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‘Divine Nine’ to kick off NPHC week JOY MOTON Staff Writer

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DAILY BROADCAST Carlos Morales, news reporter for KWBU, prepares for an upcoming broadcast last Thursday at KWBU. KWBU has been serving Waco since 2000 and is an affiliate of National Public Radio (NPR).

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Radio station KWBU brings Waco news, entertainment GAVIN RODGER Reporter There was a time when Waco was the largest market in the United States without an National Public Radio (NPR) station, until 17 years ago when KWBU was established in Waco, on channel on 103.3 FM, to serve many of Waco’s nearby suburbs, according to KWBU.org. NPR is an American privately and

publicly funded nonprofit membership media organization that serves as a national syndicator to a network of 900 public radio stations in the United States. “There was a group in Waco who would drive up to Dallas to pick up an NPR station. There was a real call for us to get NPR here in Waco,” said Joe Riley, president and CEO of the Brazos Valley Public Broadcasting Foundation.

Robert Darden, professor in the department of journalism, public relations and new media, was a major driving force in getting NPR to Waco and expressed the frustration he felt at the time of not having one. “My wife, Dr. Mary Darden, and I had known for some time that Waco did not have an NPR station, and it was very frustrating.

The National Pan-Hellenic Council is hosting National Pan-Hellenic Council Week beginning Tuesday night with Greek 101, an event designed to inform students about what it is like to be in a black Greek letter organization at Baylor. Members of the four black Greek letter organizations on Baylor’s campus will have a panel discussion to dispel myths and truth about Greek life and answer questions from prospective members. The National Pan-Hellenic Council is an organization comprising nine historically black sororities and fraternities that are often call the “Divine Nine.” “Those who are interested in joining a Divine Nine organization will have the opportunity to socialize with members of each of the active organizations here on Baylor’s campus, learn interest etiquette and much more,” said Edmond, Oka., senior Tonia Rhone, vice president of the National Pan-Hellenic Council. Wednesday will have a Hump Day event where members of the council will stroll in the Bill Daniel Student Center Den. Strolling is when members of the organizations line up and move forward as they do the same dance motions. The culture of strolling began when the Divine Nine organizations were founded and is strong on historically black college campuses.

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UT to facilitate changes for bilingual institution RYLEE SEAVERS Staff Writer The B3 Institute at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is working to transform the school into a bilingual, biliterate and bicultural institution. After the legislation was passed to create University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in 2013, the UT board of regents decided that one of

the guiding principles of the university would be to explore biculturalism, bilingualism and biliteracy, according to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley website. The website also states the B3 Institute was created to implement these principles. “The B3 Institute has [a] purpose to facilitate the transformation of the university into [a] bicultural, bilingual, biliterate

institution,” said Dr. Francisco Guajardo executive director of the B3 Institute. Guajardo said that the institute has three main goals to transform the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. The first is to help faculty develop coursework to be taught bilingually or in English that is relevant and appropriate. The second is to encourage

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NEW OPPORTUNITIES University of Texas Rio Grande’s U.S. Army recruit new students on campus for the spring semester on Jan. 19 in Edinburg.

Sorority to raise money for therapy puppy FAITH MILETELLO Reporter

Liesje Powers | Photo Editor

“PAW-SOME” HEALING Alpha Chi Omega hosted Angel Paws of Waco on Jan. 24, which, similar to Labs for Children, facilitates pet therapy for various groups. Kappa Alpha Theta plans to raise $10,000 in order to donate a puppy to Labs for Children.

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The comfort of a dog can help children open up about stressful situations while going through the court system. The Baylor chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta has partnered with the Austin based nonprofit Labs for Children, which places trained dogs with forensic interviewers to help abused children. “Kyle, the founder of Labs for Children, reached out to us earlier in the semester. His wife works with our philanthropy, and he is an abuse and neglect investigator,” said Chicago sophomore Denae Gerasta, Kappa Alpha Theta’s service chairwoman.“They started this organization to help give a voice to children so that they feel comfortable sharing their stories.”

