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>> Breaking news, blogs and more: www.dailytexanonline.com @thedailytexan facebook.com/dailytexan Friday, April 6, 2012 College Bowl gives deaf students chance to shine TODAY By Rachel Thompson For the first time in UT‘s his- top-tier schools for the deaf includ- the bowl has opened the competi- competitions, a Miss Deaf Ameri- Daily Texan Staff tory, five students will participate ing Gallaudet University in Wash- tion to non-legacy universities, and ca Pageant and a steamboat dinner in the National Association of ington D.C., California State Uni- Kinast, who will serve as one of UT’s benefit event at the bowl, Kinast Calendar Students walking the 40 Acres the Deaf’s College Bowl in Lou- versity-Northridge and the Nation- coaches, said she submitted a pro- said in an email. are often accustomed to the ring of isville, Ky. this July. al Technical Institute for the Deaf posal to participate and immediate- Kinast, who is deaf, said com- Golden Week morning alarm clocks, the chimes Lauren Kinast, assistant director at Rochester Institute of Technology ly began looking for students inter- ing to a large university such as Festival of the tower and the trumpeted for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Servic- in New York. Students from all uni- ested in competing. Bowl competi- UT can be overwhelming for a The Japanese Association at UT tune of “Texas Fight.” es in the department of Services for versities competing in the bowl will tors are required to be undergradu- deaf student. hosts Golden Week Festival, a However, the 62 students who Students with Disabilities, said the spend the upcoming months learn- ates in good standing with the Uni- “The best way to get a sense of fun night of Japanese culture make up UT’s relatively small pop- academic bowl began in 1988 and ing trivia they will be quizzed on versity and will attend opening cer- what the environment feels like including performances, ulation of deaf and hard of hearing has traditionally been a competition during the competition. emonies as well as workshops and food, game booths and the students can’t hear those sounds. between its three legacy universities, This year marks the first year that trainings, preliminary college bowl DEAF continues on PAGE 2 announcement of the winner of the Japanese program’s 50th anniversary logo contest. The event will be held from 7-10 p.m. in Gregory Plaza. Rank drop Friday Night Student Fest fosters unity not tied to Worship Hope 242 hosts a Friday night worship with other Christian firing, law students for worship and fellowship. The event will be held SZB 104 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. school says
By Liz Farmer Swedish jazz Daily Texan Staff “Dear Old Stockholm, Revisited: Folk, Modernity, and Jazz in The UT law school dropped back Sweden” is a talk by musicology out of the prestigious top 14 law professor Charles D. Carson. schools compiled by the U.S. News As part of a larger project & World Rankings to No. 16, but exploring the uses of jazz officials say the drop is not a result outside of the American sphere. of controversial administrative de- The talk will be from 3-5 p.m. in cisions made last fall. the Fine Arts Library in DFA. The firing of the former law dean Larry Sager in Decem- ber did not influence the rank- Today in history ings since the U.S. News & World peer assessments were sent out In 1896 in early October and were due The Olympic Games, long-lost in December. Interim law dean tradition of ancient Greece, are Stefanie Lindquist said the key to reborn in Athens 1,500 years the rankings is the school’s peer after being banned by Roman assessment scores that have re- Emperor Theodosius I. mained consistently strong for years, but other factors influence the fluctuations. U.S. News & World began the On the web: rankings in 1990, with the most Check out our profile on local importance placed on peer as- sessments from the top adminis- tattoo artist Cameron Springer Rebecca Howeth | Daily Texan Staff as he discusses the complicated trators and faculty of law schools, Ethan Newman and Colton Jansyek take advantage of the free photo booth set up at the biannual Blanton Museum’s Student Fest. and often misunderstood as well as a lesser portion by pre- nature of tattoos. selected lawyers and judges. An- other portion of the rankings is Blanton Museum event hosts campus, community based on selectivity factors and faculty resources. By David Maly and various campus art organi- Club and performances by UT’s knowledge about public inter- “The rankings do not necessari- Daily Texan Staff zations to present a free day of Conjunto Ensemble, a band est, get the public more involved ly reflect the true quality of the law activities, food, offerings and that played music with south and raise attendance,” said Dan- schools,” Lindquist said. “Given that The Blanton Museum of Art exhibits for the general pub- Texas origins and Spitshine ielle Schulz, graduate student we know the quality of the school was filled with Old West spir- lic. The event sported an Old Poetry, a campus poetry- and University program coor- has not changed, it seems artificial.” it