Walmart backs Habitat's green home
[2/9/2010]
Habitat for Humanity began building its first Green Initiative house Saturday with a $50,000 grant from Walmart.
(FULL STORY)

Professors unveil study tactic
[2/9/2010]
Dr. Ryan King, associate professor of biology at Baylor, and Dr. Matthew Baker, assistant professor of environmental science at University of Maryland Baltimore County, have created a new method that can be used to analyze data related to air pollution, water pollution or other effects on ecosystems caused by human disturbances.
(FULL STORY)

Bears go 4-4 in first half of Big 12
[2/9/2010]
After falling to Texas A&M, 78-71, at Reed Arena last Saturday, Baylor finished its first half of Big 12 play at 4-4.
(FULL STORY)

First Lady fights childhood obesity
[2/9/2010]
By now, it is abundantly clear that Michelle Obama loves french fries.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Attempted child-smuggling in Haiti
[2/9/2010]
The Idaho-based Baptist group that was caught attempting to smuggle 33 Haitian children in what they called a rescue effort has received an outpouring of support, especially from the Christian community.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Ten reasons to love sports
[2/9/2010]
With the start of a new decade and the Super Bowl last weekend, I began to think of why I love sports.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Immortal Ten: Reminder in appreciation
[2/9/2010]
Two weeks ago I went with the Bear Pit to cheer on the Bears in Austin, and -- to summarize -- it was awesome. Avery Bradley's final shot clanked off the iron, and suddenly the pain of three road trips we took last year (all resulting in Baylor losses), and seeing a hard-fought effort fall short to Kansas State this season all melted away.
(FULL STORY)

Lariat Letters: Idea: Game day for all majors
[2/9/2010]
"The students at Baylor University are brilliant, dedicated and determined to make the most of their education. A major part of making our time here valuable when we enter the work force is through experience."
(FULL STORY)

Yeasayer's latest album is top-heavy but good
[2/9/2010]
Brooklyn-based Yeasayer once described its sound as "Middle Eastern-psych-snap-gospel," quite possibly the coolest genre name I've encountered.
(FULL STORY)

Bingo Walk promotes health, fun, unity
[2/9/2010]
This Saturday the Baylor fitness department will revolutionize the game of bingo. Say goodbye to sitting in bingo halls and hello to running on a track at the upcoming Bingo Walk.
(FULL STORY)

Michael Jackson's doctor pleads not guilty
[2/9/2010]
LOS ANGELES -- Michael Jackson's doctor pleaded not guilty Monday to involuntary manslaughter in the death of the pop star at a brief hearing that had all the trappings of another sensational celebrity courtroom drama.
(FULL STORY)

Men's hoops fall to Texas A&M, 78-71
[2/6/2010]
LaceDarius Dunn scored 23 points on 9-17 shooting for Baylor, but Texas A&M hit key three-pointers and free throws down the stretch, pulling away the Bears for a 78-71 win in College Station Saturday night.
(FULL STORY)

Loan plan bolsters college hopefuls
[2/5/2010]
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan discussed President Barack Obama's proposal to make college more affordable and answered questions from collegiate journalists, Thursday in a telephone conference.
(FULL STORY)

Several factors define alumni independence
[2/5/2010]
Not all alumni associations take the same form; some are independent organizations, while others operate in conjunction with their respective universities, often under university development.
(FULL STORY)

All for ONE, two groups unite
[2/5/2010]
Nuru International, an organization that works to help countries overcome extreme poverty, is on a nationwide tour and will be welcomed by ONE Campaign-Baylor at 7 p.m. on Monday in Bennett Auditorium.
(FULL STORY)

Globe-trotting prof brings world to class
[2/5/2010]
Dr. Cristian Bratu, assistant professor of French, has traveled the world, speaks three languages fluently and is proficient in four others.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Ad industry creates promising compromise for marketing
[2/5/2010]
It is no question that the Internet has become the advertising industry's domain. Spamming, pop-ups and cookies are only a few of the industry's guerilla tactics.
(FULL STORY)

Lariat Letters: Obama's tactics, basketball fans, and abortion doctor
[2/5/2010]
Two alumni and a student voice their concerns over the failures of the current administration, apathetic fans, and an inclusive church.
(FULL STORY)

A long trip from 'Oprah' show to Congo
[2/5/2010]
BUKAVU, Congo -- Five years ago, Lisa Shannon watched "Oprah" and learned about the savage, forgotten war here in eastern Congo, played out in massacres and mass rape. That show transformed Lisa's life, costing her a good business, a beloved fiance, and a comfortable home in Portland, Ore. -- but giving her a chance to save lives in Congo.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor chosen for three-year science grant
[2/5/2010]
Incoming freshmen have the chance to get a jump-start on research experience earlier in their college career.
(FULL STORY)

Waco Transit to add more vans to fleet for increased availability
[2/5/2010]
The Waco transit system is receiving 18 new vans for the Demand Response Van Service.
(FULL STORY)

Possible lead in massacre
[2/5/2010]
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico -- Gunmen who killed 15 people in this Mexican border city -- many of them teenagers with no known criminal ties -- were directed to the neighborhood by a resident who said members of a rival gang were planning a party, an official said Wednesday.
(FULL STORY)

Sparks' sixth movie adaptation proves mastery of romantic tales
[2/5/2010]
Hours before the Hollywood premiere of "Dear John" earlier this week, best-selling author Nicholas Sparks was sitting in the expensive hotel room he'd been put up in, continually glimpsing at his iPhone as it lighted up with phone calls and text messages.
(FULL STORY)

Super recipes for the Super Bowl
[2/5/2010]
Three recipes to pump the crowd: Hot Spinach, Bacon and Artichoke Dip; Debdoozie's Blue Ribbon Chili and Kellogg's Rice Krispies Chocolate Nutty Mini-Football Treats.
(FULL STORY)

Bears anticipate battle against Aggies
[2/5/2010]
Just two years removed from Donald Sloan's controversial off-the-backboard dunk as time expired, the rivalry between Baylor and Texas A&M University continues, as the Bears travel to College Station Saturday for a 3 p.m tipoff.
(FULL STORY)

Harts carving out 'Hall of Fame career'
[2/5/2010]
Returning All-American Trey Harts, Indoor National Champion at the 200 meters and the 4x400 meter relay, looks to finish his Baylor career by improving on times of the past.
(FULL STORY)

Haunted Hippodrome
[2/4/2010]
With reports circulating that the Hippodrome is haunted, Brandon Burns, technical director for the Waco Performing Arts Company, agreed last fall to participate in a paranormal investigation conducted by McLennan County Paranormal Investigations (MCPI).
(FULL STORY)

Nearby area ranks ninth for crime
[2/4/2010]
A study performed by Neighborhood Scout, released in December, placed a neighborhood near Baylor University in the top 15 college neighborhoods for property crime in America.
(FULL STORY)

Toyota extends hours for recall
[2/4/2010]
DETROIT -- Toyota's dealers, who have started to repair defective gas pedals in millions of U.S. vehicles, are extending hours, making house calls and offering other services as they try to repair the damage to Toyota's reputation.
(FULL STORY)

Marketing prof wins Davidson for dissertation
[2/4/2010]
The 2010 Davidson Award for Best Article in the Journal of Retailing 2008 will be given to Dr. Morris George, associate professor of marketing, at the American Marketing Association Winter Education's Conference on Feb. 21.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Perry's refusal of education funds -- nothing but politics
[2/3/2010]
Recently Texas Gov. Rick Perry opted out of a possible grant that would have allowed the federal government to give Texas up to $750 million in taxpayer money to improve education up to 12th grade.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Roeder trial should be wake-up call to Christian church
[2/4/2010]
Killing is still killing according to the jury in the trial of anti-abortionist Scott Roeder, who was accused and convicted of first-degree murder last Friday.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Reflection on the highs and lows of growing up
[2/4/2010]
As we enter a new decade, I began thinking about the fashion trends of my childhood. My roommates and I reminisced over bright-colored scrunchies, Lisa Frank notebooks, jelly shoes and heelies, just to name a few. We quickly came to the realization that we would not be wearing these fond fashions anytime soon. They, as so many other things, are out of style.
(FULL STORY)

Business team gains experience at competition
[2/4/2010]
Teamwork helped four Baylor business students get through a difficult challenge when they went to compete in the KPMG National Case Competition in Dallas on Jan. 22.
(FULL STORY)

Junior charged with possession of child porn
[2/4/2010]
A Baylor student was released Wednesday on a $30,000 bond after he was charged with possession of child pornography.
(FULL STORY)

Border fence plagued by glitches, delays
[2/4/2010]
PHOENIX -- An ambitious, $6.7 billion government project to secure nearly the entire Mexican border with a "virtual fence" of cameras, ground sensors and radar is in jeopardy after a string of technical glitches and delays.
(FULL STORY)

Chinese New Year to be better cultural experience
[2/4/2010]
The fifth annual Lunar New Year's celebration is going being held from 7 to 10 p.m. today on the second floor of the Bill Daniel Student Center.
(FULL STORY)

Former POW to release book
[2/4/2010]
WASHINGTON -- Shoshana Johnson survived gunshot wounds to both legs and 22 days as a prisoner of war in Iraq. Life wasn't so easy when she came home, either.
(FULL STORY)

Uproar artist uses God's creation as inspiration
[2/4/2010]
If you're updating your outdoor living playlist for walking in the park, hiking on trails, or just driving through the countryside, Uproar Records' new artist may make a good addition.
(FULL STORY)

Stars unite to remake 'We Are the World' for Haiti
[2/4/2010]
LOS ANGELES ­- Twenty-five years after the all-star recording of "We Are the World" became a signature moment in celebrity altruism and pop-music history, a new collective of stars came together this week at the same Hollywood recording studio to record a new version for Haiti earthquake relief.
(FULL STORY)

Reel World Sense: Oscar winners and losers
[2/4/2010]
Every year, writers, directors, actors, actresses and film crews gather for one evening to acknowledge their peers for superior achievement in or contribution to the film industry. The competition is always marked with silent intensity. Everyone that has made a movie has, at one point in their career, envisioned themselves holding a golden statue from the Academy Awards.
(FULL STORY)

Barack Obama: entertainment star or president?
[2/4/2010]
He's baaaack. TV Obama is everywhere, again.
(FULL STORY)

Dawn of a new era
[2/4/2010]
After losing defensive veterans like Jordan Lake, Joe Pawelek and Jason Lamb, head coach Art Briles and his staff entered the recruitment season with some glaring needs on the table.
(FULL STORY)

Briles snags top backyard talent
[2/4/2010]
One of the Bears' most highly touted additions played his high school games just minutes away from his new university.
(FULL STORY)

Basketball storms past Cyclones
[2/4/2010]
Ekpe Udoh recorded his 11th double-double of the year with 17 points and 10 rebounds, as Baylor pulled away from Iowa State in an 84-63 win Wednesday at the Ferrell Center. LaceDarius Dunn scored 21 points, his first 20-plus effort in three games, and Tweety Carter shot 5-10 for 14 points in 36 minutes.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor football signing list
[2/3/2010]
Baylor announced Wednesday the signing of more than twenty football players, including Waco's own Troy Baker.
(FULL STORY)

Heavy rains make Lake Waco spill over, flood
[2/3/2010]
Baylor sidewalks are not the only things flooding with the increase in rain over the past few weeks. Lake Waco is experiencing changes to its areas of recreation and natural environment because the lake is seven feet above normal elevation.
(FULL STORY)

Bears for Life to show screening of documentary
[2/3/2010]
Bears for Life, an anti-abortion organization, is holding a screening of "Maafa 21" at 7 p.m. Thursday in Morrison Hall 100.
(FULL STORY)

Al-Qaida expected to attempt U.S. attack
[2/3/2010]
WASHINGTON -- Al-Qaida can be expected to attempt an attack on the United States in the next three to six months, senior U.S. intelligence officials told Congress Tuesday.
(FULL STORY)

BU students 'gear up' for teaching
[2/3/2010]
Many Baylor students use the weekend to relax and take a break, but this Saturday a handful of students and faculty will be tutoring Waco students.
(FULL STORY)

From land to sea: Research in the Gulf of Mexico
[2/3/2010]
Dr. John Dunbar, an associate professor of geology at Baylor, was awarded a $115,000 grant in December from the Department of Energy to further his research on methane hydrates in the deep sea floor of the Gulf of Mexico.
(FULL STORY)

A world's aid stalled in Haiti
[2/3/2010]
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- A generous world has flooded Haiti with donations, but anger and desperation are mounting as the aid stacks up inside this broken country.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Purification system encourages application of classroom learning
[2/3/2010]
On Friday, the front page of the Lariat dawned a picture featuring two cups of water. The first cup contained murky water scooped out of the Brazos River that appeared a sickly mix of yellow and brown hues. The second cup contained clear, sparkling drinking water.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Salinger leaves gift of courage to adoring fans
[2/3/2010]
I first met Holden Caulfield when I was 16 years old. I was on a quest to read all the "classics," and "The Catcher in the Rye" was at the top of my list. Intrigued by its ability to elicit such strong responses, whether of admiration or disgust, I embarked upon this journey, uncertain as to what I would find.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: James O'Keefe's journalistic conservative scandal is charade, at best
[2/3/2010]
I am all about the First Amendment -- in fact it is the basis of my future career. But I would like to come right out and say that not every person is a journalist.
(FULL STORY)

Ex-Bear starring for Globetrotters
[2/3/2010]
Aundre "Hotshot" Branch graduated from Baylor in 1995 and currently plays for the Harlem Globetrotters. He shared with the Lariat some memories and details about his life as a Bear and since.
(FULL STORY)

Men's tennis seizes Indoor Nationals bid
[2/3/2010]
The Baylor men's tennis team has qualified for the ITA Indoor Championships in Charlottesville, Va., for the eighth year in a row.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor Theatre prepares for debut of 'The Seagull'
[2/3/2010]
The beginning of the Baylor Theatre's producton of "The Seagull" began two semesters ago with director Becca Johnson-Spinos sifting through the many Russian to English translations of Anton Chekhov's masterpiece.
(FULL STORY)

'The Hurt Locker' and 'Avatar' battle it out at Oscars
[2/3/2010]
"Avatar" and "The Hurt Locker" have been duking it out all awards season. Now, the two films face their final showdown: They enter the 82nd annual Academy Awards prizefight with nine nominations apiece.
(FULL STORY)

Hutchison: Perry listens to lobbyists, not Texans
[2/2/2010]
DALLAS -- Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison is renewing her complaint that Gov. Rick Perry's decisions are driven by lobbyists.
(FULL STORY)

BU's tireless efforts rewarded in Austin
[2/2/2010]
Entering Saturday afternoon's game against then No. 6-ranked Texas, No. 24-ranked Baylor (16-4, 3-3) had been shoving its way into close games against top-tier opponents.
(FULL STORY)

Helping Haiti: Off-the-wall cause aids Haiti
[2/2/2010]
The Baylor fitness department has decided to join in the efforts to help the people of Haiti by hosting the Wallyball for Haiti Tournament this Saturday.
(FULL STORY)

Helping Haiti: Night of tunes to raise funds
[2/2/2010]
Students can assist relief efforts in Haiti by attending the School of Music's "Concert for Haiti" at 7:30 p.m. today in Jones Concert Hall of the Glennis McCrary Music Building.
(FULL STORY)

New 'One Waco' book spotlights childhood poverty
[2/2/2010]
The Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce last week announced the book for One Book One Waco as "The Summer Kitchen" by Lisa Wingate.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: For President Obama, Wednesday's disappointment is Thursday's triumph
[2/2/2010]
With his approval rates plummeting and good graces running low, President Barack Obama took the stage Wednesday night needing to deliver a State of the Union address that would serve as a catalyst for his policies, while clearing up key points that have become muddled in his agenda.
(FULL STORY)

Lariat Letters: Newspaper industry headed in right direction
[2/2/2010]
Jill Scoggins, Assistant Vice President of Media Communications, agrees with the New York Times' stance on internet news.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: France should maintain full fashion freedom
[2/2/2010]
While the fundamental principles of a democratic society include freedom of speech, religion and expression, some Western countries are attempting to limit women's rights by restricting what they can and cannot wear in public.
(FULL STORY)

Religion in America: A marketplace of variety
[2/2/2010]
Dr. J. Gordon Melton, the newest Distinguished Senior Fellow at Baylor's Institute for Studies of Religion, talked Monday about major trends in American religion since the founding of the country.
(FULL STORY)

More talk, less action in latest Gibson film
[2/2/2010]
"Edge of Darkness" slowly creeps its way through conversations and conflicts, briefly seizing your attention with action only to ease you farther into the suspense.
(FULL STORY)

Endowed professorships awarded
[2/2/2010]
After a national search that brought in 18 applications, Baylor has chosen two professors to be the inaugural recipients for endowed positions in the School of Social Work.
(FULL STORY)

Investors miss bid deadline for Astros
[2/1/2010]
Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane is apparently keeping his team.
(FULL STORY)

Gaps emerging in US census outreach to immigrants
[2/1/2010]
The government is fumbling some efforts to assure immigrants that U.S. census data won't be used against them, including gaps in outreach and foreign language guides that refer to the decennial count as an investigation.
(FULL STORY)

Texas-sized upset
[1/30/2010]
Avery Bradley's last-second shot ricocheted off the rim, and the No. 24 Bears (16-4, 3-3) survived for an 80-77 overtime victory against No. 6 Texas (18-3, 4-2)--the highest-ranked team Baylor has beaten on the road in school history.
(FULL STORY)

BAA readjusts for full independence
[1/29/2010]
Following the Baylor Alumni Association's decision to remain fully independent from Baylor, the organization is in the process of reorganizing, filling the advertising and communications gaps that Baylor once provided to the association. The major changes are regarding information systems and scholarship funds.
(FULL STORY)

21st century: Wars turn to technology
[1/29/2010]
The Internet offers a plethora of services from networking sites to online banking to the latest in breaking news. Along with all the services the Internet has to offer comes a host of vulnerabilities, ranging from cyberwar to identity theft.
(FULL STORY)

Relief: It's more than just water
[1/29/2010]
Most Baylor students shudder at the thought of drinking the murky river water of the Brazos. However, for Dr. Stephen Bradley's social entrepreneurship and economic development class, drinking the river water became a way to bring clean water to those in need.
(FULL STORY)

Global mindsets: Program focuses on social change
[1/29/2010]
Sambo Klauth described his experiences as a Cambodian living in Waco and is humbled about learning all he can to take back to his home country. Klauth is one of three international students at Baylor pursuing a new dual-degree from Baylor and George W. Truett Theological Seminary.
(FULL STORY)

Real world hints: Job hopefuls talk struggles, tips
[1/29/2010]
Hannah Russell isn't sure what kind of paper to print her resume out on. She is worried about looking too young, being too over accessorized or maybe not accessorized enough. She hopes that she knows enough about the job she is about to interview for.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: New York Times to lead news industry by courageously charging for content
[1/29/2010]
The New York Times, arguably the best newspaper in the industry, made the much-needed decision on Jan. 20 that it would begin charging online users for the content they wish to consume.
(FULL STORY)

Lariat Letters: Response to State of the Union
[1/29/2010]
One student voices his response to President Barack Obama's first State of the Union address.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Political leaders need to begin acting like adults in current country crisis
[1/29/2010]
Maybe it's just me, but I've found the last few weeks in American politics particularly unnerving. Our economy is still very fragile, yet you would never know that by the way the political class is acting. We're like a patient who just got out of intensive care and is sitting up in bed for the first time when, suddenly, all the doctors and nurses at bedside start bickering.
(FULL STORY)

For local Czech bakery, business is a-boomin'
[1/29/2010]
For many Baylor students, home is where the heart is, and most of the time, home cooking means a great deal.
(FULL STORY)

RecycleMania has kicked off
[1/29/2010]
The Baylor Sustainability Committee is looking for some healthy competition for Baylor in the 2010 "RecycleMania" competition, which began earlier this month.
(FULL STORY)

Is Apple's new iPad brilliant or just a bust?
[1/29/2010]
I got my first iPod when they weighed as much as a brick, only came in white and had four buttons above the touch wheel.
(FULL STORY)

Recipe: Spicy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
[1/29/2010]
"They almost remind me of Christmas because the spices smell so good."
(FULL STORY)

ZZZ raises funds for relief in Haiti
[1/29/2010]
Saturday, with a Kool-Aid man suit, crazy costumes, and a Chevy step van in tow, Zeta Zigga Zamma, or ZZZ, will host Heroes for Haiti, a dance benefit to support Youth with a Mission's aid efforts.
(FULL STORY)

Men's tennis geared for ITA Kick-off
[1/29/2010]
The Baylor men's tennis team started its season 2-0, and it looks to improve its record this weekend during the ITA National Men's Team Indoors Qualifier at the Baylor Tennis Center.
(FULL STORY)

Six All-Americans spearhead men's track and field in 2010
[1/29/2010]
Anchored by six returning All-Americans, the No. 11-ranked Baylor's men's track and field team aims to use its experience to improve on its successful season from a year ago.
(FULL STORY)

Obama reaches out to Republicans
[1/28/2010]
President Barack Obama is reaching out to Republicans to join him and fellow Democrats on health care and other legislation.
(FULL STORY)

Obama: Change coming too slow
[1/28/2010]
The department of political science, Baylor Democrats and College Republicans held a watch party and post-speech forum Wednesday night for President Obama's first State of the Union Address, sparking lively discussion between students and professors.
(FULL STORY)

President aims to ease unemployment anxiety
[1/28/2010]
WASHINGTON -- Declaring "I don't quit,'" President Barack Obama fought to recharge his embattled presidency with a State of the Union vow to get jobless millions back to work and to stand on the side of Americans angry at Wall Street greed and Washington bickering. Defiant despite stinging setbacks, he said he would fight on for ambitious overhauls of health care, energy and education.
(FULL STORY)

BU, BCM remain separate
[1/28/2010]
The Baylor College of Medicine released a statement on Wednesday, that it would remain as an "independent, autonomous institution." This is after weeks of debate regarding a possible change in relationships between BCM and either Baylor or Rice.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor band to hold Haiti benefit concert, auction
[1/28/2010]
After Midnight, a local band composed of four Baylor faculty and staff members, will be hosting a benefit, "Hope for Haiti," Friday at Lake Shore Baptist Church. The benefit will last from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
(FULL STORY)

World Mandate to spread evangelical message in Waco
[1/28/2010]
Thousands are expected to join in a three-day international mission conference as Antioch Communinty Church holds its 22nd annual World Mandate at 7 p.m. Friday at the Ferrell Center.
(FULL STORY)

Jones helps upset No. 8 Aggies
[1/28/2010]
Before she could score or make one of her patented hustle plays, Melissa Jones drew a thunderous ovation for something she had not done in Baylor's past four games: checking in.
(FULL STORY)

In midst of ACL rehab, Griffin 'feeling well'
[1/28/2010]
It may be basketball season, but news that sophomore quarterback Robert Griffin's knee is healing well is enough to catch the attention of even the most devout of Baylor basketball followers.
(FULL STORY)

Book describes Christianity, violence in Iran
[1/28/2010]
Mehdi Dibaj, a Pentecostal pastor in Iraq, was imprisoned in 1983 for sharing his faith.
(FULL STORY)

A little bit of proper etiquette, instruction
[1/28/2010]
The Etiquette School of Central Texas, which teaches classes in proper dining, dating and business may be one way to improve essential skills needed in life.
(FULL STORY)

Bagby accepts lifetime achievement award at Nashville
[1/28/2010]
Many only dream of being honored with a lifetime achievement award, but not associate professor of management and The Robert M. and Louise Rogers chair of entrepreneurship, Dr. Ray Bagby.
(FULL STORY)

Opera entertains this weekend
[1/28/2010]
If gossip, scandal and sexual frustration aren't themes that students normally associate with opera, then they haven't seen "Albert Herring."
(FULL STORY)

'Avatar' sinks 'Titanic'
[1/28/2010]
LOS ANGELES -- Self-proclaimed "king of the world" director James Cameron has upstaged himself.
(FULL STORY)

Apple releases the next big thing
[1/28/2010]
SAN FRANCISCO -- Apple Inc. put an end to months of speculation Wednesday when the company lifted the wraps on the iPad, a new touch-screen tablet device.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Court advances in battle to protect First Amendment rights
[1/28/2010]
In a closely divided five to four decision that toppled former Congressional precedents on Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled that the government does not have the constitutional right to prohibit campaign spending by corporations.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Healthy ways to get ready for spring break
[1/28/2010]
Spring break is in the air and there are about six weeks and counting until March 8.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Traveling abroad bursts Baylor Bubble
[1/28/2010]
The combination of reading a novel, traveling Europe and spending a month with three people taught me a lot. First, sometimes you need to go away to understand what you're coming back to. Second, spending almost all of your time surrounded by other people teaches you things about yourself. And third, traveling to new places molds who you are and changes you for the rest of your life.
(FULL STORY)

Embattled Obama declares in speech, 'I don't quit'
[1/27/2010]
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Declaring "I don't quit,'" President Barack Obama fought to recharge his embattled presidency with a State of the Union vow to get jobless millions back to work and to stand on the side of Americans angry at Wall Street greed and Washington bickering. Defiant despite stinging setbacks, he said he would fight on for ambitious overhauls of health care, energy and education.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor University, Baylor College of Medicine remain separate
[1/27/2010]
The following letter was sent to Baylor students, faculty and staff by Interim President David Garland regarding the Baylor College of Medicine. In the e-mail, Garland states that Trustees at BCM voted "continue as an independent, autonomous institution."
(FULL STORY)

Obama's goal: Get agenda moving, people believing
[1/27/2010]
WASHINGTON -- His presidency at a crossroads, President Barack Obama is promising in his first State of the Union address to solve the economic worries foremost on Americans' minds and become the transformative leader they thought they were getting.
(FULL STORY)

Toyota US sales halt deals blow to image, earnings
[1/27/2010]
NEW YORK -- Toyota's suspension of U.S. sales on an unprecedented scale to fix faulty gas pedals deals a blow to the automaker's reputation for quality and came amid intense pressure from the Obama administration.
(FULL STORY)

Kansas State edges past Bears, 76-74
[1/27/2010]
Jacob Pullen hit two free throws with 8.2 seconds remaining to help No. 11-ranked Kansas State evade an upset and defeat No. 24-ranked Baylor 76-74 Tuesday night at the Ferrell Center.
(FULL STORY)

Able-bodied drivers fined for tag misuse
[1/27/2010]
Nine people, including students and faculty, were fined $150 when they illegally used a handicap-parking hang tag to park at the Ferrell Center during basketball games on Jan. 16 and 17.
(FULL STORY)

C.S.I. offers false reality
[1/27/2010]
A dead body is surrounded by yellow crime scene tape. A team of investigators, forensic scientists and police surround it, taking photos, writing notes and making predictions about how the woman met her untimely demise. Samples of fluid are taken and rushed off to a lab.
(FULL STORY)

Address will focus on economic woes
[1/27/2010]
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama will try to pivot past rocky times for the nation and himself tonight night in his first State of the Union address, offering a skeptical public repackaged plans to energize the economy, stem a tide of red ink and strengthen anti-terror defenses.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: With censorship lifted, many in China react with hunger for information
[1/27/2010]
Google China users have recently been able to search terms like "Tiananmen Square" and "democracy," whereas in the past, such a search would have returned nothing but a continuously loading page or error message.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: My secret anguish: A door to hope
[1/27/2010]
My heart begins to race 1 million miles per minute. The world is spinning around me. My palms are seeping with perspiration. I subconsciously quit breathing. Worrisome thoughts invade my mind and progressively worsen.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Art takes over when words give out
[1/27/2010]
Last week I attended the Waco Symphony at Waco Hall. As the announcer stepped up to introduce the first piece, he mentioned that the following piece was world-renowned for being able to express emotions when words have run out. It was a piece played for the passing of great leaders and for overwhelming tragedies, seen most recently, with the devastation of Haiti.
(FULL STORY)

Bears For Life wins Group of the Year at national conference
[1/27/2010]
Bears for Life, Baylor's student anti-abortion organization, was named "Group of the Year" by the Students for Life of America and awarded $1,000 Saturday at the Students for Life of America National Conference in Washington D.C.
(FULL STORY)

City of Waco to begin umpire training
[1/27/2010]
The city of Waco is offering umpire training for slow pitch softball to people who are interested in becoming contract employees for the city of Waco.
(FULL STORY)

Best picture nominees expand to 10 for 2010
[1/27/2010]
Here's the dirty little secret about the motion picture academy's controversial scheme to expand this year's best picture nominees from five to 10 movies. It isn't going to make the slightest bit of difference in the Oscar race.
(FULL STORY)

Recent wedding bells ring on smaller budgets
[1/27/2010]
There are three things constant in this world regardless of recessions: death, taxes and weddings.
(FULL STORY)

Sports take: Pro Bowl irrelevant for football fans, NFL
[1/27/2010]
"How sad is it that there is only one football game left?" one SportsCenter anchor lamented on Monday night.
(FULL STORY)

Hopeful Rangers owner excited watching team
[1/27/2010]
Chuck Greenberg bought a red Texas Rangers pullover during a rainy late-season series when he was in town preparing a bid to buy the team.
(FULL STORY)

Bears nearly upset No. 11 Kansas State
[1/26/2010]
Jacob Pullen made two free throws with 8.2 seconds left and scored 25 points, lifting No. 11 Kansas State to a 76-74 victory over No. 24 Baylor on Tuesday night.
(FULL STORY)

College 'gender gap' favoring women stops growing
[1/26/2010]
On college campuses, female undergraduates have outnumbered men and outperformed them academically for years, but a new report out Tuesday finds those gaps have stopped growing in key areas including enrollment and bachelor's degrees.
(FULL STORY)

Group sees BU as 'restrictive influence'
[1/26/2010]
In opposition to talk of a merger between Baylor University and Baylor College of Medicine, a group from the college began an online petition. It has since gained 534 signatures, some accompanied by comments or notes to Interim President of Baylor College of Medicine William Butler and Marc Shapiro, chair of the Baylor College of Medicine Board of Trustees.
(FULL STORY)

Exploring our thoughts: Science, theology meet
[1/26/2010]
Science and theology have been enemies since Nicolaus Copernicus removed the Earth from the center of the universe, and the rift just widened with Darwinism and carbon dating of the Earth. Now, some Baylor faculty members are trying to unite science and theology, convinced the two do not contradict.
(FULL STORY)

Pledge the pounds to feed Waco's hungry
[1/26/2010]
There is now a way to lose weight and help the community at the same time, thanks to the Pound for Pound Challenge, which is being sponsored for the first time by the Baylor fitness department to help serve Waco food banks.
(FULL STORY)

220,000 gallons evaporated, dispersed in oil spill
[1/26/2010]
DALLAS -- The worst Texas oil spill in more than 15 years was contained Monday, and authorities credit a massive emergency response with averting an environmental disaster.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Reasoning against affiliation appears faulty in light of Baylor's research
[1/26/2010]
As word that Baylor University is in talks with Baylor College of Medicine to pursue a closer affiliation spreads throughout the academic community, opposition is mounting at the medical school.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Resumes reflect experience, no drive
[1/26/2010]
A few years ago, I listened as a seasoned journalist regaled me with the story of how he landed his first job at a newspaper.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Relationships with international students reap cultural influence, impact U.S.'s reputation
[1/26/2010]
During the fall semester, I learned more about Brazil, Japan, China and many other countries. I was able to taste cuisine from all over the world and listen to music from artists I would have never discovered on my own. No, I didn't study abroad. I got to know the international students here on campus.
(FULL STORY)

Model Arab League opens minds of participants to culture and politics
[1/26/2010]
A two-and-a-half-day convention, weeks of preparation and hours of research give Baylor students a firsthand look at how the Arab world functions.
(FULL STORY)

White brings added asset to women's track and field
[1/26/2010]
DeSoto freshman Skylar White holds titles such as Dallas Morning News' 2008 Girls All-Area Track and Field Athlete of the Year; Sports Day's 2008 Girl Athlete of the Year; and back-to-back UIL 5A shot put and discus champion as a high school sophomore and junior.
(FULL STORY)

Beach House's new CD a true 'dream'
[1/26/2010]
If Kappa Kappa Gamma allowed Beach House's new album "Teen Dream" to enter the Baylor Beauty Style Show, it would instantly become the prohibitive favorite.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor handles Minutemen with ease, 71-45
[1/23/2010]
In the midst of a brutal stretch in the conference schedule, No. 25 Baylor stepped out of the confines of the Big 12 and defeated the UMass Minutemen 71-45 Saturday afternoon at the Ferrell Center--and set a record while at it.
(FULL STORY)

Minister stresses importance of Baptist future
[1/22/2010]
As Baptists celebrate 400 years of existence, Martin Marty, University of Chicago Divinity School professor emeritus and ordained Lutheran minister, said Sunday. Young Christians are no longer tied to a denomination in their faith at his lecture on Sunday.
(FULL STORY)

Active Minds hopes to gain charter
[1/22/2010]
Suicide is the third-leading cause of death among 18 to 24-year-olds and the second-leading cause of death for college students alone, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
(FULL STORY)

Ex-pastor gets 65 years
[1/22/2010]
WACO -- Jurors on Thursday sentenced a former Texas minister to 65 years in prison for murdering his wife and trying to cover it up as a suicide.
(FULL STORY)

Institute funds cancer research
[1/22/2010]
Baylor has been awarded a $200,000 grant was by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, Wednesday. It will be put toward cancer research and prevention efforts by the university.
(FULL STORY)

BU in talks to build strength
[1/22/2010]
In an e-mail to the university Thursday, Interim President David Garland announced publicly for the first time that Baylor is in discussions with Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital regarding a strengthened affiliation, but not a merger.
(FULL STORY)

Local efforts: Antioch church sends team to Haiti
[1/22/2010]
From individuals putting their lives on hold to organizations rallying relief, the Waco community has banded together to ensure Haiti receives help from Central Texas.
(FULL STORY)

Moot court members nab national ranking
[1/22/2010]
One of the Baylor Undergraduate Moot Court teams placed second in the national tournament of the American Collegiate Moot Court Association last weekend at Florida International University in Miami.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Baylor family suffers from lack of search information
[1/22/2010]
The lines of communication between the Presidential Search Committee and the Baylor community have been characterized during the past year only by vague updates and promises of progress.
(FULL STORY)

Lariat Letters: Palin's popularity, employment outlook
[1/22/2010]
An economics professor and an economics major discuss the economy and Sarah Palin.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Similan Islands: beautiful, but not what they used to be
[1/22/2010]
This Christmas, I had the privilege of visiting my family in Singapore, where they have lived for the past few months. During that time, we also went to Phuket, Thailand, for a little bit of R & R and one night on a live-a-board SCUBA boat.
(FULL STORY)

Baseball squad departs for Cuban humanitarian trip
[1/22/2010]
Two baseball-rich cultures will meet Friday when the Baylor baseball team arrives in Havana to interact with and serve Cuban players and youth.
(FULL STORY)

Mulkey, Lady Bears focused on fixing problems before thinking about Mizzou
[1/22/2010]
On Wednesday, head coach Kim Mulkey was asked at the Lady Bears' weekly press conference if she could talk about the team's next opponent, Missouri. The answer was no.
(FULL STORY)

NBC gives Conan the boot; Leno returns to late night
[1/22/2010]
LOS ANGELES - Ending his brief reign as host of one of television's longest-running shows, Conan O'Brien on Thursday finalized a rich severance deal with NBC that releases the comedian from "The Tonight Show" and frees him to join another network in time for the new fall season, an NBC spokeswoman confirmed.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor students sound off on Domino's new taste change
[1/22/2010]
By now, almost everyone can smell what Domino's Pizza is cooking ,and it is supposed to be delicious. Sometimes known for lack-luster pizza, the past failings of Domino's have now been immortalized in a new advertising campaign.
(FULL STORY)

Senior earns service award
[1/22/2010]
Alumna Amanda Beattie received the Scholar of Promise Award for 2009 for her service in the community.
(FULL STORY)

The Baer Necessities: Romo's mental toughness insufficient for NFL QB
[1/21/2010]
Replacing the aged Drew Bledsoe in 2006, Tony Romo appeared to be destined as the next legendary Cowboys quarterback.
(FULL STORY)

Bears crumble at Kansas, 81-75
[1/21/2010]
Sherron Collins scored 28 points, and the University of Kansas held off a feisty Baylor squad 81-75 Wednesday night at Allen Fieldhouse to extend its home winning streak to 54 games--the longest active streak in the NCAA.
(FULL STORY)

Smartpen merges doodling with serious note-taking
[1/21/2010]
There is a new and improved note-taking utensil that could benefit all Baylor students.
(FULL STORY)

New community of artists coming in Fall 2010
[1/21/2010]
A new Living-Learning Center will soon become a welcoming home for fine arts students.
(FULL STORY)

Raising funds for a fallen country
[1/21/2010]
Students have overwhelmingly responded to the earthquake in Haiti by organizing four ways to help with the relief effort.
(FULL STORY)

Award offers math whiz semester of Bear status
[1/21/2010]
Dr. Edward Burger, Williams College professor of mathematics and Gaudino Scholar, has been chosen as the recipient of the 2010 Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching.
(FULL STORY)

Senate set to affirm site
[1/21/2010]
The Waco Mammoth Site is finally nearing the end of a long journey to enter the National Park System as legislation passes through committee hearings in the U.S. Senate.
(FULL STORY)

Director: Lanes in SUB 'well past their glory years'
[1/21/2010]
The bowling alley in the Bill Daniel Student Center basement has been slowly deteriorating over the last 50 years, becoming a considerably outdated facility. To combat the problem, the health, human performance and recreation department have reduced the number of students participating in the course this semester.
(FULL STORY)

Broccoli-stuffed Chicken
[1/21/2010]
"Mother served fried chicken every Sunday, but sometimes she surprised us with this creation."
(FULL STORY)

Stars act out with violent behavior
[1/21/2010]
In case someone hasn't noticed, celebrities seem to have gone a little crazy lately. From Amy Winehouse's violent domestic dispute to Charlie Sheen's violent Christmas confrontation with his wife Brooke Mueller to the missing-in-action Tiger Woods who was reportedly fleeing from his golf club-wielding wife, it seems like violence may be the celebrity trend in dealing with conflict.
(FULL STORY)