Gerasta, along with the organization’s philanthropy director Edina, Minn., junior Sirina Thompson, have set up an online fundraising campaign to raise $10,000 to provide a puppy for Labs for Children. Kappa Alpha Theta’s national philanthropy is CASA for Children, a nonprofit that provides courtappointed special advocates to children going through the legal system. “It just partners really well with CASA, which we are already so passionate about,” Gerasta said. “CASA is there to give a voice to the children, but they are adults, and sometimes children relate better to animals. Having a dog there is like giving them a friend because the

>>WHAT’S INSIDE opinion Don’t work religion or faith into musical expression. pg. 2

arts & life McLennan Community College shows “How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying.” pg. 7

sports Dekeiya Cohen, junior forward, stepped up for the win on Monday against UT. pg. 8

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Teach us to study right BAILEY BRAMMER Page One Editor When a student fails a course, there are only three plausible reasons why they were unable to succeed. One: The teacher did not accurately convey the information the student required in order to pass. Two: the student received the information, but was unwilling to put the time and effort into passing the class. Three: the student was not equipped with the knowledge of how to study for the particular class. For college students, freshmen especially, university life is filled with a world of new faces, foods and facts. Classes are structured very differently than they were in high school, and students are expected to make the necessary modifications to their lives in order to succeed in their academic ventures. But what if they don't know how? Colleges offer “First Year Experience” programs to get incoming students acquainted with the ins and outs of living on their own, but nobody prepares these young adults for the dramatic shift in their scholastic pursuits. Colleges should offer students of all levels the opportunity to learn how to study for specific classes so as not to teach students that if they don't know how to study, their only option is failure. Now this is not to say that every student is incapable of simply reviewing their notes for an upcoming exam. Nor is this to say that there is anything wrong with not knowing how to study. Some students choose not to study, and others may never have had to study until they got to college because their high school courses were not challenging enough for them. Regardless of the reason, students should be taught the appropriate ways to thrive. Different classes require different methods of studying as well. For example, a student in a math class may do practice problems to prepare for an upcoming exam, while a student in a Spanish class may need to go over vocabulary flashcards. There are proven methods for specific classes, such as taking detailed notes or reviewing material frequently, according to the Chadron State College website. In order to succeed, one must be given the tools to do so. During syllabus week, in addition to of reviewing school policies and procedures, perhaps professors could outline the best ways to study for the course they teach. Some classes require ardent note-taking and an always in-tune listening ear, while other classes require a more hands-on approach. As it is expected and accepted that professors are masters of their subjects, they are no doubt aware of the best ways for students to succeed in their field and should be willing and able to outline the path to success within the first few days of the class. Some professors offer to assist students during their office hours with any issues or problems they may have had in studying for an exam. While this is a beneficial practice for both student and instructor, some of these hours spent reviewing could most certainly be avoided if the student were already well-equipped with study strategies from the start. Coming to college presents enough challenges for students to overcome and adjust to. As universities take pride in the accomplishments of their student body, it only makes sense for them to aid students on their roads to achievement in any way they can. Bailey Brammer is a freshman journalism major from Phoenix, Ariz.

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Don’t warp religion for music Many of us place celebrities and artists on a pedestal — put posters in our room, we constantly check on their social media for updates on their personal lives and we practically break down if we actually get the opportunity to hear them in concert. Celebrities sometimes allow this fame and fortune to get to their heads, and can result in a sort of god complex. We’ve all heard horror stories of actors and musicians whose fame has caused their ego to inflate to monstrous levels, and yet, however self-involved they become we still worship them. Not only is that unhealthy for a person’s view of themselves, but it can also lead to some serious societal faux pas. When we put celebrities on the same level as divine figures, that celebrity may start to believe it themselves. The most recent example of this would be Beyonce’s performance at the Grammy’s, in which she wore a headdress and a costume that seemed to be copied from the well-known “Madonna,” which

and can lead to further and more fervent worshiping of the artist. For example, a group of misguided (or perhaps ingenious) Kanye West fans have created a “Church of Yeezus” in which they worship Kanye West as a god. Their website is comprehensive and includes their pillars of faith, their dogma and their affirmation of faith, all with Kanye as the deity they worship. While this may be entirely satirical, it is not unheard of for fans to take their love for an artist too far. Idolatry is an act condemned in the Christian religion, and while it is perfectly normal to have love for a certain artist, we as music appreciators need to be careful of crossing the line from fan to worshiper. In addition, artists and celebrities need to keep in mind that what they see as a prop or an accessory may be a central part of someone’s religion, and they should remember that true fans love them for their music, not the flash or pomp with which they perform.