Thursday as museum patrons West theme, and activities in- reading organization. dinator at the Blanton Museum President William Powers, Jr. took part in various cowboy- cluded student-led tours of the “The museum hopes to be of Art. fired the previous law dean, Sag- bit.ly/dt_tattoos themed activities. museum, an interactive cross- more conducive to the Aus- Joel Guzman, specialist in er, in December after several law At the biannual Student Fest, word puzzle and word search, tin community’s needs in the the Sarah and Ernest School of professors filed an open records museum staff came together an outdoor photo booth man- future and is holding events request that revealed compensa- with the Blanton Student Guild aged by the Texas Photography like this one to gain more BLANTON continues on PAGE 2 tion disparities among the faculty. “The change in deanship here had no impact on the rankings,” Lindquist said. “The surveys were UT administrators welcome scholarship recipients to 40 Acres already in the seals.” Robert Morse, director of data By Paxton Thomes part in a scavenger hunt and at- Daily Texan Staff tended UT student group perfor- LAW continues on PAGE 2 mances on Thursday afternoon WATCH TStv ON Prospective freshmen from all and into the evening. The second CHANNEL 15 over Texas came to campus yes- portion of UT Scholars will take terday to embark on a two-day UT place until 4 p.m. today and in- experience administrators hope cludes sessions with college ad- The rankings do not 9 p.m. - Down to will confirm their decision to at- visers and student services staff. tend the University in the fall. Deputy director of admissions necessarily reflect the true Film The Office of Admissions host- Augustine Garza said the goal of quality of the law schools. It’s our 100th episode! We ed UT Scholars, a two-day event the event is to bring students who celebrate with more student brought about to recognize ad- have received scholarships to the Given that we know the films, reflect on our past, and mitted students who have received University one last time before quality of the school has not get cancelled?! Well, that’s what scholarships from the University. they have to make a decision. the station manager thinks. The event educates prospective “Generally speaking, we just changed, it seems artificial. students on what UT has to of- are trying to get them to sat- — Stefanie Lindquist, Interim law dean 9:30 p.m. - TNN fer as a university, as participants isfy the enrollment deposit,” Rebecca Howeth | Daily Texan Staff TNN’s back with more comedy took dormitory tours, stadium Claire Battafarano, advertising senior, laughs with UT scholars, high then you can shake a stick at! tours, dined on campus, took SCHOLARSHIP continues on PAGE 2 school students who were offered scholarships, during a tour.
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The Daily Texan continues from PAGE 1 Volume 112, number 149 DEAF for a deaf student is to picture students face is when instruc- yourself as a person who doesn’t tors show videos in the class- CONTACT US know sign language in an envi- room that aren’t captioned,” she ronment where everyone signs,” said. “The assumption is because Main Telephone: she said. “Now, think of being in there are sign language interpret- (512) 471-4591 this environment every day. It ers, they can interpret the video, can be tiresome and frustrations but this is not effective. Having Editor: can kick in easily.” Deaf students to look at the interpreters then Viviana Aldous face day-to-day challenges that look at the video is very awkward (512) 232-2212 students without hearing im- and uncomfortable.” [email protected] pairments aren’t often aware of, Kinast said she is particular- Managing Editor: Kinast said. ly excited for the bowl because Audrey White “As a deaf person, I can’t just of the awareness it will bring (512) 232-2217 walk into the financial aid office to the deaf and hard of hearing managingeditor@ and have a lengthy conversation community at UT. dailytexanonline.com with a counselor about my finan- “The bowl will put UT on cial support,” she said. the map as a university with News Office: Kinast said UT has made sig- deaf and hard of hearing stu- (512) 232-2207 nificant strides in making things dents,” she said. “We hope this [email protected] accessible for deaf students, will increase our visibility to such as emergency text messag- prospective students from all Multimedia Office: es and closed captioning on the over the U.S. to consider UT (512) 471-7835 Jumbotron at Darrell K Royal an option for their post-high Photo courtesy of Rachel Mazique [email protected] Memorial Stadium, but day-to- school studies.” Members of uT’s first bowl team showcased their Texas spirit atop a life-size longhorn. The students will day challenges still arise in the Deaf students at UT enroll in Sports Office: compete in the National Association of the Deaf’s College Bowl, which offers deaf students the opportu- classroom setting. the same curriculum for their nity to interact with other students of the deaf community and compete in trivia events. (512) 232-2210 “One of the challenges deaf chosen major as hearing students [email protected] do, said Stephani Wolfe, Divi- what it is like to be deaf.” looking forward to the competi- ing or in class with an interpret- sion of Diversity and Communi- Baker said the team is training tion after months of trivia prac- er, people don’t know,” she said in Life & Arts Office: ty Engagement executive direc- steadily to prepare for the bowl, tice with the team. an email. “However, I’ve had won- (512) 232-2209 tor. Arrangements are made to but said he’ll be thankful for the “It is an honor because we, derful professors who have been [email protected] I’m actually enjoying ensure interpreters or captioning experience regardless of how the as a team, will be representing more than willing to help.” Photo Office: options are available for the stu- team fares against other schools one of the largest public uni- Despite the day-to-day challeng- (512) 471-8618 being a deaf student in a dents, she said. in Kentucky. versities in America,” she said es she faces as a result of her hear- [email protected] Duggan Baker, a bowl team “We’re working hard to study in an email. “I wanted to par- ing impairment, Kubes said UT mainstream school. I love member and Plan II sophomore, trivia and improve our knowl- ticipate because this is a great has been a welcoming community. Comics Office: how curious people are and said he is participating to meet edge base so that we can do our opportunity to expose myself “I’m actually enjoying being (512) 232-4386 other deaf students like himself. best to win,” he said. “Ultimately in a cultural aspect.” a deaf student in a mainstream [email protected] how many students actually “It is wonderful to hang out it will not matter if we win or lose. Kalie Kubes, a bowl team mem- school,” she said. “I love how cu- want to learn to sign. with these guys because we all I will be happy with the friend- ber and human development and rious people are and how many Retail Advertising: seem to have an understanding of ships I have made and the things family sciences sophomore, said students actually want to learn (512) 471-1865 — Kalie Kubes, Human Development and what the other has been through I have learned. Although, it would she feels many students aren’t aware to sign. It’s really inspiring and it [email protected] Family Sciences sophomore in order to get to where we are be nice to win.” of the deaf community at UT. makes me feel more comfortable Classified Advertising: now,” he said in an email. “They History sophomore Lisa “I just think that we’re such a here among thousands of people (512) 471-5244 provide something my hearing Guerra is also participating small community that if you don’t who may have never even met a [email protected] friends do not. They understand in the bowl and said she is see us walking around or sign- deaf person.”
The Texan strives to present all information BLANTON continues from PAGE 1 fairly, accurately and completely. If we have made an error, let us know about it. Call (512) 232-2217 or e-mail Music Endowment and instruc- behind this event, we were able [email protected]. tor of UT’s Conjunto Ensemble, to use the Blanton’s PR and mar- said he was delighted to have his keting professionals and really band participate and sees major get the word out.” value in the museum’s work. Kate Stark, graduate student “The Blanton is representative and event attendee, said the mu- COPYRIGHT of all things important in the art seum and events like Student Fest world,” Guzman said. “That also bring together the campus and Copyright 2012 Texas student includes forms of art like music the Austin community. Media. All articles, photographs and poetry, and I see it as a real “It brings people to cam- and graphics, both in the print and advantage that the Blanton has pus that wouldn’t normal- online editions, are the property of decided to showcase these oth- ly come here,” she said. “This Texas student Media and may not be er art forms through this event. I way, it helps make UT a part of reproduced or republished in part or in whole without written permission. hope they will continue to grow.” the community.” The event developed as a re- Samantha Youngblood, UT placement of Student MIX, a alumnus and PR and marketing similar event sponsored solely by manager for The Blanton Mu- the Blanton Student Guild held seum of Art, said the museum’s in previous years, Schulz said. exhibits are a great way of shar- Schulz said the event did not gar- ing the University’s efforts with TOMORROW’S WEATHER ner as much attention as Student the public. Fest because they did not have “The Blanton acts as a sort High Low the resources to market it. of bridge between the Aus- Rebeca Rodriguez | Daily Texan staff “We wanted to take the tin and UT communities,” 85 60 Delia Esmeralda Soto and Andy Ramirez enjoy cupcakes and ice cream while they listen to a poetry read- event and make it more wide- she said. “We’re here to serve ing at the biannual Student Fest held at the Blanton Museum of Art. The Old West themed event included ly known,” she said. “By putting them both and are very open Multi-idea. a free day of activities, food and student-led tours of the museum. the full power of the Blanton to their ideas.”
