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By Madison Miller not be an umbrella Wi-Fi, but Reporter more specific to locations where students study outdoors and in There is one thing that all Bay- other buildings that may not have lor students have in common: the Wi-Fi. use of AirBear, Baylor’s beloved “Because of the form of Wi-Fi Wi-Fi system. Students, faculty technology the Baylor adminis- and staff have access to the sys- tration uses right now, there is tem throughout the buildings and not like a blanket Wi-Fi,” Porter common places on campus. said. “It is ‘Pick a location, put The Student Senate unani- it here.’... They do not have any mously passed a bill in favor of problem whatsoever funding it. enabling the enhancement of Wi- This is more so that they wanted Fi throughout campus. students to be able to give their The bill, written by Frisco opinion of where it should go to.” sophomore James Porter, a stu- Port Barre, La., sophomore dent senator, proposes that Wi-Fi Sen. Lindsey Bacque and Por- Skye Duncan | Lariat Photo Editor be added to multiple locations, ter walked around campus with such as the deck outside of Marrs phones and computers finding McLean Science Building, Foun- out where the Wi-Fi was lacking. Dramatic Bears go big with Italian drama tain Mall and Bennett Audito- The areas listed in the bill were Women fawn over Belcore, played by Topeka, Kan. graduate student Brendan Boyle, in the opera “The Elixir of Love” on Thursday. The Italian rium, among others. chosen specifically for enhance- opera is performed by the Baylor Opera Theater in the Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center. Two more performances are scheduled for tonight “We just wanted to create the ment. and tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m. best number of possible addi- “The areas that we tried to tar- tional locations on campus to be get were the areas where it seemed able to add in additional Wi-Fi,” like the university had already put Porter said. funding into areas for students to According to the Information study,” Bacque said. “Areas like Technology Services website, the outside Marrs McLean Science, Keystone XL approved by Senate; current Wi-Fi is “based on the there is already a deck built so the proximity to a classroom or com- most concerning thing to us was mon area.” that that deck was built and no- If the student government’s showdown with Obama imminent bill is approved by regents, it will SEE BILL, page 4 By Dina Cappiello Still the vote was short of the Associated Press threshold needed to override a veto, and the legislation still must WASHINGTON — The Re- be reconciled with the version the County expanding publican-controlled Senate on House passed. Thursday approved a bipartisan “We hope President Obama bill to construct the Keystone XL will now drop his threat to veto rural transit stops oil pipeline, defying a presidential this common-sense bill that would veto threat and setting up the first strengthen our energy security and By Rachel Leland of many battles with the White create thousands and thousands of for these services. Staff Writer House over energy and the envi- new, good-paying American jobs,” Representatives said they ronment. said House Speaker John Boehner. partly supported this partnership The McLennan County repre- The 62-36 vote advanced a top Most Democrats framed the because the new rural transit dis- sentatives voted unanimously in priority of the newly empowered bill as a gift to a foreign oil com- trict will boost the economy by favor of a new rural transit system GOP, and marked the first time pany that would have little benefit providing better transportation Thursday evening at the McLen- the Senate passed a bill authoriz- for the American people, because for workers in rural communities. nan County Courthouse. ing the pipeline, despite numerous much of the oil would be exported. John L. Hendrickson, general Commissioner Ben Perry said attempts to force President Barack They tried and failed to get amend- manager of the Waco-Transit Sys- the contract with the Waco-Tran- Obama’s hand on the issue. Nine ments on the bill to construct the tem, represented his company at Associated Press sit System will expand the current Democrats joined with 53 Repub- pipeline with U.S. steel, ban ex- the meeting. The company also Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., sponsor of the Keystone XL pipeline bill; Sen. routes and provide more vehicles licans to back the measure. ports of the oil and the products operates the Baylor University Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska; and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, for citizens in McLennan County. Shuttle. This bill “is an important ac- refined from it, and protect water R-Ky., meet with reporters after winning a critical procedural vote on the Rural transit is provided by Since Waco-Transit already complishment for the country,” resources. Keystone XL Pipeline bill Thursday in Washington. the Heart of Texas Council of said Majority Leader Mitch McCo- The Senate agreed to add an services the city of Waco, they “This bill is a disgrace,” said line’s developer, disputed the ex- Governments. McLennan Coun- nnell of Kentucky. “We are hoping energy efficiency measure, and plan to combine the rural transit Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., the port argument Thursday, saying it ty pools money with five other the president upon reflection will went on the record saying climate with the city transit, in order to top Democrat on the Senate envi- didn’t make sense. counties to service citizens in all agree to sign on to a bill that the change was not a hoax and the oil service more people. ronment committee. “We tried on “Those who argue this pipeline five of the counties. State Department said could cre- sands should be subject to a tax Hendrickson’s presentation our side to make this a better bill is for export are not being factual,” According to County Judge ate up to 42,000 jobs and the State that helps pay for oil spill cleanups. pointed to shortcomings in the and they turned us away.” said Russ Girling, president and Scott Felton, McLennan County Department said creates little to no Oil sands are currently exempt. TransCanada Corp., the pipe- SEE page 4 impact on the environment.” SEE OIL, page 4 provides 30 percent of the funds RURAL, Historic drum major marches to his own beat on and off the field By Jenna Press surprised but excited. He did not Assistant City Desk Editor know, going in to the position, that he was the first African-American Although he has a passion drum major Baylor has ever had. for music, Garland junior Ceon “After I was given the position Rumphs actually never intended of drum major, the director men- to become a drum major. But this tioned in passing that to the best of year, after three years at Baylor, he his knowledge I was the first black became the Golden Wave March- drum major that we’ve had and ing Band’s first African-American I was kind of shocked,” Rumphs drum major. said. “It kind of came by surprise, “I wanted to see if I could be in I had no idea. I didn’t have any in- a leadership position, and I actu- Rumphs tention of trailblazing, but it’s defi- ally auditioned for the position of nitely an honor.” undergraduate staff,” Rumphs said. “I do not play the drums,” Rumphs said being the first “But the directors recommend that Rumphs said. “It’s called drum ma- African-American drum major I audition for other leadership po- jor because when we’re conduct- hasn’t changed how he approaches sitions as well, so I chose to audi- ing, we’re really communicating the position. Jess Schurz | Photographer tion for drum major.” with the drum line, saying here’s “I hope I can be a quiet inspira- Despite the title, Rumphs plays the tempo, here’s the count se- tion for other people, so they can Nothing to see here, ma’am. Just killin’ Zombies. the saxophone, and has nothing to quence, things like that.” see that it’s not something that’s re- Freshman Priyankaa Bhatia from New Delhi India and Rachel Davy, from Hoffman Estates, IL hold their do with drums, an instrument he When Rumphs learned he Nerf Guns proudly. They are both playing in the Honor’s Residential College’s biannual game of Humans claims he can barely play. would be a drum major, he was SEE DRUM, page 4 vs. Zombies, where Zombies run around campus trying to kill Humans.
