Praying for a Change

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ROUNDING UP CAMPUS NEWS SINCE 1900 THE BAYLOR LARIAT THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2008 Staff Praying for council a change requests Jade Ortego said that some may have been input in Staff Writer hasty with their words or with angry e-mails. About 70 students met There were three prayers president Wednesday in Miller Chapel to for the Baylor community, the pray for healing and unity in the nation and the faith community, aftermath of on-campus racially all ending in a plea that God charged events that occurred on would “hear now our silent pay- search Election Day. It was reported that ers.” confrontation broke out after Christopher Mack, coordina- President-elect Barack Obama tor for off-campus ministries, By Ashley Corinne Killough was announced the winner. and led the prayer for our nation. Staff writer racial slurs were exchanged and “Let us not seek to satisfy our a rope in the shape of a noose thirst for freedom by drinking After passing a resolution of was found in a tree. from the cup of bitterness and inclusion Tuesday, Baylor’s Staff The events of last week were hatred,” Mack said, quoting Dr. Sarah Morris/Lariat Staff Photos Council became the universi- not named but implied during Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have ty’s fourth constituent group to the meeting. Dub Oliver, vice a Dream” speech. openly request participation in president for student life, began Everyone gathered to shake the presidential search. with a short introduction and a their neighbor’s hand and said Since September, the Alumni prayer. “peace to you,” at Burleson’s Association, Faculty Senate and “It is evident to all of us why request. He asked as everyone Student Government have each we are gathered to pray,” he left to be aware of their actions. set forth statements suggesting said. “Don’t take yourself too light- that the groups have representa- “People might say that we ly,” he said. tives on the search committee. should do more, and that may Burleson and Oliver said that The last search process be true, but we certainly should community prayer meetings involved a search committee pray first,” Oliver said. should be held outside of Cha- made up of regents and an advi- The group sang together pel more often. sory committee with members “Come By Here, Lord,” and med- “I’m just thankful for the from various constituencies, itated silently. opportunity to gather together including Baylor staff. While University Chaplain Burt to pray,” Oliver said. “We can’t the advisory committee sat in Burleson led the group in con- always get together as a commu- on interviews and offered feed- fession. nity and we could do this more,” back and suggestions, the search “If you’ve ever even thought he said. committee had the right in rec- something hateful, you’re just as Burleson said that the prayer ommending a candidate to the guilty (as those responsible for meeting was held after the chap- entire Board of Regents. the events last week),” Burleson lains met to discuss the feeling Unlike the other proposals, said. of upset on campus. Seventy people were in attendance Wednesday in Mill- however, Staff Council did not He emphasized that racism “We were exposed to a lot er Chapel for a prayer meeting in response to racially specifically ask for representation or hatred is something in every- charged incidents that occurred on campus after Presi- with voting rights on the search one that has to be tackled, and Please see PRAYER, page 6 dent- elect Barack Obama won the election. committee, saying it would will- ingly “appoint members to serve on a University committee or other advisory board” involved in the presidential search pro- Staph research conducted on campus cess. “By passing a resolution, we umented in a healthy popula- and high schools. Each student fills out a sur- mate that 30 percent of the wanted to make it clear that we’re By Sommer Ingram tion, meaning there hasn’t been “The set-up they were using vey of questions including how population in the United States not trying to make a demand,” Staff Writer an outbreak prior to beginning to document this disease was often they use public facilities, carries staph and nearly 1 per- said Angela Funai, chair of Staff research. not ideal,” Hartman said. “The health-associated factors, if cent carry MRSA. Council. Methicillin-resistant Staphy- “We just want to see the diagnoses they made were just they live on or off campus, and Based on the preliminary With 1,288 full-time staff lococcus aureus, or MSRA, a background of this disease, based on whether something race. results, the student carriage members employed by Baylor, disease dating back nearly 50 what the reservoir looks like, if looked like an MRSA infection The results are then com- rate at Baylor has been almost Funai emphasized the need for years, is becoming a prevailing healthy individuals are less like- and weren’t backed up with any piled in statistical form. synonymous with CDC esti- staff to have a voice at the same community concern in areas ly to carry the disease,” said Dr. lab data. My initial thought was “From there we look at the mates. level as the Alumni Association, outside of hospitals. In a new Tamarah Adair, senior lecturer that we could do better than answers for students who are “We are basically trying to Faculty Senate and Student Gov- study, Baylor researchers and of biology and lead researcher. that.” carriers and try to determine figure out where risk factors ernment. undergraduate students have Diane Hartman, microbiol- Student volunteers partici- if there is anything statistical- may lie for students and teach “If it’s going to include those traced the behavior of MRSA, as ogy lab coordinator for Baylor, pating in the study swab their ly significant that stands out,” them healthy habits,” Hartman three groups then we feel like well as staphylococcus aureus, got the idea to conduct this nostril with a sterile swab. The said China Springs senior and said. “Like don’t leave your stuff that Staff Council needs to be in in a healthy undergraduate stu- research after attending anoth- results are then assessed and biology student Amanda Hart- laying around in a communal that conversation, as well,” Funai dent population. er conference and hearing from fermenters are evaluated for the man. restroom, don’t share towels, said. This is believed to be the first researchers who were attempt- sensitivity to a variety of anti- The Centers for Disease The 36-member council, time the disease has been doc- ing to study MRSA in prisons biotics. Control and Prevention esti- Please see RESEARCH, page 6 which passed the document unanimously, represents tech- nical, clerical, professional and executive staff from every division of the university. Obama 2.0: Plans set in “We are just asking for the same level of inclusion as the others are included,” Funai said. “If they have a vote, then certainly motion to rally network we ought to also, but we’re not pressing for it.” By Beth Fouhy outreach that appears overly machine. Staffers are reluctant Dr. Georgia Green, chair of The Associated Press political. to discuss specifics, but Obama Faculty Senate, expressed sup- “Hopefully, Obama will be a clearly is poised to become the port for Staff Council’s resolu- NEW YORK – Transition president for all Americans, not first truly “wired” president of tion, calling it a positive step in officials