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TheWEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 27,Baylor 2010 Lariatwww.baylorlariat.com SPORTS Page 5 NEWS Page 3 A&E Page 4 Lee Leads Lineup All in the Family All aboard the Gospel Train Rangers star Cliff Lee first in line BU’s Institute for Family Business Major players in the Gospel music world, of Texas’ pitching rotation for pinpoints three businesses for like Dr. James Abbington, visit campus World Series against the Giants annual family-based award to participate in this year’s Gospel Train.

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>> Pathetic activity Meeting Paranormal Activity 2 boggles minds with stark similarities to predecessor Page 4 focuses >> Big 12 Roundup on POW See how the conference’s South teams are matching up in this weekend’s games benefits Page 5 By Meghan Hendrickson Staff writer On the Web As a part of the biannual meetings of the Veterans Affairs Prisoner of War Advisory Com- mittee, a panel discussion fea- tured local prisoners of war Tues- day afternoon at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. The primary role of the com- mittee, according to its charter, is to “assess the needs of former POWs, in the areas of service-

Makenzie Mason | Lariat Photographer connected VA disability com- pensation, VA medical care, and rehabilitation.” 101st Homecoming King for a Day Dr. Thomas M. McNish, chair- From the bonfire to the man of the Advisory Committee Dansville, N.Y. graduate student Heather Mustain chats with a trick-or-treater Tuesday in Brooks Residential Flats during Treat Night, an on Former Prisoners of War, said parade, check out the images event that allows the children of Baylor’s faculty and staff to trick or treat through residence halls and collect candy. that will forever define he hoped the discussion would foster suggestions for how best to

Baylor’s 101st Homecoming care for former POWs. baylorlariat.com “Hopefully we are able to carry your concerns and the con- >> Lariat Blog cerns of general former POWs From classic movie reviews effectively to the secretary [of the to a weekly devotional, department of veteran affairs], BU honors alumnus Allison with suggestions on how better to be sure to check out By Sara Tirrito their ac- lor sports, there’s none bigger award because of his work for provide care for former POWs,” Staff writer The Lariat’s blog at complish- than the Wall of Honor. There’s the Baylor Health Care System McNish said. baylorlariat.wordpress.com ments absolutely none better,” Richard in Dallas, where he is currently “There is urgency in that be- Joel Allison was honored as since leav- Hawkins, chairman of the Wall the president and CEO, and also cause a lot of former POWs won’t Viewpoints the newest member of the Baylor ing the uni- of Honor and president of the “B” because of his work in the com- be around within the next few Athletics Hall of Fame’s Wall of versity. Association, said. munity. y e ar s .” Honor Friday at the 2010 Baylor Nomi- “It’s not about how many This year, Allison was named The seven POWs in atten- “The only way to Athletics Hall of Fame banquet. nees for touchdowns you scored, how to Modern Healthcare’s “100 dance, along with the members Allison, who graduated in the award many games you won as a pitcher Most Powerful People in Health- of the advisory committee, shared fix this is showing 1970 with his bachelor’s degree are sug- in baseball or how many points care” list for the seventh consecu- their stories of captivity during in journalism and religion from gested by you scored in basketball.” tive year. players that their Allison Tuesday’s panel. Baylor, was a football letter win- other Bay- Instead, the award is focused His community work in- McNish was a POW dur- improper, spearing ner his senior year. lor letter winners, and then win- on the recipient’s distinguishing cludes being a member of various ing the Vietnam War, along with style of tackling will The Wall of Honor was created ners are chosen from these nomi- accomplishments after finish- boards, such as the Texas Asso- Robert Certain. in 2000 by the board of directors nees by a committee within the ing his or her athletic career and ciation of Voluntary Hospitals, Norman Bussell and Clarence not be tolerated. of the Baylor “B” Association as “B” Association. throughout life, Hawkins said. the Dallas Regional Chamber, the Earl Derrington, both commit- Either they an award to honor past letter win- The Wall of Honor is located Knox Pittard, former Baylor Dallas Education Foundation and tee members, were POWs during ners who have proceeded to bring in the “B” Room at Floyd Casey letter winner and former presi- the Center for Informed Faith, World War II. Committee mem- bring down their positive recognition to Baylor and Stadium. dent of the “B” Association, said opponents correctly the Athletics Department through “If there is an award in Bay- he nominated Allison for the SEE ALUMNUS, page 3 SEE P OW, page 3 or face suspension.” POW from Page 1 Page 2 Bear vs. Bear final round Bear Briefs

