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TheFRIDAY | APRIL 20, 2012 Baylor Lariatwww.baylorlariat.com News Page 4-5 NEWS Page 9 SPORTS Page 7 A day of celebration Stop, gain distance Near a perfect season Photo spread captures the highly Seminary professor’s experience Baseball to take undefeated season anticipated, fun-filled tradition with carjacker teaches students strategy to Big 12 games against of Diadeloso right way to handle situation Texas A&M this weekend

Vol. 113 No. 47 © 2012, In Print >> Once and for all Rapp wins student body president Members of the Lariat office argue three ways for ‘Smash Bros.’ as the greatest Treadaway and video game ever Page 6 Kim voted EVP and IVP >> Making BU history Baseball coach By Rob Bradfield earns 650th career win after Staff Writer the Bear’s 20th win The students have spoken and Page 7 Baylor has three new officers in next year’s student government. >> Making Baylor home Kelly Rapp beat out Tyler New program to help and Tribble and Nick Pokorny for the welcome international office of student body president, students adapt every step of Briana Treadaway won the office the way of external vice president over Raechel Adams and Brian Kim won the uncontested position of Page 3 internal vice president. The results were announced Viewpoints Thursday afternoon during the Diadeloso festivities at Fountain “In a world Mall. Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor where politicians Rapp won the election with After a long day of Diadeloso festivities on Thursday, Kelly Rapp, Briana Treadaway and Brian Kim are elected student body president, external vice 1,080 of the 2,093 votes — more president and internal vice president, respectively. on both sides than Tribble and Pokorny com- of the aisle can bined and more than enough for Priorities for his administra- “I want to improve sidewalks, around Baylor. He says this will ternal vice president, beating Ad- claim credit for a majority. tion include creating a student lighting and roads if we can,” make them safer than having se- ams by 322 votes. Rapp said his administra- position on the Board of Regents, Rapp said. curity guards at less cost to the As the external vice president, ‘jobs saved or tion will follow closely in the bringing more prominent speak- Once in office, Rapp says, he university. Treadaway has said she plans on created,’ as Obama footsteps of outgoing president ers to campus and improving stu- will focus on encouraging devel- Briana Treadaway earned Zach Rogers. dent safety. opment in the neighborhoods 1,144 votes in the election for ex- SEE ELECTIONS, page 9 has done in the past, PolitiFact doesn’t have the Armed right to claim Day of the Bear that an otherwise robberies true claim is rocks campus made ‘mostly By Jaime Lim “I think everything is turning false’ because of abound Reporter out really well,” said Pauline Min- its surrounding naar, Chester, N.J. sophomore and Chamber Diadeloso Assistant. context.” Waco PD still Thursday was Diadeloso, the “The campus looks great with ev- Page 2 one day of the year every student eryone out here and everyone is looks forward to. Filled with having a wonderful time.” Bear Briefs investigating warm Texas weather, relaxation While students favor this tra- and entertainment, Dia provides dition, the celebration wasn’t just The place to go to know suspects students with a time to celebrate for them. Faculty and the Waco the places to go being a Baylor Bear. community joined in on the fes- By Linda Wilkins On this day of celebration, tivities, and there was a kid’s next Staff Writer students are free from the wor- to the Carroll Science Building. Around the river bend ries of class and instead get to The day’s festivities started Two apartments, one in the participate in athletic competi- with a Zumba fitness party and The Baylor Marina will host 500 block of Daughtrey Avenue tions and dog shows, see the Dia performances by the Baylor the Brazos River Paddle and one in the 2400 block of Queen crowned, visit organiza- Swing Dance Society and the Bay- Excursion from 1 to 5 p.m. South University Parks Drive, tions’ booths, ride camels, watch a lor Dance Company, including a Sunday starting at the ma- were robbed Thursday. lineup of talented musical artists, fast-paced kick routine to “Cell Swanton said two black males rina. If the weather permits, In a press release sent Thurs- and stay generally entertained. Block Tango” from the famous knocked on the door of an apart- students will paddle from day, Waco Police Department This year’s Dia theme was “A Broadway show “Chicago.” ment at the 2400 block of South McLennan Community Sgt. Patrick Swanton said officers Reason to Celebrate.” The day, “It was [my] first time to do University Parks Drive at 11 a.m. College back to the marina. responded at 12:20 a.m. to the ag- Meagan Downing | Lariat Photographer which is organized by Baylor Zumba and the instructor was re- and forced their way in. The members of the Kamikaze Fireflies juggle flaming torches Chamber, embraced the legacy of ally good. Everyone seemed like He said the suspects had at Kayaks, canoes, paddles, gravated robbery that occurred at the 500 Block of Daughtrey Av- while standing on stilts and a student at Diadeloso on Thursday at the well-known Baylor tradition, least one gun between them. The personal floatation devices, Fountain Mall. enue. which began in 1934. SEE DIA, page 9 instruction and boat trans- A 21-year-old male was in the portation will be provided. apartment when two black males, Cost is $5 and students can armed with guns, knocked on his register today at the service Regent to be awarded by support group door and forced their way into the desk of the McLane Student apartment when he opened it, the Life Center. release said. By Daniel C. wife Ginny with the are also being recog- no experience with that, but I can’t The victim said the suspects Reporter LifeStyle Award. nized because of how imagine experiencing it. That’s the tied him up and looked through The award honors they moved past the kind of thing that so many times his apartment. An Austin-based teen support those who promote death of their first- can destroy a marriage, but for Police believe money and oth- group will honor the chair of Bay- positive relationships born son, Trey, 23 them it didn’t. Their faith in God Salute the band er possessions might have been lor’s Board of Regents and his wife “through strength of years ago, Julie Ste- is what got them through that.” The United States Coast taken by the suspects, Swanton Saturday for the example they set character, inspira- venson, chair of the They now have five living Guard Band will perform said in the release. through their marriage and their tional leadership and event, said. children and have been married at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in The release said the victim was contributions to improving the service to others,” ac- “They have a very, 27 years. Jones Concert Hall of the taken to the hospital to treat his lives of others. cording to the organi- very strong marriage, Buddy Jones confirmed reli- Glennis McCrary Music injuries and the investigation is Organizers of “A Day to zation’s website. Jones but it hasn’t been an gious faith played a major role in Building. The 55-mem- ongoing. Shine,” a fashion show and live The Joneses, who easy marriage,” Ste- his family’s ability to cope with ber group is the premier In an interview Thursday, auction benefiting the National have been active contributors venson