Texas band Sky Eats Airplane to perform Friday
[1/21/2010]
Art Ambush will be the site of a triumphant homecoming on Friday night.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Worldwide groups, leaders unite to restore hope to Haiti
[1/21/2010]
At 5:14 p.m. on Jan. 12, Haiti shook violently as a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit the southern part of the Caribbean island. At this time, a suspected 65,000 people are presumed dead while an astonishing 3 million people have been affected by the disaster, according to the State Department.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Solution: Change in system, mindset
[1/21/2010]
On a plane from Los Angeles to Houston, I judged another passenger. I told myself that his man was fully capable of a terrorist act.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Rested, we embark on this journey
[1/21/2010]
Rest looks different for each of us, but satisfies a similar goal: a break in the grind, a respite from the day-to-day, sleep-deprived lifestyle many of us find ourselves playing an (overly) active part in.
(FULL STORY)

Students awarded chance to study abroad
[1/20/2010]
Two Baylor students have been awarded a scholarship to study abroad for a year in a country of their choice.
(FULL STORY)

Lone shooter kills 8 in central Virginia slaying
[1/20/2010]
APPOMATTOX, Va. -- Police with dogs and heat-sensing equipment hunted for a man they say shot eight people to death Tuesday and then nearly took down a police helicopter that was trying to flush him out of the woods near this central Virginia town.
(FULL STORY)

Google delays Chinese launch of phone
[1/20/2010]
BEIJING (AP) -- Google says it has postponed the launch of its mobile phone in China amid a dispute with the government over Internet censorship.
(FULL STORY)

Alumna lends helping hand
[1/20/2010]
Although the 7.0 magnitude earthquake and its aftershocks have finished, those left in the wake of chaos and rising death counts in Haiti are only beginning to comprehend the effects.
(FULL STORY)

Elusive aid for all in Haiti
[1/20/2010]
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- The world still can't get enough food and water to the hungry and thirsty one week after an earthquake shattered Haiti's capital. The airport remains a bottleneck, the port is a shambles. The Haitian government is invisible, nobody has taken firm charge, and the police have largely given up.
(FULL STORY)

Brown scores GOP victory
[1/20/2010]
BOSTON -- In an epic upset in liberal Massachusetts, Republican Scott Brown rode a wave of voter anger to win the U.S. Senate seat held by the late Edward M. Kennedy for nearly half a century, leaving President Barack Obama's health care overhaul in doubt and marring the end of his first year in office.
(FULL STORY)

Exploring BU's religious diversity
[1/20/2010]
If given the opportunity, Baylor would not hire Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft. Baylor would not hire James Watson, a co-discoverer of DNA, or Stephen Hawking, a leading physicist in quantum cosmology. Why? Because these great men are not Christians or Jews.
(FULL STORY)

Valuables stolen during finals
[1/20/2010]
Five laptops and other items totaling approximately $5,500 were stolen from five students on Saturday, Dec. 13 in Alexander Hall.
(FULL STORY)

Medical school future unclear
[1/20/2010]
Though discussions are in progress between Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor and its long-ago partner, the Baylor College of Medicine, details have not yet been made public on any possible negotiations.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor girls represent at Miss Texas Pageant
[1/20/2010]
Couch was first-runner-up for the title of Miss Texas last year and said did not know what she was expecting when she entered the pageant world.
(FULL STORY)

Improvements, expansion possible for I-35
[1/20/2010]
Interstate 35 in Waco could see some changes that would affect local businesses and travelers on the interstate.
(FULL STORY)

The lightness in my dark: OALA supports, inspires
[1/20/2010]
The cool, crisp chill of the air was present as I walked across the Baylor campus with my mom beside me one fall day in 2007.
(FULL STORY)

Military sends more troops in aid effort
[1/20/2010]
WASHINGTON -- American military officials are pressing ahead with a new infusion of troops in a bid to break a logjam blocking critical supplies from reaching desperate Haitian earthquake refugees.
(FULL STORY)

Freak California storm kills one woman
[1/20/2010]
LOS ANGELES -- The second in a series of powerful storms wreaked havoc Tuesday on Southern Califonia, crushing a woman to death with a fallen tree, smashing windows and flooding coastal neighborhoods.
(FULL STORY)

Russian church literature, photos move to Baylor
[1/20/2010]
After losing funding, the Keston Institute at Oxford University transferred its collection of Russian resources to Baylor, with the help of Dr. Chris Marsh. Marsh, the Director of the J.M. Dawson Institute of Church-State Studies and Director of the Keston Center, has since utilized these resources for his upcoming book, a portion of which is being paralleled in a documentary by 12 Point Productions.
(FULL STORY)

Community Coffee House aims to spark dialogue
[1/20/2010]
Student Government is holding a Community Coffee House at 7 p.m. on Jan. 28 in Barfield Drawing Room.
(FULL STORY)

Kitchen Aid: Students pack boxed lunches
[1/20/2010]
Individual students and student organizations helped Campus Kitchen by packing boxed lunches this past weekend and delivering them to nine different locations in Waco.
(FULL STORY)

Chipotle helps Salvation Army by partnering to feed homeless
[1/20/2010]
Chipotle in Waco is offering new services to the community by donating unused food to the Salvation Army. The food is donated Sunday through Thursday and consists of cooked rice, beans and meats.
(FULL STORY)

BAA honors missionary doctor
[1/20/2010]
The once-a-year black tie reception and banquet honoring Baylor's Distinguished Alumni was held Friday and paid tribute to four new recipients. Among these honorees is Rebekah Naylor, M.D.
(FULL STORY)

S.T.E.P.S. program helps students, encourages success
[1/20/2010]
Renee John was on entirely new ground when she stepped onto Baylor's campus as a junior transfer student. She came from New York City and didn't know a soul. But, when John heard about S.T.E.P.S., or Students Together Encouraging Peer Success program, everything changed.
(FULL STORY)

Perry criticizes Obama grant plan
[1/20/2010]
SAN ANTONIO -- Gov. Rick Perry lashed out Tuesday at a plan by President Barack Obama that would effectively let local Texas school districts circumvent the state's decision to not compete for millions in education reform dollars.
(FULL STORY)

Kings Club branches out, impacting children's lives
[1/20/2010]
Baylor students reach out to the Waco community every Wednesday through Kings Club, a community-wide outreach program with the mission of creating a safe and rewarding environment.
(FULL STORY)

Cutting-edge laboratory promises atomic research
[1/20/2010]
Dr. Zhenrong Zhang, a new assistant professor of physics from China, has begun work this semester to start a Scanning Tunneling Microscopy lab in the Baylor Sciences Building.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: What you may have missed while away
[1/20/2010]
Five news stories sure to pique your interest.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: NBC debacle may permanently alter late-night comedy
[1/20/2010]
For the second time in nearly 20 years, NBC has chosen Jay Leno over a far superior comic.
(FULL STORY)

Block Party at the Ferrell Center
[1/20/2010]
University of Oklahoma sophomore All-American Willie Warren notices a gaping hole in Baylor's zone defense. While Bears' center Josh Lomers is occupied with 6-foot-10, 295-pound mammoth Tiny Gallon, there is a capacious alley to the basket left unattended. Warren makes a quick cut to the hoop in hopes of exploiting Baylor's lapse.
(FULL STORY)

Griner revolutionizing women's basketball in multiple ways
[1/20/2010]
It is only 30 seconds into the Lady Bears' home conference opener against the University of Oklahoma, and she has done it again. It comes as no surprise to anybody in the Ferrell Center, yet the crowd roars like they did the first time, and the second time, and the 89th time.
(FULL STORY)

Sports take: Coaches display class with committment to schools
[1/20/2010]
Mention the names Chip Kelly, Lane Kiffin and Pete Carroll to an average sports fan and he or she could probably tell you why they have made headlines in the last two months.
(FULL STORY)

Women's tennis squad poised for historic run
[1/20/2010]
After recently receiving a No. 5 ranking, the Baylor women's tennis team will start the spring season looking to capture its first-ever national championship and first trip back to the Final Four since 2008.
(FULL STORY)

Broosova eager for championship
[1/20/2010]
All-American senior Lenka Broosova, who is currently ranked No. 17 in the nation, did not originally intend to play tennis at a collegiate level.
(FULL STORY)

Manning's impromptu calls guide Colts to AFC Championship
[1/20/2010]
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning gets more than his share of credit for being an offensive mastermind, surveying defenses and checking into foolproof plays.
(FULL STORY)

Men's tennis team prepped for NCAA title run in 2010
[1/20/2010]
The Baylor Bears men's tennis team comes into the 2009-2010 season just as they left off--ranked nationally in the top 10.
(FULL STORY)

Rux has room to improve despite high ranking
[1/20/2010]
The nation's No. 11-ranked college tennis player stands the tallest on Baylor's tennis team at 6 feet 5 inches, but he still has a lot of growing left to do.
(FULL STORY)

Lady Bears scraping by without Jones
[1/20/2010]
Looking at the Lady Bears' Big 12 record, onlookers have been surprised to see the team predicted to win the conference with two scratches in the loss column in its first three games.
(FULL STORY)

Sports happenings during the break
[1/20/2010]
Although Baylor was closed for winter break, football players received honors and the basketball teams continued to face opponents
(FULL STORY)

Concerts of the past highlight legends
[1/20/2010]
Before he became an icon, Elton John burned through Waco. Present-day Waco may not be a hotbed of live music, but it hasn't always been that way.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor lacks high-profile music acts of past
[1/20/2010]
Thirty years ago, big-name artists like The Carpenters, Waylon Jennings and Chicago regularly performed on the Baylor campus. Now, on-campus concerts are more likely to feature smaller acts like David Phelps or Jon McLaughlin.
(FULL STORY)

'The Book of Eli' lacks Washington's usual luster and proves disappointing
[1/20/2010]
I have always been a fan of Denzel Washington. The guy just has a gravity that is inescapable. Whether he's playing a Union soldier, a political activist or a rogue cop, the energy that he is able to capture is profound.
(FULL STORY)

Difficult plot hinders 'The Lovely Bones'
[1/20/2010]
In the last 10 years director Peter Jackson started strong with "The Lord of the Rings Trilogy," declined into indulgent spectacle with "King Kong" and moved to the producer's chair with last year's sci-fi blockbuster "District 9." Now he's return to the director's chair to direct a murder drama a la his 1994 film "Heavenly Creatures."
(FULL STORY)

Amid humor at the Globes, stars add perspective
[1/20/2010]
LOS ANGELES - So, not a great night for Ricky Gervais fans, but you have to love a show in which Meryl Streep announces she would like to be called "T Bone," Mike Tyson shares the stage with Bradley Cooper and Sandra Bullock actually chokes up thanking her agent.
(FULL STORY)

Fashion at the Globes was both romantic and sleek
[1/20/2010]
LOS ANGELES - The red carpet may have been spongy wet, but that didn't dampen the Golden Globes fashion parade.
(FULL STORY)

Spoon's seventh album 'Transference' is true to their unique musical style
[1/20/2010]
Austin-based indie rock band Spoon is easy to take for granted. On Tuesday, the band ushered in the new decade by releasing their seventh studio album, "Transference."
(FULL STORY)

This year's fashion doesn't depart from past
[1/20/2010]
Few topics are more frivolous, controversial, and light-hearted than fashion trends. Trends have stepped all over pop culture in Manolo Blahniks and created denim social uproars in the form of baggy jeans and super-low hip huggers. However, the fashion trends of dearly departed 2009 were a little more politically correct.
(FULL STORY)

2010 shaping up to be promising year for Hollywood
[1/20/2010]
2009 proved to be a year of record-breaking blockbusters, such as "The Twilight Saga: New Moon," James Cameron's visually breathtaking "Avatar," which is continuing its highly successful journey into 2010, and the top-grossing movie of the year, "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen."
(FULL STORY)

Inexperience forces a Lady Bears loss
[1/18/2010]
Brittney Griner had 18 points and six blocks in Sunday's game against Nebraska, but it was not enough as Baylor fell to the Cornhuskers, 65-56, at the Ferrell Center. Nebraska improves to 16-0, 3-0 in conference play, while the Lady Bears (14-3, 1-2) have a week off to continue building its young team whose inexperience was exploited by the Cornhuskers down the stretch.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor takes down Oklahoma State
[1/18/2010]
The No. 22-ranked Bears bounced back from a disappointing road loss Tuesday night in Colorado and defeated Oklahoma State University 83-70 Saturday afternoon at the Ferrell Center.
(FULL STORY)

Griner one rebound short of triple-double as Lady Bears top No. 13 Oklahoma
[1/13/2010]
After dropping their first conference game on the road last Saturday, the Lady Bears protected their home court and defeated Oklahoma, 57-47, Wednesday night in the home conference opener. Brittney Griner, Shanay Washington and Kelli Griffin each had 12 points to lead Baylor, and Griner set a new Big 12 mark with her defensive effort.
(FULL STORY)

Quake Rocks Haiti, Causing Widespread Damage
[1/12/2010]
A powerful earthquake of 7.0 magnitude rocked Haiti just before 5 p.m. Eastern time, 10 miles southwest from the highly populated capital of Port-au-Prince, according to the United States Geological Survey, leveling a hospital and causing widespread damage and panic in the impoverished Caribbean country.
(FULL STORY)

Bears snap 30-game losing streak to Oklahoma
[1/9/2010]
The albatross that has hung mercilessly around the neck of the Baylor men's basketball program for more than three decades was finally removed, as the Bears dismantled the University of Oklahoma 91-60 in the Big 12 Conference opener for both teams Saturday evening at the Ferrell Center.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor victorious in battle of the Bears
[1/6/2010]
Ekpe Udoh became the fifth player in school history to accomplish a triple-double, and the Baylor men's basketball team (12-1) concluded its non-conference slate with a 79-63 walloping against Morgan State University Wednesday night at the Ferrell Center.
(FULL STORY)

Griner's two dunks highlight near-record win
[1/2/2010]
Brittney Griner and No. 5 Baylor put on a show for Kim Mulkey's 250th win -- at the expense of Texas State.
(FULL STORY)

Griner gets first triple-double in Lady Bears history
[12/16/2009]
Brittney Griner had the first triple-double in Baylor history and set a Big 12 record in No. 6 Baylor's 101-76 win over Oral Roberts Wednesday night.
(FULL STORY)

Volleyball falls at NCAA Regional Semifinal
[12/11/2009]
After beating Georgia Tech and UCLA, Baylor's longest NCAA run came to an abrupt end Friday.
(FULL STORY)

Griner leads No. 8 Lady Bears past Louisiana Tech
[12/5/2009]
Ferrell Center -- Brittney Griner had 22 points, eight rebounds and six blocks to lead No. 8 Baylor to a 77-67 win over Louisiana Tech on Saturday.
(FULL STORY)

Volleyball wins NCAA first and second rounds
[12/5/2009]
Baylor Volleyball earned their first ever third-round appearance in the NCAA tournament and Jim Barnes got his 100th win as coach at Baylor.
(FULL STORY)

US to open against England at World Cup
[12/4/2009]
CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- The United States will face England at the World Cup for the first time since a famous upset 60 years ago, then play Slovenia and Algeria in the first round of next year's tournament.
(FULL STORY)

Carter scores 27, Baylor tops Arizona State 64-61
[12/4/2009]
Tweety Carter tied a season high with 27 points, including two free throws with 14.3 seconds remaining, and LaceDarius Dunn made an uncontested layup with five seconds left as Baylor beat Arizona State 64-61 to continue the Big 12's unbeaten run in the Big12/Pac-10 Hardwood Series.
(FULL STORY)

Harrington to house art annex
[12/4/2009]
Renovations are underway for the Harrington House, to become the new home of the Art Annex, starting in mid-December. The new annex will be named the Harrington Art Annex preserving the legacy of the historic building.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor declines BAA's contact list request
[12/4/2009]
The university declined this semester to provide the Baylor Alumni Association the contact list of current students that it uses each year to promote its reduced-price LSAT, GRE and GMAT preparatory courses, according to the BAA.
(FULL STORY)

McLennan County employment increases
[12/4/2009]
McLennan County continues to maintain a lower unemployment rate than the state and the nation.
(FULL STORY)

Pakistan: We need more clarity on US plan
[12/4/2009]
LONDON -- Pakistan's prime minister on Thursday defended his country's efforts in fighting terrorism, saying he didn't believe Osama bin Laden was in Pakistan and that Pakistani security forces had been successful in tackling terrorism within the country's borders.
(FULL STORY)

Briles, Baylor bid farewell to football seniors
[12/4/2009]
As the college football season comes to an end each year, teams across the country are forced to say goodbye to their graduating seniors. Some programs are more affected than others, but overall, losing seniors is a tough experience for any team.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor dad directs upcoming Disney film
[12/4/2009]
John Musker, director of many Disney movies, including the upcoming movie "The Princess and the Frog," has a close Waco connection: His daughter, Julia Musker, is a senior at Baylor.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor expresses concern for housing
[12/4/2009]
Hardly a day goes by that a Baylor student doesn't complain about parking. The problem of space is one that faces most colleges across the country, and Baylor is not immune.
(FULL STORY)

2012 vision provokes discord among students
[12/4/2009]
Baylor's 2012 vision to develop more on-campus housing has sparked disagreement among students, some believing the goal is unrealistic, with others believing it is admirable.
(FULL STORY)

Assistant Dean talks on perks of campus living
[12/4/2009]
There are many things that are pivotal to the college freshman experience, but living in a dorm could be one of the most important.
(FULL STORY)

'Ceremony of Carols' serves as study break
[12/4/2009]
As the days grow shorter, shopping lines get longer and students prepare for the inevitably difficulty of finals, you aren't likely to find Christmas spirit around campus.
(FULL STORY)

Australian man dives face-first into deadly jellyfish
[12/4/2009]
A man dove face-first into an extremely venomous, peanut-sized jellyfish in waters off northeast Australia and medics flew him to a hospital intensive care unit to treat the potentially fatal sting, officials said Friday.
(FULL STORY)

Local ranch raises rare breed of cattle
[12/4/2009]
At Warren Ranch, in nearby Whitney, Mike Warren and Kenneth Woodell are raising what could be the "greenest" cows.
(FULL STORY)

Christmas CD, concert blend music, philanthropy
[12/4/2009]
"Christmas for Kenya" is a downloadable Christmas CD resulting from the collaboration of University Baptist Church, Common Grounds and many local artists.
(FULL STORY)

Fleeing robbers injure 4 at day care center
[12/4/2009]
INDIANAPOLIS -- Two robbery suspects fleeing police lost control of their sport utility vehicle and crashed into a day care center Thursday, injuring four children and an employee in a shower of bricks and other debris, police said.
(FULL STORY)

India to slow carbon emissions growth
[12/4/2009]
India pledged Thursday to significantly slow the growth of its carbon emissions over the next decade, becoming the last major emitting country to announce a climate change policy before a U.N. summit opens next week.
(FULL STORY)

Push Play seeks a Juliet with hit single 'Midnight Romeo'
[12/4/2009]
The newcomers who make up Push Play are pushing through competitors and climbing the music charts with their hit single "Midnight Romeo."
(FULL STORY)

Reel World Sense: Year provides renewed perspective
[12/4/2009]
The last 12 months have been tumultuous for the film industry. While experts projected that, despite the economic decline, "everyone will still go to the movies," May was an all-time low for the month over a 10-year span.
(FULL STORY)

YouTube star climbs charts with popular debut album
[12/4/2009]
For most of Susan Boyle's fans, buying her new album last week meant getting a shrink-wrapped CD, not a download.
(FULL STORY)

Mulkey's emphasis on defense defines team success
[12/4/2009]
The sound of Baylor fans' Nike's, Sperry's and Toms simultaneously stomping on wood and steel floors rings about the Ferrell Center. The hoarse guy and the screeching lady two rows back combine for a pitch harmonious only to a sports fan's trained ear. The guys with the large block letter "D" and white picket fence hoist their signs in rhythm with the chanting.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Extra wellness class for Lincoln University students with high BMI unfair requirement for graduating
[12/4/2009]
After working for four years -- or more -- toward a college degree, most students are ready to hurl themselves into post-graduate pursuits by the middle of senior year. The anxiety that accompanies the final degree audit is universal, since even one missing credit can ruin a chance at graduating.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Inadequate parking causes frustration in staff writer
[12/4/2009]
Please be advised as the parking and driving rules on campus have changed.
(FULL STORY)

Afghanistan needs additional schools, not more troops
[12/4/2009]
Put yourself in Afghan shoes and look at the troop buildup. Imagine you're a villager living in southern Afghanistan.
(FULL STORY)

Student tells of lessons learned
[12/3/2009]
The worst thing they could do was say no. Thus, Emanuel Gawrieh, a sophomore at the time, plunged into two lengthy internship applications, one to the Supreme Court and one to the White House.
(FULL STORY)

Hasan faces attempted murder
[12/3/2009]
An Army psychiatrist who may face the death penalty after the mass shooting at Fort Hood was charged Wednesday with 32 counts of attempted premeditated murder relating to the scores of soldiers and two civilian police officers injured in the attack, military officials said.
(FULL STORY)

Study: Spirituality peaks in college
[12/3/2009]
Although college is a time when students strive to develop intellectually, a study by the Higher Education Research Institute at the University of California-Los Angeles found that college students today have an increased interest and involvement in spirituality and religion.
(FULL STORY)

Troops hopeful plan will wind down war
[12/3/2009]
U.S. service members in Afghanistan said President Barack Obama's decision to send 30,000 more troops offered hope that they can go home -- if the reinforcements can build up the Afghan army to protect civilians against the Taliban.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: New college ranking system gives more accurate view
[12/3/2009]
The American Council of Trustees and Alumni has formed a promising new system of ranking universities based on the comprehensiveness of the courses required by their core curriculum.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Females often under unreasonable appearance pressure
[12/3/2009]
"You don't have to be pretty. " This is a somewhat strange, if not difficult, concept to digest, and one that I had never really consciously considered until one of my friends posted a link to a blog with this very title on my Facebook wall a couple weeks ago.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Living in Waco: It's what you make it
[12/3/2009]
I don't think I'm the only Baylor student used to life in a metroplex like Houston or Dallas, who felt disappointed with the city of Waco and its entertainment options.
(FULL STORY)

Texting while driving proves risky
[12/3/2009]
Most drivers think they can get away with it. People believe they are not part of the problem, but because of the increasing number of people who text and drive, motorists are more at risk than they think.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor family texts and drives despite dangers
[12/3/2009]
With a bill currently in the U.S. Senate that could prohibit drivers from reading or writing a text message. The Lariat took to the street to see what the Baylor family thought about driving while texting and whether or not they thought the bill would stop it.
(FULL STORY)

Annual Civil War re-enactment relives hard times
[12/3/2009]
It is early afternoon when the soldiers begin to assemble for battle in the open fields of Liendo Plantation. The Confederates are gathered at one end while blue-clad Yankees take the opposite side.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor graduation goes green with caps and gowns, promotes recycling
[12/3/2009]
Baylor is going green for graduation by ordering environmentally friendly caps and gowns and promoting recycling at the graduation ceremony.
(FULL STORY)

'Zoo Studio' brings out its musical wild side
[12/3/2009]
It all started in a hot tub. After brainstorming names last spring break at a ski resort at Lake Tahoe, juniors Max Helmerich, John Steen, Corbin Janssen and Kevin Cochran emerged from the primordial pool as Zoo Studio, one of Uproar Records' newest bands.
(FULL STORY)

Music books follow legendary artists' exploits
[12/3/2009]
DAYTON, Ohio -- We now enter the gift-giving season. Here are some suggestions for music related books that might make lovely presents.
(FULL STORY)

Saturday contest reunites hall of famers
[12/3/2009]
Although coach Kim Mulkey is fully committed to the Baylor Lady Bears' success, she has said numerous times that Louisiana will always be home for her. On Saturday night, Mulkey's home comes to Waco as the Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters take on Baylor in a reunion of a hall of fame player and coach.
(FULL STORY)

Men's basketball travels to Arizona for Big 12/Pac-10 Challenge
[12/3/2009]
The Baylor men's basketball team (6-1) will compete in the third edition of the Big 12/Pac-10 Hardwood Challenge when it faces off against Arizona State University at 9:30 p.m. today in Tempe, Ariz and will air on Fox Sports Net.
(FULL STORY)

Tiger Woods speaks for first time since accident
[12/3/2009]
Tiger Woods acknowledged Wednesday morning that he let down his family, saying he regrets "those transgressions with all of my heart."
(FULL STORY)

McCoy leads Heisman race heading into Big 12 Championship Game
[12/3/2009]
Boosted by last week's breakout performance, University of Texas quarterback Colt McCoy has put some distance between himself and his closest pursuers in the 2009 Heisman Trophy race.
(FULL STORY)

Unemployment rises in almost half of metro areas
[12/2/2009]
Unemployment worsened or stayed the same in most metro areas in October, the Labor Department said Wednesday, as jobs remained scarce nationwide.
(FULL STORY)

AT&T, Verizon end lawsuits over cell ads
[12/2/2009]
AT&T Inc. and Verizon Wireless agreed Wednesday to end lawsuits accusing each other of lying in TV ads, taking their rivalry out of the court system for now.
(FULL STORY)

Skeptical Dems told 30,000 more troops can win war
[12/2/2009]
Confronted by a wary Congress, the president's chief military and diplomatic advisers insisted Wednesday the quick infusion of 30,000 troops into Afghanistan was the nation's last, best shot at winning the war and staving off "severe consequences for the United States and the world."
(FULL STORY)

Protesters seek war's end
[12/2/2009]
Amid a blustering wind and chilly rain, a small but dedicated group of war protesters made their voices heard Tuesday.
(FULL STORY)

Conference held for AIDS awareness
[12/2/2009]
Phi Alpha Theta, a history honor society and the department of history engaged students in a videoconference Tuesday in observance of the global World AIDS Day.
(FULL STORY)

Exit plan will boost troops in Afghanistan war
[12/2/2009]
Declaring "our security is at stake," President Barack Obama ordered an additional 30,000 U.S. troops into the long war in Afghanistan on Tuesday night, but balanced the buildup with a pledge to an impatient nation to begin withdrawing American forces in 18 months.
(FULL STORY)

Site ranks BU top seven nationwide
[12/2/2009]
Baylor was recently listed as a top-seven university nationwide according to the new college ranking Web site, WhatWillTheyLearn.com.
(FULL STORY)

Mammoth site to open to public
[12/2/2009]
More than 30 years of work will come to fruition this weekend with Saturday's opening of the Waco Mammoth Site.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: President Obama's plan courageously, responsibly crosses political lines
[12/2/2009]
President Barack Obama announced on Tuesday that he is sending 30,000 additional troops over the next six months to assist with the war in Afghanistan. However, Obama said in his speech at West Point, N.Y. that the U.S. will begin withdrawing troops in July 2011.
(FULL STORY)

Lariat Letters: Gender discrimination, student loan debt
[12/2/2009]
A professor at Rhode Island College notes the need for equal treatment to all lenders; a professor in Truett Seminary discusses anti-male gender discrimination.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Teach for America combats poverty with education
[12/2/2009]
I was born into a family of teachers. Thus, I never wanted to teach. You see, I have always been strongly individualistic ­-- intent on making my own way.
(FULL STORY)

Seattle police kill suspect in officer slayings
[12/2/2009]
A lone officer on patrol in the middle of the night Tuesday spotted a stolen car, its hood up and engine running, and pulled over to check it out. As the patrolman sat in his cruiser, a burly man with a large mole on his cheek came up from behind.
(FULL STORY)

Local band exhibits love for music, performing
[12/2/2009]
Local band The Tastydactyls have rocked the Waco music scene for more than two years, but now they have their sights set on a bigger audience.
(FULL STORY)

'Up in the Air' director centers on lonely characters
[12/2/2009]
MINNEAPOLIS -- "I'm exhausted," groaned Jason Reitman, which was a shame but ironic.
(FULL STORY)

Legendary Florida State football coach retires
[12/2/2009]
Bobby Bowden, the man who built Florida State's once-moribund football program into one of the nation's best, announced on Tuesday that the Seminoles bowl game will be the last game he coaches.
(FULL STORY)

Athletic chaplain embraces role for Baylor students-athletes
[12/2/2009]
Wes Yeary is the athletic chaplain for Baylor sports. He graduated from Baylor in 1987 and returned in fall 2008 to take on his new position.
(FULL STORY)

Bomber kills anti-Taliban lawmaker in Pakistan
[12/1/2009]
Pakistan's Supreme Court said Tuesday it will soon begin examining a recently expired graft amnesty covering the president and key allies. The decision launches a process that could eventually unseat the U.S-allied leader just as the Obama administration needs stability in Islamabad to help crack down on the Taliban.
(FULL STORY)

Salahi denies being White House party crasher
[12/1/2009]
The couple that got into the White House state dinner for the visiting Indian prime minister without invitations denied Tuesday that they were gatecrashers and said the uproar over the incident had "destroyed" their lives.
(FULL STORY)

Italy may accept more Gitmo detainees
[12/1/2009]
Italy is considering taking in other prisoners from Guantanamo to help President Barack Obama close down the prison, the country's foreign minister said Tuesday, a day after Italy accepted two former detainees.
(FULL STORY)

Eviction hoax startles, confuses Waco residents
[12/1/2009]
Numerous residences near Baylor campus were the victims of a hoax involving the distribution of false eviction notices on doors and wedged under doormats Saturday. The notices claimed that the land on which residents' homes were built would be seized under eminent domain for construction of a multimillion-dollar Baylor football stadium.
(FULL STORY)

Deeper look: Jimmy Dorrell
[12/1/2009]
For three decades, Jimmy Dorrell has fought against poverty, both in Waco and across the globe.
(FULL STORY)

'It is a kingly act to assist the fallen'
[12/1/2009]
In 2007, more than 27 percent of Waco's population earned an income below the poverty level. The flat-rate tuition for one year at Baylor is roughly equivalent to the average one-year salary earned in Waco, according to SimplyHired.com.
(FULL STORY)

Extending help to the classroom
[12/1/2009]
Providing food and other essentials to the poor is only one aspect of the poverty relief efforts that exist in Waco.
(FULL STORY)

Obama orders troops abroad
[12/1/2009]
The White House said Monday that President Barack Obama had issued orders to send thousands of additional troops to Afghanistan, relaying his decision to military leaders late Sunday afternoon during a meeting in the Oval Office.
(FULL STORY)

Going green could mean saving money
[12/1/2009]
Baylor spends $9.5 million dollars on electricity every year, some of which could be recouped by becoming greener.
(FULL STORY)

Movement under way in California to ban divorce
[12/1/2009]
Till death do us part? The vow would really hold true in California if a Sacramento Web designer gets his way.
(FULL STORY)

Football season ends with disheartening defeat
[12/1/2009]
The tumultuous book that was the 2009 Baylor football season ended with a disparaging conclusion in a 20-13 defeat Saturday night at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington.
(FULL STORY)

Kennedy heralds health care reform
[12/1/2009]
Rep. Patrick Kennedy used the language of faith Monday to rally support for expanding the nation's health insurance system in his first public appearance since escalating a public feud with Rhode Island's Roman Catholic bishop over health care and publicly financed abortion.
(FULL STORY)

Salvation Army serves poor in community
[12/1/2009]
Imagine living on $600 a month. Paying for housing, bills, medical needs and food. The money doesn't go a long way. It might not last as long as it's needed.
(FULL STORY)

Suspect in coffee shop killing eludes law in Seattle
[12/1/2009]
Authorities believe the man sought in the slaying of four police officers is still alive and has been aided by a network of friends and family, a police spokesman said Monday night.
(FULL STORY)

Director encounters difficulty adapting 'The Road'
[12/1/2009]
Halfway through the filming of "The Road," director John Hillcoat made a difficult decision: No matter what, he was going to remain faithful to Cormac McCarthy's novel about a father and son traveling across a post-apocalyptic landscape -- even if such a promise meant shooting a seemingly unfilmable scene involving cannibals and a baby.
(FULL STORY)

Theater, holiday events fill university calendar
[12/1/2009]
As the Christmas season approaches, many themed events are brought to the forefront of arts programs.
(FULL STORY)

'Ninja Assassin' mortally wounds audience's intelligence
[12/1/2009]
It's difficult to put into words how horrendous a film "Ninja Assassin" is.
(FULL STORY)

December Madness
[12/1/2009]
For the third time in Baylor volleyball history, the Bears earned a bid into the NCAA Division I Volleyball Championship and will travel to Los Angeles to take on Georgia Tech University in the first round Friday.
(FULL STORY)

Sports Take: Press box takes backseat to stadium's spectacles
[12/1/2009]
Covering last Saturday's game at Cowboys Stadium, I learned two things about the fortress even before taking my seat on the press row.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Court should rule in favor of lender in student loan case
[12/1/2009]
Today the Supreme Court of the United States will begin hearing its third case centered on bankruptcy this term. Unlike the other two cases, United Student Aid Funds Inc. v. Espinosa directly relates to student loans and their correlation with Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
(FULL STORY)

Lariat Lettesr: Remembering nearby factory
[12/1/2009]
Thanksgiving is a time when everyone thanks their family and friends for the things they've done, time they've devoted or sacrificed, but little attention to the unseen others who make our lives possible.
(FULL STORY)

Lariat Letters: Atheist article wonderfully unbiased
[12/1/2009]
I want to thank Chad Shanks for his article "Atheism: Striving for knowledge, but not faith," published in The Lariat on November 20, for delivering the many aspects of atheism that are usually ignored or mistaken, and for doing so with much respect and consideration.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Noble journalist leaves mark on Lariat writer
[12/1/2009]
My newspaper writing "career" hasn't really taken off yet. A high school paper, internship at a local paper, semester with the Lariat and a few freelance jobs is not exactly worthy of a Pulitzer Prize, because unlike some awards, they don't award Pulitzers based on hope for the future.
(FULL STORY)

House panel sets hearing on White House breach
[11/30/2009]
The Secret Service director and the couple who crashed the Obama administration's first state dinner have been called to testify before Congress on Thursday about the incident.
(FULL STORY)

Mysterious 'Saddam Channel' drops off Iraqi TV
[11/30/2009]
A mysterious TV channel praising Saddam Hussein dropped off satellite airwaves on Monday, just three days after it began broadcasting.
(FULL STORY)

Russian train toll hits 26; Police release sketch
[11/30/2009]
Police released a composite sketch Monday of a man thought to be involved in a train bombing that killed 26 people, and a railway official suggested the attack had the hallmarks of terrorists from the volatile North Caucasus.
(FULL STORY)

Bears late rally insufficient, fall to Texas Tech 20-13
[11/28/2009]
Coming out of the gates playing inspired for its self-proclaimed bowl game, Baylor crumbled in the second half and succumbed to a nearly perfect second-half performance from Texas Tech University quarterback Taylor Potts in a 20-13 defeat in the Bears' season finale at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor vs. Texas Tech: Still something to play for
[11/21/2009]
The scoreboard told the story of Saturday's game: Texas A&M 38, Baylor 3. The disappointment in the players, coaches and fans summed up the unfortunate truth of the Bears' season: next Saturday's game against Texas Tech will be Baylor's last in 2009.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor eliminated from bowl contention with disparaging loss to Texas A&M
[11/21/2009]
Texas A&M University had 287 first-half rushing yards, and Baylor's offense failed to convert in paramount red-zone situations, as the Aggies mathematically eliminated the Bears (4-7) out of bowl contention for the 15th-consecutive season in a 38-3 loss Saturday evening at Kyle Field.
(FULL STORY)

Journalism lecturer bikes for dream, charity
[11/20/2009]
"I had wanted to get a motorcycle for years and years and I just didn't think I would ever get one," said Kevin Tankersley, journalism lecturer and motorcyclist.
(FULL STORY)

Global Community serves tea, learns about cultures
[11/20/2009]
Students in the Global Community Living and Learning Center held a special event at Brooks Flats Thursday night that recreated tea ceremonies from countries around the world.
(FULL STORY)

Group traps UCLA regents in building
[11/20/2009]
The governing board of the University of California approved a $2,500 student fee increase Thursday after two days of tense campus protests across the state.
(FULL STORY)

Texas prisoner executed after pardon denied
[11/20/2009]
Texas inmate Robert Lee Thompson was executed Thursday evening for his part in a fatal Houston store holdup after Gov. Rick Perry rejected a parole board's recommendation to spare Thompson because he wasn't the gunman.
(FULL STORY)

BRIC: An economic force for Waco
[11/20/2009]
As the details of the Central Texas Research Park and Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative are solidified, it is expected that the organizations will have a major economic impact on Baylor, Waco and the Central Texas community.
(FULL STORY)

Atheism: Striving for knowledge, but not faith
[11/20/2009]
Before beginning this semester as a Baylor freshman, Alex McElroy sat down to finally tell his father.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Court-ordered demolition unjust in McGregor cat-rescuer's situation
[11/20/2009]
Many cannot imagine, nor want to imagine, sharing a home with 24 cats. Likewise, it is tough to imagine one's home being demolished by the city. For Kathryn Pace, a 72-year-old McGregor woman, this is reality.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: 2012 paranoia yielding undue concern
[11/20/2009]
Let's fast-forward three years, one month and one day. December 21, 2012: the date the world, including you and me, will cease to exist.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Sleep lacking from college-student lifestyle
[11/20/2009]
As a very active college student, I don't sleep. I go to class, I go to work, I go to my respective meetings and I do homework. Sometimes, if I'm lucky, I get five hours of sleep.
(FULL STORY)

'New Moon' barely delivers on massive hype
[11/20/2009]
The "Twilight" soap opera continues with a lighter, goofier and far less erotically charged sequel, "New Moon," a movie directed by a man and not a woman.
(FULL STORY)

Reel World Sense: 'Twilight' saga outpaces classics
[11/20/2009]
With the release of "New Moon" comes the rise of a proverbial behemoth.
(FULL STORY)

Bowl implications enhance Battle of the Brazos
[11/20/2009]
Last season Baylor and Texas A&M entered the 105th Battle of the Brazos with essentially forsaken seasons, the Bears' bowl game hopes mathematically eliminated and the Aggies needing a win in Waco and an upset of No. 4 Texas the following week.
(FULL STORY)

Volleyball faces stiff test in home finale
[11/20/2009]
The No. 24 Baylor volleyball team will look to break a two-game losing streak as it plays host to the No. 2-ranked University of Texas in the Bears' home finale at 7 p.m. Saturday in the Ferrell Center.
(FULL STORY)

Germany calls for binding climate deal in 2010
[11/19/2009]
German Chancellor Angela Merkel called Thursday for all countries to fix binding climate change targets next year at the latest, acknowledging that no such deal is likely at global talks in Copenhagen next month.
(FULL STORY)

Police with beanbag guns at UCLA fee hike protest
[11/19/2009]
Officers armed with beanbag guns stood by as hundreds of protesters chanted, marched and even took over a building Thursday on the UCLA campus, where University of California regents were scheduled to vote on a 32 percent student fee increase.
(FULL STORY)

