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TheWEDNESDAY |SEPTEMBER Baylor 28, 2011 Lariatwww.baylorlariat.com SPORTS Page 5 NEWS Page 3 A&E Page 4 Crowd pleasers Easy being green And the award goes to... Players play the sport, but the New bike lanes around campus With all the great movies this year, and crowds make the game, making the make it easier for students to even better actors, it’s hard to pick the fans a crucial part of every team ditch the car and bike to class best for this year’s Oscars Vol. 112 No. 16 © 2011, Baylor University In Print >> Hidden meaning BGCT moves The Martin Museum of Art is featuring the exhibit “Conversation, Situations, and Meditations,” which explores the treasures in ahead on cuts everyday trinkets. By Daniel C. Houston substantially benefited,” Starr said, Staff Writer “and so we give thanks that they will Page 4 be very significantly benefited by The Baptist General Convention virtue of these policy decisions in of Texas executive board voted Tues- the budget that are then driving the >> Europe bound day to recommend a budget propos- allocation.” Lady Bear Brittney al that would slash undergraduate Steve Vernon, acting execu- Griner is off to Europe funding for Baylor by 51.7 percent tive director of the BGCT, said the to participate in the 2011 while also approving a renegotiated change in funding was motivated by USA Basketball Women’s special agreement between the two a desire to provide relatively more institutions. funding to those universities con- National Team training In the proposed budget, Baylor sidered “affiliated” with the BGCT, camp and exhibition and the George W. Truett Theologi- meaning they allow the BGCT to games. cal Seminary are the only Baptist in- select 75 percent of the membership Page 5 stitutions set to lose BGCT funding of their boards of trustees. — a loss of $889,053 for Baylor and Baylor and HBU allow the $18,596 for Truett. BGCT to select 25 percent of their >> This is war All other institutions, includ- board of regents memberships and The National College ing Houston Baptist University and therefore relate to the BGCT by spe- Paintball Association of Dallas Baptist University, would see cial agreement. funding increases. “Our participation in their gov- Baylor is turning heads, Baylor President Ken Starr, ernance is much less than it is with even in all the camouflage, spoke at Tuesday’s executive board our affiliated institutions,” Vernon with their first place win meeting, said BGCT funding for said. “So the question comes: Do on Sept. 17. undergraduate programs amounts you make a distinction between to 15 percent of Baylor’s religion de- those who are affiliated and those partment budget and 10 percent of who relate to us by special agree- Page 3 Baptist student ministries funding, ment?” but he did not explicitly denounce The proposed funding distribu- On the Web the budget changes. tion is based on a three-category “The reason that Baylor Univer- system in which every school, re- sity is not mounting an appeal — we gardless of its affiliation status, have no standing to mount an ap- peal as such — is because so many SEE CUTS, page 6 of our sibling institutions are being Jackson’s voice

by john rogers Full of color echoes in trial Associated Press Alpha Chi Omega’s Paint by anthony mccartney Prosecutors played the audio for and linda deutsch the first time during opening state- Police using bomb-sniffing dogs Crush made a splash this Associated Press ments as they portrayed Dr. Conrad searched a sprawling, four-story li- weekend. Check out all the Murray, 58, as an incompetent phy- brary at the California State Univer- sity, Northridge, campus on Tuesday colorful action at Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor First, prosecutors showed a sician who used a dangerous anes- baylorlariat.com photo of Michael Jackson’s pale and thetic without adequate safeguards after an employee reported a man lifeless body lying on a gurney. Then and whose neglect left the superstar said he had a gun. No weapon was Sweep the competition they played a recording of his voice, abandoned as he lay dying. found. Viewpoints just weeks before his death. Defense attorneys countered University spokeswoman Car- Richardson sophomore Drew McBrayer attempts to stop Southlake sophomore Trent Miller from Slow and slurred, his words that Jackson caused his own death men Ramos Chandler said the four- scoring a point during Baylor Quidditch League practice Tuesday evening at the Opera Building fields. echoed Tuesday through a Los An- by taking a drug dose, includ- story Oviatt Library was evacuated “To deny geles courtroom at the start of the ing Propofol, after Murray left the about 10:30 a.m. after the staffer re- exposure to trial of room. ported seeing a man wearing shorts the doctor Nothing the cardiologist could and a T-shirt that read, “Human views that accused have done would have saved the Rights Violation.” of killing King of Pop, defense attorney Ed “The witness did not see a gun challenge one’s him. As a Chernoff told jurors, because Jack- but something, I don’t know what, own thinking, is Conference encourages worldwide son was desperate to regain his indicated he may have had a gun,” audience fame and needed rest to prepare for Chandler said of the man. in a way what watched a series of crucial comeback con- After a floor-by-floor search on TV certs. failed to turn up either the man or a Westboro Baptist students to ‘Be the Change’ and Jack- A number of Jackson’s family weapon, campus police asked the Los son’s fam- members were in the courthouse, Angeles Police Department to check Church advocates By Jennifer Kang dent volunteers from the Be the that are from different agencies ily looked including his father Joseph, mother the building with dogs. Reporter Change Steering Committee, Me- and organizations that are doing on from Katherine, sisters LaToya and Janet, for daily.” gan Corbett, global village commit- things all around the world, and Jackson inside the and brothers Jermaine, Randy and Page 2 Baylor will host Be the Change tee chair and graduate student at also incorporating things that are courtroom, a drugged Jackson said: Tito. LaToya Jackson carried a sun- Missions Conference this week. Truett Seminary, said. Students or- happening locally,” Corbett said. “We have to be phenomenal. flower, her brother’s favorite flower. Bear Briefs The conference will focus on justice ganized this justice-themed event “We’re really trying to incorporate When people leave this show, when Murray, who arrived at court issues in the world and ways stu- and found speakers who could give all different vocations.” people leave my show, I want them holding hands with his mother, dents can correct global injustices. insight on this topic. The conference will cover a to say, ‘I’ve never seen nothing like is charged with involuntary man- The place to go to know It is free and open to all stu- Corbett said the conference will variety of aspects of justice, such this in my life. Go. Go. I’ve never slaughter. If convicted, he faces up the places to go dents, and will last from Wednes- have speakers who are knowledge- as those pertaining to social work seen nothing like this. Go. It’s amaz- to four years in prison and the loss day-Saturday. able in various fields. ing. He’s the greatest entertainer in This conference is led by stu- “We’re incorporating people SEE CHANGE, page 6 SEE TRIAL, page 6 Broadway to Baylor the world.’” Don’t miss Baylor’s production of the zany Broadway musical, Listeria outbreak continues terror “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” winner of six across U.S. as death toll rises Tony Awards from 7:30 to 10 p.m. today number. says the number of illnesses and by mary clare jalonick Listeria is more deadly than deaths will probably grow in com- in the Jones Theatre in Associated Press more well-known pathogens like ing weeks because the symptoms of Hooper-Schaefer Fine salmonella and E. coli, though those listeria don’t always show up right Arts Center. As many as 16 people have outbreaks generally cause many away. It can take four weeks or more died from possible listeria illnesses more illnesses. for a person to fall ill after eating traced to Colorado cantaloupes, Twenty-one people died in an food contaminated with listeria. Bring on the rivalry health officials say a death toll that outbreak of listeria poisoning in “That long incubation period is Baylor volleyball will would make the food outbreak the 1998 traced to contaminated hot a real problem,” Tauxe said. “People travel to College Station deadliest in more than a decade. dogs and possibly deli meats made who ate a contaminated food two The Centers for Disease Con- by Bil Mar Foods, a subsidiary of weeks ago or even a week ago could to play rival A&M 6:30 trol said last week that 72 illnesses Sara Lee Corp. Another large liste- still be falling sick weeks later.” p.m. today. and eight deaths were linked to the ria outbreak in 1985 killed 52 peo- On Sept. 21 the CDC reported outbreak. Since then, state and lo- ple and was linked to Mexican-style illnesses in California, Colorado, Il- cal health departments in Kansas, soft cheese. linois, Indiana, Maryland, Montana, Nebraska, Texas and Wyoming have Listeria generally only sickens Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, reported six additional deaths that the elderly, pregnant women and Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wis-

