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Summer 2011 The Baylor Lariatwww.baylorlariat.com SPORTS Page B1 NEWS Page A9 PHOTOS Pages A6-7 NBA draft can wait iNeed a good deal The year of the bear Perry Jones III will lead a skilled The campus bookstore helps Check out the photos that defined Bears squad next season, including students save on technology, the school year, including football, a batch of talented newcomers including Apple products homecoming and All-University Sing Vol. 112 No. 52 © 2011, Baylor University In Print >> Down in the dirt Scholarship drive edges toward goal Baylor professors collaborate with researchers from By Sara Tirrito communica- matter the amount, makes a big our students, both here now and Wright said that with affordability Texas A&M and make Staff Writer tions, wrote difference.” those destined to come,” has en- being a key concern for students an important geological in an email One gift came in late April abled the funds to be raised so at Baylor, the support shown discovery at a site near Waco Baylor is well on its way to to the Lari- from the Callaway Foundation, quickly. through donations to the initia- Page A3 achieving its 2013 goal of raising at. “We still which increased its Endowed He said the progress toward tive has been encouraging. $100 million in scholarship funds. have a long Scholars Fund to $1 million. The the goal was made possible by “Time and time again this With nearly 4,500 individual way to go, ExxonMobil Foundation also gift- the generosity of many within the year students have indicated that >> Laws of attraction donors and a number of spring- but the idea ed the university $372,630. community. financial affordability is the No. 1 Two Baylor graduate time gifts, the President’s Scholar- of helping The President’s Scholarship “We have had very generous issue on campus, so it’s so encour- ship Initiative has surpassed the students find love, despite our students Initiative was publicly announced gifts but no transformational gifts, aging to see that the Baylor family $25 million mark. Starr achieve their in September and is slated for so it reflects a great outpouring of has rallied behind this to help our studying very different fields “We’re very encouraged by dream of at- completion in May 2013. a large number of people,” Starr students financially,” Wright said. Page A3 our early progress on the Presi- tending Baylor through scholar- President Ken Starr said the said. “So it’s very encouraging.” dent’s Scholarship Initiative,” ship support resonates with the “enormous amount of enthusiasm Former student body presi- SEE INITIATIVE, page A11 Lori Fogleman, director of media Baylor family. Every donation, no based on the profound needs of dent and Houston senior Michael >> Get in shape fast Students can participate in many activities at the gym, including Bearobics Care of Page A4 live bear >> Champs or bust A talented Lady Bears basketball team will attempt mascots to win a title next year after falling short this past season Page B1 evolves By James Stockton >> Making it big and Clint Boehringer Reporter and contributor A former student directs an award-winning film The Baylor Bookworms. The based on the dark side of a name doesn’t exactly inspire fear, fraternity initiation but in 1914 the founders of Bay- Page B3 lor were considering making the bookworm the school’s mascot. The choice of mascot, howev- >> Just like Italy er, was given to the students and A Baylor alumnus opens a more than half voted for the bear. pizzeria with a brick oven “All you have to do is hang near campus out by the habitat any day of the week, and you see how many Page B6 people come off I-35 just to see the mascots,” said Dr. Martha Lou >> Eat her dust Scott, associate vice president for Makenzie Mason | Lariat Photographer student life. Tiffani McReynolds, Before Lady and Joy, the cur- track star, enjoys a stellar rent bear mascots, arrived at freshman year Can you hear me now? Baylor, more than 50 bears repre- Page B7 sented the school. The first bear, Fans in Floyd Casey Stadium take turns chanting during a football game against Kansas State in October. Baylor won, making the team named Ted or “Bruin,” came to On the Web eligible to participate in its first bowl game in 16 years. The Bears will open the 2011 season on Sept. 2 at home against TCU. Baylor in 1917 as a cub. Until SEE MASCOTS, page A11 Offense, defense tune up for regular season’s rigors By Chris Derrett Sports Editor

Deep in the heart of BU After Baylor football’s spring Check out a photo slideshow scrimmage, head coach Art Briles of the underground admitted the play-calling was “va- maintenance tunnels that nilla” and not truly indicative of connect about 13 buildings the Bears’ full offensive or defen- on campus sive arsenal. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer The intensity on both sides of the ball, however, was just as pres- baylorlariat.com Dennis Ferguson, associate director of building services, leads a tour of ent as the threat of players losing the maintenance tunnels underneath Baylor campus. their starting positions this fall for Viewpoints unsatisfactory effort. “The first snap we take in Sep- tember should be better than the last snap they took in December. “My little nugget Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer Tunnel Vision So that’s what we have to do. We’re of advice would be in advance due to all the security certainly not content, satisfied, Workers inhabit No. 8 sophomore running back Glasco Martin dives for a touchdown to plan, plan, and measures surrounding the facility patting ourselves on the back, be- against the Bears’ defense during the spring scrimmage on April 2. tunnels since the terrorist attacks cause we haven’t done anything,” plan some more, hidden world of Sept. 11, 2001. The Baylor po- Briles said after the scrimmage. Playing against Bennett’s de- after 2010’s spring scrimmage, say- while being open to lice and the Waco firefighters The offense, returning with ju- fense, Griffin said he has seen a ing, “In the Big 12 South, if you’re beneath campus were notified of the tour. About nior quarterback Robert Griffin III marked difference from last spring. friendly and nice, you’re going to alternative paths. By Lela Atwood three maintenance workers and his entire receiving corps from “Everybody schemes differ- have a long season.” One never knows Contributor were stationed at various points last year, looked as synchronized as ently. This team is very aggressive, Bennett said he wants none of throughout the tunnel as a safety ever. The new-look defense, now so you see that. It’s just about get- that. when a subject that Unexpectedly during conver- measure. under the direction of defensive ting those guys in the right spot,” “On third-and-7, I don’t want brings a glimmer of sations, rumors surface. Whispers Ferguson said it was the first coordinator Phil Bennett, showed Griffin said. “I think they’ve come to play 10 yards off,” Bennett said. of a secret series of underground such tour in his 30 years of work- its progress to the estimated 3,500 a long way since the beginning of “As you saw today, I want to force interest can evolve tunnels that connect every build- ing at the energy complex. Usu- Baylor fans in attendance. the spring.” the issue. I thought our [second- into a hobby or a ing on campus penetrate the air. ally only maintenance workers Going forward, the Bears hope From his first time speaking string players], in three drives Some people insist they exist, enter the facility tunnels. this means continued success after with the media at Baylor in Janu- against the [first-string] offense re- lifelong passion.” while others place the tunnels in Built in 1952, the facility tun- a Texas Bowl appearance last year. ary, Bennett has promised a more ally did a good job of making Rob- Page 2 the same category as Santa Claus. nels gave workers easy access to Most of the fans in attendance aggressive defense proving itself ert have to make a decision.” But they are real. protected wires and pipes during knew what to expect from an ex- with more tackles for loss, third The defense did not come In April, a group of three stu- a time when insulation was shod- perienced offense, so across the down stops and quarterback pres- away with any interceptions in dents from the Lariat toured one dy and ineffective. line of scrimmage was where the sure. The lack thereof in 2010 the scrimmage, but it did collect of these tunnels. The tour guide Through the tunnels run elec- attention went. prompted Briles to move last year’s five sacks, two from senior defen- was Dennis Ferguson, associate tric lines, water pipes, steam pipes That was where the defense defensive coordinator, Brian Nor- sive end Zac Scotton. Meanwhile, director of building services, and and fiber optic cables. continued working to learn Ben- wood, to associate head coach in among the linebackers and sec- Kenneth Halton, manager of the Brian Nicholson, associate nett’s schemes that widely depart favor of the more hard-nosed Ben- ondary, players like senior Elliot Baylor Energy Complex. from the Bears’ 2010 defensive nett. The tour was planned a week SEE TUNNELS, page A11 playbook. Briles might have put it best SEE FOOTBALL, page A11

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How do I even begin putting myself studying abroad in Russia, the pieces together? immersed with the people whose As a graduating senior, I culture had so deeply touched long so much to write an article my heart. that shares my experiences with I got to travel on the trans- freshmen. Yet my mind is tied in Siberian train, teach a group of a knot. How do I even begin to Russians what the word “whoop- convey my unique story of pain, sie” meant, and sing a stage solo triumph and unexpected twists at a Russian mall talent contest. I along the way? was there for a semester and en- Entering as a freshman, I joyed almost every minute of it. thought I had my life figured When new acquaintances ask out. After enjoying success as a me about my major, I somehow columnist while in high school, end up muttering it in a low voice I chose to major in journalism. I before announcing my Russian minor to the rooftops. After I graduate this May, I see myself going back to Russia where I dream of teaching Eng- lish to people, so that they can have greater opportunity in the world. The funny thing is, not ev- eryone’s story is the same. Dur- ing freshman year, I met a dear friend who had ambitions in journalism that mirrored mine. I was so scared that we would have to constantly compete against one another. But while my in- terests radically changed, she Lela Atwood | Contributor followed my original plan to the letter, even earning the presiden- had this great plan of the focused path I would follow from getting a position on a Baylor publica- “When new tion, to aspiring to eventually be- acquaintances coming president of a profession- al journalism group on campus. ask me about my Students should embrace background Then life cut into my dance major, I somehow with journalism. Through a se- After many sleepless nights eight other girls. Biceps stinging When having a conversation ries of events, I discovered to end up muttering on the sixth floor of Collins Resi- from the weight of our bags, con- with her in the hall of Collins one my astonishment that becoming it in a low voice dence Hall, I, a freshman at Baylor, versation was key to making the day, she mentioned she had not al- a journalist was not my calling. had come to the conclusion that I slow ride all the way to the top. ways been from Austin. The fast-paced atmosphere of the before announcing would never miss the farm as much As I began talking to the girl She was raised in a tiny town newsroom stressed me out. The my Russian minor as I did at that moment. next to me, one near the front of in Illinois, and because of family process of constantly tracking The problem resided in the fact the elevator whipped her bleach reasons, she had recently moved to down people who had no desire to the rooftops.” that I could not pinpoint what it blonde hair around, let me fin- Austin. Although it had only been to talk to me was unnerving. I was I missed the most. Was it the ish my sentence, and then said, a year since her move to Texas, she found my dream slipping free bawling of the cows by my bed- “Where are you from?” My re- had adjusted quite well. from my fingers until one day I tial position I had once desired room window, which I had never sponse was simply, “Texas… North She was accustomed to the realized it was gone. within an on-campus journalism lived without? Or maybe the rattle Texas, to be exact.” She chuckled. “I small-town, Walmart-20-minutes- My practical mind told me club. of the cattle guard that I heard each can tell,” she said as she stepped off away kind of lifestyle, but knew that it would be foolish to change As an incoming freshman, morning when my father loaded up onto the fourth floor. that sooner or later she would have my major, for I did not want to be I never knew my carefully laid- the John Deere tractor to put out Puzzled, I stumbled onto the to jump out there in the big city and the cause of extra financial strife out plans would derail to an- the hay for the day? Rachel Stobaugh | Reporter sixth floor carrying my weight in see what it was like. We had that for my family. My unquenched other track, nor did I know that Either way, I knew what my clothing and shoes. It was then I much in common and began to desire for exploration, however, I would end up studying within school graduate with more expe- future in the dorm would be com- explained the incident to my room- build a friendship on that. My point compelled me to tack a minor the territory of America’s former rience in agriculture and feeding posed of: Baylor students blaring mate, Leslie, who informed me of is this: Take your background and onto my degree plan. I leapt from Cold War enemy. Yet I do not baby calves on a dairy than uptown their radios and laying on their my accent. embrace it. The past is the frame- music to gender studies, from en- regret any of my choices and am business, moving to the big city of horns at 3 a.m. on Eighth Street, “Accent?” I said. “I don’t have work for what you become. trepreneurship to history. Noth- quite content with the way all has Waco was a culture shock, and Bay- giving me a slight case of insomnia. an accent.” Leslie replied, “Rachel, If you were born with a thick ing fit. turned out. lor was even worse. Gazing out my bedroom win- you have a twang like I have never accent, don’t try to camouflage it. Ironically, the minor tailored So based on all this, my little The girls carry Louis Vuitton dow, I could see the top of the heard before... It’s fine, girl. We’ll If you were raised not eating meat, to my soul came knocking on my nugget of advice would be to handbags and strut around in their Mary Gibbs Jones Family and Con- work on it.” don’t change because your room- door at a most unexpected time. plan, plan and plan some more, Marc Jacobs heels, but where do my sumer Sciences building, I-35, the We never got around to work- mate does. If your parents raised On a rather dull day in May after while being open to alternative Anderson Bean boots fit in? And Whataburger sign and a faint view ing on it, because I refused. I liked you to not partake in drinking, my sophomore year, I ran into a paths. let’s be honest, I had never even of the ALICO building downtown. the way I talked, and it wasn’t go- don’t feel obligated. Maintain your website that explained how Rus- One never knows when a sub- heard of Sperrys until I stepped Although it was one of the better ing to change just because I became standards, maintain your compo- sian culture differed from Ameri- ject that brings a glimmer of in- foot on Baylor’s campus. Not only views from the dormitory win- surrounded by preppy people. sure and you will maintain the re- can culture, and my eyes opened terest can evolve into a hobby or did I apparently need the fashion dows, it did not hold a candle to the After much deliberation, I re- spect that people will learn to have in wonder. It was like I fell in a lifelong passion. police, I also needed help with my cows grazing early in the mornings, alized that I was not alone. Taylor for you. love. My insatiable desire to learn Lela Atwood is a senior jour- accent. and green grass that went for miles Bettis, currently a junior from Aus- Rachel Stobaugh is a junior the language had begun. nalism major from Garland and a I recall move-in day of 2008, and miles back home. tin, helped immensely in my adap- nursing major from Gainesville and Two Russian classes and one contributor for the Lariat. stepping on the elevator with about To a small-town, 1A high tation to Baylor. a reporter for The Lariat. summer program later, I found Putting down books to make lasting memories It’s one of the most important hours of trying to comprehend tween home life and school important not only throughout lessons I’ve learned so far in col- Ideas in Math or evenings filled life in combination with my deep- the rest of my college years, but lege — to put down my books, with seemingly endless reading seated need to succeed seems to throughout the rest of my life. step back from my studies and re- assignments. only further encourage my study- There will always be pressures alize that there is so much more to But to make the kind of mem- aholic tendencies. to excel, if not at school, then at college than its academic aspect; ories I want to make involves put- Nevertheless, I recently decid- work. If not to be a study-aholic, there is so much living to be done ting down my books, stepping ed to put down my books more then to be a workaholic. Please Recycle in these four years. away from my notes and engaging often and allow myself to make But this life is short; we only Subscriptions Policy Someday when I look back on in a world separate from my aca- more important memories. have so much time to experience my life, I don’t want to find myself demic one. While this has been difficult to everything we possibly can. And A subscription to the Lariat grasping blindly for the memories This does not come easily to do, in the few weeks since I have some experiences are by far more costs $45 for two semesters. that hold the true essence of my me. begun making the effort, I have important than others. Send check or money order time in college. I have always been a sort of had some of my most memorable In the end, it’s all about to One Bear Place #97330, These should be the memories study-aholic, but I have become college experiences. experiencing the things that mat- Waco, TX, 76798-7330 or that are overflowing, multitudi- even more so since coming to col- And those experiences and ter — the moments that will form e-mail Lariat_ads@baylor. nous: memories of road trips, lege. memories are worth so much memories that we will hold dear edu. Visa, Discover and movie marathons, hanging out Here, where we live, learn and more than my GPA ever will be. far into the future. with friends late into the night or study all in the same place, I find Although I still spend a little MasterCard payments may participating in my favorite cam- Sara Tirrito | Staff writer it exceptionally easy to lose myself too much time with my text- Sara Tirrito is a sophomore be phoned to 254-710-2662. pus traditions like All-University in stacks of textbooks and lecture books, I’m making a conscious journalism major from Texarkana Postmaster: Please send Thanksgiving Dinner or Christ- Not the memories of weekend- notes. effort to keep this lesson in and a staff writer for The Lariat. address changes to above mas on Fifth Street. long dates with my textbooks, The blurred distinction be- mind. It’s a lesson that will be address.