Obama answers questions from top Cuban blogger
[11/19/2009]
President Barack Obama has answered questions submitted by a celebrated Cuban blogger, saying he isn't interested in "talking for the sake of talking" with Raul Castro and indicating he won't visit the island until the communist government changes its ways.
(FULL STORY)

Students cash in on geocaches around campus
[11/19/2009]
There are canisters hiding all over campus. Most are small, the size of a thimble. Others are larger, as big as toolboxes.
(FULL STORY)

Navy finds lax behavior on sub in collision
[11/19/2009]
The crew of a U.S. submarine made dozens of errors before the vessel collided with an American warship in the Persian Gulf, an accident that exposed lax leaders who tolerated sleeping, slouching and a radio room rigged with music speakers, a Navy review found.
(FULL STORY)

BU prof talks on drugs at Harvard
[11/19/2009]
Law professor Mark Osler argued over the laws regarding the prosecution of cocaine charges Tuesday at Harvard University.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor athletes remain at top of class
[11/19/2009]
Baylor has been in the top four schools for graduation rates of student athletes since the Big 12 was created Bart Byrd, Baylor's associate athletic director for student athlete services said.
(FULL STORY)

Women and higher education
[11/19/2009]
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is beginning to examine whether universities are discriminating against women in admissions practices, as the number of women enrolled in college is steadily increasing across the nation.
(FULL STORY)

Senate's health care bill bottom line: $849 billion
[11/19/2009]
The political stakes enormous, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid launched long-awaited health care legislation Wednesday estimated to extend coverage to 94 percent of eligible Americans at a cost of $849 billion.
(FULL STORY)

Source says ex-official will head Fort Hood review
[11/19/2009]
Defense Secretary Robert Gates has tapped a former senior defense official to lead a broad Pentagon review of the circumstances surrounding the Fort Hood shootings, The Associated Press has learned.
(FULL STORY)

Inconsistencies fluster Baylor, Texas A&M
[11/19/2009]
With Baylor standing at four wins and Texas A&M five, Saturday's game between the Bears and the Aggies in College Station carries heavy postseason implications for both teams.
(FULL STORY)

Volleyball suffers defeat
[11/19/2009]
The No. 24 Baylor volleyball team dropped their second match in a row as they were swept (25-16, 25-21, 25-20) by No. 9 Nebraska Wednesday night in Lincoln.
(FULL STORY)

FDA to evaluate combinations of alcohol, caffeine
[11/19/2009]
The FDA is evaluating the legality of adding caffeine to alcoholic beverages and asked manufacturers companies Friday to provide their research and reasons for believing caffeinated alcoholic beverages are safe Friday.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor Religious Hour presents 'Cocoa, Christmas and Carols'
[11/19/2009]
For the second year in a row, the Baylor Religious Hour Choir is presenting "Cocoa, Christmas and Carols" at Christmas on Fifth Street. The choir presents Meredith Andrews, a Christian recording artist and worship leader, as headliner for the Dec. 3 performance.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: New Waco lofts blend urban living, cheap prices
[11/19/2009]
Urban living in Waco has long been a pricey endeavor. Many downtown lofts run for up to $1,000 per month.
(FULL STORY)

Lariat Letters: All men have inalienable rights
[11/19/2009]
While I believe Ms. Acklen raised some good points concerning the trial of the 9/11 suspects, I was disturbed that she questioned whether these men "deserve" rights.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Views on life, death bring humanity to forefront
[11/19/2009]
They killed a killer last week. I kept waiting to feel something when news came that John Allen Muhammad had been executed in Virginia. As a staunch opponent of capital punishment, I wanted some nugget of remorse at the knowledge that the government had taken his life.
(FULL STORY)

Search engine leaps beyond common abilities
[11/19/2009]
The Baylor community has been exploring the use of Wolfram Alpha, a computational knowledge engine with more than 10 trillion pieces of data. Wolfram Alpha was launched on the Internet on May 15, and since then, users have been taking advantage of this Web site by entering any kind of question or topic and receiving answers and breakdowns of data in return.
(FULL STORY)

New Lutheran body to form after gay pastor vote
[11/19/2009]
The split over gay clergy within the country's largest Lutheran denomination has prompted a conservative faction to begin forming a new Lutheran church body separate from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
(FULL STORY)

Uproar's Greenway has big plans, vision for music
[11/19/2009]
Sometimes when a song is powerful enough, it transcends the songwriter when the name of the song becomes more famous than the writer's.
(FULL STORY)

Lecturer gives spinach dip recipe
[11/19/2009]
This easy Spinach Artichoke dip recipe was contributed by communications lecturer Lacy McNamee.
(FULL STORY)

Switchfoot finds itself in creation of new album
[11/19/2009]
"I was blown away by how open the band was to trying new things," said "Hello Hurricane" producer Mike Elizondo.
(FULL STORY)

'The Gift of Thanks': When gratitude itself can be a gift
[11/19/2009]
"It is a fact of life that people give dinner parties, and when they invite you, you have to turn around and invite them back," Laurie Colwin wrote in her bite-size masterpiece, "Home Cooking," published in 1988. "Often they retaliate by inviting you again, and you must then extend another invitation. Back and forth you go, like Ping-Pong balls, and what you end up with is called social life."
(FULL STORY)

Tamer's 12: Big 12 North unproven
[11/19/2009]
Sports writer Kevin Tamer rates the weekend's Big 12 performances.
(FULL STORY)

Runner's aspirations place her at head of the pack
[11/19/2009]
Baylor senior cross-country star Nichole Jones has two post-graduation goals: to "run fast and run professionally."
(FULL STORY)

China govt pleased but ordinary folk cool on Obama
[11/18/2009]
State media heralded President Barack Obama's maiden trip to China as a triumph, but ordinary Chinese were largely shielded by their government from his most critical remarks and activists were disappointed by the measured tone of those they did hear.
(FULL STORY)

Schwarzenegger rules out another run for office
[11/18/2009]
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger won't say what his plans are when his term expires next year, but he won't be running for another office.
(FULL STORY)

Bishops discuss authority over Catholic colleges
[11/18/2009]
Fallout continues from the summer controversy over the University of Notre Dame awarding an honorary degree to President Barack Obama, who supports abortion rights.
(FULL STORY)

Clifton Robinson: Our roots are here
[11/18/2009]
Sixty-five years ago, a young boy delivered papers for the Waco Tribune-Herald.
(FULL STORY)

Seniors aim to leave legacy
[11/18/2009]
Last year the senior class raised more than $50,000 for the senior class gift of scholarships, and this year's seniors plan to exceed that.
(FULL STORY)

Food for thought: Ending Texas hunger
[11/18/2009]
Students will have the opportunity to confront the widespread problem of hunger at Texas at the Table: The Baylor University Hunger Summit in the Bill Daniel Student Center.
(FULL STORY)

Lady Bears beats Eagles, 100-55
[11/18/2009]
After dropping its season opener at the University of Tennessee, Baylor returned to Waco and defeated Tennessee Tech, 100-55, in its home opener Tuesday night. Freshman guard Jordan Madden led the Bears with 21 points, while Brittney Griner blocked eight shots before fouling out in the second half with 10 points.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: White House should slow down on passing health care bill
[11/18/2009]
On Nov. 7, the House of Representatives narrowly approved a version of the widely disputed health care bill. This bill, which would seek to expand coverage to more than 30 million uninsured Americans, represents the culmination of the Democratic Party's domestic dream.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Compassion International allows people to look outside themselves
[11/18/2009]
We cannot deny, as college students, that we look into our future with some uncertainty. What am I going to major in? Will I graduate on time? Will I get married? Will I find a job?
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Sept. 11 terrorists should be handled differently
[11/18/2009]
Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. announced Friday at a news conference at the Department of Justice that five suspects in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, including the self-proclaimed mastermind, Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, will be transported to New York City to face trial for their crimes against the nation.
(FULL STORY)

Journalism professor recognized for latest book
[11/18/2009]
Dr. Mia Moody, Journalism professor, has been receiving great reviews for her latest book, "'Black and Mainstream Press' Framing of Racial Profiling: A Historical Perspective," most notably from the publication Journalism and Mass Communication.
(FULL STORY)

Former Mafia boss shares views on women in business
[11/18/2009]
One second in line to be a New York mafia boss, Michael Franzese had a major change of heart. Today he is a strong Christian and motivational speaker who travels all over the country.
(FULL STORY)

Law school to promote National Adoption Day
[11/18/2009]
The Law School's Public Interest Legal Society will be holding adoption hearings from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday at the law school in conjunction with National Adoption Day, a day set aside to celebrate adoptive families and provide an opportunity for courts to finalize the adoptions of foster care children.
(FULL STORY)

Army suicides to top 2008, but progress reported
[11/17/2009]
Soldier suicides this year are almost sure to top last year's grim totals, but a recent decline in the pace of such incidents could mean the Army is starting to make progress in stemming them, officials said Tuesday.
(FULL STORY)

Afghans say attack in east shows Taliban strength
[11/17/2009]
A rocket attack apparently targeting French forces that killed ordinary Afghans raised concerns Tuesday in eastern Afghanistan about international troops' ability to secure a volatile valley despite a major offensive.
(FULL STORY)

Airlines boost peak-day surcharges
[11/17/2009]
It could cost you even more to travel next spring and summer.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Fed changes overdraft fees; college students rejoice
[11/17/2009]
The Federal Reserve announced on Thursday that banks will now be required to receive informed consent from customers in order to charge overdraft fees on ATM and debit cards.
(FULL STORY)

Controversial church largely ignored
[11/17/2009]
The Bear Trail was filled with more than exercising students and their pets on Nov. 10, when the Westboro Baptist Church held a protest criticizing Baylor for what it considers non-Christian teaching.
(FULL STORY)

BAA not invited to graduation
[11/17/2009]
Baylor University administration has removed the Baylor Alumni Association from all commencement activities at the university's graduation ceremony in December.
(FULL STORY)

China, Obama disagree on freedom
[11/17/2009]
President Barack Obama prodded China about Internet censorship and free speech, but the message was not widely heard in China, where his words were blocked online and shown on only one regional television channel.
(FULL STORY)

Obama urges delay of Fort Hood probe
[11/17/2009]
President Barack Obama on Saturday urged Congress to hold off on any investigation of the Fort Hood rampage until federal law enforcement and military authorities have completed their probes into the Nov. 5 shootings at the Texas Army post, which left 13 people dead.
(FULL STORY)

Steppin' Out helps students interact in Waco community
[11/17/2009]
Students and faculty will have the opportunity to celebrate a day of service at the Steppin' Out Block Party Saturday, where music, food and games will be used to unite the Waco community.
(FULL STORY)

NC searchers find body of missing 5-year-old girl
[11/17/2009]
For a week, authorities feverishly searched for a 5-year-old girl across central North Carolina, only to find her body Monday off a rural road following accusations the girl's mother offered her for sex.
(FULL STORY)

Fellows gives pre-meds post-graduation flexibility
[11/17/2009]
The Baylor Business Fellows major allows students flexibility to decide what they want to do with their four years at Baylor.
(FULL STORY)

Football still clinging to bowl hopes
[11/17/2009]
After taking a 47-14 beating from the University of Texas in its home finale Saturday, the Baylor football team may be down, but it certainly is not out.
(FULL STORY)

Bears complete three-game marathon unscathed
[11/17/2009]
Baylor's defense limited Southern University to 28 percent shooting, and the Bears finished a grueling stretch as they defeated the Jaguars 61-45 Monday night at the Ferrell Center.
(FULL STORY)

Women's basketball suffers opening loss against Lady Vols
[11/17/2009]
Unlike most of the Top 25 teams who opened their seasons at home against lesser opponents, the Lady Bears took a road trip to play one of women's basketball's most storied programs.
(FULL STORY)

Charting a course for defense in Fort Hood shooting rampage
[11/17/2009]
Defending the man accused of premeditated murder in the Nov. 5 shooting rampage at Fort Hood is the kind of test that many lawyers dread, and that some live for.
(FULL STORY)

Local church tries to bring the world home
[11/17/2009]
In an effort to raise awareness about God's work globally, First Baptist Church of Woodway will hold a Global Celebration this week.
(FULL STORY)

'2012' delivers realistic special effects, little plot
[11/17/2009]
Roland Emmerich's latest film, "2012," has been out four days and has already come under harsh scrutiny from religious groups, calling the apocalyptic mayhem anything but factual.
(FULL STORY)

Reel World Sense: Remaking classic films taints originals
[11/17/2009]
The list of Stuff From The 1960s That Doesn't Need To Be Relived just keeps getting longer: Beehive hairdos. Frankie and Annette movies. The Bay of Pigs. Fallout shelters. The Cowsills.
(FULL STORY)

Lariat Letters: Students, faculty must lose intolerance for truly academic environment
[11/17/2009]
I was very disappointed when I read Chris Roland's letter [on Nov. 10] to the Lariat regarding the story from Nov. 6 about the Baylor Democrats and their petitions for change on campus, particularly regarding open dialogue about LGBT rights.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Fasting shifts focus from outside world to spiritual disciplines
[11/17/2009]
Before I sat down to write, I cleaned out my refrigerator for the upcoming nativity fast, which began Sunday.
(FULL STORY)

Astronauts board space shuttle Atlantis for launch
[11/16/2009]
Astronauts climbed aboard space shuttle Atlantis on Monday for an afternoon liftoff to the space station, as the sky over the launching site gradually cleared.
(FULL STORY)

Judge frees Rwandan, overturns genocide conviction
[11/16/2009]
A U.N. appeals court on Monday overturned the conviction of the former Rwandan president's brother-in-law, who had been sentenced to 20 years for organizing a massacre that left about 1,000 dead during the 1994 genocide.
(FULL STORY)

Gasoline prices remain near 2009 high
[11/16/2009]
Gasoline prices remained near their highs for the year on Monday as a weaker dollar and rising global stock markets boosted oil prices.
(FULL STORY)

Udoh hits game-winning shot to catapult Baylor 71-69
[11/15/2009]
Ekpe Udoh dubbed himself "the nightmare" during a Baylor practice last year. Hartford University experienced the nightmare, as Udoh tossed in a game-winning shot as time expired to give the Bears a 71-69 victory Sunday afternoon at the Ferrell Center.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor rattled by No. 2 Longhorn elevens
[11/14/2009]
Texas' Colt McCoy completed 23 of 34 passes for 181 yards and two touchdowns, and the Longhorns gained 224 yards on the ground in a 47-14 win over Baylor on Saturday. Nick Florence finished 28 of 45 for 240 and a touchdown for the Bears, while the running game produced six net yards for the second time this season.
(FULL STORY)

Dunn explodes for 32 points in Bears' season-opening victory
[11/13/2009]
Just about everything plausible went LaceDarius Dunn's way in Baylor's 86-58 season-opening victory against Norfolk State University Friday evening at the Ferrell Center.
(FULL STORY)

BU officials: Funds fine despite loss
[11/13/2009]
Baylor's endowment has decreased by 13.3 percent in the past year because of the downturn in the global economy.
(FULL STORY)

Hasan gets 13 counts of murder
[11/13/2009]
The Army psychiatrist suspected in the Fort Hood massacre was charged with 13 counts of premeditated murder Thursday as he lay in a hospital bed and President Barack Obama ordered a review to determine if the government fumbled warning signs of the shooter's contacts with a radical Islamic cleric.
(FULL STORY)

Texas gas emissions rate down
[11/13/2009]
While Texas maintains a firm grip on the dubious title of the nation's most prolific industrial polluter, an environmental group's report Thursday found that wind power and other cleaner energy sources have helped cut emissions linked to global warming in the state.
(FULL STORY)

Prominent coaches to face off Sunday
[11/13/2009]
Baylor's Lady Bears and Tennessee's Lady Volunteers share many similarities entering this season: high expectations and prolific head coaching, but also youth that remain unproven as a team.
(FULL STORY)

Lucado: Imagine your life without fear
[11/13/2009]
Best-selling Christian author and San Antonio minister Max Lucado spoke to an almost soldout audience at Waco Hall Thursday night about topics surroundings his latest book, "Fearless: Imagine Your Life Without Fear."
(FULL STORY)

Association aims to improve graduate student life
[11/13/2009]
The Graduate Student Association has outlined a new set of initiatives to improve the academic and social lives of the university's graduate students.
(FULL STORY)

Transitioning into a new era
[11/13/2009]
As four-year starters, Curtis Jerrells and Kevin Rogers became synonymous with Baylor basketball. The two, along with Henry Dugat, were paramount in the program's resurrection.
(FULL STORY)

Latest Switchfoot album resonates with longtime fans
[11/13/2009]
After a challenging two years of recording their album independently, Switchfoot is back with their seventh and most well-rounded album, "Hello Hurricane," which is already being called their best album since 'The Beautiful Letdown.'
(FULL STORY)

Annual book sale relies on volunteers, donations to benefit Waco community
[11/13/2009]
With the economy fighting an uphill battle and frugality being a virtue in tough times, the Friends of the McLennan County Library annual book sale comes as an oasis in a desert of harsh conditions.
(FULL STORY)

Carter prepared to inherit leadership role for Baylor
[11/13/2009]
Reserve, La., senior Tweety Carter walks into the media room at the Ferrell Center with a grin as wide as the basketball arena he has inhabited for three years. He firmly shakes all the reporters hands and exudes confidence as he takes the stand to be interrogated about the upcoming season's prospectus.
(FULL STORY)

Football welcomes challenge of spoiler role
[11/13/2009]
The Baylor football team will look to knock off the No. 2- ranked Texas Longhorns from their national title run with a win at 11 a.m. Saturday at Floyd Casey Stadium.
(FULL STORY)

Country band Gloriana makes big debut with Swift
[11/13/2009]
Gloriana is a fresh new band that is on a fast-track to success.
(FULL STORY)

Reel World Sense: Stop with the computer animation
[11/13/2009]
Like medieval alchemists struggling to transmute lead into gold, filmmakers seem determined to create a 100 percent believable animated human character.
(FULL STORY)

DASHing through Waco on a big yellow bus
[11/13/2009]
The Downtown Area Shuttle, which began free transportation services this fall, saw an influx in its ridership early on, and it has maintained a steady flow of patrons since the beginning of the academic year.
(FULL STORY)

Obama promises clear mission for U.S. troops
[11/13/2009]
Nearing a decision on sending more troops off to war, President Barack Obama told a military audience Thursday that he will not dispatch them into conflict without proper support -- including the backing of the American people.
(FULL STORY)

Fulbright program creates post-graduation opportunity
[11/13/2009]
Elizabeth Vardaman, associate dean for special programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, offers students another option to consider in their decision process: the Fulbright Program.
(FULL STORY)

Prosecutors attempt to seize 4 mosques, tower linked to Iran
[11/13/2009]
Federal prosecutors took steps Thursday to seize four U.S. mosques and a Fifth Avenue skyscraper owned by a nonprofit Muslim organization long suspected of being secretly controlled by the Iranian government.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Proposition Four is great addition to research, state
[11/13/2009]
Texas voters made the right move last week when they approved Proposition Four, an amendment to the Texas Constitution that will encourage more high-level research by allowing seven emerging research universities to tap into a multimillion-dollar fund to elevate their programs.
(FULL STORY)

Lariat Letters: Kistler not good source for Fort Hood article
[11/13/2009]
While reading Laura Remson's piece on various soldiers' reactions, I was upset to read one of the people quoted in the article was Dr. David Kistler of The Faith and Freedom Institute.
(FULL STORY)

Lariat Letters: Trafficking article real reminder of important issue
[11/13/2009]
I read with pleasure the Nov. 10 article about the Social Work Department raising awareness for the global problem of human trafficking.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Making the most of what we have
[11/13/2009]
Jeff Bezos helped to convert his parents' garage into a technical laboratory during his time in high school, before creating the powerhouse that is Amazon.com.
(FULL STORY)

Army: Fort Hood suspect charged with murder
[11/12/2009]
The Army psychiatrist accused in the Fort Hood shootings was charged with 13 counts of premeditated murder in the military's legal system, making him eligible for the death penalty if convicted, officials said Thursday.
(FULL STORY)

Women face tough choices on abortion coverage
[11/12/2009]
Millions of American women will face tough choices about abortion coverage if restrictions in the House health care bill become law, both sides in the abortion debate agree.
(FULL STORY)

Norway: Kidnapped journalist freed in Afghanistan
[11/12/2009]
A Norwegian freelance journalist kidnapped a week ago in eastern Afghanistan has been released along with his Afghan interpreter, the Foreign Ministry said Thursday.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Tweets flying unbridled
[11/12/2009]
The Twitter phenomenon has gotten out of hand. What began as an interested Internet concept has turned into an out-of-control fad. Users are engaging in the phenomenon at inappropriate times and uploading inappropriate information, and it needs to stop.
(FULL STORY)

Lariat Letters: Give empty stadium space to men and women of Fort Hood
[11/12/2009]
We've all seen it: the massive "This is Bear Country" tarp that covers up the empty seats in Floyd Casey Stadium.
(FULL STORY)

Obama wants war options changed
[11/12/2009]
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama does not plan to accept any of the Afghanistan war options presented by his national security team, pushing instead for revisions to clarify how and when U.S. troops would turn over responsibility to the Afghan government, a senior administration official said Wednesday.
(FULL STORY)

No. 3 recruit signs to play with Bears
[11/12/2009]
Men's basketball head coach Scott Drew has performed wonders on the recruiting trail since inheriting a dismantled program seven years ago.
(FULL STORY)

BRIC: A place for engineers' research
[11/12/2009]
Since the Oct. 23 announcement to launch the Central Texas Research and Technology Park, the first one of its kind in the region, plans have been made on how to use the new facility.
(FULL STORY)

4-year graduation now difficult feat
[11/12/2009]
As economic tensions remain high, there is a greater need for students to go to college. However, studies show that fewer students are able to graduate in four years, a fact that may only further personal economic troubles in post-college life because of student loans.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Bears for Life president asks for bill that protects all life
[11/12/2009]
For the past couple of months many variations of health care reform plans have been proposed and debated in Congress. President Obama's goal of reforming an ailing health care system and helping Americans find affordable health care is an admirable one.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Beauty found in unlikely sport
[11/12/2009]
Standing 30 feet tall, it is almost impossible to find. It blends into the surrounding forest. It withstood scorching, mosquito-slapping days in September and arctic weather in January. You might have to look twice before you find it -- it is secured to a mighty tree.
(FULL STORY)

Conference sets focus on information technology
[11/12/2009]
Baylor Information Technology faculty gave several presentations at an international EDUCAUSE conference that took place last week in Denver, uniting universities from across the globe.
(FULL STORY)

Green supporters suggest less driving, more walking
[11/12/2009]
Many people around campus may be frustrated with parking, but there is something the Baylor community can do to alleviate the stress and help the environment simultaneously.
(FULL STORY)

Fort Hood suspect drew concern of superiors months ago
[11/12/2009]
A group of doctors overseeing Nidal Malik Hasan's medical training discussed concerns about his overly zealous religious views and strange behavior months before the Army major was accused of opening fire on soldiers and civilians at Fort Hood.
(FULL STORY)

Second-half stinginess
[11/12/2009]
In its last two games against Nebraska and Missouri, Baylor's defensive effort has both confused and pleasantly surprised fans in the second half.
(FULL STORY)

Volleyball wins game in 3 sets
[11/12/2009]
Setter Taylor Barnes snapped an eight-year record and became the all-time leader in assists in Baylor history last night as the Bears swept the Colorado Buffaloes three sets to none (25-14, 25-15, 25-14) in the Ferrell Center.
(FULL STORY)

Lucado, Baylor daughter share life stories
[11/12/2009]
Max Lucado, best-selling Christian author, will speak at 7 p.m. today in Waco Hall for the Baylor Libraries annual Ferguson-Clark Lecture. The topic, based on his latest book, is "Fearless: Imagine Your Life Without Fear." Students tickets are $5 and can be purchased in the Bill Daniel Student Center. General admission is $15.
(FULL STORY)

Volunteers make Christmas blessed for less fortunate
[11/12/2009]
During this year's holidays, a Christian organization, will continue its charity in hopes of reaching more families in McLennan County.
(FULL STORY)

Uproar artist finds solace in creating music
[11/12/2009]
A songbird can bring joy to dreary days with its sweet, playful singing.
(FULL STORY)

'Sesame Street' characters continue to entertain after 40 years
[11/12/2009]
If you were a kid during the 1970s and '80s, you probably can't see a rubber duck without hearing Ernie's voice or you might feel a small lump rise in your throat at the mention of Mr. Hooper's name.
(FULL STORY)

McCain calls Fort Hood shooting an 'act of terror'
[11/11/2009]
U.S. Sen. John McCain said Wednesday he considered the Fort Hood shooting an "act of terror" and said authorities should have been alerted to "disturbing behavior patterns" exhibited by the Army psychiatrist accused of gunning down his comrades.
(FULL STORY)

Iran condemns Oxford for honoring slain protester
[11/11/2009]
Iran has protested to an Oxford University college over a scholarship in memory of the slain Iranian student who became an icon of mass street protests sparked by the disputed June election.
(FULL STORY)

Azerbaijan opposition bloggers sentenced to jail
[11/11/2009]
A court in Azerbaijan sentenced two bloggers to prison Wednesday for a fight in a restaurant, but the defendants say the charges were a pretext to punish them for political dissent.
(FULL STORY)

Fort Hood Memorial Service
[11/11/2009]
President Barack Obama and other dignitaries addressed an estimated 5,000 people Tuesday as they gathered on the vast lawn in front of Fort Hood's III Corps building to remember the fallen soldiers and victims of the Thursday shooting.
(FULL STORY)

Telling soldiers' untold stories
[11/11/2009]
While the scene at Tuesday's Fort Hood memorial was a far cry from the panic of last Thursday, emotions were running just as high. Under the Texas sun, many told their stories to other soldiers, wives, children, friends and the media.
(FULL STORY)

Speech evokes varying reactions
[11/11/2009]
President Barack Obama's address at the Fort Hood memorial service Tuesday evoked a range of reactions from those in attendance to honor the 13 fallen soldiers and 31 wounded.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Fort Hood tragedy proves every threat should be taken seriously
[11/11/2009]
After Nidal Malik Hasan, an Army psychiatrist of Muslim decent, was accused of killing 12 soldiers and one civilian at Fort Hood on Thursday, Major Aaron Wentworth told the Lariat that the army is the least discriminatory institution in the world. Hours of equal opportunity training and instruction contribute to this statistic.
(FULL STORY)

Lariat Letters: Diversity vital to student development at Baylor
[11/11/2009]
This letter is in response to Chris Roland's Lariat Letter "Organization's views do not match rest of university," published on Nov. 10.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Remembering veterans on this day
[11/11/2009]
Thirteen people - dead. That fact didn't hit me until I had to place all 13 photos of the victims from the Fort Hood massacre on Tuesday's front page.
(FULL STORY)

Top chefs from Baylor teach green cooking
[11/11/2009]
The Environmental Concern Organization will join forces with three campus chefs Thursday night to present their first fall cooking class that will use only organic and sustainable foods.
(FULL STORY)

Faculty Senate discusses Baylor Alumni Association
[11/11/2009]
Faculty Senate passed two motions concerning the Baylor Alumni Association at Tuesday's meeting.
(FULL STORY)

School of Music takes it 'From the Top'
[11/11/2009]
The School of Music will welcome the National Public Radio program "From the Top" tonight in Jones Concert Hall.
(FULL STORY)

Affordable events for the week
[11/11/2009]
As the holiday season approaches, many of Waco's premier entertainment venues are holding a variety of events as the month draws to a close. All of the events are either free.
(FULL STORY)

Tamer's 12: Texas is still the best team in the Big 12
[11/11/2009]
Sports writer Kevin Tamer rates the weekend's Big 12 performances.
(FULL STORY)

Cowboys driving into Green Bay showdown
[11/11/2009]
The last time the Dallas Cowboys felt this good, Tony Romo and friends went to Mexico to celebrate.
(FULL STORY)

Ida weakens to a depression, heads east to Fla.
[11/10/2009]
Tropical Storm Ida sloshed ashore with rain and gusty winds Tuesday before weakening to a depression, leaving weather-hardened Gulf Coast residents largely unscathed and bringing more rain to the already-soaked Southeast.
(FULL STORY)

DC sniper's execution set for Tuesday night
[11/10/2009]
The execution was set Tuesday night for John Allen Muhammad, the mastermind behind three weeks of sniper attacks in 2002 that left 10 dead and beset such fear people were afraid to go shopping, cut grass or pump gas.
(FULL STORY)

NATO seizes bomb-making materials in Afghanistan
[11/10/2009]
International troops and Afghan police seized 250 tons of ammonium nitrate fertilizer -- enough to make up to a couple hundred roadside bombs, the Taliban's most lethal weapon in what has been the deadliest year of the war, NATO announced Tuesday.
(FULL STORY)

Remembering the Fallen
[11/10/2009]
The thirteen killed in the Fort Hood rampage are remembered for their dedication to family, community, and America.
(FULL STORY)

Community offers support in aftermath
[11/10/2009]
In the wake of the Thursday shootings at Fort Hood, the community and the Army offered their reactions and responses to the tragic event.
(FULL STORY)

Suspected shooter, Sept. 11 hijackers may be linked
[11/10/2009]
Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, the suspect in the largest shooting on an American military base, may have had ties to Sept. 11 hijackers who attended the mosque his mother's funeral was held.
(FULL STORY)

Pelosi tours, talks on new health care bill
[11/10/2009]
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Monday that while she opposes an anti-abortion amendment to the House version of the health care bill, it was necessary for the measure to pass.
(FULL STORY)

Celebrating 20 years since fall of Berlin Wall
[11/10/2009]
Ulrich Sauff and his wife stared at the mammoth domino pieces marking the path where the Berlin Wall once stood and reminisced about life in the barrier's shadow.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Soda tax not correct method of alleviating obesity in U.S.
[11/10/2009]
The taxing of sugary drinks is becoming a viable option to enforce healthier living in many states and even on the floor of Congress. Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter proposed a sales tax on soda and a 4.6 percent cut in education in order to counteract Colorado's ailing economy, which is facing a $1 billion deficit.
(FULL STORY)

Lariat Letters: Organization's views do not match rest of university
[11/10/2009]
Political activism is understandable but some of the changes that Baylor Democrats (Friday, Nov. 6 story) seek are just silly.
(FULL STORY)

Lariat Letters: Tuition increase especially hard for out-of-staters
[11/10/2009]
When I tell anyone on campus, students, faculty, staff, that I am from Hawaii, the reaction I normally get in return is something like: "Why would you come to Texas?" or "Why Baylor, out of all places?"
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: College helplessness yields funny stories
[11/10/2009]
Most college students living on their own for the first time are clueless on how to do simple tasks.
(FULL STORY)

English professor receives award for book on Twain
[11/10/2009]
English professor Dr. Joe Fulton was recently awarded the Jules and Frances Landry Award from Louisiana State University press for his book "The Reconstruction of Mark Twain."
(FULL STORY)

Bin Laden appears on al-Qaida videos found in Chicago home
[11/10/2009]
Two videos produced by Osama bin Laden's al-Qaida terrorist network have been found in the home of a Chicago man accused of plotting an armed attack on a Danish newspaper, federal prosecutors said.
(FULL STORY)

Documentary to highlight human trafficking awareness
[11/10/2009]
A social work class is working together to raise awareness about human trafficking.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor students sweep contest, learn diplomacy
[11/10/2009]
Baylor's Model Organization of American States team won 10 out of 14 possible awards this weekend at a contest in San Antonio, beating 19 other universities from around the United States and Mexico. Among others, awards included Outstanding Ambassador Award and Best Committee Chair.
(FULL STORY)

Mock poverty comes to Baylor
[11/10/2009]
Nearly 40 million people in the United States live in poverty, and the number has been increasing over the last few years, according to the U.S. Census.
(FULL STORY)

Choir brings back worship hour
[11/10/2009]
For the first time in more than two decades, the Baylor Religious Hour Choir is bringing back the Baylor Religious Hour.
(FULL STORY)

Clooney and crew 'Stare' down conventional story
[11/10/2009]
Grant Heslov's "The Men Who Stare at Goats" is a very strange movie.
(FULL STORY)

Journalism professor shares seasonal family recipe
[11/10/2009]
Dr. Sara Stone, professor of journalism, was a high school junior when she moved to Albuquerque, N.M., and there a lovely Christmas tradition in her family began.
(FULL STORY)

Florence's record-setting day escalates Baylor past Mizzou
[11/10/2009]
The Bears entered Columbia knowing they needed to win three of their last four games for bowl eligibility, Saturday.
(FULL STORY)

Sports take: NFL quarterbacks' success not tethered to alma mater's status
[11/10/2009]
The Swamp, the Horseshoe, Death Valley, the Coliseum -- these famed college football stadiums have been a home quarterback's childhood dream and an opposing quarterback's worst nightmare for decades.
(FULL STORY)

Crew establishes precedent with seventh-place finish
[11/10/2009]
The men's crew members endured a 17-hour bus ride to Chattanooga, Tenn., to compete in the Head of the Hooch last weekend, but the dividends paid off as the team notched seventh place out of 37 teams competing.
(FULL STORY)

Volleyball triumphs, beats Texas A&M
[11/10/2009]
After taking down No. 23-ranked Texas A&M University on the road in five sets Saturday, the volleyball team returns to Waco to play host to the University of Colorado at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Ferrell Center.
(FULL STORY)

Prosecutors say Chicago man had al-Qaida video
[11/9/2009]
Two videos produced by Osama bin Laden's al Qaida terrorist network have been found in the home of a Chicago man accused of plotting an armed attack on a Danish newspaper, federal prosecutors said.
(FULL STORY)

Merkel thanks Gorbachev on Berlin Wall anniversary
[11/9/2009]
Chancellor Angela Merkel and former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev crossed a former fortified border on Monday to cheers of "Gorby! Gorby!" as a throng of grateful Germans recalled the night 20 years ago that the Berlin Wall gave way to their desire for freedom and unity.
(FULL STORY)

House health bill unacceptable to many in Senate
[11/9/2009]
Don't look for the Senate to quickly follow the House on health care overhaul.
(FULL STORY)

Senator, Army chief of staff: examine rampage to address security, policy problems
[11/8/2009]
Senator Joe Lieberman plans to begin a congressional investigation of the Fort Hood Rampage. Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey says Army is investigating to prevent a similar attack in the future and worries about a backlash against military Muslims.
(FULL STORY)

Brittney Griner dunks in 81-52 exhibition game win
[11/7/2009]
At the 14:22 mark of the second half in an 81-52 exhibition win against Incarnate Word, the Baylor faithful finally saw the inevitable. Brittney Griner rocked the rim with a one-handed jam, igniting the crowd during her 25-point, five-block, 11-rebound performance.
(FULL STORY)

As inquiry continues at Fort Hood, hope for survivors
[11/7/2009]
As the nation grieved for the 13 people killed in Thursday's attack at Fort Hood, there was a glimmer of encouragement on Saturday as some of the people wounded in the shooting were able to leave one hospital near the Army base.
(FULL STORY)

How to help Fort Hood victims, families
[11/7/2009]
Fort Hood has announced ways for the public to donate to assist victims and their families from Thursday's shooting massacre.
(FULL STORY)

Another attack leaves US Muslims fearing backlash
[11/7/2009]
As word spread that a gunman had opened fire at Fort Hood leaving a trail of carnage, a chilling realization swept across the U.S. Muslim community: He has an Islamic name.
(FULL STORY)

Killeen, Fort Hood Christians hold vigil, pray for soldiers
[11/7/2009]
A large Baptist church in Killeen opened its doors for a special prayer service Thursday night in response to the Fort Hood shootings. In Fort Hood, hundreds gathered for prayer for families and victims of the shooting.
(FULL STORY)

Preliminary Fort Hood inquiry finds no link to terror plot
[11/7/2009]
After two days of investigation into the mass shooting at Fort Hood, investigators have tentatively concluded that the attack was not part of a terrorist plot.
(FULL STORY)

Fort Hood rampage: Hasan still only suspect, hospitalized in San Antonio
[11/7/2009]
There was the classroom presentation that justified suicide bombings. Comments to colleagues about a climate of persecution faced by Muslims in the military. Conversations with a mosque leader that became incoherent.
(FULL STORY)

Florence's passing helps Baylor top Missouri 40-32
[11/7/2009]
Freshman Nick Florence passed for a school-record 427 yards and three touchdowns and ran for a fourth.
(FULL STORY)

Perry says he's humbled after visiting wounded
[11/7/2009]
Texas Gov. Rick Perry visited victims of the Fort Hood shootings Saturday, describing his conversations with them as "humbling."
(FULL STORY)

Obama praises those who ended Fort Hood violence
[11/7/2009]
President Barack Obama will attend a memorial service Tuesday honoring victims of the Ford Hood shootings, an attack he described as "all the more heartbreaking and all the more despicable" because it occurred on the nation's largest Army post.
(FULL STORY)

Family not surprised by officer's heroics
[11/7/2009]
The stepmother of the police officer who shot an Army psychiatrist suspected of the Fort Hood killing spree said Friday the woman's heroics are not surprising.
(FULL STORY)

But for heroes, bloodbath could have been worse
[11/7/2009]
Pfc. Marquest Smith, on his way to Afghanistan in January, was completing routine paperwork about a bee-sting allergy when the sounds erupted.
(FULL STORY)

Officer describes firefight that downed Hasan
[11/7/2009]
One of two police officers who confronted the alleged Fort Hood killer says he shot Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan before kicking the man's weapon away, handcuffing him and ending the nation's worst killing spree on a military base.
(FULL STORY)

"Cop killer" gun was purchased legally
[11/7/2009]
A 5.7-millimeter pistol used in the Fort Hood shooting to fire over 100 rounds of ammunition was purchased legally by suspect Nidal Hasan at a Texas gun shop, law enforcement officials said Friday.
(FULL STORY)

Hasan conflicted over "war against Islam"
[11/7/2009]
An Army psychiatrist who authorities say went on a shooting rampage at Fort Hood was so conflicted over what to tell fellow soldiers about fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan that a local Islamic leader was deeply troubled by it, the leader said Saturday.
(FULL STORY)

Shortage of military therapists creates strain
[11/7/2009]
With the U.S. fighting two wars, an acute shortage of trained personnel has left these therapists emotional drained and overworked, with limited time to prepare for their own war deployments.
(FULL STORY)

Fort Hood coverage
[11/7/2009]
A survey of coverage of the Rampage at Fort Hood.
(FULL STORY)