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Ask any stu- ogy company and dent (especially the Chalmers Uni- a freshman versity of Technol- living in the ogy. residence halls) Porter said what they think though this bill about Airbear, focuses on im- Baylor’s wire- proving Wi-Fi in less network. outdoor areas, it Chances are, the is a great first step comments you toward encourag- hear will be less ing better Wi-Fi than stellar – the connection is spotty, the access in all areas of campus, something speed is slow and you never know which that is sorely needed. Just take a look at areas will have a connection. the “coverage maps” on the Baylor Infor- A promising new bill passed by Stu- mation and Technology Services website dent Senate by an unanimous vote Thurs- (which, ironically, are supposed to enlarge day took an important step to improve the when you click on them but currently don’t wireless Internet access around campus. work) and you’ll see large splotches of red. The “Extended Wi-Fi” bill recommended These “poor/no signal” areas are mostly that the university find ways to improve concentrated in residence halls, though Internet access in outdoor common areas several buildings (such as Waco Hall) where there is currently little or no signal. have seemingly random red classrooms or This could “increase the overall amount hallways. Technically, residence halls are of potential research and study locations supposed to have Wi-Fi access, but many on campus,” according to the bill. freshmen still must use an Ethernet cable Sophomore senator James Porter, who because their connection is so poor. is the chair of the Campus Improvements No doubt there are many important and Affairs Committee, introduced the bill technology expenses on our campus – but – along with Lindsey Bacque, a sophomore certainly, the one that allows you to submit senator who chairs the Public Relations your paper, email your professor or check Committee your grades while you walk to class with- “This bill will help improve Wi-Fi for out losing your connection should take a all students around campus, ensuring that higher priority. their experience at Baylor is more produc- Good thing Student Senate saw it that tive, efficient and rewarding,” Porter said. way too. He’s right. Faster Internet can have a Danny Huizinga is a senior Baylor Busi- substantial impact on productivity, accord- ness Fellows from Lombard, Ill. He is a guest Facebook’s new policy ing to a 2011 study by Ericsson, a technol- columnist for the Lariat. on hoaxes is no joke Lariat Letters Behave differently to make a difference new readers will know it was reported as policy would put an end to satirical piec- Editorial a hoax. In addition, when enough users es that people actually enjoy reading. In I thought your article, “Christians, atheists could be contributing to the decide to delete a post from their time- response, Facebook officials said satirical One of the most popular topics for show your love with actions,” fact that in recent years, atheism has line – whether spam or misleading news pieces are rarely reported anyway. Be- false news is politics. It’s almost impos- published Nov. 14, 2014, brought up a expanded exponentially (fivefold in – Facebook will automatically put a limit cause this policy relies on the informa- sible to scroll down a timeline without very interesting point which could be only seven years!). to the story’s distribution. tion of several users, satirical pieces will seeing someone post an article saying developed further. If, as Christians, we were more Facebook’s update should be consid- be mostly unaffected. President Barack Obama is a secret Mus- It seems to be a repeating theme intentional about expressing our faith ered a service to the people who use its Another concern was that frequent lim, or Ted Cruz wants to deport you. that Christians, in our desire to be through actions, rather than through site. It’s easy to trick unsuspecting Face- publishers to Facebook would lose mon- There are also those hoax stories tell- Christ-like and set apart from the quarrelling and fighting for accurate book surfers, especially if the article is ey when their stories are no longer fea- ing harrowing tales of celebrity deaths, world, have separated ourselves from representation in our nation, we would convincing enough. With this new fea- tured. However, as the Facebook policy when really the celebrity is alive and well nonbelievers in a way that makes them be able to actually live out the Great ture, Facebook users can support and states, “The vast majority of publishers in his or her home. believe we are extremely self-righteous Mandate in a way that would largely help each other by reporting false stories. on Facebook will not be impacted by this Some people actually believe these and almost loathing of nonbelievers. impact the world. Some opponents of the new policy update. A small set of publishers who are hoax stories, panicking that their fa- What non-Christians want When unbelievers observe cried that Facebook was engaging in frequently posting hoaxes and scams will vorite movie star has perished. It’s got- Christians to hear, a woman wrote Christians, they should be easily censorship. Facebook is a private com- see their distribution decrease.” ten to the point that some people scroll in: “I have no problem with God or recognizable as believers through the pany. While the basis of the company is a Facebook officials thoroughly re- by these type stories or read them with Jesus—only Christians. It’s been my way they live their lives; something public forum, it already has the ability to searched this policy before implement- skeptical scrutiny. When someone actu- experience that most Christians are should be different. control the content. Facebook already fil- ing it. It was not a split decision. ally does die or if Obama really is a secret belligerent, disdainful and pushy.” If we want to change the world in ters and deletes content it deems explicit The benefits of the policy far out- Muslim, it would take some time to dis- Naturally, this mutual atmosphere Jesus’ name, we