call it Obama 2.0 — an just the political supporters on the digital age. moving toward the upcoming ambitious effort to transform his e-mail list,” said Republican For legal and privacy reasons, search. the president-elect’s vast Web National Committee spokes- Obama’s campaign list must “I’m pleased that the Staff operation and database of sup- man Alex Conant. be kept separate from White Council has voiced their opinion porters into a modern new tool Obama’s people know they’ll House operations. Aides are and that it brings every constitu- to accomplish his goals in the have to extend their reach. figuring out if that list should ent group of the Baylor family to White House. During his 21-month cam- be run through the Democrat- the same table to work together If it works, the new president paign, Obama built a list of 3.1 ic National Committee or as a in selecting the next president,” could have an unprecedented million contributors and over 10 freestanding political entity that Green said. ability to appeal for help from million supporters who helped will eventually become his 2012 Funai also received positive millions of Americans who power his victories over Dem- re-election committee. feedback in an e-mail from Inter- already favor his ideas, bypass- ocratic rival Hillary Rodham But transition officials have im President David Garland, who ing the news media to pressure Clinton and Republican John already begun a new digital remarked that the resolution Congress. McCain. In addition to helping outreach effort, based on the “makes sense” and, as a veteran, “He’s built the largest net- raise a staggering $660 million, campaign model, aimed at sup- he also appreciated a separate work anyone has ever seen in the campaign’s Web effort rein- porters and others interested in resolution passed by Staff Coun- politics, and congressional forced his message and themes, being connected to the activities cil Tuesday in support of Vet- Sarah Morris/Lariat Staff Republicans are clueless about responded to political attacks of the Obama White House. eran’s Day. Garland was out of the communications shift that and created volunteer social The transition operation has town Wednesday and could not Jazz hands has happened,” Democratic networks that served as the a new Web site, www.change. be reached for further comment. strategist Joe Trippi proclaims. basis for his field operation. gov, designed for anyone who Dr. Howard K. Batson, chair Clear Lake senior Aaron Le break dances Wednesday afternoon in The results, he says, “will be Obam a’s te am is deter m i n i ng wants to post a message of con- of the Board, also commented front of the Baylor Sciences Building. amazing to watch.” how best to convert his army of gratulations, offer suggestions on the resolution through e-mail, Republicans say they’ll be online activists into a viral lob- watching for White House Web bying and communications Please see WEB, page 6 Please see STAFF page 6

The Nov. 4 election was balances. If the legislative, exec- minded independents. While undoubtedly a turning point utive or judicial branches of democrats have enough Repre- in American history. Barack government flex their muscle sentation to block or approve Obama was elected the 44th too fiercely, another branch has bills without the agreement of president of the United States, the power to “check” them. But, republicans, they didn’t win and his message of hope and if the legislative and executive enough seats to be filibuster- change in America presumably areas are controlled by oppos- proof. Although used rarely, a won over many voters. But in ing parties and ideologies, it’s filibuster is when a party holds addition to his election, the U.S. difficult for either branch to up the Senate floor with endless will soon have a Democrat-con- accomplish anything. debate on a bill with the goal of trolled legislative and executive For the first time in more squelching the bill. branch. If the two components than a decade, the executive A failure to overlook party of government can work harmo- and legislative branches will be differences has been the dilem- niously, which they presumably able to work together to tackle ma since Democrats won the will, given their membership to our nation’s problems with- majority in the House of Rep- the same party, now is the time out upsetting their own party resentatives and the Senate in for the party to mobilize for the base. But compared to Republi- 2006. The executive branch, restoration of our country. cans, the party that dominated dominated by staunch conser- Perhaps the ideological dif- the legislative and executive vative views, and the legislative ferences in problem-solving branches until 2006, Demo- branch, on the other side of the in a stalemate. John McCain’s efforts to reform many Republicans have already between the two parties con- crats have been known to bring spectrum with a strong liberal The Democratic House and immigration policies, lean Dem- acknowledged fault for the tur- tributed to the record-low strong individual voices to the voice, have disagreed on several Senate majority, paired with a ocratic in their voting patterns, moil of the past few years. Newt approval ratings of the current Senate and House. issues. Democratic president, can ini- according to a February 2008 Gingrich, a Republican and for- administration and Congress. Sen. Joe Leiberman, former A bill providing for the limi- tiate progress in our economy, article in Politics magazine. mer Speaker of the House, called As of the beginning of Novem- running mate of Democratic tation of the war effort in Iraq foreign policy and restore faith Several political commentators the last eight years a failure for ber, President George W. Bush’s presidential hopeful Al Gore, and a bill that would prohibit in government. With one party have cited the shortcomings Republican government. approval rating hovers in the redefined himself as an inde- the CIA from using interroga- controlling both branches, they of the current administration Whether or not one agrees mid-20th percentile range. A pendent in 2006. Although he tion methods such as water may actually have the momen- as the reason more Americans with liberal methods to solv- Rasmussen Report found that still caucuses with the Demo- boarding are among Congres- tum to get things done instead voted democratic this year. ing our country’s ills, at least, only 11 percent of Americans carats, he represents the vari- sional initiatives President of proposing legislation in vain. Historically, in turbulent presumably, more bills will polled think Congress is doing ance of ideologies the Demo- Bush vetoed. The current How did the resurgence of times, Americans will favor the pass. With any luck, the party a good or excellent job. cratic party represents. Democrat-controlled Congress the Democratic Party happen? party that they feel didn’t lead in power can take advantage of Part of the infrastructure of The next senate will be com- has attempted to act on certain One popular view is that Repub- the country into angst, which this opportunity to revitalize the American political founda- posed of 56 Democrats, 42 divisive issues such as these, licans haven’t been able to win- usually translates into voting America without running into tion is a system of checks and Republicans, and two liberal- but several efforts have resulted over Hispanics, who, despite against the sitting party. Even as many roadblocks.