said. “They lost a child the loss. “[Faith] was the only thing ensemble representing the Dating Abuse Helpline, will hon- to the helpline and a number of early; their first-born died be- United States Coast Guard SEE ROBBERIES, page 9 or Neal “Buddy” Jones and his other philanthropies for years, tween the ages of 2 and 3. I have SEE BUDDY, page 9 and the Department of Homeland Security. This event is free and open to Anthropology department changes name for sake of unity the public. By Linda Wilkins While there used to be a foren- the department has courses that forensic science could earn a mi- pology major. Staff Writer sic science major and an archaeol- focus on those areas. nor in forensic science or a bach- “It was a realignment of re- ogy major, the only major still in “We decided it was better all elor’s of science in anthropology sources to be more effective,” The anthropology, forensic existence in the department is the around to file for a name change with a forensic anthropology con- Alexander said, referring to the science and archaeology depart- anthropology major, she said. and title ourselves ‘anthropol- centration, Alexander said. changes that occurred in the de- ment’s name is set to change to Alexander said the current ogy,’” Alexander said. In 2008, the archeology major gree programs. the anthropology department ef- title of the department has caused When the department was was realigned and those courses Alexander said the upcom- fective June 1. confusion because high school formed in 2005, it was named the were absorbed by the bachelor’s of ing name change is beneficial in “We feel that the title is not students expect the department anthropology, forensic science art in anthropology degree, Alex- representative today, because we to have three different majors. and archaeology department. ander said. that the department could obtain don’t have three separate majors She said students searching Alexander said there was a re- The forensic science and ar- more grants because it will appear in these fields,” Dr. Sara Alexan- online for forensic science or ar- alignment of the forensic science chaeology courses did not go more unified with only one disci- baylorlariat.com der, anthropology department chaeology at Baylor will still reach major in 2006. away, however, Alexander said. pline listed in its title. chair, said. the anthropology website because Today, students interested in They remain under the anthro- Newspaper of the Year | Texas APME TheLariat Best Student Newspaper | Houston Press Club FRIDAY | APRIL 20, 2012 | the Opinion 2 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Amazon’s dirt cheap e-book prices hurt authors distributors are forced to sell their books at the same low pric- Editorial es, even if they lose money. In the current model, only Apple Inc. and five major consumers and Amazon benefit book publishers were recently from e-book pricing, but for how charged by the U.S. Justice De- long will consumers profit if au- partment with colluding to raise thors stop writing? e-book prices. The share Amazon takes Apple, however, is fighting from selling the e-book, in ad- the charges, saying, “The De- dition to its price cuts, creates partment of Justice’s accusation such a deficit to publishers that of collusion against Apple is authors are hurt in the process. simply not true. The cost The launch of of a book is the iBookstore “Yes, consumers save not decided in 2010 fostered on a whim. innovation and money, but what Production competition, amount of savings costs – in- breaking Ama- is worth risking the cluding pay- zon’s monopo- ment to the listic grip on integrity of an author, edi- the publishing entire industry?” tors, design- industry.” ers, printers Before Ap- and e-book ple, Simon & developers Schuster, Hachette Book Group, – as well as HarperCollins Publishers, Mac- enough money to give the pub- millan and Penguin Group fixed lisher a profit, are included in the e-book prices, Amazon con- price of books and e-books. trolled 90 percent of the e-book If publishers are taking a hit market. Now, it holds 60 percent, so great that they can’t cover Barnes & Noble holds 30 percent those costs – let alone make a and Apple holds nearly 10 per- profit – eventually they will stop cent of the market. printing, and that will hurt the To successfully charge Apple consumers more than anything. Inc. with collusion, the Justice This is not a defense of collu- Department will have to prove sion. If Apple did in fact collude Apple worked with the other with the other publishers to raise publishers together, as opposed prices, it should be punished. to individually, to raise prices. Precedent says ruinous com- The Justice Department ac- petition, like what Amazon is cused Apple and the others of doing, is not an excuse for collu- raising the prices of e-books sion, but something needs to be anywhere from $3 to $5, cost- done about the near monopoly ing consumers tens of millions Amazon has on the market. of dollars. Since the lawsuit, Amazon’s sumers save money, but what of money off hard copy or e- ners on our smartphones to look sometimes the savings is not Currently, Amazon does not shares have risen again, while the amount of savings is worth risk- books as they previously made, for lower prices on Amazon, we worth it. Look at who you’re sup- allow publishers to set the prices rest have lowered. ing the integrity of an entire in- but they should not be driven to need to ask ourselves who Ama- porting when you make a pur- of their e-books. A company owning nearly dustry? take a loss either. zon is sacrificing to create these chase. Described as “ruinous com- 90 percent of the market is not Book publishers should not While we may tempted to go low prices. Sometimes it’s worth it to pay petition,” publishers and other healthy in any industry. Yes, con- expect to make the same amount to bookstores and use the scan- Low prices are great, but the higher price. PolitiFact swung and missed with allegations against Romney PolitiFact, a nonpartisan in March 2012, meaning that claim doesn’t take note of the Romney’s press secretary Andrea ly false” and dismiss it off-hand, group designed to look at po- overall, the economy lost 740,000 fact that the recession has hit Saul tweeted, ‘FACT: Women ac- without actually looking into it litical claims and verify accuracy, jobs. PolitiFact compared that men hardest overall, all of which count for 92.3% of the jobs lost more than that. called ’s statement with the statistics for female seemed valid to me. under @BarackObama,’ a claim To put it simply, that’s unfair “mostly false” when he said wom- employment and found that in The latter point is particularly also made on Romney’s website.” to the Romney campaign, and en were hit hard by job losses un- January 2009, there was a total of true; due to the nature of reces- It said Saul “followed it up a few PolitiFact should apologize to the der President Barack Obama. 66,122,000 female nonfarm pay- sions, male-dominated industries hours later with this: ‘@BarackO- campaign and correct the error, The problem is, it’s actually roll jobs. In this case, there was (like construction) are usually the bama touts policies for women which it has so far refused to do. PolitiFact’s claim that is “mostly a total 65,439,000 jobs by March first hit and female-dominated & 92.3% jobs lost under him r In a world where politicians f a l s e .” 