Perry, House Agree to Tap Reserve Fund

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WAITLIST from Page 1 TheWEDNESDAY | MARCH 16,Baylor 2011 Lariatwww.baylorlariat.com SPORTS Page 5 NEWS Page 3 A&E Page 4 Giant killers Big priorities at stake Real life guitar heroes Men’s tennis earns a signature Students spend spring break in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame win, beating No. 1 ranked Washington, D.C. lobbying for canonizes artists including Neil Diamond Tennessee in dramatic fashion causes that affect the Big 12 and the Alice Cooper Band Vol. 112 No. 28 © 2011, Baylor University In Print >> On the job hunt Perry, House agree to tap reserve fund Career Services offers a series of events to help Associated Press to the full House where, as in the steadfastly committed to protect- graduates find a job Senate, it would need the approval ing the remaining balance of the AUSTIN — Gov. Rick Perry of three-fifths of voting lawmak- Rainy Day Fund, and will not sign Page 3 and Texas House leaders ended a ers before becoming law. a 2012-2013 state budget that uses stalemate Tuesday by agreeing to While Perry agreed to use the Rainy Day Fund.” >> True beauty use about one-third of the state’s the Rainy Day Fund to address The state is facing a revenue reserve fund to plug a budget def- the 2011 deficit, he vowed not shortfall that could reach as high The Body IQ work team icit in the current fiscal year and to agree to use it to address the as $27 billion over the next two- hopes to help students to make $800 million in spending massive revenue shortfall that year budget when counting popu- raise self-esteem with the cuts to state agencies. remains as lawmakers tackle the lation growth and cost increases. “I Heart Me” campaign Shortly after Perry and House budget for 2012-2013. The next budget likely will in- Page 3 Speaker Joe Strauss announced “We have worked closely with clude severe cuts to all areas of they had reached an agreement to state leaders and lawmakers to state government, most heavily to tap $3.2 billion of the state’s Rainy balance the current budget, which public education and low-income Associated Press >> Dress to impress Day Fund to help close a project- includes using a one-time amount and elderly health care programs. Spring fashion is here: Look ed $4.3 billion deficit, the House from the Economic Stabilization Democratic Rep. Sylvester Budget Appropriations Committee chairman Jim Pitts, left, and vice chair- Appropriations Committee voted your best by following these Fund to help our budget deal Turner, of Houston, cautioned man Sylvester Turner discuss a released statement by Gov. Rick Perry unanimously to back the mea- with the impact of the national allowing use of $3.2 billion dollars from the state’s so-called Rainy Day tips and tricks sure. The vote sends the measure recession,” Perry said. “I remain SEE FUND, page 3 Fund to help balance the fiscal budget for 2011 only, Tuesday in Austin. Page 4

On the Web Baylor creates waitlist for fall By Sara Tirrito Staff Writer Hands of steel Baylor has again created a Watch the first part of waitlist for its incoming freshman series on craftsmen and class, with applications having al- craftswomen in Waco; ready topped 38,000, far surpass- this video features a local ing last fall’s 34,224 applications. blacksmith who creates However, students can still apply art out of steel to the university. Jennifer Carron, assistant vice baylorlariat.com president of admission services, said she believes the increasing numbers of applications have Viewpoints probably been spurred by success in previous years, more intentional recruitment and marketing out of Nick Berryman | Lariat Photographer “As a Christian state, among other factors. This year’s applicants are also community, we On top of the world ahead of last year’s class on mak- must realize that ing their spot-securing deposits. democracy, however The Baylor men’s tennis team lifts junior Julian Bley after he won the determining match against No. 1 ranked Tennessee on Tuesday, the The 10.7 percent growth has come team’s first ever win against a No. 1 ranked squad, at the Baylor Tennis Center. See story on page 5. at a higher rate from markets out great it may be, of state, rather than within Texas, said Jessica King Gereghty, direc- doesn’t trump the tor of admissions counseling and love and grace of recruitment. Christ. The people King Gereghty said in talking Green event to overtake zoo for a day to students it seems that Baylor is of Westboro Baptist more often one of applicants’ top Church are lost — By Leigh Ann Henry years. reuse and to cut down on waste,” coordinator at Baylor, said. “We’re two schools, rather than one of Reporter “Part of our mission is con- Kassner said. excited to do that.” their top three as in previous years. perhaps we can servation and education,” Connie There will be several organi- Green Mountain Energy Com- “The deposits coming in at a use Scripture and On Thursday, the Baylor sus- Kassner, education curator at Cam- zations with tables set up in the pany, an electricity provider that faster rate would show that stu- tainability department will be at eron Park Zoo, said. “We’re trying entry area promoting education, specializes in renewable energy, dents are ready to commit to Bay- true faith to show the Cameron Park Zoo while “It’s to do more things that involve the including the Baylor sustainability will have a table where it educates lor at an earlier time this year than the world the true Easy Being Green” takes place. public, more customer service pro- department and the Keep Waco patrons on renewable and sustain- last year or the year before last,” The event is a themed day grams and activities instead of rev- Beautiful committee, a nonprofit able energy. King Gereghty said. beauty of Christ. We geared toward sustainability and enue generating activities.” organization that was founded in The City of Waco Solid Waste However, Carron said uncer- shouldn’t, however, wildlife conservation. Kassner said the event will be 1979. Department is partnering with the tainty about funding for higher This will be the first time the held on St. Patrick’s Day in keeping “We get to interact with a new Hillcrest Professional Develop- education could have an impact suspend First zoo has hosted the event since it’s with the green theme. audience and let people know what ment School to have a table where on the incoming class. been tackling other renovations on Amendment rights “We want to remind people Baylor’s doing in sustainability,” SEE page 6 SEE page 6 zoo grounds for the past several ZOO, WAITLIST, to do so.” how important it is to recycle, to Smith Getterman, sustainability Page 2 Houston’s problem: Theater Bear Briefs human trafficking uplifts, The place to go to know By Caitlin Giddens “Organizations in Houston are the places to go Reporter trying to build trust and empow- entertains erment for trafficking victims,” PRSSA meeting Within 48 hours of running said Katy sophomore Kristina Robert Nash, public away from home, one in three Miller, an International Justice Waco area relations director for Austin’s young girls are at risk for human Mission member who attended By Stori Long trafficking. Sherry Matthews Marketing the trip. “They’re trying to restore Reporter Slavery seems to be a forgot- victims so they won’t fall into the Advocacy, will be the ten struggle. But as members trafficking world they know.” On a street once controlled by guest speaker at the Public of Baylor’s International Justice Houston has the second high- drug dealers and prostitutes, at a Relations Student Society Mission and other students dis- est trafficking population in the theater once used to show por- of America’s meeting at covered during their spring break country, closely trailing Los An- Courtesy Photo nographic films, Mission Waco is mission trip in Houston, sex traf- 6:30 p.m. today in the fifth geles. But local city organizations Students gather for a group photo at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Hous- working to create a haven where floor of Cashion Academic ficking brings human slavery to a are striving to end the epidemic. ton after meeting with prosecutors Ed Gallagher and Ruben Perez, as- all people — regardless of social Center. reality. “The reason Houston is so sistants to the U.S. attorney in Houston. status, race or culture — can come According to a 2009 Interna- impressive in its anti-human together in community. tional Labor Organization study, trafficking strategy is that sec- workers to tackle modern day students met with the Houston “People had given up on this Disaster relief 12.3 million people are enslaved tors that usually don’t commu- slavery from the criminal and vic- Restore and Rescue Coalition to neighborhood a long time ago,” Want to help out? Text the worldwide through human traf- nicate are working together,” said tim end. The issue is so systemic, discuss its role in fighting traf- Stevie Walker-Webb, director of word “Japan” to 80888 to ficking, and it’s a reality students Paige Panter, VISTA for service- so wide-reaching that meaningful ficking. Jubilee Theatre, said. “Mission give a $10 donation to The are determined to change by edu- learning in the student activities change will require several enti- “HRRC stressed the difference Waco is showing us that this neigh- Salvation Army’s earthquake cating Baylor and the community department. “Federal prosecu- ties to do their part.” SEE page 6 SEE page 6 relief work. of its existence. tors are collaborating with social During spring break, Baylor HOUSTON, THEATER Newspaper of the Year | Texas APME TheLariat Best Student Newspaper | Houston Press Club WEDNESDAY| MARCH 16, 2011 | the Opinion 2 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Progressive tunes: Four albums define college experience

