BEARS HUNGRY FOR HUNDREDS OF FILMS SOME CORN, FACE POVERTY CONFERENCE : SHOWCASED IN HUSKERS SATURDAY PEOPLE FROM AROUND THE WORLD UNITE IN AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL PAGE 7 WACO TO TALK ABOUT POVERTY ISSUES PAGE 8 PAGE 4

ROUNDING UP CAMPUS NEWS SINCE 1900 THE BAYLOR LARIAT THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2008 President search may get outside input Baylor alumni call for days after it was approved with process is a joint effort centered University, the balance is about The advisory committee, The committee consisted of a statement sent to Dr. Georgia around regents and faculty mem- 30 percent to 70 percent. In addi- which included representatives a representative from Faculty open communication Green, chair of Faculty Senate. bers,” Tatum said. tion, Tatum said there are usually from various constituencies, Senate, a representative from during president Citing the Southern Associa- The faculty-trustee balance is representatives from the student sat in on most of the interviews Baylor’s chapter of the Ameri- tion of College and Schools, Bat- approximately 50 percent to 50 body, alumni and staff. and met with the search com- can Association of University selection process son wrote that “the responsibility percent on search committees at In Baylor’s last presidential mittee. While individuals on the Professors, a third faculty mem- of selecting a president and the Stanford University, Duke Uni- search, the process involved two committee could express their ber selected by the regents, one By Ashley Corinne Killough method by which a president is versity and Dartmouth College. groups: the advisory committee opinions, they didn’t have voting Staff Writer selected belongs to the Board.” At Yale University and Princeton and the search committee. rights. Please see SEARCH, page 5 He said that while he could The Baylor Alumni Associa- not promise “voting rights” to tion released a resolution last any party other than the Board, Thursday, calling on the Board he hopes “the search committee of Regents to include represen- would take seriously the advice tation from Baylor’s various con- and recommendations of the Bill presented to unify search process stituent groups on the presiden- various members of the Baylor tial search committee. family.” By Kate Williams part of a new effort to unify the absent from the process of Approved unanimously on He also included that the Reporter campus while regents search Student Senate Meeting finding an interim president. O c t . 11 b y t he A s s o c i at ion’s B o a rd Board is looking at “best practic- for a new president. “It is our hope that the of Directors, the document mod- es for presidential searches” and A special proposal calling Sponsors of the bill include Tonight at 5 p.m. Regents and the administra- els and supports a similar resolu- “will consider both what Baylor for representation of faculty, Okalahoma City senior 403 Cashion Academic tion will cor rect this oversight tion passed by Faculty Senate in has done in the past as well as staff, students and alumni in Tommy Takyi-Micah and Gar- Center and allow students to serve September. models from other universities.” the university Presidential land senior Andy Beall. The meeting is open to the on the Presidential Search While regents have tradition- Search committees at other Search Committee is being Beall said she is concerned public and Reagan Ramsower, Committee,” he said. ally constituted the search com- schools tend to include more presented to Student Senate about how a new president vice president for finance and Selecting a president is mittee, the two resolutions rec- university-wide representation, this evening. might affect students. administration, will be taking an important decision for ommend that faculty, staff, stu- said Dr. Lynn Tatum, immedi- Student Body President “I t hink it t hat is ver y impor- questions. Baylor’s future, and students dents and Texas Baptists also be ate past president of the Texas Bryan Fonville, Student Body tant that the student body has deserve to be involved, he represented with voting rights. American Association of Univer- Internal Vice President Parker a say in who becomes the next said. Dr. Howard K. Batson, chair of sity Professors. Short and Student Body Exter- president,” she said. I f st udent sen ators approve the Board of Regents, responded “At the nation’s most pres- nal Vice President Nicole Yeak- Fonville stressed that it is picking the next president, to the Senate’s resolution two tigious universities, the search ley drafted the bill last week as vital students have a role in especially after students were Please see PROPOSAL, page 5 Candidates meet in West, talk politics

Congressional is a choice.” That choice is based on what candidates discuss he has to offer in comparison to war and economy, Edwards’ policies. stress importance of Highlighting the differences between he and his opponent, upcoming election Curnock talked about his own views on the war in Iraq and the By Sommer Ingram $700 billion Congressional bail- Christina Kruse/Lariat Staff Photos Staff Writer out plan. Debate “Veterans’ issues — that’s ‘08 Congressman Chet Edwards, where my basics are,” he said. D-Waco, and his Republican “We need to support our troops Bryan-College Station Chamber of Commerce opponent, Rob Curnock, made to victory instead of bringing Candidate Forum an appearance at the Kiwanis t he m home i n de fe at a s m y opp o - Candidates Chet Edwards (Left) and Rob Curnock (Right) spoke at Club’s Annual Meet the Candi- nent would have it. I also dis- the West Community Center on Wednesday. The candidates briefly Monday at 6 p.m. dates Day Wednes- agree strongly with addressed some of their political views and met with community mem- College Station Hilton day in West, Texas. the bailout plan, bers who attended the event. Though it seems although I admit that politicians that we did need to know how to make a positive Veteran Affairs Appropriations to be a freshman politician or economy,” he said. “But I believe tell the public that Decision do something. My difference for the people in Subcommittee, veteran needs someone who secured the spot in lower taxes and I want the IRS every year is the opponent and I are West, the people in McLennan are at the top of Edwards’ pri- of chairman of the Veterans gone. As someone who has been most critical elec- ‘08 just in disagreement County,” Edwards ority list as well, he Affairs Appropriations Commit- creating jobs for years, I know tion of our lives, on who we are as a said. “When t he offi- Election said. tee?” that without doing these things, Curnock stressed nation and where cials at the national ‘08 “I’ve been a cham- Though Curnock doesn’t it hurts the creation of jobs.” that the cliché holds steadfastly we’re going.” level tried to close Countdown pion at the national have the same national experi- Larry Hunter, manager for true this year. Edwards, who voted in favor the VA hospital, I level on veterans’ ence as Edwards, he relied heav- the Rob Curnock campaign, “This year, this time, it is of the bailout plan, did not focus rolled up my sleeves issues,” Edwards ily on experience of his own — as believes the Capitol needs more the most critical election,” he on that issue in his address. and went to work to 13 Days said. “And that is a small business owner in Waco people like Curnock in office. said. “This year is the year we Instead, the 18-year incum- keep it open and get because I believe we — to establish a connection with “We need people who have will decide which direction our bent emphasized what he has more funding. And we won that have a moral obligation to those the people, especially over the created jobs, balanced bud- country will go in, and the two done for the people of McLen- battle.” who have protected us. The key current financial situation. gets, and understand how an directions couldn’t be more nan County. As the son of a World War question is who can make a dif- “I myself have been hurting drastic. What I’m offering you “I’ve worked as hard as I II veteran and chairman of the ference for veterans? Is it going from what’s been going on in the Please see WEST, page 5 Police arrest and charge man for vehicle burglary

Jade Ortego ing, a class B misdemeanor, and officers for their dedication dur- Staff Writer possession of drug parapherna- ing the investigation. lia, a class “Our personnel went above At 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, C misde- and beyond. They have not left Baylor police arrested a man on meanor. (work) for 30 hours,” he said. eight charges of burglary of a Kirkland is Doak said that this is not motor vehicle, all state jail felo- at McLen- the first time the police have nies. nan Coun- encountered Kirkland. He was Sunday morning, police dis- ty Jail with given a warning for criminal covered eight cars with broken- bail set at trespassing in March, and he in windows in Fifth Street Park- $210,000. was already known for crimi- Sarah Morris/Lariat Staff ing Garage. Kirkland is nal activity. “We let him know After a pursuit that lasted from not being (in March), ‘You’re not wanted Monday evening until the arrest, very coop- here,’” Doak said. It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s ... Mark Anthony Kirkland, 29, was erative, Kirkland Kirkland will probably taken into custody. In addition said Baylor g e t s i x m o n t h s i n j a i l f o r Bre Marchand works on a pose in the rest and relaxation class in Rena Mars McLean Gymnasium on to the burglary charges, he was Chief of Police Jim Doak. Wednesday afternoon. The class introduces students to various yoga positions and breathing techniques. charged with criminal trespass- Doak said he commends his Please see CRIME, page 5