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By Daniel C. Houston partner in this because there was the archaeological site, Driese said. project was published in the April Reporter concern on the part of the archae- The results of their work validated issue of the journal Science, which ologists that we had to demonstrate the project and will end up rewrit- Driese believes will help Baylor es- Two Baylor professors helped that the artifacts had not been ing history books. tablish a more positive reputation uncover a secret that now has the mixed or put out of order by soil “What our guys did was proved as a research institution. The article scientific community abuzz: Cen- processes.” that what they were actually look- has 13 co-authors, including Driese tral Texas was home to what are Clovis culture is a prehistoric ing at was undisturbed by the soil and Nordt. now the oldest known human in- Paleo-Indian culture that archeolo- mixing,” said Matt Pene, assistant “I think when Dr. Nordt and I habitants on the American conti- gists have determined to be about director for media communica- got involved in this some three or nents. 13,500 years ago. tions, “and they proved that it was four years ago,” Driese said, “we The findings of professors of The dating process at the Salado undisturbed and that the artifacts both knew that this site had the geology Dr. Steven Driese, chair excavation site used three distinct were actually in the same place that potential to be groundbreaking of the geology department, Dr. Lee methods: analyzing the shaping of they were discarded 15,500 years and publishable in Science, which Nordt, dean of the College of Arts the tools themselves; finding the a g o.” is probably the most prestigious and Sciences, and their collabora- age of the soil by measuring when Driese described Dr. Michael [scientific] journal in the United tors at Texas A&M University seem the quartz in the soil was last ex- Waters, the project manager and States.” to indicate that human civilization posed to ultraviolet radiation from professor of anthropology at A&M, Driese said his contributions lived 50 miles southwest of present- the sun; and geologically analyzing as being “very conservative and to data analysis and interpretation day Waco about 15,500 years ago. the soil, in which the two Baylor very careful” to double-check all Courtesy Photo were essential to the project’s suc- “The site that our colleagues be- professors were primarily involved. the findings not once, but twice cess. gan excavating is called the Debra Driese and Nordt were brought before publishing the results of the Dr. Lee Nordt, far left, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and geology “We fused our interest and in- Friedkin site, and it contains arti- in to assess the soil formation pro- project, which is why he requested professor, and Dr. Tom Hallmark, center, Texas A&M soil scientist, stand at volvement and our interpretation a pedological sampling at Buttermilk Creek with Baylor geology graduate facts that precede in age by about cesses, the chemical and micro- the assistance of Driese and Nordt. so we were constantly cross-check- students Steve Ahr and Holly Meier in the background. 2,500 years the oldest previously scopic nature of the soil materi- “I think the project leader real- ing our interpretations and went to identified artifacts associated with als and whether cracks in the soil ized early on that there were going the skeptics,” Driese said. “There were in the Americas before the the field together on a number of this Clovis culture,” Driese said. could have preserved relatively to be some issues about the site that may still be — probably fewer, now time of the Clovis culture.” occasions,” Driese said. “He con- “Baylor geology was invited to young artifacts at a greater depth in would be vulnerable to attack by — skeptics about whether humans The professors’ work on this tributed equally to the project.” Laws of attraction don’t apply to physics, English students

By Liz Cohen life,” Mary said. started dating and later married on from my teachers here as a student Contributor These shared interests made it Aug. 7, 2010. and have never been given an im- possible for Martin and Mary to Martin, originally from Munich, pression that I’m taking away from He surprised her with rose pet- discover they have much in com- Germany, researches high-energy a faculty member’s research time,” als. Candles lit. Chairs arranged to mon. particle physics. His dissertation is Mary said. watch the sunset. “It was pure accident,” Mary about the Higgs boson, which in- Martin graduated in May and On June 20, 2009, Martin Frank said. volves figuring out how to explain is applying for post-doctoral posi- proposed to Mary Kolner on the All the first-year presidential mass mathematically. tions. He hopes to someday return old water tower at Mother Neff scholars were giving speeches about He conducts his study via Fer- to a university and become a pro- State Park, a spot they both loved. their academic goals for that year. milab, using a collider detector. fessor. Since post-doctoral posi- Martin and Mary received pres- The man who spoke before Martin “It’s very pure science. That’s what I tions for the humanities are harder idential doctoral scholarships upon mentioned Mary’s alma mater, the love about it. The very fundamental to find, Mary plans to follow Martin coming to Baylor. These scholar- University of Dallas. After the meal, level,” Martin said. and find a temporary teaching posi- ships enabled them to meet in Feb- Mary introduced herself to the un- Mary, from Ames, Iowa, spe- tion. After she writes her disserta- ruary 2007, when they were intro- dergraduate, and Martin was sitting cializes in Victorian literature. She tion, she’ll graduate in late 2012. duced at a luncheon for doctoral next to him, so she ended up speak- originally came to Baylor to study “We would love to work at a uni- scholars. ing to both of them. modernist literature, but realized versity like Baylor where the teach- Although Mary’s studies in Eng- “Plus, I like to think the spirit of that, “I was really a Victorianist ing of undergraduates is highly val- lish literature and Martin’s research my alma mater was hovering over running around pretending that ued,” Martin said. They both want in physics might seem to make the situation,” Mary said. I wasn’t.” She said conflict of faith to teach at a research university them intellectual and emotional Soon after they met, Martin and doubt in the Victorian period with a vibrant and active graduate opposites, that didn’t prove to be moved to Chicago for a year to fascinated her. program. But no matter what, Mar- Courtesy Photo the case. work at Fermilab as part of his re- Her dissertation focuses on the tin and Mary will be together. “Everyone who comes together search. During this time, the two writings and influences of John “It’s been a beautiful experience Mary Kolner, a English literature graduate student, and Martin Frank, a at those luncheons has so much in continued to communicate long Henry Newman. to be here,” Martin said. “I’ll defi- physics graduate student, met at a luncheon for doctoral scholars. They hit common, in terms of shared values distance, and soon their relation- “I’ve received so much individ- nitely miss my colleagues when I it off, began dating, and later married in August 2010. and a true passion for intellectual ship became more serious. They ual encouragement and attention l e av e .” SUMMER 2011 | the News A4 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Staying fit made simple with SLC’s activities

By Molly Dunn “That particular event we high- the fun stuff,” Long said. “That’s Reporter light all of our Bearobics instruc- where the college memories are tors,” Davis said. “They’re going made. The whole college experi- Adjusting to a new lifestyle and to come and teach just a small ence is enriched.” developing a daily routine can be section of their class. It’s a great Students seeking advice in re- challenging for incoming fresh- workout; it’s fun. You get to see a gards to their health and nutrition men. little bit of everything: a little bit can schedule appointments with Baylor’s many extracurricular of Zumba, a little bit of turbo kick, the Peer Nutrition Education Pro- activities, group exercise classes toning, yoga, Pilates, everything gram or the on-campus registered and nutrition education offered all rolled into one class.” dietitian, Dr. Regina Mastin. by senior nutrition majors help Long said that more than 1,000 Julie Smith, senior peer nutri- incoming freshmen reduce stress, people signed up to be a part of tion educator, encourages stu- uplift their spirits and maintain a Bearobics and Bear Cycle classes dents, especially freshmen, to uti- healthy lifestyle. in the last school year, exceeding lize the peer nutrition educators Van Davis, assistant director of all prior memberships. to start healthy habits because life fitness and nutrition education at “The fall semester is just so ex- on campus and eating in dining the McLane Student Life Center, citing. [Freshmen] have so many halls for the first time can be over- said students have many exercise choices all year round, I would whelming for many. Makenzie Mason | Lariat Photographer options at the SLC other than the encourage them that they should “It can be very overwhelming main gym. Students do yoga in a spring 2011 Bearobics class. Bearobics is just one of several activities, which also include never be sitting in their dorm when you have all-you-can-eat “We have a great swimming cycling classes and swimming, at the McLane Student Life Center that students can participate in to stay fit. room with nothing to do,” Long buffet in front of you with desserts pool. Even outdoors, in our back said. everywhere you turn and you can porch we would call it, we have Bear Trail, a less-known area in areas, students can sign up and in any group exercise environment “Not only because exercise is get multiple plates,” Smith said. our sand volleyball courts up the SLC on the third floor has an participate in the group exercise to take advantage of it,” Long said. important, kind of cliché, but ex- Students can schedule one-on- year-round,” Davis said. “All the indoor track. classes offered at the SLC each se- The first session for any Bearo- ercise is a stress reliever.” one appointments with the peer students have to do is stop by the ”Whether they’re a runner or mester. bics class or Bear Cycle class, Bay- Beginning college can be over- nutrition educators, who are se- front desk and check out a sand not, go upstairs to the third floor,” Pam Long, graduate assistant lor’s version of aerobics and bicy- whelming and stressful. nior nutrition majors chosen by volleyball and just take a few Davis said. for fitness for campus recreation, cling classes, is free. Taking advantage of the extra- their professors and peers, to help friends out there and toss a ball “That’s another kind of jewel encouraged students to sign up for Long and Davis both encour- curricular activities and various manage their health and diet. around, or even check out an out- that we have hidden, unless some- the various group exercise classes. age students to try any class that programs offered can help fresh- “What’s great about all of this door basketball and shoot some body knows about it. Our indoor “We give a lot of opportunities they may be interested in. In fact, men transition, Long said. is that it’s free,” Smith said. “Once hoops in the back porch.” track and field is a great place to for people, especially people who all group exercises will be free dur- “So much of your college ex- you get out of school, you’re not If students like to run on a stay active.” are not familiar with our program, ing the first weeks of fall semester perience is in the relationships and going to find a program like this track and don’t want to run the Other than individual workout who have never potentially been at the Back to School Bash. in the extracurricular activities, where it’s free.” For some students, late-night dining provides flexibility

By Sally Ann Moyer service at Collins Café and late- Increasingly, late-night ser- While dinnertime has shifted to Bianca Hernandez. Lagos, Nigeria, junior Denola Reporter night residential dining at Memo- vice has replaced dinnertime later hours, lunch remains a prior- “For me, it’s mainly just if I have Adepetun purposely develops his rial Dining Hall. for students. ity as both a break in the day and time,” Hernandez said. eating schedule around his friends’ Busy college schedules mean The late-night dining moved Lawton, Okla., freshman Mecia important time for social interac- She tries to develop her class availability. that eating sometimes comes sec- from Memorial to Penland Food Lockwood said she eats at late night tion. schedule on allowing herself time “It’s more sporadic,” Adepetun ondary to studying or other activi- Court in the fall of 2008. almost every night because she gets Perlowski said noon to 1:30 p.m. for meals, but sometimes other said. “I don’t have a set time here ties. “The original idea came from hungry later at night after eating a is generally the busiest time of day. commitments get in the way. because I’m in school. It’s more like “The eating patterns of students surveys and focus group feedback later lunch. “Lunch is by far the most popu- “It’s rare that I skip meals, but if when my friends are free to eat.” over the years have become more from students,” Perlowski said. Killeen freshman Tonee Shelton lar meal – on average in the spring I’m really busy I will. It depends on Later meal times have resulted varied, with the number of daily Since then, counts during both normally eats her dinner during we have been right around 3,700, meetings,” Hernandez said. in students snacking throughout eating occasions and the times of service times have continued to late night. with counts for breakfast around Lockwood said she prefers eat- the day to sustain themselves. day they eat both growing,” Brett grow. “I just sleep during the day, and 1,200 and dinner close to 3,000,” ing with friends but will choose Adepetun also eats snacks in Perlowski, director of Baylor Din- “Penland on average does as I usually go to the gym pretty late Perlowski said. hunger first. class or on the way to class some- ing Services, wrote in an email to many people during the 8 p.m. to so this is the only thing open still,” Lunchtimes are also beginning “If they’re not hungry, then I times. the Lariat. 12:30 a.m. window of service as Shelton said. to shift to later times. just eat anyway,” Lockwood said. “I only do it on Tuesdays and Baylor Dining Services acted it does during the normal dinner She said when she wants to go to Eating lunch after 2 p.m. “I can eat whenever. Sometimes I Thursdays when classes are longer, to rectify this problem in the fall time — over 800 nightly on aver- sleep determines how late she will has become a normal sched- get granola and eat throughout the to sustain myself between classes,” of 2004 by introducing continuous age,” Perlowski said. eat her dinner. ule for San Antonio freshman d ay.” Adepetun said. SUMMER 2011 www.baylorlariat.com News the Baylor Lariat|A5 Waco activities relieve summer doldrums By Bonnie Berger well as a fun way to take advantage under are free. and educates inquisitive minds. excellent way to cultivate artistic memorable journey. Reporter of cooler summer afternoons. Exhibits range from exploring skills while giving back to the com- “My friend Will and I play this Students in the mood for Dr Pepper Museum Texas history to focusing on curi- munity. Mission Waco also hosts game where we make play lists For those students who choose spending the day with some cud- As a devoted Baylor Bear, osities of the natural world with a activities for children living in low- around a theme like ‘summer’ or to enroll in summer classes or dly and bizarre creatures should it’s your drink of choice, but do permanent special exhibit docu- er-income neighborhoods through ‘love,’” said The Woodlands junior those that simply choose to remain mosey across the street to the you know where it originated or menting the history of Baylor from music and after-school programs. Sara Lemister. “We play it until the in Waco for the summer, several Cameron Park Zoo. This activity what process it undergoes before its inception in 1845. other people in the car figure out overlooked activities can fill the is a viable source of entertainment transforming into that beverage “All the fossils they had along Day trips what the theme is. It’s a fun way void of free time. for youngsters and adults. you love to love? A rarely noticed the walls were especially impres- If students have explored all of to pass time and keep everyone “I actually took my girlfriend to downtown gem, the Dr Pepper sive,” said Fort Worth junior Ben- the above and are aching to venture guessing.” Cameron Park the zoo on one of our first dates,” Museum documents the history jamin Veitenheimer. “It was a great beyond the city limits, take a day And, finally, students shouldn’t Cameron Park, located on said Baylor alumnus and Hous- and production of Waco’s native combination of interesting artifacts trip into Austin or Dallas. Both cit- forget to take advantage of Sonic North Fourth Street, offers patrons ton resident Armon Bakhtiari. soda. and informative displays.” ies offer thriving downtown scenes Drive In’s happy hour, from 2 to both young and old an opportunity “There were a lot of animals to see Adult tickets are $7 and stu- with numerous art galleries, parks 4 p.m. every day, when all drinks to stroll along the river or utilize and in combination with the infor- dents and children’s tickets are $4. Waco nonprofits and fine restaurants. A comfortable are half price. The Sonic on South one of the many open spaces for a mative signs, we were entertained For an unconventional yet re- drive from Baylor, there is plenty to Sixth Street near campus is the game of Frisbee. for hours.” Mayborn Museum warding pastime, volunteer with a see and do without warranting an most convenient location for stu- Packing a lunch and bringing Tickets for children, se- Located a brisk walk across local nonprofit organization. The overnight stay. dents. Summer is simply sweeter along a comfy blanket provides an niors and adults run from $6 University Parks Drive, the May- Art Center of Waco holds summer Stuffing friends in a car and with a refreshing and inexpensive alternative to traditional dates, as to $9. Children 3 years old and born Museum Complex inspires art camps for ages 6-12, which is an listening to catchy tunes ensures a beverage in hand. Steppin’ Out: Service helps students pop Baylor Bubble

