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CRIME SYSTEM Students report indecent exposure cases Regents greenlight By Katie Keenan proceeding to masturbate as This isn’t the first time a man Pearl, [the] guy asked me for providing a detailed descrip- @keenanarroyo they respond. fitting this description made directions to Whataburger tion of the suspect and report- increases “While I’m talking, he rolls obscene sexual advances by ex- and then asked me if I knew ing the incident immediately Since the summer, there his window down all the way, posing himself to women near someone that lost a puppy that all contribute to the possibility has been an increased num- and I see him literally strok- campus. A similar incident he had on his lap,” said design of the perpetrator being caught, in budget ber of incidents of indecent ing his penis with a smile on took place this past summer, senior Jeanette Hay, who said UTPD Officer Samantha exposure in surrounding his face,” said Jasmine Oh, an and according to multiple com- this man targeted her a couple Carter said to the Daily Texan By Van Nguyen campus areas. aquatic sciences senior who ments on Oh’s Facebook post, of years ago. “When I realized this summer. @nguyen__van UT students have taken to was approached by the man other women had encountered what was happening ... I ran “If this happens to you, get The Board of Regents social media to express their last Friday as she was walking a perpetrator matching this de- away because I was afraid of somewhere where you feel safe, met last week to approve frustration with the incidents, her dog on Tom Green Street scription at least four years ago. what he could’ve done next.” immediately call 911, give a de- a $17.9 billion budget for involving what several students between 33rd and 34th streets. Oh said when she called cam- UTPD emphasizes to stu- scription of what you saw and a the 2017 fiscal year, a 5.4 describe as a young man in a “He didn’t even try to rush pus police, they informed her dents to remain aware of one’s location,” Carter said in the in- percent increase from the silver sedan following women off. He slowly left, and while of two additional incidents that surroundings, especially when terview. “Always be aware, stay previous fiscal year. in West Campus and north I tried to make out his license took place the same day that fit encountering a bold perpetra- off of your phone and always According to UT System campus neighborhoods, ask- plate number, I could barely the description she gave. tor. Writing down the license walk in pairs, whether it’s day- Chancellor William McRa- ing them questions and then re a d it .” “At the corner of 25th and plate number, along with time or nighttime.” ven, the budget increase will help pay for increases in enrollment, clinical care CAMPUS and research. There is a $280 million increase for academics and $381 million increase for clinical Panel discusses campus carry perspectives support. UT is one of the largest public university By Van Nguyen systems in the country. @nguyen__van “Our enrollments continue to grow,” McRaven CBS Austin and The Daily said. “We expect to be at Texan hosted a town hall 225,000 students on cam- Monday at the AT&T Con- pus and online [by the ference Center to discuss the end of 2016]. Total degrees campus carry law with pan- awarded continue [to] go elists from both sides of the up. There’s a 36 percent in- debate. crease from 2005 to 2016.” Senate Bill 11, more com- The System is respon- monly referred to as the sible for $3 billion in re- campus carry law, went search annually. Research into effect Aug. 1 and al- expenditures at the uni- lows license holders to car- versities have gone up, but ry concealed handguns in federal funding for research classrooms. Since its intro- has gone down, which is duction in the Legislature a concern for all the UT last year, the law has been institutions, according a topic of debate on cam- to McRaven. pus. The town hall audience The budget increase will was invited to ask questions help the University retain during the event, and those faculty, as well as allow the who couldn’t make it asked University to bring in more questions through Facebook esteemed faculty to lead and Twitter. new research projects and The five panelists included teach students. four people representing dif- Tuition currently makes ferent campus carry argu- up only 9.3 percent of UT System revenue. Most of ments, with two on each side. Juan Figueroa | Daily Texan Staff the revenue comes from Bob Harkins, associate vice Bryan Jones, Ana López, Bob Harkins, Michael Cargill and Nicholas Roland participated in a live town hall debate over campus president of Campus Safety & carry hosted by CBS Austin and The Daily Texan on Monday evening. the System’s hospitals, clin- Security, also participated but ics and professional fees, stayed neutral. Concealed carry has been Against Campus Carry, said “I feel less safe be- guns. It can only be wors- which together account for The law states that license allowed on campus, but not she has received death threats cause [women] are ened when one person has 42 percent of the budget. holders must conceal their in buildings, since the in- for her involvement with the disproportionately affected a firearm.” UT System hospitals and firearm at all times. Harkins troduction of the concealed protests against the law last by this,” Lopez said “We In July, three professors clinics have around 7 mil- said at the panel that if you handgun license in 1996. week. She believes that guns are the victims of domes- sued the University in an at- lion outpatient visits and see a gun on campus, you Ana López, a panelist and on campus will affect women tic violence that is exas- should call 911. vice president of Students more negatively than men. perated in the presence of PANEL page 3 REGENTS page 2

UNIVERSITY CAMPUS Fenves invites students Adelante connects students to resources to enter lunch lottery By Paul Cobler The Center for @paulcobler Mexican Ameri- can Studies was portunity to talk to [Presi- By Miguel Robles one of many or- @_miguelrobles dent Fenves], I could better Adelante’s long history of helping students connect ganizations and express my concerns about resources tabling with Hispanic organiza- As a way of connect- the school,” psychology ju- at Adelante on ing more directly with the nior Jesus Medina said. “As tions on campus continued Monday evening. students on campus, UT students, we experience Monday night. President Gregory Fenves some of the issues that some The annual event, which will host monthly lunches of the staff doesn’t see.” welcomed about 500 stu- with students who win seats By speaking to students dents for music and free through a lottery system be- firsthand, Fenves can better tacos, provides a base for ginning next month. shape his key goals for the first-year Latino students to Meeting and interacting University including under- be introduced to the vari- with Fenves at larger Univer- graduate discovery, rigorous ous groups on campus that sity events is difficult to do education and research. Stu- cater to them, Adelante co- Juan Figueroa for both students and Fenves, dents who want to become director Santiago Rosales Daily Texan Staff said. according to the Office of future leaders of the world it, and so our role with this “Our goal is to enrich gate the many different or- Latinx outreach since 2000. the President website. This can use this opportunity to event is to make sure that that first-year experience ganization fairs, especially “It’s a resource fair, a cel- opportunity allows students provide concrete feedback it’s as seamless as possible and make sure students find from the perspective of ebration of culture and an to get to know Fenves better that will work to improve the for students.” that home they’re looking a Latinx student. I think event that makes students and share ideas about how to University as a whole. These Adelante was previously for,” Rosales, a finance ju- the Latinx community at aware of the different or- improve the University. lunches allow students to known as Sabado Gigante nior, said. “We realize that UT is pretty strong and so ganizations and resources “I feel like if I have the op- and has been a part of UT’s FENVES page 2 it’s a little difficult to navi- people find their way into ADELANTE page 3