The Baylor Lariat is owned by Baylor Uni- versity and overseen by the Student Publica- point of view tions Board. Letters to the editor The entire content of The Baylor Lariat is protected under the Federal Copyright Act. between one man and one woman. Reproduction of any portion of any issue by any means, mechanical or otherwise, is not permit- Refusing to pretend to be something else That said, the Bible makes it evident ted without the expressed written consent of When I walk through Baylor campus, that we are all sinful (Rom 3:23). Whether Baylor University. I do not find a university of acceptance. it be through homosexuality, greed, lust, Driving etiquette Yes, I am met with smiles and hellos. I envy, pride, etc. we all fail to meet God’s have the same opportunities as my fel- standard of perfection. In this regard, the The Baylor Lariat low peers. I am no more restricted in my church views homosexuals, not as some- lacking in today’s Editor in chief Anita Pere* academic endeavors than any other stu- thing strange, but as people who, like the City editor Bethany Poller* dent. Then what accounts for a feeling of rest of us, struggle with sin. Opinion editor Lynn Ngo* News editor Charly Edsitty* rejection? It is an attitude supported by We do not condone homosexuality, Entertainment editor Kelli Boesel our administration and restrictive Baptist but we also do not regard homosexuals car-filled cities Web editor Stephen Jablonski heritage. with hate or bigotry. Quite the opposite, Asst. city editor Liz Foreman Editorial cartoonist Claire Taylor The issue of homosexuality is too we are called to treat them with love, just Sports editor Brian Bateman* debated. Too looked at. Too scrutinized. as we are called upon to treat all people. Traffic laws do not apply to every- cut people off, move into an already Sports writers Joe Holloway Garrett Turner I am an openly gay male, and I have abso- This does not mean that we adopt the one. During the six or so years in occupied lane, ride the bumper of Staff writers Sommer Ingram lutely no intentions of changing my life- attitude of “do whatever you think is best which I have been the operator, not the car in front of you too closely or Ashley Killough Jade Ortego style. Yes, I have suffered defamation. I for you.” Instead, we treat homosexuality just passenger, of a vehicle, I have scream profanities out the window Chad Shanks have been called “fag” several times by as we should any other sin, by recogniz- come to the conclusion that only while giving the finger to other rude Copy desk chief Kate Thomas Copy editors Jessica Belmares my peers, but can’t I just get over it? Suck ing it as such and seeking the grace of a select number of us drivers are drivers. Photo editor Christina Kruse it up, right? Everyone has suffered per- Christ to overcome it. required to follow the rules of the I have been a passenger in a Photographers Sarah Morris secution. We realize that it is only through the road. The rest of the population vehicle when its operator decided Alex Song Shanna Taylor I am not respected, because my uni- grace of Christ that any of us are able to in possession of a driver’s license to accelerate until she caught up to Advertising sales Shamara Sneed versity refuses to support me. I come here gain victory over our sins, and thus, we apparently follows only one rule, the the car that cut her off so that she Kate Williams Delivery Sean Donnelly to be educated, to learn and to experi- are not arrogant in assuming that those rule of, “ it’s your job to not hit me could stick her middle finger up James O’Brien ence all that college has to offer, and yet, I who struggle with homosexuality are no matter what I may do.” at its driver. When did this type of * denotes member of editorial board am encouraged to hide who I am. I won’t. somehow different from those of us who If it were not for my habit of driv- behavior become commonplace and While I have all the same resources to do not. We know that we are all broken ing defensively, I would have been acceptable? It should be deemed exist, I am denied the ability to live. I and people and we all have problems. It is in many acci- contemptible in the minds of all and Newsroom: 710-1711 many others have grown weary of fight- only through the grace of Christ that we dents due to not be occurring so frequently. Advertising: 710-3407 ing over “rights” and “wrongs,” but can press on to overcome them every day. the careless I admit to being infuriated by the Sports: 710-6357 we not agree to disagree? I refuse to pre- Matthew Moore and reckless dangerous actions of others on the Entertainment: 710-7228 Editor: 710-4099 tend I am something else. I hope in time Business Fellows, ’11 driving of road and consequently remarking [email protected] others will emerge from the shadows, and others — that to myself, within the confines of my our university will love and appreciate all Racism: Don’t jump to conclusions portion of the car, about the “idiot-factor” on the that we have to offer. Enough is enough. I’m sick of reading population road or how unqualified some are Hunter Chambers about how Baylor is supposedly a racist who was not b y a r i e l l e c a y i a to be operating anything larger than Studio Art, ’10 school. required to take driver’s education a child’s tricycle. However, I don’t Some idiot put a noose in a tree, but and to whom stop signs and lane think that anything more than honk- Christians don’t regard homosexuals with no one seems brave enough to ask: what division are nonexistent. ing your horn at a rude or reckless hate or bigotry but as people struggling makes us think a noose-like rope on a I have narrowly avoided being driver is ever warranted. Having seen the controversy sur- tree branch is a racial threat? As far as rear-ended, side-swiped, T-boned, Policing the streets with one’s rounding state constitutional amend- we know, that rope could have been used and even completely run off the middle finger is never going to make ments which define marriage as between to hold up a piñata. And what happened road. it more safe for those of us who do a man and a woman, I feel that there is to the news story that the Obama signs In addition to this irresponsible not wish to wreck our cars either on a great deal of misconception regard- that were supposedly-burned were actu- way of driving, another trend seems a cross-country trek or a quick trip ing the Christian stance on homosexual ally old computer cases? The only certain to be prominent on our streets — that to the grocery store. marriage. I would like to lay forth what I instance of racism happened during an of rude and distasteful driving eti- Unfortunately, whatever is done believe to be the way in which Christians argument between black and white stu- quette. Perhaps, in addition to driv- to improve the safety and conduct should view homosexuality. dents when one white student yelled one er’s education being required for the on the roads, there will always be To put it bluntly, the Bible regards racial epithet in front of one dormitory. entire population to obtain a driver’s those to think the rules don’t apply homosexuality as a sin. I see no way I see no “racist culture” at Baylor. I find license, the Department of Motor to them. All we can do is engage our around this. There are two means from no “atmosphere of hate.” If there’s racism Vehicles should require everyone defensive skills and do our best to which to derive this conclusion. One is afoot, we should take it seriously, but we to attend, and pass, Driver’s Charm not contribute to bad driving behav- the outright condemnation of the prac- shouldn’t jump to conclusions. School as well. ior. tice in many places. The other is the Brian Fuller Some of the lessons could include Arielle Cayia is a senior studio art Bible’s clear endorsement of marriage as Philosophy, ’09 why it’s impolite and dangerous to major from Manitowoc, Wyo. Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3X3 box contains the digits 1 through 9 with no repeats.