may be linked to the tainted fruit. others with compromised immune consin and Wyoming. The agency Associated Press Nine people died in an outbreak systems. said then that four had died in New Bill Sackett stands next to cantaloupes at his Rocky Ford, Colo., farm linked to salmonella-tainted pea- The CDC said last week that the Mexico, two had died in Colorado market about a hundred miles from Jensen Farms in Holly, Colo.,where nuts almost three years ago. median age of those sickened was and one person had died in both cantaloupes have been recalled following a listeria outbreak that has Deaths linked to the cantaloupes 78. killed at least two people, sickened 22 and spread to several states. SEE page 6 are expected to easily surpass that Dr. Robert Tauxe of the CDC OUTBREAK, Newspaper of the Year | Texas APME TheLariat Best Student Newspaper | Houston Press Club WEDNESDAY| SEPTEMBER 28, 2011* the Opinion 2 | Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com

Religious extremism class unfairly restricted

Miami University’s Department of denying Gray’s proposal by arguing his the College of Arts and Science should professor’s academic rights, but if given Comparative Religion caused a stir in invitation to Phelps-Roper is evil, per- also trust Gray’s judgment in who he in- the chance to do so, she would, is contra- Ohio last week with their proposal to Editorial haps the college has more in common vites to speak to those same students. dictory at best. invite a member of the Westboro Baptist with the church than it thought. To deny Callahan told the Student, “We do Again, the College of Arts and Sci- Church to speak. It was, however, the not feel Phelps-Roper’s appearance was exposure to views that challenge one’s not restrict faculty members’ ability ences at Miami University does not have College of Arts and Science that made a good idea, and the college’s dean, Phyl- own thinking, is in a way what West- the power to ban speakers brought to the national headlines when a decision was lis Callahan, said she was concerned boro Baptist Church advocates for daily. department of religion. But more im- reached to drop the plans altogether. with the risk of bringing a controversial The group is well known for its numer- “Though Miami University portantly, the visit shouldn’t have needed Shirley Phelps-Roper was scheduled speaker to campus. ous protests outside military funerals does not necessarily agree approval in the first place. It should have to visit Dr. Hillel Gray’s 100-level class While the College of Arts and Sci- in which members carry signs with of- with the views of Westboro been common sense to have a religion on religious extremism. Phelps-Roper ence did not have the power to restrict fensive slogans such as “God Hates Fags” extremist group speak in a class about is a lawyer and the daughter of Fred speakers from visiting classes, the de- and “Thank God for Dead Soldiers.” The Baptist Church, the group religious extremism. Phelps, minister of Westboro Baptist partment of Comparative Religion can- group believes military deaths are God’s provides an appropriate and Whether or not the beliefs of West- Church. Many people, including one celled Phelps-Roper’s appearance in punishment for the tolerance of homo- almost crucial guest for a boro Baptist Church are in line with contributing writer for the Baptist Press, Gray’s class knowing the College of Arts sexuality and a sign of the coming de- those of the department and the univer- have argued Westboro is closer to a hate and Science reacted negatively to the struction of America. class on extreme religion.” sity, canceling the speaker was unneces- group than a church. proposal. Though Miami University does not sary. The Miami Student, the university’s The College of Arts and Science’s dis- necessarily agree with the views of West- If Miami University considers a class newspaper, reported the Department of approval of the speaker is a direct viola- boro Baptist Church, the group provides to invite a guest speaker to their class.” on extreme religion to be appropriate, Comparative Religion sent a proposal to tion of Gray’s academic freedom, which, an appropriate and almost crucial guest Adding, however, “If I have an approval real-world extremist groups should be the College of Arts and Science to “give according to its definition, outlines the for a class on extreme religion. voice, I will not approve it.” on the curriculum list. What better way notice and invite input concerning the professor’s right to teach as he or she Academic freedom aside, Miami It seems as though Callahan is not is there to broach the subject than a visit plans” for Phelps-Roper’s visit. sees fit. University employs Gray to teach reli- sure what her stance is. To say the Col- from a member of Westboro Baptist The College of Arts and Science did If the College of Arts and Science is gious extremism to students. Therefore lege of Arts and Science does not limit a Church? Preparation, relaxation key when dealing with stress

Yep, it’s about that time again. That The most important thing I’ve the stress to get to you. Take a deep activity that you enjoy so you look dreaded point in the semester when learned is that time management is key. breath and clear your mind of everything forward to doing it. My go-to stress– things start to really pick up. When Take a day each week (I recommend pressing. Use these moments to reflect relieving activity is running. everything seems to happen at once. Sundays) to plan out the upcoming week. on the things you’re thankful for. I’ve Through all the stress this semester When you realize you’ve committed Schedule everything from workouts to learned from experience that positivity might bring, don’t forget to thoroughly yourself to a few too many extracurricular social events so you never have to worry can change the course of your entire day. enjoy your time at Baylor. It’s so easy to activities. Papers are due, midterms are about not getting things done. Just make Life is a balancing act. If you want get caught up in everything you have around the corner and projects can no sure you stick with it. it to run smoothly you can’t take on going on that you don’t take time out longer be procrastinated. Add a social When you’re making your schedule, more than you can handle. Make a list to just live. Take a few minutes as you’re life to all that and you’ve got the recipe be sure to leave yourself a free day. of all the things you’re involved in and walking between classes to take in your for another stressful semester. Use it however you want. Do anything prioritize them according to what’s most surroundings. Take advantage of the As a senior at Baylor, I’ve been that makes you happy, even if it’s just important to you. If you start to feel like positive experiences that college life has through my fair share of hectic semesters. watching an entire season of your you’re being spread too thin, it’s OK to to offer. You’ll be glad you did. Through it all I’ve managed to develop favorite TV show on Netflix. Don’t feel let a few things go from the bottom of some helpful techniques to help deal guilty about this; you’ve totally earned it. the list. Brittney Coulter is a senior journalism with the stress of college life. Hopefully During those moments when you’re Physical activity is also a great way major from Houston and is a reporter for Brittney Coulter |Reporter they can be of some use to you as well. starting to feel overwhelmed, don’t allow to relieve stress. The key is finding an the Lariat.

