REALITY SHOW A HELPING HAND women’s TENNIS CONTESTANT COMES SERVICE PROJECTS GET STUDENTS HOSTS OPENING BACK TO BU PAGE 3 OUTSIDE BUBBLE PAGE 6 TOURNEY PAGE 5 ROUNDING UP CAMPUS NEWS SINCE 1900 THE BAYLOR LARIAT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2006 Icon leaves Campus lasting mark crime rate One of Baylor’s best Baylor, Richards earned a fluctuates teaching certificate from the devoted entire life University of Texas. Return- Number of crimes committed to serving others ing to Waco, Richards met longtime friend Bernard around Baylor continues to rise as By Kelley Shannon Rapoport. on-campus violations decrease The Associated Press “We were two liberals in Waco. Naturally, we gravi- By Christine M. Tamer Former Texas Gov. Ann tated to each other,” Rapoport Staff writer Richards was a feminist hero said. and a Baylor Bear. In 1991, Richards appoint- The trends of criminal offenses over the past Richards, a Lacy-Lakeview ed Rapoport to the Board of six years at Baylor implies that while some things native, graduated from Waco Regents of The University change drastically, others remain consistent. High School in 1950 and ac- of Texas System, where he “Each year has its own personality,” Baylor Po- cepted a debate scholarship served as chairman from 1993 lice Chief Jim Doak said. to attend Baylor University, to 1997. In the 2005-2006 school year, the number of where she graduated in 1954. “Ann was born with a dedi- motor vehicle burglaries was 102, an increase of “Ann Richards was a gen- cation,” Rapoport said. “She 42 from the 2004-2005 school year, according to erous alumna who was dedi- was involved with every as- the Baylor Department of Public Safety’s analysis cated in her service to Texas sociation or program to bet- of offenses and incidents. and to her alma mater,” Presi- ter the quality of life for the Doak attributed the large increase of motor dent John Lilley said. “The en- less fortunate. She had a total vehicle burglaries to burglars knowing that the tire Baylor family mourns her commitment to education.” Texas Legislature dropped the burglary of motor loss.” Rapoport said he and vehicle offense from a felony to a misdemeanor. Richards said her Baylor Richards had been friends for “It opened a door for thieves because they don’t debate scholarship offered more than 30 years. Rapoport have near the risk that they used to have,” Doak her opportunities to learn considers himself her mentor, said. from distinguished faculty he said. Another increase of offenses is seen with nar- members. “Ann was the finest per- cotics. “College can open you up son that ever graduated from “I get calls all the time of people telling us about to a whole new world, and Baylor,” he said. Associated Press this problem,” Doak said. “These calls disturb us Baylor definitely had that im- But Richards may be most because we know our students are out there get- pact on me,” she said. Former Gov. Ann Richards “whoops it up” as she sits on a motorcycle outside her office in the ting doped up, smoking dope.” After graduating from Please see GOV, page 4 State Capitol on May 15, 1992. Richards died on Wednesday at the age of 73. In 2004-2005 there were 45 possession of narcotics offenses, an increase of 31 from 2000- “With a sense of humor and a love of Texas, Ann Richards led 2001. our state through a time of economic growth, prosperity and “It is a product of our society,” Doak said. A woman, who “We believe that there are more people arriving did not wish to opportunity for all.” on campus who have experimented with various be identified, contrabands.” displays her U.S. Rep. Chet Edwards, D-Waco The number of alcohol offenses, however, re- sign in tribute mained nearly the same. In 2005-2006 there to former Gov. were 138 offenses as opposed to 142 the previous Ann Richards year. as she stands “She’s a person that never stopped enjoying whatever there Indecent exposure offenses were numbered at outside the was in life that she could enjoy.” six in 2000-2001, four in 2004-2005 and five in State Capitol 2005-2006. Building in U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison “Some things stay so consistent it is scary,” Austin. Rich- Doak said. ards served as governor from Since the fall semester began, there has been 1990 to 1994. only one on-campus bike theft. During the first 10 “Ann became a national role model, and her charm, wit and days of school last year, 10 bikes were stolen. The candor brought a refreshing vitality to public life.” total number of bike thefts last year