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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 individuals 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. Because of this diplomatic said he saw waste bins for re- Painting with a twist After an introduction Tues- land government and American impasse, Sager said he jokingly cycling and others for landfills. Rachel Craig, founder of Cradled, an organization that supports families who day in the Armstrong Brown- policy. refers to himself as the Cuban Landfills are nonexistent in have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, early infant death and infertility, paints ing Library and a lesson on the Sager began by refuting the ambassador at times. Switzerland, Sager said. Accord- a peacock during a Paint With a Purpose fundraiser at Painting with a Twist on Baylor Sic ‘em from fellow Duke argument by some that the im- Sager said this is one of the Tuesday. The fundraiser raised $425 for the nonprofit group. SEE SWISS, page 6 Inside

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baylorlariat com Baylor Lariat WE’RE THERE WHEN YOU CAN’T BE Shutdown only hurts Americans Editor in chief Greg DeVries* Editorial City editor Linda Wilkins* As the government shutdown con- News editor tinues, America is realizing exactly how Alexa Brackin* much the government manages. While Republicans and Democrats continue to Assistant city editor Reubin Turner bicker and argue, America is paying the price of this temper tantrum though sev- Copy desk chief eral avenues. Linda Nguyen* The shutdown is supposed to prevent non-essential spending, but this isn’t hap- A&E editor pening in all cases. The servers that host Taylor Griffin* government websites are still running, but they are redirecting to a shutdown page. It Sports editor would have made more sense, if the gov- Daniel Hill* ernment wanted to really save money, to shut down the servers to federal websites. Photo editor It isn’t saving the government any money Travis Taylor to block these websites. They’re only an- Multimedia Editor noying the American people. Matt Hellman Shutting down the websites like this seem to be the act of a government trying Web Editor to prove a point. David Trower* As time passes, more and more agencies will run out of other operational Copy editor Taylor Rexrode funds, and be forced to furlough their workers and shut down all nonessential work. Copy editor One example is the federal courts. The Mashaal Hashmi courts will have enough funding to operate until Thursday or Friday, but after- Broadcast News Producer wards, courts will be forced to furlough Haley Peck nonessential workers. Jurors and court- Asst. Broadcast appointed lawyers won’t get paid until News Producer Congress provides funding. Leah Lebeau National parks were closed until President Barack Obama’s administration Punishing people for wandering onto White House. The Lincoln Memorial is clinical research at the National Institutes Staff writer agreed to allow states to use their own park areas seems wrong. These areas can- currently barricaded. The memorial re- of Health. Maleesa Johnson money to reopen the parks. not be completely blocked off, so people mained open during the 1995-96 shut- Medical research has been limited. Until that point, many Americans con- can easily walk onto the land despite the down. University researchers have been limited Staff writer tinued to go into national parks, monu- shutdown. Some have expressed concern that in their abilities to apply for grants and Ada Zhang ments and malls. These barricade hoppers Park rangers are at a loss as to what is these closures occurred because the gov- access government databases. PubMed, a have been committing acts of civil dis- OK to do to these trespassers. They could ernment would like to show how much it popular research article search engine, is Staff writer obedience. Some people have wondered fine them, ticket them, arrest them or just plays a part in the people’s lives. not being updated during the shutdown. Paula Solis whether this so-called civil disobedience kick them off the land. Regardless of the reason, the memo- If a compromise is not reached soon, should be punishable by law. These sites The park rangers’ authority in the mat- rials and parks should be kept open and we can imagine that the civil disobedience Staff writer ter is unclear. Depending on what their people should not be punished for enjoy- will only heighten, and to the detriment to Rebecca Fiedler are generally meant to be viewed by the public. One such place is the World War authority allows them to do, these parks ing them. the people. Sports writer II Memorial in Washington, D.C. may as well stay open to the public — as Many government agencies are not These are just a few of the many con- Parmida Schahhosseini Crowds pushed through the barriers they should. performing routine inspections, such as sequences of the government shutdown. Sunday to view the memorial. Should There have been rangers handing out the Food and Drug Administration, Cen- Regardless of whatever side is right or Sports writer these people be punished for wanting to tickets to people who do dare to walk on ters for Disease Control and Prevention wrong in the matter, a compromise must Shehan Jeyarajah remember? No. these lands. and the National Transportation Safety be reached. It doesn’t make sense to shut down a However, some of these public areas Board. The FDA and CDC were given The agencies shut down from these Photographer memorial anyway, regardless of what’s go- were not closed during previous shut- permission to handle recalls and out- back-and-forth arguments perform es- Constance Atton ing on with the government. It is govern- downs. What makes this one different? breaks, but since their main investigators sential roles in ensuring the health and ment property and maintained by federal According to the National Park Service, have been furloughed, it is more difficult safety of the American people. That has Photographer money, but the government is supposed some memorials such as the World War to handle these matters. to be more important than who’s right or Jill Swartzentruber to serve the people. II Memorial were closed by order of the Patients are not being accepted into wrong in Congress. Photographer Robby Hirst Editorial Cartoonist Asher Murphy* Ad Representative Sam Baerenwald Houston fan base should be ashamed The fans cheered. My Facebook wall confidence with Schaub before this week, time this has happened, and the burning seum, cheering for a fallen gladiator. Their Ad Representative began to fill with grateful posts. I stared I can’t imagine what that moment could of a jersey is an age-old display of crowd quarterback was injured and the standard Victoria Carroll at my TV, stunned at what I was hearing. have done to help him. displeasure. I didn’t take this to heart and silence expected was replaced by a jovial It didn’t seem to match up with what I Texans fans, including myself, are used just assumed no one actually owned a Ka- reaction ushering forth the next victim to Ad Representative was seeing on the screen. Houston Tex- to winning seasons at this point. Back-to- reem Jackson jersey. a ruthless band of mindless critics. Erica Owarume ans quarterback Matt Schaub gripped his back AFC South Divisional Champion- Schaub was back at it again the next I looked at my Facebook wall as people Ad Representative ankle in pain as I felt ashamed to be a Tex- ships have given fans a sort of swagger week in San Francisco, as he threw an in- thanked God for injuring the quarterback. Zachary Schmidt ans fan. that seemed unattainable in the David terception returned for a touchdown for I was amazed at the way “fans” reacted to a Carr days. It took the Texans five years to the fourth week in a row on his first pass man having his livelihood potentially put Delivery even gain a .500 record. of the game. My stomach sank. The team on the line. JD Davenport In 2007, Schaub was a welcome sur- couldn’t score and San Francisco running TJ Yates entered the game for the in- prise to fans. He delivered the first non- back Frank Gore ran all over the defense. jured Schaub and quickly showed why he Delivery losing record to the city and things started That week, I really started to worry. It was the backup. A 98-yard interception James Nolen looking different for the team. Aside from seemed like a logical approach. Fans flip return led to a 38-13 slaughtering of a the 2010-11 season, in which the Texans their panic switch when things don’t go Texans team with some problems to work broke records for how bad their defense the way they’re expecting. Texans fans, out. *Denotes member was, Schaub has led the team to an above however, seemed to flip a rage switch. The team will work out its problems. of editorial board .500 record. This isn’t a jaw-dropping sta- Later in the week, I thought I saw the I have faith in that. What I’m losing faith tistic by any means, but for a team so used low point of the Texans community. Re- in is the mentality of a community that I to losing, Schaub was finally a quarter- ports of fans showing up at the quarter- include myself in. The fans seem to have a back worth rallying around. back’s house to voice their dismay had short-term memory problem and can’t re-