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WEDNESDAY | SEPTEMBER 28, 2011 www.baylorlariat.com News the Baylor Lariat|3 Shooting to kill time Baylor paintball team wins big tournament, looks to gain publicity, presence from event

By Brittney Coulter “It was good to have some of Baylor students as long as they can Staff Writer the new guys out there seeing us provide their own equipment. win an event,” Miller said. “It’s a Dues are $300 for the year and Covered in paint, the National marketing tool for us to use.” are used to cover travel expenses. Collegiate Paintball Association of According to the team’s web- Practices are held once or twice Baylor brought home a major win site, the team participates in five every weekend at Weber’s Shooting from its recent season opener that in-conference tournaments and Sports in Troy, which is approxi- it hopes will bolster its presence on travels to the National Collegiate mately 25 minutes north of Waco. campus. Paintball Association National Although team members say The team battled its way Championship annually. they are competitive and love to through four preliminary games, The championship is three days win, they said their favorite aspect quarterfinals, semifinals and finals long and held in different locations of being on the team is friendship. to ultimately place first at its com- each year. “I love to win, I love to play petition on Sept. 17. This is the first overall tourna- ment win the team has had since they were chartered in 2008. “In past years we’ve been a pret- ty consistent top five finisher but we’ve never won a tournament,” Trinidad, Colo., sophomore Gar- rett Danielson said. At the September tournament, Baylor beat teams from Texas Christian University, the Universi- ty of North Texas, Texas A&M, the University of Houston and Texas Tech University. “We beat out some of the best teams in our conference, so it was huge for us,” Danielson said. “It’s an awesome start to our season.” McKinney senior Shelton Mill-

Ambika Singh | Lariat Photographer er started the team three years ago and said the team initially served as an alternative to Greek organi-

Going Postal ourtesy hoto zations but grew into something C P more. The Baylor paintball team celebrates its first overall tournament victory United States Postal Service workers protest Rep. Bill Flores Tuesday on Austin Avenue in support of HR “A bunch of us had played back Sept. 17. The team practices weekly and will compete in the National Col- 1351, which could potentially save jobs. in high school and middle school, legiate Paintball Association championship. so we thought it would be cool and a great way of making friends,” he The paintball tournament has paintball, but at the end of the day said. often been broadcast live by Fox being able to travel with the guys “It became something a lot big- College Sports . on the team and have a good time Students’ safety concerns ger than we had ever really thought This year, the national cham- wherever we are or however well it was going to be,” Miller said. pionship will be held in Lakeland, we do is why I keep playing,” Dan- Miller said he hopes the recent Fla., and will host more than 200 ielson said. tournament win will bolster their college teams from across the Students interested in joining rewarded with bike lanes presence on campus and bring in country. the paintball team should e-mail new recruits to join the team. The team is open to all full-time [email protected]. By Jordan Hearne point, adding bike lanes has been Waco installed bike lanes into busy Staff Writer a “passion project” to him because streets. the lanes encourage bicycle use, The conversation concerning Students who asked for better which benefits the environment bike lanes began a few years ago, traveling conditions on campus by reducing the carbon emissions according to the Advisory Board were rewarded with new bike lanes from cars. of the City of Waco’s Public Im- at Fourth, Fifth and Seventh Streets Matt Penney, director of park- provement District No. 1 service and Dutton Avenue this summer. ing and transportation services, delivery plan for 2011-2012. The Smith Getterman, Baylor’s sus- said student focus groups, orga- project to put in new bike lanes on tainability coordinator, said stu- nized with the help of student Fourth Street and Fifth Street was dents “overwhelmingly” sought government, gave insight to the completed last June. Penney said the bike lanes, which would in- on-campus safety problem from a Baylor officials felt the need to con- crease drivers’ awareness of pos- student perspective. tinue bike lane efforts on campus. sible approaching bicyclists. “While most Baylor depart- So far, student response to the The new bike lanes are expect- ments were focusing on Baylor new bike lanes has been positive. ed to increase the safety of students property, probably because that is “People like them, and some traveling across, to and from cam- where our responsibility and au- students even feel safer walking pus. Transportation Alternatives, thority reside, students showed an and running in the bike lanes,” a New York organization that ad- interest in bike paths on city streets Getterman said. “Students coming vocates biking, walking and public leading into campus,” Penney said. to campus during night hours are transportation, reported in No- Penney said the conversation feeling safer.” vember 2010 that the use of bike about adding bike lanes to campus In the future, it is possible more lanes throughout New York caused came from the planning of mul- lanes will be added. a drop in injuries to pedestrians tiple Baylor organizations. “Research is already being and bicyclists. Accidents involving “Parking and transportation made to better understand bicy- bikers decreased by more than 50 services, Baylor Police Depart- cle use on campus,” Penney said. percent, and injuries to pedestrians ment, sustainability, design and “Specifically, the question is be- went down by up to 60 percent. construction and student govern- ing asked, how can the university Safety is not the only benefit of ment were all involved at some better organize the use of bicycles on-campus bike lanes. Getterman level of the planning,” Penney said. to make it easier and safer for our said from a sustainability stand- Last spring, other areas of students?” Graduate school courts media with hire By Anna Flagg talking to the students about their weeks off at full funding or 16 Staff Writer lives. weeks off at half-funding. Through Morrow said he believes these this program, we are able to show The Baylor Graduate School, students are an asset to the univer- students we care and provide tan- which features more than 100 sity due to their involvement. gible support.” graduate programs, is hoping to Many graduate students teach Kramer said most graduate raise awareness on campus about classes at Baylor. students choose Baylor due to its its various programs and benefits “There is less pressure of uni- strong religious principles, much this year through media involve- versities only having Ph.D. profes- like many undergraduates. ment. A new position has been sors teach students,” Morrow said. “A majority of graduate stu- created to facilitate this movement. He said he believes that both grad- dents want to study their disci- Dustin Morrow, a graduate as- uate students and undergraduates pline without surrendering their sistant in the English department, benefit from this program and faith-based values, and that’s why has taken the recently created role he has received positive feedback they choose Baylor,” Kramer said. of media and public relations coor- from both students and parents “These aren’t just people who work dinator. about the graduate student teach- in a lab or in a cube, only caring His job is to get the word out ers. about their discipline.” about what the graduate school is “If graduate students are teach- Other graduates cite Baylor’s doing on and off campus. ing [undergraduate] students, academic excellence. Dr. Denny Kramer, assistant they are not just being thrown Cathryn