By Sally Ann Moyer homeless operations for the Waco “Fall 2010 was the best experi- Reporter Salvation Army, said he appreciates ence I’ve had because I felt like we the help. really did work,” Elder said. Members of the Baylor commu- “It saves us a lot of work. Oth- Approximately 60 Chi Omega nity have been bursting the “Baylor erwise it would have taken us three chapter members painted the ex- Bubble” for the past 25 years dur- or four days to do what they ac- terior of a rental property that was ing Steppin’ Out, a day of service in complish in a couple of hours,” the home of a family with young the Waco community that occurs Goode said. children. once a semester. Students have helped clean the “The family was really happy. “The purpose is, of course, community kitchen, straighten They were really excited about it. the tangible of serving Waco, but workhouses and take care of other The house didn’t look really pretty then I think it’s pretty important manual labor needs for the Salva- before we started, and after we because sometimes students catch tion Army. painted it they kept thanking us,” the service bug, and it also exposes While Steppin’ Out is only one Elder said. them to the Waco community,” day of service per semester, it has Steppin’ Out is an important Houston junior Lindsey Warner, served as the catalyst for relation- experience for Chi Omega because 2010-2011 Steppin’ Out public re- ships between students and volun- it serves as the chapter’s major ser- lations chair, said. teer opportunities. vice event beyond its regular week- The benefits of serving during “We have had students come ly service, Elder said. Steppin’ Out are substantial com- since Steppin’ Out, or students who Potential job sites sign up by pared to the amount of time and came before and then bring their contacting the Steppin’ Out com- effort required, said Shreveport, friends along,” Goode said. mittee. La., senior Sara Elder. Warner, also a member of Bay- Job sites during spring 2011 in- “It’s a rewarding experience, Jed Dean | Lariat Photo Editor lor’s Texas Theta chapter of Pi Beta cluded the Family Abuse Center, and it’s only a couple of hours on Phi, served with some of her soror- Salvation Army, Waco Lakeshore Baylor students give back to the community at Steppin’ Out. In spring 2011, more than 2,600 people participated Saturday,” said Elder, who served in the service event, which occurs once a semester. ity sisters during her freshman year Cleanup, Stillwell Retirement Resi- as Baylor’s Theta Kappa chapter of at a Waco Arts Initiative site, and dence and private residences. Chi Omega’s service chair during Waco as much, and then you get to sign up, Warner said. anything of great value, but even has volunteered there ever since. A week before Steppin’ Out, fall 2010 Steppin’ Out. the block party and there’s all these “We don’t want to leave anyone still it’s just the whole purpose be- “We probably would have the internal and external subcom- After serving during the day, all kids playing, and families eating out; you don’t have to be in an or- hind it of bridging a gap,” Warner known about Waco Arts, but we mittees meet to match up sites and participants are invited to a block hamburgers, and it’s just everyone ganization to serve,” she said. said. wouldn’t have gone inside,” Warner participants. party. together in one place,” Warner said. Volunteer participants sign up Baylor students have served said. More than 2,600 people and “The day of service, you’re While Greek organizations online at baylor.edu/steppinout or with the Salvation Army in Waco Steppin’ Out can also offer par- 100 organizations participated in doing work and you’re cleaning typically make up the majority of through the service chair of their during Steppin’ Out for at least the ticipants new volunteer experi- Steppin’ Out during spring 2011, things up, and maybe you’re not re- the participants, even individuals organization. past two years. ences each semester with changes 1,100 more participants than in fall ally interacting with the people of or groups of friends are eligible to “The service project may not be Stanley Goode, director of in work sites. 2010, Warner said. SUMMER 2011 SUMMER 2011 the News News the A6 | Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com www.baylorlariat.com Baylor Lariat|A7

Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer Claiming the main stage performance during the 2011 Diadeloso celebration, David Dulcie and the Rag Tag Army provide the featured Uproar Artist entertainment for Baylor and Waco residents.

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Springfield, Mo., freshman James Gear jumps on Houston fresh- Pi Beta Phi performs its winning act, “Welcome to Your 80s, Ladies,” during All-University Sing in February at Waco Hall. Kappa Omega Tau took second place man Zach Allen’s back during Freshman Follies in September at and Delta Delta Delta placed third. Along with those groups, Alpha Tau Omega, Chi Omega & Phi Kappa Chi, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Fountain Mall. Sing Alliance will perform at Pigskin Revue in fall 2011. From catching a Starr to making a bowl game and everything in between. This has been ...

Daniel Cernero | Lariat File Photo Daniel Cernero | Lariat File Photo During move-In day in August, Meridian freshman Morgan Barker and Pensacola, Fla., freshman Elizabeth Van The Year of the Bear De Walle carry boxes in front Memorial Residential Hall. President Ken Starr gives his inaugural response Sept. 17 at the Ferrell Center.

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Baylor students take a group portrait in front of the “Christmas on 5th” ornament during the Christmas on 5th Street celebration in December.

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Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer No. 42 center Brittney Griner blocks Green Bay’s No. 4 guard Celeste Hoewisch at the American Airlines Center in Dallas in the women’s NCAA Daniel Cernero | Lariat File Photo Freshman class council students pull the giant bear during the homecoming pa- tournament. The Lady Bears, a No. 1 seed, beat Green Bay but lost to No. 7 linebacker Antonio Johnson reacts to a defensive stop in the first half of play against Sam Houston State. The Bears won the game and went on to win seven regular season games, making them bowl eligible. The Bears lost to Illinois at the Texas Bowl in Houston in December. rade in October. eventual national champion Texas A&M in the next round. SUMMER 2011 SUMMER 2011 the News News the A6 | Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com www.baylorlariat.com Baylor Lariat|A7

Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer Claiming the main stage performance during the 2011 Diadeloso celebration, David Dulcie and the Rag Tag Army provide the featured Uproar Artist entertainment for Baylor and Waco residents.

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Springfield, Mo., freshman James Gear jumps on Houston fresh- Pi Beta Phi performs its winning act, “Welcome to Your 80s, Ladies,” during All-University Sing in February at Waco Hall. Kappa Omega Tau took second place man Zach Allen’s back during Freshman Follies in September at and Delta Delta Delta placed third. Along with those groups, Alpha Tau Omega, Chi Omega & Phi Kappa Chi, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Fountain Mall. Sing Alliance will perform at Pigskin Revue in fall 2011. From catching a Starr to making a bowl game and everything in between. This has been ...

Daniel Cernero | Lariat File Photo Daniel Cernero | Lariat File Photo During move-In day in August, Meridian freshman Morgan Barker and Pensacola, Fla., freshman Elizabeth Van The Year of the Bear De Walle carry boxes in front Memorial Residential Hall. President Ken Starr gives his inaugural response Sept. 17 at the Ferrell Center.

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Baylor students take a group portrait in front of the “Christmas on 5th” ornament during the Christmas on 5th Street celebration in December.

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Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer No. 42 center Brittney Griner blocks Green Bay’s No. 4 guard Celeste Hoewisch at the American Airlines Center in Dallas in the women’s NCAA Daniel Cernero | Lariat File Photo Freshman class council students pull the giant bear during the homecoming pa- tournament. The Lady Bears, a No. 1 seed, beat Green Bay but lost to No. 7 linebacker Antonio Johnson reacts to a defensive stop in the first half of play against Sam Houston State. The Bears won the game and went on to win seven regular season games, making them bowl eligible. The Bears lost to Illinois at the Texas Bowl in Houston in December. rade in October. eventual national champion Texas A&M in the next round. SUMMER 2011 | the News A8 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com In search of peace and quiet Moody,” since so many students like the view,” Carrollton junior Na- tist Student Center study area, the Lab experiment study there. than Rogers said. café in the Bill Daniel Student Cen- “I enjoy studying on the second Choosing the best place to study ter and the Baylor Sciences Build- deems library floor of Moody. It isn’t the silent isn’t just a matter of personal prefer- ing atrium. Areas with the highest basement best part of the library, but it also isn’t ence. It’s a science. noise levels included the McLane the most social area, either. I have a In the Environmental Analysis Student Life Center exercise room, place to study spot where I can see Pat Neff Hall, course, students learn about the the library café Java City and the Bill and it reminds me of why I’m here,” hazards of sound pollution. Ac- Daniel Student Center television Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer By Ali Croom Gonzales freshman Alexis Zumwalt cording to the course’s lab manual, room. However, the Baylor Energy Students study for final exams in the Moody Memorial Library basement. Contributor said. repeated exposure to loud noises Complex won out on noise with Areas of the central libraries such as Moody’s main lobby and garden level Some students use the libraries subject one to hearing loss. Noise 87.9 decibels. provide calm, quiet environments for students to study. College is full of distractions. for inspiration like Zumwalt. For exposure also carries other health “The students generally found Noisy neighbors, blaring televi- others, the libraries serve a different risks, such as increased blood pres- that the farther you could get from sions and the roommate’s barking purpose. sure, ringing in the ears, a distur- I-35, the quieter it was for outdoor dog are enough to make the ideal “I go to the library to get away bance of sleeping patterns — and sites,” Doug Nesmith, professor of study environment hard to come by. from the noise in my house and to even difficulty in communication. environmental science, said. To escape the distracting noises focus on my homework. My house For this specific lab conducted Baylor remains ear-safe, though. of home, students are retreating is too distracting to get anything in the spring, students used a sound In order to achieve potential hear- to campus to find focus. But study done,” Waco junior Austin Chil- meter to measure sound levels at ing damage, the decibels must reach areas seem to be different for every dress said. different spots on campus. a level of 110. According to the student. But not all students prefer the All sound is measured in deci- American Speech-Language-Hear- “My favorite place to study is libraries. bels, which indicates the force ing Association, nearly 10 million the Armstrong Browning Library. Other locations where studious sound travels through a medium — Americans are exposed to hearing It’s peaceful and beautiful. It doesn’t students flock include the McLane in this case, air. According to a lab loss from noise exposure. One of the have great hours, but it makes you Student Life Center, the Baylor Sci- done March 21 by lab section five, main causes of this is MP3 players. feel smarter just sitting there,” Hous- ences Building and the Bill Daniel the quietest place to study on cam- These devices can reach 115 deci- ton sophomore Kaitlin Lolie said. Student Center. pus was the basement computer lab bels. Experts recommend no more Baylor libraries are some of the “I like studying in the BSB’s side in Moody Library. It had the lowest than 15 minutes of listening at this Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer most popular places to study. Some rooms. It’s quiet, and you have all noise score at 63 decibels. Also in level in order to prevent permanent Houston junior Jon Lau studies in the main lobby of Moody Memorial students have started referring to the necessary tools to study. I also the lower scores were the Bobo Bap- damage. Library. Moody Memorial Library as “Club BU chaplains help students explore faith, adjust to college

By Stori Long takes ministry to a different level. older and wiser. We really need students have a misconception that their chaplains. who do it, it’s not just about the Reporter It helps you think different about people who are willing to shepherd they can only go to their chaplain “Anytime you need them day or money. Lemeron said watching how you love your community.” us in times like that.” when their life is in shambles. We night they are there,” DeMoss said. students grow is one of the greatest One of the ways Baylor meets For chaplains, connecting stu- Whether giving spiritual ad- are there whether students are in “I loved and I really appreciated pleasures she gets from her job. the spiritual needs of students is by dents in the dorms is important. vice, offering a shoulder to cry on the midst of joy or sadness, and their willingness to engage me and “I love sitting down and watch- assigning chaplains, who are also One of the ways chaplains achieve or just having lunch, chaplains whether they know it or not there just be there for me when I needed ing students ask the hard questions George W. Truett Seminary stu- this is through the facilitation of them.” and struggle with the hard ques- dents, to each residence hall. small groups, McCallum said. Terra Lemeron, chaplain in tions,” Lemeron said. “Chaplaincy meets Baylor’s de- “Students want to connect, “We care a lot. We aren’t just there to do Collins Residence Hall, said the “I get to watch freshman girls sire to have a spiritual presence in have community and explore their a job; we sincerely want to do it and we role of a chaplain goes beyond the grow from being quiet, nervous each hall,” said Jamie McCallum, faith,” McCallum said. “Sometimes scope of a normal job. It helps that freshmen into confident women chaplain at North Russell Hall. it can be hard for freshmen who sincerely want to be there for our residents. chaplains often serve for at least a and to be there for them while it’s “We are there to provide pastoral are still trying to find a church. So It’s genuine care and we are there to put our couple of years, which allows them happening.” care and an open door, and to fa- these small groups help them get time to forge close bonds with One of the primary things cilitate spiritual growth in the stu- into groups where they can feel whole attention on students.” residence and to grow from year chaplains want students to know dents.” safe.” to year. is simply that their chaplains are One of the aspects that makes Mangrum said she especially Terra Lemeron “We care a lot,” Lemeron said. ready to help, Lemeron said. the chaplain system effective is wants to encourage freshmen to Collins Residence Hall chaplain “We aren’t just there to do a job; “A lot of students don’t want that chaplains actually live in the forge a relationship with their we sincerely want to do it and we to bother us and I can say, for dorms, making them more avail- chaplain. sincerely want to be there for our any chaplain, that is exactly what able to students. “College was such an important want to be involved in all areas of will come a time when they will residents. It’s genuine care and we we want,” Lemeron said. “Please, “We are there to celebrate joys time for me,” Mangrum said. “It student life. need a shoulder to lean on and are there to put our whole atten- bother your chaplains. Don’t be and be there when it’s hard,” said helped shape my identity and the “We are there for [students] someone to be there for them.” tion on students.” shy, don’t be scared. We aren’t here Ashley Mangrum, co-chaplain of person I am, and I remember really and really enjoy spending time Seattle senior Alyssa DeMoss While chaplains receive pay- to be disciplinarians; we are here to North Village Residence Hall. “It wanting to look to someone a little with them,” McCallum said. “Some agrees that residents should utilize ment for their services, for those love on our residents.” SUMMER 2011 www.baylorlariat.com News the Baylor Lariat|A9 Bookstore provides one-stop technology shop