doubled from 36 in the 2004-2005 school year to 72. Associated Press President Bush Please see CRIME, page 4 Balloons to light up evening sky After a 1-year hiatus, boasted a crowd of 30,000 peo- the stage at 7:30 p.m., following chance to meet the band. concert event makes ple. Calgary, Alberta, junior Denise “I’ve heard their song on the “We’re hoping for the same Hearn’s singing of the national radio a few times, “Hearn said. its return Saturday crowd as before, or larger,” Amy anthem at 7:10 p.m. “It should be neat to hear Reeves, assistant director of “I am excited but I’m also a them live and (get) a better feel By Carlee Besier student activities for campus little bit nervous,” Hearn said. on what they’re all about.” Reporter programming, said. “We expect “I’m not going to lie. I’ve always The actual balloon glow por- about 35,000.” wanted to sing the national an- tion of the event will begin at Lights will shine at Floyd The Christian band Big them in front of people.” 8:30 p.m. and last for 20 min- Casey Stadium on Saturday Daddy Weave was scheduled to Hearn has been a participant utes. night. perform last year, but since the in the Baylor Rising Artists Net- The balloons used in the But not for a football game. entire event was canceled, the work and was a contributing event are from the participants Place2BU and Curves In- band was asked to come back artist on its debut CD. Reeves, in the North American Balloon ternational are partnering for this year, Reeves said. who was a coordinator on the Association, also sponsored by a sixth year to bring Balloon Former performers include CD project, approached Hearn Curves International. Glow, back to Waco after last Michael W. Smith, Avalon, Sign about singing the national an- A hot air balloon race is year’s event was canceled be- of Jonah and Steven Curtis them for this event. scheduled to run today, Satur- File photo cause of Hurricane Rita. Chapman. Hearn said she is hoping For the sixth time, Balloon Glow is coming to Waco. It will be preceded by a Big Two years ago the event Big Daddy Weave will take this experience will give her a Please see GLOW, page 4 Daddy Weave concert at Floyd Casey Stadium and is free to the public. Student senate gives Leading to attack, money for self-defense shooter felt ‘postal’ By Van Darden en’s safety after an Alpha Delta Pi sister By PHIL COUVRETTE bine High School shootings in Staff writer at the University of Central Florida was Associated Press Writer Colorado and wanted to die “in abducted in January. a hail of gunfire.” Student Senate approved allocating “We’ve been planning this event since MONTREAL — A 25-year- The attacker, dressed in a $2,155 from the Student Life Fund to Al- March,” Connell said. “We started think- old man who mounted a deadly black trench coat like the Col- pha Delta Pi sorority, which will present ing about what we can bring to campus shooting rampage at a Montreal umbine shooters, died from a Girls Fight Back! and how we improve the quality of life college had posted pictures of self-inflicted gunshot wound The women’s self-defense seminar for Baylor women.” himself on the Internet with after he killed an 18-year-old will be held 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 Featured at the event will be Erin a rifle and said he was feeling woman and wounded 19 other in the fifth floor of Cashion Academic Weed, a professional speaker, author and “crazy” and “postal” and was people at Dawson College on Building. consultant on women’s empowerment drinking whiskey hours before Wednesday. Four shooting vic- Houston junior Sarah Connell, who and safety. Associated Press the attack. tims remained in critical condi- helped pitch the bill to the senate, said Her latest book, released earlier this He also said on a blog that tion Thursday, including three her organization began to think about Carla Calandrini writes her name on a poster she put up he liked to play a role-playing ways to increase awareness about wom- Please see SENATE, page 4 at a memorial to the victims at Dawson College. Internet game about the Colum- Please see ATTACK, page 4 VOL. 106 No.12 www.baylor.edu/Lariat © 2006, BAYLOR UNIVERSITY 2 The Baylor Lariat OPINION Friday, September 15, 2006 Servant leadership involves going beyond the norm These last few semesters of it meant to get out of the office — one in vision and in passion. community strengthened by a munity and our world during my Baylor career have truly been and circulate. He went beyond My prayer for this year is not mutual relationship.