VOL. 108 No.29 www.baylor.edu/Lariat © 2008, BAYLOR UNIVERSITY 2 The Baylor Lariat Opinion Thursday, October 23, 2008 US weapons sale to Taiwan should to be halted Amid a perpetually fragile time in respect to the U.S.-China diplomatic perspective. up to military and diplomatic that the United States maintain relationship with China, the Bush relationship. This business move China’s threats to cut off state- collaborations with the U.S. It friendly relations with China. administration’s decision early on the part of the Pentagon is to-state and military ties with has been an ongoing process for With the vast amount debt that this month to sell $6.5 billion in irresponsible considering that point America for continued weapon the U.S. to build a relationship this nation owes China, as well advanced weaponry to Taiwan the U.S. needs China’s support sales to Taiwan should be taken with the very private country. as the symbiotic economical was a diplomatic mistake. both financially and diplomati- of view seriously. In recent years, the positive relationship the U.S. and China This business venture by the cally. By continuing weapon sales, changes taking place within the share, it is important for the U.S. U.S. came amid Taiwan and Chi- The U.S. owes China nearly b y l i z f o r e m a n the U.S. has failed to honor a joint Chinese government are evident. to act responsibly in relations na’s first peaceful negotiations $500 billion dollars, a figure agreement with China made in Years ago, the world may not have with Taiwan as not to harm those in a decade, their first step in quoted by Sen. McCain in the sec- instable future. China abruptly 1982, in which the U.S. declared witnessed China firing city offi- with China. an effort to arrive at an eventual ond presidential debate. This, in halted this collaboration after the its intent to decrease the number cials because of a milk scandal. If the U.S. plans to balance peace agreement. addition to the multitude of eco- weapon sale was announced. of arms sales gradually. China is making an effort to step their tense relationship with The U.S. would have been nomic entanglements between The arms sale is justified, the Surely, U.S. government lead- onto the world stage and build a China, all weapon sales to Taiwan smart to act as a good neighbor the two countries, makes toying U.S. government says, through ers cannot continue to breach relationship with the U.S. some- should be halted indefinitely. and watch from the sidelines with Chinese trust a dangerous the Taiwan Relations Act of China’s trust and still build and thing that has taken years to do. Liz Foreman is a junior inter- at this crucial diplomatic time thing to do. 1979. While the act historically maintain a working relationship The Bush administration national studies and journalism between the two the nations. In addition, the U.S. and binds the U.S. to supply defen- with the offended party. From a could not have decided on this major from Beaumont and the Compromising China’s trust China were engaged in secret sive arms for Taiwan, it does not cultural perspective, it has not bad diplomatic endeavor at assistant city editor of The Baylor could not have come at a worse talks regarding North Korea’s justify the recent decision from a been easy for China to open itself a worse time. It is imperative Lariat.

Opinion policy Editorial The Baylor Lariat welcomes reader viewpoints through let- ters to the editor and guest col- umns. Roommate pairing Opinions expressed in the Lariat are not necessarily those of the Baylor administration, the Baylor Board of Regents or the method needs Student Publications Board. Letters to the editor should include the writer’s name, major, improvement graduation year, phone number and student identification num- ber. Non-student writers should include their address. Letters Having a good roommate can considered first, while students that focus on an issue affecting either make or break a student’s who do not list a roommate students or faculty may be con- first year of college experience. preference get assigned accord- sidered for a guest column at the Learning to get along with ing to space availability. These editor’s discretion. a complete stranger is hard, students are randomly placed All submissions become the especially if that person rocks in available space without any property of The Baylor Lariat. out to old 98 Degrees albums regard for compatibility. The Lariat reserves the right to and snores really loud. One can This type of random pairing edit letters for grammar, length, only pray for a roommate match should be revised to allow stu- libel and style. made in heaven, but some dents more input and control Letters should be e-mailed prayers go unanswered. over with which they will spend to [email protected] or More than likely, college is their first year of college. mailed to The Baylor Lariat, One the first time a student is away Baylor requires all incoming Bear Place #97330, Waco, TX from home and for some stu- freshmen to live on-campus so 76798-7330. dents, it may be the first time it would make sense that more they will have to share a room or effort and consideration be put spent in the dorm room. There- ed a profile of themselves that but things like having a more living space. A compatible room- into roommate pairings. It’s not fore, a more suitable roommate contained personality informa- in-depth questionnaire or tak- mate can make all the difference fair that students have to live can be chosen according to the tion such as interests, music ing the time to hand sort and The Baylor Lariat is commit- in the difficult transition from out the consequences of some- student’s answer. tastes and work habits. Student match students can make a dif- ted to ensuring fair and accu- cozy bedroom to cramped dorm one else’s bad pairing decision. In 2003, The New York also rated whether they wanted ference. rate reporting and will correct room. The stresses of class and A recent article from the Times published an article, to “do almost everything” with A dorm room should be a errors of substance on Page 2. exams, on top of missing mom McClatchy-Tribune News First Test for Freshmen: Pick- their roommate or “lead sepa- haven to come home to after a Corrections can be submitted to and dad, can be exasperated by explored the methods of The ing Roommates, that described rate but compatible lives.” long day, not a battle ground the editor by sending an e-mail roommate conflicts. University of Richmond and Emory University’s method of Students were able to view with a duct tape line of divide to [email protected] or In most universities, includ- their success with hand match- roommate pairing. The univer- other student’s profile and down the center. by calling 254-710-4099. ing Baylor, using the standard ing roommates using in-depth sity allowed freshmen students decide whether they would like All too often roommate, con- five-to-ten question method of questionnaires. to pick their own roommates to contact the person and ulti- flicts are considered common- pairing students can spell disas- Unlike most universities that using an online roommate- mately agree to room together place and a part of the college ter. In an effort to stop problems offer the usual vague question- selection system, similar to the for the academic year. experience when they don’t A subscription to the Lariat before they start, universities naire questions such as “Do you idea behind online dating sys- This process took place over have to be. costs $45 for two semesters. around the country are adopt- smoke?” and “How would you tems. the summer and allowed stu- A university that focuses so Send check or money order to ing news ways of pairing room- describe your study habits?” The online service was pro- dents the opportunity to take much on community owes it to One Bear Place #97330, Waco, mates beyond potluck picking. Richmond created questions vided by WebRoomz, and cost control of their roommate selec- its students to put more human TX, 76798-7330 or e-mail Lar- As stated on the Baylor Uni- that can reveal more than just the university approximately tion process and have a hand in effort into the roommate pro- [email protected]. Visa, Dis- versity Web site, currently stu- what is directly being asked. $35,000, depending on the deciding who they would share cess. cover and MasterCard payments dents are assigned a roommate For example, students are number of students. a room with. Taking more time to thought- may be phoned to 254-710-2662. in the order in which housing asked how often they nap, but Similar to online dating sites, Baylor doesn’t have to invest fully select roommates for stu- Postmaster: Please send address applications are received. Mutu- the student’s answer may also students created a screen name thousands of dollars into new dents can mean a better, more changes to above address. al roommate preferences are reveal how much time will be to hide their identity, and post- computer-matching software, enjoyable freshman year.

Online display of genetics can be used in negative manner On Monday, ten people tion on public display is for sci- seems like a genetic Facebook. Right now, insurance compa- accused crime. allowed their genetic coding to entist’s research to benefit from On sites like Facebook or Mys- nies are increasing or refusing to If synthetic DNA recreation be publicly displayed on per- such a large set of data. pace, more often than not, users cover someone based on their becomes a fairly common prac- sonalgenomes.com. These vol- Though this project is aimed point display pictures of the alcohol- smoking or medical history. tice, how will the criminal justice unteers are intellectuals, some at advancing medicine, there is fueled party they were at last However, if your genetics prove system cope in finding criminals of which include psychologists, too much room for backfire. of view night, which is available for a that you might suffer heart prob- when it already has such a hard authors, astronauts and profes- According to an article pub- great number of people’s view- lems sometime in the future, time? sors. lished in The New York Times b y c h r i s t i n a k r u s e ing pleasure. that could possibly be enough Even though the goals of the This move sets in motion on Sunday, the extent of the per- Some of these people who are for insurance companies to reject Personal Genome Project web something that has been feared sonal information that will be person’s genetic predispositions looking at your beer bash pic- individuals. site is meant for positive use, and protested by many. on public display, in addition to could induce discrimination in tures include employers who are The site also warns potential such as helping researchers find According to the Web site, their genetic code, include “pho- the areas of employment, insur- gathering background informa- participants that someone could a cure for a disease from a large “the Personal Genome Project is tographs, their disease histories, ance coverage or financial aid. tion on a perspective employee. “make synthetic DNA corre- set of data, there is still too much an open-ended research study allergies, medications, ethnic Participating in the project could Same with displaying your genet- sponding to the participant and information that could be used that aims to improve our under- backgrounds and a trove of other lead to potentially being judged ic make-up online. Your genetic plant it at a crime scene.” This in a negative manner. standing of genetic and environ- traits, called phenotypes, from and rejected before even meeting dirty laundry is displayed for suggestion seems like something Christina Kruse is a senior jour- mental contributions to human food preferences to television with an employer or insurance everyone, and everyone look- out of a science fiction novel. nalism major from Haker Heights traits.” The purpose of putting viewing habits.” agent. ing will draw their own conclu- DNA is hard evidence that can and is the photo editor for The a participant’s genetic informa- The public information of a Right now, the Web site just sions. prove a defendant guilty of an Baylor Lariat.