need to actually start or that goes against its policies. Facebook weigh the chance that a few frequent cover the truth. of hatred between Christians and behaving differently, not just talking is not an open forum for people to write scammers lose business. Thankfully, Facebook has made a nonbelievers immediately fosters about it. and post anything they like – no matter Facebook can be a tool for good. positive move to put an end to hoax sto- defensive mechanisms on both sides what people think. This is not an issue Most people would agree scammers and ries. Facebook users have the option of the moment one feels they are being — Claire Pedregon of free speech either – Facebook, as a hoaxes are not good. If the creators can reporting a story as a hoax or misleading evaluated for their beliefs. Business major private company, has the right to filter do anything to make Facebook a safer news. Facebook does not remove these Unfortunately, these troubling Fredricksburg freshman anything it wishes. and more prosperous network for all, stories from the site, but it does flag interactions between Christians and Other people complained that the they have every right to make it so. stories with enough negative reports so
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Editor-in-chief News editor A&E editor Copy editor Videographer Cartoonist Staff writers Ad representatives Linda Wilkins* Jonathon S. Platt* Rae Jefferson Didi Martinez Magen Davis Asher F. Murphy Rachel Leland Taylor Jackson Hannah Neumann Jennifer Kreb City editor Web & Social Media editor Sports editor Broadcast producer Sports writers Photographers Danielle Milton Reubin Turner* Trey Gregory* Shehan Jeyarajah* Caroline Lindstrom Cody Soto Kevin Freeman Delivery Lindsey Regan Jeffrey Swindoll Hannah Haseloff Danielle Carrell Asst. city editor Copy desk chief Photo editor Asst. broadcast producer Jessica Schurz Eliciana Delgado Jenna Press Maleesa Johnson Skye Duncan Rebekah Wrobleske The Baylor Lariat FRIDAY | JANUARY 30, 2015 3 News Missing Malaysian flight an accident, according to officials Eileen Ng plane was lost. tion, commonly referred to as the Associated Press “There’s nothing new. The -Ma “Chicago Convention,” states the laysian authorities have been cov- definition of the term “accident” KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia ering up the truth from the get-go, includes “the aircraft is missing.” — Malaysia’s government formal- and they have no credibility to He said investigations by the ly declared still-missing Malaysia speak of. We are not accepting the safety team and Malaysian police Airlines Flight 370 an accident conclusion,” said Wen Wancheng, were ongoing, but both were limit- on Thursday and said all those whose son Wen Yongsheng was on ed by the lack of physical evidence, on board were presumed dead, the plane. particularly the flight recorders. paving the way for compensation “Because you have no evidence “At this juncture, there is claims but angering victims’ fami- at all. How can you come to such no evidence to substantiate any lies still waiting for evidence of the a conclusion?” said Wang Chun- speculations as to the cause of the plane’s fate. jiang, who lost his brother Wang accident,” he said. An interim re- Associated Press Civil aviation chief Azharud- Chunyong. “Chinese New Year is port detailing the progress of the Protesters heckle a group gathered for the Texas Muslim Capitol lobbing day rally Thursday in Austin. din Abdul Rahman said the search coming up. Why did you choose investigation is to be released on for the jet would continue and “re- mains a priority.” The Boeing 777 disappeared on March 8, 2014, Protesters interrupt annual while flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 people on board. Muslim rally at Texas Capitol The plane is believed to have crashed in the southern Indian Eva Ruth Moravec ‘’One God,” and “Remember 9/11” flag — a symbol of support for Ocean, off the coast of western Associated Press while holding posters and flags. the Jewish state — greeted visitors Australia. No confirmed debris Despite the hecklers, the non- to Rep. Molly White’s office. On has ever been found. AUSTIN — A small group of profit council continued the pro- Facebook, the first-year Republi- The declaration will help facili- vitriolic hecklers and overt suspi- gram. About 300 people, includ- can lawmaker posted that she was tate financial claims by families, cion from one lawmaker greeted ing dozens of middle and high out of the office but gave her staff and Malaysia Airlines is ready to hundreds of Muslims who rallied school students, attended the rally instructions to ask visiting Mus- proceed with the compensation Thursday during their biennial and then met with lawmakers to lims “to renounce Islamic terrorist process, Azharuddin said. Texas Capitol lobbying day — the share their concerns with several groups and publicly announce al- “After 327 days and based on first time the event has drawn pro- proposed bills. legiance to America and our laws.” all available data as well as cir- Associated Press testers. Council Executive Director The council responded by cumstances ... survivability in the A man views a fleet of Malaysia Airline planes on the tarmac of the Kuala As the Council on American- Mustafaa Carroll said the event sending a note to House Speaker defined area is highly unlikely. It Lumpur International Airport in Malaysia. On Thursday, Malaysia’s Civil Islamic Relations opened the gath- began in 2003 and never drew op- Joe Straus asking if White violated is therefore with the heaviest heart Aviation Authority declared the MH370 crash an accident. ering on the Capitol steps, protest- position before, but that online the chamber’s rules by discrimi- and deepest sorrow that we of- er Christine Weick, who had been threats prompted the council to nating against religious minori- ficially declare Malaysia Airlines posing as a participant, grabbed contact the FBI. FBI spokeswom- ties. Flight MH370 an accident,” he now to make the announcement?” March 7. the microphone. an Michelle Lee wouldn’t confirm “Are House members