Opinion He could get the ball to future Hall-of- me scratching my head. I couldn’t believe member the woes of yesteryear. The prob- The Baylor Lariat welcomes reader Famer Andre Johnson consistently. Add these “fans” would have the audacity to lems that existed at the beginning of the viewpoints through letters to the undrafted free agent superstar running show up at the Schaub family residence franchise are huge compared to the ones editor and guest columns. Opinions back Arian Foster, who ran behind a pro- just to tell him what he’d been hearing all the team faces today. A bump in the road Adam Harris | Reporter expressed in the Lariat are not nec- bowler-filled offensive line to the 2010 week. doesn’t warrant excitement for an injury. essarily those of the Baylor adminis- rushing championship. Add the Defen- The act was classless, and I started to As this season progresses, I’ll stay with tration, the Baylor Board of Regents For the first time since the 2010 sea- sive Rookie of the Year, linebacker Brian wonder how anyone could behave so ri- my team. After Yates’ performance Sun- or the Student Publications Board. son, the Houston Texans are coming off Cushing, and Defensive Player of the Year diculously. Then this week happened. day, I’ll stick with Schaub and hope for their fourth loss in a row. For the third JJ Watt, who came together to lead one of Late in the third quarter, the Texans a speedy recovery on his part. As for the week in a row, Texans fans have amazed the NFL’s most powerful defenses. found themselves in a hole. Puzzling play- classless fans that left me in awe in front of me with their lack of class regarding the All those elements joined forces to cre- calling and penalties at key moments as- my TV: The community would be better team they claim to love. ate that swagger in Houston, but only one sisted a St. Louis offense that made Hous- without you. Sunday’s actions displayed To contact the In a game where the team was favored is sending fans into an uproar in a season ton’s defense look weak. Schaub, however, the Texans fan base as barbaric. heavily, the St. Louis Rams blew out the of uncertainty. completed 15 of his 21 passes for 186 yards On behalf of the sane and reasonable Baylor Lariat: Texans on their visit to Reliant Stadium. It In week four, Schaub threw an in- and no interceptions — quietly one of his fans that exist in the community, I apolo- was already over when Schaub went down terception that led to an overtime loss better games of the year. gize for this pattern of embarrassing activ- with an injury to his ankle. against the Seattle Seahawks. Fans in the Schaub’s ankle twisted as he was ity and certainly hope it won’t continue. Trainers checked on him as he lis- parking lot of Reliant Stadium doused the sacked, and suddenly Texans fans showed Adam Harris is a senior journalism Newsroom: tened to a concentrated community re- quarterback’s jersey in lighter fluid and me exactly how terrible they can be. The major from Sugar Land. He is a reporter [email protected] joice in his pain. If there was an issue of burned the uniform. This isn’t the first crowd resembled the audience in the coli- for The Lariat. 254-710-1712 Corrections Letters