The Baylor Lariat THE Daily Crossword Edited by Wayne Robert Williams Editor in chief Anita Pere* City editor Bethany Poller* ACROSS 53 Citrus drink 18 Billy of the Dead End Kids Opinion editor Lynn Ngo* News editor Charly Edsitty* 1 Vino region 54 Brahman, e.g. 24 Biblical twin Entertainment editor Kelli Boesel 5 Was defeated by 58 Reed or Rawls 25 Lost Web editor Stephen Jablonski 59 Scram! 27 Somme summers Asst. city editor Liz Foreman 11 Letters for shock treatment Editorial cartoonist Claire Taylor 14 Any time now 61 Seal engraved on a ring 29 Flavorful Sports editor Brian Bateman* 15 Provo resident 62 Lodging house 30 Hansen of NPR’s “Week- Sports writers Joe Holloway 63 End of quip end Edition” Garrett Turner 16 Quid pro __ Staff writers Sommer Ingram 17 Start of Ed Howe quip 66 Tenth mo. 31 Egg cells Ashley Killough 19 Mentalist Geller 67 Can skip 32 French article Jade Ortego Chad Shanks 20 River ends, often 68 Bygone time 33 Sale savings Copy desk chief Kate Thomas 21 “Scream” director Craven 69 Urgent letters 36 Fla. neighbor Copy editors Jessica Belmares 22 Down with the flu 70 One thing after another 37 Ceiling Photo editor Christina Kruse Photographers Sarah Morris 23 Ford dud 71 Jewish month 39 Pride member Alex Song 24 Scottish uncle DOWN 41 Gospel writer Shanna Taylor 1 Off the record 44 Catchphrases Advertising sales Shamara Sneed 26 “Fiddler on the Roof” role Kate Williams 28 Part 2 of quip 2 Planted seeds 46 Implied Delivery Sean Donnelly 31 Aged 3 Works strenuously 49 Shaving foam James O’Brien 34 Egg-coloring brand 4 Part of a foot 50 Honshu city * denotes member of editorial board 35 Emetic medication 5 San __ Obispo 51 Medleys Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 38 Cover 6 Polo Grounds great 52 Popeil company 3X3 box contains the digits 1 through 9 with no repeats. 40 Part 3 of quip 7 Adage 55 Woman’s netlike cap 8 What’s worldwide 56 Aquarium fish Newsroom: 710-1711 42 Casa chamber 9 Container weight 57 Old-time anesthetic The Baylor Lariat is owned by Baylor University and over- Advertising: 710-3407 43 Birthplace of St. Francis seen by the Student Publications Board. Sports: 710-6357 45 Em, to Dorothy 10 Ballroom dance 60 Slurpee rival The entire content of The Baylor Lariat is protected under Entertainment: 710-7228 47 Drink like a dog 11 Undecided 61 Certain NCO’s the Federal Copyright Act. Reproduction of any portion of any Editor: 710-4099 48 Part 4 of quip 12 Like Shirley Temple’s hairdo 64 Despot Amin For today’s crossword and sudoku answers, issue by any means, mechanical or otherwise, is not permitted [email protected] 51 University of Maine town 13 Linen fabric 65 Wind dir. without the expressed written consent of Baylor University. visit www.baylor.edu/Lariat Thursday, October 23, 2008 NEWS The Baylor Lariat 3 AP poll Company gives shoe for shoe