Clark, a first-year dean of the graduate school, said it into a classroom,” Morrow said of graduate student from Houston, was time to hire a public relations the benefits to graduate students. chose Baylor based on what she coordinator. Ten percent of the “These teachers are qualified and views as a positive commitment Baylor population consists of grad- have fresh research to contribute.” professors here have to their stu- uate students, but these students Kramer said Baylor is trying to dents. Clark received her under- are often overlooked, Kramer said. give these students the best edu- graduate degree at Pepperdine Morrow’s new position was born cational experience possible and University. from increased funding and the cater to their needs in return. He “When I talked to some of the growing need for awareness. cited one example, a new program professors in the program, I could “A whole lot of things go on in that allows male and female gradu- tell they care about their students,” the graduate school that don’t get ate students to take paternity or Clark said. “There is a smaller, out to the rest of the Baylor com- maternity leave. more personal atmosphere here munity,” Morrow said. His job “Baylor Graduate School is pro- compared to larger universities.” encompasses promoting graduate active and on the cutting edge of To find out more about the programs, discovering the hap- current trends and needs,” Kramer Graduate School, visit www.baylor. penings of the graduate world and said. “Students can get up to eight edu/graduate. WEDNESDAY | SEPTEMBER 28, 2011 * | the Arts & Entertainment 4 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Trinkets leave the drawer, fill a canvas By Jessica Foreman art student?’” Ekstrom said. “So who had a box full of different trin- Reporter I looked around at what interests kets and knick-knacks. me, what was in my world.” “Most of these things could Every button, brooch and trin- Ekstrom’s collection in Martin have been easily thrown away,” ket has a story, according to Fort Museum is a selection of still life Ekstrom said. “Somebody had Worth artist Ann Ekstrom. An works that she has made over the them in their hand and attached 18th century button may have last two decades. In the center of memories.” been a part of three generations, the exhibit is a glass case with a few Memories are also ingrained in three different dresses and three of Ekstrom’s collection of trinkets. the minds of those who have seen individuals’ experiences. “A lot of the pieces you can find the works of McRay Magleby, the The buttons, trinkets, brooches in her artwork,” said Adriel Greene, graphic design artist responsible and pins that are the focus of her educational coordinator for the for creating what design profes- paintings are also “little pieces of Martin Museum of Art. “It kind of sionals from 40 different countries history,” Ekstrom said. makes you see that basically you call the “Most Memorable Poster in The Martin Museum of Art can make art out of anything.” the World.” is hosting “Conversations, Situa- Greene said Ekstrom’s gallery is Featured in Gallery I of Mar- tions, and Meditations” in Gallery an “interactive exhibit,” like a scav- tin Museum, the “Wave of Peace” II which features Ekstrom’s large- enger hunt, because the viewer can poster commemorates the 40 years scale oil paintings of miniature, look at a painting and then search of destruction in Hiroshima, Ja- everyday objects from a different for the components of that paint- pan, caused by the atomic bomb. perspective: a personal perspec- ing in the glass case. Magleby was one of several tive. Ekstrom’s “Dresden,” one of professional artists working on a “My show, ‘Conversations, Situ- her most famous pieces featured design for the poster; one design ations, Meditations’, is a collection in the exhibit, showcases the in- was to be chosen. He said while he of works, in oil and watercolor, that tricate petal patterns from the lid was beginning to form sketches, a addresses themes of memory and of a porcelain scent bottle. The vision of a wave with doves flying the passage of time,” Ekstrom said. 5-foot round canvas has a 3-D ef- from the wave crest came to him in “I have been making paintings of fect, which Ekstrom noted was an a dream. small elderly buttons and pins and unintentional element. Magleby worked on several bits of ephemera for a long time.” She said while “Dresden” was sketches of a wave, but none Matthew McCarroll | Lariat Photographer Ekstrom began collecting showcased in a gallery, she would of them fit his vision until he Trinkets are a key part of the Ann Ekstrom exhibit in the Martin Museum. Ekstrom says the buttons, trinkets, funky, plastic jewelry from the watch people go to the side of the came across “The Great Wave off brooches and pins in her paintings are “little pieces of history.” ’20s and ’30s in high school when painting to check if the canvas was Kanagawa,” an 1829 poster by she was able to drive herself to actually projected. Japanese artist Katsushika Hoku- work with the limitations of each factors work together for an eye- space. Magleby said it is a lifestyle flea markets. She said she loved The circular “Dresden” was the sai. Magleby by said he was moved medium.” catching work of art. a designer cannot avoid. the hand-made carvings in the first of a series of 100 “tondos” that by the form and design of the wave Magleby’s exhibit in Martin “The same compositional prin- Currently, Magleby has turned pieces; they were a form of folk art. Ekstrom will paint. from Hokusai’s design, and that Museum features silkscreen post- ciples apply to any work of art: to painting landscapes in acrylic Ekstrom said her mother, the late “There are a number of round inspiration formed a basis for his ers he has created during his ca- negative and positive space, break- and lives in Utah. painter and printmaker Beth Lea paintings, from 6 to 60 inches in internationally famous “Wave of reer, including the 2002 Salt Lake ing up the grid and creating good The Martin Museum, located Clardy, loved costume jewelry and diameter, called tondos. These Peace.” City Olympic Games poster and eye flow,” Magleby said. “I studied in the Hooper-Shaefer Fine Arts wearable forms of art. represent a single button or ob- “The way I think about design U.S. postage stamps. Maynard Dixon, who was a great building, will showcase the exhib- “It’s what she couldn’t have ject and I call these ‘Meditations.’ is simplified, almost Japanese,” As a retired graphic design pro- designer; he composed big paint- its of Ekstrom and Magleby until when she was younger,” Ekstrom Sometimes these are displayed to- Magleby told City Weekly. “Most fessor from the University of Utah ings brilliantly. He leads you off Oct. 1. These galleries are free to said. “So she made it stylish.” gether to represent the contents of people are surprised by the sketch- and the former creative director at in all different directions, but it al- the public, and many pieces are in- Ekstrom’s collection continued a drawer full of secrets.” es. My style came from falling in Brigham Young University, many ways feels right.” ternationally recognized. to grow, and eventually the pieces Twenty-four tondos are love with screen printing while re- of his posters in the Martin exhibit Magleby said he lives his life as “It is the best art department worked their way into her paint- displayed together in her col- alizing its limitations. You can’t use were designed for university-relat- an artist would. His house is full that I personally know of,” Ekstrom ings. lection. She named the a lot of details, and the registration ed events. of carefully placed compositions, said. “It’s really like an artist acad- “One day in the ’80s I thought, compilation,“Hazzie Lea’s Time has to be simple. But big blocks of The poster compositions are bold colored accent walls and ef- emy instead of a university art de- ‘Am I going to be an artist or an Capsule” after her grandmother color work really well. I’ve tried to bold, clean, and simple, and these fective use of positive and negative partment.”

