Community Center. Interested bar the state government from using would mandate that all sex offenders be Lieutenant Governor nounced any intent to run. students can tour outdoor race and gender to determine who gets sentenced to a minimum of 25 years in Alvarado said she considered the ex- adventure classrooms and into college, who gets hired and who jail. perience an honor. facilities and ask questions. receives contracts. During his previous term as lieuten- whurst plans to implement Texas Chil- “I went directly to the people,” Alvara- Elsewhere, land use was a hot issue, ant governor, Dewhurst led the charge to dren First, his comprehensive five-point do said. “They deserve an elected official part of a backlash against a 2005 pass meaningful school finance reforms plan which he says addresses the needs who listens to them.” Supreme Court ruling allowing the to raise academic standards. He also gave of Texas children. Last night was a victory for Republi- city of New London, Conn., to buy up teachers a $2,000 across-the-board pay The goals of Dewhurst's program in- cans in both the lieutenant governor and CONTACT US homes to make way for a private com- raise. clude protecting Texas children from gubernatorial races. mercial development. 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By Brad Briggs Antioch Community Church tries to media in the delivery of their messag- and Ashley Stocker set itself apart through a community- es. Reporters based informational network on its Additional research from The Barna Web site. Group showed that larger churches It was only a matter of time before The site is hosted by Church Com- tend to use the innovations of technol- the information age coupled with reli- munity Builder, a company specializ- ogy more than their smaller counter- gion. ing in the development of church tech- parts. The decision of churches to use Hymnals have been replaced with nology. more technology is not entirely based projection screens. Sermons are ac- With the application, church mem- on size, however. companied by sleek PowerPoint pre- bers can log in and view their giving The rising prominence of technol- sentations. statements, upload documents and ogy in churches has resulted in a new Today’s tech-savvy churches are not calendars and post messages in their industry. the time-honored, traditional institu- small-groups zones. There is now an abundance of tion our grandparents grew up in. Antioch information technology companies that specifically cater to a For more than 20 years, Columbus director Blanton Lewis said that while church’s needs by offering sound and Avenue Baptist Church has been utiliz- the technology Antioch uses in its min- lighting equipment, PowerPoint pre- ing cutting-edge technology in its ser- istry is important, it’s not vital. sentations and Web site management. vices. “If all of our equipment went away, BibleGateway.com is another promi- By broadcasting the Sunday morn- I’m sure it wouldn’t be as effective, but nent online resource used to look up ing service each week to audiences our ministry would go on,” Lewis said. Bible verses. There are even online throughout the Waco area, Columbus All this is part of a larger trend churches where visitors can pray to- is able to reach people beyond the walls sweeping sanctuaries across the na- gether in a chat room. of the sanctuary. Photo illustration by Kristina Bateman/Lariat staff tion. However, some churches, such as Dale Blackburn, business admin- According to The Barna Group, a Seventh and James Baptist Church, istrator for Columbus Avenue Baptist Technology has become a ministry tool for many churches. Nearly six out of every 10 church- church enhancement and research or- choose the more traditional route. Church, said he believes a church’s es have Web sites, according to The Barna Group, a church research organization. ganization, nearly six out of every 10 Members seek to connect their past Web site can give visitors an important churches have Web sites. and present by using hymnals and re- first impression. A few blocks down from Columbus, CDs and DVDs of the sermons are About 62 percent of Protestant fraining from pre-recorded and Power- “The first thing people see when Highland Baptist Church also incorpo- also produced for members to take churches use projection technology as Point material. looking for a church is their Web site,” rates many forms of technology into its home and share. well. This amount is up from 39 per- “We really want to maintain the tra- Blackburn said. administration and worship. First Baptist Church of Woodway cent in 2000. dition of our worship service,” Leslie E-mail also has become an integral “Our worship service combines the uses its Web site to help members stay Americans have increasingly Rosencrans, minister of congregational part of their church community. Dur- best of concert and theater production,” involved. brought religious programming into life, said. ing Hurricane Katrina, a church wide said Doug Hankins, assistant college The site allows members the oppor- their homes and cars as well. Rosencrans said the church prefers e-mail was sent asking for help with director at Highland. tunity to sign up for various events via According to a Pew Research Cen- to use the gifts of their congregation displaced families. Within one hour, Highland works to