prohibit- said in a pre-recorded statement Azharuddin said Malaysia, “This declaration is by no “Islam will never dominate in or deny the FBI’s involvement, ed from making constituents take broadcast on Malaysian television. China and Australia had spared means the end,” Azharuddin said, the United States,” the 50-year-old and there was a noticeable DPS oaths before meeting with their Transport Minister Liow Tiong no expense and resources in their adding that Malaysia is committed from Michigan said, “and by the and law enforcement presence. elected representatives or house Lai said the governments of Ma- search for the plane, but were still to resolving the tragedy with the grace of God it will not dominate Carroll said the group’s agenda staff?” the letter asks. laysia, China and Australia had unable to locate it. help of Australia and China. Texas.” in no way encouraged passage of In a statement, Straus said only agreed on the announcement, The Australian coordinators Jacquita Gomes, whose hus- The microphone was quickly Sharia law, the moral code and re- that all Capitol visitors should be which was intended to “enable the of the search have said the cur- band Patrick Gomes was a flight wrestled back and a Texas De- ligious law of Islam. treated respectfully, adding, “Any- families to move forward.” rent underwater phase could take attendant on the plane, was angry partment of Public Safety trooper “It’s not even logical,” he said. thing else reflects poorly on the However, in China, where another year and there is still no that the kin were not informed led her back to the crowd. But “It’s a shame that I even have to ad- entire body and distracts from most of the passengers came from, guarantee of success. ahead of the government’s an- throughout the hourlong rally, dress that.” the very important work in front some family members refused to Azharuddin said the Conven- nouncement. about two dozen protesters chant- Inside the Capitol, an Israeli of us.” accept the official position that the tion on International Civil Avia- ed things like, “No Sharia here,” The Baylor Lariat 4 FRIDAY | JANUARY 30, 2015 News
RURAL from Page 1 DRUM from Page 1 see the baby boomers get older,” served for somebody,” he said. “I he said. “I had only seen a little Hendrickson said. “We’re recog- mean, you can do anything.” bit of the Golden Wave band, but nizing more disabilities that pre- Cassandra Rumphs, his I knew I wanted to do marching vent people from being able to mother, knew he would be suc- band because I had a lot of fun in operate vehicles, public transpor- cessful at Baylor. high school. I really liked it fresh- tation and walkable, livable com- “I knew he would make drum man year, and I knew I would be munities is important to us to keep major if he tried out for it,” she coming back.” our competitive edge as a nation.” said. “He’s that good. It’s amazing Being a drum major means The proposal will make it eas- to know he’s part of Baylor his- having a great deal of respon- ier for those living in rural areas, tory. We were over the moon.” sibility, Rumphs said, but that’s who make the majority of Waco’s Although Rumphs’ position something his high school ex- workforce, to travel to the city, said at drum major is a Baylor first, perience helped him prepare for. Waco mayor Malcolm Duncan. he doesn’t like to make a big deal He enjoys being drum major, and The new contract will make about it. Exceedingly humble, works hard to make sure he’s the transportation easier to and from Rumphs downplayed his own best he can be, going above and Baylor’s campus for rural residents. successes, hesitating to talk about beyond his position in the band. “We have professors that live in both his musical achievements “Being drum major really the rural area or workers that work and historic position in the band. means being a leader and a role in the dining facilities and then “I don’t want to flaunt it,” he model to the rest of the band,” they can access that service to get said. “I thought it was interesting, Rumphs said. “Someone that
Kevin Freeman | Lariat Phototgrapher to the Baylor campus,” Hendrick- but I guess to me it’s more of a people, especially freshman, can General manager of Transit Services John Hendrickson, left, listens to Waco mayor Malcom Duncan Jr. voice son said. behind-the-scenes servant leader look to and get some sort of in- his support for the proposed merge of HOTCOG and Waco Transit Services on Thursday at McLennan County Hendrickson said he was thing.” sight from. If they have questions Courthouse pleased with the unanimous vote Rumphs has been play- about anything they can come to contract with Waco-Transit. ing music for almost his entire to me, and I do everything that service of the current provider of trips that are intermittent trips.” her community as newly urban. He also said council members see life. Starting with piano in first I can to really make their transi- rural transit, Heart of Texas Coun- Waco-Transit has 26 vehicles to But with the Thursday’s deci- restructuring local transporta- grade, Rumphs moved on to the tion from high school to college cil of Governments. service McLennan County when sion, transportation may again be tion systems as imperative to the saxophone and continued on to easier, because it’s not always Under the current service, trips they begin providing service. It will provided to Barnett and her com- growth of McLennan County. marching band in high school, easy.” must be scheduled two days in ad- also have standby employees on munity. “I think the unanimous support where he was the drum major his Although it’s a lot of work, vance and the service is operable call in case a driver cannot make it “In my opinion the whole shows that everyone realizes there junior and senior years. Rumphs said, being drum major only from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to work, a feature the current pro- McLennan County needs to be is a need for these types of ser- “Ceon has an ear for mu- is also fun. through Friday. Only two vans are vider does not have. provided with good public trans- vices,” Hendrickson