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The Texan strives to present all information fairly, Hospitals see K2 cases spike over past week accurately and completely. If we have made an error, By Katie Keenan and had negative reactions, for the drug to be easily let us know about it. Call Do you really want to be the guinea pig @keenanarroyo which led to the arrest of accessible and difficult for (512) 232-2217 or e-mail who tries this drug out without any idea managingeditor@ three possible dealers who law enforcement to pros- dailytexanonline.com. More than 90 people were in the area. ecute against if someone what the toxicity is? It is naïve to think have been hospitalized APD Lieutenant Kurt was caught using it. The in the span of a week as Thomas said in a press consequences that come that these are just a straightforward the number of K2 in- conference Friday that along with its popularity replacement for THC. COPYRIGHT cidents increases in upon further drug analysis are too much to handle, downtown Austin. of potential evidence found Copyright 2016 Texas Thomas said. Student Media. All articles, K2, also known as spice, on suspects, each could be “It’s inundating patrol re- —John Mihic, photographs and graphics, is a type of synthetic mari- charged with a criminal of- sources and EMS resources Neuroscience associate professor both in the print and online juana that has potentially fense ranging from a mis- alike,” Thomas said. “You editions, are the property detrimental side effects in- demeanor to a felony. have several people in medi- of Texas Student Media description, according to are making an assumption and may not be reproduced cluding vomiting, seizures, “Not only do we inves- cal distress in one location, Moczygemba. that what you are consum- or republished in part or elevated blood pressure, tigate the possession there you’re having to call for buses “If we don’t know it’s ing is actually safe,” Mihic in whole without written profuse sweating and spas- at the scene, but we ques- from other parts of the city.” there, there’s not a whole said. “Do you really want permission. tic movements, according tion these individuals who APD has reason to be- lot we can do about it,” to be the guinea pig who to the Partnership for Drug possess these substances at lieve the drug was trans- Moczgymba said. “It would tries this drug out without Free Kids. length trying to determine ported from Houston to be having informants in any idea what the toxicity TOMORROW’S WEATHER APD was able to identify where the substances they Austin, but where it was the community trying to is? It is naïve to think that three suspected K2 dealers were in possession of origi- manufactured is still un- High Low find the drug before it ac- these are just a straight- Friday after responding to nated from,” Thomas said. known, Thomas said. tually hits the streets.” forward replacement 92 74 a medical emergency call APD is spreading its re- Phyllis Moczygemba, The widespread use of for THC.” on the 700 block of Neches sources thin to accommo- executive director of the K2 isn’t an unheard of phe- The wider problem of Rick Perry doing flamboyant Street near Salvation Army. date the increased amount Austin Drug and Alcohol nomenon. Neuroscience drug abuse and the sus- tango. Two people had taken K2 of people who are badly Abuse Program, said find- associate professor John ceptibility through which affected by this relatively ing a preventative solution Mihic said in a previous K2 was able to catch on so new substance. Although to sudden flares of experi- interview with The Daily quickly is something APD users range from young mental drug use is gener- Texan that synthetic can- says it recognizes. adults to the elderly, ally difficult, especially in nabinoids such as K2 have “There are addiction is- RECYCLE Thomas added that most regards to synthetic mari- dangerous side effects, in- sues in our community K2 dealers APD has en- juana. Drugs like these cluding psychosis and mas- and we understand that countered have been are manufactured off the sive tachycardia, or racing just arresting everybody your copy of youth. Thomas believes radar, and pinpointing of the heart. is not the end-all answer,” its wide appeal is due to their origin isn’t a primary “You have no idea what said Thomas. lax laws that made a way component of anyone’s job you are getting, and you

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time employees by the begin- REGENTS ning of 2018. continues from page 1 R. Steven Hicks, Board of around 1.4 million in-patient Regents vice chairman, said hospital stays annually. he believes the administration The Dell Medical School can do more to provide for UT welcomed its first class this System students. summer and is in the process “I think this is a good start of adding three new buildings by cutting 10 percent of the with the help of Travis Coun- workforce, but I think there’s ty taxpayers and the Board a lot more that can be done,” of Regents. Hicks said. “If we can save McRaven said as the UT $10 million a year out of our System grows, it will need budget, that could be used for an administration that can two brand-new buildings on support and drive the work our campuses.” done and the System will also Paul Foster, Board of Re- need to spend their money gents chairman, is committed more efficiently. to supporting a world-class McRaven proposed a plan education and research, and to to cut 10 percent of the UT providing the best healthcare System Administration work- possible, which he believes is force, which is close to 130 reflected from the increase in full-time employees, by the the budget. end of 2017 to free up reve- “A $17.9 billion budget is nues to provide for students in not something that any of the System. us take lightly,” Foster said. He has also implemented a “We recognize the enor- soft hiring freeze for now and mous responsibility we have expects to be down to 794 full approving this.” Infographic by Kelly Smith | Daily Texan Staff