provide a seam- the Internet. ter study, about half of those surveyed rather than rely on media resources. donations began to come in. less worship service, giving church According to Terry Graham, associ- reported watching or listening to reli- “We prefer not to be heavily influ- “A response like this wouldn’t be members information they need in a ate pastor of administration and educa- gious programming at some time. enced by contemporary trends,” Roen- possible if we had sent a request out quick and convenient form, Hankins tion, this feature has resulted in more Churches are now able to connect to crans said. through regular mail,” Blackburn said. said. church wide participation. an audience beyond their geographic Seventh and James may remain the In the future, Blackburn said Co- The Web site for Highland has a col- Graham said an online newsletter limitations. exception, since theMISCELLANEOUS waves of innova- Buy a Classified TODAY! 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On Tuesday, however, Sad- BAGHDAD, Iraq — A somber the afternoon session to ques- The former president’s dam sat quietly, calmly taking and subdued Saddam Hussein tion the testimony of the wit- demeanor was far different from notes as four Kurdish witnesses called on Iraqis to “forgive, rec- nesses, who told of a mass kill- his performance Sunday, when gave their testimony. oncile and shake hands” as he ing of Iraqi Kurds in the 1987- another court convicted him in Saddam’s goal in making the returned to court Tuesday for 88 Operation Anfal crackdown the deaths of about 150 Shiite statement was unclear. his Kurdish genocide trial two on Kurdish guerrillas. Muslims following an assassina- However, the remarks fol- days after being sentenced to Saddam then calmly spoke tion attempt against him in the lowed at least two other pub- death in a separate case. about how the Prophet Muham- town of Dujail in 1982. lic declarations by Saddam in Iran urged Iraq to disregard mad and Jesus Christ asked for Saddam and two others were recent weeks in which he urged calls for clemency and hang the forgiveness for those who had sentenced to death by hanging. national unity — perhaps to ousted president, saying Sad- opposed them. Saddam thundered, “Long live secure a more favorable place in dam’s “very existence is anti- “I call on all Iraqis, Arabs the people and death to their history or to encourage contacts human.” and Kurds, to forgive, reconcile enemies” when the sentence was between the Americans and his The startling call from Sad- and shake hands,” Saddam said imposed. supporters. Wednesday, November 8, 2006 News The Baylor Lariat 5 Author to explore biblical story roots
By Kori Chappell “He has several books that where the Bible took place in or- opportunity for students to Reporter are the foundation for his dis- der to make it more real. learn about what is going on the cussion,” said Mary Goolsby, “I wanted to read the Bible, Middle East. A decade of traveling in the library advancement coordina- but it was so distant,” he said. “He’s an engaging speaker Middle East to search for the tor. “The Bible is really a great ad- and I think he puts forth some birthplaces of Biblical stories He will talk about how Abra- venture story. If I went to these good ideas as far as what we will be explored in a lecture by ham is the father of Judaism, places I could have a good time have in common,” Hair said. an award winning author Thurs- Christianity and Islam, and and learn something, too.” Goolsby said last year the day night. how these three religions can Feiler said he was trying lecture had about a thousand Bruce Feiler has written eight find common ground and seek a to answer the big question of people in attendance, and this books, been on the cover of Time more peaceful existence. whether religion will tear hu- year a crowd of about the same magazine, hosted a PBS special “Religion is the number one mans apart or keep humans to- size is expected to turn out. and is a contributor to National topic in the world today from gether. The proceeds from ticket and Public Radio. Iraq to terrorism to the Da Vinci “I would love for people to T-shirt sales will go to a project Courtesy art His lecture is part of the fifth- Code,” Feiler said. walk away with the feeling that to improve the library. Author Bruce Feiler traveled to the locations of the Bible stories to research the annual Ferguson-Clark lecture “What I’ve done over the last each of us can make a differ- “Each year we try to do a stu- roots of Christianity, which he’s written about in many of his eight books. series, which features well- decade is travel through war ence in religious reconciliation,” dent-centered project,” Goolsby known authors. zones visiting … a lot of these Feiler said. said. for it. The lecture will begin at 7 Feiler’s lecture will be a sum- places that we learn about as Associate dean and director Usually money goes to reno- Goolsby said this year’s pro- p.m. Thursday at Waco Hall. mary of three of his books and a children.” of university libraries Bill Hair, vations, she said, since there ceeds will provide new study ar- Student tickets are $5 and fac- decade of his travels. He was inspired to research said the lecture will be a good isn’t much money in the budget eas with some furniture. ulty tickets are $10. Woman falls Full speed