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Andrew D. Brosig | Associated Press Criminal cases, which are re- In Montana, U.S. Attorney coming from a country with so provide employee health insur- quired by law to go to a speedy Mike Cotter has requested stays much corruption and violence, he ance that covers forms of birth trial, are still moving ahead, as in more than a dozen civil cases, doesn’t understand why the lead- control it finds objectionable. Corn coming at you are most bankruptcy cases and with more to come. ers of this country of plenty can’t Attorneys for Geneva Col- appeals. Civil cases and those in Just over half of Cotter’s staff work together. “At what point do lege say a delay is unfair unless Cody Claude, 8, a third-grader at Raguet Elementary, fires immigration court, however, are has been furloughed, and while the politicians think about how the government also delays the a corncob dart he made at a target Tuesday, during Pioneer feeling the greatest impact from those who have been sent home many lives are dependent on reforms from taking effect Jan. 1. Days at Millard’s Crossing Historic Village in Nacogdoches. the shutdown. are eligible for unemployment them?” he said. If the shutdown goes on into “The Constitution tells us benefits, some of those who are Decisions on whether to delay the second half of October, juror what we have to do and we can’t working without a paycheck are civil cases vary district by district, reimbursement funds could run control our workload. It walks in considering borrowing money or and often, case by case. out — which would force courts the door, whether we’re funded dipping into retirement savings to — In New York, Preska issued to issue IOUs to jurors for their or not funded,” said U.S. District make ends meet, he said. an order stopping all civil cases, service. Courts may have to grap- Court Chief Judge Loretta Preska “We all have bills, car pay- except civil forfeiture cases. An ple with security issues: the U.S. in New York, who has put all civil ments, mortgages and medical exception is the government’s Marshal service has been work- Event to benefit cases except those already in trial suit against Bank of America ing without pay, but it’s unclear payments to make,” Cotter said. on hold at the request of the U.S. Immigration court proceed- Corp. over high-risk mortgages how long that can continue, said Attorney there. ings are largely shut down, too. sold before the financial crisis by Charlie Hall, a spokesman for the local victims of She said the nearly 450 district Rafael Sanchez has been wait- Countrywide Financial, which Administrative Office of the U.S. court employees that serve the ing two years to make his case the bank acquired in 2008. Courts. New York metro area will report for a green card after he and his — In Washington, the Justice Federal public defenders also to work to keep criminal cases on family from Bogota, Colombia, Department was recently denied are feeling the crunch, deferring domestic violence track even if funds run out. Offi- overstayed their U.S. tourist visa a request prompted by the shut- an increasing number of cases By Rayne Brown we go hard for,” said Family Abuse cials at courts based in San Fran- in 1997. Their New Hampshire down to push back a November to private attorneys — a practice Reporter Center Executive Director Kathy cisco, Philadelphia and St. Louis, court hearing scheduled for trial in its antitrust lawsuit aimed that had already been in the rise Reid. “It’s good people getting to- Mo., also say their employees will Wednesday (Oct. 9) was canceled at blocking the merger of Ameri- due to cuts from the automatic In honor of domestic violence gether for a good cause.” work. because of the shutdown. can Airlines and US Airways. budget cuts earlier this year. month, the Family Abuse Center The Family Abuse Center is Prosecutors, staff and experts Sanchez’s daughter Karina, — In Pennsylvania, Justice of Waco is having a fundraiser to also partnering with Kaboom, a support victims of domestic vio- national non-profit that builds lence. playgrounds, and BlueCross It will take place from 6:30 to BlueShield of Texas to design 9 p.m. Thursday in the Phoenix and build a new playground for Ballroom at 4101 S. Third St. Pro- the children at the Family Abuse ceeds from the fundraiser will go Center. to the Family Abuse Center Ser- According to the Family Abuse vices. The fundraiser will include Center the goal of this project is to food, a silent auction and enter- provide the children in the center tainment featuring Waco talent. with a safe place to play since the Tickets are $50 each and tables current playground is outdated that seat eight are $500. Tickets and needs to be replaced. are available at the door. On Oct. 3, children were “It was full,” Family Abuse brought together for “Design Center Development Director Day” to draw their dream play- Virginia Feaster said of last year’s ground. The event was day one event. “We had a lot of people of the planning process. Next, there. It was such a good event be- Kaboom ill present three play- cause the majority of everything grounds to Family Abuse Center was donated.” and by 2:30 p.m. Dec. 14, they will Tickets and tables can be pur- cut the ribbon and open the play- chased by calling 254-772-8999. ground. “Domestic violence is an issue