College is a pretty magical on my iPod. time for a lot of reasons, most I was sitting in the basement of them obvious and well docu- of Moody Library studying for a mented. final exam that was surely incon- sequential compared to the dis- covery I was about to make. “On Fire” is a slow-burning stunner of an album, the kind of album you get lost in. It’s an album that’s greater than the sum of its minimal parts: singer Dean Wareham’s other- worldly wail paired with dreamy guitar textures, all swathed in a wall of reverb that makes the album sound absolutely huge. I may have discovered “On Fire” in 2008, nearly 20 years after it was released, but it still sounds both soothing and exciting every time I revisit it. James Byers | News Editor Junior year Band: Beach House One of the most underrated, Album: “Teen Dream” though, is the ample opportunity Year released: 2010 and free time that students have Discovered: 1/10/2010 to discover and consume music. Music makes everything more Here’s an album I didn’t so fun, whether you’re studying in much discover as anticipate. Moody Library, running the Bear I was already a fan of Beach Trail or exercising at the McLane House when the band released its SLC. third album last year. Thankfully As I prepare to graduate, I can’t the band, which consists of vocal- help but fondly remember some ist Victoria Legrand and guitarist of the wonderful musical discov- Alex Scally, delivered on its im- eries that became the soundtrack mense promise. to my time as an undergraduate. “Teen Dream” is an example Remedy for radical hate speech I’ve listened to a lot of music of a contemporary band at the over the last four years, probably height of its powers. The lush too much, but below are four al- dream pop that Beach House bums, one for each school year, perfected on the album was like lies in truth, not suppression which helped define my musi- a breath of spring air when it was cal development. Thanks to the released in the gloom of January. The Supreme Court’s recent unchristian. Westboro is refus- across the nation. magic of iTunes statistics I’ve also Scally’s delicate guitar lines ruling in Snyder v. Phelps involv- Editorial ing to acknowledge that the only The shocking statements that determined the approximate date are the perfect complement to these albums first hooked my Legrand’s earnest, emotive vocals. ing Westboro Baptist Church has deserves protection under the reason they have been granted the come from Westboro normally ears. “Teen Dream” is more than enraged many, but for others it First Amendment. freedom to protest at a soldier’s warrant generous press time. just my favorite album released in proves that the foundations of The College Media Advisers’ funeral is because that soldier, But, just as they have the right to Freshman year 2010; it’s also one of the defining the First Amendment cannot be 2011 spring college media con- as well as thousands before him speak, we have the right to ignore. Band: Pavement albums of my college years. shaken. vention at the Marriot Marquis or her, laid their life down for lib- Whether or not you agree with Album: “Crooked Rain, Crooked Westboro Baptist Church, a Times Square invited Margie erty and freedom in America. the mission of Westboro and how Rain” Senior year radical self-proclaimed Christian Phelps, attorney and daughter of The hypocrisy that runs ram- they carry it out is not the issue. Year released: 1994 Band: The Modern Lovers group protests at military funer- Fred Phelps Sr., founder of West- pant in the group that has the In fact, disagreeing with them Discovered: 11/24/2007 Album: “The Modern Lovers” als, praising the death of soldiers. boro Baptist Church, to speak right to spew hatred solely be- furthers the free speech process Year released: 1976 The church also protests against Monday on the recent ruling and cause of the democracy secured and allows the country to grow I was barely a freshman when Discovered: 10/20/2010 homosexuality and claims that the First Amendment. by the people it insults is sicken- and unite under free speech. I discovered Pavement, a band of God is punishing the United Margie Phelps discussed the ing. But there is hope. We can’t suspend the protec- lovable alternative slackers who The first and only studio -al States for supporting homosexu- importance of free speech and Chief Justice Roberts of the tion of Westboro’s speech because defined underground rock in the bum released by The Modern als. stated emphatically that the gov- Supreme Court encourages states that would hinder our ability to ’90s. “Crooked Rain, Crooked Lovers is a tour de force of ’70s The church members dem- ernment cannot — and should to pass laws that will create a buf- fight their anti-Gospel rhetoric. Rain,” the band’s second album, is rock and roll swagger. onstrate at funerals across the not — dictate what people should fer zone around funerals—there- Westboro Baptist Church has generally regarded as a classic but Labeled “proto-punk” for the country, picketing at least 1,000 or should not talk about. It is true by not limiting free speech but a mission that is antithetical to the I didn’t know that when I started influence it would have on punk feet from the funeral and on pub- that this protection of speech — still protecting the funeral-goers teachings of Jesus Christ. listening. Led by frontman Ste- rock, The Modern Lovers’ self- lic property. The protesters carry even the most unsavory of speech from obscene behavior. We must use every avenue — phen Malkmus, this album is an titled debut is a blast. Frontman hateful signs with proclamations — is vital to the continuation of a This type of law is the best legal including the written and spoken exhibition in smart songwriting Jonathan Richman captures the like “Thank God for Dead Sol- democratic government. solution since punishing West- word — to triumph over the mis- coupled with witty lyrics, catchy awkwardness, paranoia and thrill diers” across them. Without the ability to speak boro members for their speech guided lies of this organization. guitar hooks and a fair amount of of being young with a keen eye for Albert Snyder, the father of and publish on controversial top- would open the door to govern- As a Christian community, youthful angst, all tossed off with detail. Lance Cpl. Matthew A. Snyder, ics, the United States would cease ment control and censorship. we must realize that democracy, effortless cool. I would quickly Some of Richman’s best songs brought suit against Westboro for to exist as a free democracy. The buffer zone would not however great it may be, doesn’t pick up Pavement’s other four are downright creepy, like the picketing at his son’s funeral. The power of the press lies limit speech, but merely change trump the love and grace of albums and devour them. My stalker anthem and album high- Although Snyder won the case in the First Amendment and the the location where speech is pos- Christ. dream was fulfilled last July when light “Hospital,” while other cuts in lower courts, it was eventually power of democracy relies heavily sible. The people of Westboro Bap- I watched the reunited band per- like album opener “Roadrunner” appealed to the Supreme Court on the ability to check and bal- The media convention earlier tist Church are lost — perhaps we form live in Chicago. bounce