Fort Hood victims had different reasons for enlisting
[11/7/2009]
The 13 people killed when an Army psychiatrist allegedly opened fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, included a pregnant woman who was preparing to return home, a man who quit a furniture company job to join the military about a year ago, a newlywed who had served in Iraq and a woman who had vowed to take on Osama bin Laden after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
(FULL STORY)

'It was absolutely heart-wrenching'
[11/6/2009]
Leaning on an opened car door, using one trembling hand to wipe tears from underneath glasses frames and the other to hold herself upright, 24-year-old Stella Avalos waited helplessly at a Valero gas station across from Fort Hood's East Gate -- only hours after a gunman opened fire within the post, leaving 12 dead and 31 injured on Thursday afternoon.
(FULL STORY)

Rampage at Fort Hood
[11/6/2009]
KILLEEN -- Leaning on an opened car door, using one trembling hand to wipe tears from underneath glasses frames and the other to hold herself upright, 24-year-old Stella Avalos waited helplessly at a Valero gas station across from Fort Hood's East Gate -- only hours after a gunman opened fire within the post, leaving 12 dead and 31 injured on Thursday afternoon.
(FULL STORY)

Online threats linked to suspected shooter
[11/6/2009]
Born and reared in Virginia, the son of immigrant parents from a small town near Jerusalem, he joined the Army right out of high school, against his parents' wishes.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: BRIC: creating something beautiful out of something formerly neglected
[11/5/2009]
People say unique partnerships yield the best results. When it comes to the new Baylor Research Innovation Collaborative (BRIC), a new research collaboration, they are absolutely right. The significantly positive addition to the Baylor family and to the community-at-large was announced at a news conference on Oct. 23.
(FULL STORY)

Lariat Letters: Recovery.gov necessary, but not sufficient
[11/6/2009]
The recovery.gov Web site is indeed a step in the right direction for governmental transparency.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Texts changing communication, build relationships
[11/6/2009]
It is pretty much impossible to sit through any class and not hear about seven phones vibrating at one time or someone's phone beep with a new message because he or she forgot to turn their phone on silent.
(FULL STORY)

Child injured during Bear Downs
[11/6/2009]
A 3-year-old child was injured at the Bear Downs bicycle race Wednesday night after he ran into the street in front of a rider.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor Democrats seek changes on campus
[11/6/2009]
With protests, tea parties and constitutional parties erupting throughout the nation, the Baylor Democrats are taking a different approach to be heard.
(FULL STORY)

German Club to build Berlin Wall in remembrance
[11/6/2009]
The German Club, commonly known by members as Klub Deutsch, will hold a daylong event in celebration of the fall of the Berlin Wall and Germany's reunification, including construction of a wall Monday on Fountain Mall.
(FULL STORY)

Band sets new 'Ordinance' for contemporary rock
[11/6/2009]
Green River Ordinance is a common law that prohibits door-to-door solicitation. However, any girl would love for the band Green River Ordinance to land on her doorsteps.
(FULL STORY)

'The Fourth Kind' is encounter of the worst kind
[11/6/2009]
Grab your brain-protecting aluminum foil hats and witness the witless and downright insulting alien abduction flick The Fourth Kind.
(FULL STORY)

Bears' basketball season officially under way
[11/6/2009]
The Bear Pit's chants reverberated throughout the arena. The piercing of green and white Adidas streaking across the floor amplified into the rafters. Rims rattled, nets splashed and shot attempts were swatted. Basketball season has finally arrived.
(FULL STORY)

Weekend Matchup: Baylor football vs. Missouri Tigers
[11/6/2009]
For the Baylor vs. Missouri football game, the Lariat compares the two teams, position-by-position.
(FULL STORY)

Volleyball team has '20' vision
[11/6/2009]
After being swept by the University of Oklahoma on Wednesday night, the No. 20 Baylor volleyball team will look to bounce back as it travels to College Station to take on No. 23 Texas A&M University Saturday in College Station.
(FULL STORY)

Fort Hood Massacre: Suspected Shooter Not Dead
[11/5/2009]
According to Lt. Gen. Cone the shooter, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, was shot, but not killed by a civilian police officer. There were four total suspects, two of which were released after being held in custody. One suspect remains in custody, and the confirmed shooter, is out of surgery.
(FULL STORY)

Fort Hood lockdown lifted
[11/5/2009]
There is no longer a declared emergency on the Fort Hood base and the lock down has been lifted.
(FULL STORY)

Fort Hood schools' lock down lifted
[11/5/2009]
The schools on the Fort Hood base are no longer on lock down.
(FULL STORY)

Fort Hood Mass Shooting: One shooter identified
[11/5/2009]
Twelve people are dead and 31 are reported injured in a shooting at Fort Hood this afternoon. Check @bulariat on Twitter for updates.
(FULL STORY)

1 tradition, 30 miles
[11/5/2009]
"Glory," said Dayton senior Brazos Fielder and Bear Downs race director. "They ride for glory."
(FULL STORY)

Amendment allots funds to research
[11/5/2009]
Texas voters approved Proposition Four on Tuesday, an amendment to the Texas Constitution that will establish a $500 million National Research University Fund for seven emerging research universities, not including Baylor.
(FULL STORY)

BAA, Baylor move forward
[11/5/2009]
The spirited exchanges between Baylor Alumni Association and the university took a new turn yesterday - they softened.
(FULL STORY)

Gay leaders blame TV ads, Obama for loss in Maine
[11/5/2009]
Stunned and angry, national gay rights leaders Wednesday blamed fear-mongering ads -- and President Barack Obama's lack of engagement -- for a bitter election setback in Maine that could alter the dynamics for both sides in the gay-marriage debate.
(FULL STORY)

Planned parenthood files injunction against past director
[11/5/2009]
Planned Parenthood has filed a temporary injunction to prevent a former director of its Bryan clinic from teaming up with a local anti-abortion group to release records from her eight years of work at the family planning clinic.
(FULL STORY)

Yankees snap drought, clinch 27th title
[11/5/2009]
Paint the town in pinstripes! Nearly a decade after their dynasty ended on a blooper in the desert, the New York Yankees are baseball's best again.
(FULL STORY)

High school team incorporates unique strategy
[11/5/2009]
Virtually every time the Pulaski Academy Bruins face fourth down, the prep school team from Little Rock, Ark., goes for it. No matter the distance.
(FULL STORY)

Mizzwho?
[11/5/2009]
Four games into Big 12 play, it is obvious that Baylor's upcoming opponent is not the same Missouri Tigers team that remained ranked throughout all of last season.
(FULL STORY)

Study abroad: the adventures not advertised
[11/5/2009]
Studying abroad provides students and professors an opportunity to explore new countries by putting them in situations where students get private tours of the Sistine Chapel, get lost in a foreign land, and take a picture in a meat freezer.
(FULL STORY)

Employers believe it's a lazy, unprofessional generation
[11/5/2009]
Many new college graduates lack the desired professionalism deemed necessary by employers, according to a recent study by York College of Pennsylvania.
(FULL STORY)

Church desires to revive community one block at a time
[11/4/2009]
Block by block and month by month, Antioch Community Church will work to beautify and empower their surrounding community through "Come Together," their communitywide restoration project.
(FULL STORY)

OU sweeps match, series from Bears
[11/5/2009]
The No. 20-ranked Baylor volleyball team was unsuccessful in securing its 20th win of the season, as it was swept by the University of Oklahoma (25-22, 25-20, 25-22) Wednesday night at the Ferrell Center.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Pilots who flew 150 miles off course should put laptops away
[11/5/2009]
Two pilots for Northwestern Airlines had their licenses suspended last week after flying 150 miles off course during NW No. 188, a routine commercial flight.
(FULL STORY)

Lariat Letters: Possible athletic attendance incentive?
[11/5/2009]
Baylor football message boards are abuzz this week about the disappointing student turnout at the Nebraska game.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Facebook statuses need to be removed or annoying updating practices must change
[11/5/2009]
"Word to the wise: don't mess with my friends or family in the least way possible. Cause if you do, you've got another thing comin', my friend."
(FULL STORY)

Theater festival honors legendary playwright
[11/5/2009]
Playwrights and theater professionals from around the country will gather on Baylor's campus for the bi-annual theater event, the Horton Foote Festival, named for the late Texas playwright.
(FULL STORY)

Award-winning author urges readers to listen to cultures
[11/5/2009]
Unlike its title character, "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" has the legs of a distance runner.
(FULL STORY)

Equatorial Guinea coup-plotter returns home to UK
[11/4/2009]
British mercenary Simon Mann has threatened to settle some old scores after arriving home Wednesday following more than five years in African jails for a failed plot to take over Equatorial Guinea's oil riches.
(FULL STORY)

Dejection fills ballroom after gay marriage vote
[11/4/2009]
Cecelia Burnett and Ann Swanson had already set their wedding date. When they joined about 1,000 other gay marriage supporters for an election night party in a Holiday Inn ballroom, they hoped to celebrate the vote that would make it possible.
(FULL STORY)

Palestinians seek Gaza war crimes justice
[11/4/2009]
UNITED NATIONS -- The Palestinians on Wednesday warned Israel they will seek justice for war crimes allegedly committed during last winter's Gaza conflict in the U.N. Security Council and through the International Criminal Court.
(FULL STORY)

Crash sends one to hospital with non life-threatening injuries
[11/4/2009]
A car and a motorcycle collided in front of Russell Residence Hall late Tuesday.
(FULL STORY)

Waco smoking restrictions intensify
[11/4/2009]
The Waco City Council voted Tuesday to adopt a second version of two proposed smoking ordinances, which amends current regulations to include tighter restrictions on publicly lighting up.
(FULL STORY)

Student officers present concerns to Garland, regents
[11/4/2009]
Student body president Jordan Hannah, external vice president Emily Saultz and internal vice president Michael Wright met with Interim President Dr. David Garland Tuesday and discussed the progress the regents have made in becoming familiar with student needs.
(FULL STORY)

The Lariat wins national award among college papers
[11/4/2009]
The Baylor Lariat earned a fifth place Best of Show award from the Associated Collegiate Press at the ACP/College Media Advisers convention last weekend in Austin.
(FULL STORY)

Joel Porter: Off the field, on campus
[11/4/2009]
For much of Dr. Joel Porter's adolescence and young adult life, football was everything. He spent his childhood playing the sport and attributed being recruited by the football team as a main reason for attending Baylor.
(FULL STORY)

Texas voters pass 11 constitutional amendments
[11/4/2009]
Texas voters on Tuesday passed a proposition limiting the government's eminent domain powers and another creating a fund for more top-tier research universities, along with nine other constitutional amendments on the ballot.
(FULL STORY)

Filmmaker to present BBC documentary on Darwinism, Christianity
[11/4/2009]
In a presentation that hopes to prove the ability to believe in both Darwin and God, Dr. Conor Cunningham of the University of Nottingham will screen and discuss his film, "Did Darwin Kill God?"
(FULL STORY)

Lady Bears dominate first game
[11/4/2009]
Baylor's starters saw little action in Tuesday's exhibition game against St. Edwards, but the impressively sized crowd still got what they paid for in a 97-43 victory for the Lady Bears.
(FULL STORY)

Soccer team heads to San Antonio
[11/4/2009]
The Baylor soccer team has made it to the Big 12 Tournament for the first time since 2006. Head coach Marci Jobson said that it was a huge goal for the team to make it to the tournament this season.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: New Web site important for holding government officials accountable
[11/4/2009]
On Feb. 17, 2009, in order to help an ailing national economy, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Barack Obama.
(FULL STORY)

Lariat Letters: Students should support our football team
[11/4/2009]
An alumnus and a senior share their views on why Baylor's students and fans should fill the stands at Floyd Casey Stadium.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Journalism ignites both idealism, realism
[11/4/2009]
I never believed in Santa when I was a kid. I was way too much of a realist to believe a jolly old guy in a red suit could fly around the world in a single night and sneak inside my house to give me my presents.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor freshmen pursue love of God in music
[11/4/2009]
Like two melodic tones blended together to make a pleasing sound, two Baylor students are making musical harmony.
(FULL STORY)

Fan: Trevor's an old soul, and he's only 22 years old
[11/4/2009]
Turn on your iPod, click Trevor Hall, sit back and close your eyes. In these four simple steps, you will be transported to a swaying hammock on a Caribbean beach with no worries in the world.
(FULL STORY)

General election for proposed constitutional amendments
[11/3/2009]
McLennan County is holding a general election today from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at various county schools and churches. The election allows registered voters to vote for or against 11 proposed state constitutional amendments.
(FULL STORY)

Africans boycott meetings at UN climate talks
[11/3/2009]
African countries ended a boycott of meetings at U.N. climate negotiations on Tuesday, after winning promises for more in-depth talks on how much rich nations need to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
(FULL STORY)

Reporter kidnapped and killed in northern Mexico
[11/3/2009]
A news reporter who wrote about violent drug crimes has been strangled in the northern Mexican state of Durango, authorities said Tuesday.
(FULL STORY)

Egypt-Israel frictions complicate US peace efforts
[11/3/2009]
A sharp deterioration in Egypt's relations with Israel is further complicating Washington's faltering efforts to move the Middle East peace process forward.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor Student Publications Award Winners: 2008-09
[11/3/2009]
In the past year, eighty awards have been presented to Baylor's student publications.
(FULL STORY)

More companies plan to hire, not cut
[11/3/2009]
A recent National Association for Business Economics survey indicates positive trends in the economy and the job market, foreshadowing a possible end to the recession in the next few years.
(FULL STORY)

Survey: LSAT scores outweigh internships, jobs
[11/3/2009]
Undergraduates in a law-related internship or job may be gaining valuable legal experience for the profession they hope to one day enter, but a recent survey conducted by Kaplan Test Prep and Admission reveals it may not be enough to get into law school.
(FULL STORY)

A day to fight children's main killer
[11/3/2009]
Health organizations around the globe convened Monday in support of the first World Pneumonia Day.
(FULL STORY)

Professors mesh with new gadgets
[11/3/2009]
The world of Twitter, podcasts, blogs and online role-playing games has now taken a role in the classroom. Professors across campus are integrating new technologies into their teaching to promote a more interactive approach of learning.
(FULL STORY)

Karzai elected for second term
[11/3/2009]
President Barack Obama greeted Hamid Karzai's election victory with as much admonishment as praise Monday.
(FULL STORY)

Mulkey's squad held to high expectations
[11/3/2009]
Head Coach Kim Mulkey spent the last two weeks on the admittedly tough task of training a young team to perform to her expectations.
(FULL STORY)

Freshman launches a new era
[11/3/2009]
The 7-foot-4-inch wingspan, the quadruple-double against a second-ranked College Park team (36 points, 15 rebounds, 15 blocks, and 10 assists), the National Federation of State High School record 25 blocks in a single game: Take your pick for the most jaw-dropping statistic from Houston freshman basketball player Brittney Griner.
(FULL STORY)

BU students work with Waco in revitalization
[11/3/2009]
External Vice President Emily Saultz and her cabinet have been working closely with city officials in their master plan for downtown revitalization.
(FULL STORY)

eBay removes selected items posted by anti-abortion activists
[11/3/2009]
Online auction house eBay has removed items that were posted for sale by anti-abortion activists trying to raise money for defense of a man accused of killing a Kansas abortion provider, the company said Monday.
(FULL STORY)

Cambridge professor to speak at Baylor
[11/3/2009]
Dr. Paul Joannides, art historian and professor at the University of Cambridge, will speak this evening about "Titian's Transpositions: Drama and Metaphor in Compositional Transfer."
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Administration mishandled retraction of BAA proposal
[11/3/2009]
Children do it all the time. They promise presents and favors to peers, only to quickly rescind the offers at the occurrence of bickering and disagreement.
(FULL STORY)

Lariat Letters: Tuition increase, Dr. Ramsower in need of a revision
[11/3/2009]
In response to Friday's article, "Tuition will rise 6.5 percent in 2010," I think it is important to highlight a few points from a student's perspective.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: In many ways, football similar to war
[11/3/2009]
Football is war, except its battle is fought on a different kind of field. From the kick-off and declaration of war to winning or losing against a rival and the support of a band and color guard, the two share a common game plan: winning.
(FULL STORY)

Program gives youth creative outlet through music
[11/3/2009]
The giant mural on the outside wall of the Mission Waco Youth Building is anything but inconspicuous. However, few people know the full extent of what goes on inside.
(FULL STORY)

Sustainability Committee creates list to help faculty, students go green
[11/3/2009]
The Baylor Sustainability Committee is working to get faculty and staff involved in the green movement.
(FULL STORY)

Bears' defense shows potential in recent loss
[11/3/2009]
After watching the Bears give up countless opportunities, it was hard for head coach Art Briles not to cringe with frustration in Saturday's 20-10 loss against the University of Nebraska.
(FULL STORY)

Tamer's Twelve: Bears fall behind in Big 12 pack
[11/3/2009]
Sports writer Kevin Tamer rates the weekend's Big 12 performances.
(FULL STORY)

Mentalist correctly predicts Lariat headlines
[11/3/2009]
Whether it was by hope, prayer, sleight of hand or miracle is uncertain, but somehow Adams predicted four headlines in Friday's Lariat three days before they were printed.
(FULL STORY)

"This Is It"positively captures Jackson's spirit
[11/3/2009]
Michael Jackson may have passed away more than four months ago on June 25, but he still has the unique and indisputable ability to captivate audiences with his talent through the the documentary "This Is It " released Friday.
(FULL STORY)

Defections, court fights test Scientology
[11/3/2009]
The Church of Scientology is going through a difficult season. Over the course of two days last week, a French court convicted the church of fraud and Oscar-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis' resignation from the church over a litany of concerns was aired publicly.
(FULL STORY)

Suicide bomber kills 35 near Pakistan's capital
[11/2/2009]
A suicide bomb killed 35 people near Pakistan's military headquarters Monday while a second blast wounded several police, continuing a wave of terrorism that prompted the United Nations to suspend long-term development work near the Afghan border.
(FULL STORY)

Obama to call Karzai on election victory
[11/2/2009]
The White House said Monday President Barack Obama planned to call Afghan President Hamid Karzai about his victory in the fraud-marred election.
(FULL STORY)

Putin requests EU credits for Ukraine
[11/2/2009]
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin urged the European Union on Monday to lend Ukraine at least $1 billion to help it pay for natural gas supplies from Russia and avoid another disruption of flows to Europe.
(FULL STORY)

Green helps Nebraska to 20-10 win over Baylor
[10/31/2009]
Despite an inspired second half defensive effort, Baylor fell to Nebraska 20-10 on Saturday afternoon. Nick Florence completed 19 of 38 passes for 222 yards, and his counterpart Cody Green finished 12 of 21 for 128.
(FULL STORY)

Tuition will rise 6.5 percent in 2010
[10/30/2009]
Baylor Board of Regents has announced a 6.5 percent increase in tuition for the 2010-2011 school year.
(FULL STORY)

Pelosi proposes new health care bill
[10/30/2009]
Under pressure from moderate and conservative members of the House Democratic caucus, Speaker Nancy Pelosi has decided to propose a government-run insurance plan that would negotiate rates with doctors and hospitals, rather than using prices set by the government, aides said Wednesday.
(FULL STORY)

Downtown inn offers 'suite'
[10/30/2009]
Downtown Waco holds more than just a few hidden treasures. Little by little, it's improving and growing. One new addition is The Livingston, a modern boutique inn that offers visitors a chance to travel without ever leaving Waco.
(FULL STORY)

Did Blake Adams get this headline right?
[10/30/2009]
When someone mentions a magician, what comes to mind? Card tricks, pulling rabbits out of hats and cutting someone in half are the usual answers, but mentalist Blake Adams, a George W. Truett Theological Seminary School student, would say something different.
(FULL STORY)

Bears to face Huskers Saturday
[10/30/2009]
The Baylor football team will look for its first conference win as it takes on a struggling Nebraska team this Saturday at Floyd Casey Stadium.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: More Fulbright aid, more good will
[10/30/2009]
The Obama administration recently affirmed its commitment to the U.S. Fulbright Program, the most widely recognized and prestigious international exchange program in the world, by requesting an increase in funding and affirming the need for growth and expansion in the program.
(FULL STORY)

Lariat Letters: Alumna supports removal of Regents, BAA proposal
[10/30/2009]
I read with interest the letters and comments regarding Baylor's withdrawal of the proposal to the BAA.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Registration secrets revealed for you
[10/30/2009]
As early registration dates approach, the typical moans begin. Seniors are finally finishing their basic requirements. Freshmen watch as all the classes they need slowly fill up. Students peruse BUBooks desperate to find the easiest political science professor. Girls dread having to get their hair messed up during human performance classes.
(FULL STORY)

Author speaks on journalism experience
[10/30/2009]
Texas author and literary critic Jeff Guinn spoke to Baylor journalism students yesterday and used his own experience as a writer to illustrate the importance of good reporting and research.
(FULL STORY)

Professor reaches out through Cuban ministry
[10/30/2009]
Ten years of one man's ministry work in Cuba has led to the arrival of a young Cuban boy who is being treated in Waco for a neurological disease.
(FULL STORY)

Alumni to preview horror movie at Hippodrome
[10/30/2009]
It's not often that an award-winning movie is filmed in Waco.
(FULL STORY)

Capitalizing on opportunity
[10/30/2009]
Calling on freshmen to provide crucial secondary coverage may not have been part of Art Briles' preseason gameplan, but given the circumstances, the young players have played important parts in Baylor's defensive schemes.
(FULL STORY)

Weekend Matchup: Baylor football vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers
[10/30/2009]
For the Baylor vs. Nebraska football game, the Lariat compares the two teams, position-by-position.
(FULL STORY)

Obama considering scaled-down Afghan war plan
[10/29/2009]
President Barack Obama is considering sending large numbers of additional U.S. forces to Afghanistan next year but fewer than his war commander, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, prefers, U.S. officials said.
(FULL STORY)

Military ballot law has states in a time squeeze
[10/29/2009]
A new law meant to protect the voting rights of deployed troops and other Americans overseas is forcing at least a dozen states to consider holding their primaries earlier or to negotiate another plan that federal officials will accept.
(FULL STORY)

EU leaders debate climate aid to poor at summit
[10/29/2009]
The European Union fought Thursday to live up to its self-proclaimed leadership on combating climate change, with the 27 EU leaders at odds over how much to offer poorer nations to join the global battle.
(FULL STORY)

Reporter offers new take on ethics
[10/29/2009]
The Dale P. Jones Business Ethics Forum began Tuesday night with a lecture by Jim Zarroli, business and economy reporter for National Public Radio, covering corporate governance.
(FULL STORY)

Obama signs broad hate crime law
[10/29/2009]
President Barack Obama on Wednesday signed and celebrated hate crime legislation that extends protection to people based on sexual orientation, sealing a long-fought victory to gay advocates. The president spoke of a nation becoming a place where "we're all free to live and love as we see fit."
(FULL STORY)

Poverty summit expands, features world leaders
[10/29/2009]
Baylor will hold the second annual Poverty Summit next week featuring speakers from around the world coming together to discuss local, national and international poverty.
(FULL STORY)

Meyer worked to stop suffering
[10/29/2009]
Paul J. Meyer grew up during the Great Depression and his struggles ignited a desire in him to help others, said Dr. Delton Chesser, former Baylor accounting professor and longtime friend of Meyer.
(FULL STORY)

Flo-ing with God's spirit
[10/29/2009]
Five senses just didn't cut it as Baylor freshman quarterback Nick Florence tried to take in all the sights, sounds and smells coursing up and down Olympic Green during the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.
(FULL STORY)

Volleyball team loses in five sets to No. 9 Iowa State
[10/29/2009]
Despite fighting back from a 2-1 deficit, the Baylor volleyball team couldn't finish the job as it lost to the No. 9-ranked Iowa State in five sets (26-24, 21-25, 23-25, 25-23, 14-16) on Wednesday night in Ames, Iowa.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: 'Option 2' best proposition for Waco smoking ordinance
[10/29/2009]
The Waco City Council is voting on a prospective smoking ordinance on Tuesday. The council will vote on whether to add additional restrictions to the current policies or to ban smoking altogether except in private locations and retail tobacco stores. Through either method, the council hopes to lessen secondhand smoke to non-smokers.
(FULL STORY)

Behind the microphone: Zarroli shares expertise
[10/28/2009]
Jim Zarroli, a general assignment business and economics reporter for National Public Radio, came to Baylor as part of the Dale P. Jones Business Ethics Forum.
(FULL STORY)

Lariat Letters: Two readers respond to Lariat opinions
[10/29/2009]
A New Zealand reader and a sophomore respond to two recent "Point of View" opinion articles.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Backpacking trip enhances inner freedom
[10/29/2009]
I could barely move. Every step felt like it was a replay in slow motion, and I knew the altitude was taking its toll.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor fashion majors aid in Harley Davidson show
[10/29/2009]
Students from Baylor's visual merchandising program are working to help plan the Harley Davidson of Waco Fashion Show, for next Thursday, Nov. 5.
(FULL STORY)

Teachers need testing to be seen as 'highly qualified'
[10/29/2009]
Texas Teachers may now be required to take another test in order to be considered "highly qualified," according to the U.S. Department of Education.
(FULL STORY)

Fright Night scares up crowds for noble cause
[10/29/2009]
In the spirit of Halloween, Phi Gamma Delta (Fiji) and Delta Delta Delta are teaming up for their annual Fright Night event. Benefiting the Waco branch of YoungLife, a non-denominational Christian outreach program, the two greek organizations are taking over the Eastland Lakes clubhouse, located off Loop 340.
(FULL STORY)

"Lineup" author takes a closer look at mystery writers
[10/29/2009]
It began as a marketing strategy. Otto Penzler, the renowned proprietor of the Mysterious Bookshop in New York City, wanted to keep his customers happy.
(FULL STORY)

Afghan president's brother denies getting CIA pay
[10/28/2009]
Ahmed Wali Karzai, the brother of the Afghan president, on Wednesday denied reports that he has received regular payments from the CIA for much of the past eight years.
(FULL STORY)

Attorney: Chicago terror suspect could have been duped
[10/28/2009]
Prosecutors urged a federal judge Wednesday to deny bond to one of two Chicago men charged with plotting a terrorist attack against a Danish newspaper, while the man's lawyer argued that his client could have been the innocent dupe of an alleged coconspirator.
(FULL STORY)

UN vote condemns US embargo on Cuba
[10/28/2009]
The U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday overwhelmingly condemned the 47-year U.S. trade embargo on Cuba, an annual ritual that serves to highlight global opposition to America's hard-line policy toward the communist island, but which has done little to change Washington's stance, even with a new administration.
(FULL STORY)

BU withdraws proposal to BAA
[10/28/2009]
Baylor formally withdrew Tuesday its proposal to dissolve the Baylor Alumni Association's independent status and become an entity of the university.
(FULL STORY)

Vertical Ministries seeks union with students
[10/28/2009]
Vertical Ministries, a group of students desiring to see the body of Christ come together, is a nondenominational, non-affiliated ministry that will be meeting every week on Monday nights at the Waco Hippodrome.
(FULL STORY)

Lead innovator recognizes student
[10/28/2009]
Sophomore Phillip Heinrich has a knack for innovation that has been noticed by one of the greatest innovators of the computer age, Dr. Douglas Engelbart, and now has one of his projects on the Web site for the Doug Engelbart Institute.
(FULL STORY)

BU remembers controversial former theater professor's legacy
[10/28/2009]
The theater world was rocked this Sunday after the death of Dr. Paul Baker, former theater department chairman. Baker was 98 and died because of complications of pneumonia.
(FULL STORY)

Leadership application process simplified
[10/28/2009]
The application for student leadership positions has been streamlined into an easier process for students.
(FULL STORY)

Forum to speak on finance ethics
[10/28/2009]
The Dale P. Jones Business Ethics Forum kicks off today with keynote speaker Jim Zarroli, a business and economy journalist for National Public Radio. The topic of the three-week forum is "Where Finance Meets Ethics," and will explore the major ethical issues that are found in finance.
(FULL STORY)

Director speaks out against tabloid rumors
[10/28/2009]
What do Amy Winehouse's flaming beehive and Guy Ritchie's self-inflicted black eye have in common?
Both stories appeared in the pages of Britain's tabloid press. Neither is true.
(FULL STORY)

Make the best of your Halloween this year
[10/28/2009]
With Halloween creeping closer, it's hard to miss the various decorations strewn about Waco. Here are a few suggestions to make the best of your Halloween this year.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Rohde's stellar articles reveal, redefine harsh realities of war
[10/28/2009]
You probably didn't read it. In fact, as it sat on the stands throughout campus each day, only an small portion of students picked up the New York Times.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Facebook: When does 'research' become stalking?
[10/28/2009]
Today's average college student wakes up to an alarm that is always too early and immediately picks up his or her computer and notifies the world of every movement made since opening his or her eyes.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Less play, less pay for women's tennis
[10/28/2009]
I do not watch a lot of sports. Of the sports that I do watch, which include soccer and football, tennis is my main focus. I will go out of the way to watch a Grand Slam or a Master's Series tournament on the television. If it is streaming live online, that is even better, because I can catch up on the action via my phone or laptop if I am not in front of the television.
(FULL STORY)

Professors praise study abroad, recommend Baylor in Oxford
[10/28/2009]
Philosophy professor and director of the Baylor in Oxford program, Dr. Stuart Rosenbaum, and English professor Dr. Tom Hanks discuss the opportunity for studying abroad at one of the world's oldest colleges, Christ Church at Oxford. Rosenbaum has been involved with the program for three years, and Hanks for 25 years.
(FULL STORY)

Graffiti takes new role in bringing community together
[10/28/2009]
The terms "urban art" and "graffiti" can carry negative connotations. Images of kids running from the police with a spray can in hand, or buildings and trains covered in bright paint usually come to mind. But three Texas State Technical College students are helping change what it means to be a graffiti artist.
(FULL STORY)

Singletary returns to Texas
[10/28/2009]
When Mike Singletary roamed the football field as a Baylor, and later Chicago, Bear, people knew him as one of the game's most ferocious, relentless defenders.
(FULL STORY)

Tamer's 12: Texas begins pulling away from conference
[10/28/2009]
Sports Writer Kevin Tamer rates the weekend's Big 12 performances.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor withdrawls BAA proposal
[10/27/2009]
Baylor formally withdrew its September 19 proposal to the Baylor Alumni Association today.

A copy of the letter was sent to Baylor's faculty and staff at 5:16 p.m. today.
(FULL STORY)

Runaway convert back in Ohio after 3-month flight
[10/27/2009]
A teenage girl who said she feared her father would harm or kill her for converting from Islam to Christianity returned to Ohio on Tuesday after running away to Florida three months ago.
(FULL STORY)

Bill to ban foreign nuke waste makes small advance
[10/27/2009]
A bill designed to keep foreign countries from disposing their nuclear waste in the United States is taking a small but significant step toward getting a U.S. House committee vote for the first time.
(FULL STORY)

2 Chicago men accused of plotting terror attacks
[10/27/2009]
Two Chicago men who were schoolmates in Pakistan plotted terrorist attacks against a Danish newspaper that triggered widespread protests by printing cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad, federal prosecutors said Tuesday in announcing charges against the men.
(FULL STORY)

Campus Kitchen travels to D.C. for millionth meal
[10/27/2009]
Two members of Campus Kitchen traveled to Washington D.C. the previous week to help serve the one-millionth meal since the national Campus Kitchen Project was founded in 2001. The workers served Lo mein noodles to a Spanish shelter in the city, and returned to Waco with ideas and inspiration for the Baylor chapter.
(FULL STORY)

BAA: We want all viewpoints represented
[10/27/2009]
The NoZe brothers made a surprise appearance at the 32nd annual meeting of the Baylor Alumni Association on Friday afternoon.
(FULL STORY)

New technology park unveiled
[10/27/2009]
Baylor announced the launching of Central Texas Research and Technology Park, the region's first research park, at a news conference Friday.
(FULL STORY)

BU mourns loss of Baker, Meyer
[10/27/2009]
Paul Baker, who served the theater arts department for 29 years, and alumnus Paul J. Meyer, who dedicated time to improving the facilities for student athletes, both died Sunday.
(FULL STORY)

Impassioned award prospect speaks
[10/27/2009]
Baylor welcomed the tallest human being on the planet to give the last of three lectures Monday afternoon for the Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching series.
(FULL STORY)

Interviews for new president under way
[10/27/2009]
Interviews have begun in the search for Baylor's new president, the Board of Regents announced Friday.
(FULL STORY)

BU continues losing streak
[10/27/2009]
Baylor's downhill-spiral-of-a-season continued free-falling Saturday as the Bears succumbed to No. 13-ranked Oklahoma State University in a lopsided 34-7 defeat in front of a homecoming crowd of 38,117 at Floyd Casey Stadium.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Justice should lose license for unjustly refusing to allow interracial marriage
[10/27/2009]
Keith Bardwell, a Louisiana justice of the peace, has refused to issue a marriage license to an interracial couple, as reported by CNN on Oct. 17, directly violating Supreme Court rulings and denying the couple their constitutional right to marriage.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Grace for nation's leaders
[10/27/2009]
My grandma is a kind person. She is an artist. About three years ago, I attended an art show of hers, where she proceeded to introduce me as her "granddaughter who got a tattoo" to every stranger in the gallery. She has never known strangers, only friends.
(FULL STORY)

Lariat Letters: Bradford, Baylor football, and BAA independence
[10/27/2009]
One respondent praises Bradford's Christian faith, an alumnus explains the faults of Baylor's football program, and two married alumni support BAA independence.
(FULL STORY)

Former regents recall homecoming memories
[10/27/2009]
The Board of Regents, similar to the rest of the Baylor community, uses the celebration of homecoming as a time to relax with family and friends and to create new memories.
(FULL STORY)

Regents grant doctoral program for School of Social Work for 2011
[10/27/2009]
Seven years after its proposal to the Board of Regents, the School of Social Work was granted a doctoral program Friday.
(FULL STORY)

BU education program outshines national standards
[10/27/2009]
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan recently accused the nation's colleges of education as being cash cows who poorly prepare their students for real world teaching.
(FULL STORY)

'Wanted' writer rolls out newest novel at bookstore
[10/27/2009]
In the realm of Hollywood, being able to write engaging, interesting stories is what separates the great from the mediocre. Alumnus Derek Haas, one-half of the team behind blockbusters such as "2 Fast 2 Furious," "3:10 to Yuma," and, most recently, "Wanted," is no stranger to captivating dialogue.
(FULL STORY)

Hines provides insight into marriage in 'Moonlight'
[10/27/2009]
It's normally a touchy subject when a big-name comedian goes behind the camera to direct a film. Cheryl Hines, the director of "Serious Moonlight" and co-star of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," quickly put any doubts to rest by the time her film finished screening at the Austin Film Festival.
(FULL STORY)

14 Americans killed in 2 Afghan helicopter crashes
[10/26/2009]
Helicopter crashes killed 14 Americans on Monday, including three DEA agents after a firefight with suspected Taliban drug traffickers. It was the deadliest day for the U.S. in Afghanistan in more than four years.
(FULL STORY)

Jordanian pleads not guilty in Dallas bomb plot
[10/26/2009]
A Jordanian man accused of trying to blow up a Dallas skyscraper with what he thought was a car bomb pleaded not guilty during his arraignment Monday.
(FULL STORY)

Castro's sister says she collaborated with CIA
[10/26/2009]
One of Fidel Castro's sisters says in a memoir released Monday that she collaborated with the CIA against her brother, starting shortly after the United States' failed Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba in 1961.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor loses its 100th anniversary Homecoming game to Oklahoma State
[10/24/2009]
Baylor's downhill spiral of a season continued freefalling Saturday afternoon as the Bears succumbed to No. 14-ranked Oklahoma State University in a lopsided 34-7 defeat in front of a homecoming crowd of 38,117 at Floyd Casey Stadium.
(FULL STORY)

NoZebody attends BAA's sesquicentennial annual meeting
[10/23/2009]
The NoZe brothers made a surprise appearance at the 32nd annual meeting of the Baylor Alumni Association Friday afternoon.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor, local leaders announce Central Texas Research and Technology Park
[10/23/2009]
Baylor announced the launching of Central Texas Research and Technology Park, the region's first research park at a news conference Friday.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor regents present update on president search
[10/23/2009]
The Baylor University Board of Regents released information today regarding the status of the search for the university's next president.
(FULL STORY)

100 Years of Homecoming: Stories of Tradition
[10/23/2009]

(FULL STORY)

Bear Downs makes return
[10/23/2009]
After a six-year hiatus, Student Foundation is bringing back one of its oldest traditions: Bear Downs.
(FULL STORY)

BU Chamber enacts new traditions
[10/23/2009]
Despite decisions to end the guarding of the flame tradition as a result of past injuries and misconduct, Baylor Chamber of Commerce has new traditions in the works for this year that it hopes will more accurately reflect the Baylor and homecoming spirit.
(FULL STORY)

Ella in charge: Past Lariat editor spends life fighting for equality
[10/23/2009]
Shortly after Ella Prichard, then 21-year-old Ella Wall, became Lariat editor in the fall of 1962, university president "Judge" Abner V. McCall called her into his office. As head of the school paper, he told her, two topics are forbidden: portraying Baptists in a negative light, and agitating for integration.
(FULL STORY)

Anabaptists: 'Waco chose us'
[10/23/2009]
Just north of Waco, off a side road from the highway, sits a quiet village. Men plow the fields using horses and women spin cotton and wool into thread, which they later weave into cloth. Butterflies and bumblebees dance lazily over flowers, herbs and vegetables. This picture is not of 100 years ago, but of today, in Waco's Homestead Heritage village. The village is a community of Anabaptist believers living apart from society.
(FULL STORY)

Arrest in bike thefts
[10/23/2009]
Former Baylor student Stephen Ashton Snowden was arrested Tuesday on two charges associated with two bike thefts that occurred during fall break.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Time for students to speak up about the BAA, regents dispute
[10/23/2009]
We are the children of a divorced couple that has now decided to attempt to work things out. We are being fought over and we deserve a say.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Former BAA president lays out 'seven sins' regents should avoid
[10/23/2009]
My wife and I are unalterably opposed to the proposal by the board of regents that the Baylor Alumni Association should surrender its independent status and place itself under the leadership of the Baylor Board of Regents and administration.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: BAA member says proposal follows association's mission
[10/23/2009]
I am writing this letter because I am concerned about Baylor University, my alma mater, and about the negative publicity that has resulted from its long-standing battle with its own alumni association.
(FULL STORY)