Greeks serve Waco kids on weekly basis By Rayne Brown on field trips and go swimming Reporter and we have snow cones. It’s fun. It’s something to do instead of just An after-school program with going home and being bored all homework help, snacks and a su- d ay.” pervised place to play and make For the first time this year, friends — this is the Boys and parents are charged $10 per week Girls Club of Waco. per child. Williams said that Since 1993, the Tau Alpha many people can’t afford the new Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fra- cost. The financial dilemma has ternity Inc. has dedicated a couple caused enrollment at The Boys of hours a week to spend with stu- and Girls Club of Waco to drop dents at The Boys and Girls Club. by about half. The fraternity commits every Fri- “I used to have 80 to 100 kids, day to helping children. now I have 43, 44, 45,” Williams Other Baylor organizations said. “It made me sad because I have pitched in as well. Cynthia love my children.” Williams, a program coordinator, Realizing the financial trouble said fraternities from the Multi- The Boys and Girls Club is facing, cultural Greek Council have do- the Alphas are doing what they nated toys for the children and can to help. Sigma Iota Alpha Sorority Inc. Philadelphia senior Jerry has started volunteering with Wells, Alpha community service the Alphas at The Boys and Girls chair, said they have plans to sell Club every Friday. T-shirts to raise money and they Volunteers are a large part of are looking to partner with Home The Boys and Girls Club and Wil- Depot and Lowe’s for materials to liams said she always welcomes renovate. more. The Alphas invite interest- They also want to set up schol- ed students to gather at 3:30 p.m. arships to sponsor kids who want Fridays in the Bill Daniel Student to continue attending The Boys Center by Einstein Bros. and Girls Club but can’t afford it. “When we come here during “We just want to do the most the school year, we do our home- where the least is,” Houston junior work,” 12-year-old Zharia Owens Chris Allen said. “We just wanted said. “Then we get to play and do to make a difference and make the snack time. In the summer we go most impactful difference.” Arts & Entertainment Wednesday | October 16, 2013* 4 what’s A ‘Golden’ duo comingup? >> The Deadzone & Chainsaw Golden Globes names Fey, Nightmare Haunted Houses Poehler to host 2014, 2015