ahead. to death We remove the barriers, so you can accelerate your career. We’ve created an environment that’s conducive to personal at Leap and professional growth and success. At Ernst & Young, we’re recognized for our inclusive culture that expects everyone to By Christine M. Tamer and Lauren Hightower contribute and everyone to grow. Stop just long enough to visit Staff writer and reporter us on campus, or at ey.com/us/careers. A woman fell to her death shortly after noon on Tuesday when she intentionally slid over the ledge of Lovers Leap in Cam- eron Park, said Steve Anderson, spokesman for the Waco Police Department. Sarah Marie Rebecca, 28, crawled over the Lovers Leap wall and refused park bystand- ers’ requests to return to safety. When police officers arrived at the scene, they found Rebecca sitting on the rock ledge. Anderson said Rebecca con- tinually refused officers’ at- tempts to get her to step away from the cliff’s edge. She then intentionally slid off the ledge she was sitting on. Before falling, she turned back toward officers while holding onto the rock ledge, Anderson said. An officer offered Rebecca a repelling rope, but Anderson said she refused the officer’s help. While one of the respond- ing officers was speaking with Rebecca, she let go of the ledge she was holding onto and fell to her death. Anderson said officers expe- rienced “a feeling of helpless- ness.” “It was obvious that they felt how anyone would feel when trying to keep someone from taking their own life and then right there in front of them they just jumped,” Anderson said. Monique Ortega, an El Paso senior, said Lovers Leap has made her nervous since her freshman year. She said the wall is low and even appears broken in some areas. “It’s really bad,” she said. “There should be a lot more things to keep people from get- ting to those dangerous parts.” Ortega said the city should do “whatever it takes” to prevent this kind of incident or a repeat of last February’s accidental death. One of her suggestions was the inclusion of a “buffer zone” between the wall and the cliff. “How many more people have to die before they do something about this?” Ortega asked. Attempts to contact Jonathan Cook, the City of Waco Parks and Recreation community re- lations officer, after hours were unsuccessful. 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DRIPPING SPRINGS, — A former Republican lawmaker unseated four years ago by state Rep. Patrick Rose physically attacked him Tuesday at a poll- ing site where Rose was greet- ing voters in his race for a third term, authorities said. Rose, who said he wasn’t injured, is running for re-elec- tion for District 45 against Republican Jim Neuhaus. Rose said there had been no brewing enmity with Green and that he „ „ doesn’t know what prompted Audit Tax Transaction Advisory Services the alleged attack. The alleged assault happened © 2006 Ernst & Young llp !@# about 11:30 outside Sunset Can- yon Baptist Church.
EY_TX013_FLSPD.indd 1 8/16/2006 3:27:21 PM 6 The Baylor Lariat sports Wednesday, November 8, 2006 Cross country runners go the distance in district meet
By David Kaye Reporter “I run as far as Dallas The Baylor men’s and women’s cross and back every month.” country teams traveled 43,680 miles, Cross country by the numbers: the equivalent of running almost twice Loren Hodges around the world, during 21 weeks of • The men’s and women’s training leading up to the Big 12 Con- cross country teams ran ference meet Oct. 27. But they didn’t 43,680 miles in 21 weeks use any gas. of training to get ready for “I run more than a “It’s a hard thing to imagine, but it’s the Big 12 Conference Bearathon every weekend.” not as horrific as it sounds,” senior Bo meet. Price said. “Once you get in shape to do • The circumference of Erin Bedell it, it can actually be enjoyable.” the earth is approximately These Bears don’t hibernate dur- 24,901.55 miles. ing the offseason. While most of their • Athletes piled on as many classmates are relaxing, the 35 Baylor as 100 miles per week in “I run more miles in a distance runners spend their summers the summer to prepare for week than I drive.” running as many as 100 miles per week the season. in an effort to build a “base.” • Waco is 102 miles away Rob Morrow “It’s hard to train in the summer in from Austin. the Texas heat,” head Coach Todd Har- • Training this year aver- bour said. “But you can’t run the qual- aged 70 to 80 miles a week for men and 50 to 70 miles ity of meets that we run without a huge per week for women. “I run more in a month than most base. It gives us a hardness that carries people will walk in one year.” us through the season.” As the season begins, their train- Ben Haby ing drops to 70 to 80 miles per week for men and 50 to 70 miles per week for women. But that doesn’t make their workload any easier. As student-ath- much emphasis on the team encour- hospital after being hit by a car during Harbour said he knows what it takes and the men finished eighth. While the letes, cross country runners have to ages runners to work together toward practice. to be successful. He learned from his women didn’t finish as high as they had budget more than just their time. a common goal. Though he suffered several abra- days as a Baylor athlete that there’s no hoped, since they came into the meet “It’s not even just the practices. It’s “A