B S S knowledgeable sta . are $100 to $150 less on average o “Say the student comes in [to R   “I would say my experiences the retail price,” Busby said. “Plus the store] in June for orientation. there have been great. Particularly we usually have some other deals [He or she] buys an iMac and a As an increasing number of stu- when buying so ware. It’s just a re- going. Like currently, if you buy a printer. You know, big bulky. And dents enter college with their own ally quick process,” said Cleveland current Apple model computer, they  ew down here for orienta- computers, they have found a grow- senior Cody Strickland. “Service- then you get an HP wireless printer tion.  ey’re obviously not going to ing need for technology supplies. wise it’s just really great.” for a penny.” be able to take it back on their  ight  e Baylor University Book- One of the biggest draws the Strickland said the deals the so we will ship it to their home ad- store seeks to meet that demand by bookstore has for students is the bookstore o ers are helpful to pen- dress,” said assistant store manager o ering computer so ware, hard- opportunity to save huge amounts ny-pinching college students. Richard Schlie er. “ ere will be a ware and various other technologi- of money on both computer so - “I think it’s great that they o er small charge, but we will ship it to cal accessories. ware and hardware. students a discount for that. Be- them.”  e bookstore is located right Adobe’s Creative Suite prod- cause, you know, we’re in college. Services like the shipping op- across from Penland Residence ucts are typically about 80 percent We don’t have that much money,” tion exhibit how the bookstore Hall on Fi h Street. Walking in, cheaper than retail price and copies Strickland said. has evolved to meet the needs of MATT HELLMAN | LARIAT PHOTOGRAPHER visitors are immediately met with of so ware like Microso ’s O ce  e bookstore will be open all students by opening its doors to shirts and co ee mugs, books and and Windows 7 operating system In the technology section of the Baylor University Bookstore, Sugar Land summer and students simply need technological necessities as they binders, proudly radiating Baylor’s are available for $15. sophomore Scott De La Cruz and Rockwall freshman David White explore to bring their Baylor ID number become available - quite o en with the variety of laptops and desktops available. green and gold. Only Baylor faculty, sta and along with a picture ID to the store a price tag that makes both students But going just a bit farther students are eligible for the dis- that’s it until the next version of Of- rized seller of Apple computers, to be eligible for the discounts.  is and parents happy. back toward the middle of the counts.  ce comes out,” said Rick Busby, which means prices are usually at allows students who are on campus “We can basically take care of all store, students will  nd a full- “ ere is a limit on each of trade department manager for the a fairly signi cant discount from a for summer orientation to purchase their technology needs at the book-  edged technology section these. It’s one per student ID per bookstore. standard computer retailer. a computer before the fall semester store,” Busby said. “And save mom complete with working com- version. Once you get O ce 2010,  e bookstore is also an autho- “Typically our Apple computers starts. and dad some money.” puter displays and a helpful and From parade to Pigskin, homecoming traditions excite B L C Football in Texas is well known, but at R   Baylor homecoming, it’s the centerpiece for the celebration. In the fall of 1909, Baylor alumni re- Each year, the team carries the weight ceived a surprising invitation from their of the Baylor tradition on its shoulders alma mater. A postcard signed by three with the support of alumni, friends and professors asked the graduates to return to fans. campus to “renew former associations and During hal ime of the Homecoming friendships, and catch the Baylor spirit game, the queen, who is selected by three again.” With that postcard, Baylor Home- Baylor Chamber of Commerce judges, is coming was born. crowned. Dating back to 1909, Baylor’s home- Pigskin, the second-largest o -Broad- coming is the oldest of such traditions in way production in the nation, is hosted collegiate history. in Waco Hall each homecoming.  e top A few highlights of homecoming week- eight acts from All-University Sing, hosted end festivities include: the Friday night in the spring, perform for returning alum- pep rally and bon re, football game, pa- ni and current students. Pigskin provides rade, Pigskin Revue and the queen and her a relaxing atmosphere of Saturday night court. entertainment. Homecoming chair and Abilene junior “I feel nostalgia for my memory as a Zach Sartor began planning for homecom- student experiencing homecoming, and ing 2011, scheduled for Nov. 4-5, a year in connectedness to the university as an advance to create something for everyone SARAH GROMAN | ROUND UP PHOTOGRAPHER alumnus,” said Keith Frazee, head of Stu- who attends. The Baylor football team leads the crowd in a “Sic ’em” at the homecoming pep rally in 2010 at Fountain Mall. dent Activities. “Everyone has a place in homecom- Orlando, Fla., junior Clare Berlinsky, a ing,” Sartor said. “ e freshmen build the this particular weekend. volved in the Friday night rally. “It surely incoming freshmen are sure to remember. member of the Student Productions com- bon re, the alumni rekindle at Fountain “ e most exciting part of being at makes the team inspired and proud to be a Boerne freshman Spirit Squad member mittee, said Pigskin gives students an op- Mall and there are tours for prospective the rally is seeing my former teammates. part of Baylor tradition,” Briles said. Meagan Maha ey said she takes pride in portunity to be deeply involved in Baylor students. My favorite part of homecoming  ey’re familiar faces – it’s like they never  e parade  oats make their way down participating in the homecoming parade. tradition. is seeing 20,000 people gathered in Foun- even le ,” Co ey said. “At the rally on Fri- Fi h Street in extravagant fashion Satur- “It’s as close to the Macy’s [ anksgiv- “Every year that students get to par- tain Mall.” day night, I’ve got every person in Baylor day morning prior to the football game. ing] Day Parade I could get. I’ve been to ticipate in Pigskin is an opportunity for Senior linebacker Elliot Co ey from nation before me – even freshman are a Student athletes, campus clubs and Greek other major university homecomings, and them to show parents and alumni that we Sugar Land has played in four homecom- part of homecoming like the next person life build  oats in the theme of crushing they are nothing compared to Baylor’s,” as Baylor students continue to treasure the ing football games at Baylor. Co ey said he who was here 30 years ago.” the opponent for the football game. Be- Maha ey said. “It really is a tradition that university traditions,” Berlinsky said. “It al- cherishes the pride and support of former Head football coach Art Briles said he lieved to be the largest in the nation, the keeps the Baylor student body unique and lows alumni to relive their memories, and teammates and the student body during appreciates his team’s opportunity to be in- parade is a spectacle and a custom that involved.” us as students to make our own.” SUMMER 2011 | the News A10 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Entrepreneurship ranked No. 2 nationally By Sara Tirrito nizations to recognize all the really a yearly survey of more than 2,000 tive, which allows for collaboration stuff,” Maitz said. “And we’re just al- ternships, experiential learning and Staff writer good work being done by all the fac- institutions to determine the top 25 between engineers, entrepreneurs ways looking to improve.” consulting for small business own- ulty and staff,” Artz said. “It’s been undergraduate and top 25 graduate and the Baylor Angel Network, Maroa, Ill., junior Kasey Barillas, ers, the percentage of the school’s The John F. Baugh Center for a sustained commitment for a long entrepreneurship programs from which provides start-up capital to an entrepreneurship minor, said the population enrolled in the program Entrepreneurship’s undergraduate period of time to develop new pro- across the nation. entrepreneurs with strong business department’s ranking doesn’t sur- and the percentage taking a course program at Baylor was ranked sec- grams and provide services to our The various mentoring opportu- plans. Dawn Maitz, associate direc- prise her. related to the program. ond nationally by the Princeton Re- students, and it’s nice to get some nities and range of courses offered tor of the J.F. Baugh Center for En- “Baylor’s entrepreneurship de- The percentage of students who view in September 2010, moving up recognition for that.” by Baylor’s program sets it apart trepreneurship, said Baylor’s Chris- partment is excellent,” Barillas said. graduated and launched a business, two spots from its 2009 fourth place However, Artz said the depart- from others, Artz said. tian mission, experienced faculty in “It is one of the places I feel at home the percentage of those students ranking. The University of Hous- ment will continue to strive to im- “We just offer a much broader the department and global relation- on campus, among faculty and stu- who were successful and the per- ton’s undergraduate program was prove the program. range of courses, areas of specializa- ships that help to enhance student dents I know are willing to fight for centage of the faculty who began, the only one to rank higher than “Rankings are not the goal,” Artz tion [than other programs],” Artz learning all help make the program you and listen to you as a student, purchased or ran a successful busi- Baylor’s. said. “Rankings are just a validation said. “Really, whatever a student’s in- stand out. and who are willing to listen to good ness are also considered. Entrepreneurship is the process of a program. A goal is just to con- terest is, we can provide educational “It’s a combination of the Chris- ideas and help you pursue them. Partnerships with other schools, of beginning a new business ven- tinue to make the entrepreneurship opportunities in those areas and a tian mission, the excellent in-class The connections that the entrepre- the number of non-curriculum- ture, and Baylor’s program teaches program as good as we possibly can. lot of programs simply don’t have learning and then also the oppor- neurship department affords its stu- based activities and competitions, students how to create that business It isn’t going to change our behavior, the capacity to be able to do that.” tunities to take it into the real world dents are invaluable.” recognized clubs, organizations, from scratch, said Dr. Kendall Artz, it isn’t going to change our striving The department offers programs and to have the experience of work- The Princeton Review rankings and officially sponsored mentorship professor and chair of management to continually improve the program including an entrepreneurship liv- ing with companies — all different are based on whether the program programs the program has and the and entrepreneurship and director just because we get a No. 2 ranking.” ing and learning center and the kinds of opportunities for collabo- offers a major or minor and the program’s scholarship offerings fac- of entrepreneurial studies. The Princeton Review conducts technology entrepreneurship initia- ration, real-world projects. It’s great courses offered: factors including in- tor into the rankings as well. “It’s rewarding for outside orga- Three language classes broaden BU students’ horizons

but in Africa, Asia and the Middle Although Africa is known for Cairo, he and his friends liked to trips can spark a person’s interest Wang said that contrary to Swahili, Arabic, East. Language professors say their the problems of poverty and dis- explore the non-tourist parts of the in acquiring a new language. popular opinion, learning Chinese courses are designed for novices, ease, James Houser, a senior lec- city and directly interact with the When Weatherford sophomore is possible for American students. Chinese provide and invite students from all back- turer in Swahili, said it is truly an locals. Aaron League went on a trip to “I think that there are myths grounds to enroll in their courses. enchanting place to visit. “We would play chess,” Marchi- China with Antioch Community about Chinese being difficult to chance to travel “We don’t assume any prior “I tell people there is just noth- ni said, “and old guys with hookah Church, he longed to talk to the learn,” he said. “But it is similar to By Lela Atwood knowledge with our students,” ing like being out camping in an came and chose sides and told us people around him. Chinese is the English in terms of sentence struc- Contributor Baker said. “Everyone starts in the African night, full moon,” Houser which moves to make. They played most commonly spoken language tu re .” same position.” said. the game through us, which was in the world, and Weatherford Students of Chinese have the From playing with orphans Houston junior Jenna Mitchell “All of the animals are there c o o l .” knew learning the language would opportunity to enrich their lan- in Kenya, to viewing a cultural said her desire to learn a foreign with different sounds, fire going, Marchini, who plans to con- open doors for him to meet more guage skills through studying dance in Cairo, or walking along language came when she spent the peacefulness and the darkness tinue his Arabic language studies people. abroad at Tsinghua University in the Great Wall in China, learning time with orphans during a trip to of the night, you will never see in in graduate school, said Arabic is “When I saw the faces of the Beijing, or at Hong Kong Baptist a language can provide new oppor- Kenya with Buckner International. America.” a vital language to learn, especially people, I knew I wanted to talk to University in Kowloon Tong, Hong tunities and adventures. At the time, she did not know Swa- Swahili is spoken in Eastern after all the revolutions and rapid them and know them more,” he Kong. Beginning Chinese students “When you know a people’s hili, one of the languages spoken in Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Bu- changes that have affected this re- said. also have the opportunity to do the language, it opens doors that you that region. rundi, Zambia, Eastern Congo and gion. Since his trip, League has taken Baylor in China program during didn’t know were there,” said Wil- “I could love them and hug Mozambique. It is a trade language “They need help and support,” two semesters of Chinese. the summer. liam Baker, a senior lecturer in them, but I wanted to tell them of East Africa. he said. “Chinese is so unique and fasci- Chinese is spoken in China, Arabic. how much I loved them, she said. Sometimes it takes a war to “But if we want to make a dif- nating,” he said. Singapore regions, Taiwan, Ma- Knowing a foreign language “The first Swahili phrase I learned generate interest in learning a for- ference, we need to understand “You learn a whole new way laysia and Thailand, though not not only brings interesting stories, was ‘I love you.’” eign language. what they want and need.” people think, how they express joy exclusively. but also job prospects. Since that time, Mitchell has Erie, Pa., junior Dan Marchini Students of Arabic have the and sadness.” League said he hopes to return “Since we live in a global world, taken two semesters of Swahili and first became curious about the opportunity to study abroad, like Wang said China is a “dynamic” to China to befriend the people relationships between other coun- has returned to Kenya two times. Middle East after the Sept. 11, 2001 Marchini did, at the American place to visit, a blending of the old and to share his faith with others. tries are becoming more impor- Students who study Swahili terrorist attacks, and the chaos that University of Cairo. and the new. “My motivation is that I want tant than ever before,” said Dr. Xin have the opportunity to study followed in that region. The form of Arabic taught on “China is a unique mix of tra- to go back and communicate the Wang, the director of Asian studies abroad in Kenya with the Baylor in After two semesters of Ara- campus is spoken in Lebanon, dition and modernization,” Wang love of God in their lives,” he said. and associate professor of Chinese. East Africa program. Additionally, bic classes, Marchini got to study Syria, Jordan, Israel-Palestine and said. “Being there teaches you to “People see a lot of respect in you The languages offered by Bay- Spiritual Life often organizes sum- abroad in Cairo during the fall in Egypt. work hard, and it is very commu- learning their culture and their lor are spoken not only in Europe, mer mission trips to Africa. 2010 semester. While he was in Sometimes short-term mission nity oriented.” language. It honors them.” SUMMER 2011 www.baylorlariat.com News Baylorthe Lariat |A11 MASCOTS from Page 1 FOOTBALL from Page 1