Soderbergh’s film ‘Contagion,’ FUN TIMES Answers at www.baylorlariat.com McClatchy-Tribune Across 1 Olds compact Gosling deserve Oscar buzz 6 State secrets? 10 “Casablanca” character 14 Logger’s competition By Joshua Madden Contagion: Drive: 15 Get to A&E Editor 16 Like Switz. in WWII Of the films released so far 17 Bottomless pit Much like “Contagion,” 18 Strike callers If you’re like me, then you this year, I don’t think that any “Drive” seems as if it has al- know that it’s never too early to are more likely to get a ton of 19 Major-__ ready been nominated for di- 20 *Test that sounds easier start talking about what films nominations than “Contagion.” rector, picture and screenplay. than it often is There’s no way around di- could potentially garner some As “Drive” was adapted 23 Fill with bubbles Oscar nominations at this rector, picture and original from James Sallis’ novel of the 25 Major stories year’s Academy Awards. screenplay. “Contagion” should same name, Hossein Amini’s 26 *”End of discussion” While a large number of the easily get nominations for all screenplay won’t have to com- 30 Weather map figures “buzz-worthy” films are not of these given Steven Soder- pete with “Contagion” since 31 Symbol of strict control out yet, there have been quite a bergh’s reputation. “Contagion” was original while 35 Cycle opener few films that could earn some Scott Z. Burns’ screenplay “Drive” is adapted. It wouldn’t 36 *Z’s nominations that have already seems like the heavy favorite surprise me if these two films 39 Compete 40 She has a memorable smile been released. to win original screenplay this were the ones that carried 42 Hamlet, for one In no particular order, here year. I struggle to see anyone home the screenplay awards 43 *Thing to do before a heist are some of my picks for films else who has a shot at knocking this year. to watch out for during this him off. 47 Scrub, at NASA All signs point to this being 50 Either “Cathy’s Clown” year’s awards season: In terms of acting, Jenni- Ryan Gosling’s year. His per- singer 7 Trunk attachment 36 November ticket fer Ehle had what was argu- formance in “Drive” was excel- 51 What the first words of 8 Chow chow 37 Embroidered word ably the film’s major breakout lent and with a widely praised the answers to starred clues 9 Affectionate gesture con los 38 Put to the test performance and it seems like supporting turn in “Crazy, Stu- describe the Academy may have trouble labios 41 Painter’s medium The Debt: pid, Love.” and the upcoming 55 Genesis victim 10 Thorough 42 Half-story windows finding a reason not to nomi- release of “The Ides of March,” 56 Swedish furniture giant nate her for supporting actress. 11 April 1605 pope 44 Cape May County weekly There are a lot of reasons it seems incredibly likely that 57 Egg holders 12 “Poison” shrub 45 Time for celebration That all being said, I think 61 Hindu royal to like the odds for “The Debt” he will be nominated for some- 13 Elemental bits 46 Foster’s dream girl “Contagion” is likely to pull 62 Tumbled garnering some kind of nomi- thing this year. 21 Greek vowel 47 Security device in at least one nomination for Given how good he was in 63 Corkers? 22 “The Family Circus” car- 48 Kid-lit elephant nation this year, but the most supporting actor, if not more. 64 Howard’s wife, to the Fonz notable reason is both Sam “Drive,” however, he will likely toonist 49 “Hee Haw” host Laurence Fishburne’s perfor- 65 Offended, with “off” 23 “Bullying is __!”: school rule 52 Break Worthington and Jessica Chas- get nominated for it barring an mance as a morally conflicted 66 Homework assignment 24 Dickens’s Drood 53 __-Ball tain gave quality performances. incredible performance in ‘The high-level doctor at the CDC 26 Homecoming guest 54 Manuscript marking Even in a stronger year I Ides of March.’ Down seems like a likely nomination. Albert Brooks’ portrayal of 27 Occupy, in a way 58 Family nickname would probably be picking out 1 Notre Dame’s Parseghian 28 Roman numeral 59 Org. with body scanners Jude Law’s turn as a swarmy, the villain Bernie Rose in the Chastain as a likely support- 2 Tennis tactic 29 Today, in Toledo 60 Retiring unlikable blogger who seeks to film will also likely get some at- ing actress nominee, but given 3 Bridge guru Culbertson 32 Help take advantage of the situation tention. It’s a very different role 4 Vacation destinations how weak the field is this year caused by the epidemic also 33 Dolt in terms of supporting actress for him than what we might 5 Brass band sound 34 Bug bugger seems like a possible nomina- expect, so the Academy will 6 Brown-haired boy performances, I see her perfor- tion. mance as being a difficult one probably reward him for show- Finally, even though he ing some range. to ignore. is admittedly a long shot, El- Worthington is more of a liot Gould’s performance as a long shot, but this film gave biochemical researcher was so It’s a solid year for us film him a chance to show more of against type and well done that buffs and, particularly for sup- 9/28/11 his talent than he revealed in the Academy should seriously porting actor, it’s really tough “Avatar,” so it’s certainly pos- consider nominating him as to pick a favorite this far out,

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This It’s home field advantage. When advantage is something Baylor you’re at home, your fans are there. players take pride in. They outnumber the other fans by “It’s been a difficult process,” a lot and that’s a great feeling.” senior linebacker Elliot Coffey Baylor, however, does house said. “I’ve been around for a long one impressive tradition: the Bay- time, and there were games when lor Line. we went out there and there were Freshmen, clad in their gold more fans for the other team than line jerseys, run across the field to there were of ours. To look up and make a human tunnel, welcoming see that we’re finally putting seats the football players as they step in the stands makes us want to go foot on the turf right before game out and play as hard and as well as time. we can to keep them coming, to get “It’s amazing when you walk the numbers up even farther than out of that tunnel with all of that Meagan Downing | Lariat staff they are now.” smoke, and you can’t see anything Baylor fans cheer for the Bears Saturday at Floyd Casey Stadium. Baylor beat Rice 56-31. The crowd reached more than 40,000 for the third time in 2011. Coffey’s freshman season was for awhile except the numbers on head coach Art Briles’ opening the jerseys in front of you,” senior noise sign up on the scoreboard cheers adds to its love of the game. to stay the whole game, even when does sway as the Aggies “saw ‘em season as well. That 2008 season running back Terrance Ganaway and everybody goes crazy,” Coffey “Your fans, 40,000 people we’re blowing people out,” Griffin off .” featured an average of 34,124 fans said. “You walk out, and the fans said. “On top of wanting to make cheering for you, rooting you on is said. Looking outside the Big 12 and per game. erupt. It’s just a great feeling.” that play yourself, just knowing a good feeling,” Ganaway said. Baylor witnesses the effect into the Aggies’ new home, the The number saw some decline With the addition of defensive that you have everybody from Bay- As Baylor continues to bring its home field advantage can have al- SEC, stadiums are huge and filled in 2009 when junior quarterback coordinator Phil Bennett, scrutiny lor behind you feels great.” loyal fans to Floyd Casey to watch most every year within its confer- with fans just as loud as the Ag- Robert Griffin III injured his knee has been placed on the Baylor de- Since 2008, Baylor’s home field as the program turns around to- ence. gies are known to be. For example, and was redshirted. fense. win record has been 10-9. wards national rankings, bowl The Oklahoma Sooners have Death Valley, LSU’s hallowed sta- Last season with the first bowl Fans, whether they know it or Last season, the Bears were 4-2 games and all around more suc- only lost one game in Norman in dium, is called one of the most berth in 15 years, Baylor averaged not, have influence on the stands in the Case. cess, there is one more thing the 10 years, a 2005 defeat by TCU. dreaded road playing sites in col- just more than 40,000. the defense makes. After all the team does dur- team asks of its fans. Texas A&M’s Kyle Field is loud, lege football. LSU has won 44 of its Could the excitement of this “Its great especially on third ing the summer, hearing the fans’ “Now we’ve just got to get them