Cocks not Glocks ADELANTE member Ana continues from page 1 López speaks at There are a lot of organizations a campus carry available on campus,” said town hall meet- Brandelyn Franks Flunder, that are co-ed or reach out to ing hosted by director of the Multicultur- everybody, but I wanted to find The Daily Texan al Engagement Center. “It and CBS Austin used to be more of an en- something that fit my culture at the AT&T tertainment piece, and we’d and fit my identity.” Conference Cen- have a lot of organizations ter on Monday evening. perform, but over the past —Carla Rivera, few years, we’ve been re- Computer science freshman ally focusing on academics and encouraging folks to be academically successful thing that Adelante does organizations that are co- and sound.” for the University commu- ed or reach out to every- Juan Figueroa The Multicultural En- nity, according to Shalom body, but I wanted to find Daily Texan Staff gagement Center puts on Hernandez, vice president something that fit my cul- six programs throughout for the Hispanic Student ture and fit my identity,” PANEL guns in classrooms would panelists, said campus carry Hospitals see K2 cases spike over past weekwelcome week to introduce Association. Rivera said. hinder academic discussion would make it easier for de- continues from page 1 students to campus. “I think it’s magnificent Rivera’s parents are both when debating controversial pressed students to commit Do you really want to be the guinea pig “We really just want to that they have Adelante,” Mexican, and she said the tempt to block the campus topics. Michael Cargill, owner suicide. The addition of the bring first-year students Hernandez said. “Everyone values she was raised with carry law from taking effect. of Central Texas Gun Works law would not factor into this, who tries this drug out without any idea together and show them knows about it rather than are reflected in the various The lawsuit stated that the and one of the panelists, does Cargill said. what the toxicity is? It is naïve to think how they can get involved,” just knowing about a single groups tabling at the event. law would not offer profes- not believe it will be an issue. Government freshman Franks Flunder said. “I try organization, it gives us the “A big part of Mexican sors equal rights under the “It’s not an issue at the Tex- Maria Düster attended the that these are just a straightforward not to say it’s a unifying ability to connect with oth- culture is family,” Rivera Fourteenth Amendment be- as State Capitol, where you panel and hopes the voices of replacement for THC. thing because I can’t guar- er students faster and easier said. “A lot of values and cause it required them to al- have your most heated de- students and faculty members antee that people are going and I just love it.” the things that are impor- low guns in classrooms. bates take place,” Cargill said. are heard going into the next to feel unified, but it’s defi- Computer science fresh- tant to me come from my The judge ruled that the “That’s where laws are writ- Legislative session. —John Mihic, nitely a place for them to at man Carla Rivera said Ad- family, and so I think His- plaintiffs failed to establish a ten. Those people hate each “Campus carry was passed Neuroscience associate professor least feel connected.” elante appealed to her be- panic organizations trans- likelihood of success and de- other there. They argue, they by [a] Legislature that did not Creating a medium for cause it was an event that late a lot of those things nied the lawsuit two days be- fight, but no one’s ever pulled take the students’ and faculties’ are making an assumption Hispanic student organiza- reached out directly to His- into the things that they do fore the fall semester started. a gun out and shot anyone.” opinions into consideration,” that what you are consum- tions to meet inquiring stu- panic and Latino students. and how they give back to One of the arguments in Government professor Düster said. “It was decided ing is actually safe,” Mihic dents is the most important “There are a lot of the community.” the lawsuit claimed having Bryan Jones, one of the five for us instead of with us.” said. “Do you really want to be the guinea pig who tries this drug out without CAMPUS any idea what the toxicity The Center is? It is naïve to think that for Mexican these are just a straight- American Stud- forward replacement ies chose John for THC.” Morán González, The wider problem of a Mexican-Amer- drug abuse and the sus- ican literature ceptibility through which professor, as its K2 was able to catch on so new director. quickly is something APD says it recognizes. “There are addiction issues in our community and we understand that just arresting everybody is not the end-all answer,” said Thomas. Courtesy of Alberto Gonzalez Center for Mexican American Studies welcomes new director By Forrest Milburn reference anthology devoted to on the Border, 1910-1920” @forrestmilburn Latin literature. exhibit at the Bullock Texas “I am extremely impressed State History Museum in early The College of Liberal Arts’ with John’s scholarly creden- 2016. The exhibit attracted UT Center for Mexican Amer- tials and leadership qualities,” about 500,000 visitors and re- ican Studies has selected pro- said Randy Diehl, dean of the ceived an Award of Merit in fessor John Morán González as College of Liberal Arts, in a the “Leadership in History” its new director. press release. “He has my full category by the American As- González previously had a support as the new Director sociation for State and Local courtesy appointment with the of CMAS.” History in 2016. Department of Mexican Amer- In 2010, Tejas Foco of the González attended Princ- ican and Latina/o Studies. He National Association for Chi- eton University, graduating teaches courses in Latina/o cana and Chicano Studies magna cum laude with a bach- cultural studies, Mexican awarded González with the elor’s degree in English litera- American literature and late “Letras de Aztlán Premio.” ture in 1988. He then gradu- 19th-century U.S. literature. He González is also a founding ated from Stanford University has published in journals such member of Refusing to For- with a master’s in 1991 and a as American Literature, Azt- get, a public history project Ph.D. in 1998, both in English lán and Nineteenth-Century dedicated to increasing aware- and American literature. He Contexts. González also edited ness about early 20th-century began his career at UT as an The Cambridge Companion history of anti-Mexican racial English assistant professor in to Latina/o American Litera- violence in Texas. As part of 2002 before receiving a promo- Joshua Guerra | Daily Texan file phototure, published in 2016. This the project, Gonzalez helped tion to associate professor with UT President Gregory Fenves will host monthly lunches with students to connect more directly with them. 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COLUMN Small government limits disaster responses G. Elliott Morris Daily Texan Senior Columnist @gelliottmorris The outright hypocrisy of many legis- Americans would be well served to re- member that it was not just Kanye West who lators is disadvantageous in and of criticized President George W. Bush over his itself; elected officials often need to weak response to Hurricane Katrina. Indeed, many politicians on the right also flanked appear reliable and representative Bush (as he vacationed at his Texas ranch) to stay in power. and his administration for failing to respond to the devastating damage from the storm. The Louisiana Senator is not the only Now, as the Pelican State faces massive elected official from the state who repeatedly cleanup from flooding and Florida has its voted against the real interests of his con- calls for Zika support rejected by Congress, stituents. Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana’s small-government Republicans are rearing first congressional district, who also signed their hypocritical heads once again. the letter, is a climate change skeptic as well. Republican presidential candidate Donald Sen. David Vitter and Reps. Charles Bousta- Trump, who has been an advocate for simplify- ny, John Fleming, Cedric Richmond, Ralph ing the tax code and decreasing the size of gov- Abraham and Garret Graves also signed Sen. ernment, repeatedly criticized President Obama Cassidy’s request. for not immediately visiting flood-ravaged Ba- On the Atlantic coast, Florida is facing a ton Rouge. Although Trump is not calling on healthcare crisis as funding for Zika relief Daulton Venglar | Daily Texan file photo the president to increase disaster relief funds or runs dry. Congress, which will not gavel in a A man surveys flooding in Austin on May 25, 2015. As the prevalence of flooding disasters has direct federal resources, the politicized request session until Sept. 5, failed to pass a relief bill increased, the limited amount of government funds to respond has become more problematic. of a presidential visit underscores hypocrisy over partisan quarrels. Republicans contin- that is clear in other segments of the party. Why ued their shameless crusade against women’s These are only the latest in developments that parties should shift towards making prom- should the president interject federal resources health and pork-barreled the $1.1 billion exhibit the failure of America’s major legislature ises they can actually keep; if Republicans only when it is expedient, convenient and politi- relief bill with measures that would defund to provide necessary services for embattled citi- acknowledge that big government can offer cally beneficial for state politicians? Planned Parenthood, bating Democrats to zens. The outright hypocrisy of many legislators flood and disease relief, among other sup- Republican congressmen from Louisiana vote against the spending. Many members of is disadvantageous in and of itself; elected offi- port, perhaps they should cease their anti- also penned a letter calling on Obama to sup- the Grand Old Party — which has small-gov- cials often need to appear reliable and represen- big government campaign. Similarly, Demo- port flooded regions of Louisiana, this time ernment provisions in its platform — refuse tative to stay in power. cratic politicians may need to re-evaluate asking for a disaster declaration. The letter to acknowledge their own hypocrisy and fail The real effects of this perpetual misrep- their means of helping those less fortunate if was published by Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to serve their fellow Americans. resentation (both of their constituencies and they can’t keep their promises — even if their against relief for Superstorm Sandy in 2012. Although prevalent, hypocrisy from public of their own policies), however, are yet to be failure to do so is a product of that original Cassidy has also voted against research on officials and figures is nothing new. In July, I determined — although I expect symptoms GOP hypocrisy. Compromise, as well as con- climate change, which is especially disastrous wrote about Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick break- may include punishing incumbent elected sistency, could be key to good policy-making to his state: A recent report states that the ing his promise of small government by order- officials and disenfranchisement of those not in the future. equivalent of one football field of land there ing school districts to ignore the federal govern- benefiting from the political process. Morris is a government junior from Port is lost to rising tides every hour. ment’s directive regarding transgender students. Whatever the consequences may be, both Aransas.

COLUMN International students need more support to thrive By Alina Agha A huge contributor to the difficulties in- Daily Texan Guest Columnist ternational students experience is limited @alinaagha96 support from their academic institution and community. Daniel Chapman, a UT alum This year the University of Texas welcomed who ran for Student Government president its largest freshman class to date — more than last spring, commented in an email on the 8,500 wide-eyed, eager students ready to make lack of representation of international stu- their mark on the 40 Acres. Nearly all are your dents in SG during his campaign. average American students, but a handful of “I think there’s a perception around cam- them — about 400 — are from different coun- pus that international students, particularly tries around the world. students who stay for one or two semesters on Many international students may go through study abroad, aren’t considered ‘real UT stu- several stages of adjustment in their time study- dents,’” said Chapman. “UT needs to ensure ing in a different country. First comes the ex- that international students have the resources citement for change and new experiences, but needed to thrive here not only because [it is] then a period of “disintegration,” an experience the right thing to do, but also because its in- of frustration and homesickness, can prevent ternational reputation is at stake if those stu- international students from assimilating into dents return to their home countries.” the surrounding community. Moreover, there Huixin Li, an advertising graduate student are so few of them that it’s often easy to stick from China, noted that she has faced troubles together rather than leave their comfort zone with language barriers while in class. and befriend local students. “If international students don’t understand “When international students come [to UT], and digest lectures from professors, they would Mariana Munoz | Daily Texan file photo there is a desire to reach out and meet domes- face difficulties in terms of class participations Students and faculty walk in and out of the UT International Office on February 15, 2015. tic students, get to know anybody in the com- and contributions to group projects,” she said. While the University has thousands of international students, not all adapt to Univeristy life. munity,” international student adviser Menelike Students at other universities have also had Deresse said. “But just being from a different similar experiences. For her thesis, Yumiko countries and the rest of the university. make up an essential part of this university’s country, it’s kind of hard to break that barrier as Owens, a student from East Tennessee State So universities, especially UT, must start community, and they deserve the same re- it is for anybody that’s coming to a new school, University, interviewed a Kenyan student with the community of professors and stu- spect and experiences any other American but for international students it’s how they try to who recalled when her professor couldn’t un- dents who will interact with those who come student on this campus receives. break that barrier, whether they don’t know the derstand her English. Issues like these accen- from very different backgrounds. Despite be- Agha is a public relations junior from Kirachi, culture...[or] they’re not perfect in their English.” tuate barriers between students from other ing small in number, international students Pakistan.

