Student Health Care Baylor Graduate Students Work to Relieve Policy Migraines

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ROUNDING UP CAMPUS NEWS SINCE 1900 The Baylor Lariat thursday, October 11, 2007 Student health care Baylor graduate students work to relieve policy migraines

By Shannon Daily headacheheadache Reporter He received coverage from an employer and are about seven students on the com- coverage offered at the University of North mittee so far. hile United States health Carolina before he came to Baylor. Baylor is in its second of three care and health insurance “I sort of thought all health insurance years with its chosen provider, Aca- battle problem after prob- was the same, and it’s not,” Beavers said. demic HealthPlans. According to lem, Baylor student health During the first meeting with the gradu- Townsend, the insurance provider insurance faces a conun- ate students, Townsend proposed a kind of selection process involved a commit- drum of its own. “Insurance 101 seminar.” tee composed of students, faculty Students don’t under- “Any students would be welcome,” and staff that collaborated with the stand health insurance. Townsend said, “but it would be especially university purchasing department W“Most students don’t know a great deal important to students who had chosen to to compare proposals. about insurance because that’s normally an purchase the university plan.” The committee chose a plan with area that their parents have taken care of,” The graduate students also discussed the low cost and a greater num- Rosemary Townsend, director of business ways to make health insurance at Baylor ber of benefits, Townsend said. affairs and administration, said. “So it’s a more affordable and beneficial for students, “It’s trying to find that balance learning process for most students. (Stu- North Carolina graduate student Daniel between how much of what we dents have) never before this time been a Beavers said. want we can afford to buy.” consumer of an insurance product.” Townsend said an increase in the insur- In February and March A group of graduate students, all having ance pool would help to lower the cost for of 2005, the Texas Depart- encountered different problems with their all students. ment of Insurance sur- student health insurance coverage, have “The greater the number of people cov- veyed students on nine begun a dialogue with Townsend and other ered, the less the risk is,” Townsend said. college campuses in student health insurance representatives in “The probability of all of them getting sick Texas, including an attempt to clear up areas of confusion. decreases with the number of people cov- “We’ve (been) cutting through the myths ered.” Please see POLICY, and realities of (health insurance),” Beavers The greater the size of the pool also helps page 4 said. to decrease a policy’s premium. “Your pre- Although they’ve only had one meeting mium each year is based on two things – so far, Beaver said it served as an education- what’s the size of the pool, how many people al session. Townsend said the health center are in this covered bunch, and how many wants to help students get the most from claims have been made against this plan their insurance. this year,” Townsend said. “To me, it’s a part of education that the The Baylor Health Center has recently health center can provide,” Townsend said. launched a student health advisory com- “We want (students) to be well-informed, mittee. Linda Bostwick, nurse practitioner savvy consumers,” at the Health Center, is helping to start the It’s important to have a full understand- group. Bostwick said the committee is only ing of what you’re dealing with, Beavers said. in its preliminary stages. “We’re trying to While some of the students within the dia- figure out what role this group will play, but logue are paying for their insurance on their basically (the group is) a conduit of informa- Photo Illustration own for the first time, Beavers was more con- tion from the students to the Health Cen- Abbie Rosen cerned with the nature of health insurance. ter,” she said. According to Bostwick, there and Laurisa Lopez Lariat Staff Technology gap closing, study says Baylor professors say Defense for Personnel and Readiness United States was to lose their edge in tinue to encourage young people to asked the RAND Corporation to hold science and technology, the national develop technical science and engi- foreign advancement a meeting to discuss data presented economy, security and standard of neering skills. not a concern for U.S. by experts from academic circles, living could all take a dive. “We need to grow more of our own government and the private sector. In an e-mail sent to The Lariat, Dr. talent,” Gardner said, “The downside Bryant Clark The meeting was held on Nov. 8, Joe McKinney, professor of interna- of retracting a lot of talent from other Reporter 2006. Last Friday the RAND Corpo- tional economics, said, “the fact that countries is that you’re promoting ration finished their assessment and we have the leading research univer- brain drain from developing coun- The United States has long been released the report to the public. sities in the world, in combination tries— countries that