obnoxious, and yes, the upper deck last 49 home games. season’s successes and expectations downs when they have the make Griner off Men’s tennis clears house at home By Laurean Love time Baylor has claimed both the During the semifinals there Reporter singles and doubles titles. were two Baylor players against to Europe “It was a big deal for Mate to two Oklahoma players. Zsiga won Baylor men’s tennis earned win in his first college tournament over Dane Webb 6-2, 6-1; Maytin both the singles and doubles titles and it was great for Bobby (May- had to play three sets against Guill- with U.S. in the 11th annual Baylor-HEB In- tin) to come back and win doubles ermo Alcorta but claimed a victory vitational at the Hurd Tennis Cen- again,” Knoll said. “Winning with with 6-3 in the first set, 2-6 in the By Daniel Wallace ter this past weekend. two different partners says a lot second and 6-1 in the third. Sports Writer “It was an unbelievable day for for what he’s doing in doubles. It’s In the singles championship, us. That’s the second time in his- definitely a wonderful start to the two Baylor players, Maytin and Junior Lady Bear star Brittney tory that we’ve had both guys in season.” Zsiga, took the court two hours af- Griner is off to Europe. The players the finals and we won the doubles Maytin and Krickovic, the Bay- ter Maytin won the doubles match. who are participating in the 2011 as well,” head coach Matt Knoll lor doubles team, had an 8-4 win Zsiga won the first set 6-1, while USA Basketball Women’s National said in a press release. “It was big over Iowa’s Marc Bruche and Will Maytin won the second match 7-5. Team European training camp and deal that they were able to make it Vasos. In the third and final set, Zsiga exhibition games were announced through the draw and keep a Bay- With this win, Maytin and won 6-1 and earned the title. Monday. Griner will join Baylor lor guy’s name on the trophy.” Krickovic became the sixth Baylor The men’s tennis team will be alum Sophia Young, who currently Freshman Mate Zsiga won the doubles team to win the tourna- at the prequalifying of the ITA All- plays for the San Antonio Silver singles championship, while junior ment. Maytin also became the first American Saturday and Sunday, Stars WNBA team. Roberto Maytin and freshman Baylor player to win the doubles then move on the qualifying on The team also includes other Marko Krickovic won the doubles championship twice; he and John Oct. 3-5 and the main draw will be WNBA stars such as Swin Cash crown, which marks the fourth Peers won the 2010 tournament. Oct. 6-9 in Tulsa, Okla. (Seattle Storm), Tina Charles (Connecticut Sun), Asjha Jones (Connecticut Sun), Renee Mont- gomery (Connecticut Sun), and XC finishes behind ranked squads Cappie Pondexter (New York Lib- erty). Candice Dupree and Diana By Laurean Love head coach Todd Harbour said in which is a 14-second time im- Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury Reporter a press release. “We definitely got provement for her. are expected to join the team in some valuable experience racing in Senior Kristen Hanselka place Europe later this week. The team Women’s cross country com- a major Division I race. We came 27th and had a time of 14:09.4. features a total of 26 players. peted against a tough field that in ranked about sixth among these Freshmen Erin Hegarty and Bree The team opens training camp Matt Hellman | Lariat File Photo featured eight regionally ranked teams and that’s exactly where we Schrader rounded out the Baylor today in Naples, Italy in order to teams and finished sixth overall on finished.” top five. Hegarty finished in 32nd No. 42 center Brittney Griner blocks Green Bay’s No. 4 guard Celeste Friday in Toledo, Ohio, at the To- prepare for the five-game exhibi- Hoewisch at the American Airlines Center in Dallas during the 3nd round of Over half of Baylor’s top run- with a time of 14:5.6 while Schrad- tion tour that goes through Oct. 9. the 2011 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament March 27, 2011. ledo Inter-Regional Bubble Buster. ners had been resting in prepa- er came in 37th at 14:21.1. It will open its 2011 European tour The Lady Bears had a total of ration for this meet the past two Baylor men’s took the week off with two games in Naples, followed 135 points, which earned them a weeks. after competing the last three con- USK Prague. The final game will be by the San Antonio Silver Stars. by a game in Valencia, Spain. The sixth-place finish ahead of Ohio Senior Cate Westenhover led secutive meets. against UNIQA-Euroleasing So- Griner and Young will be final two games will take place in State with 152 points and Eastern the team to a 20th-place finish with The men and women’s teams pron, the Hungarian Cup winners. coached by current University of the Czech Republic and Hungary. Michigan with 204 points. South a time of 13:56.8 for the 4,000-me- will both be back on the road Fri- Griner is the only collegiate Connecticut women’s basketball While in Italy and Spain, the Central Region rival, Arkansas, ter course at Ottawa Park. West- day for the Adidas Notre Dame player on the squad. Sophia Young coach Geno Auriemma. Auriemma team will face reigning Italian took the team title with 36 points enhover had a 10-second improve- Invitational in Notre Dame, Ind. is a two-time All-American that has seven national championships champion Famila Schio and Ros over West Virginia with 57 points, ment from the opening course at The 5,000-meter women’s course helped lead the Lady Bears to a to his credit with Connecticut Casasares Valencia. In the Czech San Francisco with 101, Columbia the Bear Twilight meet. and the men’s five-mile course are national championship in 2005. In and boasts an all-time winning Republic, it will compete against with 106, and Toledo with 115. Freshman Rachel Johnson scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. on the the 2006 WNBA draft, Young was percentage of .861 in his 26 years Czech league champion ZVVZ- “We didn’t have a bad day, but placed 22nd with a time of 13:59.5, Notre Dame Golf Course. selected as the fourth overall pick of coaching we didn’t have a great day either,” Women’s golf stages second-round comeback to win in New Mexico

By Laurean Love tournament with 11-over. TCU This victory was Baylor’s first Senior Jaclyn Jansen tied for 17th for 39th at 9-over. Freshman Emma managed to shoot the lowest of any Reporter and Denver tied for second with win since April 2010 at the Baylor place with a 5-over finish. Davis, Carberry tied for 79th at 19-over team and take care of business.” 15-over and Sunday’s leader, Spring Invitational. Cothran and Jansen had 10 of Bay- for her collegiate debut. Freshman Baylor will return to New Mexi- Women’s golf won the Dick Mc- Northwestern, finished fourth with Freshman Hayley Davis fin- lor’s 13 birdies Monday. Stani Schiavone followed in 83rd at co Oct. 10-12 in Las Cruces for the Guire Invitational by four strokes 16-over. ished in second place for the sec- “Once again, Hayley (Davis) 20-over. Price’s NMSU Invitational. this past weekend in Albuquerque, “Pin placements were very ond consecutive tournament. and Chelsey (Cothran) contin- “All day, I tried to watch how The Lady Bears’ next tourna- N.M. tough, but we played smart golf Davis shot a 2-under in the final ued their good play,” Goble said. we were playing and not paying at- ment will take place Oct. 30- Nov. Baylor started the final round and hit the ball very well,” head round only one stroke behind the “Hayley had a chance to win it, but tention to the scoreboard because 1 at the Alamo Invitational in San tied for fourth and was six strokes coach Jay Goble said in a press re- individual champion, New Mex- couldn’t get a few putts to fall. She’s you can’t change what’s on there,” Antonio. behind the leader, Northwestern. lease. “I knew we would play well if ico’s Sofia Hoglund, who shot a playing her way into contention Goble said. “Everything was great Men’s golf returns to action this The Lady Bears shot a final round we had a few putts drop. It’s pretty 3-under. every time. She’ll get some wins; Monday. Everyone went higher weekend in the Rod Myers Invi- of 295, which was the lowest of awesome to win and beat several Senior Chelsey Cothran tied it’s only a matter of time.” in the final round, so you know it tational Saturday and Sunday in any team Monday, finishing the teams ranked way ahead of us.” for fourth overall with even-par. Senior Valerie Sternebeck tied was tough day all around. But we Durham, N.C.