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A Baylor police officer will be Hillcrest Health System will Student Activities is handing doing the photo vision goggles be helping to raise knowledge out information about Alcohol test, said Jennifer Norman, stu- about the risk factors of drink- Awareness Week, setting up dent activities assistant. Each ing and the personal affects it mock practical alcoholic experi- student will get to try on a pair can have on your life and those ences with four activities taking of goggles that represents a dif- around you. They will be avail- place today through Friday. ferent blood alcohol level and able for questions along with Some of the activities include will conduct different sobriety handing out pamphlets and The Memorial Wall, Lolla-No- tests while wearing the goggles. helping with the mock sobriety Booza and H2O & Know. “This will give students an tests. T h e r e a r e t wo Me m o r i a l Wa l l s idea of what it’s like to be under “Hillcrest representatives located on Baylor’s campus. One the influence and pulled over by partnered with us last year for wall is located in front of the a police officer,” Norman said. Alcohol Awareness week,” Nor- McLane Student Life Center and Free food offered during man said. “They are a great rep- the other is located inside the Lolla-No-Booza will include resentation of a group spreading Bill Daniel Student Center. chicken strips, and chips and the knowledge risks of alcohol The Memorial Wall is a blank dip, catered by Aramark. amongst students because that 3-D board used to remember There are many assessments is their full time job.” those lost in an alcohol related available online to students On-campus Baylor students accident. Students can com- through Baylor’s counseling cen- have residential hall fliers hang- memorate their lost loved one ter’s Web site, such as E-Chug. ing on each door knob with by writing their name on the E-Chug is an online alcohol facts about alcohol awareness Memorial Wall. intervention and personalized and information on where to get File Photo “At the end of every year we feedback tool developed by help. take all the names listed on the In this file photo from last year’s Alcohol Awareness Week, students take an online eChug survey at the McLane Student counselors and psychologists to “We used this passive meth- board and type them up so that Life Center. Alcohol Awareness Week events end Friday. calculate the number of calories od of hanging theses door fliers we can mount them on the back a student consumes into a num- up in residential halls so that of the new blank board for the munity Colleges’ Memorial and engage the students in this be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ber of cheeseburgers, according students can receive informa- following year,” said Meredith Wall, and it’s now a new Alco- week’s important theme,” Con- Friday in the den of the Bill Dan- to the coun- tion within their own commu- Conrey, alcohol awareness orga- hol Awareness tradition, Conrey rey said. iel Student Center. There will be seling center’s nity,” Conrey Said. nizer. “This shows how many said. The water bottles are labeled free food, music and a variety of Web site. For more infor- Student Activities is hold- times a certain person has been The Memorial Wall will stand with facts about alcohol and lists Alcohol Awareness games. “It‘s a star- mation, visit ing Alcohol Awareness Week mentioned year after year.” till Friday. Web sites that students can look During Lolla-No-Booza, vol- tling way to http://www.bay- events near and inside the stu- This is the third year for the H2O & Know is a primary up on the Web for alcohol infor- unteers will be handing out give students lor.edu/counsel- dent center so that “students Memorial Wall to be displayed level of intervention held in Tra- mation if they cannot stay and Gordie cards, which provide an idea of how ing_center. going to buy their A&M versus on Baylor’s campus. ditions Square from noon until talk with one of the many advis- facts on how to navigate the many calories Baylor football tickets will see it The idea came from a com- 1 p.m. today. ers available at today’s event. dangers of alcohol and prevent they are actu- and possibly think twice before munity member in Waco, who “We are handing out Alco- The second-annual Lolla-No- alcohol poisoning, binge drink- ally consum- drinking this weekend,” Con- told the Student Activities com- hol Awareness labeled water Booza is the biggest event during and hazing. ing while binge drinking or even rey said. “Plus it draws in such mittee about McLennan Com- bottles for free to help inform ing Alcohol Awareness that will Among the volunteers will be simply sipping on an alcoholic a large crowd.”

International students BEAR BRIEFS

celebrate American holiday The Honors College will spon- sor a lecture by Dana Gioia at 3 By Janna Quinn To give the international stu- Lindsay Power said. p.m. today in the Foyer of Med- Reporter dents the holiday feel, the room “Hopefully it will give them itation in Armstrong Browning will be decorated with cornuco- better insight into what Baylor Library as part of the CAMPI International students can pias and fruit, acorns and fall is all about,” Power said. “Just lecture series. Gioia, writer give thanks and celebrate an colors, Gunn said. compassion and desire for com- of the influential book, “Can Poetry Matter,” is a poet and American holiday at the Inter- In addition to a free meal, munity and fellowship.” critic. For more information, national Thanksgiving Dinner students will enjoy music by International students have visit www.baylor.edu/campi. at 6 p.m. tonight. their peers: cellist David Esco- expressed their excitement and This long-standing annual bar from Columbia and pianist anticipation through e-mail, Student Activities is holding tradition, sponsored by Baylor Alfredo Ovales from Venezuela. Gunn said. Santa’s Workshop Toy Drive Round Table, will take place in Copies of the Thanksgiving “Some have mentioned that from 8 a.m. until midnight the banquet room on the fifth story will be available to the stu- they have heard of the Thanks- today across campus. Donate floor of Cashion Academic Cen- dents. giving tradition, but have never toys worth $10 or less for ter. “We want them to gain an participated in one,” Gunn said. needy, local children, ages 3 to “Most of the students are far understanding of the holiday “They probably would not expe- 5. Approximately 900 children from home and won’t be going and what it means to people rience Thanksgiving if Baylor participate in Santa’s Work- home over the Thanksgiving here,” said Beth Walker, inter- Round Table hadn’t offered shop. For more information, break,” said Jane Gunn, associ- national student relations coor- this.” contact Student Activities. ate director of conference and dinator. “There are so many It is important for every indi- event management. “The dinner people who are thankful for vidual to experience and learn Baylor Symphony Orchestra is a way for Baylor and Baylor (the international students) and about other cultures in order will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Jones families to reach out to interna- consider them one of our bless- to better their relations, Gunn Concert Music Hall. This event tional students staying here.” ings.” said. is free of charge and open to Over 150 international stu- Walker has attended almost “There are different holidays the public. For more informa- dents are attending and are every Thanksgiving dinner for that are important in other tion, contact the School of allowed to bring a guest or the past 15 years. countries,” she said. “This is one Music. spouse. Zeta Tau Alpha will “I’ve been away from my that is important to the Ameri- provide childcare for interna- extended family for Thanksgiv- can people.” tional graduate students with ing for four years,” Walker said. Walker said she is thankful Alex Song/Lariat Staff children. “I know how the international for getting to spend time with Aramark is providing the students feel, and I think this is the international students. CONTACT US Thanksgiving buffet. a special way to celebrate both “Last year, I ran into a lot of Say, “Ahhhhh.” “There will be roasted turkey, the holiday and them.” students I don’t get to see often. Editor 710-4099 green beans, stuffing ... every- The dinner will give stu- Newsroom 710-1712 It is a good time to express Sports 710-6357 thing you expect to find on your dents a chance to experience thanks for them being at Baylor,” A Baylor bear takes a break from its habitat Wednesday to enjoy Entertainment 710-7228 mom’s table,” Gunn said. “There an American tradition and hos- she said. “The occasion is fes- the weather outside in front of the Bill Daniel Student Center. Advertising 710-3407 will also be four different pies pitality, as well as mingle with tive, and we can celebrate being for dessert.” each other, Kennedale senior with them.” Model Organization of American States group nabs top awards