COLUMN Safe spaces remain vital to fostering diverse voices Janhavi Nemawarkar and fellow students, the new activist vocabulary versations are not always comfortable. Last year Daily Texan Senior Columnist of “safe spaces,” “trigger warnings” and “microag- in the MEC, the Asian Desi Pacific Islander @janhavin97 gressions” filtered into the mainstream. American Collective facilitated a dialogue be- Those who decry the creation of safe spaces tween members of the Asian and black commu- … when a university attempts to The University of Chicago drew controversy often have very little idea of what they actually nities on campus about the case of Peter Liang, last week when its Dean of Students, John (Jay) are. Safe spaces are simply places where people, an Asian-American NYPD officer who shot shut down these centers of activ- Ellison, wrote a letter to their incoming freshman especially those who face marginalization, can and killed Akai Gurley, an unarmed black man. ism, the stifling of student’s per- class opposing the creation of safe spaces. The va- feel comfortable enough to talk about their expe- While the ensuing conversation about the role lidity of safe spaces has generated endless posts riences. These spaces are not assaults on freedom of Asian-Americans solidarity in protests of po- spectives is the true breach of the and think pieces, all grappling with the supposed of speech, or even just places where progressive lice brutality may have been uncomfortable for protection of academic freedom. conflict between ensuring tolerant student envi- millennial cry-babies go to lick their wounds — some, it was ultimately necessary. But that con- ronments and the freedom of speech. they are vital, thriving hubs of conversation and versation could only take place in a space where the stifling of student’s perspectives is the true But there isn’t a conflict. Safe spaces will always student activism. students could feel respected and free enough to breach of the protection of academic freedom. be an essential part of student participation on On a campus such as UT, where minority stu- voice their experience. UChicago’s letter conjures the worst caricature college campuses. dents can feel invisible in the midst of an over- By hiding behind phrases like “protecting of entitled millennials, a lie made up by those Universities across the country have struggled whelmingly white student body, “safe spaces” are academic freedom,” universities mask the fact who refuse to take the experience of those who to form an appropriate response to this increased places to seek out others like ourselves in order that they are only protecting the hegemonic have faced discrimination and trauma seriously. demand for so-called “safe spaces,” culminating to, if you will, confirm that we exist and that our belief systems and the students who are al- Every university wants to claim diversity as a in UChicago’s troubling opposition to places experiences are valid. These spaces manifest in ready powerful. No one who understands strength of its student body, but one cannot do where students “can retreat from ideas and per- the form of clubs and religious organizations, as the function of university wants to hinder so if it offers no support to its minority students. spectives at odds with their own.” Last fall, the is- well as UT-sanctioned spaces like the Gender academic freedom — it’s a given that chal- But hey — I’m just a millennial. So I’ll be cry- sue reached a boiling point as multiple campuses and Sexuality Center and the Multicultural En- lenging ideas and novel perspectives in the ing in my safe space until all these ideas that I across the country erupted in massive student gagement Center. classroom are instrumental to the intellectual don’t agree with finally go away. protests centered around students’ experiences Amazingly, a great amount of learning and growth of students. But when a university at- Nemawarkar is a Plan II sophomore from with racism. Amid the strife with administrators dialogue erupts from these places, and the con- tempts to shut down these centers of activism, Austin.

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INNOVATION Future of humanities lies in integration with digital world

By Julianne Hodges Digital humanities inte- according to English associate to Hinrichs. @JayHodges2018 grates computers and com- professor Lars Hinrichs. Some “Our students are going out putational methods with the datasets can reach billions of into careers that involve not At first glance, it would seem humanities in order to dis- words, which Hinrichs said is just using technology but re- that computer scientists and cover more about topics that too big for a human researcher ally thinking through technol- humanities researchers live in could not be found using tra- to analyze over a lifetime. ogy,” English professor Matt different worlds. ditional methods. These meth- “We’re talking about data Cohen said. “If they have a Today, however, computers ods include digital archiving, sets that are so big that you can’t lot of different opportunities can help human researchers electronically searching doc- get any insights about them us- in a lot of different areas, it better study traditionally hu- uments and using language- ing traditional methods,” Hin- will enhance their chances of man subjects — such as lin- processing computing. richs said. “You know how to getting a job.” guistics, literature and archae- According to Adam Rabi- read up close, how to weight Although interdisciplinary ology — in a field known as nowitz, team member and things properly, if you’re a clas- work is common at UT, Clem- digital humanities. During the archaeology associate pro- sically trained humanist, but ent said the school doesn’t have summer of 2017, UT will host fessor another way to think the digital stuff gives you the the formal infrastructure that Illustration by Mel Westall | Daily Texan Staff an interdisciplinary research about digital humanities in- big picture.” this work requires. digital humanities certificate, institute called DH@UT aimed volves converting qualitative While the workshop for the “Formalizing and bring- that share similar tools is to have a permanent center at training students in this information, such as literature pop-up institute won’t start ing to the surface things that to collaborate. new field. and language, into quantita- until next summer, the digital people are already doing at “The interdisciplinary na- at the University with its own DH@UT is one of three tive information that can be humanities research team is UT allows folks to find other ture of it is fundamental for courses and researchers. pop-up institutes, or short- analyzed statistically. currently busy coming up with people to work with,” Clem- the community of practice to “There have been several term interdisciplinary teams, “Digital humanities is about a curriculum for an under- ent said. “It facilitates col- move forward and not just things beginning to develop that will conduct workshops using technology in humani- graduate certificate program to laboration and allows people keep doing the same stuff over over the past few years looking next summer. DH@UT will be ties research, but it’s also about complement the institute. to have a better sense of how and over again,” Rabinowitz at things from digital humani- led by Tanya Clement, an assis- thinking about technology A more formal digital hu- digital humanities can and said. “When you can have a ties,” said Katie Pierce Meyer, tant professor in the School of from a humanist perspective,” manities structure at UT does happen.” tool that is developed in one the humanities librarian for Information, and will include Clement said. “It’s kind of a can help humanities stu- Interdisciplinary work can context and then reapplied in a architecture and planning. “I professors from the College of two-way street.” dents gain more market- help create new ideas and new way in a different context, think this is just one more step Liberal Arts and staff from UT Digital humanities gives hu- able skills and more job op- share methods across fields, everyone wins.” in bringing together a lot of Libraries. The pop-up institutes manities researchers the abil- tions, such as working with Hinrichs said. According to Hinrich, people in one space to ham- are an initiative by the Office of ity to work with larger datasets data at museums or libraries, Rabinowitz said it is the end goal of the DH@UT mer out what that looks like the Vice President of Research. and find patterns within them, after they graduate, according beneficial for disciplines pop-up institute, as well as the at U T.”