The place to go to know brings fifth moot victory the places to go By Dorian Davis “Half a point is as close as it Judge said. Reporter can theoretically get without it Judge said like many college Backpack, Backpack! being a tie,” second-year Baylor graduates, law students are shar- Interested in outdoor The Sheila and Walter Um- law student Joel Towner said. ing the pain of finding work in a adventures? The SLC phrey Law Center is celebrating Towner and his partner James rough economy. She registered after winning the Mack Kidd Willis, also a second-year law for the competition in hopes of is hosting Backpack Courtesy Photo Administrative Law Moot Court student, lost the close match. standing out from her classmates. Members of the moot court team clinched a fifth title for Baylor. Members 101 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Competition in Austin for the The tournament, sponsored With a trophy and the School of (L to R): Jose Magana, Coach Kathy Serr, Trey Duck, James Willis, Joel today at the Outdoor fifth year in a row. by the Administrative and Public Law reputation at stake, Judge Towner, Debran Meyer and Sarah Judge. The win came after two Bay- Law Section of the State Bar of spent hours each day preparing Commission’s special provisions have a lottery winner that won a Adventure Room. All lor teams made it into the final Texas, brings 16 teams from six her case with her teammate. that allow the state to deduct un- significant amount,” Towner said. round. Texas law schools. The teams are “We practiced every night for materials are included paid child support payments from “In this case, ten million dollars, The final match took place be- required to argue a case chosen two weeks and after that practiced for a $10 fee. No a person’s lottery winnings. so the defendant had to choose tween two Baylor law teams, with by a committee of state judges. every other day,” Judge said. “The lottery provisions that to sign away his winnings in a experience is required. second-year students Sarah Judge “It’s a way to distinguish Each year, teams are assigned were at issue were passed in 1997 contract and later [became] delin- and Jose Magana winning by just yourself, especially since Baylor a new case. This year’s topic cov- Learn everything you and 1999. And really, it’s just a half a point. is so well known for litigation,” ered the issue of the Texas Lottery need to know to plan rare situation where you had to SEE MOOT, page 3 your own weekend trip.

Phoenix entries In health care debate, does human dignity have a place? Want to get your work By Jade Mardirosian intellectual traditions. based on recognition that the de- Toombs was diagnosed with experience of loss and dignity,” published? Start prepar- Staff writer “Our symposium seeks to bate over health care will poten- multiple sclerosis in 1973 and Toombs said. “I will then sug- gather people from a variety of tially be one of the defining issues has worked to combine her philo- gest that the values and practices ing your poetry, short Baylor’s Institute for Faith academic disciplines and health of this time. sophical training with her first- of Christian community provide fiction, non-fiction, art and Learning will present the professions to think together “This conference is an attempt hand experience with an incur- an alternative context that nec- or photography. The fourth annual Baylor Symposium about the future of health care,” to bring together physicians, able disease in order to reflect on essarily changes the meaning of on Faith and Culture with a focus Davis said. “This conference is social workers, legal scholars, the experience of illness and dis- illness and vulnerability and that deadline for submis- on human dignity and the future inspired by the conviction that nurses, economists, chaplains, ability, the care of patients and the enhances human dignity.” sions to The Phoenix, of health care. a Christian understanding of administrators, aid workers, phi- relationship between health care Toombs said the conference is Baylor’s literature and The symposium will be Thurs- the dignity of the human person losophers and theologians to dia- providers and patients. important since issues regarding day through Saturday. should inform these fundamental logue together and take account “At the conference, I am go- dignity are central to the debate arts magazine, is Jan. Dr. Darin Davis, director of questions and others like them.” of the necessary place a Christian ing to be speaking from the per- on end-of-life care and concern- 15. For more informa- the Institute for Faith and Learn- Davis said debate concerning account of human dignity must spective of my own experience ing the care of patients with in- tion visit www.baylor. ing, explained the mission of health care in the United States play in this discussion,” Davis of neurological disease and the curable illness. this year’s symposium, which has been too often removed from said. experience of caring for my hus- “I hope that those who attend edu/phoenix. will host presentations by a va- deeper considerations about hu- S. Kay Toombs, emeritus as- band during the last six months my lecture will get a greater un- riety of speakers and will seek man dignity and the moral status sociate professor of philosophy of his life after he was diagnosed derstanding of those factors that to address significant issues from accorded to all. will be one of the featured speak- with cancer in order to discuss the vantage point of Christian This year’s theme was chosen ers at the conference. how cultural attitudes shape the SEE HEALTH, page 3 Newspaper of the Year | Texas APME TheLariat Best Student Newspaper | Houston Press Club WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 27, 2010 | the Opinion 2 Baylor Lariat www.baylorlariat.com Fight to overcome should be honored over prestige