Donor recounts story behind Baylor loyalty
[10/23/2009]
Carroll L. Webb is best known within the Baylor community for his numerous contributions to the Hankamer School of Business and the Baylor Bear Foundation, the organization that raises funds for athletic scholarships.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor Campus Kitchen sends members to D.C.
[10/23/2009]
The newly established Baylor chapter of Campus Kitchens sent members to the national event this week in Washington, D.C., in celebration of their success in the past year and to further equip their organization for the future.
(FULL STORY)

New regents share homecoming memories
[10/23/2009]
The five new Baylor regents recall their fond memories of Baylor Homecoming, with a foreword from the Vice President
(FULL STORY)

Professors touch lives since 1850...or close to it
[10/23/2009]
When asked what year he arrived at Baylor, Dr. David Eldridge joked that he had been around since 1850.
(FULL STORY)

31 years of Baylor Alumni Association history
[10/23/2009]
Since 1978, the Baylor Alumni Association has maintained its independent, nonprofit status and in June of this year gained complete financial and operational independence from the university.
(FULL STORY)

Texas historical buildings recognized for role in tradition
[10/23/2009]
As Baylor prepared to kick off its 100th homecoming anniversary weekend, one of the first events held was the dedication of Texas Historical Markers.
(FULL STORY)

Neighborhood watch: Couple moves to give back
[10/23/2009]
David and Samantha Oakley lay their 18-month-old son, Eli, down for bed. His young mind winds down, drifting away to dream about whatever it is toddlers dream about.
(FULL STORY)

Family-owned store forced to relocate, prospers in new site
[10/23/2009]
The grass appeared to be greener for Pics & Gifts at its new location in the Brazos Place Center on Waco Drive.
(FULL STORY)

Student government leaders dedicated to serving
[10/23/2009]
The student government president, external vice president, and internal vice president share their history and goals.
(FULL STORY)

Hankamer marks 50-year accreditation
[10/23/2009]
Hankamer School of Business is celebrating its 50th anniversary of accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business: an accreditation that is rooted in the school's history.
(FULL STORY)

Krispy Chicken: Deep-fried fun since 1979
[10/23/2009]
Krispy Chicken employees have seen drug deals, prostitutes and murder from the storefront window. Located at the intersection of 11th and Clay Avenue, manager Jeff Davis says the neighborhood just isn't what it used to be.
(FULL STORY)

Redefining Adversity
[10/23/2009]
The phrase "overcoming adversity" has been loosely thrown around for years in the sports industry. With players coining obscurities such as poor refereeing and tumultuous stadium crowds as adversity, the term, for many, has brashly lost its significance. That perception changes, though, after conversing with Baylor sophomore running back Terrance Ganaway.
(FULL STORY)

Searching for victory
[10/23/2009]
The Baylor football team will be challenged once again as it takes on the No. 14 ranked-Oklahoma State Cowboys at 11:30 a.m. at Saturday's homecoming game at Floyd Casey Stadium.
(FULL STORY)

Weekend Matchup: Baylor football vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys
[10/23/2009]
For the Baylor vs. Oklahoma State football game, the Lariat compares the two teams, position-by-position.
(FULL STORY)

Women's basketball begins practice with high expectations
[10/23/2009]
Coach Kim Mulkey took a seat at the podium following the Lady Bears' second team practice on Saturday.
(FULL STORY)

Sports take: Bradford's misfortune lesson for others
[10/23/2009]
Imagine spending your entire life dreaming about being a professional athlete. Day in and day out you practice to make this happen.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor hockey enjoying lavish new home
[10/23/2009]
Baylor's club hockey team was forced to find a new practice rink when the Dr Pepper StarCenter in Duncanville closed Oct. 1. The Duncanville rink will reopen in 2010 as a basketball facility.
(FULL STORY)

Weekly NCAA picks: Week 8
[10/23/2009]
Every week, sports editor Justin Baer and sports writers Chris Derrett and Kevin Tamer will predict outcomes of the weekend's upcoming games. Follow during the season as the three vie for bragging rights.
(FULL STORY)

Austin Film Festival begins with a bang
[10/23/2009]
Every fall the eyes of the film world turn toward Austin.
(FULL STORY)

Reel World Sense: Vampire trend sucking culture dry
[10/23/2009]
Hollywood has a tendency to run success into the ground in an attempt to squeeze every last dime out of a profitable and popular franchise.
(FULL STORY)

More than just a name
[10/23/2009]
Superstitions just aren't his thing. Most athletes avoid wearing unlucky No. 13, but junior Ekpe Udoh chose it.
(FULL STORY)

Highers Athletics Complex awarded certification
[10/23/2009]
Baylor's sustainability efforts are starting to pay dividends, as the Alwin O. and Dorothy Highers Athletics Complex became the second LEED certified building on campus.
(FULL STORY)

'Halo' composer draws legendary comparisons
[10/23/2009]
Just as "Star Wars" wouldn't be "Star Wars" without the awesome soundtrack by John Williams, "Halo" wouldn't be the same without the evocative music of Marty O'Donnell.
(FULL STORY)

Mayborn hopes to attract homecoming aficionados
[10/23/2009]
In celebration of Baylor's 100th homecoming, Baylor Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Mayborn Museum Complex to create its latest exhibit, "100 Years of Baylor Homecoming."
(FULL STORY)

Common Grounds and Uproar make sweet music
[10/23/2009]
Good things are bound to happen when you bring the forces of music and coffee together.
(FULL STORY)

'Saving Abel' tops debut album with Southern tour
[10/23/2009]
Hailing from the small town of Corinth, Miss., Saving Abel is making a big name for itself. As a rock quintet with powerfully catchy lyrics and chest-thumping beats, Saving Abel is a product designed for greatness.
(FULL STORY)

'Antichrist' gives insight into human suffering
[10/23/2009]
When people faint during a movie premiere, it is safe to assume that there's something wrong with them.
(FULL STORY)

Alumna shares secret to 29-year-old 'Baylor Brownies' recipe
[10/23/2009]
Lynne Endrody, a 1980 alumna, makes "Baylor Brownies" for her family and friends in Chicago.
(FULL STORY)

Century-old Traditions
[10/23/2009]
In 1909, President Samuel Palmer Brooks gave a speech welcoming alumni to Baylor and said homecoming is a time "to give an opportunity for the joyful meeting of former student friends; an occasion when old classmates could again feel the warm hand-clasp of their fellows, recall old memories and associations and catch the Baylor spirit again."
(FULL STORY)

Brotherhood NoZe no boundaries
[10/23/2009]
Baylor's oldest men's social organization, The NoZe Brotherhood, is shrouded in mystery and composed of men who masquerade around campus wearing fake noses and all manner of attire. But despite their longevity on the Baylor scene, most students seem to know little or nothing about the organization's history.
(FULL STORY)

Pigskin: new acts, same great feel
[10/23/2009]
Pigskin Revue is an annual homecoming tradition started in 1958 by Marie Mathis, director of the Bill Daniel Student Center, who also founded All-University Sing.
(FULL STORY)

Chamber reconnects past and present
[10/23/2009]
Pigskin Revue, the pep rally, the bonfire, the parades, the football game: Most students, faculty and alumni have experienced or are familiar with the Baylor homecoming traditions. However, what many do not know is that a group of Baylor students is responsible for making sure all of those traditions and events happen each year.
(FULL STORY)

Dorms and social norms
[10/23/2009]
Men sat studying with their neck ties securely fastened during regulated study hours. Women were only seen by men during daylight hours, and dorm visitations were not allowed.
(FULL STORY)

Fashion forward: From fine fashions to faux pas, the Baylor campus has seen it all
[10/23/2009]
Baylor fashion trends have evolved with the culture, but the university's place as a fashion-forward campus has not changed.
(FULL STORY)

Believing the ordinary can be extraordinary
[10/23/2009]
The team had managed three wins in the previous three seasons, including an 0-10 1969 campaign.
(FULL STORY)

Crush's crash: When disaster struck
[10/23/2009]
As great as the 100th homecoming parade will be, it won't quite match the excitement - or explosiveness - of a publicity stunt held outside of Waco several years before Baylor's first parade. Nor should it match the death toll.
(FULL STORY)

Floats through the years
[10/23/2009]
During Thanksgiving week of 1909, Waco railroads provided special trains to bring in thousands of alumni for the first Baylor Homecoming. At 2 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, the first Baylor homecoming parade took place through downtown Waco.
(FULL STORY)

Homecoming memories major part of family tradition
[10/23/2009]
Homecoming is more than a college reunion -- it's often a family reunion. Baylor is rich with tradition, especially the tradition of families in which multiple generations attend Baylor.
(FULL STORY)

Life of the real Baylor bears
[10/23/2009]
The phrase "Baylor Antelopes" doesn't really roll off the tongue. This, among buffales, eagles and bookworms, was one of the options presented for university mascot through a student voting process that occurred in 1914.
(FULL STORY)

Tidwell built in remembrance of professor
[10/23/2009]
Despite rumors that have spread around campus over the years, the history of Tidwell Bible Building does not include plans of a hundred-foot neon-lit cross or Mormon-related carvings. In fact, its history began with students who wanted to honor Josiah Blake Tidwell, a professor at Baylor, who had a love for spirituality and education.
(FULL STORY)

More than 1,100 feds, LA police conduct gang sweep
[10/22/2009]
More than 1,100 FBI agents and police officers spread out through South Los Angeles, banging on doors before dawn Thursday in a crackdown against a gang implicated in drug dealing and violent crime, authorities said.
(FULL STORY)

Poll: Americans' belief in global warming cools
[10/22/2009]
The number of Americans who believe there is solid evidence the Earth is warming because of pollution is at its lowest point in three years, according to a survey released Thursday.
(FULL STORY)

100,000 women say they're offended by Berlusconi
[10/22/2009]
More than 100,000 women have signed a petition saying they are offended by Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi -- an initiative launched by a newspaper after the premier made a sexist remark to an opposition politician.
(FULL STORY)

Sweat lodge survivor speaks out
[10/22/2009]
A woman who took part in an Arizona sweat lodge ceremony tells The Associated Press that the spiritual guru who led the event pushed participants too far in what was supposed to be a life-expanding experience that culminated with people vomiting and passing out on the floor.
(FULL STORY)

Microsoft, Google win search deals with Twitter
[10/22/2009]
Microsoft Corp. and Google Inc. on Wednesday said they have each signed deals that will make content from Twitter Inc. available on their search services, as they strive to fill them with more up-to-date information.
(FULL STORY)

EDUCAUSE books BU librarian
[10/22/2009]
Pattie Orr, vice president for information technology and dean of university libraries at Baylor, has recently been elected to the executive committee for EDUCAUSE, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting higher education.
(FULL STORY)

Valiant efforts for vagrants
[10/22/2009]
This week, corporate giant E. Cabell Brand visited campus to learn more about Baylor's Poverty Initiative and gave several lectures and sessions to share his life experiences with students and faculty. Brand stressed the importance of, involvement community.
(FULL STORY)

Local church sends students to serve
[10/22/2009]
The college ministry at Highland Baptist Church has been sending its local mission servant team to My Brother's Keeper, a local emergency shelter program provided by Mission Waco to minister to Waco's homeless.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Respect of open dialogue better prepares us for outside world
[10/22/2009]
As a proclaimed Christian university with a strong commitment to the Christian faith as well as to the advancement of academic excellence, Baylor is a distinctive university.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Baylor's athletics disappoint
[10/22/2009]
As a "professional journalist," it's my duty to stay neutral about the events I am covering. But being a sports advocate and a Baylor student, it's hard to stay reserved in the press box (per press box policies). Still, I submit to the rules, and remain emotionless at work -- at least on the outside.
(FULL STORY)

Lariat Letters: BAA board member hopes dispute will cease, proposal will pass
[10/22/2009]
When I was asked to serve on the Baylor Alumni Association Board this past year by my friend of 35 years, David Lacy, this year's president of the BAA, I was only somewhat familiar with the history of the tension between the BAA and Baylor.
(FULL STORY)

Reel World Sense: Dismal themes provide needed contrast
[10/22/2009]
Let's give a big round of applause to Hollywood. Come on, clap with me. You know you want to. OK, stop. Do you even know why you're clapping?
(FULL STORY)

Portrait of disfigured soldier to be displayed at Smithsonian
[10/22/2009]
Retired Army Sgt. Richard Yarosh has gotten used to the stares. His face is blanketed in knotty scar tissue. His nose tip is missing. His ears are gone, as is part of his right leg. His fingers are permanently bent and rigid.
(FULL STORY)

Volleyball utilizing bye week to regroup
[10/22/2009]
The No. 23-ranked volleyball team has warranted a bye week before it begins the second half of conference play.
(FULL STORY)

Crabtree eager to make pro debut in home state
[10/22/2009]
Crabtree grabbed the playbook from his locker and took off to get to work before San Francisco's afternoon practice. The team wants its rookie wide receiver and top draft pick to get all his football studying done before doing any interviews about his highly anticipated NFL debut Sunday at Houston in his home state.
(FULL STORY)

House panel says states can protect consumers
[10/21/2009]
The House Financial Services Committee voted Wednesday to let states regulate large national banks when it comes to protecting consumers from fraud and abuse unless federal regulators intervene.
(FULL STORY)

UN: For 7th year, warming emissions grew again
[10/21/2009]
The industrialized world again in 2007 boosted, rather than reduced, its emissions of global-warming gases, the U.N. reported Wednesday, as international negotiators looked ahead to crucial climate talks in December.
(FULL STORY)

Marine pleads guilty in hero hoax, to be sentenced
[10/21/2009]
A Marine Corps sergeant pleaded guilty Wednesday to faking post-traumatic stress disorder and pretending to be an injured hero to get in free to rock concerts and professional sporting events.
(FULL STORY)

Youngsters pay it forward
[10/21/2009]
For most middle school students, trick-or-treating is an opportunity to collect as much candy as possible for themselves.
(FULL STORY)

Racial bias suit to pay out millions
[10/21/2009]
State historical markers outside the headquarters of Lufkin Industries Inc. tell how the company started repairing sawmill equipment at the turn of the 20th century and grew to make many of the pumps dotting the world's oil fields.
(FULL STORY)

Waco Chamber 'ahead of the curve'
[10/21/2009]
The Greater Waco Chamber was recognized by the International Economic Development Conference(IEDC) for its success in economic development, in the midst of global economic crisis.
(FULL STORY)

Gaming industry mogul promotes 'Borderlands'
[10/21/2009]
Tuesday marked the release of the video game "Borderlands," one of the most anticipated games of the year.
(FULL STORY)

Open access allows professors to publish research for public viewing
[10/21/2009]
Baylor University Libraries has joined with institutions across the country in observance of Open Access Week.
(FULL STORY)

Former Lariat sports editor discusses newspaper demise
[10/21/2009]
"What if the American newspaper died?" asked 1968 alumnus Tommy Denton, who spoke to a group of journalism students Tuesday afternoon. The lecture was presented by the journalism graduate program and the journalism honor society, Kappa Tau Alpha.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: No-tolerance policies may exclude eating utensils
[10/21/2009]
On Oct. 11 the New York Times reported about 6-year-old Zachary Christie, a new Cub Scout who excitedly brought a camping utensil, made up of a fork, knife and spoon, to school to show his friends and eat his lunch and was subsequently punished to 45 days at the district's reform school.
(FULL STORY)

Lariat Letters: Instructor advocates 'truly democratic' procedure in health care debate
[10/21/2009]
I have to admit that I am frustrated with the editorial published on Oct 20, "Snowe boldly, admirably risks cold shoulder from her party."
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Parking should be forefront campus improvement issue
[10/21/2009]
Parking on campus is a giant problem. I am usually not one to complain, but the situation we have here at Baylor is pretty ridiculous.
(FULL STORY)

Jonze's adaptation captures book's 'Wild' side
[10/21/2009]
Spike Jonze's "Where the Wild Things Are" is a well-executed account of what childhood is like, characterized in complex imagination and strident appreciation of existence, but also a struggle to understand the realities of that existence.
(FULL STORY)

'Astro Boy' punches cultural barriers into orbit
[10/21/2009]
Astro Boy has issues. Like a lot of kids bordering on adolescence, he feels different. A bit alien, perhaps. His father doesn't understand him. He wants to be accepted. He wants to be normal. And he has rockets shooting out of his legs.
(FULL STORY)

Bears begin recuperation process
[10/21/2009]
A tired Baylor team arrived back in Waco frustrated and disappointed following a 24-10 loss to Iowa State. Reflecting on Saturday's game, the team has seen its mistakes and looks to show the homecoming crowd a stronger, crisper performance against Oklahoma State this Saturday.
(FULL STORY)

Big 12 Power Rankings: UT stays atop Week 8
[10/21/2009]
A sports editor's ranking of the Big 12 football teams, with a review of the Week 7 games.
(FULL STORY)

Obama trying to boost party money, morale
[10/21/2009]
The leader who prods his critics to put politics aside is doing anything but these days: President Barack Obama is campaigning for his party's future.
(FULL STORY)

New Vatican plan to welcome disaffected Anglicans
[10/20/2009]
The Vatican announced a stunning decision Tuesday to make it easier for Anglicans to convert, reaching out to those who are disaffected by the election of women and gay bishops to join the Catholic Church's conservative ranks.
(FULL STORY)

Victims, families outraged by NC inmates' release
[10/20/2009]
The man who shot Pam Hurley's mother to death during a convenience store robbery nearly 25 years ago was supposed to spend the rest of his life in prison. Instead, because of a quirk in North Carolina law, he and 19 other violent criminals will be released next week, most without supervision from even a parole officer.
(FULL STORY)

Obama welcomes Karzai's decision on vote
[10/20/2009]
President Barack Obama said he called Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Tuesday to applaud his agreement to a second-round vote and thank him for having the interests of the "Afghan people at heart."
(FULL STORY)

Obama talks amid protests
[10/20/2009]
President Barack Obama was met by hundreds of protesters Friday as he and former President George Bush Sr. made appearances at the Points of Light Presidential Forum on Service at Texas A&M University in College Station.
(FULL STORY)

Gasoline prices on the rise for third week
[10/20/2009]
Despite persistently low demand, prices for gasoline have spiked over the past week along with crude oil, threatening one of the very few points of relief for the recession-striken U.S. consumer: cheap gas.
(FULL STORY)

Charges may come next week in balloon boy case
[10/20/2009]
Investigators pored over e-mails, phone records and financial documents from the home of Richard Heene on Monday as they weighed felony charges and sought to determine who else might have helped the alleged balloon-boy hoax get off the ground.
(FULL STORY)

BU to compete in battle of the brains event
[10/20/2009]
Baylor is the headquarters of the Association for Computing Machinery International Collegiate Programming Contest, known to many as the Battle of the Brains, which is a team-based computer programming competition sponsored by IBM.
(FULL STORY)

Exhibit commemorates 30th anniversary
[10/20/2009]
The W.R. Poage Legislative Library will feature unique political memorabilia throughout the semester in celebration of its 30th anniversary.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Snowe boldly, admirably risks cold shoulder from her party
[10/20/2009]
For months, Republicans in Congress have unanimously voted down health care legislation and refused to budge on the issue. The stalemate has divided Congress and stalled action.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Heroes come in both rescuers, rescued form
[10/20/2009]
I grew up watching the Disney movies on a daily basis, which probably explains why I am a Scene It? Disney edition professional. I am still convinced that Mulan is the most bold princess in all the lands, Jasmine has the best pet tiger and Ariel is the coolest teenager to ever runaway away from the ocean. Basically, I am a huge Disney fan.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Alumni, current students should speak up while they still can
[10/20/2009]
It is no secret that Baylor's regents and the Baylor Alumni Association have had a rocky relationship these last few years. Unfortunately, though, issues between the university and the BAA have been thrust into the lives of students, as university administrators seek to sway public opinion in favor of the alumni association takeover.
(FULL STORY)

'Activity' more annoying than paranormal
[10/20/2009]
In the trailer for "Paranormal Activity," a huge crowd of patrons being treated to an early screening of the movie are shown gasping, covering their mouths and contorting into poses of sheer horror.
(FULL STORY)

Religion professor dishes on heavenly coffee rolls
[10/20/2009]
Dr. Eric Holleyman, a professor of religion, grew up in Florida eating his mom's delicious coffee rolls.
(FULL STORY)

We're talkin' about practice
[10/20/2009]
The squeak of green-and-white sneakers on hardwood floors returned Friday evening to the Ferrell Center as the men's basketball team had its first official practice of the 2009-2010 season.
(FULL STORY)

Connecticut cornerback killed in on-campus fight
[10/20/2009]
Less than 12 hours after celebrating his team's homecoming victory over Louisville, Connecticut football coach Randy Edsall was at a hospital identifying the body of one of the game's star players.
(FULL STORY)

Soccer team grasps overtime victory in 2-1 decision
[10/19/2009]
Looking to rebound from a crushing 5-0 Friday night loss to Missouri, Baylor fought Kansas to a 2-1 overtime victory the following Sunday afternoon. The Bears benefitted from a Kansas mistake to score the game's first goal, and Lisa Sliwinski won the game on a 20-yard free kick in the second overtime period.
(FULL STORY)

In Hawaii, school's out for recession
[10/19/2009]
At a time when President Barack Obama is pushing for more time in the classroom, his home state has created the nation's shortest school year under a new union contract that closes schools on most Fridays for the remainder of the academic calendar.
(FULL STORY)

Former nurse's aide in US becomes Ugandan king
[10/19/2009]
For years, Charles Wesley Mumbere worked as a nurse's aide in Maryland and Pennsylvania, caring for the elderly and sick. No one there suspected that he had inherited a royal title in his African homeland when he was just 13.
(FULL STORY)

Obama to offer incentives to Sudanese government
[10/19/2009]
President Barack Obama said Monday that the U.S. is shifting its policy toward Sudan, offering the government incentives if it takes steps to improve the human suffering there and work toward internal peace.
(FULL STORY)

Iowa State beats Baylor 24-10 to snap Big 12 skid
[10/17/2009]
Iowa State started the season by snapping a 10-game losing streak. The Cyclones then erased a 17-game road losing skid, and on Saturday night they rolled to their first Big 12 win since 2007.
(FULL STORY)

Hundreds protest Obama's A&M visit
[10/16/2009]
Hundreds of protesters gathered at Texas A&M University as they awaited the arrival of President Barack Obama to speak Friday at the Points of Light Institute Presidential Forum.
(FULL STORY)

A fine-tuned fair, rodeo
[10/15/2009]
Every fall, the streets of Waco are filled with the euphoric laughter of children and adults as people of all ages flock to the Heart of Texas Fair and Rodeo. What began as a small series of facilities in the spring of 1952 is now a massive sprawl covering more than 50 acres of land. With enough parking to accommodate more than 3800 cars, 250 RV hook-ups, and 700 animal stalls, the fair is now one of the leading attractions in the Waco community.
(FULL STORY)

Dow ends day above 10,000
[10/15/2009]
When the Dow Jones industrial average first passed 10,000, traders tossed commemorative caps and uncorked champagne. This time around, the feeling was more like relief.
(FULL STORY)

Award brings teacher to BU
[10/15/2009]
The second of three finalists for the Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching gave a presentation Wednesday to fulfill the requirements for being a Cherry finalist.
(FULL STORY)

Unheard student voices
[10/15/2009]
The Atheist and Agnostic Association, along with a recently founded club, Open Dialogue, have come together to create a safe haven where students can explore and question their beliefs.
(FULL STORY)

Rangers, legendary hitting coach sever ties
[10/15/2009]
The Texas Rangers will emphasize situational hitting over slugging next season. That new approach will come from a new hitting coach, too.
(FULL STORY)

Weekly NCAA picks: Week 7
[10/15/2009]
Every week, sports editor Justin Baer and sports writers Chris Derrett and Kevin Tamer will predict outcomes of the weekend's upcoming games. Follow during the season as the three vie for bragging rights.
(FULL STORY)

Volleyball suffers second-straight loss
[10/15/2009]
The No. 19-ranked volleyball team (17-3, 6-3 in Big 12) came out firing in the first set, but it wasn't enough to hold off the No. 7-ranked University of Nebraska from sweeping the Bears 3-0 (28-26, 25-17, 25-17) Wednesday at the Ferrell Center.
(FULL STORY)

Mayor salutes stimulus spending in Waco
[10/15/2009]
According to Waco City Mayor Virginia DuPuy, the city is spending stimulus money wisely.
(FULL STORY)

Chi Omega holds 'green' Greek social event
[10/15/2009]
The Chi Omega sorority is hoping to promote recycling in student organizations.
(FULL STORY)

Reel World Sense: Indie artists need your help
[10/15/2009]
When I was fifteen, I heard a young man from Flower Mound sing at a venue in Dallas. Brad Skistimas of Five Times August awakened my love for independent music.
(FULL STORY)

Art center offers mixture of affordable classes
[10/15/2009]
For only $20, students can become a member at The Art Center of Waco and receive invitations to all the openings and discounted rates to the classes and at the gift shop.
(FULL STORY)

Flower shop adds artistic quality to arrangements
[10/15/2009]
Rosetree Floral Boutique, a flower shop in downtown Waco, is anything but simple. Though the business has been in Waco for more than 20 years, it just joined the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce following a change in ownership.
(FULL STORY)

Bears travel north, challenge improved Iowa State squad
[10/15/2009]
Last year against Iowa State, Baylor came out of the tunnel on Parents Weekend and dominated the Cyclones, 38-10. On Saturday the Bears take on a new Iowa State team, one that has raised eyebrows and enters this weekend's game determined to give the Ames, Iowa, homecoming crowd a victory.
(FULL STORY)

Sports take: Victory essential for Baylor to remain in bowl hunt
[10/15/2009]
It's that time again -- it's five games into the 2009 season and Baylor football is 3-2 overall.
(FULL STORY)

Weekend Matchup: Baylor football vs. Iowa State Cyclones
[10/15/2009]
For the Baylor vs. Iowa State football game, the Lariat compares the two teams, position-by-position.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: New option should replace extinguished flame's historic violence
[10/15/2009]
The eternal flame has been extinguished for the class of 2013. A tradition that began along with the Freshmen Mass Meeting in 1928, the protection of the flame has caused serious bouts of violence in the past three years, leading to its cancellation in this year's homecoming celebrations.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Peace Prize awarded to president prematurely
[10/15/2009]
Just eight months in office and President Barack Obama is a Nobel laureate.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Prize given because of unique effect on nation
[10/15/2009]
I woke up Friday morning to a text message alert from CNN that read, "President Obama has won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize."
(FULL STORY)

Iraqi shoe thrower says he would do it again
[10/14/2009]
The Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at President George W. Bush said Wednesday he has no regrets and would carry out his brazen protest again, even if it cost him his life.
(FULL STORY)

6 Fla. members of Bonanno crime family admit guilt
[10/14/2009]
One by one, members of a South Florida crew of New York-based Bonanno crime family stood before a federal judge Wednesday to plead guilty to racketeering charges, including one enforcer who said it was impossible to escape the Mafia.
(FULL STORY)

Iraq suspends university for politics
[10/14/2009]
Iraq's prime minister suspended classes and banned political activities at one of Baghdad's leading universities following student protests on campus, a government spokesman said Wednesday.
(FULL STORY)

Chemical spill clears BSB
[10/14/2009]
The Baylor Sciences Building was evacuated for more than two hours Tuesday after a hazardous chemical spill that occurred around 3 p.m. in a second-floor chemistry lab.
(FULL STORY)

Faculty senate discusses policy changes
[10/14/2009]
Faculty senators met Tuesday afternoon and briefly discussed a new federal law that would allow students under the age of 17 to get federal funding for college education.
(FULL STORY)

Chamber extinguishes eternal flame
[10/14/2009]
In the past few years of homecoming, the guarding of the flame has become a news story in itself. After numerous accidents, Chamber has decided to end the guarding of the flame tradition this year.
(FULL STORY)

Waco mayor confronts America's crisis
[10/14/2009]
While words like bailout and stimulus have been around for a while, they are now having a direct affect on the Waco community and younger generations.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor alumna recognized for teaching zeal
[10/14/2009]
It started out as an ordinary school day for kindergarten teacher and 2008 alumna, Hannah Williams.
(FULL STORY)

Business panel stresses social responsibility
[10/14/2009]
A socially responsible company is one that works for the betterment of the local community and the world, not only itself, a panel of investment professionals explained to students Tuesday.
(FULL STORY)

Navy flirts with putting women on submarines
[10/14/2009]
Submariners sleep nine to a bunk room. There are four showers and seven toilets for the roughly 140 enlisted men. The passageways on board the vessel are so narrow that crew members can barely squeeze by each other without touching.
(FULL STORY)

Vaughn, Favreau can't save 'Couple's Retreat'
[10/14/2009]
Eden is the world's greatest adult playground. On Eden East, vacationers enjoy a never-ending party of alcohol, dancing, fine dining, great music and fantastic beach life, while the resort staff caters to their every whim.
(FULL STORY)

Underoath drummer expands musical horizons
[10/14/2009]
Drummer Aaron Gillespie of Underoath has returned to the music scene with his latest project, "The Almost." Though their official album, 'Monster Monster,' doesn't come out until Nov. 3, the band and its label have joined together with Hot Topic to promote the band's limited edition five song EP, which is currently on sale.
(FULL STORY)

Reel World Sense: Exploring childhood stories brings meaning
[10/14/2009]
With the recent release of "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" and the upcoming films "Where the Wild Things Are" and "Toy Story 3," it's interesting to notice how Hollywood is turning its attention to movies that explore classic stories that came about when the current generation was in diapers. Or maybe just grew out of them.
(FULL STORY)

Ernest goes to work
[10/14/2009]
Though Baylor's offense struggled against Oklahoma on Saturday, senior inside receiver Ernest Smith took advantage of the day to record single-game career highs in catching and receiving.
(FULL STORY)

Griffin has season-ending surgery
[10/14/2009]
Copperas Cove sophomore quarterback Robert Griffin had surgery on his right knee Tuesday morning in Houston. Griffin tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) Sept. 26 against the Northwestern State University Demons when he was tackled on an option run.
(FULL STORY)

Bradford, McCoy have cordial rivalry
[10/14/2009]
When Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford injured his shoulder last month, one of the first people he heard from was Colt McCoy.
(FULL STORY)

Fans give all for volleyball team
[10/14/2009]
Capes, green and gold socks, masks and some fierce dance moves -- just some of the many things showcased at volleyball matches this season.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Fast-food golden arches are poor additions to Louvre
[10/14/2009]
Globalization strikes again. Next month, the familiar golden arches of McDonald's will be found in a rather unconventional place--the Louvre museum in Paris.
(FULL STORY)

Lariat Letters: Director says magazine reflects Baylor well
[10/14/2009]
Sheryn Jones is certainly entitled to her opinion about Baylor Magazine. But I find it hard to understand how a publication that regularly communicates to alumni all the great things happening at Baylor in terms of the quality and character of our students, the new discoveries and teaching excellence of our faculty and the remarkable achievements of our alumni "does an injustice to the heart and soul [of] Baylor."
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Garland hopes joining BAA, BOR would enhance harmony
[10/14/2009]
The alumni of Baylor University care deeply about their alma mater. This year's 100th anniversary of Homecoming, which is made possible by the Baylor Chamber of Commerce, will once again provide an opportunity for many generations of graduates to come together in celebration of the special place that is Baylor University.
(FULL STORY)

BSB re-opened after chemical spill
[10/13/2009]
A tert-Butyl isocyanide spill occurred a little after 3 p.m. Tuesday in room E253 of the Baylor Sciences Building when a student cracked a vial while looking through a shipping container.
(FULL STORY)

Cutbacks prolong school time
[10/13/2009]
It isn't just tuition increases that are driving up the cost of college. Around the country, deep budget cuts are forcing colleges to lay off instructors and eliminate some classes, making it harder for students to get into the courses they need to earn their degree.
(FULL STORY)

Court to decide constitutionality of bad advice
[10/13/2009]
Supreme Court justices on Tuesday questioned whether defendants should expect their lawyers to correctly advise them on all the possible consequences of a guilty plea, including on important issues like deportation.
(FULL STORY)

Supreme Court will hear appeal of Enron's Skilling
[10/13/2009]
The Supreme Court said Tuesday it will take up former Enron CEO Jeff Skilling's appeal of his convictions for his role in the collapse of the energy giant, accepting another high-profile challenge to a favorite tool of prosecutors in white-collar and public corruption cases.
(FULL STORY)

California storm prompts debris flow concerns
[10/13/2009]
Residents across California worried Tuesday about possible flash floods and mudslides as a storm began showering areas devastated by wildfires.
(FULL STORY)

Senate committee approves health care plan
[10/13/2009]
With support from a lone Republican, a key Senate committee Tuesday approved a middle-of-the-road health care plan that moves President Barack Obama's goal of wider and affordable coverage a giant step closer to becoming law.
(FULL STORY)

Alumna named Greater Waco chamber director
[10/13/2009]
The Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce elected alumna Alexis Weaver as director of community affairs for the community development department.
(FULL STORY)

Globally-minded leaders
[10/13/2009]
Baylor was approved for an AIESEC chapter on Sunday after a student pitched for recognition at the National Presidents Meeting of AIESEC United States in New York City.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Changes to original shield law caustic to journalistic integrity
[10/13/2009]
Current legislation in Congress to protect the rights of journalists is being threatened. A shield law is designed to provide reporters with the right to refuse to testify on information obtained during their personal investigating process.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Jon Gosselin's actions appear disgraceful
[10/13/2009]
I have this tendency to analyze conversations after I've had them and I always think of cutting and clever things to say after the fact. I don't think Nancy Grace had that problem, though, after her Oct. 7 panel discussion with infamous celebrity dad Jon Gosselin.
(FULL STORY)

Lariat Letters: Three alumni talk about BAA merger proposal
[10/13/2009]
Three alumni express their views on the proposed merger of Baylor Alumni Association into Baylor University.
(FULL STORY)

BU professor follows father's mission legacy
[10/13/2009]
Think of four canyons larger than the Grand Canyon and tall, straight pines that blanket the slopes of this mountainous region.
(FULL STORY)

State law nixing cell phones gains strength in Waco area
[10/13/2009]
After Texas passed a law prohibiting the use of cell phones in school zones during school hours, crews of city workers have posted more than 280 signs across Waco, which have caused confusion for some violators.
(FULL STORY)

Obama stimulus plan rescues teaching jobs
[10/13/2009]
President Barack Obama's stimulus plan spared tens of thousands of teachers from losing their jobs, state officials said Monday amid a nationwide effort to calculate the effect of Washington's $787 billion recovery package.
(FULL STORY)

Dems stir after warning from health insurers
[10/13/2009]
Insurance companies aren't playing nice any more. Their dire message that health care legislation will drive up premiums for people who already have coverage comes as a warning shot at a crucial point in the debate, and threatens President Barack Obama's top domestic priority.
(FULL STORY)

9-year-old Alaskan boy hunts, kills bowhead whale with darting gun
[10/13/2009]
Native Alaskans say a fourth-grader may have become the youngest person to kill a whale, delivering the fatal blow to a 32-foot bowhead during a hands-on hunting lesson from his uncles.
(FULL STORY)

New York pianist to play with Jazz Ensemble
[10/13/2009]
The Baylor Jazz Ensemble, along with special guest performer Michael Weiss, will perform at 7:30 p.m. today in the Jones Concert Hall of the Glennis McCrary Music Building.
(FULL STORY)

Summit in D.C. addresses music downloads, piracy
[10/13/2009]
The music industry is trying to survive and possibly reinvent itself. Artists want to get paid. And consumers want music quickly, with no strings attached. Are all three goals achievable, and if not, who will lose out?
(FULL STORY)

Big 12 Power Rankings: Week 6
[10/13/2009]
A sports editor's ranking of the Big 12 football teams, with a review of the Week 6 games.
(FULL STORY)

Red-zone defense gives Baylor bright spot in loss
[10/13/2009]
With Heisman-winning quarterback Sam Bradford making his anticipated return for the No. 19-ranked University of Oklahoma Saturday afternoon, Baylor defense's task was difficult at best.
(FULL STORY)

Oldest BU club sails into boating competition
[10/13/2009]
The Baylor Sailing Club is preparing to hold a regatta this weekend.
(FULL STORY)

Bears moving forward following Texas A&M defeat
[10/13/2009]
Saturday night ended in the Bears' second loss of the season in front of a record 3,022 volleyball spectators at the Ferrell Center.
(FULL STORY)

Insurance industry assails health care bill
[10/12/2009]
Insurance companies aren't playing nice any more on the health care overhaul.
(FULL STORY)

College cutbacks make it harder to earn degrees
[10/12/2009]
It isn't just tuition increases that are driving up the cost of college. Around the country, deep budget cuts are forcing colleges to lay off instructors and eliminate some classes, making it harder for students to get into the courses they need to earn their degree.
(FULL STORY)

Forbes: Waco third-best job haven
[10/9/2009]
December graduates from Baylor University should not have to trek far to find a job, according to Forbes Magazine.
(FULL STORY)

Clinton to press Russia on Iran, arms control
[10/12/2009]
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton plans to press Russian leaders for "specific forms of pressure" against Iran if the regime fails to comply with international demands to prove its nuclear program is peaceful.
(FULL STORY)

OU's Bradford has big game in return, beats Baylor
[10/11/2009]
Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford wasn't sure how his injured shoulder would hold up to a full day's work. After 49 throws in No. 19 Oklahoma's 33-7 win against Baylor on Saturday, Bradford is ready for next week's rivalry game against No. 3 Texas in Dallas.
(FULL STORY)

No. 17 Volleyball falls to Aggies, 1-3, despite record crowd's support
[10/11/2009]
In front of a volleyball record 3,022 spectators, Baylor fell to Texas A&M in four sets (18-25, 29-31, 25-12, 23-25) on Saturday night. Ashlie Christenson led the Bears with 20 kills on 48 attempts, and Allison King recorded 23 digs.
(FULL STORY)

Surprised, humbled Obama awarded Nobel Peace Prize
[10/9/2009]
President Barack Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in a stunning decision designed to build momentum behind his initiatives to reduce nuclear arms, ease tensions with the Muslim world and stress diplomacy and cooperation rather than unilateralism.
(FULL STORY)

From Japan, with love
[10/9/2009]
Alumna Anne Vinson Dudley, a 1954 graduate, recently moved back to Waco for the first time in more than 50 years. After spending time as a missionary in countries around the globe. Dudley has returned to work with college students.
(FULL STORY)

Sluggish drainage cause of flooding
[10/9/2009]
The rain that has plagued Waco recently has made evident flooding and drainage issues, as water pools on campus and Waco roads.
(FULL STORY)

Texas Supreme Court appoints first Latina judge
[10/9/2009]
A judge whose Mexican immigrant mother earned only a third grade education and worked as a cleaning woman was named to the Texas Supreme Court on Thursday, becoming the first Latina to serve on the state's highest civil court.
(FULL STORY)