By Jennifer Sutton the available awards,” said Josh- plus research work outside of others. the fall semester that is for Texas ing Muñoz, in the models that Reporter ua Hyles, a Mabank graduate the meeting times. They worked Cassville, Mo., senior Seth and surrounding area schools. MOAS participates in. student in history. very hard producing a position Reed and Pasadena, Calif., The MOAS members also attend “The president is also Baylor University’s Model Hyles also acted as the presi- paper for their country, plus sophomore Torie Rhodes won a model in Washington, D.C. in responsible for developing a cri- Organization of American dent at the conference in San resolutions, plus keeping up Outstanding Delegate awards early April which is for schools sis scenario,” Hyles said. “The States student group won four Antonio. with the current events in Latin in the Special Committee on all over the US as well as others committee on the last day has out of the 16 awards that were “The president’s basic job is America, plus learning parlia- Migration, according to a Baylor located internationally. to solve some sort of emergency given at the 12th Annual Model to be the chair person of the gen- mentary procedure.” MOAS press release. “We try to be ready for that within the hemisphere and the Organization of American eral assembly,” Hyles said. “They According to the Baylor Brownsville senior Renee by doing well here in San Anto- president has to come up with States, including the team Dis- basically act like the president of MOAS Web site, the MOAS pro- Sanchez and Tomball junior nio,” Hyles said. “It wouldn’t be that crisis. Basically, something tinguished Delegation award. the Senate.” gram provides an opportunity Hunter Klein won Distinguished far-fetched to say that every stu- falls in their lap that no one The conference was held The MOAS participants dedi- for students to participate in a Delegate awards in the Commit- dent spends about eight to 10 is expecting, and they have to at St. Mary’s University in San cated a lot of time and energy to simulation of the Organization tee on Juridical and Political hours a week on this.” work together to solve that — Antonio from Thursday through this conference, according to an of American States by serving as Affairs. San Antonio senior Manny similar to what the UN would Friday. Baylor’s MOAS placed e-mail from Joan E. Supplee, the a country’s representative to one Troy, Ohio senior Megan Muñoz was elected president do if something similar were to second out of the 18 schools Ralph L. and Bessie Mae Lynn of several critical MOAS com- McNerney was selected as the for next year’s conference in San happen.” in attendance from Texas, New Professor of History and faculty mittees or commissions. outstanding chair of the confer- Antonio. The officers’ positions Muñoz said that he was very Mexico and Mexico. advisor to MOAS. These committees include a ence. are always elected at the con- proud of the awards that Baylor The University of North “Students gave a lot of time Hemispheric Security commit- MOAS participates in two differences by all of the attending MOAS won at the San Antonio Texas placed first with the Out- to this competition,” Supplee tee, a budget committee and ferent conferences throughout schools. model. standing Delegation award. said. “There were two weekly an Inter-American Drug Abuse the school year. They attend the The last three elected presi- “I felt elated and very proud “We received a quarter of all meetings totaling four hours Control Commission, as well as model in San Antonio during dents were from Baylor, includ- of the whole team,” he said. 4 The Baylor Lariat arts & entertainment Thursday, November 13, 2008 Exploring central Texas on less cash

Editor’s note: This is the fifth located in Plano and Houston as installment of a column series well. A great restaurant in Dallas where The Lariat explores living is Campisi’s, located on 5610 E inexpensively. Mockingbird Lane. Most of the items in this Italian restaurant By Christina Kruse and Melanie are under $10. If you seek a Crowson road trip experience that does Reporters not lay within the bright lights of a city or busy restaurants, you With gasoline prices drop- can always go the nature route. ping and the end of the fall “I would go camping at Lake semester in sight, this is a great Travis,” said Albuquerque senior time to put rubber to pavement Rachael Riehl. “It’s beautiful and and take a weekend road trip it’s nice because it’s far enough to find the “best kept secrets“ away from Waco, but not so far in the central Texas area. The away that you waste a lot of time great way to find these places is driving.” to enlist a few good friends and Lake Travis has an array of explore what central Texas has cabins for rent, RV sites and if to offer. you’re feeling really adventurous With a gallon of gasoline and rustic, sites for tent set-ups. averaging $1.85, about $25 fills So, whether you are in the city Courtesy Photo a 13.5 gallon gasoline tank. watching a movie and dining at Most compact cars, like a a hole-in-the-wall restaurant, or Pop-country artist Taylor Swift debuted her sophomore album “Fearless” Tues- Hundai Elantra, get 33 miles enjoying the great outdoors, you day. The 18-year-old recently received country song of the year for “Teardrops to the gallon when traveling on can get there for $25. on my Guitar” at the 56th Annual BMI Country Awards Tuesday night. the highway. So, it’s possible to travel up to 445.5 miles round Here’s a list of some cit- trip. ies close to Waco: Swift shows musical Other than gas, two things to keep in mind when on a road trip are food and entertainment. West: growth in sophomore In order to cut costs, plan on a 19.34 miles day trip or travel to a town where it’s possible to stay with a friend Hillsboro: or relative for the night. 33.92 miles record ‘Fearless’ Or, if you’re looking for a Waxahachie: quick trip with one purpose, By April Leman but there is nothing extraor- there are always the small jew- 66.05 miles Contributor dinary or fantastic about her els known to most central Texas Round Rock: songs musically. They begin to Photo illustration by Christina Kruse/Lariat staff locals. 