Two athletes caught with pot should be traced back further and another wrapped up in an than the athlete who commit- abuse case. ted the act or the coach who While far from a normal recruited him. What should amaze us as a culture is not that our 20-year- old athletes are letting us down. What should amaze us is that a 20-year-old athlete has become the most highly es- teemed position a 10-year-old boy can aspire to. It is not the boy’s fault he wants to be the young athlete and it’s not the athlete’s fault he is so highly esteemed. Rather, it is a national community that exalts its college and pro ath- letes by way of time, attention and money. Matt Larsen | Sports Writer We live in a culture confused about who and what we value. week in Baylor Athletics, these What’s more, we are con- two isolated incidences which fused about who we are. occurred during the first week We are confused about what of October seem less eye-catch- it looks like to be a man in ing when put alongside the 85 America in 2010. other nationwide college foot- Women athletes are fully ball and basketball player ar- deserving of attention and ap- rests that took place from Janu- plause for their work, but on ary and August 31 of this year. the largest scale it is the worship It comes as little or no sur- of male athletes that brings so prise to any who doesn’t turn much confusion to eyes of the Hits should be policed in NFL two deaf ears to college sports nation’s youth. that athletes seem to appear in When the highest position n Oct. 19, Pittsburgh comes stronger as well, it should There are some opposed to even opponents, often leading with the the headlines for their off-field in life a 10-year-old boy can as- Steelers player James be commended for protecting policing the hits made in the NFL head. activities more and more. pire to is the 20-year-old athlete, Harrison learned he had players from such collisions. at all. It is a violent game, they With cameras watching from Yet before calling down the culture has set too low a bar beenO fined by the National Foot- The same day Harrison was say, one in which players under- every angle and slow-motion heaven on all college athletes for its young men. ball League for a tackle he made fined, two other players were stand the risks before suiting up. replay available, each hit can be and their coaches, one might Not to say that 20-year-old two days prior, involving a hel- fined, one of whom is a rook- But the roots of the NFL lie de- replayed on highlight reels and consider the sheer number of athletes have not worked hard met-to-helmet collision. He paid ie making $550,000 this year. cades ago, when players were not streamed to millions on the Inter- non-athlete college student ar- to achieve a praiseworthy goal. the $75,000 fine, contemplated For Brandon Meriweather, the subjected to scientifically tailored net. Most players try to make cor- rests that occur in a given year But the end goal of training retiring from the game but ulti- $50,000 fine cost more than a workouts and diets. rect tackles, keeping their heads as well. in any area of life should go way mately was back on the field the game’s worth of pay. In the NFL’s They were not as athleti- up, wrapping the opponent’s body Because a nationwide sta- beyond the age of 20. next week. defense, this fine definitely took cally tuned, nor was the game as with their arms and driving him tistic about non-athlete college The nation needs men who Had Harrison’s salary been a large chunk of income from evolved on the field with forma- to the ground. students is hard to come by, one will value principles of integrity, that of an average high school Meriweather and could make him tions and strategy. The plastic hel- It is when players lower their must narrow the situation. honor, fearlessness and leader- teacher, the fine would have pro- think twice about blatant, pur- met had just been invented and heads and turn themselves into But even a narrowed look ship, and the best part of those portionally equated to roughly poseful helmet-to-helmet hits. featured one small bar as a face- missiles that other players’ liveli- at college football fans reveals qualities is that every man deep $243, the same amount that But for highest-paid play- mask; pads were not as large and hoods are threatened. a snapshot of how many more down desires to exhibit every teacher might pay for speeding ers, the ones theoretically most did not cushion blows as well. Ev- The only way to fix this is non-athlete arrests occur dur- one of them. to get to class on time. As the athletic and capable of making erything in today’s game enables showing players that their im- ing a season. Before being swept away in NFL researches further into the the hardest tackles, fines will not defensive players to become tor- proper, spearing style of tackling In 2008, the University of the power and wealth associated damage of head injuries, athletes make much of an impact. Players pedoes on the field. High-impact will not be tolerated. Either they Florida recorded 134 fan arrests with sports, we are first drawn continue getting faster and stron- must be suspended if they break helmets and pads make players bring down their opponents cor- on game days alone. to the fight for victory that is ger and protective equipment be- the helmet-to-helmet hit rule. feel invincible as they spear their rectly or face suspension. The year before 144, ga- embedded in our values as men. tor fans were arrested, and To fight and overcome is a one would be naïve to believe natural as well as praiseworthy that out-of-control fans can be notion to us and the fight on the Fashion copyright major issue found only in and around the field, court, pitch or pool is no “Swamp.” different. At the beginning of every se- market the new product for pen- designers some of the same pro- compiling inspiration for their The point of throwing out We err when we take our mester students are reminded nies on the designer price tag. tection their foreign counterparts collections. And since designers arrest statistics, though, is