with an infectious energy. which ruled in favor of West- ance every aspect of the govern- this week is just a further testa- can use Scripture and true faith Perfect for exercising, or just boro, 8-1. The ruling was a major ment. ment to how important this case to show the world the true beauty Sophomore year walking through campus with win for free speech proponents Westboro’s treatment of sol- has been to journalism and free of Christ. We shouldn’t, however, Band: Galaxie 500 some time to kill, “The Modern — firmly establishing that even diers and their families’, however, speech, and it is also a testament suspend First Amendment rights Album: “On Fire” Lovers” is a classic by any mea- inappropriate or offensive speech is more than disrespectful — it is to how controversial the case is to do so. Year released: 1989 sure. Discovered: 12/8/2008 James Byers is a senior busi- Letters to the Editor ness journalism major from India- I remember when I first cued napolis and the news editor for the College GameDay Thanks ment for our school. Keep up an appropriate Christian-based ity. From the rainbow logo and up Galaxie 500’s album “On Fire” Lariat. the good work. environment for the student the reiterations of the acronym From the heart of an alum body. The freedom of speech ‘LGBT’ in her change.org peti- who was unable to come back — Jim Burleson issue which Ms. Jones raises is tion, Tell Baylor University To Please recycle to campus on March 5th, I want Class of 2006 invalid, given this factor and Let Students Talk About Sexual- To submit a to say thank you to the students Baylor’s status as a private entity ity!, to the clear lack of consid- this issue letter to the editor for your fantastic presence on without a previously established eration for hetero-normative please e-mail ESPN’s “College Gameday.” SIF and Baylor public forum on its campus. behavior, this is not a group for pieces to Events such as “Gameday” Technicalities aside, there are the neutral discussion of general Lariat_Letters@ provide us with the opportunity The Baptist mission of Baylor several flaws in the substantive sexuality. baylor.edu to show off our university to the University is well known around parts of her argument as well. What they seek is official rec- Entries must be 300 world, and you seized the oppor- the world. Pursuant to this In accordance with her claim ognition from Baylor University, words or less and tunity with the kind of passion mission, Baylor has established on the neutrality of a sexuality and implicit acceptance from the include contact that we alumni love to see. a code of conduct it sees fit as discussion platform, the basis for student body based on a nebu- information Thank you for your atten- a private institution. Being a Sexual Identity Forum (SIF) is lous idea of imagined rights. dance, your energy, and your religious institution, it is within already geared towards a narrow willingness to postpone Spring the University’s rights under the segment of the student popula- — Yingyue Han Break in a stunning advertise- free exercise clause to determine tion – namely the LGBT minor- Class of 2013

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Copy desk chief Multimedia producer Sports writer Delivery Amanda Earp Ted Harrison Matt Larsen Esteban Diaz Sarah Kroll WEDNESDAY | MARCH 16, 2011 www.baylorlariat.com News the Baylor Lariat|3 Students “I Heart Me” to promote self-worth By Molly Dunn the issues that that entails,” Wood trade beach Reporter said. “Like diversity, what does that mean, what does that look like on Baylor and the Body IQ work our campus, how do we bring love team hope to change the commu- to issues of diversity, how can we nity in regards to diversity, respect, show love to diverse populations?” for politics compassion, justice, acceptance, Wood said the first 125 stu- service and freedom with the “I dents to sign up for the workshops student senator, and Robert Good- Heart Me” campaign. will receive a free T-shirt mimick- Student will, a Baylor ambassador, were in According to the student life ing the “I Heart NY” T-shirt. In- Washington, D.C. with the mission website, the purpose of the cam- stead, the shirt says “I Heart Me”, ambassadors to show the United States Congress paign is to inform students about with the word “agape” inside the travel to how involved students are in gov- the importance of caring for them- heart symbol. ernment’s dealings with education. selves and others by discovering an “Agape love is not based on Washington, D.C. The Baylor delegation met with Courtesy Photo identity based on intrinsic value contingencies,” Wood said. “It’s not other Big 12 student representa- rather than appearance, success or like you are loveable if you get A’s, From left: Robert Goodwill, Cedar Park junior, Katie Jo Baumgardner, Lou- tives to discuss the proposed cuts social status. if you’re skinny, if you’re muscular to lobby on behalf isburg, Kan., senior, U.S. Rep. Bill Flores, Miriam Hobma, Big Sandy junior Dr. Emma Wood, staff psychol- or if you’re a pure leader, it’s just to the Pell Grant and how the cuts and Paul Baumgardner, Louisburg, Kan., senior traveled to Washington, ogist in the counseling center, is of Baylor, Big 12 affect the multitude of students in D.C. over spring break to lobby on Baylor’s behalf. you are loveable because you are, the Big 12 who rely on it. one of the creators of the program. because you exist.” discussed funding for the Baylor also met with several other impor- By Will DeWitt As nine million students in the “Basically, our job is to raise The final part of the campaign Research and Innovation Collab- tant government figures, such as Reporter nation need Pell Grants to obtain awareness of body image issues on will be a training session from 7 to orative, which looks to transform Senators Kay Bailey Hutchinson higher education, this issue was a campus and eating concerns and 8:30 p.m. March 24 in Room 308 the old General Tire & Rubber Co. (R-Texas), Tom Coburn (R-Ok- While most students were en- major priority for the Big 12 stu- how that affects students,” Wood of the McLane Student Life Center. into a fully-fledged research build- la.), and John Cornyn (R-Texas). joying the beach or mountains dent representatives. said. “I personally spearheaded In order for students to be able ing. The collaborative, in turn, Wright said the group also met during spring break, five students “Cuts to education should be this idea of what if we just trans- to go to the second training work- would offer the Baylor engineering with Russ Sullivan, staff director from Baylor’s student government as minimal as possible because formed how you would work with shop, they must attend the first program its first doctoral program. for the Senate Finance Commit- and the Baylor student ambassador investing in higher education and body image issues to just yourself workshop on Thursday. “As Baylor, through 2012 and tee, and noted that he was just one program traveled to Washington, investing in research helps not only in general.” “The training will include how through the strategic planning of many Baylor graduates that are D.C. for the “Big 12 on the Hill,” a students, like us Baylor students, Wood said this campaign fo- to actually enact those kind of so- that’s going on, moves forward in currently working on the Hill. program lobbying for causes that but also helps the university, helps cuses on “finding value in yourself, cial actions, how to change a cam- their efforts to be a major research The Washington, D.C. program affect the Big 12 conference as well the state of Texas, helps the nation finding the things that are im- pus,” Wood said. “So we will teach institution, federal grants and fed- also allowed students to see oppor- as Baylor in particular. as a whole,” Katie Jo said portant and values that you have, students how to promote body im- eral funding are something that is tunities available after and perhaps Katie Jo Baumgardner, a senior On the second day, the Baylor learning to accept yourself, learn- age, like what do you need to do, very important when you are try- even before graduation. student senator and Baylor ambas- lobbying group focused mainly on ing to take care of yourself just how can you do it on campus, how ing to make that next step into re- “It was really nice to know that sador, Paul Baumgardner, Baylor research funding. like we would say take care of your do we fight sexism, how do we cel- ally the top research institutions,” Baylor’s preparing us for some re- ambassador and brother to Katie Meeting with US Rep. Bill body.” ebrate