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and business, and will show students for or are called to do something educated entrepreneurs and [work] Oklahoma and Maryland. loupes from Jensen Farms were contaminant and it is very hardy,” different ways they can get involved about this justice issue, there are with the goal of doubling their in- In the last week, state and local shipped from July 29 through Sept. DeWaal said. with the justice issues seen in the ways to be involved in it,” Kotrla said. come in the next year.” health departments have reported 10 to Arkansas, Arizona, California, About 800 cases of listeria are world. “You don’t have to necessarily be in- Although the topic will be on higher numbers. Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, found in the United States each year, Dr. Kim Kotrla, assistant profes- volved in direct work. business, McCormick said this is a Officials in Texas said two deaths Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Ne- according to CDC, and there are usu- sor of social work, will speak along Work can be done in communi- great way for any student to see busi- are linked to the outbreak and of- braska, New Jersey, New Mexico, ally three or four outbreaks. with Jennifer Smyer, director of so- ties. ness in a different light. ficials in Nebraska said one death New York, North Carolina, North Most of these are traced to deli cial work, on justice in their field. Work can be done in business- McCormick stressed the impor- there is linked to the outbreak. Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Penn- meat and soft cheeses, where listeria This lecture will be from 4 to 5 p.m. es. tance of business education and how Officials in Kansas and Wyoming sylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, is most common. Thursday in the Fentress Room of the There’s work that can be done in it can be taught to people in develop- said they are investigating three ad- Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wyoming. Produce has rarely been the cul- Bill Daniel Student Center, and will s c h o o l s .” ing countries. ditional listeria deaths that may be The recalled cantaloupe may be prit, but federal investigators say they focus on how students from various Dr. Blaine McCormick, associate “Poverty is a huge problem. We linked as well. labeled “Colorado Grown,” ‘’Distrib- have seen more produce-related lis- disciplines can get involved on issues professor of management, will speak believe that profit is one of the great The CDC has not confirmed uted by Frontera Produce,” ‘’Jensen- teria illnesses in the past two years. of injustice and human trafficking at along with Dr. Van Gray, director of moderators of the ill effects of pov- those numbers. farms.com” or “Sweet Rocky Fords.” It was found in sprouts in 2009 and a community, local or global level. planning and accreditation, associate erty,” McCormick said. “If we can Missouri and Florida have also Not all of the recalled cantaloupes are celery in 2010. “We want to share a vision about director of the center for nonprofit teach the people who live and work reported new illnesses linked to the labeled with a sticker, the FDA said. While most healthy adults can how various disciplines can work leadership and professor of manage- in poverty skills, they can double cantaloupes. Unlike many pathogens, listeria consume listeria with no ill effects, together on the issue of human traf- ment. their income in the next year. We’re The outbreak has been traced to bacteria can grow at room tempera- it can kill the elderly and those with ficking,” Kotrla said. “It really does The lecture will be from 4 to 5 all about eliminating poverty, which Jensen Farms in Holly, Colo., which tures and even refrigerator tempera- compromised immune systems. take a variety of different professions p.m. Friday at Common Grounds we think is a huge justice issue.” recalled the tainted cantaloupes ear- tures. It is also dangerous to pregnant to come together on this issue.” and will focus on how business can Students can enter to win prizes lier this month. The FDA and CDC recommend women because it easily passes Kotrla sees students as the future alleviate some of the injustice issues by getting a punch card and attend- The Food and Drug Administra- anyone who may have one of the through to the fetus. in addressing injustice issues and of poverty. ing four events. tion said last week that it had found contaminated cantaloupes throw it Dr. Tauxe of the CDC said the would like to educate students on “We’re working to show business Schedule cards and punch cards listeria in samples of Jensen Farms’ out immediately. type of listeria linked to the canta- ways they can help. students that they have a skill set that will be available at tables at chapel, cantaloupes taken from a Denver- Consumer health advocates say loupes is not one that is commonly “The main point we want to get they can take out and that is valuable the Bill Daniel Student Center, Pen- area store and on samples taken from those who think they may have had associated with pregnancy-associat- across is that no matter what your to the community,” McCormick said. land and Memorial dining halls and equipment and cantaloupes at the the tainted fruit in their kitchen ed illnesses, however. background is, if you have a passion “They can work with small, under- the Spiritual Life Center. farm’s packing facility. should go a step farther. State and federal health authori- Tests confirmed that the samples Caroline Smith DeWaal of the ties have not definitively linked any from Page 1 matched strains of the disease found advocacy group Center for Science miscarriages, stillbirths or infant ill- TRIAL in those sickened. in the Public Interest says people nesses to the current outbreak. two months, Michael Jackson slept. Walgren said Murray’s claim that The FDA has not released any ad- should clean and sanitize any sur- Symptoms of listeria include fe- of his medical license. He woke up and he lived his life. he gave the singer a minuscule dos- ditional details from its investigation faces that the cantaloupe may have ver and muscle aches, often with Speaking for more than an hour, “The evidence will not show you age, enough to keep him asleep per- into what caused the illnesses. touched. other gastrointestinal symptoms. prosecutor David Walgren relied on that Michael Jackson died because haps five minutes, was not true. He The Rocky Ford-brand canta- “Listeria is an environmental photos and audio recordings to paint Dr. Murray gave him propofol. The also accused Murray of deception Murray as an inept and reckless care- evidence is going to show you Mi- when he hid from paramedics and CUTS from Page 1 taker. chael Jackson died when Dr. Murray hospital emergency staff that he had Walgren showed a photo of a life- stopped,” the attorney said. He said given Jackson Propofol. He said they less Jackson on a hospital gurney. would be given a base level of fund- in the agreement. to one-quarter of its membership to Murray was trying to wean Jackson were desperately trying to revive him He juxtaposed the image with those ing set at $625,000 and would receive This requirement conflicted with come from non-Baptist Christian off of Propofol and had been giving but didn’t know about the drug. of Jackson performing. Walgren reimbursements for certain theologi- another clause in the old agreement backgrounds, a move which at the him other sleep aids known as ben- He returned repeatedly to the fee also played the recording of Jackson cal education programs, but would that gave Baylor the full legal right time ruffled some feathers within the zodiazepines trying to lull him to Murray was to be paid — $150,000 speaking to Murray while, the pros- not receive “pro rata” funding if they to “amend or rescind its articles of BGCT. sleep. a month — and pointed out that he ecutor said, the singer was under the relate to the BGCT by special agree- incorporation or bylaws without ap- “That’s what our board of regents On June 25, 2009, the last day of first had asked for $5 million. influence of an unknown substance ment. Pro-rata funding is distributed proval or consent of the BGCT.” has done because of the sense that a Jackson’s life, Chernoff said, he was “There was no doctor-patient roughly six weeks before his death. according to the number of semester The agreement would also grant number of our graduates that may in the third day of a weaning process relationship,” Walgren said. “... Jackson trusted Murray as his hours taught at each institution. Baylor three of five spots on the have been cradle Baptists they may and it didn’t work. What existed here was an employer- physician, and “that misplaced trust A motion to amend the budget subcommittee responsible for iden- have been Baptists before they were “Michael Jackson started beg- employee relationship. He was not in Conrad Murray cost Michael Jack- to return to the previous formula for tifying the BGCT’s candidate rec- Christians, you know what I mean? ging. He couldn’t