lot of people think that we’re just sions, hip contusions and road rash, limit to what can be achieved through ranked third in the Big 12, the men’s like an entirely different lifestyle,” ju- running on our own, but really we’re Price only missed one meet. He said hard work and dedication. team improved on last year’s 12th-place nior Jacob Jones said. “We live totally not because of the way the team score being in good shape aided in a quick Former track and field Coach Clyde finish. different than a lot of people. We’re on works,” Plano junior Lyndsy Bedell recovery. Hart recruited Harbour to run for The runners’ next challenge is the totally different schedules. We eat dif- said. “The better everybody does indi- “Part of (the accident) is a mystery to Baylor in 1978. Harbour went on to be- South Central Regional Champion- ferent than 99 percent of people. If you vidually, the better the team does as a me,” Price said. “Eleven years of run- come the Southwest Conference cham- ships, which will be held Saturday at don’t have somebody by your side do- whole.” ning and a lifetime of mileage helps. pion in the 1,500 meters in each of his Cottonwood Creek Golf Course in ing that, it can get rough.” Despite the runners’ dedication, in- Sometimes an injury like that isn’t as four years as a Bear, and his time of Waco. The women’s race kicks off at So the runners lean on each other. juries can often ruin an entire season bad as it should be.” 3:50.3 still stands as the record for the 10 a.m., and the men will run at 11 Not just in training, but also in com- for cross country runners. Price hasn’t lost sight of his running best mile ever run by a collegiate. a.m. The top two teams from each of petition. Mononucleosis forced Plano sopho- goals, even after being hit by a car. He’s After running professionally as one the eight regions will receive automatic “If you’re running just for yourself, more Erin Bedell to take a redshirt after one of three seniors trying to lead the of the world’s top milers, Harbour re- bids to nationals, and the next best 15 it’s a whole lot easier to give up in a competing in just one meet during the men’s team to the NCAA champion- turned to Baylor to coach cross country teams overall will receive at-large bids. race,” Price said. “You see your team- 2006 season. Senior Brittany Brock- ships for the first time since 1995. in 2000. He credits Hart with making The women’s team has competed at mate running right next to you in a man also took a redshirt after suffer- “This is my last year, and I’ve had a him the person and coach he is today. nationals the past three years, finish- race, and you think, ‘Well they’re not ing a stress fracture during 2006 track lot of bumps in the road. I didn’t have “I wasn’t interested in coming to a ing 15th last year. The women hope to giving up, so I can’t give up either.’” season. as much summer training as I wanted Christian university, but because of qualify with a top-two spot at region- While runners individually score “We live on the edge, and injuries to,” Price said. “Then I came back and who Coach Hart was, I came to Baylor,” als. Although the men haven’t been to points, cross country is a team sport. are as much a part of our program as got hit by a car. My motivation is just Harbour said. “I’ve never once regretted nationals since 1995, they’re hoping to The top five runners from each school they are any other sport,” Harbour said. to do as much as I possibly can for the that decision. God used this university change that this weekend. determine how their team places “If you’re not running hard enough to team — to be a good team leader.” and the people here to change my life. No matter the race’s outcome, they’ll against other schools in the meet. get injured, then you probably aren’t Harbour said he’s pleased with the It’s a little overwhelming to think about continue to pound out the mileage. Individuals score one point for each training hard enough. That’s just the progress the men’s team has shown at times.” Running 43,680 miles is a lot of work place they finish, with first getting one way it is.” this season. Despite sickness, injuries and freak for 35 runners, but they say they run point, second getting two and so on. Price has proven that some inju- “We’ve got a hard-working group of accidents, the runners have prevailed because it’s what they love to do. The lower the team scores, the better ries are unavoidable, regardless of the guys, and I’m so proud of what they’ve throughout the season. The women’s “It’s like those T-shirts that say, ‘Our it places. intensity of training. Just two meets accomplished,” he said. “They’ve put team finished fifth at the Big 12 Con- sport is your sport’s punishment,’” Har- A scoring system that places so into the season, he spent time in the the program on solid ground.” ference Cross Country Championships, bour said. “Most people look at run- Lady Bears rip up Jaguars 103-50 in final exhibition matchup After slow start, Baylor to see that we came from behind tain that has tried to lead the and to show that we really are “I was dizzy I was basketball team, which is hard dominates opponent young and we really are learning. to do when you’ve only been in a I definitely think we are getting screaming so loud. It program one year.” By Will Parchman better.” was a great play and I’m