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baylorlariat com from Page 1 SPORTSp. 4 p. 5 SWISS ing to the Federal Department of Foreign Junior Bryce Petty helps Affairs for Switzerland, direct disposal of Baylor offense soar to new waste in landfills was banned by law in Janu- heights. ary 2000. Baylor Lariat “We’re world champions in recycling,” WE’RE THERE WHEN YOU CAN’T BE Sager said. Another key success of the Swiss system noted highly by Sager includes the strong Wednesday| October 16, 2013 use of a direct democracy that allows citi- zens to directly vote on issues and on con- stitutional amendments similar to the way Texans vote on propositions. One example of direct democracy at Studying work in Switzerland is the 2009 minaret controversy in which minarets, prayer tow- ers on mosques, were legally banned after Lace up your walking shoes philosophy the majority passed a referendum. Sager said as controversial as these referendums by the majority can be, they are a way for in- dividuals to dictate. Though Sager noted the may lead to majority is not always right and correctives Runners splashed with are in place to protect from policies that un- dermine the Swiss system. “Hitler was elected by a democratic elec- color for cancer cause top careers tion, after all,” Sager said. Abigail Loop of color, to throw at one another. For students, the comparisons hit close Reporter Participants will meet across the By Brittney Horner to home when Sager discussed the Swiss ap- finish line to give one another a Reporter proach to college. Sager said as a Swiss, he Waco will soon become a lot “bright” welcome. does not believe a college education is nec- more colorful. Whether a person walks or runs, Some people think majoring in philoso-essary for everyone and that in Switzerland, The Color Me Rad 5k will begin everyone is invited to join in the phy is impractical, but others believe theretwo-thirds of high school graduates do not at 9 a.m October 26 at BSR Cable Color Me Rad 5k. are hidden benefits. pursue a college education. Instead, a voca- Park in Waco, giving the Baylor and “It’s non-competitive,” Stewart “A great myth of our day is that philos-tional education is sought. Waco communities the opportunity said. “If you walk or if you run, it’ll ophy does not lead to a high paying posi- support a charity. be a good time. Plus, by participat- tion,” said Dr. Todd Buras, associate profes- Color Me Rad is a race known ing, part of the proceeds will go to sor of religion. for its one main feature: throwing whatever local charity we are part- According to the Journal of Economic color. Race participants can expect nering with in the location we are Education, philosophy majors lead all other to finish the race with their clothes at .” majors on the Law School Admission Test, looking more vibrant than when When registering for the race, often leading to careers in law. they started. people will be donating money to Also, a graph from the Wall Street Jour- James Stewart, a race director Susan G. Komen Central Texas, a nal said the average starting salary for mid- with Color Me Rad, said the race foundation dedicated to breast can- career philosophy graduates without higher is based on the Indian celebration cer awareness and research. This degrees in 2008 was $81,200, beating out of Holi, which welcomes the spring year, the organization will act as a chemistry, political science and business season every year. charity partner for Color Me Rad in majors. “We wanted to do a race involved Waco. Other statistics from the Educational with color like that,” Stewart said. “It Destiny DeLillo, executive di- Testing Service showed philosophy majors is a good stepping stone to getting rector of Susan G. Komen Central score highest on both the verbal and analyt- healthy and with the party-like at- Texas, said she is happy that by be- ical writing aspect of the Graduate Record mosphere, it makes people want to ing a charity partner for the race, Examinations. join.” more people will become aware of “Employers want someone who can Participants are encouraged to breast cancer. make a logical argument,” Buras said. “They show up to the race in white cloth- “We are very excited to be part want someone who can boil complicated ing. As the race progresses, each of this event,” DeLillo said. “This ideas down and answer tough questions.” section of the run adds a new burst race touches younger people and it’s Not everyone, however, agrees that em- of colorful powder made of corn- our intention to make people more ployers want to hire philosophers. starch, which is thrown by the Color aware. Whatever money we raise Parker, Colo., junior Drake Gates, a Bomb Squad. or