8 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays in October. By Meredith Blake ful performance, which included Exit 345 North Interstate 35 near Elm Mott Los Angeles Times an ongoing gag about a made-up via McClatchy-Tribune film called “Dog President.” Visitors get scared silly at this double feature Waco The telecast was a ratings suc- NEW YORK — Amy Poehler cess, too, generating 19.7 mil- haunt. Tickets are $13 for each house or $20 for and Tina Fey will return to host lion viewers—the biggest Golden both. the Golden Globes for the next two Globes audience in six years. Their years, NBC announced Tuesday. banter was arguably the highlight “Tina and Amy are two of the of last month’s gloomy Emmys most talented comedic writer/per- telecast. >>Switchfoot in concert formers in our business and they Both Poehler and Fey have were a major reason the Golden longstanding ties to the peacock Globes was the most entertaining network, first as cast members on 7 p.m. Oct. 28 awards show of last season,” said “Saturday Night Live,” then as stars Waco Hall Paul Telegdy, president of alterna- of the series “Parks and Recre- tive and late-night programming at ation” and “30 Rock,” respectively. The alternative Christian rock band comes to Baylor NBC, which broadcasts the Golden Fey, who wrapped up her run on Globes. “We’re elated they wanted “30 Rock” in January, has a devel- with new music and the premiere of the new film to host together again and that they opment deal with Universal Televi- “Fading West.” Tickets can be purchased for $15 at committed for the next two years.” sion, and has already sold a pilot to the Bill Daniel Student Center box office or online at The duo hosted the show for NBC. Kirk McKoy | Los Angeles Times via McClatchy-Tribune baylor.edu/studentactivities. the first time this year, earning rave Poehler and Fey will return to reviews (from virtually everyone the 71st annual Golden Globes on Tina Fey, left, and Amy Poehler arrive for the 70th Annual Golden Globe except Taylor Swift) for their play- Jan. 12. Awards show at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 13 in Beverly Hills. Behind the ’stache: Nick Offerman exposed in new memoir By Jasmine Elist my loved ones, for school, and then even- of his lessons was to always maintain the separate Nick Offerman the person from Los Angeles Times tually for magazines and whatnot. But to attitude of a student. The older I get and Ron Swanson the character. When you’re via McClatchy-Tribune receive a 350-page hardcover, filled with the more I approach what might be called creating something like a memoir, does words completely from me, was really a mastery or competence in any of my given that get frustrating? LOS ANGELES — Fans of NBC’s bizarre feeling. professions, the more I understand what A. It’s amusing when people ask me “Parks and Recreation” know Nick Of- Q. In your memoir you share values he meant. Because as you rise in levels of questions as though I’m (Ron Swanson). ferman as Ron Swanson, but his very and principles that you achievement, it’s easy It would be like people asking Dan Castel- funny new memoir, “Paddle Your Own strive to live by, but you to grow more and more laneta questions as though he were Homer Canoe: One Man’s Fundamentals for also mention the im- “There will always be presumptuous in terms Simpson...They think that I’m inhabiting Delicious Living” (Dutton, $26.95), will portance of the teach- of a feeling that you Ron, instead of Ron being drawn by bril- allow readers to get to know the come- ers you’ve come across. improvements you can deserve accolades. It’s liant, hilarious comedy writers. The other dian behind the mustache. In the book, What is the best piece make, and that just easy to grow smug and day I had an experience at the venerable Offerman reveals he is a former student of advice you were giv- makes life a lot more bitter, thinking, “I’ve Eagle Rock restaurant the Oinkster. They of kabuki fight theater, a guitarist, a en by someone else that achieved this long- are doing me the great honor of creating woodworker, former set designer and stuck with you? enjoyable.” term life goal. That a burger around some of the flavors in my that, as a break dancer(!), he went by A. The short answer means I’m done learn- own carriage. We did this burger-tasting the name Tick Tock. He writes of woo- is the simple lesson Nick Offerman ing. When will they event, and some of the employees there ing actress Megan Mullally, who is now from my mom and dad throw me a parade?” I saw were visibly disappointed that I his wife. We caught up with Offerman to work hard and be And suddenly you’re couldn’t eat like Ron Swanson. over the phone. honest—and if you do those two things, bitter and angry, saying, “Don’t you all re- Ultimately, it’s amusing when people Q. You’re a man with many talents, nobody can ever hold any power over you. alize I’m the master of sweeping the floor?” try to dress me up as Ron. But when you and you wear many hats. How was your You might be making a meager living or a If you maintain the attitude of a stu- think about it, it’s one of the most sublime experience wearing the author hat for healthier living, but you’ll have your best dent, you know you’ll never achieve the problems a boy could ever wish for. People Mitchell Haaseth | NBC via McClatchy-Tribune the first time, writing your memoir? chance at remaining happy because you’re perfect floor sweeping. There will always sometimes ask me, “Aren’t you afraid you’ll Nick Offerman stars as Ron Swanson in NBC’s A. It’s been incredibly surreal and doing the best you can, and that’s all that be improvements you can make, and that never get cast again after being so defined comedy “Parks and Recreation.” His new gratifying. I suppose I never really can ever be asked of any man or woman. just makes life a lot more enjoyable, I find. in the role of Ron Swanson?” And I say, memoir, “Paddle Your Own Canoe: One Man’s dreamed I would write a book; I’ve of- The slightly more involved answer There’s something to shoot for productive- if that’s the trade-off for the greatest role Fundamentals for Delicious Living,” gives read- ten enjoyed writing funny things in a would be the lesson from my sensei, Shozo ly every day. anyone has ever had—I never could have ers a new perspective on the man behind the much shorter form for my friends, for Sato, who taught me kabuki theater. One Q. Many of your fans can’t—or won’t— fathomed a part as good as Ron Swanson. mustache.

