what’s BASKETBALL BONANZA: WHO WILL WATCH ON CHECK OUT LARIAT COVERAGE NEXT WEEK The ‘WAtchmen’? DURING the big 12 men’s WEB? AND Women’s TOURNAMENTS PAGE 4 www.baylor.edu/lariat WWW.BAYLOR.EDU/LARIAT ROUNDING UP CAMPUS NEWS SINCE 1900 THE BAYLOR LARIAT FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2009 Regents announce search committee Regent Tommy Bowman members from Baylor’s various Committee.” F a c u l t y Committee. By Ashley Corinne Killough declined the invitation because constituencies. Several Baylor constituen- S e n a t e , Green said that while there Staff writer he believed his work schedule The Baylor Alumni Associa- cies passed resolutions in the said Bat- are many different ways top would not permit the time need- tion, Faculty Senate, Staff Coun- fall requesting voting rights in son’s deci- tier universities have conducted Dr. Howard K. Batson, chair ed to participate in the effort. As cil and Student Government the search process. Batson was sion is not presidential searches, the one of Baylor’s Board of Regents, a board member, Bowman will each will be represented by at clear, however, that the insti- the senate’s thing consistent with most is a announced Thursday the two still have a vote on the final can- least one member who Batson tution’s governing documents preferred strong faculty voice. committees that will participate didate. chose after soliciting recom- state the voting power rests with model, but “No matter who the next in the presidential search pro- “I couldn’t think of a more mendations from each group. the regents. Green con- president of Baylor University cess. democratic or more fair way While the advisory commit- “I think we’re respecting firmed that is, he or she will not be suc- An all-regent Presidential than to offer every regent a posi- tee will provide input, Batson the spirit of those resolutions. she and Dr. cessful without the support of Search Committee will lead the tion on the search committee,” said its exact boundaries have People wanted to be included. Jaime Diaz- Batson the faculty,” Green said. “So it effort. Batson invited regents Batson said, adding that some yet to be determined. They wanted to be heard, and Granados, is imperative that the faculty be who aren’t rotating off the non-search committee regents “We certainly intend for we’ve invited them to be a part chair of the represented in this process and board in May to participate on from the previous search felt left the Advisory Committee to be of the search process. It’s a very department of psychology and that faculty opinion is heard and the committee, and of the 15 out of the process. involved in a meaningful way,” impressive advisory committee,” neuroscience, are committed respected.” regents eligible, 14 accepted the Batson also appointed an Batson said. “Areas of inclusion Batson said. to serve as the two appointed appointment. Advisory Committee with 10 will be left up to the Search Dr. Georgia Green, chair of representatives on the Advisory Please see SEARCH, page 6 Dramatist leaves Safety important ‘Foote’ print during break Former Baylor Visiting Distinguished Dramatist, remembered for “To Kill a Mockingbird,” dies By Brittany Hardy understand there will be plen- Staff writer ty of donkeys on the road and we don’t need to join the hee- the American Actors Company. Between March 8 and haw generation,” Doak said. By Nick Dean Under the lead of fellow dra- March 14, many students will It’s a good idea to learn to Staff writer matist, Mary Hunter, the acting take a break from their aver- yield to other drivers, Doak company aimed at showcasing age lives. It is a good idea for said. Horton Foote, a principal authentic American voices in them to keep a couple safety “Humility behind the wheel American playwright and prom- drama. Before disbanding in tips in mind. is scriptural. It enhances one’s inent figure in Baylor’s theater 1945, Foote discovered his nat- Common sense, patience, chances for survival,” he said. community, died Wednesday ural talent in writing for drama humility, and discretion are Students who live off cam- in Hartford, Conn., just 10 days and had several plays performed qualities especially encour- pus should make their apart- shy of his 93rd birthday. by the American Actors Com- aged by Chief James Doak of ments or residences appear The late playwright’s con- pany. the Baylor Police Department. lived in, Doak said. nection to Baylor began with its Foote made his Broadway Some students have long “The simplest way to do inception as a school. According debut on stage in 1944 in the distances that is to to Dr. Marion Castleberry, pro- play “Only in the