need to have atop the world when it comes to sci- Dr. Mike Thompson, an associate with great venture capital markets their own young, talented people ence and technology, but lately con- professor of electrical and computer and a good business climate, should serving their societies.” cern has been developing that the engineering, said he thinks the rea- give us the edge for quite a while.” Still, Gardner thinks the U.S. is U.S. is losing its competitive advan- son so many international students Concerning why other nations are ahead of the game. “In terms of over- tage. want to come and study in the United making such strides, “Some coun- all research funding, publications, Globalization, the rise of science States is because of its exceptional tries have been very poor for awhile. Nobel Prize winners, by almost any centers in developing countries, such educational system. And it’s just been in recent years that measure, the United States currently as China, India and South Korea, the “You want to study at the best they have developed an economy of has a wide lead over any other coun- increasing number of foreign-born programs to be the best,” Thompson quality,” McKinney said. “As they do tries,” he said. Ph.D. students in the United States said. “Our national structure is set that, they’re going to move up the In addition to the research con- and claims of a shortage of science up to take advantage of intellectual technological ladder.” ducted, a future report will draw on Laurisa Lopez/Lariat staff and technology workers in the United property. In other words, people can Dr. Stephen Gardner, professor these papers and other research with Grand Prarie freshman Robyn Fuller and Weatherford States all drive these competitive con- profit off their ideas, and that gives of economics and the director of the the intent of creating an over view and freshman Tacey Stogsdille work on their biology lab cerns. In light of this apprehension, us an edge.” McBride Center for International presenting further discussion of the worksheets Tuesday at the Baylor Sciences Building. the Office of the Under Secretary of According to the study, if the Business, believes we need to con- findings and policy implications. African culture Bears look to eliminate week focuses major fundamental errors

on the positive By Brian Bateman not playing very smart,” head coach Guy Sports editor Morriss said. Missed tackles, turnovers By Tessa Shockey and penalties all spelled disaster for the Reporter With a 3-3 record on the year, Baylor’s Bears since Big 12 play began, but the bowl hopes hinge on three more victo- team expects the second half efficiency The African Student Association is holding a ries. And with four ranked teams still to appear in Kansas. culture week from Oct. 15 to Oct. 20 to celebrate waiting on the Bears’ schedule, includ- But it will have to work against the African heritage. ing Saturday’s opponent the University conference’s best defense. Led by junior “We’re trying to educate the Baylor commu- of Kansas, this weekend is as good a time cornerback and Texas-native Aqib Talib, nity and the Waco community about Africa and as any for Baylor’s next win. the defense has allowed just 161.2 pass- the diversity that is represented by ASA,” Lagos, Baylor will play their second 11:30 ing yards per game, and Talib already Nigeria, senior Isioma Coker said. a.m. start in two weeks when the Bears has three interceptions. Add to that the Isioma is the social chair for the association visit undefeated, No. 20 Kansas at Memo- conference’s best pass defensive efficien- and is responsible for planning the week’s events, rial stadium in Lawrence, Kansas. cy and a linebacker Joe Mortensen’s 2.1 which incorporate the theme of A.F.R.I.C.A., Afri- Following Saturday’s 43-23 loss to tackles for loss average, and the Bears cans Free and Rich In Culture and Arts. Abbie Rosen/Lariat staff Colorado, the Bears expect to fix their have one tough opponent on Saturday. Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa fundamental mistakes. Baylor’s offense struggled with fundamentals during the Colorado game Oct. 6. The team can’t repeat in Kansas if it looks to bring home a win “Something we are trying to overcome Please see AFRICA, page 4 Saturday. right now is beating ourselves; we are Please see KANSAS, page 4

A couple weeks ago, Nebras- people God allegedly harmed, skipped a beat. I don’t mean it on the Nancy Grace show. (He tal health and Mariah Carey’s ka State Sen. Ernie Chambers of maybe all of humanity should like that.) knows all your secrets, Nancy. weight loss and focus instead Omaha sued God to show how bring a class-action suit against point I’m sure the mainstream Let him talk.) on theodicy. frivolous some lawsuits are, him. media also would be disap- Bill O’Reilly would have to be Okay, maybe not. Actually, thereby engaging in the practice We could hire Gloria Allred, of view pointed to see this resolved so nice to God. Christiane Aman- maybe none of this would hap- of doing something really stupid claim divine discrimination and soon. I know it’s awhile before pour would ask about provisions pen. And Sen. Chambers wasn’t to show everyone just how stu- personal injury, settle out of