83.53 miles Taylor Swift’s “Fearless” is blend together after awhile, and “If I could do a road trip on miles away is Austin. of current box office movies, cult romantically nostalgic, yet more no one song really jumped out $25, I would buy gas, go to West “I would probably go to Aus- classics or obscure indie flicks. College Station: sophisticated than her debut at me. and for my love of their kolach- tin because there are a lot of Currently playing at these Aus- 91.81 miles album. Swift is only 18 years old, es, I would use the remaining places to eat cheap,” said Abilene tin locations (to name a few) are Dallas: leaving plenty of room for ALBUM money to buy as many kolaches junior Caroline McCurdy. “There “Quantum of Solace,” (opening 96.17 miles REVIEW growth, and I am sure she will as possible,” said Fort Worth is always some sort of musical Friday) “Madagascar: Escape 2 experience great success with junior Emily Quant. entertainment going on and a Africa,” “Burn After Reading” Arlington: Swift earned recognition in her new album. But for a trip to a big city, lot of free concerts.” “Repo! The Genetic Opera” and 98.64 miles 2006 for her authentic lyrics Swift acts as a great inspi- look for theaters, shops and res- The city offers several res- “Religulous.” The Drafthouse Austin: and catchy country-pop sound. ration for younger musicians, taurants that have a local flavor taurants that are fairly inex- also serves food and has several “Fearless,” released Tuesday proving you can be creative and and accomplish more than their pensive and are unique to the locations in the Austin area, as 101.62 miles does not disappoint — show- successful without conforming mainstream counterparts. Also, town, for example; Kerbey Lane well as San Antonio, Katy and Plano: ing the truly personal nature of to the plastic and repetitiveness try looking for farmer’s markets Cafe and Freebirds. The Kerbey Houston. 113.96 miles Swift’s music. of popular music. Her songs are and flea markets, which are Lane Café serves Texas home- Dallas is another metro area Songs like “Fifteen” and “Love fun and very sentimental. undiscovered territory for most style food and most items on that has a lot of entertainment to Seguin: Story” represent her idealistic Overall I was impressed by college students. Most farmer’s the menu are under $10. There offer. The Angelika, 5321 East 152.68 miles view of romance, while “You’re her obvious growth as a musi- markets are open either year are four locations in Austin and Mockingbird Lane, is a theater Tyler: Not Sorry” shows the more com- cian since her last album. round or close after the first each are open 24 hours a day. that shows mainly indie mov- plicated side of young love. frost. Some markets in central One Kerbey Lane Cafe is ies and also has a café located 154.37 miles “Change,” a single released Grade: B+ Texas are located in Seguin, located 2700 South Lamar Blvd.. inside. Currently playing at the San Antonio: in August, has already broken Austin, Bryan, San Marcos and If you’re in the mood for dinner Angelika Dallas are “The Boy in 179.98 miles the Top 40 on Billboard charts. San Antonio. and a movie the Alamo Draft- the Striped Pajamas,” “Synecdo- Wichita Falls: Although her sound remains Other 2008 One city that offers plenty house Cinema is also located che, NY,” “Trouble the Water” very mainstream, underlying BMI Country Award of local food, offbeat entertain- on Lamar. The Drafthouse is a and “RocknRolla” — to name a 202.98 miles tones of raw emotion come winners: ment and is a little over 100 movie theater that plays an array few. There are Angelika theaters through to distinguish her from the many young pop-stars we Songwriters: hear on the radio. Swift wrote or co-wrote every Hank Williams, Jr. Casey Beathard one of her songs. Brett Beavers Concert CONNECTION Her crisp, angelic voice has Shane Minor an edgy quality that keeps her Rodney Clawson from sounding too safe. Still, Marv Green WACO DALLAS AUSTIN Swift’s lyrical content remains Ed Hill mild and tame. David Lee Dance Party w/ The DJ Dance Party Of Montreal Metro Station This album appeals to teenag- Tastydactlys 9:30 p.m. Friday @ 8 p.m. Friday @ 7 p.m. Today @ ers and would be a great Christ- Recording artists/ 6:30 p.m. Today @ Common Grounds House of Blues La Zona Rosa mas gift for younger siblings as songwriters: Art Ambush well as other college students. Luke Bryan Swift’s music is very well Kristian Bush He Is Legend The Afters The Eagles Rockapella produced and each song has a Carrie Underwood 8 p.m. Saturday @ 8 p.m. Saturday @ 8 p.m. Saturday @ 8 p.m. Today @ concise structure, but I was dis- Keith Urban Art Ambush Art Ambush American Airlines Center appointed by way of musician- Paramount Theatre ship. For full list of winners Yes, she is a great songwriter vistit: BMI.com.

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Griner a By Kyle McKanna Academy, which had nine play- Reporter ers sign Division I scholarships a year ago. During his junior Lady Bear When Baylor hired Scott year at Brewster, he came off the Drew as men’s basketball coach bench and averaged nine points By Joe Holloway six years ago, they knew he had and 4.5 rebounds per contest. Sports Writer a gift for recruiting. What they Crump is best known for his didn’t know was how special 3-point shooting. Wednesday was National that gift was. Drew proved again “He has NBA range and great Letter of Intent Signing Day, and he is one of the top recruiters height, which makes him tough this year the Lady Bears head in college basketball when he to defend,” Drew said. coach Kim Mulkey announced announced the early signees of Baylor signed A.J. Walton, a Brittney Griner, a 6-foot-8 Hous- his most recent recruiting class 6-foot-1 point guard, out of Hall ton senior, as the standout of the Wednesday. High School in Little Rock, Ark. class. Cory Jefferson, a power for- Walton earned Mr. Basketball All five of the signees rank in ward from Killeen, 6-foot-6 honors in the state of Arkansas top 60 nationally and compose strong forward Givon Crump his junior year, and his achieve- what many consider to be the from Brewster Academy in ments have him ranked as the front-runner for the top recruit- Wolfeboro, N.H., and Little No. 18 point guard in the nation ing class in the nation. Rock, Ark., point guard A.J. Wal- and No. 77 overall. “All of these young ladies ton each signed their national “Anytime you get a Mr. Bas- just bring Baylor to a new level,” letters of intent for the 2009-10 ketball like A.J. from Arkan- Mulkey said. “It’ll probably be academic year. sas, you know you’re getting a the highest-ranked recruiting Jefferson joins Baylor from player,” Drew said. “He’s a lead- class we’ve ever signed.” nearby Killeen High School. The er, loves to compete and, most Included in the class is the 6-foot-9 Jefferson looks to give importantly, seems to always nation’s No. 1 recruit Griner. As the Bears a solid presence down find a way to win.” a senior at Nimitz High School low. He was listed as the No. 29 Drew seems pleased with the in Houston, the 6-foot-8 Griner ranked power forward on ESP- team’s early recruiting success. is already something of a celeb- NU’s national Top 100 list. “All three are great individu- rity. One video that showcases “Our staff has waited a long als and come from tremendous Griner’s dunking ability has time to sign a great local player families and they will represent over 2.5 million views on You- like Cory,” Drew said. “He has Baylor University in an out- Tube. tremendous potential and is standing manner,” he said. Mulkey says Griner, who someone our fans are going to Baylor is waiting to see if registered 25 blocked shots enjoy watching for the next four they will sign Rivals.com’s No. 1 in the first game of her senior years.” recruit John Wall. He is consid- season Tuesday night, is much Crump comes to the Bears ering Baylor, Kansas, Memphis more than a big player who can from the heralded Brewster and Oregon. dunk. “There’s a lot more to Brittney Griner than dunking the basketball,” she said. “She can fly. She No. 1 Texas prospect can run the floor like a deer; she’s an athlete; she’s a basketball player; she’s a sight to just bound for BU softball watch.” It takes more than one No. 1 player to make a No. 1 recruit- By Kyle McKanna short stop for the Mexican ing class. In addition to Griner, Reporter national team for two seasons. Mulkey announced an all-star Kettler, who was described list line up that included 6-foot- Baylor softball coach Glenn by Moore as a “natural hitter,” 2 forward Mariah Chandler Moore announced the signing of joins Baylor after a successful from Atlanta, 5-foot-11 guard five student-athletes on Wednes- career at Alvin High School that Kimetria “NaeNae” Hayden from day. included winning the 2008 5A Lincoln High School in Dallas, The class includes four high state championship. 