Heart,” though separat- have tim- fessor of theater, Foote’s great- his writing for others on stage ing them “Scammers come out of ers on their grandfather, a lieutenant gover- is what propelled his name from their lights. It’s a nor for the state of Texas, gave throughout the dramatic writ- desired des- the wood work.” very minor $5,000 toward the foundation of ing world. tinations. investment, Baylor. “To Kill a Mockingbird,” the D o a k Jim Doak less than $5,” In 2002 Foote was named Harper Lee novel for which said stu- Baylor police chief he said. Baylor’s Visiting Distinguished Foote wrote the film script, put dents D o a k Dramatist and began speaking Foote on the national scene in s h o u l d said timers to large groups of Baylor theatre 1962 when he won an Academy not drive for more than two are crucial because they give students twice a year for any- Award for his adaptation of the hours straight, instead, driv- the sense that someone is still where between a week and 10 novel. ers should get out and walking living in the residence. days. In 1989, he was awarded The around their car for a few min- “What we recommend is “He would tell the students William Inge Award for Lifetime Courtesy photo utes, to stretch their legs. to leave a radio playing softly, what theater truly meant and Achievement in the American Horton Foote, formerly Baylor’s Visiting Distinguished Dramatist and the A lack of discretion can lead but loud enough that if some- helped them understand what Theater. In 2000 President Bill screenwriter for “To Kill a Mockingbird,” died Wednesday in Hartford, Conn. He to dangerous consequences. one walks up to that door it took to break through in the Clinton gave Foote the Nation- was 10 days shy of his 93rd birthday. “The real taboo is to pick they’ll wonder if someone is industry,” Castleberry said. al Medal of Arts Award. Other up people on the side of the in there.” Doak said, “There’s Castleberry was friends with honors include a Gold Medal run in New York in 2006 and Foote was known for por- road or at rest stops. There an element of uncertainty that Foote for more than 30 years for Drama from the Academy of received a Drama Desk nomina- traying the common aspects of is a fine line between doing would cross the mind of the and the editor of “Horton Foote: Arts and Letters and a Lifetime tion for “Outstanding Revival of life in a skillful and captivat- something of that nature and would-be thief.” Genesis of an American Play- Achievement Award from the a Play.” ing way. For instance, his 1995 having a very bad day,” Doak Many off-campus resi- wright.” Writer’s Guild of America. According to Castleberry, Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, said. dences do their part to ensure Published in 2004 by Baylor The new American Actors throughout Foote’s tenure in the “The Young Man From Atlanta” Road rage is a definite con- safety. University Press, the book is a Company that was begun by theater industry his personal- featured a middle-age couple cern for law enforcement. This “Aspen and Heights East collection of essays written by Baylor professors Castleberry ity stayed kind and honest. The from Houston trying to deal time of year is especially bad and West are gated com- Foote. Castleberry is currently and Stan Denman produced the rarity of his altruistic manner with their son’s suicide. for road rage, as a lot of people munities. There are security working on a biography about first professional production of in the acting and screenwriting “He wrote about ordinary hope to return home quickly, systems in every house and the Pulitzer Prize-winning play- t he Hor ton Foote A mer ican Play- industry was evident to many. things that affect ordinary peo- all at the same time. a drive-by security drives by wright. wrights Festival in 2004. Foote’s “You have to consider the ple,” professor of journalism “Please caution folks about all houses every night. There Apart from his bi-annual own “The Traveling Lady” was field he was in,” Castleberry road rage and getting impa- lectures at Baylor, Foote was the featured performance. The said. “It doesn’t usually reward tient. Just demonstrate one of the artists that founded play later went on a successful the integrity he had.” Please see FOOTE, page 6 patience behind the wheel, Please see BREAK, page 6 New choral director wants music to excite campus By Jenna DeWitt legacy and tradition at Baylor. settling down to spend our lives. ed A Cappella Choir for a day as A Cappella Choir and Chamber “I just want Baylor to be the Reporter It’s a fantastic place with unbe- It’s just a thrilling opportunity part of the interview process.