2001, each bear served as mascot trainer. “Up until the mid-1990s we did culture as a class ‘C’ exhibitor zoo, Coffey have sensed a change in the season has not revealed a clear-cut for two years before being returned Fitzgerald said in the past the feed our bears Dr Pepper,” Fitzger- the same license that all zoos have. way the Bears will approach oppos- starting running back. to the wild. trainers took both of the bears on ald said. “However, that practice In addition to the habitat, the ing offenses. “Nobody’s jumped out. It’s good Joy and Lady arrived at Baylor walks around campus, and took was discontinued to help protect bears are given everything they “I feel like we play against so and bad. They’re all good, but we in 2001 and 2002 respectively from Lady to football games. our bears’ health.” need. Their dietary needs are met many offenses that love that cush- need somebody to really step for- West Coast Game Park in Bandon, However, that tradition, and Because bears are some of the with a special omnivore food sup- ion right there; they’ll hit you for ward and make a play every time Ore. Both are North American others, have changed in recent only animals that suffer tooth de- plemented with various fruits and five yards every play,” Coffey said. they get an opportunity to make a black bears and are the first bears years. cay like humans, the addition of Dr vegetables and Bell and Fitzgerald play,” Briles said. Briles added that 75 to 80 per- to live at Baylor while fully grown. In September, the U.S. De- Pepper to an already sugary diet train them twice a week. “We’ve got the skill “Baylor has been very lucky to partment of Agriculture, which made the Baylor bears more sus- And while the bears spend cent of the time, the running backs have bears join us from all across inspects Baylor annually as part ceptible. most of their time in the habitat, guys, we’ve got the do make a good play, but at other the nation,” said Harlingen senior of federal regulations related to Another change is that Baylor they are occasionally taken out for running backs, we’ve times they are inexcusably brought Reece Fitzgerald, one of two train- the school’s possession of wild has chosen to keep the bears until training and exercise purposes. down by an arm tackle. That can’t got the offensive line. happen, Briles said. ers who care for the bears on a animals, ruled that it would not be they die. Because of the extra care, bears We’ve just got to go daily basis. safe to allow the bears to be uncon- “The Baylor Chamber of Com- in captivity can live up to five years Anybody questioning Grif- The fact that the bears spent fined in public. merce, in conjunction with uni- longer than in the wild. This means p l a y.” fin’s connection with his receivers their time at Baylor as cubs gave Chamber members agreed that versity officials, have made a com- Lady and Joy could serve as Bay- need only look at the last play be- those in charge of the mascots, the escorting full-grown bears around mitment to keep the bears for the lor’s live mascots for up to 15 more Robert Griffin III | Junior quarterback fore Saturday’s halftime, in which Baylor Chamber of Commerce, campus on a leash wasn’t in the remainder of their natural lives,” years. Griffin scrambled to his right and more freedom with the bears’ ac- best interest of the bears or the stu- said Bell. “The major change for us has heaved a 50-yard bomb to Wright tivities. dents, so Lady and Joy spend their The Bill and Eva Williams Bear been the decision to keep the bears If we give up five yards on back-to- for Wright’s lone touchdown on the “[Our] program is the only stu- time in the $1 million habitat on Habitat, located by the Bill Daniel for the entirety of their lives,” Scott back plays, that’s a first down. So I day. dent-run exotic mascot program campus. Student Center on Fifth Street, was said. definitely see us pressing a lot more “With him scrambling, you’ve in the United States,” said Ama- Other changes were imple- built in 2005 and is classified by the “It’s a tremendous educational than we did last year.” got to always be aware, because he rillo senior Patrick Bell, the other mented to keep the bears healthy. United States Department of Agri- experience for us.” Bennett is willing to play any- can do stuff that no other quarter- body regardless of previous acco- back can, and I was just ready to lades or seniority, mentioning the make a play,” Wright said. TUNNELS from Page 1 words he has shared with prior five- Griffin prefers showing more star safety recruit Ahmad Dixon. than telling when it comes to de- “I told [Dixon], you’re no lon- scribing the offense’s potential. vice president of facilities and con- director of facility services, said walked through led to a former underground facilities is vital for a ger a five-star; you’re a sophomore,” “I try not to focus so much on struction, said about 13 buildings that the tunnels are around 6 feet bomb shelter directly under North healthy campus. Bennett said. saying things and just do it. We’ve on campus are connected by these 6 inches tall and around 10 feet Russell. The area was dingy and “The energy complex is the If any question mark exists on got the skill guys, we’ve got the run- tunnels, which provide hot water wide. dimly lit. The ground was covered heart of campus,” he said. “And the the offensive side, it is raised in ning backs, we’ve got the offensive and air conditioning. “It’s like walking in a concrete with piles of sand almost like a tunnels are the arteries, so we want discussion about Baylor’s running line. We’ve just got to go play,” Grif- Clad in clunky hard hats and box,” Pollard said. beach. The area was wide enough to protect them” back situation. The graduation of fin said. lab-style goggles, the students de- Yet the facility tunnels are now to hold all of the residents of North In recent months, maintenance 1,000-yard rusher Jay Finley left While the Bears are free to hone scended into the tunnel from the a tool of the past. Thanks to dra- Russell and extended as far as the trips to the facility tunnels have large shoes to fill, and Ganaway their skills with their own workouts Baylor Energy Complex. Through matic upgrades in the quality of eye could see. been more frequent, as workers and Salubi have joined sophomore this summer, official team practice the dark abyss, small lights shone insulation, the pipes and electric The only evidence that truly work to remove the electric lines Glasco Martin and senior Issac Wil- will not begin again until August. every 10 feet, with light seeping lines connecting newer buildings betrayed the area’s bomb shelter from the tunnels to bury them in liams in competition for the starting From there they’ll prepare for a in from the occasional manhole on campus are buried. heritage was a massive collection other locations. job. Sept. 2 game against TCU in Waco, above. Walking through the tunnel of U.S. government-issued cyl- Such construction has taken Briles said the spring workout which will be televised on ESPN. Workers enter the tunnels seemed like an obstacle course, inder bins, which were about the place in the areas across from the through various access points, in with some pipes obstructing the size of a public park trashcan. In- Hankamer School of Business, hidden doors within the custodi- walkway. Other portions of the structions on how to use the bins Moody Memorial Library and from Page 1 an storage areas of buildings, and dark path were caked with dirt and as a water storage unit or as a com- North Russell. INITIATIVE sometimes use the manholes as covered by puddles of slushy mud. mode were painted on the side. Nicholson said this move was emergency exits. The temperature was about 85 The tour concluded as the stu- made to protect the workers. “I know we still have a lot of work quickly as possible. If we can do it San Antonio senior Kaitlin degrees at the time of the tour, but dents climbed up some stairs and “If any of the wiring has corro- to go to reach the $100 million in less than three years, all the bet- Speer, who was part of the tour, the temperature of the tunnels can exited a door that led into the sion, you don’t want workers near goal, but this is very encouraging ter, all the better for our students.” said the tunnels were similar to be much higher on some occa- North Russell courtyard. A few that,” he said. to see the momentum that we have The initiative was announced how she pictured them. sions. students who were tanning in the The facility tunnels are not moving toward that goal.” on Sept. 15 and is geared toward “It was kind of like you would Nicholson said steam leaves courtyard observed the under- unique to the Baylor campus. Although Starr is also encour- increasing funds for athletic, expect,” Speer said. “But in your the energy complex at about 315 ground visitors with mild curios- Nicholson said many campuses aged by the community’s response need-based, merit-based and out- imagination, the tunnels would be degrees, and any sort of steam leak ity before slipping back into their with central energy plants have fa- to the initiative so far, he said there of-classroom enrichment scholar- m ore s c ar y.” could cause severe burns. sunshine daze. cility tunnels, too. is still a substantial amount of fun- ships. The group walked in single file, “If you and I walked in the tun- Heavy padlocks, motion sen- Speer said that even though she draising left to do. Donations to the initiative can led by Ferguson, taking care not to nel, we would come out drenched sors that notify police and around- toured the facility tunnels, much “It’s very good, it’s very strong, be made through the university touch the aging electric wires on in sweat because the temperature the-clock supervision at the en- of the tunnels are still shrouded in but we have much more need,” website at www.baylor.edu/devel- the left or the steam pipe on the is so hot,” Nicholson said. “You ergy complex make trespassing mystery. Starr said. “So we’re really encour- opment/scholarships. right situated above the cool water wouldn’t want to hang out in these in the tunnels next to impossible. “There’s still a mystique,” Speer aging the entire Baylor family to Donations can also be mailed pipe. tunnels.” Ferguson said having such ad- said. “We didn’t get to go through come alongside this effort and let’s to One Bear Place #97050, Waco, Ken Pollard, the executive The tunnel the tour group vanced measures to protect the all of it.” reach this $100 million goal as TX, 76798. SUMMER 2011 | the News A12 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com

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Vol. 112 No. 52 © 2011, Baylor University Jones III to lead Bears on redemption quest asked about the issue, Walton said, Incoming players “I hate it when I turn the ball over. Talented freshman look to help team But I have to just go out there, play, skips NBA draft, and try not to do it again.” reach postseason No. 41 Anthony Jones (SF): elects to return The 6-foot-10-inch small forward By Ben Friedman By Chris Derrett may have an awkward release on Contributor Sports Editor his jump shot, but it’s certainly ac- curate. Jones had the second-most Instead of rebuilding, the Bears Like his fellow classmates, no- 3-pointers on the team last season are reloading for 2011-2012. body is forcing freshman forward behind Dunn, shooting over 30 After a disappointing 18-13 Perry Jones III to return to Baylor percent from beyond the arc. Jones (7-9) season, Scott Drew’s Baylor for another semester. But chances moves toward the rim, especially Bears have their eyes on a national are good he’s the only student at the when driving along the baseline. championship next year. The Bears university turning down millions of As a senior, Jones is expected to are losing LaceDarius Dunn, who dollars to do so. step into a leadership role this sea- graduated and will enter this year’s Sitting with his father and moth- son, and fans hope he can become NBA draft. er at a mid-April press conference a true scoring threat. As the Bears’ leading scorer, on Baylor’s campus, the star basket- No. 5 Perry Jones III (PF): Dunn was integral to the team. ball player announced his decision Baylor’s most talented returning The Bears have added two to return to Baylor and play one player will be one of Baylor’s two freshmen and three transfers while more year. top 10 NBA talents in the coming returning freshman phenom Perry “I want to thank Baylor for ev- season. His scoring and rebound- Jones III, who shocked the basket- erything they’ve done for me and ing numbers compare favorably to ball world by announcing he would my fam- those of Blake Griffin (Oklahoma) stay at Baylor for an extra season ily,” said during his freshman season. Bay- instead of entering the draft. Jones, whose lor fans can reasonably hope that “The whole college experience choice even Jones produces similarly to Griffin with my teammates — that was s u r p r i s e d in his sophomore season when he a big part of this decision,” Jones his team- won the Dr. James Naismith Award said. “Just enjoying life with them. mates. “I re- for the College Player of the Year. I do not want to cut that short and ally believe I No. 4 Quincy Acy (PF): Be- just leave out of nowhere. I want to can grow as tween his Abraham Lincoln beard have another good time like I did a player and and Ferrell Center-rocking dunks, this year.” a person if it’s not tough to figure out why While Jones is returning, sev- Jones III I stay one Acy is a fan eral players won’t. Sophomore more year at Baylor University.” favorite. center Dragan Sekelja and fresh- Jones’ teammates then burst into S p o r t i n g man guard Stargell Love decided applause and high-pitched scream- the high- to transfer in May. ing, and Baylor fans soon sprinkled est vertical Returning players, in order of the Internet with Facebook statuses, leap on the minutes per game, are: tweets and message board posts team, Acy is No. 22 A.J. Walton (PG): After expressing joy over the announce- a dynamic struggling to replace Tweety Cart- ment. force, both er, Walton looks to show everyone Despite being projected as high in rebound- why he was as No. 1 in this year’s NBA draft, ing the bas- named Mr. Acy Jones will return to Baylor for a ketball and Basketball number of reasons, including his blocking shots while he anchors in Arkansas outlook for next year’s team and Baylor’s zone defense. As a senior, after his se- the opportunity to spend more time Acy is clearly the emotional leader nior year of with players he said he now consid- of the team. Drew has consistently high school. ers brothers. praised Acy’s tremendous work The junior ethic and the example he sets for led the team Sole responsibility incoming players. in assists last Jones knew whatever decision No. 11 J’mison Morgan (C): season and he made would come with support Walton After struggling at UCLA, Bobo is projected from his parents, Perry and Terri – the nickname tattooed on his to start at point guard once again, Jones, as well as coach Scott Drew calves – had a breakout year after although newcomer Pierre Jackson and the Baylor program. Still, nei- transferring to Baylor, particularly should see a lot of playing time at ther of the aforementioned parties on defense. The latest example of the position as well. made the decision for Jones. Baylor’s staff producing excellent Nick Berryman | Lariat Photographer Walton received criticism “His decision was solely based big men, 6-foot-11-inch Morgan is throughout the year regarding his No. 5 forward Perry Jones III shoots the ball over opponents during the game against University of Texas at Austin on how he felt as a man. I am really high number of turnovers. When SEE BEARS, page B8 on March 5 at the Ferrell Center. Jones III chose to skip the NBA draft and return to Baylor for his sophomore year. SEE JONES III, page B8 Lady Bears, Griner to shoot for national title next season

By Daniel Wallace in the AP Top 25 poll before a loss Reporter at Texas Tech in mid-February. When it came to the NCAA tour- Coming off a school-record 34 nament, the Big 12 champions wins and just three losses, the Lady were one of the final eight teams Bears had a 2010-11 season to re- competing for the national title. member. After losing the first three As a reward for their record- meetings, the eventual national setting season, the Lady Bears re- champions Texas A&M Aggies ceived accolades across the board. beat the Lady Bears 58-46 in the As voted on by the Women’s Bas- Dallas regional. ketball Coaches Association, ju- Although the 2010-11 season nior 6-foot-8 center Brittney Gri- ended with disappointment for the ner was named National Defensive Lady Bears, they have high hopes Player of the Year, thanks in large for the 2011-12 season and are part to the nation’s best 170 blocks. poised for success. The team will She was also an AP All-Amer- miss graduated seniors Whitney ican first-team selection, while Zachariason and Jones. Jones was teammates Melissa Jones and popular for her hustle and leader- Odyssey Sims received honorable ship on and off the court. mentions. With only two seniors leaving Sims, now a sophomore, was the team, the 2011 recruiting class tabbed as the National Freshman has just one member. The team of the Year after leading the Big 12 will welcome incoming 6-foot-4 in 3-point field goal percentage at freshman center Sunejiro Agbuke .456. The players were taught and from San Antonio. Mulkey said motivated by the Kim Mulkey, she’s excited for what Agbuke will who won National Coach of the bring to the program. Makenzie Mason | Lariat Photographer Makenzie Mason | Lariat Photographer Year. “With Sune’s size, she is a big The team spent seven weeks Left: No. 0 guard Odyssey Sims dribbles the ball around a Green Bay defender during the Sweet 16. Right: No. 32 forward Brooklyn Pope shoots the ball. boasting the No. 1 overall ranking SEE LADY BEARS, page B7 The Lady Bears defeated Green Bay but lost to eventual national champion Texas A&M in the next round. SUMMER 2011 | the News B2 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Darden garners esteemed Baylor award