2012, which would mean that industries usually follow after- women’s. He’s even more clueless on both sides of the aisle can If ever there were a political there was a net loss of 683,000 wards. This was true in this reces- than we thought.’” claim credit for “jobs saved or situation that could make a run jobs. sion — men were overwhelming- Notice how Saul doesn’t ac- created,” as Obama has done in at being the world’s greatest ex- PolitiFact explained that the ly more affected by the recession tually say that the job loss is the past, PolitiFact doesn’t have ample of irony, this might be it. Romney campaign then divided during the Bush administration Obama’s fault or that this is atypi- the right to claim that an other- The Romney campaign is the net loss among women by the and it is true that whether or not cal of a recession — she simply wise true claim is made “mostly claiming that 92.3 percent of job total net loss and came up with Obama took office, women prob- says that women held 92.3 per- false” because of its surrounding losses during the Obama admin- Joshua Madden | A&E Editor 92.3 percent. Unless I’m missing ably would have lost most of the cent of jobs lost under Obama. context. istration have been jobs held by something here, wouldn’t that jobs in the next few months. That’s simply a true claim. The Context does matter and I women. While PolitiFact labeled paign pointed to U.S. Bureau of actually make the Romney cam- While all of that is true, it context that PolitiFact cites, while would always encourage people this as “mostly false,” the problem Labor Statistics employment fig- paign true, not “mostly false?” doesn’t make the Romney cam- all valid, doesn’t actually affect to look in depth at the claims be- is that it’s actually true, although ures from January 2009, when PolitiFact goes on to explain paign’s claim wrong. If anything, the claims being made. It may put ing made by political campaigns, like every political issue, it is Obama took office, and March several things that make the is- the Romney campaign’s claim is it in context, but it doesn’t make but PolitiFact’s rating here is sim- more nuanced than that. 2012, for all employees and for sue more complicated, pointing “mostly true,” although perhaps the initial claim false. ply inaccurate. It owes the Rom- PolitiFact looked at the num- female employees.” out that the Romney campaign incomplete. The thing is, when people see ney campaign — and its own bers and, admirably, did ac- PolitiFact found that there is basing numbers off of when Let’s look at the two Tweets an amazing statistic like that — readership — an apology. knowledge that there was some was a total of 133,561,000 non- Obama took office — meaning that PolitiFact cites as having where the numbers are just so Joshua Madden is a graduate validity to the claim. According farm payroll jobs in January 2009 before his policies had time to sparked the controversy. It re- overwhelming — they’re going to student from Olathe, Kan., and is to PolitiFact, “Romney’s cam- in comparison with 132,821,000 be implemented — and that the ported that “On April 6, 2012, see that it was reported as “most- the Lariat’s A&E Editor.

Correction In the Lariat’s special section story Lariat Letters: Senate bill won’t disband Bear Pit “For some, Baylor seems natural choice,” in Wednesday’s issue, “Student Senate Disbanding the Bear Pit” seems to make those great seats first come, first served. way we know how. Arden McCormack was mistakenly be among a majority of conversations lately. Disband- Many students have expressed concern that the Given, the bill could have incorporated a lot more referred to as a male because of an ing, however, would be a poor choice of words. As a courtside seats are not filled to capacity, so why not research, and I do personally apologize for the lack of editing mistake. The Lariat regrets member of the Student Senate and current public re- open up those seats? I believe every Baylor basket- student opinion gathered. the error. lations chair, I would encourage you all to come to the ball fan would love for the most visible seats to be However, the premise of this bill was never to dis- Student Government office at some point in the last filled for all home games. Instead of having to sit in band the Bear Pit, but to make it so that more students week of classes, get a copy of the bill and talk to one of the student section every game, you have the pos- could participate in the yelling, screaming and cheer- your class senators about it. sibility (if you get to the games early enough) to get ing for our beloved men’s basketball team at the clos- Letters to the editor Letters should be no more than This bill does not disband the Bear Pit. It only floor seats. est proximity possible. 300 words and should include the gives a suggestion to the administration that the seats As Student Senate we are here to voice the opin- in which they sit become available to the entire stu- ions of the students. This means that when a student — Lexington Holt writer’s name, hometown, major dent body by not having a $20 fee and not requiring comes to us expressing an issue they would like to see Farmers Branch sophomore and graduation year. Letters should students to wear a purchased jersey. This would only addressed, we try our hardest to address it in the best Student Government Branding Coordinator be emailed to Lariat_Letters@ baylor.edu.

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By Amanda Thomas coming fall. change program opportunities for connects international students to unteer has no further obligation, “They were really helpful. As an Reporter “Welcoming Our World vol- students, which includes prepar- volunteers from the moment they though he believes a continuing international student, you really unteers will assist the [Center of ing students to travel abroad and arrive, Penson said. relationship will benefit both stu- need someone to guide you.” Baylor’s Center of International International Education] during welcoming international students. Penson said volunteers contact dent and mentor. Samake said she encourages Education plans to implement a the week of August 12-16,” Smith Currently, it has two programs: incoming international students “Although the volunteer only students to get involved in the new program in fall 2012 that will said, which is one week before Bay- The Welcome Family Program, in over the summer through email or has to work with the student before program because programs like welcome international students to lor’s typical new-student Welcome which a local family works to make Facebook to start building a rela- orientation, we hope that this short Welcoming Our World, People Baylor, starting the moment they Week. the international student feel wel- tionship, answer questions, get the relationship will be the beginning Around the World Sharing and the step off the airplane. Randy Penson, associate direc- come by spending time with him students excited about coming to of a lifelong relationship and bless Welcome Family program. The program, Welcoming Our tor for the Center of International or her, and People Around The Baylor and quell any fears the stu- both parties,” Penson said. “My PAWS partner was tak- World, will feature volunteers who Education, explained the intention World Sharing (PAWS), in which dent might have. Junior international student ing French, and French is my first pick up students at the airport, help behind the program. American students serve as men- “Once they arrive, that wel- Jeanne Samake from Mali said she language, so I helped her,” Samake move them