diversity and acknowledge Katie Jo said. ally great opportunities because we Jo, Michael Wright, student body Flores and US Rep. Louie Gohm- Van Davis, assistant director for it, how do I treat myself with com- Besides the two Congressio- see it in person in D.C.,” Hobma president, Miriam Hobma, junior ert, Texas congressman, the group fitness and nutrition education, is passion and how am I best able to nal representatives, the delegation said. a part of the Body IQ team as well be a role model to my friends and from Page 1 and said she hopes many students family?” FUND come to the workshops. Once students are trained and that people should not think House Appropriations Commit- House Speaker Joe Straus said Conservatives have argued the “I think this is going to be won- educated about each issue and core schools, nursing homes and Med- tee on Tuesday also would make the agreement allows the state to Rainy Day Fund should be pre- derful,” Davis said. “Because even value discussed, they will receive icaid providers will be spared from preserve about $6 billion of the served. though we are an eating disorder a decal to identify them as an ally budget cuts because of Tuesday’s reserve fund to cover future emer- “We can reasonably predict that awareness work team, body image or an advocate of the “I Heart Me” agreement. “We can reasonably gencies. economic pressures on the Texas is one facet of this whole campaign. campaign and what it promotes. “For the teachers that came to predict that economic “Today, Republican leaders state budget will be even more se- It’s bits and pieces of everything Davis and Wood said they this Capitol on Saturday and yes- pressures on the Texas locked in a plan to force up local vere in the next legislative session,” that we feel that is very important hope having student advocates will terday, to all the medical provid- taxes, make college more expen- said Talmadge Heflin, director of to the lives of our students.” help the campaign message spread ers walking the halls, all the chil- state budget will be sive, crowd more kids into class- the conservative Texas Public Pol- The first workshop of the two- through campus. dren concerned about their needs, even more severe in rooms, fire teachers, close nursing icy Foundation’s Center for Fiscal part campaign will be held from If the campaign is successful in nothing is going to be used from the next legislative homes, and cut basic health servic- Policy. 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday in the its first semester, Wood says she is the Rainy Day Fund to cover any of es for children and the disabled,” “It is the duty of those elected Baylor Sciences Building, Room hopeful that Body IQ could host their needs for the next two years,” session.” said Rep. Mike Villarreal, a Demo- to government to govern — and D110. similar campaigns with more fre- Turner said. crat from San Antonio, who is on it is the duty of those who elected Students attending the first quency in the future. The Rainy Day Fund, which is Talmadge Heflin | Director the House Appropriations Com- them to hold them accountable. workshop will be equipped with “It’s a very new concept for this expected to have a balance of $9.4 Texas Public Policy Foundation mittee. “Texans have already paid Now more than ever, Texans must an understanding of how to show campus,” Wood said. “I don’t think billion at the end of the next bud- taxes into the Rainy Day Fund, but demand that their Legislature craft agape love, defined as God’s love, we talk about diversity enough get period, is made up of revenue $800 million in agency cuts in the the governor would rather sit on a responsible, conservative state and to teach others how to love. here and there’s a lot of diversity from oil and gas taxes. current budget, which covers state the people’s money than use it to budget with no further use of the “Basically, we will go through on campus and that’s what makes The measure approved by the spending through Aug. 31. save our schools.” Rainy Day Fund,” Heflin said. and kind of comment on some of humans beautiful. Career Services to host events for seniors still seeking jobs By Molly Packer event. Fair will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. “Most of the companies in- “I just encourage them to stop by ployers and about 300 students Reporter The Lunch and Learn event is a Thursday in the Barfield Drawing terviewing are ones that have a and utilize those services that are from Baylor, McClennan Commu- new series of informational lunch- Room of the Student Union Build- recruiting budget — companies already paid for by the university.” nity College and Texas State Tech- In the midst of preparing for es for students, Carolyn Muska, as- ing. that take a bunch of college grads Additional Career Services nical College. final exams, maintaining good sociate director of Career Services, “Dress appropriately and bring and train them for the company,” events are happening in late April. Nall is also heading up a new grades and counting down the said. Along with the lunch being your resume,” Muska said. “You Donna Sparks, assistant director On April 19, Baylor will be col- event called “Senior Scramble” on days to graduation, searching for offered today, another Lunch and can also find more information at of Career Services, said. “IT and laborating with McClennan Com- April 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event a job still lies on the horizon for Learn event will take place in April www.hireabear.com.” engineering are specialties in high munity College, Texas State Tech- is targeted toward spring graduates many seniors. Over the next sev- targeted toward liberal arts majors. Muska said the Third Annual demand.” nical College and the Greater Waco who have not started on their job eral weeks, Career Services is of- Seniors will also have time to- Etiquette Dinner sponsored by To help students prepare for in- Chamber of Commerce for the search. fering several opportunities to day from 1 to 6 p.m. to stop by the Delta Epsilon Iota and Career Ser- terviews, Career Services offers re- fourth annual Work in Waco Job “For students who want to wrap students seeking assistance in their Stone Room of the Ferrell Center vices on March 24 from 6:30 to 8 sources such as an online interview Expo. up the semester, graduate and get job search. for the Bear Fair. p.m. stream that uses a webcam to allow Kevin Nall, associate director out of here, we wanted a fun and Career Services is hosting a “Seniors can order caps and “It’s everything from how to en- students to critique themselves as for Career Services, is helping set informal opportunity to come get Lunch and Learn event from noon gowns and check the spellings on ter a chair and sit down at a table to they practice interviewing in front up this event for students. information about interviewing, until 1 p.m. today in the lobby their diplomas. Career Services using your napkin that you can use of a computer. Mock interviews “We’ve got a lot of younger resumes, job searches and net- and study common areas in Sid will also have a booth there,” Mus- in professional interview settings,” and 30-minute career counseling talent available in the colleges in working,” Nall said. “We’re trying Richardson Building. Stephanie ka said. While ordering caps and Muska said. appointments are free services of- Waco and they don’t stay in Waco,” to provide a different venue for Scesney, a Target representative, gowns, seniors will have the oppor- The remainder of the spring se- fered through Baylor as well. Nall said. “We want to showcase that and we hope seniors will par- and Sean McCormick of the insur- tunity to get their resume reviewed mester will see various companies “A lot of people who recently local employers and show that ticipate at a high level.” ance company New York Life will by the faculty of Career Services doing on campus interviews at the graduated or are about to graduate there are nice opportunities here in Along with the opportunity be available to answer questions re- and ask any questions they may interview suites in Clifton Robin- say they wish they would’ve known Waco, too.” for help from Career Services, stu- lated to job searches. Cookies and have about their job search. son Tower and the basement of the about the resources offered by Ca- In the past, the event has gar- dents will receive a free dinner of drinks will also be provided at the The Nonprofit/Government Job Sid Richardson Building. reer Services sooner,” Sparks said. nered the attention of 40-50 em- scrambled eggs and pancakes.