By Ashley Erikson “The main goal is to start affected his life. shows Reporter conversations on campus about “You don’t have to join the doing business for more than Peace Corps to do good deeds,” Representatives from TOMS just a buck,” Hale said. Hale said. “Just pay more atten- Obama Shoes came to Baylor’s campus UBC Community Pastor tion to where your money is Wednesday to discuss how one John Mark Seelig lead the meet- going and who you are working can be in business and not run ing where Longview senior Ben for.” leading solely on profit. Carroll and Houston senior Nick At UBC, sales representatives Interns Kelsey Brandon and Deere discussed Kenyan busi- from Congress Clothing, who Laura Hardin from California nesses. Austin senior Whitney sell the shoes locally, said that stopped by Chapel for their Petty spoke about World Hun- TOMS are easily the store’s big- by a hair “Vagabond Tour,” a 10-week, ger Relief Farm. gest seller, ranging from $42 to 11-state tour from August to “As Americans, we’d love to $58 per pair of shoes. December. grab at all the profit out there,” “The company’s still making By Liz Sidoti TOMS began in 2006 with Seelig said. “But as Christians, profit, but they feel the need to Associated Press a mission to donate one pair of we need to say ‘OK, stop. I have give a little back,” Seelig said. shoes for every pair that is pur- enough.’” “And that’s the difference.” WASHINGTON — The presi- chased, Brandon and Hardin Where the lines between With help from Stephanie dential race tightened after the said. Since then, they have given business ethics and Christian Ard, show coordinator at Com- final debate, with John McCain away more than 70,000 pairs of morals meet, there is a question mon Grounds, Hale set up the gaining among whites and peo- shoes to children in need and about profit and whether or not ‘Style Your Sole’ dance party ple earning less than $50,000, plan to give away more than it can meet both business and at Common Grounds where according to an Associated Press- 300,000 pairs in the next 12 Christian standards at the same music and social work collided GfK poll that shows McCain and months. time, Deere said. Wednesday night. Barack Obama essentially run- “I worked with TOMS this “Profit isn’t necessarily a bad “During ‘Style Your Sole’ we ning even among likely voters in summer in Los Angeles so I thing when it comes to busi- (sold) canvas TOMS that people the election homestretch. helped set up the events at ness,” Deere said. “It helps busi- could paint themselves,” Bran- The poll, which found Obama Baylor,” Allen senior Seth Hale nesses focus on a goal and keeps don said. at 44 percent and McCain at 43 said. them in line. But what you do Musicians Brady Johnson, percent, supports what some Wednesday at University with that profit may be the big- Caroline Turner and Griffin Republicans and Democrats pri- Sara Morris/Lariat Staff Baptist Church, Hale, Brandon ger question to ask yourself.” Kelp played at the free concert. vately have said in recent days: Freshman Ashlyn Bufton (left) watches as freshman Mattie Gunther (right) and Hardin presented TOMS Hale told the story of how he “TOMS makes money off that the race narrowed after the begins to paint her new TOMS shoes with yellow polka dots at Common Shoes’ business model for a came to work for TOMS Shoes shoes, but it’s taking business in third debate as GOP-leaning vot- Grounds Monday. town hall meeting. this summer and how it has a good direction,” Hale said. ers drifted home to their party and McCain’s “Joe the plumber” analogy struck a chord. Three weeks ago, an AP-GfK BEAR BRIEFS survey found that Obama had Outside concert rocks for CASA surged to a seven-point lead opened for them at Wild West the past, and attendees are wel- Baylor University Health Center Kappa Alpha Theta is holding over McCain, lifted by voters By Arielle Cayia in Waco, Alvarenga said. come to bring blankets to sit on, will sponsor open flu shot clinics Rock the CASA from 7 p.m. to 10 who thought the Democrat was Reporter “They’re well-known among Alvarenga said. from 10 a.m. to noon today in Sid p.m. tonight at Indian Spring Park. better suited to lead the nation Baylor students,” she said. “It will be a good break, espe- Richardson Science Building, and All proceeds will be donated to the through its sudden economic Kappa Alpha Theta is hold- Information about Emory cially after midterms and before from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday Court Appointed Special Advo- crisis. ing Theta Rocks the CASA with Quinn and samples of their the busy-ness of homecoming in the seminar room of Brooks Col- cates, (CASA). For more informa- The contest is still volatile, Emory Quinn tonight at the music can be found by visit- kicks off,” Alvarenga said. lege. For more information, visit tion, contact Jacqueline_Alvaren- and the split among voters is outdoor amphitheater of Indian ing www.myspace.com/emory- Indian Spring Park is located http://www.baylor.edu/health_cen- [email protected]. apparent less Spring Park. quinn. in downtown Waco next to the ter/. t h a n t wo Theta Rocks the CASA is an “I’m hoping that it will be suspension bridge, across from Indian Subcontinent Student weeks before For more annual concert benefiting Court more about the community the Hilton on University Parks Interest session for Summer Association is holding its Mehn- Election Day. information Appointed Special Advocates, or and other people because we’re Drive. 2009 BaylorBound and Baylor di Sales event from 11 a.m. to 5 “I t r ust about the CASA, and will begin at 7 p.m. bringing a bigger name this Alvarenga said the set-up at Line Camp leaders will take place p.m. today through Friday in the McCain more, AP-Gfk poll, tonight. year,” said Cypress senior Kris- Indian Spring Park consists of a at 3 p.m. today in the Beckham Bill Daniel Student Center. Henna and I do feel visit http://www. In the past, a Journey cover ten Nelson. small hill area where people can Room of the Bill Daniel Student tattoos are being sold starting at that he has ap-gfkpoll.com. band played for the Theta’s The opening act begins at spread out that is angled down Center. To apply, visit www.baylor. $3. For more information, contact edu/baylorbound/apply. [email protected]. more experi- event, but this year, the band 6:30 p.m., and w ill be perfor med toward an amphitheater. ence in gov- Emory Quinn will be perform- by Cameron Lokey, an Oklaho- Theta Rocks the CASA is Campus Living and Learning is The Kenny Barron Trio will be ernment than Obama. I don’t ing, said Jacqueline Alvarenga, ma State University graduate, open to Baylor students and the holding a community leader inter- performing at 7:30 p.m. Friday in think Obama has been around Houston senior and Theta phi- before Emory Quinn takes the Waco community. est meeting at 4:30 p.m. today in the Glennis McCrary Music Build- long enough,” said Angela Deck- lanthropy chair. stage. Proceeds from ticket and the Alexander Reading Room in ing. For more information, visit er, 44, of La Porte, Ind. “We wanted to change it up “I hope it will be another T-shirt sales will be donated to the Honors Residential College. http://www.baylor.edu/music. But Karen Judd, 58, of Mid- a bit and get a band that’s new fun band with just good music, CASA. Applications are available online dleton, Wis., said, “Obama cer- and fresh,” Alvarenga said. atmosphere and friends,” said “I love the atmosphere of at www.baylor.edu/cll/clapp and tainly has sufficient qualifica- Emory Quinn, a Texas coun- Temple junior Brad Bartels. Indian Spring Park,” Nelson due Nov. 4. CONTACT US tions.” She said any positive feel- try band, has been touring with The environment will be said. “I’m hoping it will be a ings about McCain evaporated the Eli Young Band and recently more “chill,” than it was been in really relaxing night.” Baylor Apple Students is hold- with “the outright lying” in TV ing an interest meeting, Mac 101: Editor 710-4099 ads and his choice of running iLife and iWork, at 7 p.m. tonight Newsroom 710-1712 mate Sarah Palin, who “doesn’t in room G32 in Moody Memorial Sports 710-6357 have the correct skills.” Prison authorites nab 13 phones Library. For more information, con- Entertainment 710-7228 The new AP-GfK head-to- tact [email protected]. Advertising 710-3407 head result is a departure from Michelle Lyons said. month and the inmate’s mother, some, but not all, recent nation- By Michael Graczyk The 111 prisons in the Lorraine, was arrested Monday al polls. Associated Press nation’s second-largest correc- and jailed on suspicion of pay- Obama and McCain were tions system have been locked ing for phone minutes. It is ille- essentially tied among likely HOUSTON — An intense down since Monday evening gal to give inmates prohibited voters in the latest George Wash- shakedown of Texas’ 155,000 after Gov. Rick Perry ordered items like cell phones or the ington University Battleground prison inmates yielded 13 cell agency officials to ferret out any minutes needed to use them. Poll, conducted by Republican phones and 12 phone chargers contraband. Tabler’s sister, Kristina Mar- strategist Ed Goeas and Demo- in a growing scandal over pro- The order followed the dis- tinez, turned herself in to police cratic pollster Celinda Lake. hibited telephones being smug- closure that death row inmate in Killeen Wednesday after In other surveys focusing on gled in to inmates. Richard Tabler had made threat- she was named in a warrant, likely voters, a Washington Post- Authorities charged a second ening calls to a state senator and Lyons said. Martinez and Lor- ABC News poll and a Wall Street person Wednesday, accusing her had shared his illegal cell phone raine Tabler were charged with Gap, Talbots Journal-NBC News survey have of being involved in a death-row with at least nine of his fellow providing a prohibited item to Ann Taylor Obama up by 11 points, and inmate’s possession of a phone. inmates. a corrections facility, a felony. Ralph Lauren a poll by the nonpartisan Pew Texas Department of Crimi- Later Wednesday, officers Martinez posted $10,000 bond American Eagle Research Center has him lead- nal Justice officials also said found Tabler had ripped a 3-foot and was released. A woman who ing by 14. Polls are snapshots of officers have seized at least one piece of bedsheet, attached it to answered the phone at the bail highly fluid campaigns. subscriber identity module, or a light fixture in his death row bondsman’s office in Killeen did In this case, there is a mar- SIM card, a postage-stamp-size cell and had red marks around not know whether Martinez had gin of error of plus or minus 3.5 tool that plugs into cell phones his neck. The inmate then was an attorney. percentage points; that means and transfers information from transferred to a prison medi- The systemwide lockdown Obama could be ahead by as one phone to another. cal psychiatric facility outside means inmates are confined many as 8 points or down by as A phone and a charger were Houston because officials feared to their cells and normal visits many as 6. found in the ceiling of a shower he had been attempting to kill with relatives have been sus- Charles Franklin, a Universi- area in the death row building at himself. pended. Employees and visitors ty of Wisconsin political science the Polunsky Unit outside Liv- The 10 condemned prison- also are subjected to searches professor and polling author- ingston, agency spokeswoman ers made 2,800 calls in nearly a with hand-held metal detectors. ity, said variation between polls occurs, in part, because poll- sters interview random samples CALL TODAY (254) 710-3407 of people. CLASSIFIED “If they all agree, somebody would be doing something terri- HOUSING For rent: Two bedroom duplex, EMPLOYMENT bly wrong,” he said of polls. But single or double; for mature Now leasing for January 2009. Part-Time Leasing Agent he also said that surveys gener- girls, Christian standards; qui- One BR units. Walk to class, Needed for new student ally fall within a few points of et area; $590- single, $690 each other, adding, “When you clean, well-kept. Rent start- double, inc. utilities; 254- housing community located get much beyond that, there’s ing at $330. Call 754-4834. 757-2823. Downtown Waco. Flexible hours, outstanding pay, and something to explain.” For rent: Garage studio; for The AP-GfK survey included 1 BR/1BA for lease. $345/mo, tons of commissions! Call mature girls, Christian stan- interviews with a nationally No Deposit, sublease. Call 254-752-3400 or email representative random sample dards; quiet area; $490, inc. (254) 759-2874. EHodgkinson@CampusAdv. totaling 1,101 adults, including utilities; 254-757-2823. com for more info. 800 deemed likely to vote. For the entire sample, the survey showed Obama ahead 47 per- cent to 37 percent. abercrombie & fitch • charlotte russe • hollister • old navy • roxy • dkny • lei • levi • delias • j. crew • bebe He was up by five points Finally, there’s a better way to shop. among all registered voters, including the likely voters. Swap and Shop. It’s really just that simple! A significant number of the Value - Trade your name brand clothes for our large selection interviews were conducted by dialing a randomly selected of name brand clothing, as often as you like. sample of cell phone numbers, Quality - Excellent pre-owned JUNIORS clothing. and thus this poll had a chance #/.&%33)/.3 to reach voters who were exclud- Selection - Trendy and Fashionable current style clothing, 4HURSDAYSPM PM ed from some other polls. changes daily. OTHERWISEBYAPPOINTMENT It was taken over five days from Thursday through Monday, 516 N. New Road Affordability - Trade your entire wardrobe for ONLY $29. starting the night after the can- Waco, Texas 76710 didates’ final debate and ending Located at the corner We pay cash for name brand clothes. the day after former Secretary of of Waco Drive & New Road State Colin Powell broke with www.EveryGirlsCloset.com the Republican Party to endorse Buy • Sell • Trade Obama. american eagle • lucky brand • seven • banana republic • billabong • aeropostale • express • forever 21 • gap 4 The Baylor Lariat NEWS Thursday, October 23, 2008 Student Government to sponsor Hay Day Straw Poll

By Jennifer Sutton Reporter

As the presidential race nears its conclusion, the Baylor Stu- dent Government seeks to polit- ically educate students, faculty and staff about the presidential candidates. The office of the student body external vice president will be holding the annual Hay Day Straw Poll from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at Fountain Mall. Hay Day is an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to come and cast their votes for who they want to be president. Student Body External Vice President Nicole Yeakley, a junior from Lindale, said that the straw poll is done to get an idea of who the president might be. Lariat File Photo Lariat File Photo “It is an important way for us to do something interesting In this photo taken in February on Super Tuesday’s primary election straw poll, a ballot for then- In this photo from the Super Tuesday primary straw polll in February, Sen. Barack Obama on campus for an election,” said Republican primary nominee Sen John McCain wins a vote. gets a Baylor vote. Student government is holding a national election straw poll Thursday. Ruston,La., sophomore Matthew Moore, assistant director of leg- islative relations. Pamphlets with informa- ing to the polls. polls closed on Feb. 5, Sen. Yeakley said. “It’s feasible for in voting than ever before and Baylor Student Government tion regarding each candidate’s “We have a duty as respon- Barack Obama, D-Ill., won Obama to win our straw poll.” as a student government, we and Student Activities held Rock political platform will be on sible citizens to vote and part the Democratic and Sen. John Moore said that he doesn’t feel it is important to highlight the Vote last month to encourage hand so that people have the of that responsibility is inform- McCain, R-Ariz. won the Repub- know who is going to win but important issues in our national students to register to vote. information they need to make ing ourselves,” Ford said. “If we lican straw poll primaries. that the poll should be interest- government and help students Hay Day is designed to edu- an informed voting decision. want them (our leaders) to act “We held one of these in Feb- ing with just two candidates. make informed decisions come cate students, faculty and staff “In a fun and informative responsibly on our behalf then ruary and Obama won the plu- Over 500 people attended the election day,” Fonville said. about the presidential candi- manner, we are trying to get we need to be responsible in rality of the votes,” Moore said. first Hay Day and Student Body Student body represenatives dates so that they can make students excited and informed how we vote.” Yeakley said she doesn’t President Bryan Fonville said said they are hoping for a good informed decisions come Elec- about the election,” said Wes- This will be the second Hay feel that Baylor’s conservative that he expects a good turn-out turn-out. tion Day. cosville, Pa., senior Sam Chen, Day to be held at Baylor. The reputation will highly sway the this year, because of the historic “I just want to invite students “Our goal is education,” director of legislative relations. first was held on Super Tuesday results of the straw poll. nature of the election. to come out, have a great time, Yeakley said. “Our biggest issue Spring senior Cassidy Ford in February to see how the pri- “I know during the primaries “This is an important time in eat some great food and learn right now is to get students edu- said that it is important for vot- maries might end. a lot of students expected the our nation’s history and more more about the presidential can- cated.” ers to be informed when head- When the Hay Day straw Republican candidate to win,” young people are interested didates,” Yeakley said. Sensitivity toward poor goal of global poverty symposium