into their dorms, take “It’s very simple. We have Bay- tors for international students for coming email or text manifests wants to volunteer with Welcom- said, “You learn a lot by being a them shopping and assist them in lor students coming to Baylor from the duration of an entire school into a welcoming presence by the ing Our World because her Wel- volunteer and interacting with all various ways, helping them find all over the world every year, and year. volunteer meeting them,” Penson come Family and People Around the international students.” their way around Baylor and navi- they need to have a welcoming Although these programs help said. “The volunteer now has the the World Sharing partner made Students interested in vol- gate the Waco community. experience,” Penson said. “This ex- international students during the privilege of giving the internation- a big impact on her life and she unteering should email Melanie Melanie Smith, international perience needs to start before they school year, the student is not in- al student their first ‘bear hug,’ one would like to do the same for Smith at Melanie_Smith@baylor. student relations coordinator, arrive.” troduced to their Welcome Family of many that we hope they receive someone else. edu with their name, preferred said this will affect the 150 to 200 The Center of International or People Around the World Shar- throughout their time at Baylor.” “My PAWS partner is like my email address, cell phone number, new international students who Education helps to manage and ing partner until the year begins, After orientation is over and best friend here, and I love my major and preferred country of or- are expected to attend Baylor this develop study abroad and ex- whereas Welcoming Our World classes start, Penson said the vol- Welcome Family,” Samake said. igin for the international student. Brothers’ panel to detail successes

By Trevor Allison Littlejohn said the broth- vations and inside stories.” Reporter ers, who were born in the United Littlejohn said though Dough- States, grew up in a Japanese in- erty will ask opening questions to Three brothers will be part of a ternment camp in Idaho during fuel discussion but audience mem- panel discussion titled “All in the World War II which shaped the bers will also be able to submit Family: Creativity Across the Dis- brothers’ experiences. questions for the brothers. ciplines Through Three Brothers” “These were not the best of Littlejohn said students who at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Kayser conditions, but they have a lot to attend will have the opportunity Auditorium. The brothers, Ted, do with what they became,” Little- to learn more about what life was Charles and Paul Chihara, have john said. like in the U.S. during World War doctoral degrees in mathematics, Dougherty said he believes the II and see what caused the three philosophy and music, respec- event will be worthwhile for stu- brothers to succeed in three very tively. dents to attend even in the midst of different fields of study. Dr. Lance Littlejohn, chair of busy schedules. He called the panel Dougherty said he is excited the department of mathematics, is “a rare gift to the Baylor commu- about the visit from a sociological a personal friend of Ted Chihara n it y.” standpoint. and said he is excited about the Ted is a professor emeritus in “It’s part of that classic de- visit. mathematics at Purdue University, bate: ‘Where does creativity come “This is the first time the broth- Charles is a professor emeritus of from?’” Dougherty said. “It it na- ers have spoken together in this philosophy at the University of ture or nurture?” setting,” Littlejohn said. “We will Berkeley and Paul is a Dougherty said he hopes the be trying to find out how they all professor of theory and composi- panel will give students insight into became so successful in very differ- tion of music at the University of this sociological debate. ent fields.” California Los Angeles. “It’s a unique opportunity to Dr. Kevin Dougherty, associate Dougherty said this unique think about the origins of genius,” AP Images for Wonka professor of sociology, will moder- panel discussion will essentially al- Dougherty said. “These men had ate the discussion. low the audience to sit in on a con- unique family dynamics and their “This event will be an introduc- versation among three brothers. life experiences led them to the Wonka store opens in Las Vegas tion to three remarkable men and “It’s like getting to come the pinnacles of their fields.” In this photograph, IT’SUGAR celebrates the opening of the largest candy store in Las Vegas with the circumstances that made them family room,” Dougherty said. The panel is free to attend and Wonka Oompa Loompas Thursday at the Venetian in Las Vegas. who they are,” Dougherty said. “We’ll hear their reflections, obser- open to the public. RENTING FURNITURE. THE ONLY THING YOU DO IN COLLEGE THAT YOU’LL BE ABLE TO TELL YOUR KIDS ABOUT SOMEDAY.

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Members of Baylor’s Swing Dance Society show off their moves. The Swing Dance Society meets from 8 to 10 Robinson leaps for the tennis ball thrown into the air by a staff member of p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday in Burleson Quad to practice dance steps and become comfortable dancing Fuzzy Friends Rescue. Robinson is available for adoption at Fuzzy Friends with partners. Rescue.

Matt Hellman | Lariat Photo Editor Parachute lead singer Will Anderson is carried through the crowd of Baylor fans by a member of the Baylor Chamber during Diadeloso 2012 Thursday at Fountain Mall. Dia

David Li | Lariat Photographer del Marshall freshman Chris Ford, a Strong Man competitor, holds two wooden blocks up. Finals for the Strong Man competition were held in the afternoon before the Parachute concert. Houston food, senior Mark Williams took the final prize. fun and Oso friends on David Li | Lariat Photographer Trainers tend to a camel on Thursday at Diadeloso in Fountain Mall. Camel riding was among the many activities offered. Fountain Mall

Meagan Downing | Lariat Photographer Meagan Downing | Lariat Photographer Meagan Downing | Lariat Photographer Makenzie Mason | Round Up Photo Editor A NoZe brother gives Super Spacey Casey, a member of the Kamikaze Fireflies, a ride to the stage during Diade- Castle Rock, Colo., freshman Megan Harding, a member of Alpha Delta Pi, pulls as hard as she can during Tug-of-War at Diadeloso. Teams quickly learned Hardin junior Luke Russell attempts to rope a mechanical ram during Diadeloso. The roping game Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. sophomore Justin Emerick maintains his grip while riding a bull loso. The Kamikaze Fireflies put on a comedy show for students on Fountain Mall. to adopt strategies like leaning sideways to keep weight on the rope. and bull ride lent the Fountain Mall activities a rodeo theme. during Diadeloso. The bull was only one of many activities available in Fountain Mall. FRIDAY | APRIL 20, 2012 | the Arts & Entertainment 6 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com A S M A S H I N G GOOD TIME Three takes on ‘Smash Bros.’ Second View: ‘Melee’ wins crown By Joshua Madden no other art form does. In no other The additional characters in By Joshua Madden felt like we owed it to everyone and I am arguing in favor of the A&E Editor situation will you get the chance to “Melee” help to make that great. A&E Editor to send the series out on a high GameCube’s “Super Smash Bros. fight an electricity-shooting mouse Marth is, regardless of what Rob note, so we wanted to focus on Me l e e .” I don’t care what anyone else against a fox who flies starships, says, the greatest character to enter The “Great Video Game” se- what we considered the greatest We want to hear your says — “Super Smash Bros. Melee” but in “Melee,” it’s real. the “Smash Bros.” series. Mewtwo ries has been probably the most game of all time. thoughts too, which is why we’re has to be the greatest video game The balance between the char- and Roy, regardless of what anyone fun thing I’ve gotten to partici- The office almost universally putting a poll online to figure out of all time. “Melee” represents ev- acters is what sets “Melee” apart. says, should have been in “Brawl.” pate in at the Lariat. I’ve enjoyed agreed it had to be “Super Smash what the greatest game is once erything that’s great about video Unlike the other entries in the se- For anyone who claims that reading all of the submissions Bros.” — but we couldn’t agree and for all. Everyone can vote for games. ries, any character in “Melee” can video games can’t be art, I would that people have turned in — the which entry in the series was the any game that was added to our Video games make the impos- win any game. It’s like “March challenge you to play “Melee.” academic analysis of “NASCAR best. So we agreed to each write “Great Video Game” list — all 33 sible into the possible in a way that Madness” except better. You’ll quickly eat your words. Thunder 2003,” the religious a piece arguing why our pick was of them. We’ll be publishing the look at “The Legend of Zelda,” the greatest. Today, staff writer results in our final issue. the philosophical explorations Rob Bradfield is arguing for the of “BioShock” and “Pokemon Nintendo 64 classic, sports edi- You can take the poll at: Third View: ‘Brawl’ is high point Snap,” etc. tor Tyler Alley argues that the www.surveymonkey.com/ With the high quality of the best one is actually the Nintendo submissions, we here on staff Wii’s “Super Smash Bros. Brawl,” s/lariatgreatestvideo By Tyler Alley While I love the series as a “Brawl” is the almighty Smash Ball. Sports Editor whole, having played it since I Before the video game purists freak kicked butt as Fox McCloud in the out, the strength is that Smash Ball To quote one Barney Stinson, original, I found it awesome that adds to the fun and chaos, not that “New is always better.” I could play as “Star Fox” villain it decides your skill level. First View: Classic ‘Smash’ is best “Super Smash Bros. Brawl” Wolf. “Brawl” gives you the abil- To anyone who complains that comes in with better graphics, ity to play as multiple classic video characters like Meta Knight are the By Rob Bradfield spawned one of the greatest mul- didn’t mention that the other two more items and, most importantly, game villains. 1 percent of power — you can join Staff Writer tiplayer fighting series of all time. games are essentially copies of the 11 more characters. Really, the biggest addition to the Occupy Movement or chill. 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By Greg DeVries Baylor is sitting atop the Big to prove every game,” sophomore Sports Writer 12 standings at 15-0 in conference left-handed pitcher Brad Kuntz play. Right behind the first-place said. “[We] are just going to take it No. 6 Baylor baseball will take Bears is the Texas A&M Aggies. one game at a time and just keep its program-record 21-game win- The Aggies are 9-3 in Big 12, which rolling.” ning streak to College Station at ties them with the Texas Long- The Aggies dropped a game at 7 p.m. today to take on the Texas horns, but a better overall record home to University of Texas – Ar- A&M Aggies. gives them the tiebreaker. lington, won two of three at the The series will start with an Nine of the conference wins and lost to away game for the Bears, but the have come at home for the Bears in College Station final two games of the series will be compared to seven for the Aggies. on Tuesday. The recent miniature played at Baylor Ballpark in Waco. Both teams have played mostly slump has dropped the Aggies to Junior right-handed pitcher home games thus far. No. 13 in the rankings. Josh Turley will get the start in the The Bears are riding a 15-game Aggie outfielder Tyler Naquin first game against the Aggies. conference-winning streak and are led the nation in hits last season.

Head coach Steve Smith said the hottest team in the country. He earned All-American honors David Li | Lariat Photographer he isn’t going to rely on the mo- Despite being in second place and was named the Big 12 Player No. 9 first baseman Max Muncy tags out a runner during a record-breaking win Wednesday at Baylor Ballpark mentum to carry his team. in the Big 12, Texas A&M has lost of the Year. He has started all 37 against Texas A&M — Corpus Christi. “Momentum is as good as Josh two games in a row and three of games for the Aggies and is batting Turley will be on Friday night,” its last five. This marked the third .403 with 58 hits. the team with 36 RBI’s and 5 A&M is ranked No. 18 in the coun- with Texas at No. 13 and Oklaho- Smith said. “There were a lot a lot time this season that the Aggies Texas A&M’s best hitting in- homeruns. He is batting .336, and try in team ERA at 2.87 ma at No. 19. Baylor was not in the of positives that went on [against have lost back-to-back games, but fielder is first baseman Jacob he has also started every game this In the preseason poll, Baseball preseason top 25. Texas A&M University – Corpus they have yet to lose three in a row. House. Last season, House led season. America picked Texas A&M to Baylor Basketball’s Quincy Acy Christi]. Hopefully that will carry “Definitely excited, definitely the Aggies in RBI’s. This season Pitching has also been strong finish first in the Big 12. It had the will be throwing out the first pitch over.” ready, definitely have something is more of the same. House leads for the Aggies this season. Texas Aggies listed at No. 7 in the nation, for Saturday’s game. Baseball head coach leaving his mark on BU history

By Greg DeVries “It is absolutely special to be the ey could have only dreamed of,” “I did not know that was com- two Big 12 Championships, and had a group I didn’t like, but these Sports Writer winningest head coach in Baylor Smith said. “When it came time to ing. I never would have expected has been named the Big 12 Coach guys are doing a heck of a job be- baseball history. It absolutely is,” build this stadium, the people that that,” junior third baseman Cal of the Year four times. ing coachable,” Smith said about Steve Smith earned a very spe- Smith said. “It is ab- put the money in, they Towey said about the shaving Smith’s predecessor Sullivan his players. “We grieve together. cial accolade on Tuesday night af- solutely special to be did it because of Mick- cream. “[It took] some big cojones passed away on March 22 of this I don’t want to overstate it, but ter the baseball team earned their right next to Mickey in ey Sullivan.” right there. We might be having season. Smith said Sullivan would when you lose one like we lost last 20th win in a row against Texas a record book.” As the applause track practice tomorrow.” be happy to see his record for wins year, that is as close in baseball A&M University – Corpus Christi. Sullivan is a leg- for Smith continued, The team disappeared into the broken. context to death emotionally as But it wasn’t the win streak that end in his own right. his wife made her way