said. “And that sic,” Mrs. Rumphs said. “He was “I would say my favorite thing designated for McLennan County For many people who lived in portation and that’s what they’re everyone is starting to see the ben- gifted with that. I think it’s in his we do right now is the mace with the current provider. formerly rural areas that are now trying to do”, Barnett said. efit of these types of services. And blood a little bit, from his dad.” work that we have, the routine,” Because the service is only classified as newly urbanized, this Visually impaired citizens are so as we move forward as a coun- Rumphs’ father also played Rumphs said. “It’s really an in- provided on weekdays, those who will provide previously unavailable not the only people who will ben- try and then as a state and then as the saxophone in high school, teresting thing that’s uniquely us, work over the weekend cannot use transportation opportunities. efit from the contract with the Wa- a community we’re starting to see and Rumphs has carried on his but it’s also something that has the rural transit services. Cindy Barnett of Chalk Bluff is co-Transit. The new agreement will the importance of this.” father’s legacy, winning awards been a part of the drum major “Large number of routine trips visually impaired and relies heavily also help older citizens who can An exact date for when Waco- at both state and national levels, position for decades. It goes all are provided,” Hendrickson said. on public transportation. She has not drive and other people with Transit will begin providing ser- including first-division ratings the way back to military bands, “That limits the number of other been without service since April disabilities. vice has not been decided. at State Solo and Ensemble all and so it’s kind of a nice trib- 2013, after a 2010 census classified “Especially as we’re starting to four years of high school. His ute we have to the older drum achievements culminated in a majors, but at the same time it’s from Page 1 gold medal at the National As- kind of a new thing, more con- OIL sociation for the Advancement of temporary, something that’s just CEO of TransCanada. “It’s time payroll tax cut extension that gave est are due Monday. tion into the air and threatening Colored People’s Afro-Academ- uniquely us.” to approve Keystone XL so we can him a deadline to make a decision. Environmental groups have waterways and communities across ic, Cultural, Technological and The mace is a five-foot tall transport Canadian and American The pipeline’s developer, Trans- called on Obama to reject the the Midwest,” said Tom Steyer, the Scientific Olympics, a national staff that the drum majors spin oil to fuel the everyday lives of the Canada Corp., then reapplied. project outright, saying it would investor and philanthropist who achievement program, his senior and toss, adding some additional American people.” The 1,179-mile pipeline is pro- make it easier to tap a dirty source founded the NextGen Climate po- year. pageantry to their show. In Philadelphia, anti-pipeline posed to go from Canada through of energy that would exacerbate litical action committee. “He just ran away with it,” Rumphs will be auditioning protesters chanted outside a hotel Montana and South Dakota to global warming. The State Depart- Supporters say the pipeline is a Mrs. Rumphs said. “When he for the same position in next where Obama was addressing a Nebraska, where it would connect ment’s analysis, assuming higher critical piece of infrastructure that auditioned for high school, he year’s band during the coming retreat of Democratic lawmakers: with existing pipelines to carry oil prices, found that shipping it by will create thousands of jobs dur- made honor band, first chair, and weeks. A music education major, “Hey, Obama, we don’t want no more than 800,000 barrels of crude pipelines to rail or tankers would ing construction and boost energy that was unbelievable, as a fresh- Rumphs hopes to become a mu- Keystone drama.” oil a day to refineries along the be worse for the planet. It also security by importing oil from a man. He was born for music.” sic professor someday. First proposed in 2008, the $8 Texas Gulf coast. concluded that the project, after friendly neighbor. Now in his third year at Bay- “I would like to pursue fur- billion pipeline project has been Obama has said he will not be construction, would create only “We urge the president to make lor, Rumphs is the first African- ther degrees, get a master’s and a beset by delays in Nebraska over forced to make a decision on the 35 permanent jobs, a figure Sen. the right decision and approve American drum major the Gold- doctorate because I want to teach its route and at the White House, pipeline, which requires presiden- Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., com- KXL because it is in this nation’s en Wave Marching Band has had at the university level,” Rumphs where the president has resisted tial approval because it crosses an pared to a fried chicken franchise. best interest,” said Jack Gerard, the in its 112-year history. said. “I think that’s an ideal fit prior efforts by Congress to force international border, until the re- “The facts are clear: the Key- president and CEO of the Ameri- When Rumphs came to Bay- for me, something I’ve wanted to him to make a decision. In 2012, view process concludes. Federal stone XL pipeline will only create can Petroleum Institute. “The fact lor, he knew he wanted to be in do for several years, so that’s the Obama rejected the project after agencies’ comments on whether 35 permanent jobs while dumping is that if all other infrastructure the marching band, but wasn’t path I’m taking.” Congress attached a measure to a the project is in the national inter- millions of tons of carbon pollu- projects are delayed.” sure how the experience would His goal to work as a music differ from his high school years. educator is something his parents WI-FI from Page 1 “I started freshman year not support wholeheartedly. really knowing what to expect,” where on that were we able to pick ternet. than the status quo.” nologically advanced campus,” up Wi-Fi.” With Baylor’s use of Internet This is an ongoing process and Porter said. The passing of this bill will ben- resources such as Blackboard, there is not a set time frame for Other bills passed at the meet- efit the students and their ability Canvas and other systems, the Wi- when all of the locations may ac- ing were a mobile safety app for Check out the for these services. to study in more locations around Fi enhancement bill will help stu- quire the enhanced Wi-Fi, Porter students to keep in touch with the lastest photo Representatives said they campus. The supporters of the dents to utilize these systems more said. Baylor Police Department, a bill partly supported this partnership bill believe that it will help with effectively. 