B N D man’s diary and the hardly-known ulty member at this point in his E    musician’s lyrics has been the fuel career more deserving than Bob,” for his most recent work in aca- Baker said.  e English have a word for demia. “He is a terri c colleague and Robert Darden’s feelings once he  e Gospel Music Restoration he is doing some very meaningful was noti ed he had won: Gob- Project is an initiative largely tak- research. His research is raising the smacked. en on by the Baylor libraries and visibility of Baylor and our depart- “Gosh, to be on that list.  at is Darden to create a digital haven ment as well.” really how I felt,” Darden said. on Baylor’s campus for all gospel Baker said the storytelling Darden, associate professor of songs from the 1940s to the 1960s. found in Darden’s classes is some- journalism and media arts, has  e project — begun in 2005 — thing his department strives to ho- been named this year’s Cornelia has secured the nation’s largest ac- listically incorporate. Marschall Smith Professor of the ademic collection of gospel songs. “In our  eld in particular, it is Year, a Baylor award that includes Darden said the help he has very important for faculty to have a $20,000 cash prize. received from campus library sta been there and be able to speak From intense researchers to the has made the entire project pos- from experience and be able to eloquent in-class lecturers, the re- sible. share what has worked and also cipients of the Professor of the Year “I could not do this without what hasn’t — not only the suc- award span a variety of depart- that help. Without them, I am just cess but where we have failed as ments and talents. a guy who can’t work a cellphone,” well,” Baker said. “We pride our- Darden — the  rst professor Darden said. selves in staying current, and I from the journalism and media Darden’s research, however, think students bene t from that. arts department to win the award may have just begun because hid- We very much want to share what — is on a sabbatical that began this den among this collection is an- we know and what we have expe- spring and ends in August. other trove of historical rarities. rienced.” “I was quite stunned. As I look On the B-sides of several gospel As this year’s recipient, Darden over that list of previous winners, vinyl, Darden discovered nearly 50 will give a lecture in the fall. He I see people who were both re- songs with civil rights undertones hopes to use the truth of storytell- search-heavy and people who are toward the end of his Gospel Mu- DANIEL CERNERO | LARIAT FILE PHOTO ing he has learned from his time great in-class lecturers. I was quite sic Restoration Project work. Robert Darden, associate professor of journalism and media arts, has been named this year’s Cornelia Marschall with Smith and as a journalism astounded,” Darden said. “It makes During his time away from Smith Professor of the Year, a Baylor award that includes a $20,000 cash prize. and media arts professor to convey it even more special to me that the classroom, Darden’s focus has the world’s need for good storytell- the rest of the campus notices that been writing a book discussing of the gospel artists and said some knowledge of an o en-overlooked ism and media arts classes, and ers. over here in journalism and media gospel songs with subversive lyrics have a rmed their motives behind aspect of the campus: its trees. he said good storytelling is at the “[Smith] taught me and what arts we are doing some pretty good supporting the causes of the civil the lyrics. “One day she told me, ‘You heart of that department. some of my professors taught me at stu . I think it is the best depart- rights movement. Darden, a 1976 alumnus, began know what? I want someone to “I love the fact that virtually Baylor — and what I want to talk ment on the campus.” Darden said this next book, working at Baylor as an adjunct know the story of all these trees everyone in the journalism and about in my speech in the fall — Dr. James Bennighof, vice with the current title “Nothing but professor in 1988, teaching classes on the campus when I am gone,’” media arts department has been is that every one of my professors provost for academic a airs, Love in God’s Water:  e In uence in the English and  lm and digital Darden said. a journalist.  at when they are knew all of the facts in their disci- announced Darden’s award of Black Sacred Music on the Civil media departments. Ten years later “I asked her, ‘You mind if I am telling their students why they pline,” Darden said. at the honors convocation in Rights Movement,” is the largest he became an associate professor. that person?’ and she told me, ‘Yes, shouldn’t do something they can “But, more than that, they were April, pointing to his wealth project he has tackled. He said he tries to illustrate in I think that would be appropriate.’” say, ‘I can tell you why not to do masterful storytellers. I want and of writing and research experi- “It is kind of a continuation of his classes and his life the power of Darden followed her for several that and I have the scar to prove it,’” have been trying to make sure that ence. the research in that the spiritu- stories and experience. hours that day and through her Darden said. “When journalism is all of my classes have that element “In addition to having per- als were coded messages and that “I think students and people in stories — like one about how stu- at its best, it is making sense out of of story in them.” formed a great deal of service. the white overseers wouldn’t know general are hardwired to learn by dents knocked o Rufus Burleson’s chaos. And a journalist walks into Darden is taking the chance to … one of the most outstanding about it,” Darden said. “Only peo- story more than just placing facts hat by the tree in front of Old Main an emergency or disaster situa- enhance students’ understanding achievements has been closely ple in the know knew they existed.” in front of them,” Darden said. “I — learned more about the history tion and a good journalist can take of storytelling as a way to give back connected to his research,” Ben- At the start of these B-side dis- have tried to  nd stories. In my re- of Baylor. thousands of stories from that one in the name of Smith. nighof said. “He has made it pos- coveries, Darden found nearly 50 search, I have tried to  nd the dia- “What a marvelous inspiration event and make a narrative out of it “I know that there is nothing sible for Baylor to receive a grant coded songs. He anticipates  nd- ries and oral histories of the people — not just because of someone and help the people that are strug- that would have pleased [Smith] that allows for the digital restora- ing more in the campus gospel col- that weren’t famous.” her age still teaching — but be- gling understand what’s going on more than to know an award was tion of black gospel music.  ese lection. And even in Darden garner- cause she knew all of the trees and in that chaos.” in her honor to acknowledge pro- materials will not slowly deterio- “ e song title doesn’t always ing the Cornelia Marschall Smith they mattered to her and she com- Dr. Clark Baker, chair of the fessors that are looking to do their rate to the point of being unusable, say it. Some are pretty obvious, award there’s a story: He has met bined it with this great memory journalism and media arts depart- best,” Darden said. but rather will be made available to like, ‘ ere’s No Segregation in the award’s namesake multiple of Baylor — of old Baylor,” Darden ment and an associate professor, “I knew I was meeting someone scholars around the world to ac- Heaven.’ But others you just don’t times. said. “She combined practical and said Darden’s work and his talent special — but everything is better cess and study.” know until you play them,” Darden Darden had co ee with the artistic and that is marvelous.” more than quali es him for this in hindsight and you wish you Darden’s passion for oral his- said. legendary biology professor more  at combination is something award. had spent twice as much time and tory found in both the common Darden has sought out several than once. Smith passed down her Darden strives for in his journal- “I certainly can’t think of a fac- gained twice as much knowledge.” SUMMER 2011 www.baylorlariat.com News the Baylor Lariat|B3 Nonprofit helps youth paint brighter future By Bonnie Berger “Right now, we’re focusing on need was,” Ladd said. “It clicked and energy to sharing art in un- “I’ve been able to give my art Waco Arts intern Haley Propes. Reporter one neighborhood at a time and with me my senior year to do art conventional ways. input where I can,” she said. “Re- Waco Arts Initiative won’t stop investing one at a time,” Ladd said. with these kids since most schools “We have amazing volunteers ally, for me, it’s been about build- there. Ladd predicts growth and Life in the projects is a daily “We’re making change rather than in Waco don’t have art classes. It’s that really understand the mis- ing those relationships and getting fresh executive support for the struggle for consistency, proper expanding over such broad places.” teaching children to be innovators sion,” Ladd said. “This isn’t a baby- to know the kids on an individual coming year. nutrition and overcoming negative Utilizing imaginative outlets, and creative thinkers and think sitting time, or a time to play and basis and building that trust. It’s “I envision churches with the influences. During that struggle, volunteers reap the benefits of the outside the box. … That’s what then leave [the kids] and never see been the first volunteer experience Kate Ross neighborhood, different art often falls through the cracks. trust and rapport they’ve gained they don’t have in their schools.” them again. Their environments where I get to see what consistency organizations taking on different Waco Arts Initiative, Baylor with students. As Ladd’s vision grew, so did are switching constantly. There’s does.” neighborhoods and implementing 2009 alumna Grace Ladd’s brain- “Mentoring gives them specific involvement from local organiza- no consistency. So, having our However, merging the Baylor the Waco Arts model to use,” Ladd child, tries to bring creativity one-on-one time that can be hard tions. Collaborative efforts among volunteers understand the impact Bubble with less affluent areas of said. and passion into children’s lives to get at home or in school, so we’re Urban Gardening Coalition, Con- they’re making is huge.” Waco proves challenging for vol- Although Waco Arts Initiative through art, music and theater. able to really invest in them indi- gress Clothing, Common Grounds Through a mutual love of art, unteers bent on instantly fixing the predominantly works with chil- Striving to bring consistency vidually,” said Carrollton junior and many others provide Waco volunteers and students are able to area. dren, Ladd aspires to expand that into chaotic areas, Waco Arts Ini- and volunteer Antonia Terrazas. Arts Initiative with venues for build lasting relationships, beyond “There’s always this present outreach to families, as well. tiative volunteers spend two days a “It really gives [kids] a chance to benefits, monetary donations and the time they spend together at tension that we’re Baylor kids and “Right now it’s really important week in the South Terrace and Kate build relationships with volunteers partners to invoke change, Ladd Waco Arts Initiative. we’re in their world,” Terrazas said. the kids have fine art access but I’d Ross housing projects furthering who are passionate about kids and said. “Art is a very human thing our “We’re trying to connect … with- also like to do something with the art appreciation. about art.” “A big thing is making the mod- volunteers love just like our stu- out bringing our presuppositions families,” she said. “They could be A typical program starts as The initiative started during el of Waco Arts replicable to other dents,” Ladd said. “It’s encouraging and try to see what we can bestow.” learning a craft or trade. Maybe students trickle in from school, Ladd’s sophomore year, as she and places because it is unique and it is a quality of life within the students Yet, as relationships grow, the that’s building a table or decorating and volunteers introduce the day’s two friends frequently ventured helpful to Waco,” she said. “There we’re working with, but our volun- divide between the privileged Bay- their home. Maybe that’s our way activities, allowing ample time for into South Terrace government aren’t many people going to the teers also.” lor circle and the more unexplored of doing a little bit more.” questions, construction and a final housing. What started with kick- projects and bring art to the kids. Artistic skill or knowledge isn’t parts of Waco yields a rich harvest. Ladd is in the process of com- presentation of their finished work. ball and playtime revealed a deeper Because we have a presence there, necessary to volunteer, Terrazas “If I wasn’t involved in Waco piling an executive committee, Partnering with Campus Kitchen, need for structured creativity. it’s a point of entry.” said, emphasizing that an open Arts, I wouldn’t know these kids, which will allow qualified volun- healthy snacks are provided before “We started getting to know Determined to strengthen that heart and a desire to build relation- I wouldn’t know these families or teers the opportunity to use pas- the kids go home. people and figuring out where the presence, volunteers devote time ships is key. volunteers,” said Austin junior and sion and skills to make a difference. Former Bear writes, directs ‘Brotherhood’ movie By Bonnie Berger initiations in fraternities. Canon quality of his work. You can tell because it’s real.” Reporter extensively researched for the film, really quickly the kids who had a Many actors compile the cast, interviewing students involved in passion for writing and Will was including Trevor Morgan, who Adam Buckley, a Sigma Zeta Greek life, reading feature material one of them.” starred in “The Sixth Sense” and Chi pledge, sits blindfolded in the and viewing documentaries. Canon kept in touch with “The Patriot,” as well as Jon Foster, back of a van. He learns that the “After that, I went and hung Darden after transferring to New who stars in the CBS comedy “Ac- final fraternity initiation requires out with a fraternity at a school in York University, where he began cidentally On Purpose.” a convenience store robbery. Min- Texas,” he said. “They let me hang directing short films. An audience favorite, “Broth- utes later, a fellow pledge is shot. out and shoot some video when “Film school taught him to erhood” won numerous awards In an initiation gone awry, they were taking pledges through direct,” Darden said. “His dream in the film festival circuit, includ- Buckley must fight against time the first part of the process.” was still the same – to keep ing the South by Southwest Film and his new fraternity brothers in A working until he got the op- Festival Audience Award and Au- order to save his friend’s life. So Ne w York portunity to write and direct his dience, Best Director and Special begins the plot of “Brotherhood,” University full-length film.” Humanitarian Awards at the Side- a film directed and co-written by Film School That dream became reality with walk International Film Festival. former Baylor student Will Canon. graduate, “Brotherhood,” which debuted at “I want people to be enter- “Most sorority or fraternity Canon at- the Angelika Film Center in Dal- tained by it,” Canon said. “If they movies are either silly comedies or tended Bay- Courtesy Photo www.brotherhoodthemovie.Com las. Encompassing subjects stu- take something away that’s deeper they’re cheesy horror flicks,” Can- lor during Trevor Morgan stars in “Brotherhood,” written and directed by Baylor alum- dents and adults can relate to, the than that, then it’s about a charac- on said. “I wanted to do something his sopho- nus Will Canon. The movie focuses on the dark side of fraternity initiation. film cast quickly connected with ter who has to find strength within that was much more dramatic and more year the plot. himself to do the right thing. For people took more seriously. I didn’t Canon and focused [Robert Darden, associate profes- screenplay writing, early in Can- “I feel like this is an ex- me, that’s what the movie is about.” feel like it had been done before.” on perfect- sor of journalism and media arts] on’s career. treme version of something The film was released on DVD Based on Canon’s 2001 short ing his writing skills. and other great people there that “Will came to me after his that’s real,” said actor Lou Taylor May 17. film “Roslyn,” inspiration for the “I was trying to figure out what really helped me.” freshman year and said that his Pucci during a “Good Morning For cast biographies, movie Greek thriller came from friend- I wanted to do,” he said. “For me, Darden saw the potential goal was to write screenplays,” said Texas” interview. “This movie clips and stills, visit www.brother- ships in Waco and observations of there were great professors like of Canon’s work, especially his Darden. “I was astounded at the is fun to watch and is original hoodthemovie.com. SUMMER 2011 | the News B4 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Professor’s enthusiasm enlivens classroom By Molly Packer of teaching at Baylor, Hanks is one at least heard stories from a friend would print out people’s entries to was told he needed to return to Before long, Hanks shares Reporter of the most beloved professors on or roommate. share ideas the writer had with the Vietnam for another six weeks be- about the class he is teaching this campus. Though he mainly teach- His first lecture to BIC fresh- c l a s s .” fore coming back to Colorado to semester about Oxford Fantasists. It’s not very often that a profes- es English majors, Hanks teaches men has become legendary — the Hudec remembers that Hanks teach. The course looks at stories like sor throws a beach ball into a sea classes for students pass a beach ball around always told the class how much he Hanks did not like the idea of Sir Thomas Malory’s “La Morte of students in Kayser Auditorium all majors, Kayser Auditorium to symbolize enjoyed them and accompanied his returning to the position in Viet- d’Arthur,” J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The in order to illustrate a point during including a the sharing of ideas. His reference teaching with a bit of light teasing. nam. Lord of the Rings” and J.K. Rowl- the first lecture of their freshman course on to students as “colleagues” is an in- “He teased, but very lightly so “I’m opposed to aiding and ing’s “Harry Potter.” year. English au- dicator of Hanks’ easy and relatable that it never hurt anyone,” Hudec abetting people who want to kill Hanks says that the truth in lit- But Dr. Tom Hanks is no ordi- thor Geof- attitude. said. other people — especially me,” he erature lies between allegory and nary professor. frey Chaucer Hanks is well known for bring- When asked which class is his said. story. All the fantasy stories he ex- The first time the Baylor Inter- and a section ing what could be boring lectures to favorite to teach, Hanks immedi- For that reason, Hanks did not amines are based on Sir Malory’s disciplinary Core class of 2014 en- of World life. Dallas freshman Charlie Foster, ately spills several he loves. Then he return to Vietnam and instead work that operates as a tragedy and countered Hanks was at the BIC’s Cultures I, a who was in Hanks’ first semester pauses. earned his Ph.D. at the University a Christian comedy ultimately ex- Welcome Week dinner last fall. BIC class for World Cultures I small group class, “My favorite class is always the of Minnesota. He has been gracing ploring the Christian faith. Sitting at a table of seven or eight Hanks freshmen, a has many fond memories of the class I’m currently teaching,” he de- Baylor’s lecture halls for the past 34 Even though Hanks has been exhausted and silent young schol- BIC capstone professor. cides. “I waffle over the map.” years. teaching for several decades, he still ars, he inquired about each of their and a senior thesis class. “He has character and he’s hu- When it comes down to it, Since then, Hanks has earned finds great excitement in exploring hometowns, giving each student a But Hanks does not just instruct morous,” he said. “It helps enliven Hanks concludes the reason he nearly every teaching award Baylor the unknown and sharing his ex- chance to mumble a “Houston” or students. Hanks said he tries to do the learning environment. He’s also loves teaching is the students. has to offer and he proudly displays citement with students. “Dallas” or “Cincinnati.” exactly what C.S. Lewis argued creative and witty. It’s always a new “I love getting students of all all of them in his office. He is a “He personally connects to Five minutes later, the students the “task of the modern educator” way of learning. It’s not just a dis- majors motivated to learn and in- master teacher and has been rec- students instead of being a simple at the table were vibrantly discuss- should be — he irrigates arid minds cussion.” teract,” he said. ognized for his teaching ability by professor at the front of the room,” ing the literary merit of “Harry Pot- with dewy imagination. Austin freshman Louisa Hudec Hanks taught his first class in Baylor’s presidents many times. He Foster said. ter” and “Twilight” with Hanks. According to his students, also loved having Hanks as a teach- the late 1960s while on leave from has published several articles, most With Hanks’ style of teaching, Before Hanks, English profes- Hanks’ diverse course topics, pas- er. his usual position as an informa- of them about Sir Thomas Malory’s ideas and thoughts can easily be sor, stood up to give his first BIC sion and enthusiasm allow him to “He’s a very eccentric gentleman tion officer in the U.S. Air Force and Geoffrey Chaucer’s works, and passed through generations. lecture, he had made a lasting im- easily enter the hearts and minds of of old,” she said. “He treated us as stationed in Vietnam. After teach- edited several books. Through it all, And so, colleague, the “idea” pression on the students’ minds. his students. Most students at Bay- if our ideas were valuable. We used ing at the U.S. Air Force Academy Hanks wants to remain as humble beach ball will roll on. After three and a half decades lor have heard a lecture of Hanks or to write journals for class and he in Colorado Springs, Colo., Hanks as the day he began teaching. Library Holocaust sculpture’s history calls for public display