Thank you, Baylor, for loving Chase I hope you are off to a great 2017. Thank you so much for your help during Chase's passing. My son, Heflin Chase Cantrell, was a senior at Baylor until his passing on Dec. 6, 2016. While visiting relatives in Mississippi for Thanksgiving, he had an epileptic seizure and stayed in a coma until his untimely passing to be with our Creator. During his hospital stay, Baylor friends, faculty, Sigma Chi brothers and many others were so supportive and loving. I came to understand why Chase loved Baylor so much, as it is more than just a university. It is a family that comes together to love the Lord and celebrate life. The prayer vigil and memorial service that were held on campus were live streamed and meant so much to us as Chase has family spread out all over the Southeast. I never understood how much prayer meant to those in need until we were in this unfortunate situation. Once again, thank you for being such a wonderful place for my son to have worshipped and learned academics and life. God bless. I took this picture of his boots after the Kansas State game while we were playing football. I had no idea they would soon be empty for good, or until we meet again in heaven. Rest in Peace, Chase. Mark Cantrell, Father of Chase Cantrell

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the religion or to make a satire of an injustice the artist sees in society is one thing, but to warp the image to either glorify the artists themselves or to change the meaning of the symbol is not only disrespectful, but also sacrilegious. Yes, Beyonce is amazing, but that does not mean that she can present herself in the same light as the Madonna. Whether she, Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez or Kanye truly meant to represent themselves in a sacrilegious light is besides the point — these people all used religion as part of their personal platforms, and in doing so are lessening or warping the religious meaning these symbols have. Many may not be offended by the use of religious symbols in music, but it is not just offense that we need to worry about. Fans can get out of hand when they truly love an artist, going past the normal appreciation for an artist’s talent and bordering obsession. When a religious symbol is included in an performer’s work, it can become misinterpreted

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is used as a religious symbol in Catholicism and several other denominations of Christianity. However, Beyonce is not the first musician to use religious symbols in a secular representation — Kanye West actually has a song on his sixth album (titled Yeezus, which is in and of itself slightly self-idolizing) called “I am a God.” Coupled with the religious imagery he uses in performance, including angels, a Madonna statue and bringing “Jesus” on stage, this performance toes the line of severe religious appropriation. Other religious appropriations include Selena Gomez’s use of the traditional Hindu wedding head decoration in her performances of “Come and Get It” and Lady Gaga’s music video for Judas, in which the male lead wears a gold-encrusted thorn crown, alluding to the crown of thorns Jesus wore before his crucifixion. There is a crucial distinction that needs to be made when using religious imagery in performance: Using religious imagery to honor

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Supreme Court split on boy’s death near border MARK SHERMAN Associated Press

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LAWSUITS OVER THE BORDER Mexican forensic experts examine the body of 14-year-old Sergio Adrian Hernandez Guereca under the Paso Del Norte border bridge in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, on June 7, 2010.

Examining a tragic shooting death on the U.S. border with Mexico, a divided Supreme Court on Tuesday puzzled over the rights of foreigners to sue in American courts. The case involving a Mexican teen slain by a U.S. Border Patrol agent’s gunshot, which traveled across the border, elicited questions about how a ruling could affect victims of American drone strikes. The court battle over President Donald Trump’s ban on travelers

from seven majority Muslim nations also lurked in the background: While the legal issues are different, both issues have courts weighing the rights of foreigners. A 4-4 tie could provide Judge Neil Gorsuch an early opportunity to cast a key vote if he is confirmed to the court before the term ends in late June. Tuesday’s case arose from a June 2010 shooting in the wide, concrete-lined ditch — actually the dry bed of the Rio Grande river — that separates El Paso, Texas, from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. The agent was on the U.S. side of the border when he

fired his gun, striking Sergio Adrian Hernandez Guereca, who was on the Mexican side. U.S. officials chose not to prosecute Agent Jesus Mesa Jr. in the killing of the Mexican teenager, and the Obama administration refused a request to extradite him so he could face criminal charges in Mexico. Lower courts dismissed the parents’ lawsuit. The Supreme Court is considering whether non-citizens who are injured or killed outside the United States can have their day in American courts. The parents argued that the lawsuit is their only