Igniting the Lady Bears’ final Sports writer Despite the slow start, Baylor push was a behind-the-back pass overcame a sloppy showing in the happy it was completed.” from Bradley underneath the bas- The Baylor women’s basketball first half and took a 47-29 lead ket late in the second half, setting team won its second of its two pre- before heading into the locker Jhasmin Player up an easy lay-up for fellow fresh- season exhibition games Tuesday room at halftime. junior guard man forward Danielle Wilson. night, defeating the Houston Jag- The Jaguars successfully “It really brought a spark. I uars 103-50 at the Ferrell Special employed half- and full-court trap actually caught a head-rush get- Events Center. defenses for most of the game, Baylor railed off a 20-2 run to cap ting so excited,” Player said. “I was Despite facing a clearly over- which the Lady Bears seemed to the first half. dizzy I was screaming so loud. It matched opponent, it took some struggle in the early portions of After figuring out Houston’s was a great play and I’m happy it time for the Baylor women’s bas- the game. defensive press, Baylor put it on was completed.” ketball team to warm up against “I think it’s very obvious, if cruise control in the second half Bradley said the play put an a Jaguars team playing more for you watch the game, that we have en route to the comfortable 53- emphatic capper on what was a pride than practice. talent,” head Coach Kim Mulkey point win. solid night of effort. The Jaguars, who are not affili- said. Junior guard Jhasmin Player “That’s a pass that I was ated with a school and play only “But what we don’t have is and Mosby were the game’s two allowed to make in high school,” exhibition contests, gave the Lady experience. It excites me, the tal- leading scorers, combining for 45 Bradley said. “I saw Danielle open Bears a brief scare, leading by as ent that we have, but I’m realistic minutes and 35 points. and I knew she’s somebody who many as six points in the game’s to understand that we have a long “Jhasmin has to play because was going to finish.” first 15 minutes. way to go.” she works her rear end off,” Mulkey The Lady Bears’ next contest Freshman forward Jessika Baylor’s dominating post pres- said. “She just plays hard.” will be their season opener at 7 Bradley said the Lady Bears’ lack ence played its part in overcom- Mulkey also acknowledged p.m. Friday against North Texas of experience served as a wake-up ing what would be a short-lived Mosby’s leadership qualities, say- at home, kicking off the WNIT call following their 71-point win lead for Houston, and outscored ing that her greatest asset could tournament. last Thursday. the Jaguars 48-16 in the paint. be slowing down at the right For Player and the rest of the Nathan Obbards/Roundup staff “(Houston) was a lot better Led by senior forward Bernice times and saving her seemingly Lady Bears’ roster, the regular than the team we played the other Mosby’s 14 first-half points, the boundless energy. season can’t come soon enough. Forward Bernice Mosbey goes up for a layup against a Houston Jag- night,” Bradley said. Lady Bears broke open the game “She’s been a great leader,” “The sky is the limit for this uar defender Tuesday night at the Ferrell Special Events Center. “I think it was an eye-opener for good. Facing a 29-27 deficit, Mulkey said. “She’s been a cap- team,” Player said.
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By Stephen Cortez for the most part, Gerard Way’s amid all the carnival-like aura, chorus is catchy, detailing how Contributor vocals are pretty solid. My Chemical Romance man- much teenagers frighten Way, Tracks like “This Is How ages to drop in a fairly chaotic which confused me considering It is certainly an oddity that a I Disappear,” “The Sharpest breakdown. the demographics of the band’s release like The Black Parade by Lives” and “House of Wolves” But, just when things are punk-rock fan base. Between the My Chemical Romance can fly are as good as anything the band about to head in the right direc- country music twang and sing- as low under the radar as it has. has released so far — crunching tion, the comedy returns in the along lyrics, I couldn’t help but guitar, decent lyrics and a solid form of a brief Liza Minnelli feel like I was listening to Garth ALBUMREVIEW hard rock feel. “Sleep” pulls off cameo. That’s not a joke; she Brooks’ greatest hits. the ballad concept fairly well really sings a few lines. Once you get past the annoy- After a breakthrough second without being too whiny. That’s Then there’s the unneces- ingly obvious rip-offs and the release (Three Cheers For Sweet the good news. sary slow songs, a category the off-the-wall humor, The Black Revenge) and heavy airplay for Turning to a track like “Wel- band just can’t seem to con- Parade has its moments. There The Black Parade’s first single, come to the Black Parade,” the quer. “Cancer” features overly are several tracks I highly rec- “Welcome to the Black Parade,” musical plagiarism is blatant. explained cancer metaphors (I ommend, and even the silly you would think that fans would The extensive intro is almost know, very original) without any songs have their moments. be lined up around the corner intentionally reminiscent of amount of meaningful depth. “I Surely there will be some who waiting for this