locker room while Smith wiped the “I love Mickey,” Smith said. you can get. We grieve together. I earned head coach Smith a perma- Win total aside, Sul- onto the diamond to shaving cream from his face. “He’s not sad at all. As a matter of think that’s one reason why we’re nent spot among Baylor’s all-time livan’s Bears appeared give him a congratula- “If you stay with something fact, he’s happier than we all are. so close.” legends. in the College World tory kiss. long enough, these kinds of re- I’m sure he and my dad right now The players were just as quick The win was Smith’s 650th of Series twice, won three Luckily she made it cords are sort of records of perse- are high-fiving each other.” to credit coach Smith as he was to his coaching career. He surpassed to Smith before senior verance and longevity. For that, I’m Despite the fact that the re- credit them. his predecessor, Mickey Sullivan, Championships and he Smith Joey Hainsfurther did. proud,” Smith said. cord is an individual achievement, “That is a pretty big honor. To who tallied a record of 649-428-4 was named the South- While Smith was being Smith has carved out his place Smith continued to talk about his just be a part of that is pretty hum- from 1974-1994. west Conference’s Coach of the interviewed, Hainsfurther snuck in Baylor history with more than players and the job that they have bling,” sophomore left-handed The win makes Smith Baylor’s year five times. up behind him and smashed a tow- just a lengthy coaching tenure. In done on the field. pitcher Brad Kuntz said. “It’s pret- all-time leader in wins for a coach “It’s not even really fair. I had el full of shaving cream in Smith’s addition to the wins, Smith has one “I’m proud of them. I really ty cool to be a part of that whole in any sport. facilities to work with that Mick- face as the dugout cheered. appearance, like this group of guys. I’ve never thing.” FRIDAY | APRIL 20, 2012 | the Sports 8 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Hoping to enjoy game more, softball looks to improve

By Krista Pirtle That game came after a week- we win. I think that we put ev- win right there gave us a breath of Sports Writer end break for the team to recon- erything aside and went out and fresh air.” vene after a heart-breaking loss to played like we were on a tee-ball Texas Tech has smashed 57 While the softballs used were Texas A&M on April 10 in Waco. team again. That’s how we need to homers this season while Baylor not signed by the Great Bambi- Time with family and much- have fun. Just have fun with it.” has only gone yard 11 times. no, the No. 25 Baylor Lady Bears needed rest might have done the This fun perspective on the While the pitching lacks a dom- played against No. 5 Texas like it squad more good than planned. game they have played for years inant edge and the offense is incon- was sand lot baseball. “It came at a much-needed will come in handy as they travel to sistent, the Baylor defense is what High hopes were riding on time,” Moore said. “They were the city with dirt in its wind: Lub- has brought the Lady Bears this far. this season after advancing to the drained. A smart coach would do bock. “Our forte is our defense,” semifinals of the Women’s College that before a much easier oppo- The Red Raider softball team Moore said. World Series a year ago. nent. It’s good to see the team we has not had a strong year except Baylor will have to step up on That confidence, however, started the season with. We haven’t for its series win over top-tier both sides of the ball, but playing seemed to break when junior seen that in quite a while.” Missouri. Normally a trip to West to win is not enough for the Lady pitcher Whitney Canion tore her The Under Armour uniforms Texas is easily overlooked and as- Bears. ACL running out a grounder to have been out on the field, but sumed a trio of wins to add to “We just want to play for each first base. The Lady Bears are 5-8 something inside them was miss- the column, but this weekend will other and for the love of the game in conference play with 12 games ing. prove a tougher task. again and not for all the pressure remaining. The continual close losses to “The Texas game really builds this sport and college athletics put Before the Texas game, Baylor top teams seemed to have sucked up our spirits,” senior right fielder on you,” Walker said. head coach Glenn Moore urged his the heart out of the Lady Bears. Kayce Walker said. “Tech went in Baylor will hit the road for team to have fun. “We haven’t been having fun and took two games from Mis- seven straight games starting with

“I asked the team yesterday to this year, to be honest,” senior third souri, which was a big surprise. a three-game series at No. 24 Texas Meagan Downing | Lariat Photographer play sand lot softball and just enjoy baseman Megan Turk said. “We’ve It gave us confidence to go in and Tech beginning at 6 p.m. Friday in No. 3 outfielder Kayce Walker heads for third against Texas on Wednes- it again,” Moore said. won, but we’ve been stressed while take care of business at Tech. That Lubbock. day at Getterman Stadium. Track to host Michael Johnson Classic Saturday Baylor Sports this Weekend Today : Saturday, cont.: By Savannah Pullin at home for the first and only time run against some of the best in the home crowd and the home pres- Softball Women’s Golf Reporter this season. country. sure. When: 6 p.m. When: Saturday-Sunday “There are definitely a lot of “It’s pretty exciting,” Walker However, she said it is also Who: Texas Tech What: Lady Buckeye Spring For many people, simply hav- stars and people who you look up said. “Hopefully I get to run more comforting running on the Where: Lubbock Where: Columbus, Ohio. ing the opportunity to meet pro- to like Sanya and Jeremy [Wari- against them. Last year a couple track she spends so many hours fessional athletes is a dream come ner], and of course Michael John- of guys ran against them, and I practicing on. Baseball Men’s Golf true. son,” McReynolds said. “It’s really haven’t had that chance yet. I’m “This is the track that we die When: 6:35 p.m. When: Saturday-Sunday The athletes of Baylor’s top-20 cool to see when they come out hoping I get that chance this on almost every day,” McReynolds Who: Texas A&M What: Aggie Invitational track and field teams, however, here, and it just kind of pumps us w e e k .” said. “So we’re very comfortable Where: College Station Where: Bryan have much more to anticipate this up as a team because of the Baylor The Baylor athletes seem to be with this track.” weekend. pride. It’s a really fun experience.” feeling the pressure more this week On the other hand, Walker said Saturday: Sunday: The Bears will host tough com- Head coach Todd Harbour as they prepare for the lone home he’s just excited to get a chance to Softball Softball petition Saturday at the Hart-Pat- shared the same inspirational view meet of the season. perform in front of familiar faces When: noon When: noon terson Track and Field Complex as as McReynolds, saying it helps his While McReynolds has been at this level. Who: Texas Tech Who: Texas Tech they compete in the Michael John- athletes to see what their futures recruiting fans to come out to the “It’s more comfortable [running Where: Lubbock Where: Lubbock son Dr Pepper Classic. could hold. meet and support her and her at home],” Walker said. “I just can’t Among schools such as TCU, “To see [Richards-Ross] out teammates, she continued to keep wait to run in front of family and Soccer Women’s Tennis UT Arlington, and 