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CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: DAWN TREADER (PG) (1:30) 4:00 GREEN HORNET (PG13) (1:00) 4:00 6:45 9:30 LITTLE FOCKERS (PG13) (2:00) 4:30 7:00 9:15 SANCTUM (R) 9:15 SEASONS OF THE WITCH (PG13) 6:45 9:30 TANGLED (PG) (1:45) 4:00 6:30 9:00 THE FIGHTER (PG13) (1:15) 4:15 7:00 9:45 YOGI BEAR (PG13) (1:30) 3:45 6:30 WEDNESDAY | MARCH 16, 2011 | the Arts & Entertainment 4 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducts honorees By Randy Lewis dramatic moment from an artist Ahmet Ertegun Award, given to part because of those mainstream Los Angeles Times whose onstage theatrics have often noteworthy record executives. tendencies. overshadowed his hits – teenage Perhaps not surprisingly, it “Why so long?” wondered Paul NEW YORK – Now into its sec- classics such as “School’s Out” and was the New Orleanian who first Simon while saluting Diamond, ond quarter-century, its rebellious “Eighteen.” turned heads. Even before he came before answering his own question. youth largely a memory and its In typical fashion, as mature onstage following his induction by “I have a theory. Six words: ‘You adolescence rapidly receding into and respectable as the hall of fame John Legend, R&B-funk-meister Don’t Bring Me Flowers Anymore.’ the past, the Rock and Roll Hall of has grown over time, singer and Mac Rebennack, a.k.a. Dr. John, Beautiful love song. Recorded with Fame’s annual induction ceremony frontman Vincent Furnier, a.k.a. stood out in his neon purple at- Barbra Streisand, one of the great canonized Neil Diamond, the Alice Cooper, made his acceptance tire amid a sea of penguin-suited voices of our time. But Barbra Stre- Cooper band, Tom Waits, Dr. John speech with his neck and shoul- men and evening-gown-bedecked isand, rock and roll? I don’t think and Darlene Love as its newest per- ders draped with a yellow boa – the women. Rebennack is best known they even allow that kind of DNA former honorees on Monday night snake, not the scarf. Then he salut- for his virtuoso piano version of near this place.” at the Waldorf Astoria in Manhat- ed his wife on their 35th wedding “Iko Iko” and his own classics “I For his part, Waits, whose work tan. anniversary. Walk on Gilded Splinters” and over the last four decades he has All five had long been eligible Bette Midler referenced her “Right Place Wrong Time,” which described as composed of “brawl- under the hall’s requirement that own status among the overlooked he played Monday with full-force ers, bawlers and bastards,” pon- acts only become candidates 25 when inducting Love. “I’m so hap- backing from the 20-piece, Paul dered the usefulness of his award. years after the release of their first py to be here,” she told the black- Shaffer-led big band and chorus. Upon learning of his nomination recording, making this something tie audience of several hundred Legend joined for a piano fest on in December, Waits had released of a catch-up year for those like that also included Bruce Springs- “Such a Night.” a typically wry statement: “I never Cooper, Diamond and Love, all teen, Neil Young, Bob Geldof and Dr. John has been a crucial really cared about the Rock and of whom sold millions of records Robbie Robertson among its rock figure in the pantheon of New Or- Roll Hall of Fame ... but now I am in their prime, or in the cases of star elite. “Now when you Google leans rock, funk and R&B for 50 surprised to discover how much I Waits and Dr. John, artists whose ‘Bette Midler’ and ‘Rock and Roll years. But he, too, has held more D O c are .” critically admired work hadn’t Hall of Fame,’ at least something of a cult following rather than On Monday night, after a loo- been accompanied by the kind of will come up.” the kind of broad-based popular- pily poetic introduction from fel- commercial success that might Midler said that Love’s voice on ity that has worked in favor of so low musical iconoclast Neil Young have helped usher them into the such Phil Spector-produced hits many inductees over the years. (who later joined Waits for a rendi- hall earlier. as “He’s a Rebel” had “changed the Conversely, Neil Diamond tion of the latter’s “Get Behind the The performers quickly made world. Now girls all wanted the came onstage snapping digital Mule”), the newly enshrined Waits up for lost time, though. Upon rebel guy. ... She picked us up by McClatchy-Tribune photos of the crowd before him, identified one potential reason for being inducted by his shock-rock the scruff of our necks and shook Alice Cooper, the front man for the Alice Cooper band was one of the five capturing a moment that he per- his excitement. Holding the statu- disciple Rob Zombie, Cooper and the starch out of us.” Midler later recent inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. haps thought might never arrive ette, he noted that it was “really his band mates opened with a joined the jam session for a rous- for the opposite reason. Despite heavy. string of their hook-filled ‘70s hits ing version of “He’s a Rebel.” voice in his Wall of Sound.” Her Art Rupe, founder of Los Ange- his widely respected skills as a I’m wondering if there’s a accompanied by a choir of ghoul- Near tears, Love noted that she speech elicited a standing ovation. les-based Specialty Records, which songwriter and his long history as keychain version I can keep on me ishly outfitted and makeup-laden will turn 70 later this year, and Later, she sang “Zip-A-Dee-Doo- was home to Little Richard and, for an entertainer known for appeal- so some day a guy will say ‘Pete, kids from the Ronald McDonald thanked Spector “for recognizing Dah” with Springsteen playing a a time, Sam Cooke, was entered ing to Middle America, he’d previ- take the cuffs off – he’s a hall of house of New York. It was an aptly my talent and making me the main lowdown solo on a Telecaster. into the hall as a recipient of the ously been passed over at least in famer.’ “ Look before you leap into a new spring wardrobe By Debra D. Bass there’s a hole on the left cheek of Once you’ve gone through So, now it’s time to unpack terations, don’t hang it up. I repeat: your only white shirt ruined by St. Louis Post-Dispatch your pants before you leave the your entire winter closet, remem- your spring and summer clothes. Do not hang it up. sweat stains? Do you need a couple house. ber to wash or dry clean anything Just like you reassessed your win- Put the items in a bag for the of spring dresses that are work- We can officially enjoy more OK, now that we’ve got that you need to pack away for next ter clothes, do the same with your tailor and put it by the front door appropriate? sunshine thanks to daylight-saving out of the way, don’t just pack your fall, especially coats. The interior warm-weather attire. Try things on so that you can actually take it to It’s painful and tedious, but it’s time, and we’re finally free to pack winter clothes. Scrutinize them. of shoes should be sprayed with a in front of your full-length mirror. the tailor instead of thinking about better to know exactly what’s in up our snow boots and heavy coats. Did you wear it? Did you like wear- disinfectant before packing, and by Ask yourself if you still like it. taking it to the tailor or forgetting your closet so that you can get the So while you’re rooting around ing it? Does it need repair? Does it all means brush off the crud, spot Does it fit? Is it stained or ripped? to take it to the tailor. most out of your clothes. It’s also in the closet looking for your san- still fit? Does it add real value and clean and wash the soles of your What will you wear it with? Do the Now that you’ve got all your a great idea to shed outdated, ill- dals and tank