b y g r a c e m a a l o u f sweeps week, but think of the for orphaned children in heaven. trying to make all of this hap- pid it really is. (“Honestly, offi- court for untold fortunes. great ratings a trial like that Pat Robertson and The 700 Club pen — his lawsuit was just a gim- cer, I was just demonstrating to Or God could play hard to would get. would request a detailed list of mick meant to draw attention to Suzy here what a bad idea all of get, and then we could subpoe- but one was from Corpus Chris- Phil Spector, Michael Jack- qualifications needed for mak- our sue-happy legal culture. this can be….”) na him. ti attorney Eric Perkins, a Chris- son, O.J. Simpson — they would ing it into heaven. And Stephen But our responses (igno- According to the Associated He could answer every ques- tian who said the court in ques- have nothing on God. God Colbert would fall and break his rance, sarcasm, a quick rush to Press and not The Onion, Cham- tion with, “I do not recall,” and tion has no jurisdiction in such would hire Johnnie Cochran wrist all over again. apologetics) might help draw bers was “seeking a permanent when confronted with the irrec- matters and that God “contends back from the dead (don’t limit God would probably score attention to our own problems. injunction against the Almighty oncilability of this testimony that any harm or injury suffered God, OK?), and once cleared of an amazing book deal out of the Suing God or seeing him for making terroristic threats, with omniscience, tell us our is a direct and proximate result charges, he would hit the talk- whole thing (If I Did It, You’d Be in court isn’t about to help us inspiring fear and causing finite human understanding is of mankind ignoring obvious show circuit. the Last Planet I’d Tell), and then understand him. But our reac- ‘widespread death, destruction obviously the real problem. warnings.” God would outwit Keith he’d get selected for Oprah’s tions to the idea might help us and terrorization of millions But as it happened in the Um, thanks for ruining Olbermann, leave Larry King book club and make her cry. understand ourselves. upon millions of the Earth’s Nebraska case, two people the fun. I want to see God in speechless and probably be the News tickers would stop Grace Maalouf is a junior Uni- inhabitants.’” responded with briefs on God’s court. (Relax, ACLU members first person in the history of parading monumental break- versity Scholars major from Fort Considering how many behalf. One was anonymous, everywhere whose hearts just CNN to get a word in edgewise throughs in Britney Spears’ men- Worth.

Editorial New hate crimes law will finally include all

Hate has plagued our society for cen- tainly a positive thing, but its belated turies and has been the source of pain arrival does not go unnoticed. The fact and suffering for many individuals. that these groups were not covered A hate crime is an act of violence, under previous laws is a sad reality. intolerance or bigotry intended to hurt Individuals who are the prime tar- or intimidate someone because of his gets of hate crimes — no matter their or her real or perceived race, ethnicity, gender, sexual preference or disability national origin, gender, religion, sexual — are first and foremost citizens. orientation or disability. The citizens of this country should Though this is a commonly accepted be able to feel secure and protected by definition of what constitutes a hate the law, no matter what makes them dif- crime, it was not until recently that all ferent from others around them. of the motives listed were included in Though many in our country may not the law’s definition of a hate crime. agree with alternative lifestyles, it does The original hate crime law, passed not mean the law should neglect people by Congress in 1968, permitted the fed- purely on this basis just as it shouldn’t eral prosecution of a hate crime only if on the basis of gender, disability or any the crime was motivated by “bias based of the other groups already protected on race, color, religion or national ori- under the law. gin.” We applaud the Senate’s recognition This law excluded crimes motivated and inclusion of these groups into hate by sexual orientation, gender and dis- crime laws. ability, which have become increasingly To those who do not agree with such prominent issues. decisions, it is worth pointing out that However, in recent years, as the num- the Senate is not condoning or advocat- ber of crimes based on these motiva- ing any particular lifestyle, but rather tions grew, the voices calling for justice condemning harmful action against and equality under the law also grew. individuals on the basis of sexual ori- In 2005, more than 7,100 single-bias entation, gender or disability. incidents of hate crimes were reported. Sen. Ted Kennedy, D-Mass., said, Of those, more than 1,200 were based “Hate crimes are a form of domestic ter- on sexual orientation or disability. rorism.” This is true in a sense, because Opinion policy [email protected] or mailed to The Baylor Lariat, In response to this, legislation was whenever a hate crime is committed, it The Baylor Lariat welcomes reader viewpoints through One Bear Place #97330, Waco, TX 76798-7330. introduced