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Twelve-month academic years ending May 31 Arts & Entertainment Friday | January 30, 2015 6 The Baylor Lariat Singing sinks and chiming crickets Wilco drummer brings freshness to Baylor Percussion Symposium By Allie Matherne with Wilco, Meehan said. In the past, Kotche wrote many Reporter On his days off, Kotche re- pieces for the percussion group “So corded auxiliary sounds in Berlin, Percussion,” which Perkins and Though some people may Tokyo and Dresden on a portable Meehan founded during their time dance in their kitchens, most don’t recorder, and then integrated them at Yale. think of faucets as instruments – into his percussion pieces. Kotche Some of these songs will be fea- unless you are Glenn Kotche. tured in tonight’s show. Kotche, drummer of rock band “He’s been intentional about Wilco, will take the Waco stage Baylor Percussion staying involved in the classical at the Baylor Percussion Sympo- music world,” Meehan said. sium tonight. He will join Baylor Symposium Kotche studied percussion in assistant professor of percussion college and now brings his knowl- Todd Meehan and partner Doug 8 p.m. today edge of classical music paired with Perkins, along with the Baylor Per- creativity to the rock world, Mee- cussion Group at the Waco Hip- Waco Hippodrome han said. Kotche has been drum- podrome for a series of percussion $15 admission ming with Wilco for 14 years, and performances. combines his love for rock music “We’re not talking about going with his insatiable search for inno- to the orchestra where you have to plays cricket chirps at the begin- vation in music. sit still for two hours,” Meehan said. ning of his piece “Monkey Caller,” About two years ago, Kotche “It’s as close to a rock show that we, and they sound so close to real starred in a Delta Faucet com- in the classical music world, get.” crickets that Meehan said even he mercial in which the percussionist The Wilco song “Jesus, etc.” was duped. used touch-sensitive sink facuets, touts “you can combine anything “For me, composing is about pots, colanders and a toothbrush to you want.” Kotche seems to see being honest with myself,” Kotche recreate a song by 1960s Motown things along that same vein – es- wrote on his website. “I have a de- group The Four Tops. pecially when it comes to music. gree in classical percussion but I’m “Glenn is charming. He drips Courtesy Photo Some of the pieces in tonight’s not a trained composer, so I bring with sincerity, honesty and curios- Glenn Kotche, drummer of rock band Wilco, will perform at the Baylor Percussion Symposium at 8 p.m. today at show will incorporate tracks a different approach and perspec- ity — the result is really engaging,” the Waco Hippodrome. Kotche recorded while on tour t i v e .” Perkins said.
what’s Suspect charged in executive’s murder Associated Press Valley storage facility nine months after coming his disappearance. Its condition along LOS ANGELES — A convicted drug with witness statements led them to up? dealer was charged Thursday with the believe Smith was killed. Investigators murder of a 20th Century Fox executive, found Smith’s blood and body tissue, in- >> Pre- Super Bowl XLIX party who mysteriously disappeared more than cluding skin stuck to the car’s seat. two years ago and whose remains were Creech has been a longtime person of 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Today found in a northern Los Angeles County interest in the Sheriff’s Department in- Penland Crossroads dining hall desert area in October. vestigation. John Lenzie Creech, 42, was charged The storage facility where Smith’s car Thursday with 57-year-old Gavin Smith’s was found was linked to Creech, who Superbowl pre-party featuring ballpark foods, prizes, cornhole and a DJ. death, according to the Los Angeles is serving an eight-year jail sentence af- County district attorney’s office. ter pleading no contest to one count of Smith was last seen leaving a female transportation for sale of a controlled >> 11th Annual Battle on the Burning Sands friend’s home in Ventura County’s Oak Associated Press substance in September 2012. Park neighborhood on May 1, 2012. Hik- The remains of Gavin Smith, a 20th Cen- A law enforcement official previously ers discovered the remains about 70 miles tury Fox executive, were found in a north- 7 p.m. Saturday told the AP that Smith was believed to away, near Palmdale in the Antelope Val- ern Los Angeles County desert area in have had a romantic relationship with Waco Hippodrome ley, on Oct. 26, the Los Angeles County October. John Lenzie Creech, 42, was Creech’s wife, Chandrika, after meeting Sheriff’s Department said. charged with Smith’s murder Thursday. her in drug rehabilitation several years Step show hosted by Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. Tickets are $10 for Smith was with Fox’s movie distribu- earlier. ketball player and had three children. balcony seats and $15 for floor seats, and can be purchased at the Waco tion department for nearly 18 years and Creech is scheduled to be arraigned on was a branch manager for several the- Authorities said earlier they had the new felony charge Monday. If convicted, Hippodrome box office or at wacohippodrometheatre.com. aters. He was also a former UCLA bas- found Smith’s Mercedes-Benz at a Simi he faces 25 years to life in state prison.