receive, 75 percent goes to local physics major, said philosophy is unneces- The finish line is where the color resources and the other 25 percent sary unless a person plans to teach. really comes out and lives up to the goes to our headquarter research in “Entry-level positions make or break COURTESY PHOTO your future,” he said. “They provide you Color Me Rad name. Everyone will The Waco Color Me Rad 5k will raise money for Susan G. Komen Central Texas. Participants get color bombs, which are packets SEE COLOR, page 6 will be showered with colored cornstarch from the race’s start to its finish. with a task. Philosophy trains you to ask why but not how to do something.” Where some see philosophy as theoreti- cal, Buras said philosophy guides action. He said what a person believes influences Waco businesses celebrate in walk for disabled workers what that person does. By Rebecca Fiedler Center, where Texas employers who pect,” Null said. “They can make great Free food has been donated for the “Everything I would be doing would be Staff Writer have enhanced and empowered the em- employees. They may need a little bit of event, and those who visit all of the ven- different if I thought there was no God,” he ployment of those with disabilities will extra accommodations, but that doesn’t dors at the resource fair can enter to win said. “Philosophy is a practical plan for liv- Several businesses in the area who be recognized. A walk to raise aware- mean that they shouldn’t be able to a door prize. ing well.” have excelled in hiring and accommo- ness for those with disabilities will be work, and work in an environment like There are no technical qualifications Buras was drawn to philosophy because dating people with disabilities are be- take place from 1:45 to 2 p.m. around everyone else.” that a local business must meet to be he wanted to answer the big questions ing honored Friday at the third annual the convention center, followed by the The incorporated resource fair will honored at Walk ‘N Roll, Nunn said. A about faith. Walk ‘N Roll event downtown, said Kim recognition of local businesses and a re- connect people with disabilities to pro- collaboration of disability organizations, “I had heard the saying ‘Smart people Nunn, co-chair for Walk ‘N Roll. source fair from 2 to 4 p.m. viders of beneficial services, Nunn said. including the Texas Department of As- outgrow God,’” he said. “That bothered me.” Walk ‘N Roll will begin after the Lex “The message is that people with dis- There will be Zumba demonstrations sistive and Rehabilitative Services, con- Buras said studying philosophy gave Freiden Employment Awards ceremony abilities are not different from anyone and classes for people with and without at 11:30 a.m. in the Waco Convention else, especially in the employment as- disabilities. SEE WALK, page 6 SEE CAREERS, page 6 U.S. and Switzerland: Ambassador spills By Paula Ann Solis portance of American-Euro- many ways that Switzerland car- Staff Writer pean relations is on the decline ries a heavy load in international because of the relative calm in relations. Manuel Sager, the ambas- Europe. “How we define countries, sador of Switzerland to the “This suggests that our value like with individuals, can be de- United States, discussed the im- is measured by our trouble and scribed in various ways like size poratance of a direct democracy that is not how we like to define of power, size of wealth, values, and trust in the government relations between states,” Sager geography, natural resources, with Baylor Model United Na- said. efforts in the international com- tions students Tuesday. He said Europe has taken munity and by mistakes,” Sager “Our office heard from am- a large role in supporting the said. bassador Sager that he would U.S. during the recent chemical For Switzerland, its relatively be traveling through Texas weapons crisis and that Switzer- small land mass and population this week and we invited him land in particular has strong ties of 8 million has not limited its to speak to a group of our stu- to the U.S. size of power and wealth, Sager dents,” said Jordan Hannah, the Switzerland acts as a media- said. Instead, the Swiss have Ambassador Manuel Sager deputy chief of staff for the of- tor and communication chan- learned to globalize their mar- fice of the Baylor president, said. nel for the United States, which ket and to protect their natural “We wanted to capitalize on this University alumnus and Bay- does not have diplomatic rela- resources. TRAVIS TAYLOR | LARIAT PHOTO opportunity and he graciously lor President Ken Starr, Sager tions with Cuba or Iran, Sager While visiting Austin, Sager accepted.” compared key parts of Switzer- said.