By Jillian Henderson to people most in need of help ested in eliminating global pov- Manapol, Caesar Molebatsi, This conference is also intend- H. Williams professor of inter- Reporter in society. The global poverty erty to create a genuine social Dwight Nordstrom, Ray Nor- ed to bring about an awareness national economics. conference will consist of 80 change,” said Dr. Darin Davis, man, Bill O’Brien, Paul Polak, of the pressing needs of the poor The conference is open to Baylor University’s Institute presentations addressing top- interim director for the Institute and Glenn White. These range of the world, in hopes that it will anyone who wants to come. for Faith and Learning is hold- ics from the challenges of global for Faith and Learning. from professors to missionaries bring the Baylor students and “All of those who care about ing a global poverty conference poverty, the potential to cre- This conference is aimed at to CEOs. faculty into action on the issues people in need, interested in all day today through Oct. 25, ate genuine social change and everyone in the Baylor commu- “I hope that all who attend of poverty. eliminating global poverty, and titled “Bottom-up Approaches the expression of the Christian nity prompted by God’s call to would be so sensitized and “I would like those who Christians seeing the call in the to Global Poverty: Appropriate faith through the convergence of meet the needs of the poor, mar- aware of the issues that relate attend the conference to take gospel to eliminate global pov- Technology, Social Entrepre- three forces, including the local ginalized and oppressed. to poverty, that they would be away a heightened sensitivity to erty. It’s a bottom-up approach neurship and the Church” in the church, appropriate technology The program will include a part of their lives. We’d love the pressing needs of the poor to elevate global poverty,” Davis Cashion Academic Center of the and social entrepreneurship. the following speakers: Bernard to see the investment of people’s people of the world, and be said. Hankamer School of Business. “The purpose of the con- Amadei and Christopher Bar- lives in some way,” said Dr. informed on the strategy to ele- For more information about The symposium focuses on ference is to bring together a rett, Ruth Padilla DeBorst, Ken Gaynor Yancy, associate dean of vate poverty around the world,” the symposium, visit the Baylor the way that Christians respond diverse group of people inter- Eldred, J. Andrew Kirk, Perla the School of Social Work. said Dr. Joseph a McKinney, Ben Web site. REWARD FOR STOLEN CHIHUAHUA

Move-In Special $25.00 First Month (with Coupon) FindJuno.com HUNDREDS OF FILMS Thursday, October 23, 2008 NEWS The Baylor Lariat 5 SHOWCASED IN AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL to be random. “They needed weeks in the parking garage. SEARCH from page 1 CRIME from page 1 money and they needed it “I definitely shouldn’t have left PAGE 8 quick,” Doak said. my car in the same place for undergraduate student, one trespassing because of the Doak emphasized that stu- two weeks. Someone probably member of the Baylor staff, one prior warning, Doak said. dents should take obvious pre- walked by everyday and got academic dean, one representa- “But the state jail felonies should cautions. used to seeing it, and felt pretty tive of the Alumni Association, be his real concern right now. “Camouflage stereos in cars, comfortable with breaking in one representative of the Baylor Especially eight of them. That’s and don’t leave property like to it,” he said. Foundation and one representa- unprecedented. That’s pretty wallets in your car. People will Reynolds said he feels an tive of the Baptist General Con- bold,” he said. look for opportunity,” he said. amount of satisfaction that vention of Texas. It was chaired Baylor police had warrants Nathan Reynolds, Dallas someone was arrested in con- by long-time Baylor supporter to search two vehicles and an sophomore, says he should nection with the burglary. and donor, Ambassador Lyndon apartment, where some of the have taken that advice. His car “I felt like my car was safe Olsen. stolen property was recovered. was one the ones broken into. on campus. It’s very frustrating, The search committee, which “(Kirkland) frequents the His window was shattered, and now I’m out $250, (the cost was made up entirely of regents, campus. Maybe this will con- and someone had removed the to repair the window),” Reyn- recommended a candidate to the vince him not to come back,” faceplate from his stereo and olds said. Also, he said, when Board of Regents for approval. Doak said. left it on his seat and his stereo he took his car to have the win- The resolutions passed by Police know that the burglar was partially pulled out. dow repaired, a cat jumped out. Faculty Senate and the Alumni had an accomplice. Someone “I guess they got spooked It had given birth in his car. Association propose that the was arrested Tuesday night because they just left it,” Reyn- Reynolds said he’s pleased search committee include mem- on charges of drug posses- olds said. that an arrest happened this bers representing other groups at sion. This person will likely “If I would have taken my fast. Baylor rather than just Regents. be charged with burglary of a faceplate off and hidden it, that “Officer Kevin Helpert (who Bill Nesbitt, president of motor vehicle within the next probably would have prevent- participated in the investiga- the Alumni Association’s Board day, Doak said. ed the whole thing,” he said. tion) told me it might take a few of Directors, hasn’t received The targeted vehicles appear Also, he’d left his car for two months,” he said. a response from the Board of Regents, but he remains optimis- tic that they will respond favor- ably to the resolution. PROPOSAL from page 1 Yeakley confirmed that and Alumni Association. “I think they have suffered donations had ceased to a new He said he also plans to with the difficulties they’ve had low in the previous months. work diligently to address the with former presidents John Lil- the bill, it will be the first presi- “We have lost a large amount concerns of students, as Baylor ley and Robert Sloan, and I think Sarah Morris/Lariat Staff dent-related proposal since for- of donation money as a result gets closer to selecting a new they know the university has mer president Lilley was fired of disunity in the Baylor family president. suffered,” Nesbitt said. “They’ve Can you dig it? in July. this past year,” she said. “Looking at other top-tier got such an obvious ticket, and The bill follows similar pro- Both Faculty Senate and the universities, we’ve seen very I don’t believe they will let this Kathy Chenoweth measures a 1x1 meter square in the grass in front posals set forth last month by Alumni Association amicably high levels of student involve- opportunity pass. It’s too gold- of Mars McLean Science Building for her class “Methods in Archeol- Faculty Senate and the Alumni agreed to find a solution to end ment. The University of Penn- en.” ogy.” the precisely measured square, facing magnetic north, is nailed Association. the division among constitu- sylvania had two students on out the ground an outline with brightly colored string. After receiving feedback While the Alumni Associa- ents in order to garner the sup- their last presidential search from more than 100 alumni for tion suggested that the most port of necessary donors. committee ... our hope is that a Baylor Line magazine feature critical challenge facing the While Student Senate’s pro- the Baylor search committee on ways to build unity at Baylor, up by the alumni, then I don’t body’s voice was not included in university is uniting the Baylor posal does not cite monetary will include students as well,” Nesbitt said the most common know who is.” the decision. family, Faculty Senate’s bill problems, it does call for unity he said. request was for more open com- Nesbitt said he was pleased “We are a huge part of the cited monetary reasons. between the administration, Student Government will munication between the various this summer when Batson university. We fund 70 percent of Faculty Senate’s bill, which students, faculty, alumni and meet at 5 p.m. tonight in 403 groups. approached both Faculty Sen- the university’s operations, and was approved Sept. 9, argued staff. Cashion Academic Center. “The Board is not obligated by ate and the Alumni Association we feel the full effects of the uni- that Baylor’s capacity to raise Fonville said he hopes the Reagan Ramsower, vice pres- the law of the land to be open, for input on naming an interim versity’s decisions. We, just like necessary funds had been sig- Regents will not only consider ident of finance and adminis- but they are obligated by the law president and provost. everyone else, ultimately want nificantly disadvantaged by the student government’s resolu- tration, will be answering ques- of human nature to be open. If “He called and asked for my what’s best for Baylor,” Fonville temporary leadership and dis- tion, but the similar resolutions tions regarding the SAT situa- people aren’t in on it, or properly opinion, and while I had no said. unity among constituents. passed by the Faculty Senate tion. elected representatives aren’t in time to think about it, it was still Student Government will an orderly and democratic pro- warmly received by me,” Nesbitt present and vote Thursday on a cess, then human nature isn’t said. “It was a breath of fresh air resolution supporting the other going to be as supportive,” Nes- to have your opinion solicited at two groups’ resolutions for an business.” he said. “Citizens ask for a fair bitt said. all.” inclusive search committee. WEST from page 1 Edwards, a Democrat who chance, quality education for He added that an inclusive The Board, however, did not “We believe that the best has been endorsed by conser- their children, retirement secu- search committee would be the approach Student Government way to achieve a better Baylor economy really works,” Hunter vative organizations such as rity — these are my values. I’ve most important factor in bring- regarding the administrative is through a more open dia- said. “Congress is broken, our the National Rifle Association stood for our troops, fought for ing the various constituencies appointments. logue with regents, administra- economy is in bad shape, and and the U.S. Chamber of Com- our district, and would be hon- together. Garland senior and student tors, faculty, alumni and staff,” all we hear is excuses from merce, believes more biparti- ored to have your support.” “(The Board of Regents) body president Bryan Fonville Fonville said. “We hope that, in politicians. The truth is, if Rob sanship is what D.C. needs. Both candidates will attend should trust the people who said while he was glad to see the future decisions that significant- and other business people ran “I am proud to be a Demo- the Bryan-College Station form the heart of the university,” B oa rd re ac hed out to Fac u lt y S en- ly affect students, the board will their businesses the way Con- crat. But when I take my oath Chamber of Commerce Candi- Nesbitt said. “If the heart isn’t the ate and the Alumni Association, feel comfortable approaching us gress has run our economy, of office, I go to work for all the date Forum at 6 p.m. Monday faculty and the students, backed he was disappointed the student for our input.” those places would be out of citizens, regardless of party,” at the College Station Hilton. THURSDAY MEATBALL MADNESS! Enjoy Spaghetti with Hearty Meatballs and a Garden Side Salad for just $2.99 all day Thursdays. $2.99 THURSDAYS ONLY