ENGINEERING Chemical engineering team develops color-changing window coating By Lawrence Goodwyn more energy-efficient and darken. When an electron The team formed the mate- the compound. Henkelman would be a very interesting @Tyler_Goodwyn climate-controlled spaces. is removed from the atoms, rial at low temperatures, a key used theoretical modeling to application for it.” The window coating is the window loses its tint and aspect to their research that figure out a realistic structure Milliron licensed the ma- Like transition lenses for made out of an inorganic becomes transparent. kept costs low. This allowed consistent with Milliron’s and terial to a company she co- houses and cars, new technol- compound called niobium Niobium oxide is a highly the material to adhere to a va- the Synchrotron Radiation founded, Heliotrope Technol- ogy will allow users to change oxide, which can be acti- disorganized compound, and riety of surfaces, such as glass. Facility’s data. ogies. She said the team’s next the tint of their windows with vated using a power supply its atoms are hard to locate. “Normally, when you make Milliron said that al- step is maximizing how dark the touch of a button. of less than four volts — the “We had to use a oxides, you heat the metals though the material will or light the tint can get. Delia Milliron, a UT power of approximately three whole set of techniques very hot, then it forms an ox- not be commercially avail- “What’s just becoming pos- chemical engineering associ- AA batteries. to get insight into the ide, but that limits the types able for a few years, she sible, partly because of faster ate professor, and her team Milliron said the material structure [of niobium oxide], of material you can use, and is excited about the many computers and better algo- developed a flexible window works similarly to a battery, things like spectroscopy, and it becomes less applicable possible applications. rithms and through design, is coating that can control the where a charge activates the we then collaborated with sci- to things like soft plastics,” “I’m probably most excited that we can try out new met- amount of heat and sunlight material and changes the elec- entists at the European Syn- chemistry professor Graeme about using the material for als and see how they interact entering through a window. tronic state of the niobium at- chrotron Radiation Facility, Henkelman said. panoramic sunroofs for cars,” with sunlight in an electro- This material couldoms. When an atom gains an where they used X-ray tech- Henkelman, who worked Milliron said. “You want to chromic way,” Henkelman be used to create “smart electron from the charge, it has niques to help identify the alongside Milliron, used the- have some light coming in, but said. “Experimenting with windows” in cars, hous- a new visible absorption spec- structure of the compound,” oretical chemistry methods sometimes it can be too hot new materials for the future is es and airplanes, making trum that makes the window Milliron said. to develop the structure of or too bright, and I think that really what’s next.”

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Head coach Charlie Strong MARINERS and several players met with the media on Monday before the team’s matchup against Notre Dame on Sept. 4. ATHLETICS The Longhorns hope to avenge last year’s 3-38 loss to the Fighting Irish and expressed confidence heading into week ASTROS one. But despite the optimism, there are still plenty of unan- 6 swered questions in Austin. RED SOX Strong not ready to name starting quarterback There was plenty of quarterback talk Monday, but none of it TAMPA BAY answered who will get the starting nod against Notre Dame. Strong refused to name a starter despite persistent questioning, opting to keep it a secret until TODAY IN Texas takes the field Sunday. HISTORY “I know who is going to start,” Strong said. “But we’ll see who runs out there on Sunday.” However, Strong has a clear Rachel Zein | Daily Texan file photo vision for the position this sea- Senior quarterback Tyrone Swoopes scrambles for extra yardage against Kansas on Nov. 11, 2015. Swoopes is locked in a 1905 son. He said the Longhorns quarterback battle with freshman Shane Buechele, and head coach Charlie Strong has yet to announce Sunday’s starter. will stick with their choice even Ty Cobb makes if there are early struggles, al- the freshmen will be over- there on the field, you don’t see and senior quarterback Tyrone as Notre Dame’s. The Fight- his Major League lowing the starter to establish a whelmed when the lights come or hear anything else.” Swoopes have fared well in the ing Irish finished in the top Baseball debut rhythm with the starting unit. on at Darrell K Royal-Texas new offensive scheme through- 40 scoring defenses in 2015. Memorial Stadium on Sun- New offense ready for first out spring and fall camps. Texas Strong complimented Notre for the Detroit Freshmen thrown into the day. But Texas is confident its challenge hopes its bevy of offensive weap- Dame’s defensive line, calling Tigers. Cobb spotlight early upperclassmen can pick up Offensive coordinator Sterlin ons will shine in the new system. it “the most physical front four The Longhorns looked un- the slack and help the fresh- Gilbert is looking to re-energize “We have more opportunities that we’ll face all season long.” ranks second prepared on national television men adjust to the pressure of a a Longhorn offense that ranked to give our playmakers the ball Texas is confident its of- behind Pete Rose against Notre Dame last year, primetime matchup. No. 83 in points per game in when we need to,” sophomore fense can score points despite in MLB history going three-and-out on four of “[The freshmen] have to go 2015. Players and coaches have wide receiver John Burt said. finishing No. 8 in the Big 12 in their first five drives. The team out and play, just like any other praised Gilbert’s up-tempo at- “The passing seems easier and points per game. But the unit with 4,191 hits. fell behind 17-0 in the first half, game,” sophomore linebacker tack, namely for its simplicity more fluid than it did last year.” will have a chance to prove it on and failed to make ground in Malik Jefferson said. “It’s just a and speed. But Gilbert’s offense has yet Sunday night. the second. game. There’s no crowd, nobody Strong said both freshman to face an opposing defense, TOP TWEET Strong said there’s no doubt else. When you’re focused out quarterback Shane Buechele let alone one as impressive Kris Boyd @kris23db FOOTBALL MEN’S GOLF “I hate when the students at UT just Motivated Longhorns stare at the athletes! I’m like ‘hello, we’re look for redemption human, just like you’ Don’t just stare. Talk, By Claire Cruz late June. Ghim advanced we talk back” @claireecruz5 furthest, competing until the round of 32. Oregon’s redshirt junior “Getting a chance to Sulman Raza rolled in a compete in a USGA event SPORTS six-foot birdie putt on the with some of your clos- 10th hole at the Eugene est friends is awesome,” BRIEFLY