in 2005 to include gender, does much more than harm an individ- letters to the editor and guest columns. sexual orientation and disability. ual. Because the crime is directed at a Opinions expressed in the Lariat are not necessarily The legislation finally passed the person because of their race, gender or those of the Baylor administration, the Baylor Board of Senate last week to include these as sexual orientation, the crime itself can Regents or the Student Publications Board. Clarification motivations and set penalties for hate terrorize entire groups of people. Letters to the editor should include the writer’s name, Wednesday’s article “Faculty Senate enacts university crimes. As a country that believes in the rule major, graduation year, phone number and student iden- code of ethics” incorrectly stated that the drafting commit- Passage of this legislation is wel- of law, we have to work to deter that as tification number. Letters that focus on an issue affecting tee for the code of ethics was a Faculty Senate committee. It come, but long overdue. much as possible. students or faculty may be considered for a guest column was actually organized by the Office of General Counsel. Previous laws contained loopholes We should feel proud to live in a coun- at the editor’s discretion. The article also incorrectly stated that Baylor Law that sometimes made the prosecution try where everyone can have a chance All submissions become the property of The Baylor Lar- School professors are automatically promoted to full pro- of hate crimes a difficult endeavor. to live free and without fear, enjoying iat. The Lariat reserves the right to edit letters for gram- fessor when they recieve tenure. It is actually a seperate The passage of the new law is cer- equal protection under our laws. mar, length, libel and style. Letters should be e-mailed to process. As graduation looms, students must overcome real-world gloom

As my final days of college elective just to give me enough time into getting dressed. having cheese and crackers for many recent graduates. are fast approaching, I can’t wait hours to get out of here. No more rolling out of bed lunch. You know you won’t have the to be done studying and get out I have enough hours to go and throwing on the nearest But after a discussion in one same freedom you’ve loved so of the college bubble. around for an undergrad and point T-shirt. of my classes about the cost of dearly while in college. I’ll finally be entering the a half, but a little rule about I can’t just sleep in and skip living for recent college gradu- Sure, your parents love you real world. upper-level hours negated 15 of view an hour or so when I feel like ates with entry-level jobs, I may and want you to come home — Then I’ll have time to relax hours or so of classes that no it. And no more midday naps have to stick solely to the value for visits, that is — but not for a and not worry about busy work longer count. b y k a t h e r i n e f a r l o w either. menu at Taco Bell. permanent residence. or school assignments slowing Couldn’t those count as one But the good thing is I’ll have I’ve been in school for 18 They’re done. They’ve sup- me down. upper-level class to save me go the distance. no more homework and no more years. How am I supposed to ported you and paid for school, That is, if I make it to gradu- some time and sanity while Well, I’m almost there. studying for tests. react to being almost done? and the least we could do is not ation in three months. deciding on life after college? Stepping into the real world, I won’t get to arrange my own It’s all I know how to do. move back home. How do professors expect I think about being stress- I’m going to have to wake up at a schedule for the day; it’s going to And what’s with working our So what do I do? us to get resumes out and inter- free after college. In reality, that decent hour, as my mom always be done for me: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. way up all through life in school I never thought I’d want to view for jobs while taking a full may not be the case. First of all, I tells me, and look presentable. with an hour break for lunch. just to be spit back out at the stay in school, but now grad course load? have no idea what I want to do. No more staying up until Maybe living in the real bottom again? I’m going to be a school isn’t looking like such a Some people have it nice and However, I’ve been told you’ll the wee hours of the morning world isn’t going to be as easy as college graduate — I don’t want bad option. easy their last semester. Not me. learn all you need to know at ,because I will have to get up I thought it would be. an entry-level job. That is, as long as my parents After changing my major at least your job. and be presentable in the pro- It sounds more like work. There is another option, how- keep supporting me. six times, my last semester is full I guess college is just another fessional world. I thought I lived cheap in ever — returning to your parents’ Katherine Farlow is a senior of courses in my major plus an life experience to prove you can That means putting more college, eating at Taco Bell or home — the dreaded outcome for journalism major from Houston.