Israeli soldier receives prison time JOSEF FEDERMAN Associated Press JERUSALEM — An Israeli soldier was sentenced Tuesday to 18 months in prison for killing a badly wounded Palestinian assailant as he lay on the ground, in a landmark decision that deepened fissures in Israeli society and drew Palestinian criticism for being too lenient. Leading nationalist Israeli politicians called any jail time unfair and urged an immediate pardon, while Palestinians dismissed Israel’s justice system as a “joke.” The sentencing of Sgt. Elor Azaria culminated a nearly yearlong saga that has bitterly divided the country. While Israel’s top generals pushed for the prosecution of a soldier they say violated the military’s code of ethics, large segments of the public, including politicians on Israel’s nationalist right, sided with Azaria. Even Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave only lukewarm support to his military. Although the sentence was lighter than expected, those divisions showed no signs of easing following Tuesday’s sentencing at a Tel Aviv military court. Dozens of people demonstrated outside in support of Azaria, one of them holding a poster that said “Trump would do the same,” and hard-line politicians called for his release. “Even if he erred, Elor should not sit in prison. We will all pay the price,” said Education Minister Naftali Bennett, leader of the nationalist Jewish Home Party. Azaria, an army medic, was recorded on a cellphone video last March as he fatally shot a badly wounded Palestinian who had stabbed a soldier in the West Bank city of Hebron. The Palestinian, Abdel Fattah al-Sharif, was lying on the ground unarmed when Azaria shot him in the head. Azaria was convicted of manslaughter last month in a rare case of a military court ruling against a combat soldier for lethal action taken in the field. The verdict marked a victory for commanders who said Azaria had violated army procedures. But the soldier enjoyed wide public support. In Israel, military service is compulsory for most Jewish men, and soldiers enjoy widespread sympathy. A Channel 2 TV poll taken after the conviction found that 67 percent of respondents supported clemency. The poll questioned 666 people and had a margin of error of 4.4 percentage points.

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chance for some measure of justice in their son’s death, and some justices appeared to agree. In past cases, courts that have limited the right to sue have “been able to point to some alternative remedy,” Justice Elena Kagan said. “And here, there really is nothing.” Kagan and the other three liberal justices indicated they would support the parents’ lawsuit because the shooting happened close to the border in an area in which the two nations share some responsibilities, including for upkeep.

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Hilton expands with new additions in Texas Staff Writer As a testament to the growing economic and tourism scene in Dallas, Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton by Hilton announced three new properties being built in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. “Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton by Hilton are two of our fast-growing global brands, so we thought it was imperative to leverage this growth trend by expanding our footprint in the region with these comfortable, amenities-rich, yet accessible hotels to serve the needs of travelers to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex,” Jennifer Q. Hughes, director of brand public relations and focused service brands of Hilton, wrote in an email to the Lariat. These openings are offering travelers a wider range of options for upscale and upper-mid-priced hotels as the North Texas region is experiencing growth, according to a press release. This growth includes many corporate relocations that are fueling the economy and local business climate, the press release also stated. Jenny Mizutowicz, director of marketing for the Richardson Economic Development Partnership, discussed evidence of growth patterns in her local Richardson area. “The increased demand for hotel rooms and meeting space in

Richardson can be attributed to major relocation projects in Richardson the past few years such as State Farm Insurance, GEICO and RealPage,” Mizutowicz wrote in an email to the Lariat. “In 2015, three of the top 10 largest office deals in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area took place in Richardson (RealPage, GEICO and Frontier Communications).” The Dallas-Fort Worth metro area is home to over 10,000 company headquarters, which is the largest collection of headquarters in the United States, according to the Dallas Business Journal. The addition of these hotels also helps students and their families when traveling to Baylor by offering another place to stay as they travel through the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. “We are most excited about the potential synergy and business relationship between the Hampton Inn & Suites and nearby Noah’s Events Center,” Mizutowicz wrote. Hughes said Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton by Hilton are two of the award-winning global brands, so it made sense to extend the growth into the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Hughes also said the openings of these hotels also creates jobs and contributes to the area’s economic development. The rate of development varies by hotel and is dependent upon conditions such as weather. “Over the past few years, the

North Texas region has experienced significant growth, – including a growing number of corporate relocations, a robust convention market and rising tourism,” Hughes wrote. “Dallas-Fort Worth is a central hub for domestic and international travel with Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and DallasLove Field Airport serving millions of leisure and business travelers a month.” Hughes said Hilton really wanted these openings to balance work and play so guests don’t have to change their daily routines. These hotels offer options to enjoy breakfast, work out and work on business. The locations of these hotels are prime to allow guests to enjoy downtime by exploring the local scenery and the food and nightlife options, Hughes said. “We are really proud to offer business and leisure travelers a wider range of options in the upscale market with Hilton Garden Inn and upper mid-priced market with Hampton by Hilton,” Hughes wrote. “Both hotels offer travelers high quality accommodations and amenities such as spacious guest rooms and suites, complimentary Wi-Fi, leisure options such as on-site pools and fitness centers and convenient locations that we’re excited for guests in the DFW metroplex to experience.”