Garden Side Salad

Spaghetti with Hearty Meatballs

WACO: 919 S. 6th St. 254-752-2929 • 5201 W. Waco Dr. 254-776-1324 6 The Baylor Lariat sports Thursday, October 23, 2008 Offense sparks Bears past Jayhawks in straight sets

By Justin Baer open, and the sophomore out- negated by the Bears’ offensive Reporter side hitter took full advantage domination. of the one-on-one coverage. “Today wasn’t a great block- Baylor volleyball cruised by “She is the benefactor of ing performance for us,” Barnes the University of Kansas, pro- them trying to double team said of his team who entered viding the Jayhawks with their Anna, because she is usually the match as the No. 18 block- first losing sweep of the con- right next to her,” Barnes said. ing team in the nation and No. ference season in a 3-0 (25-17, “When she is going like she is 1 in the conference. “But it 25-18, 27-25) toppling Wednes- tonight, she is one of the best didn’t matter because we were day night at the Ferrell Center. outside hitters in the Big 12.” so good offensively.” Sparked by its highest hit- Christenson finished with Baylor carried its first-set ting percentage since the Bears a match-high 14 kills, while performance into the second shot .441 against Tennessee Sanders, Breyfogle and Ashley set, with its aggressive tenden- State University on Sept. 9, Byrd also compiled double- cies leaving Kansas without an 2006, Baylor’s .427 hitting pro- digit kills with 13 kills, 11 kills answer. pelled Baylor (14-6, 6-4) to one and 10 kills respectively. After see-sawing through game behind Kansas State Uni- Baylor rode its .500 hitting the first half of the set, Chris- versity for third place in the Big in the first set to pounce on the tenson’s and Sanders’ con- 12 standings entering Satur- Jayhawks in the early going. secutive kills put the Bears up day’s match with the Wildcats “I came into the match just 18-14. Sanders then connected at Baylor. wanting to play for the team,” for kills on three of the next “It was a great offensive Christenson said. “I tried to five points, and with the Jay- night for us,” head coach Jim keep a level head and do my hawks collapsing on defense, Barnes said. “It started with our job. We were really aggressive Baylor effortlessly took the passing. Allison (King), Katie tonight. We passed really well, match 25-18. (Sanders) and Caitlyn (Trice) which gives us a lot of options The third match presented all did a great job back there on offense.” more of a challenge for the tonight.” Kansas never had a lead, Bears, but in the end resulted With the Jayhawks pre- and Breyfogle’s five kills in the with the same conclusion as dominantly focusing on Anna first set were unscathed to set the first two sets. Breyfogle — who entered the the early tone. Although Brey- “You know we talk about match as the No. 1 blocker in fogle only recorded four blocks being connected; we visualize Sarah Morris/ Lariat Staff the nation with 1.64 blocks per on the night, a low number things before games,” Breyfogle game — Ashlie Christenson’s by her standards, Barnes said said. “I feel like tonight we were Baylor’s Ashley Byrd (6) goes up for a spike while Taylor Barnes (9) looks on, in the third game against the Kansas door of opportunity hinged the subpar blocking game was actually connected.” Jayhawks Wednesday night at the Ferrell Center. Baylor improved to 6-4 in Big 12 play with the 3-0 decision. Soccer heads north Vitale backing Rays with the Yankees and the Red to face Mizzou, KU By Dick Jerardi Sox. They win the division. McClatchy Newspapers (Derek) Jeter and (Alex) Rodri- guez make more than the entire seem to have a good amount of Dick Vitale has been a Tampa payroll of the Rays. By Joe Holloway momentum in their favor. But Bay Rays season ticketholder “What makes it exciting for Sports Writer after one of their toughest loss- since they started playing base- me is that I really know the es of the year, the Bears appear ball in front of all those empty manager and the players really Baylor’s last home game ready bounce back and give the seats at Tropicana Field and los- well.” ended in a 1-0 heart breaking Tigers a good match. ing all those games. And why wouldn’t he? For loss to the University of Okla- “We are so ready to go after “I had my season tickets for years, he was the only one homa, but the Baylor soccer them,” junior defender and 11 years and I couldn’t even give there. team hits the road this weekend midfielder Megan Humke said. them away and my section is Vitale’s home is about 40 min- to take on No. 20 University of “They’re a very physical team, great,” Vitale said Monday, the utes from St. Petersburg, where Missouri and unranked Univer- but so are we. I don’t know if day after the Rays somehow the Rays play. He kept making sity of Kansas. people have physically chal- got themselves into the World the trip because he had a love for The Bears (5-9-2, 1-5-1) trav- lenged them the way we will.” Series against the Phillies. “I’ll baseball, something he got as a el first to Columbia, Mo., where After Friday night’s game, the be right next to Charlie Manuel, kid growing up in North Jersey. the Tigers (11-4-0, 5-2-0) are Bears will travel to Lawrence, the first row next to the Phil- “From the time I was a little fresh off an upset victory in Col- Kan. for their match against the lies’ dugout. Now, my phone is kid, I’ve had a passion for base- lege Station that helped drop Jayhawks (10-5-1, 3-3-1). Senior constantly ringing with people ball,” Vitale said. “I’m not proud the Aggies from No. 6 to No. midfielder Andi Fagan, who will wanting tickets. I couldn’t give to say I would cut school and 14. The Tigers look to continue have to miss the Missouri game them away for 10 years.” go to Yankee Stadium and hang their success Sunday night. due to a suspension stemming Vitale, being Vitale, he has a out for hours where the players “They beat A&M 3-0 so they from a red card she received basketball analogy. would walk in.” can definitely score,” head coach against Oklahoma, will return “You know what I relate it Vitale will be rooting for the Marci Jobson said. “They’re a to the Baylor lineup for Sunday’s to,” said Vitale, who has been Rays, but admits to being a bit very, very athletic team. They’re action. She said she hasn’t heard doing college basketball analy- torn. Jamie Moyer, son-in-law of tough, aggressive and physi- too much about what kind of sis on ESPN since 1979. “It’s ESPN colleague Digger Phelps, cal.” team the Jayhawks are and pre- very similar to me, the little guy arranged for tickets to a Phillies- Jobson said the type of soc- fers to focus on trying to beat Alex Song/ Lariat Staff David and Goliath, a la 1983 Pirates game at Citizens Bank cer the Tigers play is much in them as she plays them. with Jimmy V (Valvano and his Park this summer. the same vein as how she wants “I really don’t know what Baylor’s Gianna Quintana (right) punches the ball while Courtney Seelhorst (left) North Carolina State team). He “It’s unbelievable to think a her own team to perform. to expect, but that’s the way I jumps to head the ball during practice on Wednesday. shocked the nation and won the World Series is going to be here,” “I really respect the way they like it,” she said. “I don’t like to national championship when Vitale said. “I’ve been here when play,” Jobson said. “It’s the way know what I’m getting myself nobody thought that he would they announced 10,000 and that I think we’re trying to con- into because I might give a play- that will come with maturity, to one watching you play,” Jobson get in the tournament. They had there was like 7,000 there. It tinue to grow our team toward. er too much respect. In the past which she hopes this weekend’s said. “If we want to be one of to beat Carolina with (Michael) would break your heart.” I think it’s going to be a great if we’ve given a team too much the teams at the top of the con- Jordan and beat (Ralph) Samp- And Dick Vitale, a Tampa game.” respect, (and) it has shown.” action will contribute. ference we have a lot of things son and Virginia just to get into Bay Rays fan, will be there for Riding a two-game win streak Becoming a better team on “It doesn’t matter if you have we need to improve and one of the NCAA Tournament. It was the home games, how ever many into their first national rank- the road has been a goal for the your friends and family watch- those is being a better traveling unbelievable. they are. He won’t be alone this ing of the year, Missouri would team this year and Jobson said ing you play or if you have no team.” “This is a club in a division time. COUPONS • COUPONS • COUPONS • COUPONS • COUPONS • COUPONS • COUPONS FIVE DOLLARS Practically Practically invites you to enjoy 4310 W. Waco Drive $5 off your next Waco, TX 76710 purchase of $15. (254) 776-2200 Mon.-Sat. Noon -9:00 PM Paint - Your - Own - Pottery Sun. Noon-6 PM Mosaics Mugs! Bowls! Frames! Plates!