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Police Blotter AIDS walk to raise awareness BEAR BRIEFS Alcohol Awareness Educa- Burglary of a motor vehicle occurred By Amanda Allen those in the community with zation picked up a child and around 50 participants, and tion Week is from Oct. 15 to at the Eighth Street Parking Facility Reporter AIDS. Paul Holt, treasurer for for $34 a month we provide last year there were more than 21. Register for the e-CHUG between 10 p.m. Sept. 29 and 6:41 p.m. McCARES, will be speaking him with food, clothing, edu- 300. The organization hopes Cheeseburger Challenge Oct. Monday. Student Global AIDS Cam- before the walk. cation throughout the year,” participation continues to 16 to 8, by contacting Katie_ paign will hold its fourth annu- Another organization, AIDS she said. grow. [email protected]. A narcotics arrest for possession of al AIDS walk at 9 a.m. Oct. 20 Service, is a shelter in Dallas The group also sponsors When the walk was started marijuana occurred at 4:18 p.m. Oct. in Fountain Mall. that runs completely on private World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, but four years ago, it was put on Baylor Rising Artists Net- 4 in the 1700 block of South Seventh work CD Auditions for the Street as the result of a traffic stop. Students can register in donations for families suffering the activities of that day are with Baylor Students for Social the Student Activities office from HIV or AIDS. By moving still in the planning stage. Justice, but Global AIDS Cam- compilation CD are Oct. 16 to or in the Medical Humanities into the shelter, all the families’ “We try to do something big paign ended up taking over. 18. Sign up at the Campus Pro- Seven offenses of minors consuming grams Center at the Bill Daniel alcohol occurred at 1:54 a.m. Friday at office in the D108 Baylor Sci- rent and housing expenses are on campus to increase aware- “I feel like most students 1410 James St. ences Building. Registration is taken care of, allowing them to ness on know there’s Student Center. $15 for students who register spend money on medication. that day. a problem in A narcotics arrest for possession of mar- “Most students know The Ethical Leadership Case by the end of today and $20 “We go there once a month S o m e Africa but don’t Competition will be Oct. 24 to ijuana occurred at 12:05 a.m. Sunday at thereafter. Group registration as an organization to volun- upper- there’s a problem in really connect Fourth Street. and Dutton Avenue. Nov. 7. Undergraduate and is $12. teer,” said Fredericksburg class- Africa but don’t really it to a local or graduate students are wel- Burglary of a motor vehicle occurred at Participants will meet in senior Alan Kramer, who serves men may connect it to a local or national prob- come to form teams and sign the Eighth Street parking garage Fourth Fountain Mall and can walk as vice president of the Global remember lem, and they up by Oct. 16. For information, level sometime between 5:30 and 5:45 or run around the Bear Trail. AIDS Campaign. the orange national problem.” also tend to contact Mitch_Neubert@bay- p.m. Monday. Along the 2.25-mile stretch “We throw parties for them, HIV shirts distance them- lor.edu. will be statistics on AIDS, like so t h i s mont h we’ l l t h row a H a l- we sold,” Carmen Jimenez selves from the A criminal mischief offense of more how it’s actually contracted loween party,” Kramer said. K r a m e r disease and the The Family Abuse Center Student Global AIDS than $500 and under $1,500 occurred and a few myths about AIDS The international organiza- said. environment, is seeking sponsors for the at parking lot 50 located south of Rus- said Carly Klassen, AIDS Walk tion that will benefit is World M o s t Campaign president so the AIDS Adopt-A-Family program. Con- sell Gym sometime Tuesday. chairwoman. Vision Child Crisis Partners, partici- walk is a good tact Jennifer at 772-8999. Burglary of a motor vehicle occurred Student Global AIDS Cam- which allows students - or p a n t s wa y for t h e m t o paign will not profit financially in this case an organization- in the walk are part of other be exposed to the issue,” Jime- To submit a bear brief, e-mail at the Stone Townhouse Apartments [email protected]. at 62 Cottonwood sometime between from the walk. Money raised to sponsor a child through groups such as BU MEDS, nez said. “It’s also a way to give 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Oct. 