22 other here training every day, it helps in mind her one goal for the week- friends for the first time this year, When: 4 p.m. When: 1 p.m. schools, Waco will see the talents your athletes know that if you end. so it will be pretty exciting.” Who: Stephen F. Austin Who: Missouri of Olympian Sanya Richards-Ross, continue to work hard, those are “I’m a little bit nervous this However, Walker said he feels Where: Betty Lou Mays Field Where: Hurd Tennis Center scheduled to compete in the 400 the possibilities in front of you,” time just because last year I wasn’t some heat as he tries to move into Baseball Baseball meters, and former Baylor All- Harbour said. “Michael Johnson able to get that number one at the top five in the NCAA rankings. When: 6:35 p.m. When: 2:05 p.m. Americans Tiffany Townsend started out here just like all these home, which was kind of heart- “You can say there’s a lot of Who: Texas A&M Who: Texas A&M (100m), LaKadron Ivery (100m, guys did.” breaking for me, so this year I have pressure because everyone who’s Where: Baylor Ballpark Where: Baylor Ballpark 200m), Marcus Boyd (400m) and Harbour said on Tuesday that the pressure on myself to go ahead coming out expects you to run Michael Liggins (400m). entries were still being taken for and bring home the gold since we well because it’s the home meet,” Volleyball Sophomore Tiffani McReyn- the meet. are at home,” McReynolds said. Walker said. “Who wouldn’t want When: All day olds said the presence of such great Many athletes, such as junior McReynolds admitted that her to run well in front of the home What: Lonestar Tournament athletes brings encouragement and Everett Walker, are anxious to see nerves get to her a little bit more crowd?” Where: Dallas inspiration as she prepares to run if they will have the opportunity to during home meets because of the Field events begin at 9:30 a.m. FRIDAY | APRIL 20, 2012 www.baylorlariat.com News the Baylor Lariat|9 Professor gives textbook response to attempted carjacking

By Meghan Hendrickson ed for her to walk past, but she did beating out of my chest, so I’m not tions are,” Swanton said. “The best or feel quite right, chances are, Dr. Joel Weaver, senior lecturer Reporter not. Still said he then continued to sprinting, but I’m jogging inside,” thing to do is to put distance be- there’s something wrong.” in biblical languages at Truett, back the truck out of the driveway Still said. “I’m opening the door, tween you and them, contact 911 After the local news station joked about the incident during After almost having his car when the woman walked directly I’m calling 911, I’m explaining and let the police deal with it.” KWTX covered the story on April Truett’s chapel service a week af- stolen from his home last week, in front of the truck. what has happened. I then walk Sometimes students hesitate to 10 and posted a video of Still re- terward, Still said. one George W. Truett Theological “At this point, I do stop, and outside, and even while I’m talk- call the police because they do not enacting the incident online, Still On Still’s door, people have also Seminary professor said he thinks I want her to sense that I’m not ing, the police squadron cars arrive want to involve law enforcement, said it went viral on Facebook and taped print-outs of still shots from Baylor students should realize moving and I’m watching her,” within two or three minutes’ time, Swanton said. Twitter within the Truett commu- movies and television shows with something like this could happen Still said. “So she turns around and and she’s still in the truck.” “That’s silly,” Swanton said. “We nity. comical phrases referencing the to them and consider how they makes eye contact with me, and Still said the woman got out of absolutely need those phone calls That’s where Ben Winder, a incident super-imposed on them. would respond. she comes to my vehicle.” the car and was arrested. because we can’t help if we’re not third-year Truett student, heard “It’s kind of been a funny event Dr. Todd Still, Truett profes- Still said he was then going to She was charged with robbery notified.” about it. for Truett, and it really has been a sor of Christian Scriptures, said roll down his window and ask her and released from the McLennan Swanton said the police would “I’ll be honest, when I first saw community event,” Winder said. around 5:40 a.m. on April 9, he was what she wanted and what she County Jail on $5,000 bond April 9. rather come out to the scene and the video, I laughed at the absur- Tyson Heaton, a second-year getting into his son’s truck to go was doing, but instead the woman Still said the situation was a discover it is nothing than not get dity of his re-enactment,” Winder Truett student, said when he first for a routine run at a local health opened the back passenger’s door, mysterious one and was “not the a call when someone gets assaulted said. “I’m glad that [Still] was safe heard about what happened he club because his own car was in the got in the truck and closed the time to offer pastoral care.” or robbed. Baylor students should and he wasn’t hurt, because things thought it was bizarre. shop. door. Still said when the officer on the pay attention to their surround- could have been a lot worse.” Heaton said the incident would Still said he was backing out “Excuse me, but what is it that scene asked if he was scared, he re- ings and acknowledge their “sixth Winder said after watching the not have been funny if anything of his driveway when he sensed you’re doing?” Still said he asked plied he was, but felt embarrassed sense,” he added. video numerous times and sharing major had happened, but because something strange, and his periph- the woman. because in retrospect, the woman “Anytime that you are ap- it with friends both in person and it happened to Still — “the nicest eral vision caught a glimpse of a She replied she was going to seemed “unintimidating.” proaching your car — male or fe- via social media, he ran into Still at and sweetest man ever” — and middle-aged woman in jeans and a ‘jack’ his truck, Still said. Sgt. Patrick Swanton of the male — you should always be aware Truett and was able to speak with because of Still’s response, Heaton hoodie walking and talking on her “No, you’re not,” Still said as Waco Police Department said he of your surroundings, know what’s him about it on a personal note. found it to be quite comical. cell phone. he put his car in park, shut off the was out of town when the incident going on around your car, look Since the incident and the “My first thought was, ‘oh my “I think, ‘Oh my, I think I’m ignition, removed the car key and took place, but Still responded ex- under your car, look in the back spread of the video on social me- gosh,’” Heaton said. “But he’s the about to pull in front of a neigh- headed back inside his home to call actly as he should have. seat and make sure no one’s hiding dia, Truett students and faculty nicest person in the world so it just borhood walker,’” Still said. the police. “So many times, you don’t under your car,” Swanton said. “If members have poked fun at the seemed extra evil, if that’s possible.” He stopped his truck and wait- “So I go in, and now my heart’s know what the [criminal’s] inten- something doesn’t look quite right situation, Still said. DIA from Page 1 they were having fun,” Austin ju- “I’m excited and I like [Diade- “I really like Fifth and Fite. Plane sinks in Gulf after losing nior Lexi Yurkobich said. loso] because there are so many They’re original and