Adult Skate Every Tuesday Night 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. $2 Discount w/ Baylor ID Costumes Welcome! Best Music of 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s $3 Admission, $2 Sk8 Rental 401 Towne Oaks

SKATEwww.skatewaco.com WORLD(254)772-0042 ONE FREE FOUNTAIN DRINK WITH PURCHASE OF A SANDWICH OR MORE at

1000 Elm Waco, Texas (254)755-8888 one per person per visit Thursday, October 23, 2008 Sports The Baylor Lariat 7 Memorial Stadium an additional hurdle for visiting Bears

tum issues as being a key rea- Huskers’ stadium sold- son for the loss but looks for this out for 46 years weekend to be different. “We let the environment get away from us,” Briles said. “We By Garrett Turner didn’t do a good job keeping Sports Writer momentum when we had the opportunity and I feel like we Since Nov. 3, 1962, the Uni- will be better prepared going up versity of Nebraska’s Memorial to Nebraska this week.” Stadium has been sold out. With Nebraska, which has strug- a seating capacity of 81,067, the gled recently, is attempting to Huskers have continued their get back to the 10-win seasons NCAA record streak of 289 con- under Osborne. By hiring Pelini, secutive sell-outs for 46 years, a former defensive coordinator giving the term “fanatic” a whole from Louisiana State University, new meaning. With unforgiving the program looks to build on its crowd noise projecting out from current record 4-3. Heading into a sea of scarlet and cream, the his first Big 12 game against the Bears will have to fight through Bears, Pelini recognizes Briles’ the tough conditions in Nebras- unique offensive system. ka to capture their second Big 12 “You don’t really see this Conference win of the season. type of offense every week,” “I’ve been up there before,” Pelini said. “Once you equate all head coach Art Briles said. the spread offenses, this is dif- “Their crowd is very aware and ferent from the other ones you respectful. They love the game of see. The splits are different. The college football and respect the problems they present are dif- people involved in it. It is a great ferent. You can’t just group it up atmosphere and I am glad that and say we’re going to go to this, our players get to experience it.” they kind of present some differ- Experiencing one of college ent aspects to it.” football’s storied programs will Baylor’s “unique offense” was be a test for the Bears. In the only able to put up six points last Courtesy of University of Nebraska Media Relations 1990s, the Huskers won three week against Oklahoma State national titles (’94, ’95, ’97) and University. The team, however, A sold-out crowd watches a halftime show during Nebraska’s 49-10 victory over the Louisiana Tech University Bulldogs on Sept. 2, 2006. went 108-15. The three national has improved from their scoring title teams, led by former head offense average from last year, coach Tom Osborne have been 13.5 points per game, to this followed by a national title year where they have averaged Huskers hope to keep slim bowl bid alive appearance in the ’01-’02 season 20.3 points per game. According and three coaching changes— to freshman quarterback Robert Nebraska has five. threat quarterback Tyrod Taylor Pelini can sense his team Frank Solich (’98-’03), Bill Cal- Griffin, this kind of improve- By Kyle McKanna But t here is one t h i ng he won’t of Virginia Tech earlier this sea- regaining some of its confi- lahan (’03-’07) and present head ment is the ultimate goal of the Reporter have - An answer to Robert Grif- son, hopes to contain Griffin the dence. coach Bo Pelini. A program on team for the season, which he fin and Baylor’s offense. way OSU did. “They start playing with the rise with intimidating cre- looks forward to do even more First-year Nebraska head “They’ve got some good skill, “We can’t play outside our- more of a swagger because they dentials behind them can some- against Nebraska. coach Bo Pelini is guaranteed to and an unusual offense,” Pelini selves because, if you do, he’s a have a better understanding of times stir the focus, but for junior “I look forward to every game have a few things on his side this said in a meeting with media great athlete,” senior linebacker what we’re asking and we get on linebacker Joe Pawelek, there is whether it’s after a win or loss,” Saturday when the Huskers (4-3, members at Memorial Stadium Cody Glenn said. “If you make the same page better,” he said. no question where his focus will Griffin said. “Our goal is to keep 1-2) host the Baylor Bears (3-4, on Tuesday. “They present some one mistake he can take it for “I see that happening slowly but be come game time. getting better. They haven’t been 1-2) Saturday in Lincoln: confi- problems for you.” 80 yards.” surely.” “When you sign up to play too good lately but they’re a great dence, atmosphere and history. Griffin has continued to dis- The Huskers, who experi- The Huskers seem to be back college football, you want to be team and we have to respect “(Our spirits) are up,” Nebras- play his athleticism and appears enced rare defensive struggles on the right track, but Baylor in this type of atmosphere play- that.” ka quarterback Joe Ganz said. to have a good understanding against Virginia Tech and Mis- will use all its weapons to derail ing these storied programs,” Respecting a hostile environ- “It’s always what’s going to hap- of the offense. His 15-for-27 souri, have seen things start to them. Griffin, running back Jay Pawelek said. “We have to take ment, an improving program pen after a win. We’ve been play- passing performance last week click on defense. The black-shirt Finley and wide receiver Kendall that for what it’s worth. We will and a new system the Huskers ing well and guys are excited against Oklahoma State Uni- defense forced overtime against Wright are playing well together be in it, but once the game starts, are buying into will be crucial to see where this team can go versity helped him eclipse OSU a high-powered Texas Tech team and are capable of having break- we are worried about getting that to get what junior free safety Jor- and how good we can actually head coach Mike Gundy’s record two weeks ago and allowed only out performances on any given second conference win.” dan Lake wants this weekend: a be and if we can get it turned of consecutive pass attempts one score in their 35-7 victory Saturday. As the players and Coming off a tough loss win. around.” without an interception by a over Iowa State last week. coaches prepare for kick off Sat- against Oklahoma State Uni- “It’s definitely huge (to get a Nebraska has a 10-1 record freshman. Though Griffin had “We’ve gotten better, we’re urday they can forget about con- versity, the Bears will look for a win) because we have to get to all-time against the Bears. They success throwing the ball, the improving,” Pelini said. “There fidence, history and the crowd different outcome this weekend. 4-4,” Lake said. “Our last four have 44 bowl game appearances Cowboys were able to control is no sense of satisfaction by the and remember the only real In Briles’ opening statement on (games) are against some pretty compared to Baylor’s 16. Baylor Griffin on the ground. staff or the players yet, we still guarantee of college football: Tuesday, he cited the momen- good teams.” has never won a national title. Nebraska, who faced dual- have a ways to go.” there are no guarantees.

50¢ OFF A Large Sandwich or Large Salad

Valid at participating Waco Wendy’s restaurants. Please present coupon before ordering. Limit one coupon per customer per visit. Not valid with any other offer or combo meal discount. Tax extra. Offer expires 12/31/2008. © 2008 Oldemark LLC. The Wendy’s name, design and logo are registered trademarks of Oldemark LLC and are licensed to Wendy’s International, Inc. 8 The Baylor Lariat ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, October 23, 2008 Austin Film Festival Documentaries take a look into odd lives By Liz Foreman Assistant City Editor

The city of Austin, notorious for its strange places and even stranger people, was no match for the peo- ple featured in a series of documentary short films Saturday at the Austin Film Festival. The 87-minute peek into unique fanaticisms fea- tured seven different documentary shorts. From a crazed Bigfoot hunter to a modern day Spidermen, the range of real characters could make even the most eccentric person feel a little more normal.