Country Club on June 1. Funk said after the open- Goldhoff, Ito to play The putt gave the Ducks ing round. “Any time I get their first NCAA title to play golf with those guys in Oracle ITA Masters while denying Texas of its I’m having fun, smiling Texas doesn’t embark fourth championship. and joking around.” on its 2016–17 tennis The Longhorns fought Three talented freshmen season until Sept. 16, but valiantly, taking Oregon will add depth to Texas’ the Longhorns are already to three extra holes be- roster. The 2016 recruiting making collegiate tennis fore Raza’s putt clinched class is led by Drew Jones, news. Senior George Rachel Zein | Daily Texan file photo the title. As the fall season a four-time All-State hon- Goldhoff and freshman Junior quarterback Baker Mayfield and the Sooners head into the season ranked No. 3 in the gets set to begin on Sept. oree and UIL District 8-4A Yuya Ito were invited to AP Poll, but they’ll have their hands full against the surging Houston Cougars in week one. 16 at the Olympia Fields Champion from Decatur play at the 2016 Oracle Golf Club in Illinois, High School. Both Nick ITA Masters next month. Texas will use that loss Costello of Westlake and The annual Oracle ITA Mayfield meets Houston, Hill as motivation. Memphis native Parker Masters is comprised of “We’ll sting for a while, Sexton look to make an 32 collegiate athletes from there’s no question about impact in their first year. around the nation and is starts for TCU this weekend it,” head coach John Fields With Fields — the Dave one of only four national said after the loss. “Until Williams and Big 12 coach championship events during the season. This year’s By Sydney Rubin & in 2015. No. 13 TCU named ju- we get back here next year, of the year — at the helm tournament will take Shane Lewis The high-profile matchup nior quarterback Kenny Hill that taste in our mouth for his 19th season and an place in Malibu, Califor- kicks off Saturday at 11 a.m. the starter Thursday after a will be present.” abundance of experienced nia on Oct. 13-16. The 2016 NCAA football contested quarterback battle Fortunately for Texas, veterans, Texas checks in Goldhoff made his season kicks off this week with Jim Grobe takes over as with sophomore Foster Saw- four of the five members at No. 1 in the Bushnell way into the field via the an action-packed slate. Three Baylor’s head coach yer. Hill sat out the 2015 sea- on the national champion- Golfweek Coaches Pre- Big 12 Conference’s bid, of the 10 teams in the Big 12 It was a controversial off- son after transferring from ship lineup are returning season Poll. but Ito snuck in by way — Kansas State, No. 3 Okla- season for Baylor, one that ul- Texas A&M, where he had an this season. But the Longhorns aren’t of an at-large selection, homa and Texas — open their timately culminated with the up-and-down career. Senior Gavin Hall and satisfied with the No. 1 making him one of four season against ranked teams. firing of head coach Art Briles. In 2014, Hill led A&M to juniors Doug Ghim, Scot- ranking after ending their players selected as a “wild Other teams, including No. 23 Briles was terminated after a 5-0 start, highlighted by a tie Scheffler and Tay- 2015–16 season at No. 2. card.” Ito had the highest Baylor and No. 13 TCU, start reports surfaced showing he record-breaking performance lor Funk will lead the The team hopes to solidify Universal Tennis Rating fresh with a new coach and failed to take appropriate ac- against South Carolina in Longhorns in a quest their top ranking with a among those vying for an quarterback, respectively. tion regarding sexual miscon- which he threw for 511 yards. for their fifth straight national title this year. at-large bid. Here are some of the top Big duct committed by his players. However, Hill struggled the Big 12 Championship “Coach Fields is just an A native of Japan, Ito 12 storylines for week one. The Bears now look toward in- rest of the way and went on to and 11th straight NCAA incredible coach to be play- heads to Texas with sever- terim head coach Jim Grobe to be benched midway through Tournament appearance. ing for,” Hall said after the al international accolades. Oklahoma opens season lead the team. the season. He was later sus- All four Longhorns stayed national championship. “I He’s been ranked as high with big test vs. Houston Grobe inherits a talented pended for a violation of team busy during the summer don’t take for granted what as No. 62 in the Interna- Both the Sooners and No. group — one that finished last rules that same season. Hill will and closed the offseason we did, and I just know that tional Tennis Federation 15 Cougars teams are coming season 10–3 — and will begin count on an experienced sup- by competing in the U.S. we’ve got a good chance to world junior rankings and off successful 2015 seasons. this year ranked No. 23. But in porting cast, notably an offen- Amateur in Michigan in win next year.” has earned two victories Oklahoma went to the College the midst of the controversy that sive line with four juniors and at ITF events. Football Playoff last year after surrounds the program, Grobe one senior. The defense also Goldhoff proved his an 11-2 season, while Houston said he realizes this season is retains many key players from prowess for Texas at the topped a 10 –3 Florida State about much more than football. last year’s 11-2 campaign and NCAA Championships, team in the Chick-fil-A Bowl “As a coach, winning is im- features seven upperclassmen. going 3-0 at No. 1 singles to cap off a 13–1 season. portant,” Grobe said. “At the TCU head coach Gary Pat- while sending the Long- The two look to continue same time, I want to assure the terson believes Hill is ready horns to the round of 16. the momentum into Saturday Baylor family that every deci- for another shot in a starting His ITF ranking soared to morning’s showdown at NRG sion we will make in this foot- quarterback role. a career-best No. 40. Stadium in Houston. ball program will be made with “He’s been unbelievable,” Before Goldhoff and Ito The Sooners have a slew of Baylor University, her students Patterson said. “[The way] he’s compete in Malibu, they’ll offensive talent in junior quar- and students-athletes in mind.” attacked [the] offseason, how first start the season for terback Baker Mayfield — an The Bears open their season he’s attacked trying to become a Texas at the Racquet Club early Heisman candidate — at home against Northwestern starting quarterback. He’s been Collegiate Invitational in and junior running back Sama- State on Friday. pretty serious about it.” Daulton Venglar | Daily Texan file photo Midland, Texas, on je Perine. The Cougars back The Horned Frogs take on Sept. 16. senior quarterback Greg Ward, TCU names Hill starting South Dakota State in Fort Senior Gavin Hall and Texas went all the way to the Na- tional Championship last season but fell to Oregon in a —Tyler Horka who threw for 2,828 yards quarterback Worth on Saturday. playoff. Hall said the Longhorns can win it all this year. COMICS 7