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Walsh is third with almost 100 Bridgewater. Through six games a guy in that scenario, first time Baylor football has established yards less per game than Petty. for Louisville and five for Baylor, e v e r ’,” Briles said. “That’s reassur- a tradition of elite offense. In the Petty is the highest-rated quar- Petty is outplaying Bridgewater. ing to the guys around him be- last two seasons, the Bears have terback in the NCAA with a passer Petty has thrown for more yards cause they feel him. You can get finished second nationally in total rating of 231.0. He is also one of per game, more yards per attempt, lost in those situations in a hurry.” offense. only three quarterbacks to be in more rushing touchdowns, fewer Briles knows how impressive it With that history, Baylor came the top 10 in both passing yards interceptions and a higher passer is to show such poise as a first-year into this season with a world of ex- per game and completion percent- rating than Bridgewater. starting quarterback. pectations on the offensive. So far age; he is the only one to accom- Bridgewater has posted a passer “The thing that impresses me this season, the Bears have shat- plish that while also playing in a rating above 200 in three of his six about Bryce is that he has waited tered previous offensive records BCS automatic qualifying confer- games. Petty has been rated 200 his turn and he’s done it the right with junior quarterback Bryce ence. or higher in each of his five career way by improving while he’s not Petty at the helm. “Bryce’s confidence is growing starts. playing- both mentally and physi- Petty is third in a line of great more and more,” senior running There is no doubt that the cally,” Briles said. “I think that’s Baylor quarterbacks leading po- back Glasco Martin said. numbers are off the charts for critical in his development and ev- tent offenses. Heisman Trophy Petty has thrown for 13 touch- Petty, but numbers cannot tell the erybody’s story is different.” winner Robert Griffin III ranked downs and only a single intercep- whole story. Head football coach Petty smiles whenever he is sixth in passing yards per game in tion, one of only two players in the Art Briles has been complimen- asked about his feelings about his 2011, while leading an offense that NCAA to throw for 13 or more tary of Petty’s intangibles. performance this season. finished second in total yardage. touchdowns and one or fewer “I like guys that are competi- “I’ve been waiting four years Nick Florence led the nation in interceptions. The other is Heis- tors, and I like guys that are fear- for this,” Petty said. “God has had passing yards last year while also man Trophy-favorite sophomore less and that are very intelligent,” his hand in this whole process. It’s leading a team that finished second quarterback Marcus Mariota of Briles said. “I also like guys that now my turn to go out and play in total offense. Oregon. are mature.” and have fun. That’s what I try to Petty is currently fifth in the Through the first five starts of Briles told an anecdote about do each week.” country in passing yards per game his career, Petty has thrown for 300 game management from Satur- If Petty continues to do this while being part of an offense that yards and two touchdowns in each day’s game during his Monday each week, there may be a trip to leads the nation in total offense. game he has played. His worst press conference. Briles called Pet- New York City in his future. Petty is fifth in the nation and game this season was against Wof- ty over to walk him through how to Fans can watch Petty and Bay- first in the Big 12 in passing yards ford in a 312-yard, two-touchdown close out the end to the game, and lor football take on Iowa State at per game with 338.0 per game. performance. Petty has also rushed Petty came over and said he would 6 p.m. Saturday during the final Texas Tech quarterback Baker for a touchdown in each of the last break the huddle with 10 seconds homecoming game at Floyd Casey Orlin Wagner | Associated Press Mayfield is second in the Big four games. on the play clock and snap it at two Stadium. Junior quarterback Bryce Petty throws a pass on against Kansas State on Coming into the season, the seconds to run out the clock. Saturday in Manhattan, Kan. The Bears won 35-25. Experience key to special teams’ success By Parmida Schahhosseini that you do not win the football tiple school records such as most Sports Writer game. It not only deflates what you consecutive PATs made at 155 and have going on, but it inflates the most field goals made. For back- With Baylor’s flashy offense and c row d .” to-back years Jones is 100 percent improved defense, the third phase Roth got ridiculed and booed on PAT’s and has connected on 58 of the football team is often over- by the opposing fans, but that only percent of his field goals. His career looked. Baylor’s special teams have fueled his fire. As a punter he had long 58-yard field goal is the third been a model of consistency and to trust himself and move on to longest in school history. have helped boost Baylor to some the next kick. At 4th and 13, Roth key victories. When the game is responded with a 52-yard punt, “Hopefully, I get the despite being backed up at its own on the line, all eyes are on special chance to break more. teams because of the impact they 15-yard line. Roth’s confidence and can have on the outcome of a game. maturity allowed him to move on. It’s great to put my Special teams errors can lead “You have to be confident as a name in the record kicker or you’ll break,” Roth said. to potential points, becoming mo- books, especially at a mentum changers that can ener- Roth hasn’t had much of an op- gize the opposing team. portunity to punt because of how school like Baylor.” Senior placekicker Aaron Jones well the offense is doing. This year, and junior punter Spencer Roth he has punted 13 times, but aver- Aaron Jones | Senior placekicker know all about that as each has ages 43.2 yards a bunt. Despite not had his share of close game experi- having many chances, Roth doesn’t ences. lack any confidence. His ability to The pressure does not bother “It matters so much,” Roth said. be focused but keep a sense of hu- Jones, as he embraces the opportu- “Special teams is so important be- mor is something he credits to en- nity. Jones has put in time during cause it’s such an advantage when hancing his game. the summer to improve his kicking we have good special teams.” Jones displays that same men- and break even more records. The significance of special tality, which contributes to the “Hopefully, I get the chance teams was evident against Kan- chemistry that the main special to break more,” Jones said. “It’s sas State when Roth’s punt was teams player have. When the game great to put my name in the record blocked in the third quarter, shift- is on the line, Jones has his meth- books, especially at a school like ing the momentum to the Wild- ods to keep light of the situations. Baylor. The main goal though is to cats. Kansas State went on to score “Just to stay calm,” Jones said. “I win games. That’s objective num- a touchdown on the ensuing drive, talk to my holder Brody [Trahan] ber one.” which led to 12 unanswered points and my snapper Zach [Northern]. Both players realize their im- to put Baylor in a second-half defi- Those guys are great, most depend- portance to the team and continue cit for the first time this season. able guys that I know. I’m confi- to perfect their craft, so they can “We looked death in the face dent that they’re going to get the conquer in the critical moments. the other day and said not today,” job done, so I can do my job.” While special teams can be a Baylor head coach Art Briles said. Photo Courtesy of Baylor Athletics Jones is the all-time Baylor loose bunch, when it is time to “If you’re on the road and get a Senior placekicker Aaron Jones kicks off against ULM on Sept. 21 at Floyd Casey Stadium. Jones is Baylor’s scoring leader with 375 points in make a momentum-shifting play, punt blocked, it’s about 90 percent all-time scoring leader with 375 points in his career. Jones has also broken a multitude of other school records. his career. Jones has broken mul- they are ready to impact the game.