MOVIEREVIEWS

The first film, Bartosz Blaschke’s “Zietek,” awed with cinematographic depth. It featured an elderly Polish man who spends his days carving and col- lecting figures of women. Bogdan Zietek’s home is a shrine to women, with Playboy pin-ups, statues and figurines dominating the interior. As a hobby he carves life-size women out of wood and claims to communicate with them. Zietek’s reality is captured through thoughtful cinematography. In a telling scene, the frail man sits at his dining table staring blankly at his wife in the kitchen. The camera fol- lows as he strains his neck to look at an old portrait on the wall of a young, glowing woman. The image seems to taunt Zietek as his gaze returns reluctantly to the same woman in the kitchen, now stooped and Photo by Jack Plunkett/Austin Film Festival wrinkled. Director Danny Boyle at a screening of his new film ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ at the Austin Film Festival in Austin on Friday. Over 3,000 people attended the 15th Annual Film Festival conference and about 10,00 people attended the festival. The Austin Film Festival focuses on the storytelling aspect of film. “Drag King,” a short film by Don Lewis and John Beck, made NASCAR look tame. The ‘Fiberglass 500’ is a new motor sport where drivers race demolition derby cars around a track towing a boat and aim to ‘Twilight’ star shines in film, ‘How to Be’ destroy opponents’ marine vessels. The new humor- ous take on demolition derby made up for the lack of depth in the documentary. The film was as straight By Kelli Boesel ily issues, one else to solve his problems forward and as rough-edged as the subjects. Entertainment Editor which leads with minimal effort from him- to f un ny self. The fanatic in Will Dotter’s “True Believer” took After a long day at the Aus- situations With a less pleasing actor in Bigfoot obsession to an eerily intense new level with tin Film Festival, I was ready and heart- the lead role, the movie wouldn’t the subjects conviction about the beast’s existence. to sit down, relax and enjoy a b r e a k i n g be worth much. Pattinson was Dotter’s short film was not long enough, as it fol- full-length feature film. Unfor- moments. cast brilliantly, being able to lowed the hunter into the depth of the woods in tunately, not all my wishes were The film whine but be lovable at the same search of the beast that he believes is purposefully fulfilled. I did enjoy “How to has an inde- time. His acting makes you sym- eluding him. Until this film, I had no idea Bigfoot Be,” but it was far from a relax- pendent look pathize with Art’s problems. could read minds. This film had me laughing out ing experience. to it, meaning Another saving element to loud and at the same time, feeling sorry for the man it wasn’t pro- Art is his obvious caring heart. who spends time making devices such as a hat with MOVIEREVIEW duced on a He struggles with selfishness a built-in camera in an effort to outsmart the ape-like multi-million throughout the film, but he creature. Since the movie theater was dollar bud- eventually gets his heart in the 15 minutes away from down- get. The style right place with a genuine desire Another obsession with an animal took film- town Austin, I decided to leave depends a lot to help people. maker Carlos Barbot to Manhattan to capture a early to make sure I found the on the score, The other characters in the group of people obsessed with the city’s most noto- place. To my surprise, I pulled Kelli Boesel/Entertainment Editor which is a film are significantly unim- rious vermin — rats. The director filmed rat owners up to the theater and found good thing portant. His parents are absent Oliver Irving, writer and director of “How To Be,” signs auto- at home discussing their rats’ unique personalities two lines wrapping around the graphs Saturday outside Regal Arbor Theater in Austin. because the and unloving. The psychologist and allowing their rodents to crawl all over them. building. music is dif- functions as Art’s impulse and “Rattus” proved that rats can be more than sewer After getting in line, I found I nestled into my seat eager for ferent and interesting. Art is brain. The ex-girlfriend only dwelling, disease-carrying creatures. The intimate out director and writer Oliver a great movie. Sadly, the movie an aspiring musician; unfortu- functions as an example of Art’s interviews with rat owners may have even convinced Irving and actor Robert Pattin- was delayed because the sound nately he isn’t very good at it. dysfunctional relationships. His me that the rodents are worthy of love. son would be at the screening of was not correct. The audience Despite Pattinson’s so-so vocals, two friends are a little deeper the film to hold a question and watched the first five minutes of which adds to the character, characters and add a lot of comic “Smokey,” a film by Paul Thurman, featured a man answer session after the movie. the movie about six times before the songs are funny and deeper relief to the movie. who has kept Elvis Pressley alive through imperson- After shamelessly eavesdrop- the sound was quite right. than expected. Overall the movie felt a little ation in a small Texas town. In a shiny white suit, ping on several conversations, I “How To Be” follows the life The plot is character-centered long for 83 minutes, but it was Smokey has gyrated and lip-synched for decades, discovered the attraction of the of Art, a musician going nowhere and Pattinson carries most of the worth the hours I spent waiting seeking only smiles. Unfortunately, this short film film; Pattinson plays Edward fast. He has relationship issues movie. He is awkward and cute, to watch it. “How To Be” is the lacked the creativity and fervor to match Smokey’s , Cullen in “Twilight.” With a few that stem from a cold childhood. which helps sell the character. type of movie where you have and the film had the feel of a 1990’s PBS special. exceptions, everyone in line was Desperate for help, Art turns to It’s hard to determine whether to believe in and love the main eager to meet the actor. a self-help book and its Cana- you like Art or you just want him character or you won’t enjoy one Perhaps the most striking of the seven short films, Fi n a l l y, a fter t wo hou rs st a nd- dian author, psychologist Dr. to get over his issues and move minute of the movie. Felipe Trevino’s “The Art of Displacement,” delves ing in line, we were ushered into Ellington. on. He whines throughout the into an emerging artistic endeavor called Parkour. the theater. Art tries to work out his fam- entire movie and expects every- Grade: B- Parkour practitioners in the film display Spiderman- like abilities in traversing the faces of buildings and moving with ease along modern urban structures. Upbeat music and a fast-paced style exemplified Experienced screenwriters of ‘Twilight,’ ‘Shrek,’ the chaotic urban feel in this physical activity that combines exerting strength to overcome obstacles. Trevino did a brilliant job in capturing the spiritual ‘Big Fish’ offer advice to young filmmakers depth in this physical activity that boasts a cult-like following. By Lynn Ngo light,” centered on the love Stark film program, has screen image, while August described Opinion Editor story between a vampire and a writing credits including “Go” his style was like pitching to a The final film, Nicholas Berger’s “Nutkin’s Last human. and both Charlie’s Angels mov- friend. Stand,” gave the American gray squirrel a bad name. Behind every line uttered by Rosenberg began her profes- ies. He told students to utilize “It’s like when you see the The film documents groups in the United Kingdom actors on small screens and big sional career not as a screenwrit- the many resources that are best movie ever and you’re try- that are striving to protect the British red squirrel screens are the screenwriters er but as a dancer. Because of her available to them today. ing to tell a friend about it,” from extinction by their disease-carrying American that create them. The 15th annu- dance background, she started “Today’s filmmakers have August said. cousin, the gray squirrel. I was torn and rooting for al Austin Film Festival, which her screen writing career with more options — Internet and vid- Like the pitching process, to the cute red squirrels’ survival but also distraught closes today, has assembled a 2006’s dance movie “Step Up.” eos are easy to access,” he said. work in the film industry takes over the manner in which the grays were executed number of television and feature “All these things I wanted to The best scripts are out there a good attitude and a lot of by a single shot to the head. writers over the years. do, music and dance, all came on the Internet for perseverance. This year, John August (“Big together on the same page,” she students to read “When you write The odd array of documentary short films were, as Fish,” “Charlie and the Choco- said of her launch into the screen and learn from something that a famed journalist once said, “like a miniskirt: long late Factory,” both Charlie’s writing world. and they you think is enough to cover the story but just short enough to be Angels movies) Terry Ros- She recommended that aspir- s h o u l d great and it interesting.” The range of emotions explored by each sio (“Shrek” and Pirates of the ing filmmakers attend film take full doesn’t do short film was more powerful than the majority Hol- Caribbean movies) and Melissa school to learn and network. advan- well or is lywood blockbusters can accomplish in two hours. I Rosenberg (“Twilight,” “Step “The most important thing t age, he ignored” is recommend the shorts to anyone with a short atten- Up,” “The OC”) are among the in the film business is about said. the hardest tion span or a general interest in the offbeat. screenwriters featured in panels relationships; it’s all about who In an effort part about that were scheduled over this you know,” Rosenberg said. “It’s to help young b e i n g a past weekend. another reason to go to film filmmakers screenwrit- A u g u s t , R o s s i o a n d R o s e n b e r g school.” understand er, August spoke on the Young Filmmakers Rossio, who co-wrote the the pitching said. Panel on Saturday at the Texas first animated film to ever win process and You have State Capitol building. Each an Academy award, “Shrek,” in how they Courtesy of MCT screenwriter discussed how the Best Animated Film catego- should go about it, the screen- to get used to getting fired too, they got started writing films ry, encouraged young filmmak- writers talked about their own because you’ll get fired a lot in and answered questions from ers to be active in pursuing a styles of pitching. this industry, Rosenberg said. the audience, who were mostly career. Pitching is the process that “You get kicked in the teeth a students aspiring to work in the “Get out there ad shoot some writers and producers do to sell lot,” she said. “You have to have film industry. video,” he said. their work to a studio, or pub- a lot of inner pompous or delu- Rosenberg wrote the movie August, who attended the lishing company. sional optimism. That quality script to Stephenie Meyer’s University of Southern Cali- Rossio talked about the more than talent or craft makes bestselling book series, “Twi- fornia and studied in the Peter importance of conveying a key you a successful screenwriter.”