not to eyes off our goal because it’s no of the Baylor honor code policy, Many times these knockoffs are receive. observe a significant amount of condemn Baylor’s or any other athlete’s goal to end up in the which among other statements hard to distinguish from the origi- I’d heard of it, but hadn’t spent the same thing happening around university’s athletes, coaches or back of a police car. includes plagiarism as a violation. nal design, unless for the eye of a too much time researching until the world, collections can have fans. It’s decisions clouded by a As a journalist I am even more discerning (and I hate this word) now. many of the same ideas running The point is also not to re- world that worships 20-year-old hyper-aware of the consequences fashionista. Gunn continued talking about through them and that, in a nut- lease the athletes and coaches athletes that leads those aspir- There is something incredibly the bill, which is called the Design shell, is how trends come about. from making responsible deci- ing athletes so often to prison. unfair about the way the world Piracy Prohibition Act. Gunn, Several designers have the same sions simply because they are The fight to overcome, how- of recreation works. We’ve been who called himself an “ardent ad- idea at once and all comprehend in the spotlight. Athletes and ever, is what should be desired preached to for years about pla- vocate” for the bill in the Novem- it differently. coaches assume their roles in and learned rather than the giarism, but when it happens like ber issue of Marie Claire, has been Copyright protection from full awareness of being in the prestige. this in the fashion industry, there working with lobbyist Liz Rob- this bill, however, won’t prevent public eye and should be held It’s a fight that takes integri- is no one to police this behavior, bins and the Council of Fashion every other designer from send- accountable for their actions ty, honor, fearlessness and lead- and I for one believe there should Designers of America (CFDA) to ing their interpretation of pastoral that do set examples for young ership, even if those qualities be. advocate the bill. He believes they life down the same spring run- aspiring athletes. are merely captured through 22 Other fashionable nations are making headway. ways. The fault that exists when a guys and pigskin. have laws against this kind of be- After doing some of my own For a long time now I, like 10-year old kid watches his fa- Matt Larsen is a junior jour- havior, but it persists because laws research on the bill, I learned that Gunn, had been an advocate vorite college star arrested for nalism major from Katy and a are national and fashion is inter- it would protect “the appearance for intellectual property law for drug abuse or violence can and sports writer for The Lariat. national. as a whole of an article of appar- fashion designers like the one in The laws in other nations el, including its ornamentation” Washington right now, but the is- protect the designers from those for three years and the designer sue is still very gray. Ashleigh Schmitz | Contributor countries, and to a degree it would be required to register with If this bill gets passed, there is Opinion Letters the U.S. Copyright Office within a strong chance our federal courts Letters to the editor should works. But the U.S. is, accord- The Baylor Lariat wel- of plagiarizing, but what about the ing to Project Runway host Tim three months of débuting the de- will get flooded with expensive comes reader viewpoints include the writer’s name, home- fashion industry? Gunn, the only major nation in sign to the public. and time-consuming lawsuits on through letters to the edi- town, major, graduation year, Fashion designers deal with the world that doesn’t give its Gunn said he thinks the bill the subject. tor and guest columns. phone number and knockoffs and counterfeiting for fashion designers rights to their should “act like a shield, not a While I think the U.S. defi- Opinions expressed in student identification number. Limit letters for publication to breakfast on a daily basis, but intellectual property. sword,” for designers. “It prevents nitely needs to do something to the Lariat are not neces- 300 words. Non-student writers there seems to be no end in sight Thankfully, the tide seems to the Barry Schwartz’s (of the A.B.S. protect the intellectual property sarily those of the Baylor administration, the should include their address. for this issue. be changing and others are be- line) of the world from ripping off of its fashion designers, there are Baylor Board of Regents Letters that focus on an issue Retailers like Forever 21 and ginning to recognize that fashion the red carpet mere nanoseconds lots of nooks and crannies for or the Student Publica- affecting students or faculty may Steve Madden get away with designers deserve protection for after a star appears in a particular loopholes because apparel design tions Board. be considered for a guest column changing a few things on a gar- their work. designer’s gown,” he said. is not as black and white as the at the editor’s discretion. All sub- ment or shoe – such as using When I interviewed Gunn in To clarify, this won’t and written word, and cannot be po- missions become the property of cheaper fabrics, slightly adjusting September, he described a bit of shouldn’t prevent trends from liced as such. The Baylor Lariat. the print or employing a minor legislation floating around Wash- becoming trends. Designers ob- Ashleigh Schmitz is a contribut- alteration on the silhouette – and ington that would give American serve the zeitgeist when they are ing columnist for The Lariat.