By Lela Atwood his life so that a group of children also the only copy of the memorial Agudath and one of art sale coordi- halls of Moody Library again. Contributor would never be abandoned. in the world. nators, said today’s society has yet to Hair said he is interested in tak- Dr. Janusz Korczak, the sculp- After making their purchase, catch up with the ideas of Korczak. ing steps to prominently display A Holocaust memorial sculp- ture’s namesake, was a Jew in Po- Hanks and his wife, Dr. Carole “When I see what goes on in the art piece. All that is needed is ture that is tucked away in Moody land who worked as a physician and Hanks, set the statue in their living schools, it sickens me,” Sparks said. a sturdy, secure display case and a Memorial Library may be put on cared for 200 Jewish children in the room. But they soon decided the “We have a society that focuses on description of what the sculpture prominent display once again. Be- Warsaw Ghetto during a time of piece deserved a more public set- maintaining discipline and achieve- represents since the original de- hind the piece is a story of heroism chaos, food shortages and poor liv- ting. ment, and Korczak was not that scription has gone missing. — a story of remembrance. ing conditions. Korczak had the op- “We bought the [sculpture] be- person.” “I think I need to have a conver- Dr. Tom Hanks, English profes- portunity to escape twice since his cause it was so powerful,” Hanks After the event, the sculpture sation with Tom about reconstruct- sor, said he was transfixed when he job as a physician brought him high said. “More and more we felt that was put on permanent display in ing some kind of descriptive piece,” first saw the sculpture called “Korc- connections. But twice he refused, we shouldn’t keep it to ourselves.” the library, moving from the garden Hair said. “That really does make all zak and His Children” at an art sale because he didn’t want to leave the In September 1996, they do- level to the first floor and then to the the difference.” in Temple Agudath, a Waco syna- Jewish children under his care. nated the sculpture to the Moody Matt Hellman | Lariat Photographer second floor of Jones Library. Hanks said he and his wife are gogue. When Nazi officials rounded up Library, where it received with a Bill Hair, dean of university saving money for a new display At 8 inches tall, 13 inches wide, the orphans, Korczak chose to be at welcoming presentation. The event “Korczak and His Children,” tucked libraries, said library staff mem- table for the sculpture because they away in a corridor of Moody Memo- the art piece portrays a bearded their side while they traveled in cat- was opened by former Baylor presi- bers were concerned about the art want students and faculty to re- rial Library offices, may soon be man with expressive eyes. His over- tle cars to the concentration camp dent Robert B. Sloan, Jr. moved back into public view. piece being too heavy for its display member the tragic events of history sized hand stretches out around the called Treblinka. Nobody from the Dr. Harvey Sparks, a Waco phy- shelf. So they decided to temporar- that inspired this work of art. 10 undernourished young children group came out alive. sician who spoke at the presenta- are today, he was well ahead of his ily move the sculpture to a sturdier “Germany did a horrible thing who surround him. The copy of “Korczak with His tion, said Korczak was not only a time,” Sparks said. “He believed kids table, located in a corridor of library during World War II,” Hanks said. Hanks knew he had to have it. Children” Hanks found is a repro- hero, but an innovator who trea- were inherently good and needed to offices away from public view. “I hope that everyone who looks at The art piece was made by Is- duction of the sculpture that stands sured children and their innocence. be individually honored and taken Yet despite the fact the sculpture this and is moved by it will think, raeli artist Baruch Saktsier to honor outside of Yad Vasem, a Holocaust “When you compare his phi- c are of .” has been tucked away, there is hope ‘We will never let this happen a World War II hero who sacrificed memorial located in Jerusalem. It’s losophies on children to what they Sparks, a member of Temple that it will soon be in the public again.’” SUMMER 2011 www.baylorlariat.com News the Baylor Lariat|B5 Student launches ‘Craigslist’ for BU

By Leigh Ann Henry students will associate the compa- Reporter ny with Baylor. Chapman said about 100 users A small, local business is de- have signed up on the website, but pending on Baylor students to hundreds of people browse the site grow. unregistered. In October, Indianapolis junior Giving an example of how the Cole Chapman, who is pursuing a site works, Chapman said he put triple major in finance, entrepre- a toaster under the “free” category neurship and real estate, launched on The Bear Trade and within a a website called The Bear Trade. few days someone called asking if “It is essentially an amplified Craigslist customized for Baylor students. It got inspired by move- “I think ... as out every year,” Chapman said. Chapman describes the site as a opposed to people one-stop shop for Baylor students throwing stuff Courtesy Photo and said tutoring services, text- books and housing are among the away, they’ll post it Heart of Texas Garden Coalition works to not only beautify the community, but provide a food source and learning tool for people in the community as well. items listed online. on The Bear Trade.” W h e n students Community blossoms with nonprofit garden Cole Chapman | Indianapolis junior m o v e and creator of thebeartrade.com By Bonnie Berger go into communities that don’t community have the opportunity group of community workers and out each Reporter want us,” Erickson said. “When we to plant new gardens, beautify volunteers continue to bear fruit in year, large plant a garden, we set up commu- the city and partake in nutritious each neighborhood, despite a lim- amounts he had gotten rid of the toaster yet. In an age when supermarkets nity gardening workshops to edu- home-grown foods. ited budget and inhospitable sum- of un- “He was there within probably overpower local growers in the cate people on how to grow their In January, Heart of Texas Ur- mer heat. w a n t e d 10 minutes to pick it up,” Chapman race to supply consumers with af- own produce, as well as offer cook- ban Gardening Coalition part- “Having little to no money has books, said. fordable produce, it seems that gar- ing demonstrations.” nered with Campus Kitchens caused us to be more creative with furniture “So we know it works; it defi- dening has been neglected. Drawing the attention of Project at Baylor and numerous the things we use and find around Chapman and other nitely works.” Recognizing the need for sus- the community, local churches, community organizations to create town,” Erickson said. “We’re build- u n u s e d Plano junior Carson Fabian tainable and affordable produce, schools, companies and nonprofits the Baylor Community Garden, ing compost bins out of recycled materials quickly find a path to the used The Bear Trade to sell his the Heart of Texas Urban Garden- are getting involved. located at Ninth Street and Bagby materials and trellising peas on old nearest Dumpster, Chapman said. bike shortly after the website was ing Coalition works to bring main- “Churches will use the pro- Avenue. Organizers expect the mattress springs.” These materials then move to launched. tainable gardens to neighborhoods duce they grow in food pantries, garden to improve children’s nutri- The creativity seeps into every a landfill, but The Bear Trade is Fabian said he received two dif- where supermarkets are few and in Caritas and cooking endeavors,” tion, as well as provide Baylor stu- aspect of the organization, as staff Chapman’s solution to alter this ferent phone calls and the bike was far between. Erickson said. “It’s a good method dents with a useful teaching tool. and volunteers turn the gardening wasteful cycle. sold within two weeks. “We try to start gardens at of ministry for them to be able to “This is one of the university’s process into an art form. Thebeartrade.com is intended “Actually, I’m going to put all of churches and schools that are in give back.” most progressive moves toward “Gardening and art are very to allow students to buy, sell and my textbooks on there because of neighborhoods where traditional Uniting members of the com- giving all areas of the Baylor cam- similar processes because both let trade within the Baylor commu- how fast my bike sold,” Fabian said. access to food isn’t as available,” munity from all walks of life, pus an opportunity to engage each you start something and you have nity instead of just throwing items Chapman said he hopes to find said Bethel Erickson, Heart of the coalition provides common other and build community in a to wait and work with it and culti- away when no longer wanted. success with his business and po- Texas Urban Gardening Coalition ground on which people can meet very substantial way,” said Amanda vate it until its finished,” said Grace Chapman said he hopes that fu- tentially expand to other colleges Americorps Vista director. “In to reinvest in their communities. Allen, project manager with the In- Ladd, Waco Arts Initiative director ture move-out days will be differ- in Texas. He said he is not aware North and East Waco, there really “It’s truly a coalition,” Erickson terdisciplinary Poverty Initiative at and former Heart of Texas Urban ent than those in the past, thanks of other schools having a buy-sell- aren’t many supermarkets, so we’re said. “We’re not just gardeners; Baylor, in a January press release. Gardening Coalition board of di- to his website. trade system similar to The Bear providing another method for peo- we’re health educators and teachers Despite the fun and celebra- rectors secretary. “I think ... as opposed to people Trade. ple to grow their own food.” and pastors, so it’s a good variety tions, the gardens require a sub- The community gardens also throwing stuff away they’ll post it The website is free to use for Sprouting in 2005 through mu- of people who are just interested in stantial amount of work in order to cultivate an appreciation for get- on The Bear Trade,” Chapman said. anyone, but as The Bear Trade tual collaborations among various access to healthy food.” stay healthy and prosperous. ting messy, as they encourage kids Increasing awareness for his hopefully snowballs into a larger community members and groups Heart of Texas Urban Garden- “Having people stay interested to get off the couch and spend time website at Baylor has been a strug- business, that may change, Chap- like the World Hunger Relief Farm ing Coalition utilizes community in the garden after those initial gar- in the dirt. gle. His company is not affiliated man said. and Caritas, Heart of Texas Urban events centered on the gardens in den events is hard,” Erickson said. “They understand that it didn’t with Baylor so the school doesn’t Chapman said Baylor students Gardening Coalition takes a holis- order to further education and en- “That’s just the reality of it. Once it just come from the ground but it’s allow Chapman to advertise on will be able to use the website for tic approach to planting a commu- ergize the neighborhood. hits July, it’s hot outside and people actual food,” Erickson said. “The campus. Since the name of his free, but in the future, anyone out- nity garden. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of aren’t as interested in putting forth strides are great. … They’re much company is The Bear Trade and it side of the Baylor community who “We try to work with people Service is one such event, where all the hard work.” more likely to get their tennis is specifically tailored for the Bay- wishes to join the network will pay who are interested so we just don’t kids, parents and members of the Yet creativity and a dedicated shoes dirty.” lor community, there are concerns a fee.

9 SUMMER 2011 | the News B6 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com BU alumnus serves up slices at local pizzeria B L H One of the many aspects of himself and uses an old family rec- “We just been kind of doing R  Shorty’s that make it unique in ipe from out in New Jersey,” said word of mouth,” Vanzandt said. Waco is its traditional brick-lined Shorty’s waiter Reece Beall. “So far we’ve had really good re-  e cool atmosphere, spacious pizza oven that makes the pizzas Beall said that the most popu- sults. We are going to start adver- outdoor seating and friendly wait crisper and generally gives them a lar pizza is the pepperoni, but the tising on and around campus.” sta are only a few of the reasons more  avorful taste. pizza by the slice is popular as well. Browning wants to start mar- why students stop into Shorty’s “We have a real brick-lined “We have di erent slices every keting to Baylor students in the Pizza Shack, located in the shop- oven, gas- red,” Browning said. day that we sell, so the most popu- near future and has already started ping center at 12th Street and Bag- “You can really taste a di erence. lar changes,” Beall said. “A lot of a Facebook fan page for the restau- by Avenue. It’s all about the pizza.” people tend to like the barbecue rant.  e owner of Shorty’s, Ted  e menu ranges all the way chicken.” Another rarity in Waco is out- Browning, a 2001 Baylor alum- from “ e Works” pizza with al-  e sta of Shorty’s is enthusi- door seating. Shorty’s has more nus, said he is happy to be back in most everything they serve taste- astic about business and have had than 700 square feet of outdoor the area.  e restaurant opened in fully piled onto each slice, to the good experiences with the clien- seating.  ere is the option to sit January. “Meat Lover’s” and classic pep- tele. in the covered, fan-cooled outside “I always liked the location,” peroni pies. “I love working here. It’s a real seats, or to bask in the sun while Browning said. “I used to live about MATT HELLMAN | LARIAT PHOTOGRAPHER However, Shorty’s also caters to laid-back atmosphere,” Beall said. you eat your pie. three blocks down from here.” the vegetarian tastes as well, serv- “All the people that come in here Outside you can also  nd A er graduating from the Han- Shorty’s Pizza Shack, located at 1712 S. 12th St. provides a relaxing atmo- ing a veggie pizza and the East are pretty chill.” games like washers and “redneck sphere and brick oven-baked pizza. kamer School of Business, Brown- Coast favorite, white pizza. Assistant manager Chance Van- golf.”  e restaurant also provides ing decided to move to Hawaii for “Our head chef, the guy that zandt said that about 90 percent of free Wi-Fi. about four years, but a erward  rst few steps with another busi- your  rst place and you haven’t came up with all the recipes, is a their customers are students, and Shorty’s Pizza Shack is open ev- found himself back in Waco, with a ness plan in the downtown area. done it before, there are about a young guy from New Jersey. He they have been trying to tell people ery day of the week from 11 a.m. to business plan for a restaurant. ... I had pretty much most of it laid hundred problems you don’t even basically came up with the crust about the restaurant midnight. “I had other ideas and took the out,” Browning said. “But when it’s realize.” Student government leaders encourage involvement in politics B D D may not think they have the time to people do is create a core group of of 20-30 hours a week on student tance of the other positions. then consider the number of non- C   campaign, but Wright said certain friends and ask them if they would government initiatives. In addition “We have 13 senators and three elected positions throughout the candidates have used their creativ- like to donate their pro le picture to members of the student govern- class o cers elected per class and student government, Aguinaga said. It can be intimidating to cam- ity to capitalize on high-tra c areas, for a week,” Aguinaga said. “What- ment, Wright o en met with ad- they run in three di erent races. We “ ere are cabinet positions paign for a position, but former stu- such as Facebook. ever your campaign button slogan is ministrators such as Dr. Kevin Jack- have class president, vice president within the president and external dent body president Michael Wright “Some candidates spend hours can be their pro le picture and that son, vice president of student life and class secretary and treasury for vice presidential o ces that really believes that somewhere within the and others don’t spend more than pops up.” and President Ken Starr to ensure each class.” anyone can become a part of, and student government, there’s a seat 20 to 30 minutes making a Face-  ose unfamiliar with the pro- students’ concerns and needs were Having lost two student govern- we also have student court,” he said. waiting with your name on it. book group,” Wright said. cess of student government cam- addressed. ment presidential campaigns, Agui-  e student court operates as For many, the thought of cam- Houston junior Ben Aguinaga, paigns may remember the days of Looking back on his tenure, naga said that he’s a stronger person the judicial branch of the student paigning for a position is o en as- student government senator and their high school student govern- Wright said he is particularly proud because of it, referencing Abraham government, aimed at interpreting sociated with money, lies and scan- former student government presi- ment when students attempted to of his work with Starr to create the Lincoln’s failures in politics prior to the student body constitution in dals. However, Wright said there are dential candidate, said he believes ban homework and get a new soda President’s Scholarship Initiative, a becoming president. disputes among students and orga- certain policies and regulations that social-media websites like Facebook machine, only to  nd their power program aimed at helping students “When I was a kid, I looked at nizations so that a solution can be make the process as fair and safe as will have a signi cant impact on fu- never went beyond choosing the combat rising tuition costs. Abraham Lincoln as a role model resolved. possible for everyone. ture elections. theme for prom.  e idea was founded a er is- because he lost numerous races. He Regardless, Wright said he be- “We have spending limits that “Ninety-nine percent of the Instead of a political govern- suing a survey to students on what ran over 20 times for political posi- lieves it’s important for students to are outlined in the electoral code,” time, the last thing a student will see ment, Wright characterizes Baylor’s issues they were most concerned tions, but he won when it mattered.”  nd a campus organization they’re Wright said. [before the election] is a candidate’s student government more as a stu- with. Aguinaga says anyone can ben- comfortable with.  ose limits give student body Facebook page,” Aguinaga said. dent-run organization centralized “We brought this concern to the e t from the experience of running “I would encourage them if presidential candidates a maximum Aguinaga, who lost the race for to other campus organizations. senior level of the administration for a position. they’re interested in student govern- budget of $300 and $75 for senato- president to Houston senior Zach “I view student government as and worked to  nd a solution to “ ese races in student govern- ment to run for the position they rial candidates to spend on their Rogers in a runo election in April, a service organization that focuses this issue. We ultimately decided it ment are such great character build- feel called to. And beyond that, I campaigns. said the most useful feature of Face- on two main things: advocating on under the leadership of Judge Starr ers if you approach them the right would encourage every freshman “ e purpose behind that is to book is the ability to create event behalf of the student body and allo- and he began to implement the way.  ey teach you not just mental to get involved in an organization,” make sure that anyone has the op- pages because users are reminded cating to the various student organi- President’s Scholarship Initiative,” and physical endurance, but they he said. portunity to run and they aren’t everyday and show up on their zations to host campus wide events.” Wright said. demand a personal attribute,” Agui- “Take advantage of the leader- constricted by their  nancial situa- friend’s pages stating they had at- In order to achieve his top pri- While the student body presi- naga said. ship opportunities around campus tion,” Wright said. tended the event. ority of connecting and relating to dent is typically the most sought If the idea of campaigning and invest yourself in the people Students enrolled in many hours “Something you’ll see a lot of students, Wright spent an average a er, Wright emphasizes the impor- doesn’t grab students’ attention, around you.” SUMMER 2011 www.baylorlariat.com Sports the Baylor Lariat|B7