At a Glance

A quick look at the Big 12 Conference football standings:

Texas Tech 3-0

Texas 3-0

Baylor 2-0

Oklahoma 2-1

Oklahoma State 1-1

TCU 1-2

West Virginia 1-2

Kansas 0-2

Iowa State 0-2

Kansas State 0-3 | baylorlariat com News WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 16, 2013 6 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com SWISS from Page 1 ing to the Federal Department of Foreign This type of on-the-job learning that Affairs for Switzerland, direct disposal of Sager credits for the 3.6 percent of youth waste in landfills was banned by law in Janu- unemployment is growing in popularity in ary 2000. places like America. It was a subject touched “We’re world champions in recycling,” upon by President Barack Obama during his Sager said. 2009 State of the Union Address. Another key success of the Swiss system “I ask every American to commit to at noted highly by Sager includes the strong least one year or more of higher education use of a direct democracy that allows citi- or career training,” Obama said in 2009. zens to directly vote on issues and on con- “This can be community college or a four- stitutional amendments similar to the way year school, vocational training or an ap- Texans vote on propositions. prenticeship. But whatever the training may One example of direct democracy at be, every American will need to get more Studying work in Switzerland is the 2009 minaret than a high school diploma.” controversy in which minarets, prayer tow- But whichever policy on education, for- ers on mosques, were legally banned after eign policy or direct democracy that is ad- the majority passed a referendum. Sager opted by America, Sager said trust by the philosophy said as controversial as these referendums people in their government is the way to by the majority can be, they are a way for in- assure a brighter future. Trust that many dividuals to dictate. Though Sager noted the things will pay off in the future — pension may lead to majority is not always right and correctives plans, expensive educations, labor relations are in place to protect from policies that un- — is vital for any government. dermine the Swiss system. “If you think about it, many things are top careers “Hitler was elected by a democratic elec- first built into the future and a trust they will tion, after all,” Sager said. still be there,” Sager said. For students, the comparisons hit close Cypress senior Jessica Abbey, a Model By Brittney Horner to home when Sager discussed the Swiss ap- United Nations member, said she found Reporter proach to college. Sager said as a Swiss, he Sager’s lecture enlightening. does not believe a college education is nec- “I enjoyed the unique opportunity to Some people think majoring in philoso-essary for everyone and that in Switzerland, hear the perspective of another country Travis Taylor | Lariat Photo Editor phy is impractical, but others believe there two-thirds of high school graduates do not that shares similar ideals to our own,” Ab- Manuel Sager, ambassador of Switzerland to the United States, speaks to a group of students Tuesday in the Armstrong Browning are hidden benefits. pursue a college education. Instead, a voca- bey said. Library. “A great myth of our day is that philos-tional education is sought. ophy does not lead to a high paying posi- tion,” said Dr. Todd Buras, associate profes-WALK from Page 1 COLOR from Page 1 sor of religion. According to the Journal of Economicsider different businesses that have hired people with Dallas.” Education, philosophy majors lead all otherdisabilities. Sugar Land junior Walta Nemariam is already signed majors on the Law School Admission Test, Kelly Yarbrough, the chairwoman for the Waco up for the race with her team, Domination Formation. She often leading to careers in law. Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities, said thinks the race will be not only fun to participate in but will Also, a graph from the Wall Street Jour-businesses like the Prophecy Media Group, the Waco also be a good way to raise awareness of breast cancer. nal said the average starting salary for mid-Distribution Center and the Brazos Valley Center for “I always wanted to do Color Me Rad and I wanted to do career philosophy graduates without higherIndependent Living are all being honored by the Texas something fun and different,” Nemariam said. “I intend on degrees in 2008 was $81,200, beating outDepartment of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services. wearing all white. As for Komen being the charity partner, chemistry, political science and business “These businesses that have been selected have been I think any funding for them will be a good opportunity to majors. our partners for the last year that we are recognizing raise awareness. People in our community have fought with Other statistics from the Educationalthem now because they’ve done such great work in breast cancer and with the help of Komen, it could help these Testing Service showed philosophy majorshelping us to get people with disabilities employed,” Yar- p e op l e .” score highest on both the verbal and analyt-brough said. Abilene junior Amber Reese, a member of Domination ical writing aspect of the Graduate Record October is a big month for disability awareness, Null Formation, enjoyed a similar race in her hometown. Examinations. said. White Cane Day, a day that honors the blind is also “I participated in The Color Run race that came to Abilene “Employers want someone who canin October. Both events will be incorporated in the Walk and it was a lot of fun,” Reese said. “It’s just really cool seeing make a logical argument,” Buras said. “They‘N Roll. everyone doing it and participating as a community. I espe- want someone who can boil complicated Nunn is a member of the Waco Mayor’s Commit- cially love the end of the race. I looked like a Smurf. I also ideas down and answer tough questions.” tee for People with Disabilities, which is composed of think if people incorporate some pink in their outfits that day, Not everyone, however, agrees that em-people and businesses in community. The Committee is it would be cool to show support for breast cancer awareness.” ployers want to hire philosophers. one of the groups hosting the Walk ‘N Roll. Stewart said besides having Color Me Rad in America, it Parker, Colo., junior Drake Gates, a “We get together and discuss different resources is looking to expand. physics major, said philosophy is unneces-available for people with disabilities, what’s going on in “We do 100 races throughout America, but we’re taking it sary unless a person plans to teach. the disability community, bills being passed that might to Asia and Australia,” he said. “We want people to have fun “Entry-level positions make or breakaffect people with disabilities and different resources,” and get out there.” your future,” he said. “They provide youNunn said. People interested in entering the race have until Friday to with a task. Philosophy trains you to ask Yarbrough said the inclusion of those with disabili- sign up for late registration, as an individual or as a team, both why but not how to do something.” ties in the workforce maximizes the potential of all em- for the price of $45. To register, visit www.colormerad.com. Where some see philosophy as theoreti-ployees. To volunteer to be a part of the Color Bomb Squad, the cal, Buras said philosophy guides action. “It’s just another way to diversify your workforce,” group that throws colorful powder at race participants from He said what a person believes influencesshe said. the sidelines, people can email [email protected]. what that person does.