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WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 27, 2010 News the | www.baylorlariat.com Baylor Lariat 3 Institute highlights best 2010 mom-and-pop shops By Meghan Hendrickson Maitz said. Texas Family Business of the Year ture it would be nice to enable the eration getting ready to retire and ton said. “For us as researchers, the Staff writer Awards are given each year to awards, although they often do. attendance of more entrepreneur- the younger generation taking forum gives us a great avenue to the best overall family business “We are looking for exceptional ship students. This year, the insti- over, yet no one wants to give up not only collect data but to share The Baylor University Institute in three size categories. This year family businesses in the state of tute is hosting a family business control. it. It bridges the gap between aca- for Family Business is hosting its there are two winners of the Small Texas that are perhaps as excep- forum the afternoon prior to the “Most researchers examine demic research and practical ap- 21st annual awards banquet for 10 Family Business of the Year: DTAC tional business-wise as they are awards banquet. the younger generation coming plication.” family businesses and eight final- and First Place Foods. The Me- family-wise,” Maitz said. Titled “Retirement Well-Being: on board and what kind of train- Dr. Blaine McCormick, associ- ists that were chosen out of hun- dium Family Business of the Year David Allen, director of John Global Insights,” the forum exists ing they need, but we’re looking ate professor of management, grew dreds of nominations on Nov. 4. is Natural Bridge Caverns and the F. Baugh Center for Entrepreneur- to enable Baylor researchers to the other way,” Worthington said. up in a second-generation family The institute was founded in Large Family Business of the Year ship, spoke on behalf of the insti- present their discoveries to fam- “We’re finding what the retiree business and thus has a keen ap- 1988 and in 1990 it honored fam- is Associated Supply Company. tute, saying the greatest aspect of ily business finalists and hopefully needs to be comfortable by look- preciation for Baylor shining the ily businesses with the first Texas The institute also honors com- the awards is the opportunity to foster dialogue regarding whether ing at advisers of family businesses spotlight on family business. Family Business of the Year awards. panies with six special awards celebrate family business. the businesses find research to be and comparing and contrasting the “I think that Baylor sees family Dawn Maitz, associate director based on the following: family “We get to honor those family factual and of help to them. ways in which they deal with this.” business as a legitimate part of the of John F. Baugh Center for En- values, awarded to Southwest Seal- businesses that make such a contri- Dr. Bill Worthington, assistant Worthington said he and business landscape, and not every trepreneurship, said the institute ants; Well-Managed, awarded to bution to the economy,” Allen said. professor of management, will be his colleagues have spoken with university can see that,” McCor- looks for a number of things from Total Office Solutions; Community “They’re out there in the trenches presenting his research along with around 1,200 family businesses mick said. the family businesses that apply for Commitment, awarded to Birk- every day trying to make ends a couple of his colleagues at the in research, but he looks forward “I think that says something the award. man International; Fastest Grow- meet and we think it’s a wonderful forum to showcase what they’ve to conducting this forum for a about Baylor and what we value “Overall, we choose from fami- ing, awarded to American Servoil; opportunity for us to get to honor found over the last year and a half smaller group of family businesses based on the institutions we award. lies who demonstrate commitment Founders, awarded to Chacon them for what they do.” about some of the well-being at- to allow them to engage and par- It could be other types of awards to one another as a family and also Autos; and Heritage, awarded to The awards banquet and re- tributes of retirees for family busi- ticipate. like Top CEO, or a Fortune 500 to their business in regards to busi- Hobbs Bonded Fibers. ception will be begin at 6 p.m. nesses. “Normally we interact with award, but we’re focusing on Tex- ness continuity, and their respon- Maitz said businesses nomi- Nov. 4 in the Bill Daniel Student Worthington pointed out that academics, so to be able to interact as family businesses, so that says siveness to the needs of employ- nated are not required to have a Center and is closed to the public, family businesses frequently run with family business award win- something about the university ees, communities and industries,” Baylor connection to apply for the although Maitz said that in the fu- into the problem of the older gen- ners is going to be fun,” Worthing- and the path we walk here.”