Students leaders learn to break cultural barriers
[10/9/2009]
The Multicultural Affairs department will present the fourth-annual Multicultural Leadership Summit from 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday in Cashion Academic Center.
(FULL STORY)

Students invest in future generation
[10/9/2009]
Students serving on Baylor's youth ministry teams will have the opportunity to serve Waco and surrounding city churches this year.
(FULL STORY)

Veteran sculptor visits Waco
[10/9/2009]
Art still remains one of the most subjective forms of expression. Where one might see the wonderment of childhood in a paint splatter, another might find it trivial. Such is vision when seen through the right eyes. In this instance, sculptor Willie Ray Parish finds his vision in a unique way. In his talk on Thursday at the Martin Museum of Art, Parish focused primarily on specific pieces of his work.
(FULL STORY)

Student comedy group brings laughs
[10/9/2009]
Funny, be funny. That's something that isn't easy for most of us. Think back to all the failed witticism of teachers, pastors, parents and friends. Seriously, how is taking the nose of a small child funny? Without the use of the words "knock knock" or the well traveled "girl from Nantucket," some people just don't have the gift of making others laugh.
(FULL STORY)

Professor reveals vintage recipe for teacakes
[10/9/2009]
The following recipe was handed down to Dr. Beth Willingham, master of foreign language in Spanish and Portuguese, from her great-great-grandmother.
(FULL STORY)

Student Senate resolution fails
[10/9/2009]
Student Senate presented a resolution Thursday in response to the Baylor and Baylor Alumni Association merger proposal that stated the senate should remain neutral on the issues surrounding the merger.
(FULL STORY)

Local anchor, lifelong Bear
[10/9/2009]
Ann Harder, an evening anchor at News Channel 25 KXXV, began her journalism career under the wings of Frank Fallon, the "Voice of the Baylor Bears." Fallon gave Harder her first job as an evening receptionist for KWTX, or 97.5 KWTX, when she was 15 years old.
(FULL STORY)

Weekend Matchup
[10/9/2009]
A side-by-side analysis of the Baylor and Oklahoma football teams.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor begins Big 12 slate against Oklahoma
[10/9/2009]
This weekend, the Bears' will strive for an accomplishment they have never reached in 18 attempts: beating the University of Oklahoma.
(FULL STORY)

The Baer Necessities: Sooners in unfamiliar territory at 2-2
[10/9/2009]
While many predicted the University of Oklahoma would have a difficult time matching with last season's success, no one fathomed the Sooners would have two losses before the Big 12 schedule began.
(FULL STORY)

Weekly NCAA picks
[10/9/2009]
Every week, sports editor Justin Baer and sports writers Chris Derrett and Kevin Tamer will predict outcomes of the weekend's upcoming games. Follow during the season as the three vie for bragging rights.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Obama admirable to deliberate troop decision
[10/9/2009]
President Obama told congressional leaders on Tuesday that he planned not to largely reduce American forces in Afghanistan (as previously reported) or shift the mission to simply targeting terrorists. Obama also informed leaders that he remained undecided about the major troop buildup proposed on Oct. 1 by commanding general Stanley McChrystal, requesting as many as 40,000 more troops.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Regents support shared governance
[10/9/2009]
Baylor University's regents support the idea of shared governance of the university. We desire to hear from all members of the Baylor family as we plan for the future of our great institution. However, we must exercise shared governance within the bounds of the federal and state laws under which we are chartered, within the standards for best practices for nonprofit institutions and within the expectations of the academic community.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: BAA VP debates cost of being unique
[10/9/2009]
In an ongoing media blitz, Baylor's interim administration and Board of Regents have continued to champion and promote their proposal for the Baylor Alumni Association (BAA) to terminate its charter as a self-governing organization and become part of the Baylor administration.
(FULL STORY)

Obama loan relief plan hits goal early
[10/8/2009]
The Obama administration said Thursday that its mortgage relief effort has helped 500,000 homeowners, and officials maintain the program is on track despite its disappointing launch.
(FULL STORY)

Better Syria-Saudi ties could ease Mideast tension
[10/8/2009]
The Saudi king's first visit to Syria that ended Thursday marked a crucial turning point in relations as Damascus is emerging from years of isolation -- a process that could ease tensions between the pro- and anti-American camps in the Middle East.
(FULL STORY)

UK postal workers vote for national strike
[10/8/2009]
Workers for Britain's Royal Mail approved a nationwide strike Thursday after months of rolling regional strikes over pay and job security that have caused a massive backlog of undelivered letters and packages.
(FULL STORY)

New technology helps translate pages to Braille
[10/8/2009]
The Riley Digitization Center, located on the garden level of Moody Memorial Library, has paired with the Office of Access and Learning Accommodation this semester to aid with the translation of books to Braille as well as electronic formats. The center also worked this semester to open its doors to visually impaired students who require Braille and physically impaired students who cannot turn the pages of their books.
(FULL STORY)

Accident at local school kills one
[10/8/2009]
A 5-year-old girl died Wednesday in an accident at G.L. Wiley Middle School.
(FULL STORY)

Sharp debate at high court
[10/8/2009]
As the Supreme Court weighed a dispute over a religious symbol on public land Wednesday, Justice Antonin Scalia was having difficulty understanding how some people might feel excluded by a cross that was put up as a memorial to soldiers killed in World War I.
(FULL STORY)

BU sustainability grade improves to C
[10/8/2009]
Baylor earned a grade of C from the College Sustainability Report Card, which is an increase from a C- the past two years. The university received a D+ three years ago.
(FULL STORY)

Proposed health bill would cost $829 billion
[10/8/2009]
Health care legislation drafted by a key Senate committee would expand coverage to 94 percent of all eligible Americans at a 10-year cost of $829 billion, congressional budget experts said Wednesday, a preliminary estimate trumpeted by the White House and likely to power the measure past a major hurdle within days.
(FULL STORY)

Bears wreck Tech in three sets
[10/8/2009]
The Bears moved their record to 17-1 after sweeping over the Texas Tech Raiders in three sets (25-19, 25-23, 25-20) Wednesday night in Lubbock.
(FULL STORY)

Crabtree signs with 49ers
[10/8/2009]
The San Francisco 49ers and wide receiver Michael Crabtree agreed to a six-year contract early Wednesday after several months of difficult negotiations.
(FULL STORY)

Poage committee chairman shares life as politician
[10/8/2009]
Fowler C. West, chairman of the Poage Legislative Library standing committee, returned to Baylor from Washington, D.C., where he serves as a political professional, Friday and Saturday for the 30th anniversary celebration of the library.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor distributes vaccine
[10/8/2009]
The seasonal flu vaccine is now available on campus, but the H1N1 vaccine is not available at Baylor. Two campus flu clinics held this week had strong student turnout.
(FULL STORY)

Orchestra combines majors, campus talent
[10/8/2009]
Four or five times a year, students from all spectrums of academia gather together to play music as a part of the Baylor Campus Orchestra. Tonight is one of those times.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Broadening Medal of Honor criteria will discount award's significance
[10/8/2009]
In an Oct. 1 article in the Washingon Post, a combined protest of politicians and civilians was brought to the public's attention. The subject was that of the Congressional Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military award given to those that have gone above and beyond the call of duty.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Lesson learned: No more clothes worth falling for
[10/8/2009]
I remember it like it was yesterday. It was the one day I tried to look cute for class. That was my first mistake.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Alumna speaks out against regents' proposal
[10/8/2009]
When the Baylor Board of Regents demanded that the BAA terminated its independent, self-governing legal status to substitute an alumni organization designed and controlled by the regents, they crossed the line into professional incompetence.
(FULL STORY)

Egypt severs ties with Louvre over artifacts
[10/7/2009]
Egypt's antiquities czar took his campaign to recover the nation's lost treasures to a new level on Wednesday by cutting ties with one of the world's premier museums, the Louvre, over disputed artifacts.
(FULL STORY)

President gets commander's Afghan troop request
[10/7/2009]
President Barack Obama is gathering his national security team for another strategy session on Afghanistan after signaling that a troop withdrawal is not under consideration.
(FULL STORY)

Aid reaches villagers deep in Indonesia quake zone
[10/7/2009]
Children swarmed into the streets clutching begging boxes and yelling "please help me" Wednesday as an aid convoy reached villages deep in Indonesia's quake zone.
(FULL STORY)

Flight school aids future fliers
[10/7/2009]
The sky is the limit -- usually. But for Dallas senior Parker Woodruff and alumnus Aaron Dabney, the sky is where everything begins.
(FULL STORY)

Student senate seeks on-campus concerns
[10/7/2009]
Baylor Board of Regents and student government are joining forces to ensure that students' main concerns are heard and addressed.
(FULL STORY)

Obama takes Afghan review deliberately
[10/7/2009]
President Barack Obama told lawmakers from both parties Tuesday that he will be rigorous and deliberate in his review of his Afghanistan strategy but understands the urgency of righting the flagging war.
(FULL STORY)

Less vaccine than expected comes to Texas
[10/7/2009]
Texas is getting about 40 percent less swine flu vaccine than expected in the first week's allotment from the federal government, the Texas Department of State Health Services said Tuesday.
(FULL STORY)

Perry makes stop at local hotspot
[10/7/2009]
Texas Gov. Rick Perry spoke Tuesday at George's Restaurant and Catering to an audience of more than 80, and behind the helm of Perry's local campaign were several Baylor students and alumni helping to coordinate the event.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: New Chapel options are great additions to on-campus worship
[10/7/2009]
Baylor has undergone immense changes in its 150-year history. In fact, alumni may have a hard time recognizing the campus or the modern Baylor culture. This is what makes everyone's Baylor experience unique.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Living alone: important for personal growth
[10/7/2009]
You're probably thinking about all of the reasons why living alone is bad. OK, maybe that's not true, but you are now.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Other countries deserve their time to shine
[10/7/2009]
Every four years, the world's attention is drawn to one thing. No, I'm not talking about the U.S. presidential elections - rather, the Summer Olympic Games.
(FULL STORY)

Alumnus helps soldier tell emotional story
[10/7/2009]
Shannon Meehan, with the help of Baylor alumnus Roger Thompson, chronicles his time spent serving in Iraq in the new book "Beyond Duty." The book details Meehan's time in the Iraq War, especially the emotional repercussions of having to make a decision to drop artillery on a booby-trapped house, killing an innocent family.
(FULL STORY)

Veteran Uproar artist continues to perfect sound
[10/7/2009]
Some people are born rock stars. Glen Rose junior and singer/songwriter David Dulcie may have been one even earlier.
(FULL STORY)

Inexperienced secondary ready to challenge Big 12
[10/7/2009]
The University of Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops has yet to announce his starting quarterback for the Sooners on Saturday afternoon in the matchup against the Bears. Whether there is a Heisman winner or a redshirt freshman calling the signals, Baylor's defensive backs are preparing for their toughest challenge of the season.
(FULL STORY)

Freshman finds role with team
[10/7/2009]
If you watch Torri Campbell play volleyball, you would be surprised to find out she is only a freshman. The 6-foot-2-inch middle blocker from Amarillo has emerged as one of the most productive players for the Baylor volleyball team this season.
(FULL STORY)

Sports take: Aggie hockey fans can't equate with team's success
[10/7/2009]
Maroon bumper stickers. Crazed chanting. "Howdies" everywhere you turn. Tan uniforms and brown boots marching around. Freebirds (a rare oasis in a hostile land). And lots and lots of "Whoops." Yep -- must be Aggieland.
(FULL STORY)

Lawsuit looks to regulate carbon dioxide emissions
[10/7/2009]
Public Citizen, a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization, is suing the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to regulate and recognize global warming gasses as pollutants.
(FULL STORY)

Race to the Top criticized for reliance on standardized testing
[10/7/2009]
Since taking office, President Barack Obama's plans for education reform have been highly anticipated, and the administration's Race to the Top program has already created quite a buzz.
(FULL STORY)

Perry visits Waco, answers questions
[10/6/2009]
Texas Gov. Rick Perry spoke to an audience of almost 80 Tuesday at George's.
Perry explained how this visit was part of his new effort to reach voters at the grass-roots level. Gov. Perry took many questions from the audience, with topics of discussion including private property rights, health care, education and public information.
(FULL STORY)

Bill allowing same-sex marriage in DC introduced
[10/6/2009]
Same-sex couples would be allowed to marry in the nation's capital under a bill introduced Tuesday by a District of Columbia councilman.
(FULL STORY)

Dalai Lama receives rights award at Capitol
[10/6/2009]
Lawmakers honored the Dalai Lama with a human rights award Tuesday even as President Barack Obama faced harsh criticism for delaying a meeting with the exiled Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader.
(FULL STORY)

2016 Olympics a crowning glory for Brazil leader
[10/6/2009]
He is the Pele of politics, knighted the "most popular politician on Earth" by another contender for the title -- Barack Obama.
(FULL STORY)

Life on a mountain's ledge
[10/6/2009]
At first glance, Stuart Smith is an unimposing character. His calm and relaxed demeanor gives him the guise of being laid back; however, his personal drive is more aggressive than most people can imagine.
(FULL STORY)

Farm bureau endorses Hutchison
[10/6/2009]
Citing concerns about private property rights, the Texas Farm Bureau endorsed U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison for governor Monday, abandoning Gov. Rick Perry.
(FULL STORY)

Visiting professor: 'We are a narrative species'
[10/6/2009]
A girl who always looks angry, inexplicably covered with tattoos, smells a flower in Dr. Roger Rosenblatt's class. She once sold roses on the side of the highway. No one ever bought roses for her.
(FULL STORY)

Students meet across the globe, exchange stories
[10/6/2009]
An American student and two Japanese students sit together in a picture booth in Tokyo. Laughing, the young women take multiple pictures before they decorate their favorite snapshots with words, colors and clipart.
(FULL STORY)

ACL draws in 137 bands
[10/6/2009]
Once a year, more than 100 bands gather in Austin for a three-day festival known only as Austin City Limits. The eclectic mix of genres, artists and cultures act as an oasis for weary journeymen that have traveled from all over the country for this annual extravaganza.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Even without Griffin, Baylor football season has potential
[10/6/2009]
Stop. Before you cram your season tickets into the paper shredder or make weekend plans that conflict with the rest of Baylor's home games, take a second. Exhale.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Letters still relevant in technology age
[10/6/2009]
There are never enough hours in the day. In between classes, homework, a job, organizations and friends, who really has time to sit down and write a letter?
(FULL STORY)

Lariat Letters: BAA president speaks out about publication
[10/6/2009]
The 2009 president of the Baylor Alumni Association responds to a Sept. 29 Lariat Letter question regarding the merger proposal.
(FULL STORY)

BearAware Campaign promotes computer awareness
[10/6/2009]
The BearAware Campaign will kick off National Cyber Security Awareness Month today during Dr Pepper Hour in the Barfield Drawing Room of the Bill Daniel Student Center.
(FULL STORY)

Florence flourishes in start
[10/6/2009]
He hasn't been labeled by ESPN.com as the "fastest man to ever play quarterback." He hasn't won a Big 12 title in the 400-meter hurdles. He wasn't even projected to be the starter for Saturday's contest. But Nick Florence proved to head coach Art Briles that Robert Griffin isn't the only quarterback on the Bears' roster that is elusive.
(FULL STORY)

Soccer notches first goal of conference season in win against Colorado
[10/6/2009]
Baylor snapped its 359-minute scoreless streak and Colorado's four-game conference winning streak in a 2-1 victory Sunday at Betty Lou Mays Soccer Field.
(FULL STORY)

Samoans flock to churches to mourn tsunami victims
[10/5/2009]
Hundreds of survivors of the Samoas tsunami gathered at a church on high ground to mourn lost relatives, while pledging to rebuild their obliterated communities after a disaster that killed 177 people.
(FULL STORY)

More GOP lawmakers meet with Micheletti
[10/5/2009]
Three South Florida U.S. Representatives who supported the ouster of Honduran President Manuel Zelaya traveled there Monday to meet with the interim government and to pressure the Obama administration to support the Central American country's upcoming elections.
(FULL STORY)

Court won't block release of sex abuse papers
[10/5/2009]
The Supreme Court refused on Monday to block the release of documents generated by lawsuits against priests in Connecticut for alleged sexual abuse.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor defeats Kent State, 31-15
[10/4/2009]
With Blake Szymanski's injury status uncertain, Nick Florence practiced every day last week as if he were going to start against Kent State on Saturday night. It paid off for the greyshirt freshman, as he completed 20 of 27 passes for 216 yards in the Bears' 31-15 victory.
(FULL STORY)

Ware still seeking first sack for Cowboys
[10/2/2009]
The Dallas Cowboys defense broke through with its first sacks of the season Monday night against Carolina.
(FULL STORY)

Nigeria turns 49; students celebrate on campus
[10/2/2009]
Thursday marked the 49th anniversary that Nigeria, a country in west Africa, gained its independence from Great Britain, and to celebrate, the African Students Association gathered in the Bill Daniel Student Center for cake and celebration.
(FULL STORY)

Capturing history's voice: Institute compiles veterans' stories from World War II
[10/2/2009]
As the director of the Baylor Institute for Oral History, it's no surprise that Dr. Stephen Sloan loves a good story. The institute, in conjunction with the Texas Historical Commission and the McLennan County Historical Commission, will hold free oral history training from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in 139 Draper Academic Building.
(FULL STORY)

The Baer Necessities: This isn't your same Blake Szymanski
[10/2/2009]
Some things I write knowing the repercussions will be abrasive. Whether my intentions are planned that way, I occasionally have a contradictory view.
(FULL STORY)

Library Living: Baylor alumnus ran low on cash, used study carrel for home
[10/2/2009]
Not many Baylor students can say that they have lived in the library for six months, spent a night in a Mexican jail or organized a campaign to bring Kinky Friedman onto the Baylor campus. Baylor alumnus Benny Barrett did all of it, and more, during his time at Baylor.
(FULL STORY)

Theater arts department puts on first performance
[10/2/2009]
The Baylor theater department is setting the stage this year with themes from the 1920s in the five-time Tony Award-winning musical, "The Drowsy Chaperone."
(FULL STORY)

Math professor gives formula for dessert
[10/2/2009]
Amy Goodman, professor in the mathematics department, enjoys making Apple Crackle for her friends and family. It such a delicious treat it is referred to as "apple crack" because it's so addictive.
(FULL STORY)

Sorority fundraiser urges bands to 'battle'
[10/2/2009]
Bands can be heard rocking out tonight for Kappa Delta's Battle of the Bands concert.
(FULL STORY)

Campaign breaks financial goal for fifth straight year
[10/2/2009]
Waco's Total Resource Campaign exceeded its fundraising goals for the fifth consecutive year through a purely volunteer-based campaign that helps fund all Waco Chamber of Commerce economic and community development projects.
(FULL STORY)

Gear Up Waco aims to reduce school dropouts
[10/2/2009]
The number of Waco's adults who have dropped out of high school may be high, but Baylor's Gear Up Waco program and its partner organizations are working toward drastically reducing the number of high school dropouts for this generation of students.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Community should work to raise Waco education rate
[10/2/2009]
According to the latest American Community Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 25 percent of adults in Waco did not graduate from high school.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: 'Communist' stereotypes perhaps not good idea
[10/2/2009]
Allow me to introduce myself. I am a communist. I was born in 1989, the year that Mikhail Gorbachev came into power and began reconstruction. I was 3 years old when the Soviet Union collapsed. But I am a communist. At least that is what I am told by multiple students each week.
(FULL STORY)

Lariat Letters: BIC positive addition to college experience
[10/2/2009]
BIC provides a world of experience: I am very pleased to read an article about the BIC in the Lariat.
(FULL STORY)

Bears play host to Kent State in final non-conference game
[10/2/2009]
In its last non-conference football game of the season, the Baylor football team will take on the Kent State University Golden Flashes at 6 p.m. Saturday at Floyd Casey Stadium.
(FULL STORY)

Szymanski ready to shoulder load of Griffin's injury
[10/2/2009]
Between learning of Robert Griffin's injury, battling his own injury and answering questions about the rest of Baylor's season, senior quarterback Blake Szymanski has experienced a full range of emotions this week.
(FULL STORY)

Students fill Laredo need
[10/2/2009]
Baylor Student Activities is sponsoring a trip to Laredo to build a house for Habitat for Humanity this fall break. The trip is open to all Baylor students.
"They're pretty excited about having us down there," said Jimmy Kohles, graduate apprentice in service programming.
(FULL STORY)

Cameron Park face-lift brings new features
[10/2/2009]
Waco residents and outdoor enthusiasts will soon reap the benefits of the various Cameron Park closures as park construction approaches its halfway point and begins its final six months of renovations before the Cameron Park centennial in May 2010.
(FULL STORY)

Palestinian women prisoners return to new worlds
[10/1/2009]
Women make up only a tiny minority of more than 7,000 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons, but they often pay a high personal price for what has largely been a supporting role in the Palestinian uprising.
(FULL STORY)

Gov't seeks ban on texting truckers, bus drivers
[10/1/2009]
The Obama administration said Thursday it will seek to ban text messaging by interstate bus drivers and truckers and push states to pass their own laws against driving cars while distracted.
(FULL STORY)

Death toll in Indonesia earthquake rises to 777
[10/1/2009]
Rescue workers pulled victims, some screaming in pain, from the heavy rubble of buildings felled by a powerful earthquake that killed at least 777 people. The death toll was still expected to rise.
(FULL STORY)

Tsunami death toll: 120
[10/1/2009]
Police in green reflective vests searched a ghastly landscape of mud-strewn streets, pulverized homes and bodies scattered in a swamp Wednesday as dazed survivors emerged from the muck and mire of an earthquake and tsunami that killed 120 in the South Pacific.
(FULL STORY)

Survey says clergy dismiss mental issues
[10/1/2009]
Almost a third of congregation members who approached their pastor for help in response to a diagnosed mental illness were told that they did not really have a disorder, according to a 2008 Baylor University study.
(FULL STORY)

Banned books revived for week of recognition
[10/1/2009]
To raise awareness the American Library Association is sponsoring its annual Banned Book Week, which will end Oct. 3.
(FULL STORY)

Study: Stressful traffic induces heart problems
[10/1/2009]
Sitting in traffic may not just be annoying or aggravating, but may actually cause long-term health problems. A recent study in Sweden showed that people who drive in traffic more often or live in close proximity to constant traffic noise are more likely to have health problems such as hypertension and high blood pressure.
(FULL STORY)

Rux claims titles at Baylor HEB Intercollegiate
[10/1/2009]
Taking on the No. 1-ranked player in the nation was just the semifinal obstacle Jordan Rux overcame on his way to winning the HEB Baylor Intercollegiate A draw singles title Sunday.
(FULL STORY)

Big 12 representative to compete in Yankee Stadium bowl game
[10/1/2009]
The teams are set, one from the Big East, one from the Big 12. The site: The new $1.5 billion Yankee Stadium.
(FULL STORY)

Bears of the Week
[10/1/2009]
Selected by sports editor Justin Baer
(FULL STORY)

Volleyball advances record start with win against Missouri
[10/1/2009]
Katie Sanders and Taylor Barnes recorded double-doubles as the No. 19 Baylor volleyball team swept the Missouri Tigers (25-13, 25-18, 25-23) on Wednesday night at the Ferrell Center.
(FULL STORY)

Florida taking cautious measures with Tebow
[10/1/2009]
Tim Tebow is tough, but the concussion he suffered last week in a 41-7 victory over Kentucky has the Florida Gators' Superman looking human. The timeline for Tebow's return to the football field has nothing to do with toughness and everything to do with the delicate nature of his brain.
(FULL STORY)

Gervais' 'Invention' creates witty dialogue
[10/1/2009]
Brit-comic Ricky Gervais stakes a serious claim to the title "the British Albert Brooks" with "The Invention of Lying," his droll, witty and thoughtful comedy about the thing that really makes the world go round.
(FULL STORY)

Reel World Sense: Polanski needs to be detained
[10/1/2009]
Taken into custody at Zurich airport while trying to enter Switzerland, officials cited a 31-year-old warrant that was issued after the Polish-French filmmaker pleaded guilty to unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor. Although his original charge was that of rape by use of drugs, his plea bargain allowed him to be charged with the lesser offense.
(FULL STORY)

Missions Week presents students with life questions
[10/1/2009]
"Where are you willing to go? What are you willing to give?" read fliers for Missions Week scattered around Baylor campus.
(FULL STORY)

BIC professors promote multicultural exposure
[10/1/2009]
Tatum, senior lecturer in the Baylor Interdisciplinary Core and associate director of Middle Eastern studies, believes a unique ability to engage students is what makes international experience so vital to teaching.
(FULL STORY)

Debate team resumes success, prepares for next tournament
[10/1/2009]
Baylor's debate team is currently ranked fifth in the nation and is excited for a successful season and hopeful for a national championship.
(FULL STORY)

Inmate freed by DNA testing
[10/1/2009]
A Texas man who spent more time in prison than any other inmate before being exonerated by DNA evidence was pardoned by Texas Gov. Rick Perry on Wednesday, clearing the way for him to collect millions of dollars from the state.
(FULL STORY)

Local park revamps brings new features
[10/1/2009]
Waco residents and outdoor enthusiasts will soon reap the benefits of the various Cameron Park closures as park construction approaches its halfway point, and begins its final six months of renovations before the Cameron Park centennial in May 2010.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: FDA cigarette ban valiant effort, but not enough to achieve goals
[10/1/2009]
Federal health officials banned the sale of flavored cigarettes last week in a commendable effort to curb the increasing number of teenagers and children targeted by tobacco products.
(FULL STORY)

Lariat Letters: Lariat miscommunication concerning Student Government
[10/1/2009]
There seems to be a startling miscommunication between the Lariat and student government.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Health care debate lacks tolerance
[10/1/2009]
The health care debate is beginning to look like an issue that may never get solved. Proponents of public and private health care think they are in the right and that their plan is the optimal choice for Americans.
(FULL STORY)

EU report: Georgian attack started war with Russia
[9/30/2009]
Georgia and Russia both claimed to find vindication in Wednesday's independent report on the causes of their 2008 war, but neither seemed likely to be able to take the moral high ground because of its blunt judgments.
(FULL STORY)

Prison sought for 26 Americans in CIA case
[9/30/2009]
An Italian prosecutor in the first trial anywhere scrutinizing the CIA's extraordinary renditions asked a Milan court on Wednesday to sentence 26 Americans to jail terms ranging from 10 to 13 years for the abduction of an Egyptian terror suspect.
(FULL STORY)

'Baghdad ER' turns off the lights
[9/30/2009]
Army Capt. Amy Prichard took one last look around the room where thousands of war-ravaged soldiers and civilians were treated by U.S. medics in Baghdad's protected Green Zone. Before turning off the lights, she began to cry.
(FULL STORY)

Chapel set to offer alternatives in 2010
[9/30/2009]
The days of secretly texting or strategically sleeping in Chapel may be coming to an end for students who choose one of the new chapel alternatives being offered by Spiritual Life next spring.
(FULL STORY)

Senate panel rejects insurance option
[9/30/2009]
In a long-anticipated showdown, liberal Democrats twice failed on Tuesday to inject a government-run insurance option into sweeping health care legislation taking shape in the Senate, despite bipartisan agreement that private insurers must change their ways.
(FULL STORY)

Befriending society's fringe
[9/30/2009]
The Baptist General Convention of Texas and Mission Waco joined forces Thursday through Sunday to motivate local ministries and practitioners to engage in holistic, empowering programs for the poor and marginalized.
(FULL STORY)

New iTunes site features free audio, video files
[9/30/2009]
Baylor recently launched an iTunes U site, offering free downloads of 300 audio and video files.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Student leaders must openly communicate with students
[9/30/2009]
Somehow, much of the student body believes that student government is ineffective. However, the organization's influence was no more apparent than last year when student government officers pushed for student involvement in the presidential search, and achieved it.
(FULL STORY)

Lariat Letters: lab tech defends Fine Arts basics, grad student mourns for RG3
[9/30/2009]
One graduate student laments the injury of Baylor's "second son of God," while a laboratory technician shows that Fine Arts do, in fact, require foundations.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: EVP encourages community involvement
[9/30/2009]
As we approach the end of the month, it is important to reach outside our normal routines and consider making changes this school year. For some this means redoubling your efforts in classes, while for others, it may mean joining a new organization. These are both great changes to make.
(FULL STORY)

Boutique expands Waco's shopping selections
[9/30/2009]
Shopping in Waco is growing this week with the grand opening of Roots Boutique, a new outlet for clothing, shoes and accessories for women and men.
(FULL STORY)

BU defense further depleted with Baker's injury
[9/30/2009]
Baylor's goal of improving its pass defense from last year became even more difficult with a season-ending injury to defensive back Mikail Baker in Saturday's 68-13 win over Northwestern State University. The defensive back core was already stretched thin following cornerback Antareis Bryan's broken foot suffered against the University of Connecticut.
(FULL STORY)

34 dead as tsunami hits Samoas
[9/30/2009]
Towering tsunami waves spawned by a powerful earthquake swept ashore on Samoa and American Samoa early Tuesday, flattening villages, killing at least 34 people and leaving dozens of workers missing at devastated National Park Service facilities.
(FULL STORY)

Local Dairy Queen robbed
[9/30/2009]
Three men in black ski masks robbed the Dairy Queen located on New Road at gunpoint at 11:42 p.m. Monday, Waco Police reported.
(FULL STORY)

NATO leader agrees war strategy should be reviewed
[9/29/2009]
As the White House began Tuesday to debate in earnest the increasingly unpopular Afghanistan war, NATO's secretary-general said President Barack Obama is right to delay troop decisions until a possibly revamped approach is devised.
(FULL STORY)

NYC terror suspect pleads not guilty, kept in jail
[9/29/2009]
An Afghan immigrant pleaded not guilty Tuesday to planning a New York City terrorist attack with bombs made from beauty-supply chemicals -- an alleged plot authorities say was helped by at least three accomplices whose whereabouts and level of involvement haven't been revealed.
(FULL STORY)

Campaign targets military teens' alcohol, drug use
[9/29/2009]
Concerned about drug and alcohol use among teens in military families, three organizations are undertaking an online educational campaign on Wednesday to encourage parents and children to talk about substance abuse.
(FULL STORY)

'Surrogates' fails to substitute good sci-fi
[9/29/2009]
The sci-fi genre has always been plagued with a built-in hit-or-miss quality.
(FULL STORY)

Barrymore and Page team up in 'Whip It'
[9/29/2009]
A bouncy, female-centric portrait of a misfit teenager finding her place in the world, "Whip It" isn't the most original movie you'll see this year. But first-time director Drew Barrymore illustrates an edict which vastly more experienced filmmakers would be wise to follow: If you surround yourself with a stellar cast and invest the proceedings with heart and energy, you'll earn the audience's attention.
(FULL STORY)

Students, Garland discuss alumni proposal
[9/29/2009]
Interim President Dr. David Garland met privately with student leaders Friday afternoon in a question-and-answer session to clarify any questions concerning the proposal for the Baylor Alumni Association to dissolve its charter and become a part of the university.
(FULL STORY)

Season ends for Griffin, Baker
[9/29/2009]
Both Robert Griffin III and senior Mikail Baker will miss the remainder of the season with ACL tears suffered in Saturday's 68-13 win against Northwestern State.
(FULL STORY)

French minister defends filmmaker
[9/29/2009]
The French government has rushed to one filmmaker's defense after he was arrested this weekend in Switzerland on a U.S. warrant in connection with his guilty plea to having having sex with a 13-year-old girl in 1977.
(FULL STORY)

Service group searching for future student leaders
[9/29/2009]
Baylor's chapter of the Manna Project will close out its current course of work in May, after serving in Ecuador and raising funds for the past two years, unless students pick up where they left off.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Fist bump less of an issue than reported by other media outlets
[9/29/2009]
Memphis Mayor Pro Tem Myron Lowery welcomed the Dalai Lama to his city using his local and customary form of greeting - the fist bump.
(FULL STORY)

Lariat Letters: Two alumni share questions, comments on BAA merger proposal
[9/29/2009]
Two Baylor alumni share their questions and comments about the university's proposed Baylor Alumni Association merger.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Music alleviates strained moods
[9/29/2009]
Music is my therapy. No question about it. Whenever I'm having a bad day, I'll grab my iPod and scroll straight towards Simon and Garfunkel or Elliott Smith.
(FULL STORY)

The new All-American sport: recycling
[9/29/2009]
The Baylor sustainability committee continues to extend its efforts to encourage students to recycle through promotions at home football games.
(FULL STORY)

Recruiter brings experince of Peace Corps
[9/29/2009]
Recruiters from the Peace Corps were on campus Tuesday to speak with students about the possibilities offered in a life of service.
(FULL STORY)

Law students buy participation grade
[9/29/2009]
Thursday is Immunity Day at the Baylor Law School, which allows students to pay money to get out of speaking in class. It is put on by the Student Bar Association to raise money for the Waco community.
(FULL STORY)

Bears' lopsided win overshadowed by injuries
[9/29/2009]
Baylor's historic offensive production was negated by Baylor losing quarterback Robert Griffin and kick returner Mikail Baker to season-ending knee injuries.
(FULL STORY)

Tamer's Twelve
[9/29/2009]
Kevin Tamer rates the weekend's Big 12 performances.
(FULL STORY)

Olympics plea: Obama's risks, possible reward
[9/28/2009]
President Barack Obama's decision to fly to Denmark to support Chicago's Olympics bid elevates the Games to an issue of national importance -- and exposes him to political risks as well as rewards at a critical point in his presidency.
(FULL STORY)

Gas dips below $2.50 for first time in 2 months
[9/28/2009]
The average retail price for gasoline dipped below $2.50 a gallon for the first time in two months Monday as swelling oil supplies and slumping demand overshadowed even a fire at a major U.S. refinery.
(FULL STORY)

Iran tests most advanced missiles
[9/28/2009]
Iran tested its most advanced missiles Monday to cap two days of war games, raising more international concern and stronger pressure to quickly come clean on the newly revealed nuclear site Tehran was secretly constructing.
(FULL STORY)

Bears wins highest-scoring game in 67 years
[9/27/2009]
Robert Griffin tossed three touchdowns and passed for 226 yards before halftime where he then watched his team finish the job as Baylor beat Northwestern State 68-13 Saturday at Floyd Casey Stadium.
(FULL STORY)

U.S. jobless claims fall
[9/25/2009]
The Labor Department released a statement Thursday showing how national unemployment claims have fallen for the third straight week, even after Wall Street economists predicted a rise in claims.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor soccer loses 1-0 in conference opener
[9/25/2009]
Baylor soccer dropped its conference opener against 13th ranked Texas A&M in a 1-0 defensive struggle Friday night at Betty Lou Mays Field. Freshman forward Dana Larsen had Baylor's only two shots on goal, and junior forward Lotto Smith accounted the Bears' other two shots.
(FULL STORY)

Faith and the South
[9/25/2009]
The South, often referred to as "the Bible Belt," is considered one of the most religious parts of the United States. However, Dr. Wayne Flynt, professor emeritus and distinguished professor at Auburn University, argued in his lecture Thursday that those conclusions are flawed.
(FULL STORY)

Student senators question alumni proposal
[9/25/2009]
Interim president Dr. David Garland addressed Student Senate members' concerns regarding the Baylor Alumni Association, campus housing and parking at the Senate meeting Thursday night.
(FULL STORY)

Delays prevalent in soldiers' school funds
[9/25/2009]
Thousands of veterans say they are waiting weeks or months for education benefits under a newly fattened GI Bill, leaving many to scrape up money from family or take loans to cover college costs while the Department of Veterans Affairs pledges to speed up payments.
(FULL STORY)

Warnings of door-to-door scammers promote safety
[9/25/2009]
Florence Owen was certain she had a criminal in her home. A gentle knocking on the door of her Hewitt residence brought her and her daughter face to face with Forrest Flesch, a well-spoken young man claiming he could provide them a free home security system that very evening.
(FULL STORY)

Bears back to work
[9/25/2009]
Following a dismal loss last week against the University of Connecticut, Baylor's recuperating efforts begin when the Bears welcome Northwestern State University at 6 p.m. Saturday at Floyd Casey Stadium.
(FULL STORY)

Browned-butter pecan pie
[9/25/2009]
"I can make the best pecan pie you've ever eaten," boasts journalism lecturer Kevin Tankersley.
(FULL STORY)

Acoustic artists talk tunes
[9/25/2009]
The first Acoustic Cafe of the semester on Thursday night showcased five Baylor musicians. The Lariat talked to each of them before the event about their unique sounds and why they started making music in the first place.
(FULL STORY)

The Art of recruiting
[9/25/2009]
Robert Griffin, Case Keenum and Kevin Kolb: three quarterbacks who combined for 24,561 total yards and 208 touchdowns in just seven college seasons. Most football coaches dream of recruiting and coaching one of these three record-breaking quarterbacks. Art Briles did so for all three.
(FULL STORY)

Griffin determined to revert to previous run success
[9/25/2009]
In Baylor's latest ticket advertisement, freshman Robert Griffin sidesteps a Northwestern State University defender and dashes down the field. After two games this season, fans have not seen the same rushing output from Griffin, but he still remains an integral part of the Bears' ground game.
(FULL STORY)

Sports Briefs
[9/25/2009]
Jerrells signs contract; Volleyball's home stand continues Saturday; Soccer welcomes rivals over the weekend; Men's golf travels north
(FULL STORY)

Weekly NCAA picks
[9/25/2009]
Sports editor Justin Baer and sports writers Chris Derrett and Kevin Tamer will predict outcomes of the weekend's games. Follow during the season as the three vie for bragging rights.
(FULL STORY)

Man behind the lens
[9/25/2009]
Curtis Callaway, a recent addition to the journalism department, is passing to students knowledge acquired from nearly 20 years of experience in almost every imaginable facet of visual journalism.
(FULL STORY)

Consul General warns about global effect of man
[9/25/2009]
Paul Lynch, the British Consul General for Houston, presented his lecture, "Do We Really Need Diplomats? A Case Study in Climate Change" Wednesday addressing growing global concerns of man's harmful effect on the environment.
(FULL STORY)

Blink-182 reunites, goes on tour after 6-year breakup
[9/25/2009]
The crowd's response was magical. Applause, whistles and screams ignited the venue. People were just happy to see their favorite band back together.
(FULL STORY)