4. will benefit those suffering monthly payments. which had 150 members last them an opportunity to help from AIDS on a local, national “We’re actually carrying it year. Kramer mentioned some out locally,” she said. Everyone and international level. through from last year,” said sororities are entering groups who participates will receive a CONTACT US Information compiled from the Baylor McCARES is one organiza- Urban senior Carmen Jimenez, of 20 or 30. “Every bit counts, red AIDS Walk T-shirt, as well Police Department crime log. tion that will benefit from the Student Global AIDS Cam- though,” he said. as Starbucks coffee and Ship- Editor 710-4099 walk. Located in Waco, it helps paign president. “Our organi- The first year there were ley’s doughnuts. Newsroom 710-1712 Blue October’s newest CD a bit stale, repetitive By Hana Manal Contributor On Tour: Blue October featuring Yellowcard, Shiny Toy Guns and Lovedrug For avid Blue October fans, the newly re- Nov. 2— Nokia Theatre in Grand Prairie. leased album, Foiled for the Last Time, may Nov. 3— Verizon Wireless Theatre in Houston. seem a redundant disappointment. Nov. 4— KXXM Mixfest at Sunset Station in San Although the songs incorporate the Antonio. customary edgy rhythms and emotionally Courtesy photo charged lyrics of Blue October, the major- instruments accompany lead singer Jus- Blue October’s newest album, Foiled for the Last ity of the songs are repeats from its 2006 tin Furstenfeld about 15 seconds into the Time, was released on Sept. 25. album, Foiled. song. 5NIVERSITY2ENTALS The track incorporates passionate lyrics of Words.” 3PEIGHT ALBUMREVIEW through the use of questions at the begin- The Paul Oakenfold remix has the com- ning of each verse. It asks, “How do you tell plicated rhythms and breaks commonly as- !,,"),,30!)$&52.)3(%$ Of the 13 songs already included on the an angel that you don’t believe in God?” sociated with Oakenfold. original Foiled CD, Foiled for the Last Time “Angel” uses difficult concepts to fur- The second version, by Carmen Rizzo, "2&2/- "2&2/- features only three extra tracks, two being ther explore the implications of the human infuses a club sound with the slight techno remixes of “X Amount of Words” and the identity. beat of the original song. '2%!43%,%#4)/.3 final, “Calling You,” a song originally on the Un for t un ately, t wo of t he most accl a i med A much harder and constant beat is History for Sale album. Blue October songs, “Congratulations” and heard in the background of Rizzo’s “X "AYLOR!RMS #ASA,INDA Foiled for the Last Time, a two-disc com- “Calling You,” are not included on the live Amount of Words.” pilation, incorporates live versions of the disc. 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MASS TIMES Cross country looks to recover from Notre Dame Friday — Spanish Mass: 7:30 p.m. By Selena Mejia to Pre-Nationals with a plan to This week of practice in prep- field. Sunday: 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 9 p.m. Reporter bounce back. aration for this meet hasn’t been Heading to Indiana State for “We’ve got to make sure and very different from before. the fifth time, Little Rock senior COMMUNION SERVICE The top seven female cross- take care of business and do it “The only thing we’ve done is Lauren Hagans said she believes Weekdays: 5:30 p.m. country runners will head to this week,” coach Todd Harbour trying to get our legs back under she has an advantage over the Terre Haute, Ind., Saturday for said. them,” Harbour said. competition. CENTER HOURS Pre-Nationals. Baylor will be one The team’s focus heading into Having won two races already “I’m a lot stronger this year Monday – Thursday, of 34 teams to compete in the the meet is not the competition, this year, Houston junior Nicole and a lot faster, plus mentally I’m meet. but rather performing the way it Jones is aware of the competition there,” Hagans said. 