MOOT from Page 1 HEALTH from Page 1 quent for his child support.” advocate award of the final round. phasized how important their contribute to the ill person’s sense on the issues of health care, human vorced from the practice of medi- With the possibility of having Towner said he felt a certain coach was in helping them build of loss of dignity and self-worth dignity and the ethic and practice cine,” he said. a different judge for each round of level of pressure going into the a solid foundation for their cases. and also that they will see how of medicine,” Davis said. “With All plenary addresses, panel cases, both Towner and Judge ad- competition and knowing that Kathy Serr, adjunct professor Christian values promote healing such a large portion of Baylor un- discussions, featured presenta- mitted they varied their arguments Baylor had won the event the pre- and advocacy coordinator for the and integrity in the face of illness,” dergraduates preparing for voca- tions and colloquium sessions of based on which judge was hearing vious four years. However, Town- School of Law, headed the teams Toombs said. tions in the medical professions, the symposium are open and free the case. er said he was comfortable going for the tournament. Davis also has high hopes for we believe this conference will be to attend for Baylor faculty, staff “You just have to know that into the final round facing a Baylor “She practiced with us every- Baylor students and members of a unique opportunity for them to and students. A registration fee is when you’re arguing, some judges law opponent because he knew day until 9 or 10 at night,” Judge the community that will attend lec- take part in conversations that will only required for those making a won’t want to hear something and that whatever the outcome, Baylor said. “She works really hard and tures during the symposium. help shape their understandings of presentation or wishing to dine. you won’t talk about one part of would win another trophy. none of us would be as nearly pre- “One of our great hopes in health care and their role as pro- Most sessions will be held at your case,” Judge said. “It made it easier. There was no pared without her.” planning this conference is that it viders and administrators. the Bill Daniel Student Center. However, Towner said the chief pressure because it was going to be Brad Toben, Sheila and Walter will provide a forum for Baylor “Most importantly, we hope Toombs’ lecutre will be at 10:30 justice hearing his case was more a Baylor trophy,” Towner said. Umphrey Law Center dean, has students to engage with some of that they will begin to see that their a.m. Saturday and a list of events than impressed by the production While unsure if he’ll return for also commended Serr for her con- the leading thinkers in the world lives as Christians need not be di- can be found at baylor.edu/ifl. of the final two Baylor law teams. next year’s competition, Towner tributions. “The chief justice that presided said his experience has given him “Kathy Serr is to be commend- over the final case had judged it confidence to engage in more ed for continuing her remarkable six or seven times and said it was prominent matches. run in guiding and coaching our the best round he had ever seen,” “Right now, I’ve moved on to wonderful and bright students,” Towner said. mock trial competitions and will Toben said in a Baylor law press- Towner is also credited for be trying out for those,” Towner release. Follow us: winning the oral advocate award said. “The one I’m preparing for The competition was held Oct. for the preliminary rounds, while now is a national competition.” 16 at the Austin Third Court of Ap- Magana was chosen for the oral Towner and Judge both em- peals. twitter.com ALUMNUS from Page 1 among others. for me.” list, Allison said he still feels as “Any time somebody brings Some previously appointed though he is representing his alma /bulariat the kind of recognition to Bay- members of the Wall of Honor mater. lor that he’s brought, he deserves include Congressional Medal of “I love Baylor University and I recognition from Baylor for his Honor recipients, educators and love the Baylor Health Care Sys- accomplishments and for the fact CEOs. Allison said realizing he tem,” Allison said. that he represents Baylor so well,” was being placed among these “I feel like anything I do Pittard said. other individuals humbled him through God’s grace is really to Allison said he was humbled to even more. honor him and it represents to be chosen as the 14th member of “I’m not really sure why I me what I’ve been given through the Wall of Honor. would be deemed worthy of this