tops, it’s a good time diversity to your wardrobe or is it shoes (salt residue corrodes cars; buttons need fortifying? spring to summer wardrobe items fitting and superfluous items that to reassess your wardrobe before just something to throw on when think of what it will do to your Now that you’ve got time to try in the closet, do a little merchan- clog up your wardrobe. Don’t just you do any spring shopping. everything else is dirty? footwear). Besides, who wants to things on (Note: You should try ev- dising. keep it because you bought it. We If you do not own a full-length And finally, is it really worth open up a box of dirty clothes and erything on if it’s worth keeping), Group clothing by type and should learn from our mistakes. mirror, buy one. Stat. You can’t packing or should you put it in shoes? it’s a good time to experiment with style. Maxi dresses together, light Don’t punish yourself for buying a dress properly if you can’t see your- the charity pile? End of season is a By the way, don’t pack your new options. Try wearing your short-sleeve shirts together, long- green neon shirt or cheetah print self. It doesn’t have to be elaborate, great time to let things go because leather or faux-leather boots just new fall blazer with a T-shirt and sleeve knits together, blazers, jeans, Kimono top on whim by making the cheap $10 hang-on-the-back- by the time you’ll wear it again, yet. You will probably want to ditch last year’s spring skirt, try wearing slacks, skirts, etc. And if you’re re- yourself look at it every single day. of-the-door variety works fine. But you’ll probably have forgotten the tights, but you can still wear a mock turtleneck over a summer ally ambitious, coordinate by color. The more things in your closet make sure you’ve got good lighting about it. Dump the dead weight in most boots into spring. Lighter tunic and leggings or add a boy- It’s a good way to figure out if you that you love (not feel so-so about, and enough room to back up and your closet to make room for the weight dresses and skirts with tall friend cardigan to a maxi dress. have three black skirts too many. but love), the more likely you are to turn around. things you truly love and that truly and cropped boots can be a nice Experiment with mixing patterns You also can glance through feel good about getting dressed and Look at yourself from every flatter you. You’re going to shop balance of light and heavy. But and contrasting colors; some of the your closet and figure out if you’ve how you dress. angle, not just the front. You want between now and winter. You can don’t just wear a typical fall outfit looks might surprise you. got any gaps. Did all your jeans And isn’t that a good way to to be the first person to notice that replace it with something better. in April or you’ll look off-kilter. If something needs repair or al- end up in the charity pile? Was jump into spring?

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WEDNESDAY | MARCH 16, 2011 www.baylorlariat.com Sports the Baylor Lariat|5 Baylor Softball improves to 23-3 By Krista Pirtle order] to score early. He puts stress the beginning you fight hard to ex- Sports Writer on scoring early and scoring first. tend those at bats to slow her down wins in Being in the one spot you just have and in the fifth inning you get on After coming off a big week, to set the tone.” her. But we didn’t have that long a there was some worry that the Bay- Baylor started its scoring in the time to get on her, so we have to fig- lor Lady Bears softball team might first inning when freshman Holly ure it out and put the ball in more extra let up on the University of Texas at Holl came up to bat with the bases play like we did earlier.” Arlington on Tuesday night. loaded, singling to right field and The pitching staff for Baylor did That was not the case, as the scoring Shelton. Next up, senior KJ well also, as sophomore Courtney Lady Bears went on to blank the Freeland dropped a ball in shallow Repka and freshman Liz Paul held innings Mavericks, 5-0. right field, scoring Walker. the Mavericks scoreless. “We talked about [not letting In the second, Walker came to Repka threw five innings, allow- up] before the game,” head coach the plate with Lady Bears on first ing four hits and striking out three. By Matt Larsen Glenn Moore said. “It’s kind of hu- and second and scored both run- Paul came on to finish the game Sports Writer man nature and you see it so often; ners on her single to right center with three strikeouts and two walks they have a great high and they field. in the final two innings. Senior Chris Slater took advan- come back and let up. I was very Sophomore Kelsi Kettler scored “[Repka] threw some good tage of a rare chance at redemption proud of the effort we had today, the final Baylor run off a hit to left pitches with a feisty little lineup to give Baylor baseball an 11th in- and we came out and took control field by Shelton. that we’re facing,” Moore said. “She ning, 7-6 win over Florida Interna- of the game right away. We kind The Lady Bears couldn’t seem grew from this and we need her to tional Tuesday night. of fell asleep offensively toward the to figure out pitcher Callie Collins, continue to get better. With runners on second and end. I’d like to see more aggression who entered in the fourth inning, Moore thought Paul’s pitching third, Slater belted a ball over the early and more fight late in the at and could not get runners around had batters fooled as well. center fielder’s head that helped b at .” the bases. “[Paul’s] rise ball’s is pretty be- the Bears improve to 12-5 on the Sophomore Kathy Shelton filled Collins usually starts for the lievable, and she had them swing season and give coach Steve Smith the one spot in the lineup, usually Mavericks and had a 9-3 record and and miss at a couple of those,” his 600th career win as a head reserved for junior Kayce Walker, 1.23 ERA entering Tuesday. Moore said. “ I think every time we coach. All 600 have been at Baylor. and went 4 for 4 with two runs, two “When you see a good pitcher, can get those guys on the field and “It was a great team effort. We Nick Berryman | Lariat Photographer stolen bases and one RBI. especially when they come in the not bring in Canion is a positive.” “Just being in the one spot you middle of the game like that, it’s not The Lady Bears will finish up fought through an early deficit and No. 3 pitcher Trae Davis throws a pitch against Florida International Tues- really need to set the table for the unusual for a pitcher to shut you 11 games in 13 days with a double- battled back,” Slater said. day at Baylor Ballpark. Baylor trailed by as much as team,” Shelton said. “He really down for a little while,” Moore said. header at North Texas starting at 4 stresses that to me and Kayce [in “That’s why when you see them at p.m. today. five runs before completing the his first win of the season and im- Smith said. comeback. Its winning streak improves to 1-0. Speed would allow the Bears to proves to seven games. Baylor freshman Trae Davis inch closer in the fifth as Pinckard The Bears scratched across the struggled in his first career start, doubled and stole third to set him- game-tying run in the ninth in- Men’s tennis beat No. 1 Vols allowing four runs off three hits in self up to score on a sac fly from ning. Sophomore Steve DalPorto, just an inning of work. Smith later Slater. The Bears would strand two By Will Potter lin from Tennessee. Bley came per pumped to be back out there,” who reached on a walk, scored on said Davis’ arsenal, including a 93 more, though, this time on second Reporter back from a 4-2 deficit in the final Bley said. “Pulling out the win a throwing error after sophomore miles per