“Everything I would be doing would be from Page 1 different if I thought there was no God,” heCAREERS said. “Philosophy is a practical plan for liv- him the opportunity to develop ter parent, and he recommends of yourself and your world and ing well.” his faith. studying philosophy to anyone how you need to fit into it in or- Buras was drawn to philosophy because Buras is not the only one who plans to be a parent. der to flourish,” he said. he wanted to answer the big questions who chose to study philosophy “Children learn how to ask Buras said if he had a mega- about faith. in an attempt to address life- questions at an early age,” he phone and could send any mes- “I had heard the saying ‘Smart people defining questions. said. “They always ask ‘Why?” sage to Baylor students, it would outgrow God,’” he said. “That bothered me.” Ames, Iowa, doctoral candi- Tweedt said many parents be that they need to reflect on Buras said studying philosophy gave date Chris Tweedt said before are tempted to answer children’s all the knowledge they gain. studying philosophy, everything questions quickly, but studying He emphasized the impor- else he did was unsatisfying. philosophy allows for the im- tance of having meaningful “I found myself sitting in portant process of contempla- conversations. front of a computer screen do- tion. “Start a dialogue,” he said. ing monotonous things, but I “Thinking ahead makes you “The biggest questions are the had all these questions I wanted more consistent,” he said. ones we don’t know the answer to understand,” he said. Buras said those who want to. Just because we don’t know Tweedt said it is helpful for to incorporate philosophy into the answer, does not mean the anyone to take a class in logic or their lives often do not know answer is not there.” moral philosophy. what that entails — whether it Anyone interested in philo- “Philosophy helps people means thinking in solitude or sophical conversations can join better articulate their views,” he debating in public. He said it is the philosophy club on 4 p.m. said. great to question what philoso- on Thursdays in Morrison Hall. Tweedt is a father of three, phy, which is the Greek work for More information can be all of whom are under the age “love of wisdom,” looks like. found on the club’s Facebook of 5. “I define philosophy as inte- page or on the Baylor philoso- He said his studies in phi- grating all the things you know phy department website. Photo Illustration By Travis Taylor | Lariat Photo Editor losophy have made him a bet- into a coherent understanding

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