one. However, Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Don’t Love” comes off as a half- think that all of these intricacies it seems the public can smell a The middle of the track seems hearted attempt at a love-gone- are a brilliant addition to what rat. like everything is back to nor- wrong ballad. “Disenchanted” was already a pretty quality act. Countless times throughout mal, but a stadium-ready chant explains itself perfectly with the To some degree, they may pres- The Black Parade you find your- and another ripped-off solo put chorus: “You’re just a sad song ent some valid arguments. I just self thinking, “I’ve heard this me right back in the Murfmobile with nothing to say.” Hey, that’s couldn’t quite sell myself on the somewhere before.” But where? with Wayne and Garth head- exactly what I was thinking! idea of My Chemical Romance After some careful thought, the banging and screaming “Mama These tracks seem out of place incorporating trumpets and answer may shock you. Queen? mia, let me go!” not only with the album but Liza Minnelli. Bon Jovi? Coldplay? Garth “Mama” has to be one of the with the band. Give it a try: Find something Brooks? more comical numbers on The My personal favorite is about The Black Parade that For the sake of fairness, Black Parade. The track is riddled “Teenagers.” The track begins grabs hold of you and treasure Courtesy photo things aren’t as out of place as with just a dash of Panic! at the with electric guitar and country it. If you don’t find anything, My Chemical Romance’s new album, The Black Parade, was released nation- they seem. The punk-rock gui- Disco and Way fighting the urge music chords and really doesn’t don’t say I didn’t tell you so. wide on Oct. 24. tar is actually an upgrade, and, to sing in an Italian accent. And detract from that path. The Grade: C The Fray reaches top of charts Spears files By John J. Moser Fray’s success, as shows use its live than on the record because for divorce McClatchy Newspapers moody, emotional, atmospheric I think we are learning better music to emphasize dramatic how to play them now,” Wysocki By Jeremiah Marquez Ben Wysocki proffers several scenes. HBO even used “How said. The Associated Press explanations — none of them to Save a Life” over a montage Moreover, to keep the raw very convincing — why The of The Sopranos to promote the sound, the recording was done LOS ANGELES — Britney Fray’s latest single, “How to Save acclaimed series. with no post-production. Spears is saying bye-bye K-Fed. a Life,” has become even bigger The Denver band also has “There’s an energy live that is The pop princess filed for than the summer’s “Over My played virtually every late-night kind of irreplaceable in the stu- divorce Tuesday from her hus- Head (Cable Car).” talk show (Letterman, Leno, dio, and we just absolutely loved band, former backup dancer Finally, the drummer for the Conan, Craig Kilborn) and on The Electric Factory,” he said. and aspiring rapper Kevin Fed- Denver piano-rock band laughs Thursday performed on Good For a band in the midst of erline. and gives in to the obvious. “It Morning America. such a whirl, life can be pretty The Los Angeles County might just be Grey’s Anatomy The Fray’s music, packed with hectic. Superior Court filing cites “irrec- that made it a bigger hit,” he said piano melodies and percolating “If you’re not ready for it, oncilable differences,” said court during a phone interview from a melodrama that has drawn com- it can really screw you up,” MCT spokeswoman Kathy Roberts. St. Louis theater parking lot. parisons to Coldplay, clearly has Wysocki said. The Fray’s video “How To Save a Life” was shown on the season premiere of Spears, 24, married Feder- Bingo! Fact is, after the video struck a chord with listeners. Wysocki, Isaac Slade (vocals, the top-rated ABC-TV drama Grey’s Anatomy. line, 28, in 2004. They have a for “How to Save a Life” was The group’s 2005 debut disc, piano), Joe King (guitar, vocals) 1-year-old son, Sean Preston, shown on the top-rated ABC- How To Save A Life (Epic), hit and Dave Welsh (guitar) are all out,” Wysocki said. tor, but Wysocki said “the song and an infant son, Jayden James, TV drama’s season premiere, platinum, and last August The in their early to mid-20s and find And though all band mem- and the subject matter kind of who was born Sept. 12. it raced to No. 3 on Billboard’s Fray released a live EP recorded grounding in their families. bers are Christians, they are not goes beyond that.” A message left with Spears’ Hot 100 (it is No. 5 this week), on May 26 at The Electric Fac- “We might have just played a Christian band. The band has been writ- attorney, Laura Wasser, was not eclipsing “Over My Head’s” peak tory in Philadelphia. to 6,000 people or something, Singer-pianist Slade has said ing songs for a new disc, and immediately returned. at No. 8. “A lot of the inspiration (for but we get off stage and call our “How to Save a Life” was inspired Wysocki said he expects the Federline’s attorney, Mark Television exposure certain- the EP) came from us starting to wives, and they’re waiting for us by the suicide of a crack-addict- next album to be as emotionally Vincent Kaplan, issued a state- ly has been a component of The like some of these songs better to get home and take the trash ed teen to whom he was a men- charged as How To Save a Life. ment declining comment.