Baylor University and the Baylor “It’s an honor and award that I wonderful recognition,” Allison Health Care System.” never imagined I would be worthy said. Along with Allison, the newest of receiving,” Allison said. “Those that have preceded me members of the Hall of Fame hon- “I really appreciate the Letter- are just outstanding individuals in ored at Friday’s athletics banquet. man’s Association and the [hall] of each of their own ways.” They are: T.C. “Skip” Cox, fame and the honor committee for As he continues to make Rex Garvin, LaNita Luckey, Dar- having the confidence in me to al- achievements today, such as re- ryl Middleton, Fred Miller and low me to receive this recognition. ceiving this award or being named Kip Wells. It truly is a humbling experience to Modern Healthcare’s “Top 100” POW from Page 1 ber Ralph Levenberg is one of the Former POWs, regardless of Starr hosted an appreciation recep- few survivors of the Bataan death the length of their imprisonment, tion to honor the members of the march and another member, Rob- can receive free medical service for committee. ert W. Fletcher, was a POW in the seven diseases: psychosis, anxiety, Advisory committee member Korean War. cold injury, stroke, heart disease, and former POW Certain point- “It is important that former post-traumatic osteoarthritis and ed out that getting to know local POWs are in the public eye and de- depressive neurosis. POWs can benefit the younger monstrably being cared for by the Derrington said actions to pro- generation of POWs as well. nation, so that the next generation vide for prisoners of war have been “To know from us old guys will be willing to put themselves on tough battles and more work for what it was like gives you an idea the line,” Certain said. the POWs should be done. of what these young people are go- “POWs don’t feel like they de- “This has been a long hard fight ing through,” Certain said. serve the benefits, but it is impor- over the years,” Derrington said. “They may not know how to tant they take advantage of them so “Most people discount the fact deal with it and how to hold onto that the next generation can know that there have been great legisla- the virtuous memories of the mili- that both them and their widows tive efforts made to bring you the tary and separate the chaff in order will be cared for down the road.” benefits you deserve. The Lord to find the value of their service” Since World War I, more than giveth and the Lord taketh away, he said. 142,000 Americans, including 85 just as Congress giveth and Con- “I think you can learn a lot from women, have been prisoners of gress can take away. We need to the older veterans as you are able to war, of which nearly 22,641 are still keep working for POWs.” take that in and care for those who living. Monday evening President Ken bearing the battle now.”

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Though he eventually met its match, though, as Nebraska the Longhorns will need to figure threw for 286 yards and a touch- Sports writer Matt Larsen talks about each Big 12 South quarterback Taylor Martinez put out how to win in Austin down, quarterback Taylor Potts up 323 yards passing and five again as No. 25 Baylor started slow for the second game team, getting 100 words per squad in a weekly installment touchdowns. Kansas visits this Saturday. in a row. State’s rushing at- Plus, 286 and one TD is a quiet Baylor 2-1) became the third to running the ball bet- tack could Texas A&M night for a guy who averages 304 No. 1 team to fall in ter (had less than cause prob- per game and has 20 touchdown It was smiles all around as Bay- three weeks when 100 yards lems this The Aggiepasses on the season. With its pass lor fans saw their now No. 25 team they dropped their against week. faithful let out a defense still last in a pass-saturated (6-2, 3-1) become bowl eligible first game of the sea- Mizzou) sigh of relief as Big 12, the Red Raiders will need for the first time in 15 years with son in a 36-27 road and get- Texas A&M (4-3, 1-2) more out of Potts in order to out- a 47-42 win over then-No. 22 Kan- loss to Missouri ting Ryan picked up its score its last three conference op- sas State. Running back Jay Finley last Saturday. Broyles, Just a week after first conference ponents: A&M, Mizzou and OU. continued to run rampant, rushing They turned the the Big 12 upending then No. w i n by way of a 45- Photos by Lariat photo editor Daniel for a school-record 250 yards and ball over three leader in 5 Nebraska on the 10 thumping of Kansas on Cernero and Associated Press two touchdowns a week after his times while let- recep- road, the Long- the road. Quarterback