Wild West Bike Tour celebrates 25 years of fundraising
[9/25/2009]
The Waco Wild West Bike Tour marks its 25-year anniversary Saturday morning with five courses, ranging from 10 to 100 miles, for riders of all fitness levels.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Environmental health major great addition to curriculum
[9/25/2009]
Next semester Baylor will open up enrollment for its new Environmental Health Science Studies degree. This latest addition to the science department focuses on the effects of the natural and man-made environment on public health.
(FULL STORY)

Lariat Letters: Student questions role of mortality rates, pre-natal care in health care reports
[9/25/2009]
I must respectfully disagree with a few of the statements made in Friday's article "Health care bill to impact young graduates."
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Lariat has many uses- umbrella, anyone?
[9/25/2009]
"Nobody reads the Lariat," I heard somebody say the other day. Ever since that comment I've questioned the validity and accuracy of that news.
(FULL STORY)

Huge California wildfire on verge of containment
[9/24/2009]
Vast areas have been left utterly barren or transformed into stick-figure worlds in which remnants of shrubs look like charcoal drawings and once-vibrant green pines have been baked into shades of khaki and dun.
(FULL STORY)

China: Sanctions not the way push Iran on nukes
[9/24/2009]
China rejected the idea Thursday that more sanctions would pressure Iran to give up its nuclear program. Instead, greater diplomatic efforts are called for, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu told reporters at a regularly scheduled news conference, reiterating a long-held stance.
(FULL STORY)

House passes bill stopping Medicare premium hikes
[9/24/2009]
Millions of Medicare patients would be spared monthly premium increases next year under a bill passed by the House Thursday.
(FULL STORY)

Potato farmer's holy grail: McDonald's french fries
[9/24/2009]
From the fields of Idaho to tasting rooms in suburban Chicago, potato farmers, researchers and industry representatives are in the midst of an elusive hunt: finding a new spud for McDonald's french fries.
(FULL STORY)

Yearlong interim approved as director of Armstrong Browning
[9/24/2009]
Rita Patteson has been named director of Armstrong Browning Library after spending little over a year as interim director.
(FULL STORY)

U.N. chief demands greater efforts for global peace
[9/24/2009]
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon challenged world leaders on Wednesday to cleanse the globe of nuclear weapons, tackle the threat of catastrophic climate change and combat growing poverty from the global financial crisis.
(FULL STORY)

Residents complain about CL residency requirements
[9/24/2009]
Four years ago, CLs were first required to live with a resident, but not until the 2008 - 2009 school year was this requirement made without foreseeing an end to the requirement.
(FULL STORY)

Teacher killed at Texas high school; teen held
[9/24/2009]
A special-education teacher who had a passion for music was fatally stabbed Wednesday morning in a Texas high school classroom, and police took a 16-year-old student into custody. Todd R. Henry, 50, worked with students at John Tyler High School who were either emotionally or behaviorally challenged, according to his older brother, Jody Henry.
(FULL STORY)

Photo: I am woman, watch me pledge
[9/24/2009]
Pledge trainers Elizabeth Seto, a Katy sophomore and Christina Robles, a Rio Grande Valley junior, speak about the training all new pldges must complete for the Baylor Women's League at the Bill Daniel Student Center yesterday.
(FULL STORY)

Bears of the Week
[9/24/2009]
Bears of the Week: Joe Pawelek and Ashlie Christenson
(FULL STORY)

Bears upset Cyclones in historic match
[9/24/2009]
The No. 24-ranked Baylor volleyball team made school history as it upset No. 11-ranked Iowa State University in three sets (25-23, 25-19, 33-31) on Wednesday night inside the Ferrell Center.
(FULL STORY)

Women's golf captures third place finish
[9/24/2009]
Battling cold, wind, rain, bunkers and even a little snow, the Baylor women's golf team finished third Wednesday behind host University of Denver and the University of California Davis respectively, in the Ron Moore Women's Intercollegiate in Highlands Ranch, Colo.
(FULL STORY)

Kill it like Christenson
[9/24/2009]
For Ashlie Christenson, soccer was an integral part of her life. When she was a kid, she proudly stated that she wanted to play professional soccer when she grew up. It was soccer, and soccer all the way. Now a junior at Baylor, Christenson has taken a leadership position on the volleyball court.
(FULL STORY)

Soccer team's offensive improvement readies it for Big 12, coach says
[9/24/2009]
Last Sunday afternoon, Austin junior forward Lotto Smith buried Baylor's 136th shot of the season for the team's 13th goal. While the goal won the game for the Bears, the importance of offensive production is stressed as the team enters conference play this weekend.
(FULL STORY)

Photo: Lounging Back in Time
[9/23/2009]
Advanced Directing students rehearse "The Winter's Tale," a Shakespearean play that will be performed this weekend. The rehearsal took place Wednesday in the Armstrong Browning Library and the play will show at 4 p.m. Friday in Armstrong-Browning Library.
(FULL STORY)

Flavored cigarettes go up in smoke
[9/24/2009]
The Food and Drug Administration banned the sale of flavored cigarettes Tuesday in an effort authorized by the new Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act to reduce the number of teen and young adult smokers.
(FULL STORY)

International students seek welcome, connect with peers
[9/24/2009]
Some faculty and staff are concerned the "Baylor Bubble" does not make this hard transition for international students any easier.
(FULL STORY)

Dropping soles to kindred souls
[9/24/2009]
TOMS, despite an obscure beginning, has captured the attention of many customers through its policy of charitable donations.
(FULL STORY)

Film presentation to spark health care discussion
[9/24/2009]
With Congress in a heated battle about health care reform, Baylor Democrats are doing their part to inform students and Waco citizens on this issue.
(FULL STORY)

Latest 'Halo' game receives high marks
[9/24/2009]
Lest there be any lingering confusion about what, exactly, "Halo 3: ODST" is, here's the rundown.
(FULL STORY)

New book delves into president's relationship
[9/24/2009]
After a microscopic look at several famous marriages, author Christopher Andersen takes his pen -- or, some argue, a hatchet -- to the Obamas in his latest book, "Barack and Michelle: Portrait of an American Marriage."
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Student Aid Act crucial for students, nation's economy
[9/24/2009]
Last Thursday the House of Representatives passed a historic set of reforms that will substantially change the face of federal student financial aid programs.
(FULL STORY)

Lariat Letters: Associate professor of philosophy agrees CLs need single room, encourages Baylor 2012
[9/24/2009]
Since I began partnering in an intentional, significant way with my student life colleagues a few years ago, I have learned a great deal that most faculty members simply don't know about students' out-of-class experiences.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Baylor's lower-level art classes should allow self-expression
[9/24/2009]
As an artist, I have again and again experienced art departments that claim their purpose is to produce great artists, but in reality their actions serve more to squelch and extinguish individual expression, the very ingredient essential to the creative process.
(FULL STORY)

Senate Democrats propose surveillance law changes
[9/23/2009]
The Obama administration, for a second straight day, frustrated Democratic lawmakers Wednesday by declining to say whether it backs their demands for more civil liberties safeguards in anti-terrorism surveillance and property seizures.
(FULL STORY)

Confidant: Kennedys want ex-DNC chairman in Senate
[9/23/2009]
The sons of the late Edward M. Kennedy have urged the governor to pick Paul G. Kirk Jr., the former chairman of the Democratic National Committee, to temporarily replace their father in the U.S. Senate.
(FULL STORY)

Families hope to speak to US hikers held in Iran
[9/23/2009]
The families of three American hikers detained in Iran said Wednesday they were hopeful the three would be released and return home soon after Iran' president said he would ask the country's judiciary to be lenient in their case.
(FULL STORY)

25 percent Waco adults uneducated
[9/23/2009]
U.S. Census Bureau survey finds Central Texas education levels subpar
(FULL STORY)

Plans for Brazos cleanup in the bag
[9/23/2009]
Waco Parks and Recreation has laid the foundation for a new Brazos River cleanup to be implemented by the beginning of next year. This new plan is a result of a continued problem with trash and debris along the Brazos.
(FULL STORY)

Facebook to end Beacon tracking in settlement
[9/23/2009]
Facebook is shutting down its much-maligned Beacon marketing program, launched nearly two years ago amid fanfare only to generate a storm of privacy complaints over the tracking of user activities at partner Web sites.
(FULL STORY)

Photo: Simply Stunning Symphonic Band
[9/23/2009]
The Baylor Symphonic Band presents its first concert of the fall semester, led by conductor Isaiah Odajima, Associate Director of Bands. The band played a wide variety of pieces, including some from Ticheli and Zdechlik.
(FULL STORY)

BAA considers proposal to join with university
[9/23/2009]
The Baylor Alumni Association said on Tuesday that it would strongly consider the merits of the Baylor Board of Regents' newest proposal to cease the association's independent status.
(FULL STORY)

Mission Waco volunteers walk to aid homeless
[9/23/2009]
More than 200 participants at Mission Waco spent Sunday morning walking a mile in the shoes of a homeless person in the annual Walk for the Homeless, wrapping up a campaign that purchased new tennis shoes for about 100 homeless people.
(FULL STORY)

Entrepreneurship program jumps in rankings
[9/23/2009]
Hankamer School of Business' entrepreneurship program was honored Tuesday with the No. 4 spot in an Entrepreneur Magazine/Princeton Review ranking of the Top 25 Undergraduate Programs.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Give thanks for economy's upturn
[9/23/2009]
The economy looks quite different than it did even just a year ago, when the U.S. was hit by the second greatest economic calamity of all time. Now, many experts believe we are beginning to see some hope emerge from the turmoil Americans have seen this last year.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Prank brings remembrance of safety tips
[9/23/2009]
How often do you answer your front door without checking who might be on the other side? Last week, my neighbors were sitting at home when they heard a knock on the door.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Most modern music has lost meaning
[9/23/2009]
That big bang still echoes; nearly 60 years later, we are still wed to the idea that the music that has "meaning" is the music that causes unease. But it takes more to do that now than it did in Elvis' day.
(FULL STORY)

One Book, One Waco editor visits campus
[9/23/2009]
Jorge F. Hernandez, Mexican novelist, short story writer and editor of this year's One Book, One Waco selection, spent Tuesday visiting with the Waco community, signing books at the campus bookstore and speaking to a group of students.
(FULL STORY)

Reel World Sense: Television writers should emotionally invest
[9/23/2009]
After the Emmy Awards on Sunday night, I was, to say the least, discouraged. "Mad Men" wins again? Surprise, surprise.
(FULL STORY)

Taking center stage: Senior offensive lineman inherits leadership role
[9/23/2009]
With the departure of Jason Smith to the Rams and Dan Gay IV to the Chargers, Walton takes his turn as the leader up front.
(FULL STORY)

Sports Take: Cowboys stadium brings special ambiance
[9/23/2009]
Nothing comes close to my experience Sunday night, as I was in attendance for the inaugural regular season game at the new Cowboys Stadium.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor Alumni Association questions university's merger proposal
[9/22/2009]
The Baylor Alumni Association released a statement concerning the relationship between Baylor University and the Baylor
Alumni Association and responded to the request.
(FULL STORY)

Saudi to launch elite science, tech university
[9/22/2009]
Saudi Arabia has dug into its oil-fueled coffers to set up a new research university, a multibillion dollar coed venture built on the promise of scientific freedom in a region where a conservative interpretation of Islam has often been blamed for stifling innovation.
(FULL STORY)

Mideast summit unlikely to relaunch peace talks
[9/22/2009]
The Israeli and Palestinian leaders shook hands at the start of their first face-to-face meeting Tuesday, hosted by President Barack Obama, but the small gesture was unlikely to translate into a quick resumption of peace talks.
(FULL STORY)

Deposed Honduran president holed up in embassy
[9/22/2009]
Deposed President Manuel Zelaya's surprise return to Honduras to reclaim his seat had him holed up in the Brazilian Embassy Tuesday, saying he feared for his life as heavily armed soldiers marched outside and helicopters buzzed overhead.
(FULL STORY)

Photo: CD release draws a 'Crowd'
[9/22/2009]
David Crowder sings to fans at The David Crowder Band's CD release party. The event was held to celebrate today's release of the band's newest CD, 'Church Music.'
(FULL STORY)

Bears learn from loss
[9/22/2009]
Baylor struggled to contain Andre Dixon and Jordan Todman as the Bears fell 30-22 to the Huskies on a night also marred by missed chances and a stagnant first half offense.
(FULL STORY)

Store robbed, man arrested
[9/22/2009]
A man was arrested Sunday night in association with a robbery at the Skinny's Convenience Store located at 1125 Speight Ave.
(FULL STORY)

More troops needed, general says
[9/22/2009]
Top U.S. commander fears 'under-resourcing' may worsen Afghanistan situation.
(FULL STORY)

BearBills brings new services
[9/22/2009]
The creators of BearBills are in the process of launching two new services, Bear Necessities and Simple Bills, in response to the success of BearBills in the Baylor community.
(FULL STORY)

Drug, alcohol violations on continuous decline since 2001
[9/22/2009]
Most university campuses are not immune to the seduction or the pressure of drugs and alcohol, but in the midst of the issue, Baylor has seen declining numbers in drug and alcohol violations since 2001.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Congress makes admirable advances to suspend ACORN money
[9/22/2009]
The House of Representatives and Senate should be commended for attempting to withold taxpayer funds from the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, or ACORN.
(FULL STORY)

Regents propose alumni merger
[9/22/2009]
Baylor's Board of Regents extended an invitation to Baylor Alumni Assocation to become an entity of the university.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Campus housing begins to feel like home, after relocating to off-campus housing
[9/22/2009]
When I came to Baylor my freshman year I was excited about everything, most notably about moving into a dorm that would foster the majority of my freshman circle of friends.
(FULL STORY)

Lariat Letter
[9/22/2009]
I'm pleased that the topic of languages appeared on the opinions page of the Lariat on September 9, 2009, and that the editorial there, "Foreign Language Requirements Abound with Inconsistencies," advocated the study of another language for all Baylor students.
(FULL STORY)

UConn offense slows Baylor drive
[9/22/2009]
In 2008, Baylor's inability to stop running back Donald Brown hindered the Bears from upsetting the University of Connecticut in Hartford, Conn.
(FULL STORY)

Tamer's Twelve
[9/22/2009]
Kevin Tamer reviews the weekend's Big 12 performances.
(FULL STORY)

Sports Briefs
[9/22/2009]
Baylor sports teams experience success.
(FULL STORY)

Photo: That Good Old Baylor Line
[9/22/2009]
The class of 2013 runs the Baylor Line for the first time before the home opener against the University of Connecticut Saturday at Floyd Casey Stadium. Baylor fell to UConn 30-22.
(FULL STORY)

Leading researchers join Baylor faculty
[9/22/2009]
During the past five years, the Institute for Studies of Religion at Baylor has been assembling researchers in the field religion.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor initiatives charity involvement with United Way
[9/22/2009]
Today's Dr Pepper Hour marks the first official campus kicks off Baylor's annual involvement with United Way.
(FULL STORY)

Students expand cross-culturally
[9/22/2009]
Medieval architecture, the Fife coast and an abundance of history could be in some students' backyard this spring.
(FULL STORY)

Freshman class elects officers
[9/22/2009]
Students gathered Monday night in front of the Judge Baylor statue, across from Waco hall, to hear the freshman class election announcements.
(FULL STORY)

Cody captures teenage angst in 'Jennifer's Body'
[9/22/2009]
Diablo Cody's latest trip through the mind of a teenage girl isn't anything what "Juno" was.
(FULL STORY)

'Cloudy' faithfully recreates children's book
[9/22/2009]
This weekend, fans of the 1978 book "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs" got to see the beloved book from their childhood make its grand debut on the big screen.
In 3-D, no less.
(FULL STORY)

UConn beats Bears, 30-22.
[9/19/2009]
Baylor struggled to contain Andre Dixon and Jordan Todman as the Bears fell 30-22 to the Huskies on a night also marred by missed chances and a stagnant first half offense.
(FULL STORY)

Veteran, rookie runners thrive off each other
[9/18/2009]
With Barnesville, Ohio, freshman Stephanie Morgan finishing just two seconds behind Spring senior Nichole Jones in the Bear Twilight, Baylor's first cross country meet of the year, many minds would think of the word "competition".
(FULL STORY)

Rangers' struggles dampen morale
[9/18/2009]
Normally a verbose and opinionated bunch, the Texas Rangers found themselves at a loss for words late Wednesday night.
(FULL STORY)

Former Briles' quarterback gets opportunity to start for Eagles
[9/18/2009]
While Saturday's home opener against the University of Connecticut consumes much of Baylor's head coach Art Briles' mind, he has a close enough relationship with one of his former quarterbacks to know that his former protégé is preparing for the biggest game of his life.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor defense prepares for unfamiliar run game
[9/18/2009]
When Baylor took the field against the University of Connecticut last year, the Huskies had the leading rusher in the nation, Donald Brown.
(FULL STORY)

Cowboys' DeCamillis role model for team
[9/18/2009]
The season was all of 11 minutes old and new Cowboys special teams coach Joe DeCamillis already could've been lobbying Jerry Jones for a raise.
(FULL STORY)

Former fireman handles heat of battling defenses
[9/18/2009]
While Baylor students come from all over the world to pursue various studies, few students have come as far, both literally and figuratively, than Danny Watkins.
(FULL STORY)

Sports Take: Professional athletes' tempers out of control
[9/17/2009]
One of the most entertaining things about watching a game is witnessing the players' reactions after a play is finished or a call is made.
(FULL STORY)

After tough loss, volleyball rolls on
[9/18/2009]
For the first time this season, the Baylor volleyball team experienced the feeling of losing a game.
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Captain leads by example
[9/18/2009]
Senior midfielder Betsy Kyle has never led her Baylor soccer team in points or been a very vocal leader, but that has not stopped her from trying to make a prolific impact on the program's current and future state.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor alum enjoys success as ESPN host
[9/18/2009]
Trey Wingo is the host of NFL Live and NFL Primetime. He is a 1985 graduate of Baylor.
(FULL STORY)

Sierra Club to host Waco event supporting EPA
[9/18/2009]
The Sierra Club will kick off the Texas Statewide Roll Beyond Coal event Monday in Waco to encourage the Environmental Protection Agency to continue their review of current Texas air permit policy.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor's top tweets
[9/17/2009]
In a day and age where social media is the most popular media, it's important to note that Baylor's administrators are catching on.
Here's a list of Baylor 'tweet-ers' we think you should know about and follow.
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Autism center aims to provide resources, help
[9/18/2009]
Baylor's recently founded Autism Resource Center is working to provide innovative research and community resources for the growing number of individuals affected by the disorder.
(FULL STORY)

Professor researches in Turkey, values culture
[9/17/2009]
Dr. George Gawrych, associate professor of Middle East history, spent the 2008-2009 academic year in Turkey after receiving a prestigious Fulbright Senior Researcher Scholar grant.
(FULL STORY)

Historic broadcasting program goes off the air
[9/18/2009]
Today, "Guiding Light," the longest-running scripted program in broadcasting history, will go dark after 72 years when CBS pulls the plug on the daytime drama.
(FULL STORY)

Talent show gathers campus wide participants
[9/18/2009]
Ryan Brinson liked what he heard.
The Carrollton graduate student was listening to a song he had recorded with two of his friends in preparation for the After Dark auditions.
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After bye week, Bears poised for home opener
[9/18/2009]
The past two weekends have once again sparked a series of triumphs, defeats and necessary upsets that inevitably mark each season of college football.
(FULL STORY)

Business students give back
[9/18/2009]
Mark is a high school dropout from Texas -- just out of prison, he's trying to make a new life for himself.
(FULL STORY)

Student Senate
[9/18/2009]
Student Senate met for the 57th legislative session on Thursday, Sept. 17th, 2009.
(FULL STORY)

Obama junks Bush's European defense plan
[9/18/2009]
President Barack Obama abruptly canceled a long-planned missile shield for Eastern Europe on Thursday, replacing a Bush-era project that was bitterly opposed by Russia with a plan he contended would better defend against a growing threat of Iranian missiles.
(FULL STORY)

H1N1 claims 99 percent of Texas cases
[9/18/2009]
While reports of flu-like illnesses in McLennan County jumped more than 650 percent to 1,494 cases last week, Baylor Health Services reported on Thursday that only 25 students have been treated for the illness since school began.
(FULL STORY)

Tailgate recipes help on game day
[9/18/2009]
After being away from friends, peers, and classmates for three months, students come back to Baylor with an immense amount of excitement.
(FULL STORY)

Waco festival attracts artists
[9/18/2009]
Artists working in ceramics, jewelry, photography, calligraphy, acrylics and oils, mixed media, and even wood gourd art will be appearing this weekend at The Waco Cultural Arts Festival at Indian Spring Park, in downtown Waco.
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Baylor's student record label seeking talent
[9/18/2009]
It's time to join the uproar.
Musicians looking for a chance to be produced and marketed like the professionals will be able to try out Sept. 21 and 22 for a spot on Uproar Records.
(FULL STORY)

Fashion Week brings new trends to life
[9/18/2009]
For Spring 2010, fashion week was all about the parties. And the clothes. And, for those of us not in New York or with subscriptions to Women's Wear Daily, it was about Twitter.
(FULL STORY)

Former astronaut to talk of NASA experience
[9/18/2009]
Former astronaut Dr. Story Musgrave, the only astronaut to fly six space shuttle missions, will speak at 3 p.m. Fri. at B110 Baylor Sciences Building.
(FULL STORY)

Network connects alumni community worldwide
[9/18/2009]
Making sure green and gold get flung globally is the work of Baylor students and alumni. However, making sure all of these people stay connected is the job of the Baylor Global Network.
(FULL STORY)

House votes to deny all federal funds for ACORN
[9/18/2009]
The House voted Thursday to deny all federal funds for ACORN in a GOP-led strike against the scandal-tainted community organizing group that comes
(FULL STORY)

Instructor recognized for child obesity research
[9/18/2009]
Dr. Brennan Davis, a new addition to the Hankamer School of Business, was recently given an award by the Robert Wood Foundation for his research on child obesity.
(FULL STORY)

Librarian creates innovative additions for students
[9/18/2009]
Ellen Filgo, a self-proclaimed "Web-tech nerd" and E-Learning Librarian in the Reference and Instruction Department, is the leading force in making student's lives easier, at least academically.
(FULL STORY)

Hockey team starts seasons, hopes for recognition
[9/18/2009]
Fifteen healthy Baylor athletes met outside the Ferrell Center 6 p.m. Wednesday and car pooled 90 miles to Duncanville. Seven hours later, they returned to Waco with bruised thighs and broken sticks.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor's top tweets
[9/18/2009]
In a day and age where social media is the most popular media, it's important to note that Baylor's administrators are catching on.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Public figures must hold themselves to higher standards
[9/18/2009]

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Man charged for murder in Yale student case
[9/18/2009]
As police charged a Yale animal lab technician with murdering a graduate student who worked in his building, a portrait began to emerge Thursday of an unpleasant stickler for the rules who often clashed with researchers and considered the mice cages his personal fiefdom.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Working daily with the weight of words
[9/18/2009]

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Point of View: Garage elevators poorly represent Baylor facilities
[9/18/2009]

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Health care bill to impact young graduates
[9/18/2009]
The debate on health care has raged on and university students are finally figuring in.
(FULL STORY)

Professor researches in Turkey, values culture
[9/18/2009]
Dr. George Gawrych, associate professor of Middle East history, spent the 2008-2009 academic year in Turkey after receiving a prestigious Fulbright Senior Researcher Scholar grant.
(FULL STORY)

Tragedy sparks campus safety precautions
[9/17/2009]
A recent shooting at Clark Atlanta University in Georgia serves as a reminder of safety concerns for college students.
(FULL STORY)

Cheap eats under $10
[9/16/2009]
Despite TV ads promoting bargain menus, home cooking may still be cheaper, than eating out. Here are three meal ideas to make it just as tasty, too.
(FULL STORY)

Professor earns congressional recognition
[9/16/2009]
For the first time since the Bob Bullock Scholars Program was established in 2000, the Texas Legislature has passed a resolution recognizing Baylor's Bob Bullock Professorship of Public Policy and Administration program director Dr. James Curry for his work.
(FULL STORY)

Longhorns beat Lady Bears in opener, ruin winning streak
[9/16/2009]

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Marvel, DC games aim to recreate lives of classic superheroes
[9/16/2009]
If you haunted comic book stores 20 years ago, a basic publisher breakdown would have been common conversational currency. Marvel zombies gorged on mutant books and the superstar performance of Todd McFarlane's run on "Amazing Spider-Man."
(FULL STORY)

UConn battles injuries, illness before Baylor game
[9/16/2009]
When starting quarterback Zach Frazer went down with a leg injury in the third quarter Saturday, backup Cody Endres saw his first snaps since last November.
It showed.
(FULL STORY)

Campus sports continue success
[9/16/2009]
Intramurals are well underway this year.
Intramurals are a university legacy, said Senior Intramural coordinator Dominque Hill.
(FULL STORY)

Wild pitch decides Reds' 6-5 win over Astros
[9/17/2009]

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Baylor, Big 12 talk tech
[9/16/2009]
Chief information officers from seven of the universities in the Big 12 conference joined forces at Baylor for a collaborative meeting Monday and Tuesday, where data encryption for stolen laptops and the Bl
(FULL STORY)

Study: Sleep habits affect weight gain, study skills
[9/16/2009]
As Baylor embarks upon a new year, some recent studies on sleep and weight gain could help students balance their diet and lower their sleep debt.
(FULL STORY)

UC officials push for steep tuition increases
[9/16/2009]
University of California campus police on Wednesday handcuffed and removed about a dozen demonstrators who interrupted and refused to leave a UC Board of Regents meeting where officials pushed a plan for steep tuition increases.
(FULL STORY)

Foreign students in good PAWS
[9/16/2009]
When an international student steps onto Baylor campus for the first time, he or she typically does not know other students.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor police involved in late-night car chase
[9/16/2009]
Baylor University Police officers engaged in a car chase Tuesday night after a reported automobile break-in near 8th Street and Wood Avenue.
(FULL STORY)

Printmaking: An art
[9/16/2009]
A group of students, and faculty gathered at Martin Museum of Art Tuesday as the internationally acclaimed printmaker, Ruby Pozzatti described in detail how his life has been devoted to print making and teaching.
(FULL STORY)

Hybrid major offers high job potential
[9/16/2009]
Baylor has approved a new environmental health science studies degree, which will be open for student enrollment for the spring 2010 semester.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: More stringent nuclear policy warranted if Iran's lack of cooperation continues
[9/17/2009]
After nearly 30 years of silence, the White House agreed Friday to face-to-face talks with Iran.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: CL's job proves difficult with roommate
[9/17/2009]
It is the job of the CL to keep an eye on the physical, mental and emotional well-being of his residents.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Hurricane Ike's anniversary prompts remembrance
[9/17/2009]

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Pregnancy center brings Huckabee, raises awareness
[9/15/2009]
Care Net's 25th Anniversary Celebrate Life Banquet was a success in the minds of its coordinators and featured former Arkansas govenor and presidential candidate Mike Huckabee.
(FULL STORY)

Blockbuster contemplating 960 closures
[9/15/2009]
Blockbuster Inc. may close as many as 960 stores by the end of next year, shedding more dead weight as the struggling video rental chain tries to reverse its losses and fend off rapidly growing rivals Netflix Inc. and Redbox.
(FULL STORY)

Campus gets Crowd-ed
[9/15/2009]
While some may think Waco doesn't have much to offer, it does have David Crowder, guitarist and lead singer for the David Crowder Band.
(FULL STORY)

Carter: Wilson's public outburst 'based on racism'
[9/15/2009]
Former President Jimmy Carter said Tuesday that U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson's outburst to President Barack Obama during a speech to Congress last week was an act "based on racism" and rooted in fears of a black president.
(FULL STORY)

Recent graduates find relief in payment plans
[9/15/2009]
The federal government is providing ways to ease the burden of debt for recent graduates with loans to pay off.
The government has introduced two new plans for federal student loan repayment that will give recent graduates relief when repaying loans.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: President deserves citizens' respect
[9/15/2009]
Last week, President Barack Obama delivered a televised back-to-school speech from Wakefield High School in Arlington, Va., to America's school children on the importance of education and staying in school.
(FULL STORY)

School benefits from national 'box top' program
[9/15/2009]
During a daily routine of eating Cheerios, catching up on homework, getting dressed and leaving for class, students have the opportunity to help better a child's education.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Inspiration in former first lady
[9/15/2009]
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was and still is a great role model for women because of the courage she showed in the face of adversity.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Bad sportsmanship incited player's punch
[9/15/2009]
Like everyone else watching the replay from the Sept. 3 Oregon-Boise State game, I could not believe that Oregon's LeGarrette Blount actually threw a sucker punch at Boise State's Byron Hout, took on his own teammates who tried to constrain him, and nearly went into the stands to fight heckling fans.
(FULL STORY)

Bears begin Big 12 slate
[9/15/2009]
After starting the season in dominant fashion with an 11-game winning streak, the Baylor volleyball team enters a new realm of stiff competition as conference play starts.
(FULL STORY)

Sports take: Media's obsession with USC's Barkley overbearing
[9/15/2009]
In America, we love young phenoms. We've had a 2-year-old Tiger Woods on the Mike Douglas show and child prodigies on Oprah. ABC televises the Little League World Series each year. People pay Rivals.com to get every morsel of information they can on the nation's best high school athletes.
(FULL STORY)

Revenge not source of motivation for Longhorns
[9/15/2009]
While thousands stormed the field to celebrate, Colt McCoy stood on the sideline in stunned silence.
(FULL STORY)

Damon brings irreverent 'Informant' to life
[9/15/2009]
An oddball cross between "Catch Me If You Can" and "The Insider," Stephen Soderbergh's "The Informant!" suggests that the Oscar-winning filmmaker is so sick of the last two decades of corporate malfeasance that he can only express his outrage as sputtering comedy.
(FULL STORY)

Former models weigh in on CW's 'Beautiful Life'
[9/15/2009]
The new CW Network series "The Beautiful Life: TBL," which launches tonight, portrays the profession as a weight-losing, back-stabbing, ego-destroying, modesty-ignoring, party-going, addiction-driving world where the line between success and failure is as thin as a magazine cover or as small as a size zero dress.
(FULL STORY)

Mike Huckabee to visit Waco, speak on life
[9/14/2009]
Former Arkansas governor and 2008 presidential candidate Mike Huckabee will speak at the Ferrell Center at 6:30 p.m. tonight at Care Net Pregnancy Center's annual fund raising banquet, celebrating the center's 25th anniversary.
(FULL STORY)

Students offer language help
[9/14/2009]
Since its inception in 2003, Baylor's Learning English Among Friends program has been serving the Spanish-speaking community of Waco by building relationships through adult English learning classes.
(FULL STORY)

Health center overflowing with clients
[9/14/2009]
As the flu season hits campus, the Health Center may not be able to accommodate the increasing student health needs.
(FULL STORY)

African professor fills void
[9/14/2009]
A recent addition to the history department, Dr. Hakeem Tijani, is bringing a new element to Baylor academia.
(FULL STORY)

Campus Kitchen grows, provides nourishment
[9/14/2009]
Baylor's chapter of Campus Kitchen has increased food pick-ups from campus dining halls this fall and is now using the Mary Gibbs Jones Family & Consumer Sciences Building's kitchen to cook food for the local community.
(FULL STORY)

International Ministry team helps students transition
[9/14/2009]
The International Ministry Team at Baylor seeks to create and provide international students with a community that will aid in their transition and adjustment to life in America as well as life on campus and will show the love of Christ by serving those in need.
(FULL STORY)

Sustainability Committee helps students help environment
[9/14/2009]
"We want to know - what are you printing?" Or so an easel board in the Moody Memorial Library Garden Level computer lab reads.
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Volleyball wins tourney, earns national ranking
[9/14/2009]
Baylor volleyball traveled to Albuquerque, N.M., last weekend and left with a new trophy, a school record and national attention. The team now stands at 11-0, setting a record for most consecutive wins to start the season.
(FULL STORY)

Extra tailgating, parking for 2009
[9/14/2009]
With the football team gearing up for its home opener Saturday afternoon against the University of Connecticut, the Baylor Marketing staff has given the tailgating experience at Floyd Casey Stadium a facelift.
(FULL STORY)

Sports take: Tamer's Twelve
[9/14/2009]
Updates on The Big Twelve.
(FULL STORY)

'Whiteout' too bland to keep viewers' attention
[9/14/2009]
In another graphic novel adaptation, director Dominic Sena presents us with "Whiteout," an Antarctic thriller that follows a murder investigation in subzero temperatures. Snow, fierce winds, parkas, ice axes, one-dimensional characters and more snow are abundant in this excruciatingly lackluster film.
(FULL STORY)

'Sorority' girls can't make slasher film worthwhile
[9/14/2009]
Hollywood is absolutely obsessed with showing members of fraternities and sororities as lecherous college students.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Baylor seeks truth with sexual misconduct research
[9/14/2009]
As a Baptist institute of higher learning, Baylor has made its mark in the world of religion research. Last year's release of the Baylor study "What Americans Really Believe" made international headlines as the research found that only about 4 percent of Americans do not believe in God, and that religion overall is widespread among Americans.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Neon fashions prove faux pas
[9/14/2009]
Lois Lowry's Newbery Medal-winning novel, "The Giver," depicts the mundane life of a utopian society. Its citizens look the same, dress the same, and monotony becomes a wretched aspect of the black-and-white community.
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Point of View: Procrastination can build character, if you hold off long enough
[9/14/2009]
"Later," "tomorrow night," and "in a second" are phrases that sound all too familiar in the life of a notorious procrastinator. Yes, I will admit it. I procrastinate. Why?
(FULL STORY)

Swayze dies at 57
[9/14/2009]
Patrick Swayze, the "Dirty Dancing" actor whose unapologetic virility set him apart from other leading men of his era, died Monday after a nearly two-year struggle with pancreatic cancer. He was 57.
(FULL STORY)

Yale lab killing was not at random, police say
[9/14/2009]
The Yale graduate student presumed to have been killed in her lab building was probably not the victim of a random act, police said Monday.
(FULL STORY)

Rookie soccer player creating impact
[9/11/2009]
As a kindergartner, Hanna Gilmore's gymnastics and soccer tryouts were on the same day, forcing her to pursue one or the other. Now both the Spring freshman and her Baylor soccer teammates are reaping the benefits of all the work she has committed to the game she chose.
(FULL STORY)

Sports take: Baylor deserves men's soccer program
[9/11/2009]
The fans are antsy. The players are antsy. The coaches are antsy. But no, we're not talking about the upcoming football season, at least not in the pigskin sense of the word.
(FULL STORY)

Rugby looking to repeat history
[9/11/2009]
In 2001, the Baylor Rugby team won a national title. Since then, the championship team has been coming back to Baylor to play in the annual Alumni Game. In past years, the alumni have dominated the games.
This year was different.
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Rookie soccer player creating impact
[9/11/2009]
As a kindergartner, Hanna Gilmore's gymnastics and soccer tryouts were on the same day, forcing her to pursue one or the other. Now both the Spring freshman and her Baylor soccer teammates are reaping the benefits of all the work she has committed to the game she chose.
(FULL STORY)

Briles keeps team composed after poll recognition
[9/11/2009]
It was only a matter of time before the Baylor football team started receiving some national attention, but it came a little sooner than expected.
(FULL STORY)

Austin quartet brings ambience to music scene
[9/11/2009]
The Eastern Sea is an Austin quartet that brings to the Central Texas scene our very own version of Death Cab for Cutie and Iron and Wine. The band's latest recording is a self-titled EP. At their core, The Eastern Sea is heavily dominated by elements of folk and indie rock.
(FULL STORY)

Beatlemania returns 29 years after breakup
[9/11/2009]
Beatlemania is back with the rollout Wednesday of the Fab Four's remastered CDs and first-ever video game, reaching out to a whole new generation decades after their parents -- and even grandparents -- first succumbed.
(FULL STORY)

Students intern in New York
[9/11/2009]
Morning routine: Get ready, hop on the subway, ride across the Brooklyn Bridge, walk to a skyscraper, journey up a dozen floors, change into professional shoes and arrive at work. If you were to guess, this is not the morning of an average Baylor student, but for some it is.
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'Just Give Me Jesus' returns to campus, speaks of God
[9/11/2009]
Anne Graham Lotz has been serving God by spreading his word and reviving the hearts of his people for over 30 years. Anne is the daughter of Dr. Billy Graham and has written 10 books including her latest, "The Magnificent Obsession."
She began Just Give Me Jesus in 2000 and has touched the lives of people through passionate speaking in arenas, prisons, sanctuaries, seminars and Bible studies around the world.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Proposed Senate bill on texting beneficial to drivers
[9/11/2009]
A recent public service announcement, which first appeared on British television, brought graphic awareness to the issue of text messaging while driving.
(FULL STORY)

Letter: Hairstylst column proves buzz-worthy
[9/11/2009]
Well, leave it to a sports writer to seek out a $13 haircut.
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Point of View: Nostalgic outlook brings future to mind
[9/11/2009]
At 7 a.m., after my mom made a few attempts to wake me and then left to try and teach a captive audience of rabid middle schoolers, I got out of bed.
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Point of View: Surprising finds in Waco
[9/11/2009]
As I walk around campus this year, I notice a wide diversity of style and tastes in clothes, makeup and hair. When I came to Baylor my freshman year, I thought "Wow. It looks like I need to buy some v-necks, Nike shorts and Ralph Lauren."
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Law students venture south of border for experience
[9/11/2009]
Mexico may not have been at the top of many summer destination lists because of the recent drug wars, border kidnappings and a swine flu scare.
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Freshmen: larger class, lower scores
[9/11/2009]
The average SAT scores for the incoming freshman class dipped slightly, according to data from the Office of Institutional Research and Testing. The average score for the Baylor freshman is 1190, down from last year's average of 1210.
(FULL STORY)

40 percent jobless in journalism career field
[9/11/2009]
Nearly 40 percent of 2008 journalism students nationally were unable to secure full-time employment within eight months of graduation, according to an annual survey from the University of Georgia.
(FULL STORY)

Outburst surprises South Carolina voters
[9/11/2009]
Rep. Joe Wilson is known as a mild-mannered congressman fond of making short speeches. His shortest got the most attention. "You lie!"
(FULL STORY)

Museum on hunt for Sept. 11 videos
[9/11/2009]
A camera in Brooklyn points through a chain-link fence at black smoke pouring from one skyscraper, while a plane pierces another. Papers fly through the sky; some of them end up in the filmmakers' hands.
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Ex-Tech player holdout detrimental to team, image
[9/10/2009]
Zero games played, zero catches, zero yards, zero touchdowns. Those are the NFL statistics of Michael Crabtree, a player who keeps refusing an offer of $20 million to play professional football this season.
(FULL STORY)