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By Daniel Youngblood since Kansas State,” he said. team and be held accountable Sports editor “We need to get everybody to- for the team’s success. gether, (including defensive co- “One thing we have to do is Through the first five games ordinator Bill) Bradley and all appeal to the seniors that these of the Baylor football team’s sea- the coaches, and get something are their last two chances,” he son, the Bears’ defense was seen right. said. “We have got to appeal to as their strength while their of- “If not, we’re going to be them to help get everybody up fense was considered somewhat wrong the rest of the season.” and then appeal to the younger of a liability. Coming into his senior sea- guys. Five weeks later, that percep- son, Wilson said he had high “We’ve got to get their confi- tion has changed. hopes for the Baylor defensive dence back up.” After allowing just 14.8 points unite. Morriss said his team has not through its first five games, the Ten games into the Bears’ given up on the season. Baylor defense has given up an 12-game schedule, their defense “I heard Bill (Bradley) talk- average of 43 points in its last ranks 11th in the Big 12 in scor- ing about how the kids were a five contests. ing defense, ninth in pass de- little bit embarrassed,” he said. Kristina Bateman/Lariat staff Since holding Kansas State fense and last in rush defense. “I think that’s a good sign really University to three points on And while the Bears are because they care and it’s im- Last-minute push Sept. 30, the Bears have surren- tied for third in the conference portant to them that they don’t dered point totals of 34, 63, 35, with 22 takeaways, only six of let it happen again to them this Georgetown senior Julia Bustos, Waco resident Georgia Bell and Baylor alumna Michelle St. Lawrence, a 31 and 55 to its last five confer- those have come in the last five week.” Lake Jackson resident, support Republican Van Taylor Tuesday outside the Wiethorn Visitors Center. ence foes. games. While the Bears, 4-6, could While the team has two wins Baylor has given up big still receive a bowl bid if they in each of the five-game stretch- chunks of yardage on the ground win their last two games, a bowl es, more pressure has been and through the air, and after al- game at this point appears un- placed on the Baylor offense to lowing 55 points and 682 total likely. keep the Bears in games. yards to Texas Tech University But senior outside safety from page 1 battle and one I will always be- Strayhorn addressed a The offense, which averaged Saturday, the team’s confidence Maurice Linguist said he’s not PERRY lieve was worth fighting,” Bell crowd of 150 at the Driskill 21.6 points through the first five has been shaken. shaken by adversity and he’s not the U.S. Air Force for five years. told supporters. Hotel in Austin Tuesday night contests, has scored an aver- “Any time you let an offense surprised that people have writ- He first was elected commis- “I hope you think so, too,” after calling Gov. Perry to con- age of 28.8 points in its last five put 50-plus points on you — if ten the Bears off. sioner of agriculture, followed he said. gratulate him on his victory. games. you have any pride as a defen- “Last time I checked, we got by a seat in the Texas House Alex Neville, a San Antonio “I will continue being one Senior defensive back C.J. sive player — you have to take Oklahoma State and Oklahoma of Representatives, lieutenant junior and president of Baylor tough grandma, watching out Wilson said the defense’s play this personally,” senior corner- on the schedule and we need governor, and finally reaching Democrats, said Bell did well for our precious resource: all of in the recent weeks is not ac- back Anthony Arline said. “It’s two wins to get into a bowl,” he the top as Texas Governor in considering he was running in our children,” she said. ceptable and that the unit des- very embarrassing.” said. “If you got any fight in you 2000 when then-Gov. George such a Republican state. A Texan by birth, Stray- perately needs to regroup. Head Coach Guy Morriss — any heart — then you’re not go- W. Bush resigned to run for “I’m sorry that (Bell) lost, horn’s campaign focused on “We have to, collectively as said he thinks the Bears will be ing to give up. president. but I’m pretty proud of what we improving Texas schools, a defense, get together and find able to rebound Saturday against “We’ve got Oklahoma State During the campaign, Perry did this election night,” Neville providing real security and a out what’s going wrong because Oklahoma State, but his seniors Saturday, and this defense is go- highlighted three issues: edu- said. “Perry already had a fol- responsible government. As a we haven’t played a solid game will have to take control of the ing to be ready to play.” cation, border security and lowing, and already being in former public school teacher job creation in Texas. Perry office gave him the edge he and a grandmother of six, she spokesman Robert Black said needed to win.” maintained that education was from page 1 all these are ongoing issues in Neville said she’s unsure her first priority. HOUSE Texas. what the political future of Campaign finances limited fallout from a federal corruption investigation and Perry offered console to his Texas will look like if the state the exposure of Friedman’s Don Sherwood who admitted to a long-term affair fellow candidates and noted keeps moving in the same di- campaign, unlike Perry’s or with a much younger woman who says he choked that while they all had differ- rection. Bell’s which were backed by her. ences, they shared a mutual “I definitely don’t think very large donations in the public Midway through the evening, Pelosi, a grand- love: Texas. many changes are going to be and private sector. mother five times over, briefly addressed a crowd “Today’s victory must be happening,” Neville