Jerrod breakout game against Colorado ting the Tigers con- t i o n s horns (4-2, 2-2) Johnson started the game and Big 12 South Weekend (143 yards, two TDs). trol time of pos- per game, drop a home game went 12-20 for 139 yards and In total offense, the Bears rank session in the back in the end zone. to Iowa State, 28- one rushing touchdown but start- Oct. 30 fifth nationally and are the only fourth quarter 21. ed to split time with backup Ryan OSU at KSU – 11 a.m. team with more than 4,000 yards, (12:52 – 2:08). Oklahoma State The turnover Tannehill in the second quarter. Spread: Oklahoma State -4 but the offense may need more Though not issues that hurt Johnson had thrown nine in- help from its defense against Texas, completely out Cowboys (6-1, 2-1) and Soon- T. Tech at Texas A&M – 2:30 p.m. the Longhorn of- terceptions during the first six Spread: Texas A&M -6 Oklahoma State, Texas A&M and of the BCS ers alike mourned last Saturday fense at times games. The two-QB system seems Oklahoma. cham- as the Stillwater squad also fell to prior to the Ne- to be the plan and worked well Texas vs. Baylor – 6 p.m. pion- Jay Finley a Big 12 North team. No. 17 OSU braska game enough for A&M in its first Spread: Texas -7.5 Oklahoma s h i p still managed 495 yards of total of- (they had no DeMarco Murray game as Tannehill added 155 OU vs. Colorado – 8:15 p.m. hunt, the Sooners fense in the 51-41 loss to Nebraska. turnovers against the Huskers) yards and three touchdowns. Spread: Oklahoma -24 The No. 9 (BCS) Sooners (6-1, will need some help in addition It proved its worth against have returned in full force as quar- Washington announces Rangers rotation for World Series By Stephen Hawkins out of the bullpen," Washington weekend. league seasons. Associated Press said. "He can go against left-hand- While the Giants have a lineup Guerrero was chosen Monday ers or right-handers. He fits good predominantly filled with right- the AL comeback player of the year SAN FRANCISCO — Ace left- out of the bullpen." handed hitters, they hit .251 vs. in the Players Choice Awards con- hander Cliff Lee will be followed in Washington also said slugger left-handers and .259 vs. right- ducted by the Major League Base- the Texas Rangers' rotation at the Vladimir Guerrero, the Rang- handers. ball Players Association. World Series by C.J. Wilson, Colby ers' designated hitter, will start in Guerrero played 18 games in The Rangers signed the 35-year- Lewis and Tommy Hunter. right field for Game 1 on Wednes- the outfield for the Rangers this old Guerrero after the Los Angeles Manager Ron Washington had day in San Francisco, and could season. He hit .300 with 29 homers Angels showed little interest in already confirmed Lee as the Game start Game 2 as well. Nelson Cruz and 115 RBIs in the regular season, retaining the former American 1 starter, but didn't give his expect- moves to left field with David Mur- and has hit .267 with no homers League MVP and eight-time All- ed order until arriving Monday in phy and Jeff Francoeur available off and four RBIs in the playoffs. Star (he made it nine with Texas) San Francisco. He said he expects the bench. "My concern is Vlad's offense. after he had two stints on the dis- Hunter to remain the fourth start- The pitching matchup for Game I'm trying to keep that in there," abled list for a torn right pectoral er. 1 involves both 2008 Cy Young Washington said. "His presence, muscle and strained left knee dur- There had been some thought winners, Lee vs. Giants right- I'm trying to keep in there. ... Vlad ing the 2009 season. that left-hander Derek Holland hander Tim Lincecum. Another played the outfield for us a few Guerrero got a one-year con- (1-0, 2.61 ERA in four postseason Rangers left-hander goes against times, he hasn't hurt us. He knows tract with the Rangers that guaran- appearances), who has been solid another Giants righty in Game 2 what he's doing. I feel comfortable teed him $6.5 million and includes out of the bullpen in the playoffs, when Wilson faces Matt Cain. putting him out there, he works ev- a mutual option for 2011. He had Associated Press could take over the starting spot That puts Lewis and Hunter, ery day at it." the joined the Angels in 2004, Texas Rangers pitcher Cliff Lee fields a hit during pitching drills in a team for Hunter (0-1, 6.14 ERA). the Rangers' right-handers, in line This will be the first World -Se two years after their World Series practice on Sunday in Arlington in preparation for the World Series. "Holland has done a great job to start Games 3 and 4 in Texas this ries for Guerrero in his 15 major championship. 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