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GREEK LIFE The National Pan-Hellenic Council is beginning National Pan-Hellenic Council Week with a Greek 101 event tonight.

“While being Greek is a big-time commitment and a lot of work, we also like to have fun,” said Dallas junior Sydney Thompson, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. “Strolling further unifies each organization and allows us to display the fun but still challenging side of Greek life.” The members of the council are also excited to host a fundraising skate night that has not traditionally been a part of the week. The money raised will go toward a National PanHellenic scholarship for a Baylor student. “Part of black Greek culture is scholarship because many of us utilize event planning skills such as forming study nights on various days to encourage non-Greek students to partake in educational enrichment,” said New York junior Elissa Arthur, president of the Pi Mu chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. The week will end with a unified community service event where the organizations will join together to give back to the community at Good Neighbor, a faith-based organization that creates a safe place for individuals, families and groups. “Community service serves as a staple of all organizations within NPHC,” said Houston junior Darnelle Desvignes, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. “As minority

groups, we understand that many communities, especially in Waco, need help to continue to perpetuate, and it is our responsibility to give back and continue to contribute in any way possible.” Black Greek life comes with a significant history that has impacted the way things are today. Figures in African-American history such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks and Maya Angelou were part of Divine Nine organizations. “Having these organizations offers an opportunity for students to continue the legacy of the organization and help become a change in their communities,” said Kathleen, Ga., junior Eriq Hardiman, a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. The National Pan-Hellenic Council hopes to continue spreading its unique culture and initiatives throughout Baylor’s campus, Rhone said. “It is important to have black Greek life on Baylor’s campus because of its rich history and its role in fostering diversity among student organizations,” Rhone said. “The sisterhood and brotherhood found within the Divine Nine sororities and fraternities, respectively, is simply unmatched.”

BILINGUAL from Page 1 research and scholarships that promote bilingualism and biculturalism. The third is to engage the community in the institute’s mission. Guajardo said part of engaging the community is working with the K-12 education system, municipalities and the private sector to encourage bilingual education. “With K-12, for example, this is about having K-12 understand clearly that we need a feeder system. In other words, if you send students to us your students would be so much more able to take full advantage of the university if they came to us [as] bilingual, bicultural, biliterate students,” Guajardo said. Students do not have to be bilingual, bicultural or biliterate to attend University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Guajardo said, and they are not required to take any Spanish or bilingual courses, but most students at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley do. “When they first see [bilingual courses], I think they are really shocked,” said Dr. Dagoberto Ramirez, professor at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. “In the pre-K - 12 system, Spanish is not encouraged and celebrated.”

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EXPANSIONS The Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton by Hilton are opening three new properties in the Dallas Fort-Worth area to house travelers on their way through the Lone Star state. The Waco Hilton (above) has 195 rooms and was renovated in 2016 to adapt to Waco’s rise in tourism.

Ramirez teaches a bilingual course called learning framework. The course is intended for first-year or transfer students from community colleges and teaches them to transition from high school to college. “This is a very organic opportunity for us to use the languages that we love – both English and Spanish,” Ramirez said. Ramirez says that allowing students to speak Spanish in the classroom gives them a sense of relief. He said the students were not comfortable using Spanish in the classroom at first, but over time he has seen his students open up and expects them to be speaking more Spanish than English by the end of the semester. Ramirez said there is a saying in Spanish, “A person that speaks two languages is worth two people.” He said that being bilingual opens up many opportunities in any career field, while someone that is mono-linguistic may not have as many opportunities. “They feel that their language is honored, as opposed to it being disrespected in many people’s views,” Ramirez said. “The students are excited.”

Any time we left town, that’s what we would put on,” Darden said. The NPR affiliate originally aired from Castellaw Communications Building but moved to its location on River Street in 2010. KWBU-FM covers news on a local, state and national scale and hosts a variety of shows daily. “We considered any possible way to get it done. I wasn’t teaching at Baylor at the time, and we soon realized that we weren’t going to get our own station and that someone would have to step up,” Darden said. Darden said when Baylor hired a new Public Relations head just prior to 2000, he expressed his desire for a NPR station, and it was agreed that this would be a focus. Riley says the station offers entertainment at all times of the day. “We’re fairly typical of NPR stations. We carry anchor programs. We have NPR news from 4 a.m. and goes until 9 a.m. every morning, and again from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the evening,” Riley said. KWBU-FM has seen a steady listenership climb because of the variety that the station provides daily, according to KWBU. org. “We play classical music in mornings. In fact, KWBU-FM is the only classical music source in Waco,” Riley said. “In middle of the day, we have Texas news. We have a show called Texas Standard at noon on weekdays, and we still air news on weekends. We have weekend edition morning news.”

