The world of college football was rocked last week — at least that’s what they tell me — when Baylor University demoted president Ken Starr and fired football coach Art Briles after the university’s board of regents received the results…
A Christian feminist response to Baylor
When the Pepper Hamilton summary report was released revealing major failures by Baylor University to comply with Title IX requirements, I read the entire document and was not at all surprised with its findings. It’s not that I thought Baylor…
Getting back to gospel basics is the systemic cure for Baylor’s woes, pastors say
The sexual assault scandal that exploded at Baylor University last week has generated waves of heartbreak, disbelief and outrage. And now add theological reflection to the litany of responses. “For me this underscores the depth of human sin and that…
Baylor places values ahead of victories
Baylor University has risen to the ideals of its Texas Baptist heritage, thanks to the courage and commitment of its board of regents.
Social media buzzing with Baylor fallout
From the New York Times to ESPN, Baylor University is major news since an investigation found it failed to properly handle sexual assault allegations against football players. The planned firing of head football coach Art Briles and the demotion of…
When sexual intercourse is seen as male entitlement
I often hear remarks that today’s society is too sensitive and too focused on political correctness. Ideas, phrases and words that were once acceptable in everyday society are no longer accepted. Certain actions too, that were once commonplace, are now…
Briles fired, Starr reassigned in Baylor shakeup
Ken Starr, previously chancellor and president, will now be chancellor and professor. Head coach Art Briles has been fired, while athletic director Ian McCaw has been place on probation.
At Baylor, the real story isn’t hypocrisy. It’s the victims of sexual assault.
Hypocrisy always makes for a sexy story. Perhaps it’s the justice of seeing the self-righteous get a taste of their own medicine, or maybe it’s like a bad car crash: we can’t bring ourselves to look away. Whatever the reason,…
Baylor University declines comment on reports of president’s firing
Baylor University declined to comment on reports on Tuesday that President Kenneth Starr, the former independent counsel charged with investigating Bill Clinton, has been fired over sexual abuse scandals there.