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“We’re so blessed to able to do this anyway, and to Hannah Haseloff | Lariat Photographer we’re definitely strong enough as a team. We have the be able to have such a successful fall season was huge Sophomore hunt seat Erika Rodenski competes in horsemanship during Baylor equestrian’s meet against New team. We have the coaches. We have everything going for our team,” Gasser said. “We’ve always been really Mexico State University on Thursday. The Bears triumphed 13-3 to move to 9-0. for us right now.” united as a team. We come together very well, but to Next up, Baylor meets Texas A&M at 10 a.m. Feb. see it all come together and succeed for everyone in- Schaefer led the Bears with the highest overall ing into today. I got two very good horses to ride today 7 at Willis Family Equestrian Center. It will be the volved it’s really exciting for us. We really proved that score (92) in equitation over fences. Schaefer also had and it turned pretty well for me.” two teams’ first meeting since Texas A&M’s departure we’re here to win, and to be the very best that we can the highest score (91) in equitation on the flat. Gasser Baylor’s excellence with hunter seat gave their from the Big 12 in 2012. b e .” and sophomore Savannah Jenkins followed just one Western discipline teammates quite a bit of slack to “I think having the two home meets at the begin- Baylor shut out NMSU 5-0 in equitation on the flat point behind Schaefer, both scoring 90 in equitation guarantee the overall points total win. ning of the season is good for us,” Gasser said. “It gets and won equitation over fences 4-1. The Bears com- on the flat. The Bears won the Western event 4-2. The eight- us going again on our own horses, on our own turf so manded the hunter seat discipline, nearly claiming “Today I felt great,” Gasser said. “I got two very point deficit from the hunter seat totals paid off for it’s really helpful. We’ll just take them one at a time, all 10 available points. Baylor claimed a 9-1 edge in good draws so I was really excited about that and I felt Baylor after the Bears won Western discipline by just a take them as they come and see what happens.” hunter seat. great all week in practice, so I felt very confident com- two-point margin.
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By Cody Soto hard. It was impressive.” home. Sports Writer Quickly after that, seniors Di- The rest of the singles matches ego Galeano and Mate Zsiga han- were played out, and the winning @Shehan Jeyarajah @BUCodySoto When the No. 10 Baylor men’s dled their opponents on court four streak did not change. No. 2 seeded tennis team wants to defend their as the duo took a steady 6-2 win to Tchoutakian blanked Edgar Lopez home courts, they mean it. The end doubles play and give Baylor in the opening set, but he was able Bears obliterated Louisiana-Lafay- a 1-0 lead early against the Ragin’ to break a 2-2 tie in the second set ette 7-0 on Thursday afternoon at Cajuns. On court five, sophomore to win 6-0, 6-3 on court three. @JeffreySwindoll @BULariatSports the Hurd Tennis Center for their Vince Schneider and junior Fe- “At the beginning, I was focused third straight sweep this season. lipe Rios were down 4-3 before the and ready for this match,” Tchouta- Baylor (3-1) was able to answer game was called due to new Inter- kian said. “We compete hard. I was back after its season opening loss collegiate Tennis Association rules playing very well from the begin- to then-No. 11 Illinois and since for non-conference matches. ning and gained confidence.” then has held its own in Waco. The Singles play was underway Since the season opener, Knoll win gives Baylor a 12-5 all-time se- shortly after doubles concluded has fluctuated the lineup depend- ries lead against the Ragin’ Cajuns, and the Bears took control quickly. ing on what players would com- including a 11-0 stance under head All the Bears cruised in their pete. Tchoutakian has steadily coach Matt Knoll. opening set, except senior Tony climbed his way from No. 4 to No. “I thought we got off to a great Lupieri. With Lenz out, Lupieri was 2 and will be in the mix for the rest start in singles, on five courts par- the No. 1 singles player for Baylor, of the season, Knoll said. ticularly,” Knoll said. “Our level of and he got off to a slow start. Down “Max had a strong ending today intensity was good. Up and down, 3-1, he was forced to fight back on and played really well,” he said. “He it was a really good day.” court four. loves pace; the harder you hit it The Bears continued their win- “Tony got off to a bad start,” the better he plays, and that’s what ning ways in doubles play as fans Knoll said. “He didn’t get to the we’re going to have to continue to saw different faces on the court. court as ready to play as I would think about when doing the line- Junior Julian Lenz, No. 5 in the like. He didn’t play doubles, and i up.” nation in men’s singles, did not think that kept his mental prepara- Zsiga followed Tchoutakian’s see game time during Thursday’s tion not as good as it should have match with an exciting 6-0, 6-3 matchup to prepare for the team’s been.” match victory on court two, and next competition in Dallas this Schneider didn’t look to have Lupieri shook off the early start weekend. much trouble on court six and did to defeat Jake Wynan 6-4, 6-3 to Freshman Juan Benitez and not drop a single game until late hand Baylor a clean sweep in every sophomore Max Tchoutakian in the second set before defeating single match. stormed past Louisiana-Lafayette’s Kramarov 6-0, 6-1 in a timely fash- The Bears travel to Dallas Jake Wynan and Vlad Kramarov ion. Less than five minutes later, this weekend to participate in on court six for a 6-2 win in the Galeano took down Jarred Wynan the USTA $100,000 RBC Tennis duo’s first appearance in doubles in a heated match 6-2, 6-0 on court Championships Baylor will face play this season. five. Tulsa in Tulsa, Okla. on Feb. 6 be- “I was on court six for doubles, With Baylor leading the match fore competing in the National In- and I thought they competed re- 3-0, No. 121 Rios sealed the deal all door Championships in Chicago, ally well,” Knoll said. “We haven’t the way on court one as he fought Ill. Baylor returns home on Feb. 20 coached them a lot in doubles, and off Rok Sitar for the 6-1, 6-1 win to to host Purdue at the Hurd Tennis they came out and fought really give Baylor its third straight win at Center. The Baylor Lariat 8 FRIDAY | JANUARY 30, 2015 Sports No. 20 Baylor MBB prepares to hook No. 19 Texas Longhorns