understand why he working for the health of Michael son his life,” Walgren said. BGCT funding distribution failed by ommendations to Baylor’s board of Those folks have, for whatever rea- wasn’t sleeping when Michael Jack- Jackson. Dr. Murray was working for The recurring theme was Jack- a vote of 19 -34. regents. In the previous agreement, son, in this 21st century, found son told Dr. Murray ‘I have to sleep. a fee of $150,000.” son’s never ending quest for sleep The new special agreement would there was no provision for Baylor in- Christian fellowship in another way,” They will cancel my performance,’ he Chernoff countered with a de- and Propofol, the potion he called strike language committing Baylor put at this early stage. Starr said. meant it,” Chernoff said. scription of Murray’s history of his “milk” and that he believed was to maintain a clause in its bylaws The executive board invited Starr The executive board’s proposals Murray, in a recording of his treating indigent patients for free. the answer. Jurors were told that requiring 100-percent Baptist mem- to renegotiate the special agreement will be presented on Oct. 24-26 at the interview with police detectives, At times during the defense attor- it was a powerful anesthetic, not a bership on its board of regents, un- in May after Baylor’s board of re- BGCT annual convention for a final acknowledged that he relented and ney’s opening statements, Murray sleep aid, and the prosecutor said less the BGCT consented to a change gents voted in February to allow up vote. agreed to give Jackson a small dose appeared to be crying and wiped his Murray severely misused it. of Propofol. eyes with a tissue. The prosecutor said while work- ing for Jackson, the doctor was shipped more than four gallons of Gun threat triggers search the anesthetic, which is normally given in hospital settings. Chernoff, the defense attorney, claimed the singer swallowed sev- in California campus library eral pills of the sedative Lorazepam on the morning of his death and by john rogers Meanwhile, authorities cordoned said. that was enough to put six people to Associated Press off the library and a large grassy area “All I heard was some guy had a sleep. After taking Propofol, Jackson in front. No classes were canceled. did not even have a chance to close Police using bomb-sniffing dogs “An alert was sent out to the en- his eyes, Chernoff said. searched a sprawling, four-story li- tire campus via text, via voice, via “The witness did not see Chernoff, who had long hinted brary at the California State Univer- email, Facebook and Twitter, just a gun but something, that the defense would blame Jack- sity, Northridge, campus on Tuesday to let them know about the situa- son for his own death, added a sur- after an employee reported a man tion with the library,” Chandler said. I don’t know what prise. He claimed Jackson died not said he had a gun. No weapon was “The library was the only building indicated he may have because his doctor continued to give found. affected.” had a gun.” him the drug but because he stopped University spokeswoman Car- The 353-acre campus, in the it, forcing Jackson to take extreme measures. Associated Press men Ramos Chandler said the four- northwest corner of Los Angeles’ San Defense Attorney Edward Chernoff gives his opening argument Carmen Ramos Chandler | “What we will hear is that Dr. story Oviatt Library was evacuated Fernando Valley, has a student popu- Tuesday in the involuntary manslaughter trial of Conrad Murray at about 10:30 a.m. after the staffer re- lation of more than 30,000. It was University spokeswoman Murray provided Propofol for two Superior Court in Los Angeles. Murray has pleaded not guilty and faces ported seeing a man wearing shorts badly damaged in the 1994 North- months to Michael Jackson for four years in prison and the loss of his medical license if convicted of and a T-shirt that read, “Human ridge earthquake, but has been ex- sleep,” Chernoff said. “During those involuntary manslaughter in Michael Jackson’s death. Rights Violation.” tensively rebuilt and enrollment has gun or something,” said freshman “The witness did not see a gun swelled since then. Gerardo Valenzuela, outside the but something, I don’t know what, As the library was searched, hun- blocked-off area on a 100-degree af- indicated he may have had a gun,” dreds of students and teachers milled ternoon. Poll shows internet bullying sees Chandler said of the man. around just outside the cordoned-off As word of the threat spread, After a floor-by-floor search area. graduate student Kevin Riley said failed to turn up either the man or a The library will remain closed some of his classmates told him their weapon, campus police asked the Los Tuesday evening while police contin- parents urged them to stay home. increase; teen Internet use soars Angeles Police Department to check ue the search. It will reopen Wednes- He said they responded they felt the building with dogs. day morning at 7:45 a.m., Chandler safe. by connie cass type of online bullying, a slight in- frequently see people being mean to and stacy a. anderson crease over just two years ago. Three- each other on social networking sites Associated Press fourths of the young people said they jumped to 55 percent, from 45 per- consider these darker aspects of the cent in 2009. Federal court says principals protected Catherine Devine had her first online world, sometimes broadly That may be partly because young brush with an online bully in seventh called “digital abuse,” a serious prob- people are spending more time than by terry wallace Judge Fortunato P. Benavides ruled full court realigned over the issue grade, before she’d even ventured lem. ever communicating electronically. Associated Press that existing court precedents have of whether the students’ free-speech onto the Internet. Someone set up the They’re not the only ones. “The Internet is an awesome re- not established the constitutional- rights might have been violated. screen name “devinegirl” and, posing President Barack Obama brought source,” says Devine, “but sometimes A federal appeals court says two ity of the educators’ actions “beyond “This appeal may only involve as Catherine, sent her classmates in- students, parents and experts togeth- it can be really negative and make Dallas-area elementary school prin- debate.” two students and two principals in stant messages full of lies. “They were er at the White House in March to things so much worse.” cipals are immune from liability for “The law tasked them with main- a suburban school district in Texas, making things up about me, and I try to confront “cyberbullying.” The The Internet didn’t create the tur- stopping students from handing out taining the most delicate of consti- but it concerns conduct that strikes was the most innocent 12-year-old Education Department sponsors an moil of the teenage romantic break- Christian candy cane pens and other tutional balances: between students’ at the very heart of the First Amend- ever,” Devine remembers. “I hadn’t annual conference to help schools ups, bitter fights among best friends, on-campus religious expressions, a free-speech rights and the (U.S. ment discrimination against student even kissed anybody yet.” deal with it. Teen suicides linked to jealous rivalries, teasing and bully- federal appeals court ruled Tuesday. Constitution’s) Establishment Clause speech solely on the basis of reli- Devine, now 22, learned to thrive vicious online bullying have caused ing. But it does amplify it. By a 10-6 vote, the full 5th U.S. imperative to avoid endorsing reli- gious viewpoint,” Circuit Judge Jen- in the electronic village. increasing worry in communities Hurtful words that might have Circuit Court of Appeals in New nifer Walker Elrod wrote in a sepa- But like other young people, she across the country. been shouted in the cafeteria now Orleans agreed that Plano school rate 44-page majority opinion. occasionally stumbled into one of its Conduct rising to the point of can be blasted to hundreds on Face- principals Lynn Swanson and Jackie The principals were relieved to dark alleys. bullying is hard to define, but the poll book. Bomchill had qualified immunity “So the question have been found immune from li- A new Associated Press-MTV of youth ages 14 to 24 showed plenty “It’s worse online, because every- from being assessed damages for comes: Do you ability, said their attorney, Tom poll of youth in their teens and early of rotten behavior online, and a per- body sees it,” said Tiffany Lyons, 24, their actions. That reversed lower- Brandt of Dallas. 20s finds that most of them, 56 per- ception that it’s increasing. of Layton, Utah. “And once anything court rulings that would subject make a distinction “I’m, of course, very pleased cent, have been the target of some The share of young people who gets online you can’t get rid of it.” Swanson and Bomchill, individually, between those who are with that ruling. It’s been a long, to damages. hard fight. 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