from Page B1 Track’s McReynolds laughs in face of hurdles BEARS By Lindsay Cash how she competes,” Harbour said. Reporter When asked to describe her career thus far, Harbour shook his At 5 feet, 91 pounds, fresh- head, searching for words. man hurdler and sprinter Tiffani “Astronomical. Not only has McReynolds and her tiny frame Tiff improved, but she’s taken her reel in curious glances at every talents to an amazing level. She’s at track meet. But the back of her ex- the top of the nation. Phenomenal. tra-small jersey burns in the minds Crazy,” Harbour said. of her opponents as she shoots out Ford, who has been with her of the block past the rest of the every step of her Baylor career, pack. can’t help but chuckle when ana- By Chris Derrett The first time McReynolds hit lyzing her progress. Sports Editor the track was in fifth grade, when “She’s better and faster than I her mother pulled their car over to expected. I could see a freshman’s Like his fellow classmates, no-speak with a coach leading a track sprints dropping half a second, at body is forcing freshman forward practice. The next day, McReyn- best. But dropping a full second? Perry Jones III to return to Baylor olds began her journey as a hur- Based on what she’s done, she’s for another semester. But chances dler, following in the footsteps of reached that elite athlete status,” are good he’s the only student at the her mother. Ford said. university turning down millions of Struggling to get over the hur- In one season, McReynolds has dollars to do so. dles at such a small age and size, collected a list of honors as she Sitting with his father and moth-McReynolds earned the name inches her way to her main goal. er at a mid-April press conference “Froggy,” as she incorrectly stepped She said she is motivated by her on Baylor’s campus, the star basket-over the hurdles. dream to participate on the 2012 ball player announced his decision Throughout her high school ca- United States Olympic team. to return to Baylor and play one reer at Pembroke Hill High School Revisiting her accomplish- more year. in Kansas City, Kan., she acquired ments, McReynolds was an in- “I want to thank Baylor for ev-a nice collection of frog memora- door All-American, runner-up erything they’ve done for me and bilia from her parents and friends. in the 60-meter hurdles at the my fam- “I wore frog socks all through- NCAA Indoor Championships, ily,” said out high school when I ran. My Big 12 champion in the 60-meter Jones, whose mom still gets me frog things to hurdles and she broke Baylor’s in- choice even this day ­— my room is covered in Jed Dean | Lariat Photo Editor door 60-meter hurdles record four s u r p r i s e d frogs,” McReynolds said. times. his team- Competing in track at the colle- Despite a noticeable size disadvantage, freshman Tiffani McReynolds has continued her pursuit of greatness in hurdles since being drawn to the sport in For the outdoor season, she was mates. “I re-giate level was without question in elementary school. This past year she broke two Baylor records. the Texas Relays 100-meter hurdles ally believe I her mind, but McReynolds spent champion, won the 100-meter hur- can grow as months debating on the college fit “Coach Ford reminds me a lot said. “She’s a sweet girl who loves to exceeded the expectations of the Bringing a long list of high dles at the ASU Invitational, broke a player and for her. of my hurdles coach from high laugh, but at the same time she has coaching staff at Baylor as well as school honors, McReynolds has Baylor’s outdoor 100-meter record a person if “I remember really thinking school. He doesn’t play games. that switch to get focused. Usually, projections from those that would made instant and exponential three times and was ranked No. I stay one about schools looking at me as just He keeps it real. He seemed the I worry about athletes being imbal- not offer her a scholarship because progress at Baylor in record-shat- 1 in the NCAA in the 100-meter more year at Baylor University.” another athlete, or really caring most truthful to me and my fam- anced on fun and working, but she of her small size. tering fashion. She can check defy- hurdles. Jones’ teammates then burst into about my education. That’s why I ily, about everything,” McReynolds stays level-headed because she can “I never think about my size. ing the norm and setting NCAA The record book says McReyn- applause and high-pitched scream-chose Baylor. Baylor is based on a said. have fun.” Growing up, everybody told me I standards off her freshman to-do olds is a force to be reckoned ing, and Baylor fans soon sprinkled great message and strengthens my Ford admires her truthfulness Head track and field coach was short. That’s what makes it so list — all the while wearing a smile. with, and her coaches, fellow the Internet with Facebook statuses, faith,” McReynolds said. as a competitor, as well. Todd Harbour said he could not fun. Going into meets, I hear, ‘Oh, “She has an unbelievable per- competitors and fellow national tweets and message board posts McReynolds especially con- “She’s humble, but she sets goals be happier with McReynolds’ de- she’s so cute!’ Then we take it to sonality, always happy and so full record holders are watching her expressing joy over the announce-nected with Baylor’s associate on what she wants to do,” Ford cision to attend and thrive at Bay- the track. I like shocking people,” of joy. The joy of the Lord is truly closely as she hurdles her way ment. coach, Mike Ford. lor. Her rookie year results have McReynolds said. her strength, and that characterizes into history. Despite being projected as high as No. 1 in this year’s NBA draft, from Page B1 Jones will return to Baylor for a LADY BEARS number of reasons, including his presence in the paint. She has the ultimate goal of winning a na- Griner said the team has be- lifting and focus on keeping her son doesn’t bring it, that’s one day championship season. outlook for next year’s team and great hands for a big girl. Sune uti- tional championship in 2012. come thirstier after experiencing body healthy. we’ve wasted that we didn’t make With a strong nucleus of re- the opportunity to spend more time lizes her size to get rebounds and “We did some great things the Final Four in the 2009-10 sea- For Sims, the key to repeating the team better.” turning players, a big new pres- with players he said he now consid- has a very soft touch on her shot,” this past season, but that makes son and failing to make it back this the program’s success in recent The team’s official practices ence in the lineup, and a hunger ers brothers. Mulkey said. all of us even hungrier to get previous season. The thirst is what years starts in practicing every day. will begin in the fall and they to win that surpasses all, the Lady Agbuke will join a team that is better individually and as a will keep her motivated this sum- “[It] starts with two hours on will be the starting point in what Bears are aiming have another sea- Sole responsibility hungry for more success and has team,” Sims said. mer, as she will work on weight the floor,” she said. “If one per- the Lady Bears hope to be a son not soon forgotten. Jones knew whatever decision he made would come with support from his parents, Perry and Terri Jones, as well as coach Scott Drew and the Baylor program. Still, nei- ther of the aforementioned parties made the decision for Jones. “His decision was solely based on how he felt as a man. I am really Lady Bears, Griner to shoot for national title next season

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Left: No. 0 guard Odyssey Sims dribbles the ball around a Green Bay defender during the Sweet 16. Right: No. 32 forward Brooklyn Pope shoots the ball. The Lady Bears defeated Green Bay but lost to eventual national champion Texas A&M in the next round. SUMMER 2011 | the Sports B7 B8 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com BEARS from Page B1 expected to be the big body in the No. 34 Cory Jefferson (PF/C): “I’ve watched his highlight Carter graduated. lane and figures to be instrumental After redshirting his sophomore tapes (on YouTube), and I can’t Pierre Jackson (PG): Jackson, Track’s McReynolds laughs in face of hurdles in Baylor’s title shot during his se- season due to an ankle injury and wait to see Deuce Bello dunk. He’s the latest addition the Bears’ ros- nior season. a loaded front court, Jefferson is fantastic,” said Chicago sophomore ter, was brought in to provide vet- how she competes,” Harbour said. ready to show the nation what he David Spitler. eran leadership and depth at point When asked to describe her can do. Word out of camp is that Bello must work on his jump guard as a junior college transfer career thus far, Harbour shook his he has significantly improved ev- shot to be a true difference-maker from the College of Southern Ida- head, searching for words. ery aspect of his game, and NBA at the college level. But as a fresh- ho. Jackson earned NJCAA Divi- “Astronomical. Not only has scouts are excited to see how he de- man who expects to stay four sion I All-American honors after Tiff improved, but she’s taken her velops over the next two seasons. years, he has time. 18.6 points, 4.4 assists and 3.8 re- talents to an amazing level. She’s at Although there’s a significant #13 Brady Heslip (PG/SG): bounds per game while leading his the top of the nation. Phenomenal. veteran presence on these new After redshirting at Boston College team to an NJCAA title. Crazy,” Harbour said. Baylor Bears, there are also five and then transferring to Baylor, “Now that he’s won a junior col- Ford, who has been with her newcomers who may be major fac- NCAA rules required that Heslip lege title at Southern Idaho as well every step of her Baylor career, tors in the upcoming season. Drew sit out another year. So his college as the tournament MVP, I know we can’t help but chuckle when ana- brought in a recruiting class con- career will finally begin this year would love to do the same here at lyzing her progress. sisting of: at Baylor. Heslip is known for his Baylor,” Drew said. “She’s better and faster than I Quincy Miller (SF/PF): Bay- 3-point shooting ability and fans Without a doubt, these Bears expected. I could see a freshman’s lor’s highest-rated recruit (#4 Ri- have seen him make many a shot look much more polished on paper sprints dropping half a second, at vals.com) in history comes with while sitting on the Baylor bench than last year’s, due mainly to four best. But dropping a full second? quite a bit of hype. “I’m excited in his dress clothes. If Drew’s of- seniors, two juniors, a junior col- Based on what she’s done, she’s about next season because I want fense can get him open, expect lege transfer and a redshirt sopho- reached that elite athlete status,” to see what Quincy Miller can Heslip to sink the shot. more. Ford said. bring to the team,” Channelview #2 Gary Franklin (PG/SG): All key players are a year older, In one season, McReynolds has senior Kyle Beam said. After a disappointing beginning and according to Scouts Inc., Mill- collected a list of honors as she Makenzie Mason | Lariat Photographer Already projected by some ex- of the season and some disagree- er is a more complete player com- inches her way to her main goal. Head basketball coach Scott Drew perts to be the No. 1 pick in the ments with his coach at the Univer- ing out of high school than Perry She said she is motivated by her will coach a talented Bears squad NBA draft, Miller is expected to sity of California, Franklin made Jones III was last year. dream to participate on the 2012 in 2011-2012. start for the Bears and make an the decision to transfer to Baylor. The most interesting competi- United States Olympic team. immediate impact. However, he’s Because he played during his first tion may be at the starting shoot- Revisiting her accomplish- No. 3 Fred Ellis (SG): Ellis is coming off an ACL tear during semester at California, Franklin ing guard position, where Ellis ap- ments, McReynolds was an in- back for his fourth season of eligi- his senior season at Westchester won’t be eligible until the spring. pears to have the inside track. But door All-American, runner-up bility after graduating in December County Day School in North Caro- Many scouts and some coaches Franklin, Heslip and Bello all are in the 60-meter hurdles at the last year. He will attend graduate lina. expect him to compete for a job as considered serious candidates. NCAA Indoor Championships, school as he fights for the starting Deuce Bello (SG): A high the backup point guard once he’s Predicting that the 2011-2012 Big 12 champion in the 60-meter shooting guard spot. Ellis is a pro- school teammate of Miller’s, Bello allowed to play. Baylor men’s basketball team will hurdles and she broke Baylor’s in- Makenzie Mason | Lariat Photographer totypical “glue guy” who can knock has the vertical leap and dynamic Franklin is a dynamic scorer, be able to repeat their 2009-2010 door 60-meter hurdles record four down an open jump shot, rebounds dunking ability to be a highlight which is something Baylor has Elite Eight performance is not an times. No. 41 forward Anthony Jones dribbles the ball by a Kansas defender well and takes care of the ball. reel when driving to the basket. missed at the position since Tweety unreasonable expectation. For the outdoor season, she was during a game in January. Jones, a senior, will return next season. the Texas Relays 100-meter hurdles champion, won the 100-meter hur-JONES III from Page B1 dles at the ASU Invitational, broke Baylor’s outdoor 100-meter recordproud of him for making this deci- decision can better me as a man.” as junior Boston College transfer Bears’ sentiment toward Jones. man Jared Sullinger staying an ad- Drew said because of Jones’ size, three times and was ranked No.sion, and I am just here to support Brady Heslip, freshman UC-Berke- “You can’t leave big brother ditional year. Jones’ best basketball will always be 1 in the NCAA in the 100-meterhim,” Terri said. Big brother, little brother ley transfer Gary Franklin and stranded,” a smiling Acy said. “It just shows that the top talent ahead of him until his late 20s or hurdles. Jones II was fully supportive of The smiles in the room at the aren’t going [to college] for benefits early 30s. The record book says McReyn-his son as well. April 11 press conference were ev- or whatever. They’re coming be- Jones also knows basketball olds is a force to be reckoned “I am proud of him also,” he said. erywhere, from Drew on the po- “[My teammates] keep me out of trouble. cause they like the school and they analysts will watch him closely next with, and her coaches, fellow“If his decision was to start swim- dium to Jones’ giddy teammates like the people on the team. It says a year, possibly questioning his deci- competitors and fellow nationalming, I would still be behind him rooting him on from the back of ...Staying with them seems better than going lot about them,” Acy said. sion and always pondering what record holders are watching her100 percent.” the room. Jones couldn’t see himself out to the real world by myself and being could have been had Jones answered closely as she hurdles her way The choice took weeks of prayer leaving for the NBA. Above and beyond the NBA’s call. into history. and thought, Jones said. “They keep me out of trouble, alone and not having a great group of guys At 13.9 points per game, Jones “Even if I would have went, It wasn’t easy when a Google keep me out of harm’s way,” Jones to help me.” might have been the Bears’ second- there would have been a chip on search could show Jones his high said of his teammates. leading scorer, but he said he still my shoulder. You cannot avoid the NBA draft stock before Baylor’s sea- “Staying with them seems bet- Perry Jones III | Sophomore forward has work to do before becoming at chip,” Jones said. son even began. Jones actually en- ter than going out to the real world least a solid contributor on an NBA For now, God’s call is all that tered the season thinking he would by myself and being alone and not squad. matters to Jones. be another one-and-done player. having a great group of guys to help sophomore Cory Jefferson, who Acy, who has known Jones since A point of emphasis for Jones “[The NBA] is in the back of my “I was thinking that, especially m e .” redshirted this season. Jones was a high-schooler, had ad- will be “my motor, to be able to keep mind, you know,” Jones said. “But I after reading articles and projec- Jones expressed additional ex- Perhaps no player was more miration for Jones’ decision in the playing consistently throughout the just know this is the right choice. I tions and stuff. That was in the back citement in playing with both veter- excited about Jones’ choice than ju- face of millions of dollars and lik- entire 40 minutes of the game,” he prayed about it, and God led me to of my head,” Jones said. “I think this ans and newcomers next year, such nior Quincy Acy, the epitome of the ened it to Ohio State standout fresh- said. this decision.”