KWBU’s weekend show, “Wait wait... Don’t Tell Me!” a Peabody Award-winning show, uses current news stories for questions and comedy. Riley says the weekend news quiz show is their most popular hour and is fun to listen to. The show’s host, Peter Sagal, serves up questions in all forms from lightning rounds, tape from NPR news shows, multiple choice, identify the “fake” stories, and fill-in-the-blank limericks. KWBU-FM’s increase in listenership is a result of the demand for NPR services in the community, Riley said. “We provide the only NPR service you can get here. We’ve watched our listeningship climb nearly 60 percent in the last two years. We have about 16,000 people who listen to us regularly each week,” Riley said. One may notice that the last two letters of Waco’s NPR station are recognizable. That is because those last two letters stand for “Baylor University.” KWBU-FM is owned by Baylor University; however, the station is not a department of Baylor and is run by the Brazos Valley Public Broadcasting Foundation. “Baylor University is a very important part of our source of our support, as half of our budget comes from Baylor, but we are not a department of Baylor. We have our own board, and half of them are Baylor employees and half of them are from Waco community,” Riley said. To find out more about KWBU-FM, visit kwbu.org.

PUPPY from Page 1 court system can be very intimidating.” When an organization sponsors a puppy, it pays for “the costs of obtaining a healthy puppy, care and feeding for its first one and a half years of life, veterinary services and all of the training that is necessary prior to placing the dog in a courtroom,” according to the Labs for Children website. More than 700,000 children are victims of abuse and neglect, and there were 3.2 million cases of child abuse investigated last

year in the U.S., according to the Labs for Children website. They believe providing dogs to children who are sharing traumatic experiences in courtrooms gives them courage. “Getting to sponsor even one dog as a chapter would be counted as a success in my book because it will give one special child a friend as they move through the system,” Thompson said.

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This week in Waco: >> Today 4 p.m. — Joyce Jones performs on the organ. Paul Powell Chapel at Truett Theological Seminary. 7-9 p.m. — An Evening of Jazz with Michael Incavo. Dichotomy Coffee & Spirits. 7:30 p.m.— Steve Peterson, Brenth Phillips and Kae Hosoda-Ayer perform on the trombone and piano. Roxy Grove Hall.

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SUPPORT THE ARTS Students from McLennan Community College will be performing “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” a rags-to-riches story where the protagonist uses a book to learn how to become successful. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23 through Feb. 25 at the Ball Performing Arts Center at McLennan Community College. Tickets cost $8 for students and $10 for the general public.

Broadway satire comes to Waco KASSIDY WOYTEK Reporter Thursday marks the 15th Annual Hearts in the Arts Gala, an event dedicated to raising scholarship money for McLennan Community College students majoring in the visual and performing arts. Attendees will go to the opening night of MCC’s production of “How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying” and be treated to receptions before and after the show. The deadline to purchase the $75 gala tickets has already passed. However, those wishing to see the comedic musical can still purchase tickets through MCC’s box office at $10 for the general public and $8 for students. Kim Patterson, executive director of the MCC Foundation, said the event has successfully raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarship money over the past 15 years. “We have a very strong core of supporters in the community,” Patterson said. “I guess you could call them ‘Old Waco,’ those people who have been in the community for

a long time and watched MCC grow over the years.” The pre-show reception has taken place off campus in the past but will move to the historic Northwood House this year. Patterson said she was excited to host the event at a location commonly considered to be a Waco landmark. Northwood House was owned by the family that gave Cameron Park its name. According to Patterson, MCC’s theater program is stronger than that of many four-year universities. She said the talented performers and the recognizable, high-energy music should make “How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying” an entertaining performance for those attending the gala. “It’ll be a fun night and a low-cost way to support the arts,” Patterson said. Kelly Parker, a theater professor at MCC and a Baylor graduate, said the money raised at the Hearts in the Arts Gala each year is indispensable. “Some of our students don’t even have to pay tuition because they receive so much money from the gala,” Parker said. “Some of our students would not be able to attend college without it.”