By Cody Soto the Cowboys. In the game, the of- victorious against a very talented an 11-point contest against Okla- Sports Writer fense could not pull together a late Longhorn team, they’ve got to homa State, then went and topped run while it continued to shoot learn from their mistakes in Still- then-No. 16 West Virginia and No. 20 Baylor men’s basketball 34.5 percent. water. TCU. The team then made a full returns home to the Ferrell Cen- “We couldn’t get buckets in “We’ve got to do a better job turn right after that to lose to then- ter as the No. 19 Texas Longhorns transition or inside,” head coach taking care of the ball,” Gathers No. 11 Kansas and most recently come into town for another top 20 Scott Drew said. “It seemed all said. “We got up quick shots. The No. 15 Iowa State on Monday. matchup on Saturday. night that we didn’t have any easy momentum was going their way, The Longhorns have four play- The Bears (15-5, 3-4 Big 12) are things.” and we have to be poised down ers who averaged double-digit in the middle of the pack in the Big While the Bears had 35 re- the stretch. We did a real good job points per contest with Isaiah 12, winning three games over two bounds in the Tuesday night on defense, but not a good job on Thomas leading the way with 13.4 ranked opponents at home and matchup, the team didn’t get any the offensive end, and that made it per game. Texas has an aggressive against an improved TCU team luck when it did get the rebound. h ard .” front court and a balanced guard in Fort Worth. However, the team The Cowboys made it difficult to The Longhorns started the position where it averages 70 has not been able to perform on get both the offense and defense season on a hot streak and only points each game. the road as well as they’ve needed going for the Bears. dropped a game to No. 1 Kentucky The Bears have a chance to take to, dropping three contests against “Oklahoma State is very good in on the road and a close overtime advantage of their home court and Skye Duncan | Lariat Photo Editor Kansas State, Oklahoma and Okla- defensive rebounding,” Drew said. loss to Stanford in Austin. Since get back on track this Saturday homa State since the start of con- “They did a better job than us on then, the Longhorns have had their with another ranked foe in their Junior forward Taurean Prince lays in the ball during Baylor’s game against ference play. the boards, we didn’t make some highs and lows in the Big 12. territory. As a motivation for the Oklahoma on Saturday. The Bears won 69-58. After a crowd-pleasing 69-58 shots, and that’s where you’ve got After they trampled Texas Tech matchup, Baylor lost both meet- win over then-No. 19 Oklahoma, to give them credit where credit’s to start out conference play, the ings last year to the Longhorns. all know how tough it is on the The Bears and Longhorns the Bears stumbled in their next due. They had some guys stepped Longhorns went on an unusual “We’ve bounced back success- road,” Drew said. “The key is to showdown starts at 5 p.m. at the conference game in Stillwater, up and make good shots tonight.” win-lose pattern. Texas dropped fully so far this year, and that’s what protect our home court, and fans Ferrell Center on Saturday night. Okla. to drop a 64-53 decision to If the Bears want to come out a 21-point loss to Oklahoma and we need to keep doing because we are a lot more important than they The matchup will be broadcast live may realize.” on ESPN2. Former Baylor WR Josh Gordon could be playing with fire By Jeffrey Swindoll As the reports of his one-year Their moral judgements were is something in the comments I’m not so sure Gordon has Sports Writer Sports TAke ban from the NFL began circulat- unfair in Gordon’s eyes because from Barkley, Carter and Smith considered their intentions or the ing sports media sites and chan- they do not know all that he has that could actually be meaningful value of the attention they have Last week, the NFL issued a an open letter he published online nels, TV personalities been through. Fur- for Gordon. given him with their platform. I one-year ban to Cleveland Browns on Thursday. He is deeply bur- like Charles Barkley and thermore, he saw their Instead of heeding the words find that problematic for Gordon, receiver and ex-Baylor Bear Josh dened with a drug problem, but he Stephen A. Smith voiced comments as disingenu- of the many people have spoken an NFL player who is on the edge Gordon failing a team drug test, is also magnificently gifted. their opinions about ous because they have out in support of him he chooses of losing the chance to millions testing positive for alcohol. It is Gordon was the receiving yards Gordon’s status. never shown interest in to quarrel with ex-players via the upon millions of dollars playing not the first time Gordon has been leader in the 2013-14 season, even Gordon took note a personal relationship Internet about how they don’t un- professional football. part of a drug violation. It has been with the two-game suspension he of the media blitz and with him. That’s where derstand where he’s coming from. He doesn’t have his priorities something he has fought for all had to serve at the beginning of the published an open let- it seems Gordon’s main Could it be that some of the straight and now he’s doing a bit of of his life, even before his profes- season. A two-game jump was not ter specifically made out problem lies, aside from sports media members criticizing damage control for his moral repu- sional career. enough for the rest of the NFL’s re- to Barkley and Smith. the obvious drugs. him do, in fact, understand the tation. I wish I could watch him Gordon left Baylor after getting ceivers to catch him. Gordon goes on to talk Granted, not all of type of background he has? Could every Sunday doing what he’s best suspended indefinitely by the team With the chance of becoming about how Barkley and Swindoll the media is actually it also be that some of the media at doing. The guy is incredible, but for multiple drug violations. one of the greatest receivers of his Smith, along with the concerned with Gor- members criticizing him are also there are rules in the NFL and he He has a problem. We all know generation, possibly of all time, rest of those in sports media, don’t don’s well-being. Their words may trying to assist him in changing his has broken them over and over. it. He even publicly admitted it in Gordon is playing with fire. know him personally. indeed be hollow. However, there ways for the better?