The Omnibus

Another Senator opts out

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Democrat Sen. Evan Bayh from Indiana announced Monday afternoon that he will not seek a third term in the Senate. This announcement comes as a significant blow to Democrats who are worried about losses in the midterm elections.
Bayh was a governor for two terms before elected to the Senate in 1998.

Chapel renovation fund raising begins

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The last but most important item that Pres. C. Pat Taylor discussed at the faculty and staff forum Feb. 11 was the pending Chapel renovations. The Southwest Baptist University Board of Trustees voted to begin fund raising for the work. Pres. Taylor outlined four phases of fund raising that have to be completed.

Contested races are here again

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

For four of the last seven years, the role of Student Body President at Southwest Baptist has gone uncontested. The faint interest students show toward leadership positions in the Student Government Association was rekindled last week when juniors Brian Verslues and Evan Johnson both created Facebook fan pages announcing their candidacies.

Doors open for business students

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

March 2 marks the beginning of a new chapter for SBU's Business department. The Accounting department has applied to create a student charter of the Institution of Management Accountants. The chapter is officially recognized as the Southwest Baptist University Student Chapter of the Greater Ozarks Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants.

Games, prizes and cheap dates

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Bowling Ball, Fit to Be Tied game show and unconventional dates make this year's TWIRP (The Woman Is Required to Pay) week a week to remember.
About 75 students came dressed up to the night of lunar bowling at the first Bowling Ball at Speedway Lanes from 7-9 p.

Kenyan presents forgiveness film

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Only about 500 miles separate Nairobi, Kenya, from Kigali, Rwanda. Hundreds of thousands to possibly a million people were killed in an act of genocide by the Hutu government of Rwanda in 1994.
After moving to the U.S. from Kenya, photojournalist and documentary producer Patrick Mureithi, attended Missouri State University for a degree in Mass Media, graduating in 2001.

Obama is no hero in Jakarta

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Authorities in Indonesia removed a statue of U.S. President Barack Obama from a park in Jakarta, the Indonesian capital. They moved the statue on Monday to the elementary school that the U.S. president attended as a child.
The statue made of bronze was fashioned after a photograph of a 10 year-old Obama wearing shorts with a butterfly sitting on his outstretched thumb.

Media encourages emotional pornography

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Emotional Pornography can be described as "any form of media which stimulates intimate or romantic ideas, emotions, and feelings in the observer such that romantic desire is duly gratified."
Within this description several things like soap operas, romance novels, hyperemotional reality shows, and even some dramatic romance movies fit nicely.

Mold consumes Gott Hall

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Mold has once again sneaked its ugly green face into the rooms of campus dorms. And this time, it has caught the attention of some mold-annoyed guys in Gott dorm.
Crawling in behind wardrobes, hugging the walls; it just isn't a very pretty sight. But this mold didn't just appear all by itself.

Why you should never have pets

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

For all you cat lovers and canine keepers, just skip to the next page because you will loathe this article.
But I must take a stand on an urgent matter. I am dogmatic that I will never own a pet and neither should you.
I didn't always have this view on our furry companions.

"Labor of Love" raises funds and hope

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

What began as a simple method of fund raising for a mission trip to the Philippines has turned into quite the college ministry for freshman Katie Selby.
Selby, a biology and pre-med major, will be taking a two month medical mission trip to the Phillipine village of Butuan City and is using her gifts and passions to earn the money needed to get there.

Angels and Airwaves discover LOVE

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Greater love knows no band than this, than they who would give out their newest album for free.
Angles and Airwaves, the alternative rock band led by Blink-182 guitarist and vocalist Tom DeLonge released their third studio album "LOVE" Sunday, and as a Valentine's gift for their fans, they gave it away for free.

Valentine's Day movie review

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Most people will now think of more than just a day with someone special when they hear the words "Valentine's Day."
The new movie from New Line Cinema, "Valentine's Day," features an all-star comedy cast and follows couples as they live through the special day.

Aging campus pianos hit sour note

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Pianos, the beloved and widely played instrument, may seem outdated in our technological generation. However they are perceived, pianos on campus will only be seen as a thing of the past if they continue to remain barely functional for students.
Dr. Jeff Waters, Acting Dean for the College of Music, Arts and Letters, estimates approximately 45 pianos are on campus and used by 80-100 students per semester.

Wade Watchers

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

"This time I slay everyone and trust no one� it's my chance for redemption," said Benjamin "Coach" Wade to begin episode one of "Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains." After last week's Omnibus article "Coach gets a second chance," many readers wondered how Wade could possibly improve his reputation since he was already labeled a villain.

Welcome Week hinges upon student participation

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

After hosting Bearcats this weekend, current students' eyes were opened to newcomers on campus.
Now is the time to plan for hundreds of new students flooding the campus for Welcome Week.
The success of Welcome Weeks rides on the willingness of current students.

Athlete Spotlight: Courtney Heady

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Courtney Heady, daughter of Randy and Linda, is a very important asset to the Women's Basketball program.
Heady is a 5'7 junior guard, averaging 7.6 points for SBU.
Also last year she led the MIAA in three-point field goals percentage, 43.6 percent.
Along with great three pointers, Heady shot 80.

Dougherty named Athlete of the Week

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Last week of February 8, Ryan Dougherty was named the MIAA Men's Basketball Player of the Week.
This is the first time that Dougherty has received this esteemed award. He is the second player on the Bearcats team to earn this prestigious award.
The only other player to achieve this great stunt for Southwest Baptist is Matt Rogers, who acquired it three times.

Men's tennis falls short to Seminole State

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Southwest Baptist Men's Tennis started off their season less than sensational this past Thursday, losing to Seminole State 1-8 in an Springfield indoor match. Though the score does not reflect it, the match was actually close.
The night started off bleak with all three doubles teams losing.

Softball starts in slump

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

SBU softball has got off to a slow start this season. Their first four games in Arkadelphia, Ark. have all ended in despair.
In their first game of the Ouachita Baptist Classic against Henderson State the Lady Bearcats fell in a gruesome 1-10 loss.
BreAnn Proctor was the only one to cross home plate.

The Beat: USC

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

USC sports are dirty, at least that is the general consensus around the college sports world. In a matter of weeks, the whole world will know for sure. On Feb. 19, the NCAA will meet to talk about what was discovered during the four-year investigation of Southern Cal.

Track breaks five school records

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Five school records and three NCAA provisional marks highlighted the SBU track and field squad's efforts this weekend at the Iowa State Classic. The DMR team of Shawn Etzenhouser, Frank Grant, Nathaniel Rogers and Jeremy Glassmaker ran 10:00.19 to take sixth and provisionally qualify for NCAA championships.

Women fall short to Lady Blues

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

After trailing by 17 points in the early stages of the second half, Rachel Graves and the SBU Bearcats rallied to close the gap but came up short, falling 77-68 to the #13 Washburn Lady Blues. Graves, held scoreless in the first half, flipped the switch in the second half with 20 points.

Wanted: Letters to the Editor

Thu, 22 Aug 2002 04:00:00 GMT

Letters to the Editor are needed

Thu, 06 Feb 2003 05:00:00 GMT