different,” Although Dia is a day of cama- people here, and I’ve been looking Waco freshman Annie Carr said. raderie, competition ensues and forward to the camel rides for a Mayfield is an artist from winners must be named. Army while,” Houston graduate student Oklahoma and was a fan favorite contact with aviation controllers ROTC took the Diadeloso 2012 Heather Mooney said. at last year’s Dia, while Parachute is By Melissa R. Nelson Champion title in athletic events, Booths from student organiza- an up-and-coming rock band from participating in activities such as tions, like Baylor’s Army ROTC, Virginia. Despite long wait times – basketball, dodgeball and tug-of- allowed groups to get their names Parachute took the stage an hour war. McGregor junior Carrie Coo- out on campus. later than scheduled – students en- PENSACOLA, Fla. — A pilot per was named Dia Queen, and San Antonio sophomore Matt joyed the performance. flying a Cessna across the Gulf of owners eagerly participated in the Pederson said, “We have a push-up Seventy-eight years later, Dia Mexico stopped responding to Dia Dog Show. and sit-up station, and depending is still one of Baylor’s most loved radio calls including those from Camel rides, a comedy hyp- on how many you do, you can win traditions, providing students with two F-15 aviators who flew along- nosis show and new artists like prizes. We have football and bas- a well-deserved break, and Thurs- side and monitored the plane for KamiKaze Fireflies – whose per- ketball tosses, which you can also day was no exception. Diadeloso hours as it made a corkscrew path formance was a trick of all trades, win prizes from.” Chairman Bo Rose said the event through the sky before crashing including giant metal clubs, stilts Musical acts included Uproar was a great success. When com- into the ocean Thursday, authori- and fire – kept Dia-goers enter- artists O, Loveland, and Fifth and pared to previous celebrations of ties said. tained throughout the day and ex- Fite, opening artist Ty Mayfield Dia, he said he considered this one Coast Guard crews saw no cited for the tradition. and headliner Parachute. to be one of the best. signs that the pilot — the lone per- son aboard — survived. The plane Associated Press This computer-generated image provided by FlightAware, a private avia- from Page 1 ELECTIONS landed right-side up on the ocean tion flight path service, shows a flightmap of a Cessna that went down in surface and had been floating right the Gulf of Mexico Thursday. The small plane went down some 120 miles working to build relationships with Waco,” Treadaway said. tive process, and Kim’s campaign after the crash, said Chief John Ed- west of Tampa, Fla., said Petty Officer Elizabeth Boderland with the Coast Baylor alumni to encourage more Brian Kim returned after los- was actively involved with the stu- wards. However, the Cessna 421C Guard in New Orleans. reinvestment in the university and ing the 2011 race for internal vice dent body. later sank into the Gulf about 120 increase available funds. president. “I think we’ve lacked student miles west of Tampa, Fla., in about not identified. Huete described Hertzak as Treadaway also plans on in- Kim ran unopposed this year opinion in the past, which is why 1,500 feet of water. Bill Huete, a mechanic at the an excellent pilot. “He flew by creasing programs like Passport but still earned 1,806 votes. Kim we constantly need to work on get- The plane was headed from Slidell Airport, said Dr. Peter the book and he didn’t scrimp on to Waco that help students get hasn’t had an opponent for the du- ting more,” Kim said. Slidell, La., to Sarasota, Fla., and Hertzak, an OB-GYN who worked maintenance,” Huete said. acquainted with areas outside the ration of the race, but still ran an Rapp, Treadaway and Kim take controllers lost contact with it in the community just northeast No one answered the door at Baylor Bubble. active campaign. office on the first day of the -sum about 9 a.m. EDT, said Federal of New Orleans, was the only per- an address listed for Hertzak and “I plan to start day one with an Part of his platform was to in- mer sessions and serve through Aviation Administration spokes- son who piloted the plane. Huete calls to the home rang unanswered. expanded version of Passport to volve more students in the legisla- May 2013. woman Kathleen Bergen. The said the doctor’s wife told him her Hertzak’s office said any statement plane went down about 12:10 p.m. husband was flying the plane that would have to come from his fam- BUDDY from Page 1 and authorities were investigating morning. ily and the Coast Guard said it but have released no information Huete had worked on the plane wouldn’t release the name for 24 that gave us the comfort, the the loss of a spouse or a parent or the bad things and uses them for about what may have gone wrong. for Hertzak and has known the hours according to its policy. Sev- strength, the fortitude and the will a sibling. good.” The New Orleans National doctor and his family for years. eral online public records showed to work through the loss of a child,” The only way I think you can Buddy Jones said he hopes Guard jets were already on a mis- “I met him years ago when he Hertzak was 65 years old and that Buddy Jones said. really successfully get through it … his receiving the award will bring sion over the Gulf when Jackson- was looking to start flying again he was licensed as a private pilot by “I’m told that the loss of a child is with a faith in Jesus Christ and ville air traffic controllers asked the and bought this plane,” said Huete. the FAA in 2008. more attention to the cause of pre- is the worst kind of loss that any a strong belief that God has a plan military if it could check on the A computer-generated image In 1999, a charter jet crash individual can have, more so than for all of us and that he turns even venting abuse in relationships. plane that was orbiting near one provided by FlightAware, a pri- killed pro golfer Payne Stewart vate aviation flight path service, and four others and flew halfway from Page 1 of Eglin Air Force Base’s warning ROBBERIES areas over the Gulf, Edwards said. shows the plane traveling in sev- across the country on autopilot be- Swanton said two black males residents of the apartment were The investigation is ongoing, The fighter jets caught up with the eral circles over the Gulf before go- fore crashing in a pasture in South knocked on the door of an apart- reportedly tied up and assaulted, Swanton said. plane and reported that it was fluc- ing down. A C130 and a helicopter Dakota. ment at the 2400 block of South he said. In the press release, Swanton tuating between 25,000 and 35,000 looked for debris from the sub- Everyone on board had appar- University Parks Drive at 11 a.m. Swanton said the men left the said the two robberies are similar, feet and its windshield was iced merged plane, said Coast Guard ently lost consciousness for lack of and forced their way in. apartment with some of the resi- but “it is too early in the investiga- over. Petty Officer Elizabeth Borderland. oxygen after a loss of cabin pres- He said the suspects had at dents’ possessions, and their direc- tion to say if they are related or the They could not hail the pi- A cutter would remain in the area sure, and the plane crashed after it least one gun between them. The tion or destination is unknown. same suspects.” lot, whom authorities have all night, she said. ran out of fuel, investigators said.

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