said. “We were up against three of party faithful at an election-night fete at a about preparing for tomorrow’s She is placing hope for very powerful machines,” Washington hotel. “I thank all of you for taking Texas,” Perry said. “This cam- change in the hands of local Friedman said. “Two of them us to where we are tonight,” said Pelosi, who won paign is over and our work has politicians and Democrats in have limitless funds. That an 11th term. just begun.” the Senate. made us gypsies on a pirate Ethics woes, the war and overall anger toward Perry heightened security Bell’s campaign focused on ship.” Bush appeared to drive voters to the Democrats, along the border by providing the environment, mainly the He recalled a conversation according to surveys by The Associated Press security cameras to monitor il- adverse affects of proposed with Democrats when he was and the television networks of voters as they left legal immigration. coal plants such as pollution deciding in which party to run. voting places. Several traditionally hard-fought He also has made efforts and economic problems, and They said it would take $10 demographic groups were choosing Democrats, to increase education fund- ethical reform, saying that million to $20 million to win including independents, moderates, the middle ing as well as teacher salaries. Perry has no moral ground to the campaign. class and suburban women. Throughout his term as gov- stand on. Friedman said if Bell had Those early exit polls also showed that three ernor, Perry has created more Comptroller Carole Keeton won the campaign he “would in four voters said corruption was very important than 600,000 jobs in Texas. Strayhorn and Kinky Friedman have had to go to France with to their vote, and they tended to vote Democratic. At his election night party in ran with hopes of following in Barbra Streisand.” In a sign of a dispirited GOP base, most white Associated Press Houston, where a band played the footsteps of Sam Houston. Melinda Henderson, Amanda evangelicals said corruption was very important U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton, greet supporters after her re- country music, Bell called Per- Not since 1859 has Texas had Bray, Grace Maalouf and The As- to their vote — and almost a third of them turned election as she leaves the stage after speaking at a Demo- ry to congratulate him. an Independent elected gover- sociated Press contributed to this to the Democrats. cratic party victory celebration Tuesday in New York. “It has been a long, hard nor. story.
CHET from page 1 that will involve Waco’s VA hos- its effects on elections and pub- outcome) is going to be.” graduate and a Marine Corps pital, Baylor University and Fort lic policy, Edwards and Taylor “He’s always been Taylor moved to District 17 in Reservist. He based much of his long-term care in areas of medi- Hood. together have spent nearly $4.5 the summer of 2005 to oppose campaign platform on his ser- cine, surgery, psychiatry and Longtime Waco resident million on their campaigns. for the people.” Edwards. The district extends vice history and made repeated rehabilitation. In 2003, the Paul Carrizales, a veteran and The Center for Responsive south from Johnson County, promises that, as a veteran, he CARES commission, operated retiree, said he has always sup- Politics shows that Taylor had Paul Carrizales just south of Dallas, to Navasota would equip the military and by the U.S. Department of Veter- ported Edwards because of his to contribute $775,000 of his Chet Edwards supporter – a 200-plus mile swath that in- law enforcement with the prop- ans Affairs and responsible for willingness to help people in his personal wealth to counterbal- cludes Baylor and Texas A&M er tools and equipment needed evaluating the performance of situation. ance recent news that the Na- universities and Fort Hood. to win the war on terror. VA hospitals, recommended that “He’s always been for the tional Republican Committee “I’m really pumped. One The district’s total popula- When asked, Taylor said he the department close Waco’s VA people,” Carrizales said. “He’s pulled almost $1.5 million from hundred and forty-four people tion is 651,620, with more than was unsure of his plans for the campus. always been upfront and ex- his campaign. at my polling location came up 55,000 veterans. future. The well-liked Corpus Chris- tended his hand and tried to A spokesman for the commit- and said they’re voting for Van Casey Phillips, Taylor’s cam- “I’m going to wake up alive ti native has secured $44 mil- help anyone who walks in his tee said the decision was a “mat- Taylor for Congress,” Taylor paign manager, said the camps tomorrow. I’ll still be around.” lion in investments for defense office.” ter of campaign strategy” but said. “No matter who wins, we been working hard in the com- Edwards sent his regards to jobs, road improvements, clean- The win wraps up two long the committee was still commit- ran a good campaign. munity. “Van has put 55,000 Taylor in his victory speech. ing up Lake Waco and other and expensive campaigns. ted to endorsing Taylor. Taylor expressed his anxiety miles on his truck campaigning “I want to thank Van Taylor priorities for McLennan County. According to the Center for Before the race, Taylor ex- to know the election results. this year,” Phillips said. “He’s for his service as a Marine in Additionally, Edwards recently Responsive Politics, a nonpar- pressed his excitement and said “It’s like Christmas. You get shaken a lot of hands and met a Iraq,” Edwards said. “I respect secured $3 million for post-trau- tisan, nonprofit research group he knew it was going to be a to the end of the race and you lot of people.” Van for his service and wish matic stress disorder research that tracks money in politics and very close race. just want to find out what (the Taylor is a Harvard College him the best.”
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