THE DETAILS: Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday Ticket prices: Students - $8 General public - $10 Where: Ball Performing Arts Center - McLennan Community College Parker said the cast of “How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying” is one of the most musically talented groups he’s ever had the chance to work with. The show follows the young J. Pierrepont Finch as he rises up the ranks from a window washer to the head of a corporation. The secret to his success comes from a book by the same title as the show. “It was Mad Men before Mad Men,” Parker said. “It’s a satire, so it’s putting a critical eye on capitalism and the nature of the business world in general.” The musical received a 1962 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and was

revived on Broadway in 2011 with Daniel Radcliffe playing the main character, Finch. MCC freshman Alec Ehringer said he is honored to play Finch in this weekend’s performance because of the character’s rich history on Broadway. “Finch is a lovable rogue that bounces around and gets into high jinks,” Ehringer said. “But by the end of the show, he learns to appreciate the people around him and what they do for him throughout the show.” Jerry MacLauchlin, a Baylor alumnus and former MCC faculty member, returned to Waco to choreograph the show. According to Parker, MacLauchlin used to work closely with the original choreographer of the show, Bob Fosse. Ehringer said he felt honored to work with MacLauchlin, who has a wealth of experience performing on and off Broadway. “Working with Jerry is a bit like working with a kung-fu master who has been reincarnated into a dance teacher,” Ehringer said. “He’s continually a source of inspiration, and his talent is immediately apparent from the moment you talk to him.”

11:30 a.m.-12:30p.m.— Laugh Yourself to Happy. Baylor Club, 1001 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 4:30 p.m.— Women’s Choir Festival Concert. Jones Concert Hall. 7-9 p.m.— Whitnye Raquel performs. Dichotomy Coffee & Spirits. 7:30-9 p.m.— “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” Ball Performing Arts CenterMCC, 1400 College Drive.

>> Friday 11 a.m.-1 p.m.— Go Red for Women luncheon. Baylor Club, 1001 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 5-9 p.m.— Mardi Gras Bash. Skate World. 7-9:30 p.m.— Sean McConnell performs. Waco Hippodrome, 724 Austin Ave. 8-11 p.m.— Strahan performs. Common Grounds.

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6 Pub offering 7 Science Diet product 8 Nonstick kitchen brand 9 Sketching tablet 10 Shake hands on 11 Harbor strolling spot 12 “One more thing ... “ 13 Not as much 18 Industrial area of western Germany 19 Play for a sucker 24 Post-op areas, briefly 25 Margarita option 27 Ricelike pasta 28 Sound of a tree falling, say 29 Broadcaster 30 __-one: long odds 31 Kappa follower 32 Informed (of) 33 Pale purple 34 Stacy who played Mike Hammer

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No. 9 BAYLOR 36

Oklahoma 26 28 54

Bears stay alive in title race thanks to Motley BEN EVERETT Sports Writer The No. 9-ranked Baylor men’s basketball team defeated Oklahoma 6054 Tuesday night in Waco behind a double-double from junior forward Johnathan Motley. The Bears (23-5, 10-5) survived a second-half surge from the Sooners (9-18, 3-12) to snap a two-game losing streak and remain in the running for second place in the Big 12. Baylor head coach Scott Drew said the game was defined by one thing, defense. “If you like defense, you like tonight’s game,” Drew said. “Both teams defended very well. I’m pleased with holding them to 32 percent [shooting]. You don’t hold many teams to 32 percent [shooting] and 52 points.” Motley propelled the Bears to an early 14-7 lead, scoring nine points on 4-for5 shooting just five minutes into the game. Baylor senior forward Ishmail Wainright grabbed the offensive rebound off a missed 3-pointer and dished it out to junior guard Manu Lecomte who connected from beyond the arc, prompting Oklahoma head coach Lon Kruger to call timeout with his team trailing 19-7. In his first game back from a four-game suspension, junior guard Al Freeman knocked down a jumper off an inbounds play to put the Bears up 24-12 halfway through the first half. Motley said the team had no trouble fitting Freeman back into the rotation following his suspension. “He fit right back in,” Motley said. “He came in and did what he needed to do. I know he’s happy to be back, and we’re happy to have him back.” Oklahoma junior center Khadeem Lattin threw down a ferocious putback dunk to bring the Sooners within 11, but Wainwright rebounded his own free throw and drove the lane for two to put Baylor up 30-17 with four minutes remaining in the half. The two teams exchanged trips to the free throw line for the remainder of the half with the Bears going to the locker room holding a 36-26 edge.