Gettis expects strong senior year
[9/10/2009]
Entering 2009, questions arose around who the Bears could depend on to perform at the wideout position. Four minutes into the season opener at Wake Forest, David Gettis answered the team's call. Now Gettis is looking to finish his senior campaign as strong as he started.
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Men's golf benefits from Michigan State transfer
[9/10/2009]
Chipping out of Bermuda grass was far from the only thing on Payne Gniewek's mind as he rolled into Waco on Aug. 19.
The Baylor golfer transferred from Michigan State University before the semester started and he went to work as soon as he arrived.
(FULL STORY)

Graphics overshadow plot in '9'
[9/10/2009]
The trailers of "9" should be used in film classes as prime examples of how to mislead your audience.
(FULL STORY)

Jay-Z creates colossus with latest 'Blueprint'
[9/10/2009]
Sorry, young rappers, Jay-Z's whole "Blueprint" thing was a trick. These albums don't show a path to success. They show how Jay succeeds and why he cannot be duplicated. "The Blueprint 3" (Roc Nation) is the most untouchable of them all.
(FULL STORY)

Man hijacks Mexican plane after 'revelation'
[9/10/2009]
A Bolivian religious fanatic briefly hijacked a jetliner from the beach resort of Cancun as it landed in Mexico City on Wednesday, police said. All passengers and the crew were released unharmed.
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New survey notes ethnic races at BU
[9/10/2009]
Baylor will begin its ethnicity re-identification survey Monday.
(FULL STORY)

Study abroad fair offers cultural opportunities
[9/10/2009]
The Baylor study abroad fair will be held Tuesday during Dr Pepper Hour, providing students with a window to venture outside of the classrooms in Texas and immerse themselves into the cultures of other countries.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Outdated accommodations create classroom inequalities
[9/9/2009]
Few people would deny that the $103 million poured into the Baylor Sciences Building was a good use of money. The new building has given students and faculty an unmatched environment for learning, teaching and research.
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Point of View: European culture discovered, appreciated during time abroad
[9/9/2009]
I told myself at the beginning of this summer that I wouldn't leave Europe, and the Baylor in Maastricht program, the same way I came.
(FULL STORY)

New pre-health director keeps future in mind
[9/9/2009]
The pre-health department will see many changes in the coming semesters as new director Dr. Rich Sanker attempts to modify the pre-health tracks through service opportunities designed to better prepare students for their futures.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Sporting events enhance college experience
[9/9/2009]
After three years at Baylor University, I would like to thank my parents for allowing me to be a part of Baylor sports history.
(FULL STORY)

Hand scanners bring convenience to SLC
[9/9/2009]
In late August, Baylor installed biometric hand scanners in the Student Life Center in order to increase efficiency and security.
(FULL STORY)

Survey looks at abuse, clergy
[9/9/2009]
Baylor University's School of Social Work recently completed the largest national survey ever in order to to look into clergy sexual misconduct with adults.
(FULL STORY)

Obama addresses Senate, talks on stopping bickering
[9/9/2009]
Shaking off a summer of setbacks, President Barack Obama summoned Congress to enact sweeping health care legislation Wednesday night, declaring the "time for bickering is over" and the moment has arrived to protect millions who have unreliable insurance or no coverage at all.
(FULL STORY)

Backpacking through Europe
[9/9/2009]
Most students have summer vacations working at summer job in the retail or food industries or an internship related to their major. Some people mow lawns, others baby-sit or lifeguard or even serve as counselors at summer camps for kids.
(FULL STORY)

Eighth straight win for Bears
[9/9/2009]
Baylor volleyball extended its undefeated season Tuesday night, improving to 8-0 with a sweep of Texas State, 25-14, 25-13, 25-22.
(FULL STORY)

Tamer's Twelve
[9/9/2009]
Updates on The Big Twelve.
(FULL STORY)

The Baer Necessities: Wake Forest win polluted with subplots
[9/9/2009]

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Degree program expands students' views in Nashville
[9/9/2009]
It was a real-world experience this summer for music and entertainment marketing majors looking for a taste of the music industry life in Nashville, the music capital.
(FULL STORY)

Latest Austen parody serves up monsters
[9/9/2009]
"Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters" is a hoot, but Jane Austen purists will shudder.
(FULL STORY)

'Gamer' makes audience wish for game over
[9/9/2009]
Chances are that if you're reading this, you've played a video game at least once in your life. And, based on that assumption, you've most likely figured out that Hollywood has decided to cash in on this trend and begin producing such films as "Resident Evil," "Tomb Raider" and "Hitman." Unfortunately (I can't stress that word enough), it has also produced "Gamer," the latest film from the writers of Crank, Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor.
(FULL STORY)

Faculty Senate focuses on attendance policy
[9/9/2009]
The Faculty Senate focused on the relevance of the university's attendance policy, the requirements for associate professors and a new course approval system Tuesday in its first meeting of the year.
(FULL STORY)

Sunbright Disposal works to encourage recycling in Waco
[9/9/2009]
The little recycling robot that is the title character in Disney-Pixar's "WALL-E" collects and packs trash into cubes is a futuristic concept that may not be too far away.
Sunbright Disposal Services, a Waco recycling company, operates using a system very close to the character in "WALL-E."
(FULL STORY)

Baylor professor receives excellence award
[9/9/2009]
Baylor professor of finance and insurance Dr. James Garven was recently recognized by the American Risk and Insurance Association with the Excellence in Teaching award.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Corrupt system in dire need of reform
[9/9/2009]
The summer after seventh grade, my parents bought my siblings and me a golf cart to cruise down the streets of our rural Texas neighborhood.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Foreign language requirements abound with inconsistencies
[9/8/2009]
Foreign languages at Baylor are known throughout the student body for their intensity. Most classes in the language department meet everyday and teachers utilize classroom -immersion techniques, accelerating the experience.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Imperative II offers parking solution
[9/8/2009]
Very few students can deny seeing the change in the classrooms this year. Of course, I do not mean any new facilities, desks or anything of the like. Instead, I am referring to the new desktop background of our on-campus computer systems, displaying a very ornate "Baylor 2012" logo.
(FULL STORY)

Washington St. outbreak may be easing
[9/8/2009]
Washington State University is in the midst of a swine flu outbreak since classes started last month, with 2,500 people contacting student health to report flu-like symptoms and officials handing out flu kits around campus.
(FULL STORY)

Drug Arrest at The Arbors
[9/8/2009]
An arrest was made at The Arbors Apartments involving possession of drug paraphernalia on Thursday, according to the Baylor Police crime log.
(FULL STORY)

New features, structure set for Chapel
[9/8/2009]
Sidewalk chalk sometimes highlights the next big event or visiting speaker. Many students change their evening plans to listen to David Crowder or Matt Chandler. However, this year's guests will not be heard about from the sidewalk, but rather from inside Waco Hall.
(FULL STORY)

Texas tops bureau's uninsured list
[9/8/2009]
Analysis of new information from the Census Bureau found that Texas has the highest rate of working-age people without health insurance in the nation.
(FULL STORY)

Bears win, garner votes in rankings
[9/8/2009]
Baylor captured its first road victory since Sept. 22, 2007, when it defeated the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, 24-12, Saturday afternoon in Winston-Salem, N.C.
(FULL STORY)

VICTORY: Baylor football secures 24-21 win
[9/5/2009]
Baylor captured its first road victory since Sept. 22, 2007, when it defeated the Wake Forest Demon Deacons Saturday afternoon in Winston-Salem, N.C.
(FULL STORY)

Late Baylor photographer named national finalist
[9/4/2009]
The late Jordan Wilson, a Conway, Ark., sophomore and Round Up photographer last year, was named a national finalist in the 2009 Associated Collegiate Press Photo Excellence Awards.
(FULL STORY)

Alum opens art gallery
[9/4/2009]
A Baylor alumna is celebrating the grand opening of her own art gallery tonight in downtown Waco, which will feature art by two fellow Baylor graduates.
(FULL STORY)

Swine flu scare worries those attending Westfest
[9/4/2009]
A recent swine flu outbreak in the town of West has some students worried about attending Westfest, which starts at 5:30 p.m. today with a preview party.
(FULL STORY)

One Book, One Waco announces fall selection
[9/4/2009]
"Sun, Stone, and Shadows," the fall selection for the One Book, One Waco program, was unveiled Thursday morning at McLennan Community College.
(FULL STORY)

Student upset by lack of free parking spaces
[9/3/2009]
I feel as though Baylor needs to re-evaluate their "solution" of eliminating parking to make streets two-way rather than one-way.
(FULL STORY)

Letter: Upperclassmen should explore parking options
[9/3/2009]
After reading the article about the decline in student parking, I have to say that I was disappointed by the point of view that was shared.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Baylor's campus master plan threatens student culture
[9/3/2009]
The Baylor campus development master plan has been in the works for years now, as a way to achieve the university's residential campus imperative.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: A haircut in Waco spells disaster
[9/3/2009]
It takes approximately 30 days for the average human's hair to grow half an inch. However, it only takes 10 minutes for the average hairdresser to completely butcher your hair.
If you have ever had your haircut in Waco, you know exactly what I am talking about. It really is a ridiculous experience.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Capital offers learning, exposure
[9/3/2009]
My first day of negotiating the Washington D.C. traffic left me asking myself, "What made me think I could do this!" Although I confess I wanted to turn around and go back to my small town where no one honks and very few people are in any kind of hurry, I'm very glad I didn't.
(FULL STORY)

New lab to study paleoclimatology
[9/3/2009]
The promise of a new paleoclimatology lab, along with a history of professors researching the subject, attracted Dr. Dan Peppe to join Baylor's faculty.
(FULL STORY)

NFL All-Star gives back to Waco
[9/3/2009]
The United Way of Waco-McLennan County kicked off its 2009-2010 campaign Thursday and invited several community leaders, Baylor administrators and faculty members to celebrate.
(FULL STORY)

Protesters let off steam at local tea party
[9/3/2009]
Waco's Indian Spring Park was the site of the Waco Tea Party Thursday afternoon, drawing a crowd of hundreds to the Brazos riverside.
(FULL STORY)

Waco mayor, city officials to visit Dr. Pepper hour
[9/3/2009]
The Barfield Drawing Room will be filled with more than faculty and students during Dr. Pepper hour at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, as Waco Mayor Virginia DuPuy, City Manager Larry D. Groth and other city officials will be attending.
(FULL STORY)

18 die in drug center murders
[9/3/2009]
Neighbors mopped blood from the sidewalk outside a drug rehabilitation center Thursday, cleaning up the carnage after gunmen lined up patients against a wall and then riddled them with bullets, killing 18.
(FULL STORY)

Bears headed to battle Deacons
[9/3/2009]
The long-awaited college football season is finally here. Baylor kicks off the 2009 season against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons Saturday, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
(FULL STORY)

Graduate school council self-evaluates policies
[9/3/2009]
From the moment freshmen step onto the Baylor campus, the expectations of academic integrity are stated explicitly. For entering graduate students, the issue is not always clear.
(FULL STORY)

BU joins service learning initiative
[9/3/2009]
Baylor became a member of the Texas Campus Coalition this fall joining more than 60 universities and colleges around the state to establish service learning and civic engagement.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor, Wake Forest face similar challenge
[9/3/2009]
While Baylor and Wake Forest University clash on the field Saturday afternoon, the two teams will share a common bond: replacing top-five NFL Draft picks.
(FULL STORY)

Former Baylor greats give 49ers fan hope
[9/3/2009]
I am an avid fan of football, both college and the NFL, and I like winning. So it is only natural that I look at the upcoming NFL season and hope it doesn't end with me crying myself to sleep in December. Again.
(FULL STORY)

It's bowl or nothing for Baylor in 2009
[9/3/2009]
It became a buzzword with Baylor fans following last season, encompassing 14 years of hope and disappointment. Players and coaches hear it wherever they go, on campus, in the locker room and in the entire city of Waco.
(FULL STORY)

Men's golf unable to retain lead
[9/3/2009]
The Baylor men's golf team closed out the Golfweek Conference Challenge Tuesday by placing fifth in the 15-team tournament held in Riverside, Iowa.
(FULL STORY)

Tenured team, coach face promising season
[9/2/2009]
Head coach Jim Barnes and the Baylor volleyball team find themselves in a great position to start the 2009 season.
(FULL STORY)

Erich Kunzel, Cincinnati Pops director, dies at age 74
[9/2/2009]
Erich Kunzel, the award-winning conductor who headed the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra since it was founded three decades ago, and who won international fame through sales of more than 10 million recordings, has died at age 74.
(FULL STORY)

The Used merges new styles to create "Artwork"
[9/2/2009]
The Used released its fourth studio album Monday titled "Artwork." Compared to bands such as My Chemical Romance, Underoath and Senses Fail, The Used is best known for its punk rock, screamo-tinged vocals and lyrics based on substance abuse and a reckless lifestyle.
(FULL STORY)

Hippodrome revives classics for new generation
[9/2/2009]
After a few years of trying to get regular films playing at the Hippodrome, James Kendrick and the rest of the board of directors from the Waco Performing Arts have finally succeeded in bringing film night to the Hippodrome.
(FULL STORY)

Oil company drills deepest well in Gulf of Mexico
[9/2/2009]
Nearly seven miles below the Gulf of Mexico, oil company BP has tapped into a vast pool of crude after digging the deepest oil well in the world.
(FULL STORY)

Self-defense program focuses on women's safety, concerns
[9/2/2009]
Waco Parks and Recreation will offer a new weekly safety and self-defense class for women and young girls beginning Sept. 12 at the Bledsoe-Miller Recreation Center.
(FULL STORY)

Dating doctor to bring students advice, humor
[9/2/2009]
Popular phrases, like "ring by spring" and "the M.R.S. degree," are reminders that dating is as much a part of the Baylor culture as Dr. Pepper Hour or "Sic 'Em Bears."
David Coleman, 'The Dating Doctor,' will provide humor and advice on the topic of dating and relationships at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in Waco Hall. The presentation is sponsored by Kappa Delta, Sigma Phi Epsilon and the Panhellenic Council.
(FULL STORY)

Letter: MLB steroid argument should be put to rest
[9/2/2009]
I believe Megan Duron's article on steroids in baseball is a good topic for a point-of-view article, but only if this article had been written a couple of years ago.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Scenic route brings pleasant surprises
[9/2/2009]
Everyone drives to college, whether it's a drive down the street for my friend, Rachel, whose family lives in north Waco, or it's a bit longer drive, as for another friend, Anna, who is from Anchorage, Alaska.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: BU's reaction plan to swine flu commendable
[9/2/2009]
Students should recognize that Baylor has taken an ardent and diligent stance in its reaction to the swine flu.
While the vaccines for the H1N1 virus, more commonly known as the swine flu, won't arrive at Baylor until Oct. 5, Baylor has already taken significant steps to keep students healthy.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Media building needs revamp
[9/2/2009]
Baylor arguably has one of the most beautiful campuses in the southern United States. Every time I drive to Waco from my home in Dallas, it is always in excitement that I see the steeples and towers of the university peaking out above the Waco skyline.
(FULL STORY)

Earthquake leaves 44 dead, dozens missing in Indonesia
[9/2/2009]
Indonesians ran screaming out of buildings when a major earthquake rocked the country Wednesday, killing more than 44 people, leaving dozens missing and unleashing a mass of rock and mud that buried villagers alive in their homes.
(FULL STORY)

Organization links business, environment
[9/2/2009]
Net Impact, an international organization that seeks to better the world through business, begins work on the Baylor campus this semester thanks to Kurt Flor, a UCLA graduate and a 2010 Baylor MBA student.
(FULL STORY)

Nursing school turns 100, celebrates with yearlong event
[9/2/2009]
One hundred years have passed since the nursing school first opened its doors, and to celebrate this, Baylor plans on hosting a yearlong celebration to commemorate its rich history and commitment to service.
(FULL STORY)

Waco residents favor Baylor's community involvement
[9/2/2009]
Baylor can take pride in the recent results of a survey of McLennan County residents about the university's image in the community.
(FULL STORY)

Cricket influx disturbs students
[9/2/2009]
This time of year on Baylor campus, the crickets are fairly abundant. During this time of year, the grass is drying out and the bugs are seeking foliage, said Shane McLellan at the Texas AgriLife Extension Service office in Waco.
(FULL STORY)

Napolitano: 'Big Influx' of new infections likely
[9/2/2009]
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Wednesday that people should expect "a big influx" of swine flu cases this fall and prepare as best they can.
(FULL STORY)

Southwest adds charge to board sooner
[9/2/2009]
DALLAS (AP) -- Unlike other carriers, Southwest Airlines doesn't give passengers assigned seats, but now for $10 each way it's giving customers a better shot at scoring a window or aisle seat.
(FULL STORY)

'First clown in space' has serious mission goals
[9/2/2009]
MOSCOW (AP) -- The Canadian billionaire who founded Cirque du Soleil wants to turn cosmonauts into clowns when he blasts into space this month.
(FULL STORY)

Students prepare for social work project in Kenya
[9/2/2009]
A new partnership between Baylor and Buckner International is not only giving orphans in Kenya hope for a better future, but also giving social work students a chance to help every step of the way.
(FULL STORY)

Lecture to discuss Facebook, life
[9/2/2009]
The Honors Residential College will kick off its annual lecture series today and will engage students in discussion on a familiar topic: Facebook.
(FULL STORY)

Waco aims for greenest city
[9/2/2009]
The Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce launched a Green Business Network earlier this month, which will encourage sustainability among Waco businesses and lead to a green identity for the city.
(FULL STORY)

Senior volleyball player enjoys last season
[9/2/2009]
When Katie Sanders steps on the volleyball court this season, every game will be special for her. As a senior, this will be Sanders' last season playing a game that she grew up around and grew to love.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Small decisions yield real meaning
[9/2/2009]
As a sophomore in college everything is a bit more familiar. By no means do I have everything figured out, but at least I have a sense of belonging at Baylor and a small sense of home came with my return to Waco this fall.
(FULL STORY)

Letter: Economics professor speaks out about government
[9/2/2009]
We have witnessed a flurry of domestic policy initiatives from Democrats in the first six months of the Obama administration.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Health care reform can wait
[9/2/2009]
Many Americans agree that health care needs to be fixed. Whether it is said in a public or private sector is the decision that brings about separation. But the detail that the health care system could be improved is still ubiquitous.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Fiji water furthers fads
[9/2/2009]
To most people, the word "Fiji" conjures up images of an island paradise, blue skies and sandy beaches - anything anyone would expect to find in a nation made up of around 300 separate islands.
(FULL STORY)

Best-selling Bible to undergo revision
[9/2/2009]
The top-selling Bible in North America will undergo its first revision in 25 years, promising to reopen a contentious debate about changing gender terms in the sacred text.
(FULL STORY)

American to cut 921 flight attendants jobs
[9/2/2009]
DALLAS (AP) -- American Airlines is cutting 921 flight attendant jobs as it deals with an ongoing downturn in traffic and lower revenue.
(FULL STORY)

US fares poorly in child welfare survey
[9/2/2009]
PARIS (AP) -- America has some of the industrial world's worst rates of infant mortality, teenage pregnancy and child poverty, even though it spends more per child than better-performing countries such as Switzerland, Japan and the Netherlands, a new survey indicates.
(FULL STORY)

Families, friends of detained hikers speak out
[9/2/2009]
One month after three University of California-Berkeley alumni were detained in Iran, family and friends are still without updates concerning the trio's condition.
(FULL STORY)

Research fuels student fellowship abroad
[9/2/2009]
While many students look for ways to avoid work to spend their summer relaxing, San Angelo junior Austin Cook-Lindsay has a very different idea of how to spend his time.
(FULL STORY)

Decline in parking sparks student interest
[9/2/2009]
Baylor welcomes its students back to school this year with a decrease of parking. Students agree that parking spots should be added, not eliminated.
(FULL STORY)

Current student Web site gets makeover, provides information
[9/2/2009]
When students log on to the Baylor home page today, they will notice significant changes to the Web page for current students.
(FULL STORY)

Central Texas H1N1 cases increase
[9/1/2009]
The H1N1 virus, previously known as the swine flu, has had major outbreaks in Central Texas since the beginning of the school year.
(FULL STORY)

Well-known member of Baylor family passes
[9/1/2009]
Grover "Rusty" Kearns, food director at Ruth Collins Residential Restaurant, passed away from an "apparent heart attack" on Friday, August 28, a faculty/staff e-mail said Monday.
(FULL STORY)

Students research together, look deeper into Waco water
[9/1/2009]
A group of former biology students presented their preliminary research results on water quality, Friday Aug 29 at Waco City Hall.
(FULL STORY)

Police release footage of theft suspect
[9/1/2009]
Baylor University Police released surveillance footage of a possible suspect in the August 19 burglary of Clifton Robinson Tower and are offering a $1,000 reward to anyone with information, a Baylor press release said Tuesday, August 25.
(FULL STORY)

Economists demystify link between health care, national debt
[9/1/2009]
In the midst of the current economic situation, Baylor economists discuss the misperceptions that people form of the health care policies that the government implements.
Dr. Steve Green, professor and director of graduate programs in economics, stressed the importance of understanding economic policy.
(FULL STORY)

Engineers With a Mission aid Honduras, Rwanda
[9/1/2009]
This summer, Baylor students involved in Engineers With a Mission traveled the globe, using their skills to help those in need.
(FULL STORY)

Second-year coach places odds on playing Lotto
[9/1/2009]
More than a decade has passed since Lotto Smith's worst soccer memory, but her father still gives her a hard time about it. He can do that now; it is just another page out of the Baylor forward's storied career.
(FULL STORY)

Soccer team battling for Big 12 respect
[9/1/2009]
When women's soccer head coach Marci Jobson looks at her team's 2008 season record, 5-10-3 overall and 1-6-2 conference, she remains far from panicked. The record actually looks familiar to Jobson, but if her past is any indication of the future, the Bears can expect a successful 2009.
(FULL STORY)

Meaning of Ramadan lies in sacrifice
[9/1/2009]
Ramadan: You either know what it is, have heard about it in passing or are not quite culturally fit to graduate and be out in the real world.
(FULL STORY)

Lariat Letters: Mother of two praises Baylor's BearBucks policy
[9/1/2009]
The Waco community welcomes back our BU students with all their youthful enthusiasm and investment in our economy!
Bearbucks has always been a great and convenient way to help students with their food, grooming and other necessities.
(FULL STORY)

Editorial: Patience for presidential search
[9/1/2009]
It seems that Baylor has finally gotten the message--slow and steady wins the race.
(FULL STORY)

Point of View: Steroids in MLB tarnish image
[9/1/2009]
We live in a society that is obsessed with instant performance enhancement. Hankering everything from caffeine to Rogaine our society screams, "fix me now." So what do baseball players do when they want to instantly improve their game? Many turn to steroids.
(FULL STORY)

Sports Take: Last season's record not indicative of team's success
[9/1/2009]
It was January 4, 2006, and the University of Texas Longhorns had just beaten the University of Southern California Trojans 41-38 in a Rose Bowl contest that makes a good case to be considered one of the greatest National Championship games of all time.
(FULL STORY)

Fundraising deadline approaching for Victory with Integrity Campaign
[8/31/2009]
On Feb. 4, 2005, the Baylor Board of Regents approved a campaign presented to them by athletic director Ian McCaw. The plan was straightforward: raise $90 million for the athletics program in five years.
(FULL STORY)

Disney Co. to buy Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion
[8/31/2009]
LOS ANGELES -- The Walt Disney Co. is buying Marvel Entertainment Inc. for $4 billion in cash and stock, bringing such characters as Iron Man and Spider-Man into the family of Mickey Mouse and WALL-E.
(FULL STORY)

Zombie's 'Halloween' sequel offers few scares
[8/31/2009]
Two years ago Rob Zombie attempted to dive into the world of Halloween with the aim of "reinventing" famed psychopath Michael Myers.
(FULL STORY)

'Taking Woodstock' tries far too hard to be cool
[8/31/2009]
A title like "Taking Woodstock" seems too assertive for a movie that ambles around a concert relocated to the Catskills. Why do we have to label anything, man? Why can't we just let this movie be here and just live through its life? Man?
(FULL STORY)

Patagonia allows experience for students
[8/31/2009]
This semester, students in the Baylor Masters of Business Administration program have the opportunity to work with outdoor clothing giant, Patagonia, in conjunction with the MBA Focus Firm Project.
(FULL STORY)

Kinky returns to Texas governor race
[8/31/2009]
AUSTIN -- Humorist and author Kinky Friedman says he's running for governor again, this time as a Democrat.
Friedman, in an interview with The Associated Press on the eve of his formal announcement, described himself as a "true populist."
(FULL STORY)

Japanese opponent clambers to assemble transition team
[8/31/2009]
TOKYO -- Japan's newly empowered leader, Yukio Hatoyama, rushed Monday to select Cabinet ministers and start making good on promises to revive the world's second-largest economy after his party's historic trouncing of the ruling conservatives.
(FULL STORY)

Freshmen Retreat helps integrate college, faith
[8/31/2009]
Just three weeks into the semester, freshmen will have an opportunity to attend Freshman Retreat, which helps students integrate faith and college, become connected with one another and build their relationship with God.
(FULL STORY)

Cops believe 1991 kidnap victim found alive
[8/27/2009]
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Sheriff's officials said Thursday they believe a woman who walked into a police station had been kidnapped as an 11-year-old in 1991 outside her South Lake Tahoe home. Two people were arrested on suspicion of kidnapping.
(FULL STORY)

New impetus for bill banning anti-gay bias at work
[8/27/2009]
Momentum is building for Congress to pass the first major civil rights act protecting gays and transsexuals, supporters say, and one of the stars in the debate is a barrier-breaking transgender staffer on Capitol Hill.
(FULL STORY)

July, August deadliest months of Afghan war for US
[8/27/2009]
KABUL (AP) -- A roadside bomb and gunfire attack killed a U.S. service member in southern Afghanistan on Thursday, a death that pushed August into a tie with July as the deadliest months of the eight-year war.
(FULL STORY)

Cash for Clunkers not a fix
[8/26/2009]
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Now comes the hard part for the auto industry -- luring customers without big Cash for Clunkers discounts.
(FULL STORY)

Monkeys born from eggs that got DNA transplant
[8/26/2009]
NEW YORK (AP) -- An experimental procedure that someday may enable women to avoid passing certain genetic diseases on to their children has gained an early success, with the birth of four healthy monkeys, scientists report.
(FULL STORY)

Obama mourns Kennedy, greatest senator of our time
[8/26/2009]
A grieving President Barack Obama paid tribute to Sen. Edward M. Kennedy Wednesday, calling him a colleague, counselor and friend who etched his place in history as a "singular figure" on the American political landscape.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor's leading rusher excels as sidekick
[8/25/2009]

(FULL STORY)

Griffin expects better results in year two of Briles' regime
[8/25/2009]
In his first year as Baylor's head coach, Art Briles's offensive-minded philosophy gelled with the Bears. Powered by freshman Robert Griffin, Baylor's offense turned heads en route to a 4-8 season.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor defense's mindset
[8/25/2009]
Change perception of Big 12
(FULL STORY)

Penn State transfer eminent to team, Briles says
[8/25/2009]
Baylor defensive tackle Phil Taylor makes his Big 12 debut as a Bear this season, but the 6-foot-4, 355-pound Penn State transfer is hardly a rookie to overcoming challenges.
(FULL STORY)

Merchandisers unsure about projected Vick jersey sales
[8/25/2009]
A spokesman for Dick's Sporting Goods said Wednesday that the chain will not stock Michael Vick's Eagles jersey until company officials "evaluate the reaction of Eagles fans."
Meanwhile, the NFLShop, the league's merchandising arm, is offering several styles of Vick's gridiron apparel, including a customizable jersey for dogs.
(FULL STORY)

New, old mixture gives Rangers recipe for playoffs
[8/25/2009]
This is the way Ron Washington dreamed it, the way he knew it could be, should be, during those frustrating early days in Texas when he didn't know from one day to the next whether he'd have a job or be back out on the baseball street.
(FULL STORY)

Tamer's 12
[8/25/2009]
Each week sports writer Kevin Tamer will piece together power rankings for the Big 12.
(FULL STORY)

Donor's artistic passion remains prevalent on campus
[8/25/2009]
Baylor Alumnus Dr. Faber F. McMullen Jr., who donated $4 million dollars and numerous works of art to Baylor, died July 19.
(FULL STORY)

National rankings highlight BU
[8/25/2009]
Baylor was named a "Best Buy" in the 2010 edition of The Fiske Guide to Colleges, an information guide created for college-bound students.
(FULL STORY)

Student life, according to Kevin Jackson
[8/25/2009]
As the new vice president for student life, Dr. Kevin P. Jackson joined the Baylor faculty on July 1.
(FULL STORY)

Wi-Fi skies in near future
[8/25/2009]
Southwest Airlines Co. says it's finished testing Wi-Fi Internet access on four aircraft and plans to expand the service to all its planes beginning early next year.
The airline said Friday that the test has generated raves among passengers.
(FULL STORY)

Protests interrupt Hawaii's 50th anniversary
[8/25/2009]
HONOLULU -- Hawaii welcomed its entry as the 50th state with a new postage stamp Friday but independence supporters marked the day with passionate protest -- including an effigy of Uncle Sam being beaten and Hawaii's star cut out from the U.S. flag.
(FULL STORY)

Grace Takes the Blame: U2's Approach to the Gospel
[8/25/2009]
As someone who came to U2 first as a music lover and not as a Christian, I initially ignored the way that they immersed their message in the Christian Gospel. I saw it mainly as a tool of convenience. It added to the epic feel of it all. Eventually, though, I found something else -- something I had missed before.
(FULL STORY)

Sony unveils lower PS3 price to mitigate stress on consumers
[8/25/2009]
TOKYO (AP) -- Sony Corp. slashed the price of the PlayStation 3 around the world in a move that analysts said is likely to boost sales of the game console while not adding much to its money-losing earnings.
(FULL STORY)

Economics, health care center of book
[8/25/2009]
Every year, millions of Americans remain uninsured. This is often because of the skyrocketing costs of coverage by insurance companies, and the current health care reform bill in Senate is constantly catching the public eye.
(FULL STORY)

Juvenile sentencing bill brings professor to court
[8/25/2009]
Baylor law professor Mark Osler, also a former federal prosecutor, was invited to give a testimony before a Congressional Committee in Washington, D.C., over a bill affecting sentencing of juveniles.
(FULL STORY)

Library security monitor leaves memories behind
[8/25/2009]
Students and faculty are likely to sense a change at Moody Memorial and Jesse H. Jones libraries this fall after the death of security monitor Martha Hawkins last month.
(FULL STORY)

Veterans benefit from new GI bill, attend BU
[8/25/2009]
Baylor students, who are also veterans, benefit from the recent approval of a government bill that aids veterans with college funds.
(FULL STORY)

Summit reaches church leaders
[8/25/2009]
Local churches, businesses, community and student leaders attended the Willow Creek Leadership Summit Aug. 6 and 7 at Waco Hall.
(FULL STORY)

University severs ties with Alumni Association
[8/25/2009]
The Baylor Alumni Association, recognized as the official alumni organization of Baylor, was formally requested by the university to gain complete independence this summer, including a new phone number, Web site and e-mail addresses for staff.
(FULL STORY)

No spotlight wanted
[8/25/2009]
Epperson, Baker strive for 'discreet' excellence
(FULL STORY)

The Baer necessities
[8/25/2009]
With key athletes returning, 2009-2010 should be successful.
(FULL STORY)

Triathlon re-emerges almost 20 years later
[8/25/2009]
If you were in Waco on July 26 and happened to be near the Brazos, you would have seen something that has not occurred since 1991. Waco hosted its first triathlon in almost 20 years, where 539 swimmers pushed their way against each other to get into the water.
(FULL STORY)

Tenure denial lawsuit hits Baylor
[8/25/2009]
Former professor Dr. Terry Fox is suing Baylor under the claim that his 2007 annual evaluation was altered in order to justify the denial of his tenure.
(FULL STORY)

Survival guide for new students
[8/25/2009]
Listing of key places to visit in Waco.
(FULL STORY)

Baylor offers reward for information on robbery
[8/25/2009]
Baylor Police released the surveillance video Tuesday of the person wanted in connection with the Clifton Robinson Tower burglary that occurred late Aug. 19 or early Aug. 20.
(FULL STORY)

High school band prepares for last marching season
[8/24/2009]
So, this one time, at band camp, 172 students marched for hours under the hot sun. However, no one was complaining. In fact, with this being the last year for the Memorial High School Viper band, the students seem determined to make this their most successful year.
(FULL STORY)

Young Obama backers AWOL from health care fight
[8/24/2009]
Add this to President Barack Obama's problems in selling his health care overhaul: A lot of the tech-savvy activists who helped put him in office are young, feeling indestructible and not all that into what they see as an old folks issue.
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Afghan elections seen as a setback for women
[8/24/2009]
For women, Afghanistan's recent elections appear to have been more of a setback than a step forward. Early reports strongly suggest that voter turnout fell more sharply for women than for men in Thursday's polls. Election observers blame Taliban attacks, a dearth of female election workers and hundreds of closed women's voting sites.
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Fine arts offer free events
[8/24/2009]
As students kick off this semester, they've a lot to look forward to: a football team on the rise instead of the fall, a fresh slate for GPA to help your parents forget about last semester, and a healthy portion of free entertainment provided by the Art and Humanities Department and the School of Music.
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Grace Takes the Blame: U2's Approach to the Gospel
[8/24/2009]
As someone who came to U2 first as a music lover and not as a Christian, I initially ignored the way that they immersed their message in the Christian Gospel. I saw it mainly as a tool of convenience. It added to the epic feel of it all. Eventually, though, I found something else ­-- something I had missed before.
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What you should be reading...
[8/24/2009]
We asked three book-industry experts to recommend two must-read books for the fall.
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Post Grad captures audience but misses its mark
[8/24/2009]
"Post Grad," directed by Vicky Jenson, surprised us in a good way. It wasn't exactly what we expected. We planned for mediocre performances, predictable punch lines and a happily ever after ending.
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Clark's awful lyrical skills plague latest album
[8/24/2009]
Drifting into the shade of blues and folk, Guy Clark's portrayal of country music has a unique sophistication. Clark's dramatic acoustics and strong lyrics overall give his album a sullen style.
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Tarantino's 'Basterds' mercilessly entertaining
[8/24/2009]
Let me go ahead and tell you what you want to hear: Quentin Tarantino's latest film, Inglourious Basterds is a masterpiece. Five years have passed since "Kill Bill, volume two" yet there is not a single instance in this epic tale that hints the Academy award-winning director has lost his touch. This is his best movie since "Pulp Fiction."
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Recent grads represent Baylor at Texas Arts Fair
[8/24/2009]
The fine arts are alive and well in Texas. Two recent Baylor grads Erin Dobbins ('08) and Camille Hawbaker ('09) have found success at the Texas Arts and Crafts Fair that took place over Memorial Day Weekend this year.
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Powerful Big 12 South provides imposing foes for Bears
[8/24/2009]
A lot has changed in Baylor football throughout the past few years. However, the one thing that has remained constant is the division the Bears find themselves in: The Big 12 South.
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Former Duke star Greg Paulus set to lead
[8/24/2009]
When Greg Paulus took an official visit to Syracuse, his hometown school, back in April, it was no ordinary tour. Paulus wasn't a 17-year-old kid getting wooed by big-time coaches who wanted to show off the new locker rooms.
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Memphis won't remove banners until after appeal
[8/24/2009]
No banners are coming down anytime soon. Not the 2008 Final Four banner nor the one honoring three seniors for an NCAA-record 137 wins.
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Liv-IN it up
[8/24/2009]
With temperatures eclipsing 100 degrees, indoor practice facility provides refuge from Texas heat
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Money stolen in tower theft
[8/24/2009]
Either during late at night August 19 or early morning of August 20, multiple offices within Robinson Tower were broken into, said Lori Fogleman, Director of Media Communications.
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Lariat Letters: Crossroads
[8/23/2009]
Friends,
I will never be able to express adequately my gratitude for the opportunity to serve Baylor University these past eight years...
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A year of professionalism in store
[8/24/2009]
As I am writing this, my adrenaline is pumping and I am still on a "deadline high" from putting together this massive welcome back edition of the Lariat. I cannot convey my excitement about serving as the editor-in-chief of the Lariat for the 2009-2010 school year. I anticipate sleep deprivation, stress and even more rewarding coverage and experiences.
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Beneath Friday Night Lights
[8/24/2009]
As students rush down the stairs to leave their homes on Friday nights, many of them are in search of fun throughout the city of Waco. The question is: where will they go? In the Waco area, there are several activities including many sights and sounds that people of all ages can enjoy. However, many students never learn about these events.
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Editorial: Restriction on BearBucks leaves few dining options
[8/24/2009]
BearBucks, a convenient, safe and accessible alternative to cash, has left many students unsatisfied because of a policy in place that restricts usage to only alcohol-free establishments.
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New shuttle route connects BU, downtown
[8/24/2009]
The City of Waco has created the DASH shuttle, or the Downtown Area Shuttle, which will run regularly during the school year. The new shuttle route will be a direct connection from the Baylor campus to the downtown Waco area.
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New changes to campus hot spots
[8/24/2009]
While students were away, Baylor made changes to better meet the needs of the campus population. Moody Memorial Library has a new face for the fall semester.
This summer the ground floor, or Garden Level, of the library evolved into a modern and flexible work environment for Baylor students.
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Annual meeting sets regents' priorities
[8/24/2009]
The Baylor Board of Regents held its annual retreat July 22 to 24 at the Sheila and Walter Umphrey Law Center.
The retreat focused on the best practices for governance in universities and featured a panel of four current and former board members from other prestigious universities.
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Presidential search committee focuses on quality, details
[8/24/2009]
Further steps were taken this summer in the search to find Baylor's 14th president. The search continues to gain momentum, with the creation of a presidential profile as one of the most crucial developments.
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CL&L spends $192,000 relocating students
[8/24/2009]
Campus Living and Learning sent a housing offer via e-mail
Aug. 4 and 6 to upper-division students living on campus with the incentive of $2000 if they cancel their residential hall contract and relocate off-campus. The offer was the result of an increase in freshman enrollment and growing interest in on-campus housing for upperclassmen.
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Softball drops final home game 3-2
[5/3/2009]

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Tennis depth give fans a reason to watch
[5/2/2009]

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Sports briefs
[5/1/2009]
What's going on in Baylor athletics? Click to find out!
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Softball prepares for A&M rematch
[5/1/2009]
The Baylor softball t