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MOVIE REVIEW | ‘XOXO’ ‘XOXO’ seethes with ambition, reeks of mediocrity By Sebastian Sada on them — is aggravating and @sseebbaasstian diminishes “XOXO”’s potential for success. “Peace, Love, Unity and Re- The film’s surplus of music spect,” four tenants of electron- video footage and cinematic ic dance music culture, remain material is exacerbated by the underdeveloped in Christo- heavily clichéd, uneven screen- pher Louie’s feature-length play at its core. Louie’s decision homage to EDM. His directo- to center the story around six rial debut, “XOXO,” is pieced characters works against him, together by narrative tangents in large part because appropri- that are as ambitious as they ate exposition remains absent are disappointing. from the narrative altogether. In “XOXO,” an aspiring DJ Although viewers are provided named Ethan (Graham Phil- with some details about the lips) secures the opportunity characters and the issues they of a lifetime when he’s selected intend to overcome, their prog- to perform at a popular music ress fails to resonate as a result festival. With the help of his of having nearly empty back- best friend and manager, Tariq stories to support them. (Brett DelBuono), he travels to This missing exposition, the festival and meets an eccen- discouraging as it may be, fore- tric couple (Hayley Kiyoko and shadows another major flaw Colin Woodell) committed in “XOXO”’s screenplay — the to sharing one last date before lack of appropriate resolution. parting ways. Simultaneously, Several of the issues plaguing a hopeless romantic named the film’s central characters re- Krystal (Sarah Hyland) search- main unresolved by the end of es for a potential “soulmate” the film, frustrating any viewer — all while booming music, who has endured 92 minutes vibrant visuals and intoxi- of mediocrity. Photo courtesy of Netflix cated individuals swarm the The insignificant exposi- “XOXO,” a Netflix original film, provides a visually appealing story but fails to develop a central narrative. festival grounds. tion and resolution stems from From the start of the film, Louie’s unclear direction for intoxication, Nate’s (Chris attempt at a film unlike any inherent chaos. Even its pleth- — it is far too flawed to give director Christopher Louie the project. Despite his suc- D’Elia) escape from angry cus- other. The film’s captivating ora of engaging performances, Louie the credibility he seeks. presents an original vision for cess in numerous music-driven tomers and the couple’s attempt cinematography, swift edit- notably from Graham Phillips The tenants of “Peace, Love, the narrative — one that, much sequences, the story veers in a to break into the music festival ing, gorgeous visuals — from and Hayley Kiyoko, are over- Unity and Respect” that Louie to the viewer’s dismay, is too multitude of directions that give impede the narrative’s progress. its costume design down to shadowed by the lack of cen- strives to showcase never quite reliant on swift cuts, supple- rise to unnecessary narrative Subsequently, the whirlwind of its vibrant color palette — and trality that plagues the film and flourish on screen, nor does mentary music and eccentric tangents, most of which detract events unfolds in an extremely unique subject matter make frustrates its viewers. he inspire viewers to “love” visuals. The sum of these work from the two most intriguing chaotic, unappealing fashion it stand out from other young Ambitious as “XOXO” may and “respect” his ambitious in the film’s favor for most of its plots in “XOXO”: Ethan’s jour- that burdens the viewer. adult dramas. These quali- be — and unique because it directorial debut. early scenes, but their excessive ney to success and Sarah’s jour- Granted, Louie makes it ties, however enchanting, fail appeals to millennials who are “XOXO” is now available to use — and Louie’s dependence ney to love. Subplots like Tariq’s evident that “XOXO” is his to redeem the film from its fascinated by EDM culture stream on Netflix.

MUSIC Two experimental rock bands offer diverse, expressive sound By Chris Duncan @chr_dunc Editor’s note: Tat-Tuesday is a weekly series that features students around campus and their tattoos. Check out more pictures and stories online. Future Days — Can Known for their tendency By Stephen Acevedo to switch styles from album to @thedailytexan album, including influences Public relations senior from classic rock to psyche- Sierra Doll chose her tattoo delic and funk, the 1970’s during a photoshoot for her German krautrock band Can high school dance compa- was far ahead of its time, ny’s brochure. Each dancer blending heavy drone influenc- was asked to write a word es with funk elements to cre- with special meaning on a ate some of the most distinct different part of her body. sounds in rock history. Photo courtesy of Eva Vermandel Doll’s word of choice was With their fourth album, a no-brainer. Can once again took a left Portishead found success in a somber yet impactful sound on Dummy. turn, yet somehow retained “I’ve been a dancer since what made them such a lovable I was 11, so my feet are my Dummy – Portishead album’s 49-minute runtime, paintbrushes, and I feel most Photo by Joshua Guerra| Daily Texan Staff group. Their melodic guitar In contrast with Can’s ex- stripping down hip-hop work and hypnotic drums are free when I’m dancing,” Doll perimentation, Portishead beats to a raw core and in- said. “I’ve always connected some of the best ambient rock doesn’t aim to please. Usually troducing heart-wrenching with the word ‘free’ because instrumentals, besting the likes identified as a trip-hop band, instrumentation and lyrics. of t h at .” of Faust and Neu! with ease. A the group started in the early Dummy is relentlessly beau- Doll knew she wanted lot of experimental rock music 1990s as an offshoot of the tiful, encapsulating a de- can sound pretentious — long British dance collective The pressing feeling that very few the tattoo as soon as she forays, repeated guitar riffs Wild Bunch but quickly grew albums can. In their element, saw it written in Sharpie on and an unclear direction isn’t into a full-fledged project Portishead works toward her ankle. always easily palatable music. after the exponential growth a massive emotional purge “When I put ‘free’ on my However, on Future Days, Can of alternative music during and, through their music, ankle, I just fell in love with created not just a successful ar- the decade. finds therapy for both the it,” Doll said. “I got it tat- tistic endeavor, but something Although Dummy was the creators and the listeners. tooed on me as soon as I you can dance to, as well. group’s debut, Portishead Tracks to listen to: turned 18, and it continues to Tracks to listen to: “Future shows a massive amount of “Sour Times,” “Roads,” make me feel free and in love Days,” “Moonshake,” “Bel Air” creative maturity during the “Glory Box” with dance.” Photo by Joshua Guerra| Daily Texan Staff

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