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. The Pre-National meet is a 6K knows how. she faces, but it’s not her primary The meet is the first 6K of the Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. race that, if executed well, will Baylor was ranked earlier in focus. season for the team and it’s goal help Baylor secure a spot at the the season but because of its “We want to run within our- is to get the team ranked again in MINISTRIES & ACTIVITIES regional meet. performance at the Notre Dame selves but at the same time be the region. Knights of Columbus – Catholic Daughters The re sult of t he P re-Nat ion a ls Invitational, the team lost its smart and be aware of who our “I’d like to go out and say that determines who will be invited ranking. competition is,” Jones said. I gave it my all. I want to do good Freshman Retreat – Destination Unknown – Awakening to nationals. “Execution is the focus going Brigham Young University, for the team,” Hagans said. Dia del Catholic – Football Tailgate Parties Baylor faces a tough region into this meet. We know we’re ranked 15, has been a concern The remaining 10 cross-coun- Bible Study – RCIA – Crossroads – Life on the Rock this year, but after finishing good, we know we can run with for the cross-country team in try runners will be competing in Adoration – Habitat for Humanity – Steppinʼ Out eighth at the Notre Dame Invi- the best, we just got to run our previous years, but this year it the Chili Pepper invitational Sat- tational, the Lady Bears head race,” Harbour said. was able to beat BYU at its own urday in Fayetteville, Ark. Prison Ministry COUPONS • COUPONS • COUPONS • COUPONS

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conditions that would prevent pay for their insurance through features personnel similar to compared to three picks and POLICY from page 1 students from receiving cover- grant or merit scholarship KANSAS from page 1 Texas A&M University’s squad. one interception on defense. age under certain conditions, money if they choose to place Losing Jon Cornish, who rolled When Baylor has the ball.... Baylor, in regards to their insur- but coverage may be gained their insurance on their stu- over Baylor last year with 196 Advantage: Baylor. The Bears’ ance providers. Of the 550 once the student has been clear dent account with the Cashier’s “We need to come out and be yards rushing, the Jayhawk youth and mistakes has cost students surveyed, 32 percent of that condition for one calen- Office, Pam Crow, associate sound and eliminate the drops faithful weren’t expecting much them the chance to be com- were still under their parents’ dar year, Fornelius said. director of cashier services, and penalties,” offensive coor- in the running game this year. petitive in their three losses this coverage, 14 percent received Baylor’s student insurance said. dinator Lee Hays said. “Their But Jake Sharp— a strong, fast year, and kept them competitive school-sponsored coverage and is voluntary for all students Students can also keep the strength is their offense, and I back, and Brandon McAnder- in two games that should have 27 percent were uninsured. excluding international stu- costs of their medical expens- think we need to step up as an son— a bruising, inside hammer, been over by halftime. The Jay- According to the survey, dents, Townsend said, but even es down by choosing doctors offense and try to help out our might remind those listening to hawks play man coverage more 20.8 percent of Baylor students international students may within their insurance provid- defense this week.” the game of the Aggies’ Michael often than not; the one thing are uninsured. Of those unin- choose to provide their own er’s network, Townsend said. That offense features both Goodson and Javorskie Lane. Szymanski can play against. sured, 71 percent said they coverage. Once their deductible is met a strong running and passing Hoefer expects Sharp to try When Kansas has the ball.... were unable to afford the cov- The insurance will initially and full benefits kick in, stu- game. The balanced offense pro- and get outside on the perimeter Advantage: Kansas. By a lot. erage. be charged to their account, dents with the Academic Health duced more passing yards per to pick up big gains, he said. But Baylor couldn’t stop A&M, and Insurance coordinator Betty but if they are able to prove that Plans coverage will have 90 per- game than Baylor’s pass-happy Baylor can’t concentrate on him, was burned by Cody Hawkins Fornelius said the eligibility they are insured, the charge will cent of their expenses covered spread, and 215.4 yards on the because McAnderson will make Saturday. requirement for student insur- be removed from their account, while receiving care at the stu- ground. Quarterback Todd the front six work hard all day. Special Teams: Advantage: ance coverage is six credit Jackie Diaz, assistant vice president health center. 