6-foot guard Jordan Madden school athletes and one com- “Maybe she’s no Nolan Ryan from Lepanto, Ark., and 6-foot- munity college transfer. The (also from Alvin)” Moore said. 1 guard Shanay Washington players are: Holly Holl, a catch- “But she wouldn’t be afraid to hit from Del Valle High School in er from Katy, Texas; Dani Leal, against him.” Austin. a community college transfer The signing of Courtney Mulkey said that she was glad from Pratt Community College Repka marks the second straight to finally be able to talk about in Kansas; Kelsi Kettler, a util- year Baylor has gotten one of the recruits, many of whom had Karen Warren/ Houston Chronicle ity player from Alvin; Courtney the state’s top pitching pros- long given Baylor verbal com- Repka, a right-handed pitcher pects. Repka played her high mitment. Houston-Nimitz’s Brittney Griner (42) controls the ball against two Aldine-Eisenhower defenders. Griner, who is 6-foot-8, from East Bernard; and Kathy school ball at East Bernard High “When a young lady wants to signed with the Lady Bears Wednesday. Shelton, a multi-purpose player School in East Bernard, Texas, commit to Baylor, it’s not taken from McKinney. and helped the Brahmas win the lightly. I’m certain they got calls on the program, Mulkey added Mulkey also spoke to the ers already on the team Mulkey For the first time, Baylor was 2008 2A state championship. from other colleges,” she said. that all of them lack collegiate class’ size and the effect that will said that the edge goes to the able to use its 2007 success as a She has recorded 69 wins and “The fact that four of these five level experience and have a lot have on the team. returning players. tool in recruiting. 1,023 strikeouts in her career, signees committed to our pro- to learn about the program and “I don’t know if we’ve ever “The kids that are here are “This is the first class in which including 24 no-hitters and 15 gram long ago speaks volumes basketball in general. signed this many players that going to have an advantage our 2007 Big 12 championship about these student-athletes and “They have not won one bas- are that big,” she said. “It’s going because they know the system,” and Women’s College World “Maybe (Kettler) no their families.” ketball game at this level,” she to make for some serious com- she said. “It is a big transition Series appearance had influ- While she said that she said. “They’re going to be good, petition on the floor.” from high school. It’ll give me ence,” Moore said. “This class is Nolan Ryan, but she expects the class to come in but they haven’t won a game But in any competition lots of options, certainly a lot of a great example of the positive wouldn’t be afraid to hit and make an immediate impact yet.” between the new class and play- depth.” effect of that kind of success. against him.” My staff did a tremendous job of utilizing those accomplish- Baylor signees ments for maximum results and Glenn Moore Smith’s Bears sign 8 I believe this class will compete Baylor softball coach Women’s Basketball for Big 12 championships every Men’s Baseketball year.” By Brian Bateman Taylor Eikenberry of Rock Falls, Givon Crump SF Mariah Chandler F Holl is a two-time, first-team perfect games. Sports Editor Ill. and Josh Turley of Texarka- Cory Jefferson PF Brittney Griner P all-district selection at Katy Shelton comes to Baylor from na-Texas are the three pitchers. A.J. Walton G Kimetria Hayden G High School. She plays catcher, McKinney. She was last year’s Head baseball coach Steve “(Turley) can contribute as a Jordan Madden G which is a rare for a left-handed Ms. McKinney softball, Shelton Smith announced eight players freshman,” Texas High School Holly Holl Softball C Shanay Washington G player, but succeeds by being a brings versatility and experience to the Bears’ roster next year. coach Glen Welch said. “Put him Dani Leal IF strong competitor with an accu- to an already deep, but strug- Four infielders highlight on any BIg 12 field and he can Kelsi Kettler UTL Volleyball rate arm. gling, Lady Bears team. the list, with three left-handed get outs.” Courtney Repka RHP To be announced later this week Leal joins the Bears from out “She’s a right-handed thrower pitchers and an outfielder. Lawton Langford of Uvalde, Kathy Shelton OF of state. As a sophomore, Pratt and a left-handed hitter,” Shel- Tyler Collins, a native of Jake Miller of Houston-Stratford, Men’s Golf earned second-team All-Kansas ton’s coach and father Kevin Trophy Club, is that outfielder. Max Muncy of Keller and Logan Baseball Jayhawk Community College Shelton said. “She’s a slapper At 5-foot-11 and 195 pounds, Vick of Kerrville-Tivy round out Ryan O’Rear Conference honors and first- with a speed and she’s got a lot Collins has earned all-district the infield. Tyler Colllins OF To be announced later this week team All-Region. She also played of experience at a high level.” awards his sophomore and Langford is undersized at Zackry Dodson LHP National signing day for football, junior years. 5-foot-10 and 155 pounds, but Taylor Eikenberry LHP soccer, track and field and cross “He’s a coach’s dream,” for- Uvalde coach doesn’t think it Lawton Langford IF country is Feb. 4, 2009. Other sports’ mer Justin-Northwest High will be a factor. Jake Miller IF final signing day is April 8. School coach Ché Hendrix said. “When I came (to Uvalde Max Muncy IF The deadline for basketball is April “His biggest contribution was High School), I thought the Josh Turley LHP 15. Midyear junior college transfers at the plate. He hit in the three- same thing,” he said. “His size Logan Vick IF can sign for football Dec. 17, 2008. hole for us. He always came up is deceiving. Once he gets to !"##"$%&'($")*%%!"##"$%&'+((,)% with clutch hits.” Baylor and gets put on a weight Zackry Dodson of LaCoste, program, he’ll do well.” !Prep for the April and CLASSIFIED (254) 710-3407 May MCAT! HOUSING in person 1111 Speight Now leasing for January 2009. Part-Time Leasing Agent One BR units. Walk to class, Needed for new student housing community located Down- clean, well-kept. Rent start- 105 Hours of Prep + 17 Online Practice Exams ing at $330. Call 754-4834. town Waco. 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By Stephanie Reitz ued, and hopefully other states city halls in every state Satur- The Associated Press will also do what is fair," Ker- day. rigan said. In New York City, several WEST HARTFORD, Conn – The Connecticut Supreme hundred demonstrators gath- Same-sex couples exchanged Court ruled 4-3 on Oct. 10 ered Wednesday outside a vows Wednesday for the first that same-sex couples have the Mormon Temple to protest the time in Connecticut amid right to wed rather than accept church's endorsement of the cheers and tears of joy, while a 2005 civil union law designed same-sex marriage ban in Cali- gay activists planned protests to give them the same rights as fornia. across the country over the married couples. Several people held signs vote that took away their right A lower-court judge entered a asking "Did you cast a ballot or to marry in California. final order permitting same-sex a stone?" while other signs read Surrounded by red roses and marriage Wednesday morning. "Love not H8." s m i l e s , J o d y M o c k a n d E l i z a b e t h Massachusetts is the only other "I'm fed up and disgusted Kerrigan, who led the lawsuit state that allows gay marriages. with religious institutions tak- that that overturned the state Gay marriage advocates said ing political stances and calling law, emerged from West Hart- they were planning nationwide them moral when it's nothing ford's town hall to the cheers demonstrations this weekend but politics," said Dennis Wil- of about 150 people and waved in more than 175 cities and out- liams, 36, of New York. "Mean- Staff their marriage license high. side the U.S. Capitol. while they enjoy