Motley accumulated 13 points and nine rebounds in the first half while freshman forward Kristian Doolittle and freshman guard Kameron McGusty led the Sooners with six points each. Motley started the second half with a 3-pointer from the top of the key to put Baylor up 41-26, but Oklahoma responded with an 10-2 run to bring the game back into single digits. The Sooners refused to go away early in the second half. A jumper from McGusty, a putback from Doolittle and a 3-pointer from freshman guard Jordan Shepherd made it a 49-43 game before McGusty snagged a pass and scored in transition to bring Oklahoma within four with 10 minutes left. Baylor junior center Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. recorded his sixth block of the game which led to a three from Lecomte to give the Bears a 52-47 lead with seven minutes remaining. Lual-Acuil Jr. tied a careerhigh with seven blocks, and he attributes it to the pregame scouting report. “It’s just the scouting report,” Lual-Acuil Jr. said. “The coaches do a good job of showing us the kind of tendencies the players have, so it’s just about about reading it and cutting it off as quick as possible.” Both offenses stalled down the stretch, but Lecomte managed to draw a foul with a minute left and sink both free throws to put Baylor up 57-50. With Oklahoma fouling to stop the clock, the Bears sunk their free throws en route to a 60-54 final score. Motley finished with 21 points and 16 rebounds, his eleventh double-double of the season. McGusty led the Sooners with 13 points. Kruger said he was proud of the way his team played in the second half. “Second half we came out and fought,” Kruger said, “ but Baylor is good. Scott Drew does a great job. We fought much better in the second half, we just couldn’t get some shots to go.” The Bears play Iowa State at 3 p.m. on Saturday in Ames, Iowa, as they look to sweep the season series against the Cyclones.

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DRIVING FOR A PURPOSE Lady Bears junior post player Dekeiya Cohen drives towards the lane in a game against the Oklahoma State Cowgirls on Feb. 18 in Waco. The Lady Bears won the Sic ‘Em for the Cure game 89-67.

Dekeiya Cohen, the unsung hero, vs. Texas NATHAN KEIL Sports Writer To the naked eye, Lady Bears sophomore post player Kalani Brown was the hero on Monday night as No. 4 Baylor came storming back from an 11-point second-half deficit to beat No. 6 Texas 7067. Brown’s 35 points and 13 rebounds led her team in both categories, and she was the steady force that fueled the comeback. Despite Brown’s unstoppable performance in the paint and her smooth and calm demeanor at the freethrow line as she connected on 15 of 16 attempts, Monday night also provided an opportunity for another Lady Bear to make a name for herself junior forward Dekeiya Cohen.

Cohen was thrust into a key role when senior guard Alexis Jones went down in the second quarter with an apparent knee injury. Baylor head coach Kim Mulkey said Jones received an MRI on Tuesday and that Mulkey was hopeful that it was just a knee bruise and not a ligament issue. With Jones’ injury, Cohen said that it was her time to step in and help her team any way she could. “When she [Mulkey] told me I was going to start at half time, I just knew that we just had to go out there and give it all that we had,” Cohen said. “I just went out there and tried to do whatever I could to help my team, whether it was rebounding or just driving and trying to draw fouls.”

Prior to Monday, Cohen was averaging a modest three points per game and three rebounds per game, and she had only played about 11 minutes per contest. With additional playing time on Monday night in Austin, Cohen saw her offensive production increase drastically. Cohen played 21 minutes total in the game, but only one minute in the second half of play. She scored six points, five of which came in Baylor’s big fourth quarter, on two of six shooting from the floor, but she grabbed seven extremely big rebounds, including three on the offensive end to get the Lady Bears additional scoring opportunities. Mulkey said she was looking for players that

could give the Lady Bears some energy and give them a fighting chance. “I wanted tough, resilient kids out there on the floor and give them one shot,” Mulkey said. “[Lauren] Cox hit two big buckets, got some rebounds and altered some shots. Same thing with Dekeiya [Cohen]. She’s a junior, waited her turn. Opportunity knocked tonight, and she got some big offensive boards and putbacks for us.” With the verdict still out on Jones, Cohen might just hear her number called a bit more moving forward. The Lady Bears now have a one-game lead in the Big 12 with two games left to play. They will return home to host Texas Tech for Senior Day at 1 p.m. Saturday.

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