hour fastball and a low and third, to end the inning at 6-2. set to reel off three games in a row today was such a big confidence Logan Vick’s bunt. 70s curveball, was not the problem. After giving up one in the Junior Julian Bley hit a cross- and take a 5-4 lead. The two play- boost for me, and I am thrilled But with Vick on second, ju- “I really think that’s on me, be- fourth, Kuntz kept the Panthers court winner to earn a third set, ers shared breaks and ended in a about how the match turned out.” nior Brooks Pinckard on third and cause clearly his stuff wasn’t a prob- scoreless in the next two innings, tiebreak win and clinch a dual third set tiebreaker. The win was key for Baylor in nobody out, the Bears could not lem; he’s throwing hard. But he’s and sophomore Max Garner added match victory for the men’s ten- “Julian’s resilience today was bouncing back from a tough loss notch the walk-off hit. Slater struck clearly not ready to start,” Smith two hitless innings of work. nis team over the No. 1 ranked unbelievable. He kept fighting to the then No. 1 ranked Virginia out, junior Josh Ludy popped said. “It’s not a knock against him; In the sixth, the bottom of the Tennessee Volunteers 4-3. As if throughout the match and eventu- Cavaliers over the weekend and out and junior Joey Hainsfurther it’s not like he has to be ready right Bears order picked up where the the first ever win for Baylor men’s ally took control when it mattered was evidence that the Bears can grounded out to end the inning. now. He’ll get another shot at it.” front half left off. A walk and a sin- tennis over a No. 1 ranked squad most and pulled out the win,” head play with the best. “I was definitely upset at myself. Junior Tyler Bremer took over gle put Hainsfurther and DalPorto wasn’t enough, his clutch play coach Matt Knoll said. “We needed this win today. I But the first thing coach Smith did for Davis in the second. The Pan- on first and second for Pinckard to came on his birthday. Bley took control when it mat- thought the team did a great job was pat me on the back and say, thers added one more against the drive home with his second double “I’m just so happy right now, I tered most and locked up the and I am proud of our guys,” Knoll ‘Flush it; move on to the next pitch, righty before the Bears answered in as many innings. Pinckard’s can’t even tell you how I feel,” Bley match 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (7-5). He did said. “We have belief that we can the next play,’” Slater said of his with one in the bottom of the in- speed cut the deficit to 6-5 as the said. “The win was huge for this not play in the Bears’ last match, win against the best; we just need- ninth inning strikeout. ning to bring it to 5-1. centerfielder stole third and then team and our season.” and Knoll put him back in the ed proof. Today we got that valida- Pinckard took the mound with Bremer kept FIU off the board advanced home on a throwing er- The win marks Baylor’s first lineup at the No. 6 spot to bring tion.” a runner on first in the top of the in the third, but the Panthers man- ror by FIU catcher Iosmel Leon. signature win over a top ranked in some intangibles for the biggest When asked about where this 10th inning and struck out the aged one more off of Bremer’s suc- “Whenever you go down 4-0 in opponent this season, and it came home match of the year. The move birthday ranked among the others side. He allowed a single in the cessor Brad Kuntz in the fourth. the first inning, your mood chang- in the most dramatic fashion. paid off for the Bears. for Bley he gave a smile and an- 11th, but the runner was retired “Bremer was very good. I es. It really shouldn’t, and we try With the overall match score “I didn’t play the last few swered, “This has to be the greatest on an inning-ending double play. thought Kuntz was the key in the our best not to let it,” Pinckard said. tied at 3-3, all eyes turned to Bley matches, so when coach told me birthday ever.” For his efforts, Pinckard received middle; he really settled us down,” “Luckily, it’s a nine inning game.” in his match against Jarryd Chap- that I was playing today I was su- WEDNESDAY | MARCH 16, 2011 | the News 6 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com WAITLIST from Page 1 ZOO from Page 1 HOUSTON from Page 1

“The Texas legislature, the prob- kids can make arts and crafts using between smuggling foreigners er said. “Providing an education and karaoke bars on the low-in- stances of unreliable data,” Panter lems with not only the TEG, but the recycled items. and trafficking girls,” Miller said. is really important because many come streets of Houston,” Miller said. Pell at the national level — we can’t Kassner said each organization “They’re not the same. But smug- trafficked persons are foreigners. said. “That’s when education of “Whether they are on the low predict how that’s going to affect will have volunteers manning tables gling can become human traffick- The YMCA in Houston also tries human trafficking is most impor- or high end, the numbers are stag- our class,” Carron said, referring to for the all-day event. i n g .” to improve the perspective victims tant. The police may not be able to gering. Still, we’ve found it to be the financial aid that may be cut by The gift shop promotes con- The students also met with have of relationships with men.” bust them for trafficking since it’s more useful to focus on the stories legislators. servation through its souvenir line prosecutors at the U.S. Attorney’s Because nearly every man difficult to prosecute, but they can of victims rather than the number. Students’ award letters and fi- called Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Office to learn how they prosecute these victims have encountered investigate the business for money Statistics don’t probe conversation nancial aid packages are currently which is sold year round. traffickers. has sexually exploited them, the laundering or other offenses.” and constructive dialogue in the being estimated with the worst-case The entire line will be discount- Miller said there is a lack of victims’ perspective of the op- As students learned at prosecu- way that stories do.” scenario in mind, Carron said. ed 25 percent in honor of “It’s Easy sympathy for trafficking victims, as posite gender is distorted. Even if tor Ed Gallagher’s office, the legal And Baylor students discov- The university has plans to Being Green.” smuggling and prostitution evoke victims survive human trafficking, perspective of fighting human traf- ered in Houston that starting the enroll approximately 3,100 fresh- There is also a competition that judgment in much of society. they may be permanently weary of ficking is also essential. conversation about human traf- men in the fall, a number not quite encourages patrons to bring their “Just because they’re foreigners men. But the YMCA is Houston is “This cause isn’t just for social ficking is the first step. The traf- reaching last year’s record 3,259. empty, aluminum cans. After en- or considered prostitutes doesn’t striving to redefine the role men workers,” Miller said. “[Gallagher ficking battle that lies ahead may This year’s waitlist has also been es- tering the zoo, guests get their cans mean they don’t deserve sympa- play in these women’s lives. is] committed to prosecuting these be daunting, but Sugar Land junior tablished about one month earlier weighed and the heaviest collection thy,” Miller said. “How can you ever enter the crimes and helping victims.” Alex Scheibner gained positivity than last year’s. wins a behind-the-scenes tour go- “It probably wasn’t their choice work world when you have a ha- Gallagher opened the conversa- from the Houston