tax-free status "We feel very fortunate to A Seattle blogger was trying while trying to deny me rights live in the state of Connecticut, to organize simultaneous pro- that should be mine at the state Sarah Morris/Lariat Staff council Swab-in-cheek where marriage equality is val- tests outside statehouses and and federal level." Fort Worth sophomore Thien Nguyen (left) registers for the Bone Marrow Donation Program by swabbing his inner cheeks, as Houston sophomore Valerie Tapia (right) unwraps additional swabs for the drive at the ism and prejudice,” said Jona- He said that Baylor didn’t requests Baylor Sciences Building Wednesday afternoon. For the Bone Marrow Registration drive, a person is regis- PRAYER from page 1 than Hyde, Little Rock seminary come off as a Christian univer- tered into a national database, and is called if a match is made, and a bone marrow donation is needed. The student. sity last week. drive is being held in the BSB by the Medical Service Organization and Alpha Phi Omega as well as other of people feeling sadness and Carlos Russell, Austin junior, “It doesn’t settle right in my organizations on campus and extends until Nov. 21. input in anxiety and we wanted to offer said that it was important for heart that we’re still not over them some comfort and hope,” students to come together and fighting about color,” Russell WEB from page 1 RESEARCH from page 1 at various conferences. he said. ask for forgiveness. said. president “The students’ enthusiasm Students agreed that Baylor “I don’t think the university Both students agreed that the for a subject just increases as needs to continue to make was trying to right any wrongs prayer meeting was a necessary for the new administration or always wash your hands. Most the subject becomes some- moves to condemn racism on with this … I think it was more step. apply for a government job. Peo- people have it down pat but thing besides just a textbook campus. of a sense that we need to hum- “It might take divine inter- search ple are invited to submit their may get a little lazy once in a to them,” Adair said. “The sci- “The leadership is trying to ble ourselves and pray, bring it vention for racism to ever go names and e-mail addresses, while.” entific culture is of questioning ask itself what it means to be to God and let him work it out away because it’s so deeply with the goal of creating a new Baylor students identified and testing, and many students more like Jesus in light of rac- through us,” he said. ingrained,” said Hyde. list for the president-elect to tap as carriers are alerted and told don’t know they love that until when he wants to communicate to consult with their personal they get the chance to try it for directly about a program he’s health care provider. themselves.” promoting or seek help urging However, just because a per- The researchers will contin- members of Congress to support son is a carrier doesn’t mean ue surveying and testing stu- legislation he’s proposed. that they will develop a health dents for at least another year “Just imagine what happens risk. and possibly longer. when a congressman comes back The undergraduate students “This is something that has to his district and 500 people are assisting with the research potential longitudinally,” Adair lined up for his town hall meet- have made research posters, said. “We can do it over several ing because they got an e-mail a video, a brochure, and have years and see the results as we from Obama urging them to presented their initial findings go on.” attend,” said Thomas Gensemer, managing partner of Blue State ency, and we have a high level Digital which designed Obama’s STAFF from page 1 of respect for their leadership,” campaign Web site and change. Fonville said. “This resolu- gov. saying he certainly appreci- tion, in addition to the others Gensemer said to be most ated “the spirit in which it (was) that have been passed, shows effective, Obama needs to make offered.” just how committed we are to clear that his Web outreach Student Government voted restoring a sense of unity to the efforts aren’t directed only at par- on a similar resolution Oct. Baylor family.” tisan Democrats. 22, which was presented to In other business, Staff “If you’re looking to build a the Board of Regents during its Council issued a statement community as president, the net annual Homecoming meeting. Wednesday demonstrating its needs to be cast a little broader,” Garland senior Bryan Fonville, disapproval over the racially- Gensemer said. “If you want to student body president, offered motivated events that took place bring Republicans along, you use support for Staff Council. at Baylor on Election Day: the Web to say, ‘Work with me. “As students, we frequent- “The Baylor University Staff Help me cut through the parti- ly interact with members of Council denounces bias-moti- san rancor.’” Baylor staff, and we would hope vated incidents as contradic- Such direct online contact that they would have a voice in tory to Biblical principles of with voters could also present a significant decisions that shape love for our neighbors and the challenge for reporters covering the future of the university,” core values of Baylor Universi- Shanna Taylor/Lariat Staff Obama, since the new president Fonville said. ty. The Council disapproves of will in many ways be able to Fonville also acknowledged such prejudicial acts by certain bypass traditional media while that the council’s resolution individuals and commends the Step up to the plate also taking advantage of it to didn’t solely focus on the presi- prompt reaction by Interim Plates decorated the Bobo Spiritual Life Center Wednesday afternoon informing students of the kick-off reinforce his online messaging. dential search. President David Garland, cam- event for the local chapter of the Campus Kitchen Project, a national nonprofit organization that takes “He can do a half-hour You- “Staff Council was acting in pus response teams and other leftover food from campus cafeterias to feed the hungry. This kick-off event is for any students interested in Tube address every Saturday, what they perceived to be in the Baylor officials in addressing helping with the preparation and distribution of food. addressing millions,” Trippi best interest of their constitu- recent incidents.” said. “The networks would never give the president that much television time each week, but the press is still going to have to cover what he says on YouTube.” A ide s s a y t he Oba m a te a m w i l l staff a robust “new media” operation out of the White House and plans a complete overhaul of the White House Web site to make it more interactive and user-friend- ly. On the campaign trail, Obama promised to use the Internet to make his administration more open, such as offering a detailed look at what’s going on in the White House on a given day or asking people to post comments on his legislative proposals. Such freewheeling use of new technology also carries certain risks, as Obama discovered last summer when he signaled he would vote in the Senate for a sweeping intelligence surveil- lance law reviled by liberal activists. Thousands of angry supporters jammed his campaign Web site to express their outrage — a phenomenon that could eas- ily be repeated when he becomes president. There are also limits for reach- ing citizens not yet on the digital grid. Peter Daou, who ran Internet operations for Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, said her campaign’s Web outreach was limited by the fact that older and lower-income people — demo- graphic groups most supportive of the former first lady — weren’t using the Internet for communi- cation. Obama will need to find ways to reach those people, Daou said. “We spent a year trying to bring these people to the Web, and President Obama and his team will have to do the same thing,” Daou said. “It requires a huge public relations effort, using more traditional communications efforts to invite then to participate this way.”