80 percent Reesing of Austin passes well Baylor has struggled against Kansas. By a hair. Gettis showed hours enrolled and class retain- dent for student financial ser- of expenses will be covered for and is as agile as any the Bears both the run and the pass in some promise as a kick returner, ment for the first thirty days of vices, said. other in-network providers, and will meet this year. the past two games, so it will be but poor punting and short kick- the semester. There are federal Both international and 60 percent will be covered for All the while, head coach exponentially difficult for the offs give Kansas’ Herford, who laws regarding pre-existing domestic students are able to out-of-network providers. Mark Mangino likes to insert defense. already averages 28 yards per last year’s starting quarterback, “They are fourth in the nation return, a invitation for a party of Kerry Meier, into the offense for scoring with about 49 points a six in the end zone. Caleb Allen both his athleticism and trick game and fifth in total offense. is now kicking field goals and Food is one way to learn Oklahoma will participate and plays. They’re very balanced about half extra points, but that doesn’t AFRICA from page 1 about African culture, but compete in a dance competition One question the Bears will is running and half is passing. flip the advantage. the association will also have and fashion show. The fashion have to answer is who will watch Those type teams are more diffi- Intangibles: Advantage: Kan- Ghana and Angola are just exhibits to educate students on show represents the evolution for Meier’s entry. cult to defend because they can sas. It’s at their stadium, their some of the countries the asso- African history from 11 a.m. to of African fashion and will be “Well our whole defense, we do both,” Hoefer said. offense is predictably good, and ciation represents. Isioma said 3 p.m. Oct. 17 in the Bill Daniel divided into three stages. In are going to be aware of when If Baylor can handle all four Baylor still hasn’t worked out all there are students who went on Student Union Building. each stage, association mem- jersey No. 3 or jersey No. 10 is players on offense, cornerback the kinks from training camp. the Baylor in Kenya trip that The association will host bers will dress in clothes from in,” defensive coordinator Larry Talib’s inclusion in the slot and Prediction: Kansas 34, Baylor are also involved in the associa- a colloquium 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. that time period, ranging from Hoefer said. as a wide out might cause even 24. Kansas jumps out early, but tion. Oct. 18 in Miller Chapel to dis- jungle wear, native wraps and But the Bears can’t put all more confusion. Talib has seven Baylor is able to score the final Isioma said she hopes stu- cuss differences and similari- high-end fashion attire. their attention on those two receptions for 174 yards and touchdown against second and dents from all ethnicities and ties between African Americans Members contributed from men; Mangino’s running game four touchdowns on offense third string defenders. backgrounds will participate. and Africans. ASA is partnering their own closets to outfit the “So many people get the bad with the Association of Black models. Lagos, Nigeria, senior picture of Africa with AIDS and Students and the NCAAP to put Bisade Karunwi said tradition- poverty,” Coker said. “Our job on the event titled, “Colloqui- ally, men and women would is focusing on the good that um: Tensions between Africans sew outfits from the same fab- All Baylor Students Work Out exists in Africa.” and African-Americans.” ric. Now, Karunwi said, people The week will kick off at ASA’s big event is the “Cul- mix and match or pair tradi- During 5:30 p.m. Oct. 15 in Barfield tural Extravaganza,” held tional clothes with blue jeans. FREE Drawing Room with “A Taste of from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 19 The association will host the the Month Of October! Africa.” Association members in Miller Chapel. Ten schools, ninth annual jazz banquet from are going to African food stores including the University of 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 20 at the ■ Open 24 hrs. a day/ in Houston and Dallas over the Texas at Austin, the Univer- Waco Convention Center and weekend to buy the ingredients sity of Houston, University of will feature a live jazz band and 7 days per week for African food. North Texas and schools from a slideshow about Africa. ■ Free Personal Training

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