mission trip. “Last year, we had a record ing into areas typically restricted to to be sexually exploited. That’s tred and fear of men?” Miller tion by briefing students on recent “While the human traffick- number depositing and commit- zookeepers. why we’re striving to change how asked. trafficking cases and discussing the ing situation in Houston is enor- ting early on and sticking with us, “We recycle the cans for our ani- society sees these women because “That’s why the YMCA tries to statistics of sexual exploitation. mous, organizations are working so we are trying this year to man- mal enrichment fund called Cans they’re victims.” build victims’ trust.” The trafficking epidemicvery well together,” Scheibner said. age the class a little earlier,” Carron for Critters,” Kassner said. While in Houston, Baylor Baylor students also learned doesn’t just involve statistics, but “There’s also enormous progress in said. “I think 3,100 according to the Cans for Critters is a nonprofit students also met with the local the suspicious signs of businesses real stories of real people. preventing trafficking throughout university is a more manageable organization whose mission is to YMCA to learn about the services that serve as a trafficking front, “Because there is not a single, the last decade. The statistics may number.” help fund no-kill animal shelters. provided to trafficked persons. such as a 24-hour massage parlor. universally-held definition of traf- cause hopelessness, but these orga- Students on the waitlist can ex- Throughout the day, zookeepers “They actually work with vic- “Obviously there can’t be nu- ficking, and trafficking comes in nizations in Houston are bringing pect to be contacted by May 31 in will be speaking at various exhibits tims and try to restore them,” Mill- merous 24-hour massage parlors several forms, we encountered in- hopefulness.” regard to their admission status, but about wildlife conservation. Semi- will be contacted sooner if possible. nars are scheduled to begin at 9:30 THEATER from Page 1 “Prospective students can call a.m. and the last will be at 3 p.m. admissions counselors about their Speakers will discuss conserva- borhood is alive and fighting. Mis- said. “I was poor and had a pretty tear down the conception that the hopes and their dreams.” Associated Press application file, and their prospects tion of various species such as rep- sion Waco is about empowering the hard life as a child. But when I was theater is “a high-browed” form of McKenzie Miller, children’s di- on the waitlist,” Carron said. tiles, otters, coral reefs, birds of prey, people of this community.” about 12, a Baylor student came to entertainment. He wants to use Ju- rector at Mission Waco, echoes this “If we know anything earlier Mission Waco bought the con- my house and told us about Mission bilee Theatre to give theater back to sentiment. than that we’ll certainly contact stu- demned shopping area on North Waco Youth Center. They had to the people and community. “The kids have school plays dents the moment we’re confident “We want to remind 15th St. in 1994 from an owner who break down a few defenses but then Beyond showing movies, plays and stuff,” Miller said. “But not all they have a spot in the incoming people how important was happy to be rid of the building I just fell in love with Mission Waco.” the kids necessarily get exposed to c l a s s .” it is to recycle, to reuse that was located in an area with ram- With the help of his friends and them, so this is able to give them an Not only do the incoming class- pant crime and low property value. mentors at Mission Waco, Walker- “Theater allows the opportunity to do that. It also pro- es’ application numbers surpass and to cut down on Under Mission Waco, the Texas Webb applied and was accepted to kids to take on other vides them with an outlet for things those of previous years, their stan- waste.” Theatre became the Jubilee Theatre the University of North Texas in personas. It becomes they are going through. And the dardized test scores do as well, King Connie Kassner and the screen that once showed Denton where he double majored kids love it. They love trying new Gereghty said. The average SAT Cameron Park Zoo pornographic films now shows in performance arts and sociology. a safe place for them things and getting new experiences.” score for last fall’s freshman class movies dealing with issues such as After graduating in 2008, he felt the to discuss their fears, Most importantly, Walker-Webb was 1218, and the average ACT immigration, community and social pull to return to Waco, a calling he their hopes and their wants Jubilee Theatre to be some- score was 26.4. This year’s scores tigers and an orangutan training justice. struggled with at first. thing that engages the community have not yet been released. session. After 18 years of being a central “Coming home is always a little dreams.” and promotes harmony between all “It’s shaping up to be a record- Kassner said the zoo has hosted part of Mission Waco’s ministry, Ju- bittersweet,” he said. “I’ve changed, different kinds of people. breaking academic class; it seems this event in the past, but it’s never bilee Theatre was renovated last fall, and I see my neighborhood with Stevie Walker-Webb “This is what heaven will hope- like that’s going to happen,” King been this large. adding new curtains, new technol- new eyes.” Director of Jubilee Theatre fully look like,” Walker-Webb said, Gereghty said. “Currently this class, “In the past it’s been primar- ogy and a larger stage. It reopened in Jubilee Theatre, for Walker- “All kinds of different looking peo- on average, their academics are sig- ily the [zoo] education department October. With the new renovations Webb, is the perfect place to com- and holding music festivals, Jubilee ple, of different races and different nificantly higher.” having activities for just a couple came Walker-Webb, who began his bine his passions for performing, Theatre works to aid community socio-economic. A lot of places are Carron and King Gereghty at- hours, whereas this is zoowide. job as the director of Jubilee Theatre the Waco Community and ministry. outreach. Every Wednesday and exclusive. We want this to be a place tribute the increase to targeted re- Everyone’s involved in this event,” in January. Walker-Webb, however, He wants to use Jubilee Theatre to Thursday, youth of various ages of inclusion.” cruitment and faculty initiatives, Kassner said. will leave the position in August to promote quality art that convicts, from the Waco community come to Jubilee Theater is also hosting such as the Invitation to Excellence The schedule of events includes continue school in New York City. empowers and educates. Jubilee Theatre and do therapeutic “Waco’s Got Talent,” a citywide tal- program, which has grown in re- nine educational presentations at For Walker-Webb, Mission “We want to show quality art performing. ent show at 7 p.m. March 17 to 19 cent years. various exhibits and each lasts about Waco is not just a place of employ- that challenges people to think “Theater allows the kids to take that will give the citizens of Waco a Transfer student applications 10 minutes. ment. It’s much more personal than about themselves and their place in on other personas,” Walker-Webb chance to showcase their talent or to are not affected by the waitlist, and The events are open to the public that. the community,” he said. said. “It becomes a safe place for support those who do. Admission is are continuing to be processed as and are included in the price of the “I was a Mission Waco kid,” he Walker-Webb said he seeks to them to discuss their fears, their $6. usual. regular $9 admission for adults.