This newspaper was printed with pride HE AILY EXAN by The Daily Texan and Texas T D T Student Media. NEWS BRIEFLY Permanent Staff Editor ...... Viviana Aldous continues from PAGE 1 Associate Editors ...... Matthew Daley, Samantha Katsounas, Shabab Siddiqui, Susannah Jacob SCHOLARSHIP Managing Editor ...... Audrey White Austin officer shoots, kills man Associate Managing Editor ...... Aleksander Chan News Editor ...... Jillian Bliss Garza said. “We see that a ma- JJ Elias, a prospective in- Ruiz said he also hopes to re- Associate News Editors ...... Victoria Pagan, Colton Pence, Nick Hadjigeorge after chase, altercation on 51st Senior Reporters ...... Andrew Messamore, Sarah White, Liz Farmer, Jody Serrano jority do [pay their enrollment coming aerospace engineer- ceive more information about Enterprise Team ...... Matt Stottlemyre, Huma Munir, Megan Strickland deposit] after the event, but ing major, said he hopes this the University than he did An Austin Police Department Copy Desk Chief ...... Elyana Barrera Associate Copy Desk Chiefs ...... Alexandra Feuerman, Arleen Lopez, Klarissa Fitzpatrick even then we see some of the event will provide him with during previous visits, and officer shot and killed a man in Wire Editor ...... Austin Myers Design Editor ...... Chris Benavides students change their minds more information about the in particular learn about the East Austin last night near 51st Senior Designers ...... Nicole Collins, Bobby Blanchard, Betsy Cooper, Natasha Smith Special Projects Designer ...... Simonetta Nieto because a lot happens between University and he hopes he College of Liberal Arts and Street and Manor Road. Multimedia Editor ...... Ryan Edwards Multimedia Associate Editors ...... Jackie Kuenstler, Lawrence Peart, Fanny Trang now and September.” will meet other people that financial aid. Assistant Police Chief David Senior Photographers ...... Thomas Allison, Elizabeth Dillon, Shannon Kintner, ...... Rebeca Rodriguez, Zachary Strain Garza said the students will be coming in the fall. Pre-nursing sophomore Mi- Carter said the officer, whose Senior Videographers...... Demi Adejuyigbe, David Castaneda, Jorge Corona ...... Ashley Dillard, Andrea Macias-Jimenez meet with various represen- “I hope to learn the basic in- cael Cano volunteered at the identity has not been released, Life&Arts Editor ...... Katie Stroh Associate Life&Arts Editor ...... Christopher Nguyen tatives on campus to help in formation on prices and see event and said he hopes he can pulled over a car being driven Senior Life&Arts Writers ...... Jessica Lee, Anjli Mehta, Eli Watson, Alex Williams Sports Editor ...... Sameer Bhuchar their decisions. what dorms I have the oppor- provide students with the best by a black man about 30-years- Associate Sports Editor ...... Christian Corona Senior Sports Writers ...... Nick Cremona, Austin Laymance, Lauren Giudice, Chris Hummer “We want them to choose us, tunity to live in,” Elias said. information possible. old at about 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Comics Editor ...... Ao Meng Associate Editor ...... Victoria Grace Elliot we want them to get all of their Adrian Ruiz, a prospective “I’m hoping students learn according to the Austin Ameri- Web Editor ...... Ryan Sanchez Senior Web Staff ...... William Snyder, Stefanie Schultz questions out there and get all incoming philosophy major, that UT is a great university can-Statesman. APD did not re- Associate Web Editor ...... Hayley Fick Editorial Adviser ...... Doug Warren the info they need so they can said he came to the event be- as far as the learning environ- turn The Daily Texan’s request Issue Staff make their decision,” Garza said. cause he wanted as many op- ment, diversity, resources, sup- for comment. Reporters ...... David Maly, Paxton Thomes, Rachel Thompson ...... Sylvia Butanda, Kayla Johnsson “But we do realize they have op- portunities to see the cam- port, and opportunities that it When the officer attempt- Columnists ...... Rui Shi Multimedia ...... Rebecca Howeth, Andreina Velazquez, Sa Wang tions at the end of the day.” pus as possible before the fall. offers,” Cano said. ed to make the traffic stop, Sports Writers ...... Garrett Callahan, Sara Beth Purdy, Lexy Gonzalez Page Designers ...... Edna Alaniz, Omar Longoria the driver sped off before pull- Copy Editors ...... Kristine Reyna, Sara Benner, Jane Claire Hervey ing over and exiting the vehi- Comics Artists ...... Danielle Thomas, Allie Eisler, Josie Pham, Betsy Cooper ...... Nick Gregg, Carlos Pagan, John Massingill cle on foot, the article stated. Web Staff ...... Ghayde Ghraowi, Mary Schaffer, Kayla Moses, Paxton Thomes Illustrator...... Carlos Pagan Carter told the Statesman the Advertising continues from PAGE 1 officer chased the man, catch- (512) 471-1865 LAW [email protected] ing up with him as he attempt- Director of Advertising & Business ...... Jalah Goette Business Manager ...... Lori Hamilton research for U.S. News & World, file is somewhat below them dents concerned with the rank- ed to jump a fence, and finally Business Assistant ...... Amy Ramirez Advertising Adviser ...... CJ Salgado said the drop could be the result and they can’t raise it high ings are looking for the prestige met him in “a physical alterca- Broadcast & Events Manager ...... Carter Goss Campus & National Sales Associate ...... Joan Bowerman of small changes in a lot of fac- enough to consistently be in associated with the group. tion” near Manor Road and 51st Student Advertising Manager ...... Ryan Ford Student Assistant Manager ...... Veronica Serrato tors and because the law schools that group,” Morse said. “I’m still going to have the same Street. The officer fought with Student Acct. Execs ...... Ted Sniderman, Adrian Lloyd, Morgan Haenchen, Ted Moreland ...... Paola Reyes, Fredis Benitez, Tyrell Elegonye, Zach Congdon that historically make up the Law student Joseph Keeney be- job prospects that I had expected the man for control of the po- Student Office Assistant/Classifieds ...... Rene Gonzalez Student Marketing Assistant ...... Allison McMordie top 14, such as Yale and Stan- gan at the UT School of Law last before I started,” Keeney said. lice gun before firing what in- Student Buys of Texas Manager ...... Lindsey Hollingsworth Student Buys of Texas Assistants ...... 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NEWS BRIEFLY Rocket fires into Israeli resort, Syrian regime troops keep fighting despite UN responds with Egyptian tension By Zeina Karam Activists have accused the regime of JERUSALEM — Israel’s prime The Associated Press stepping up attacks across the coun- minister on Thursday warned that try, and they described Thursday’s as- Egypt’s Sinai desert is becoming a BEIRUT — Syria launched a blis- sault in Douma as among the worst “terror zone” and vowed to strike at tering assault Thursday on the out- around the capital. militants there after a rocket fired skirts of its capital, shelling residen- “Cities, towns and villages have from the area hit a southern Israe- tial areas and deploying snipers on been turned into war zones. The li resort town. rooftops as international envoy Kofi sources of violence are proliferating,” The tough talk, however, was tem- Annan demanded every fighter lay Ban told the U.N. General Assembly. pered by Israel’s desire not to disturb down arms in time for a U.N.-bro- Black smoke billowed from res- the already fraught relationship with kered cease-fire. idential areas of Douma, about Egypt. Israeli officials acknowledged The bloodshed undermined al- 8 miles outside Damascus, amid their options are limited as the new ready fading hopes that more than heavy cracks of gunfire. Douma, government in Egypt — one of Is- a year of violence will end soon, and which has seen anti-Assad activities rael’s few allies in the Arab world — France accused President Bashar since the uprising began, has been tries to secure its sovereignty over the Assad of trying to fool the world subjected to several campaigns by Sinai Peninsula. Israeli security of- by accepting Annan’s deadline to Assad’s regime over the past year. ficials have repeatedly warned of a pull the army back from population Activists said soldiers occupied power vacuum in Egypt and say that centers by April 10. Douma’s Grand Mosque, one of the Islamic militants have stepped up According to the plan, rebels are largest in the area. activity in Sinai. supposed to stop fighting 48 hours “No one dares to walk in the There was no immediate claim of later, paving the way for talks to end streets because of the snipers,” Syrian responsibility, and Egypt denied the Assad’s violent suppression of the up- activist Omar Hamza told The Asso- attack was launched from its territory. rising against his rule. The U.N. says ciated Press by telephone. “They are Sensing the growing threat, Is- more than 9,000 people have died. like stray dogs attacking sheep.” rael has increased its surveillance “Can we be optimistic? I am not. He said the shelling went on for and is building an electronic barri- Because I think Bashar Assad is de- eight hours, damaging homes and Courtesy of The Associated Press er along the 150 mile frontier. ceiving us,” French Foreign Minister setting shops on fire. Hamza said Youth stand in a building damaged by tank shells in a neighborhood of Damascus, Syria on Thursday. Alain Juppe told reporters in Paris. the government appeared to be Ala. immigration law to change U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki- trying to put the heavily populat- ernment demonstrations near the neighboring Turkey, where the For- earlier Thursday, according to its moon said the crisis was getting worse, ed suburb under control before the capital if regime troops withdraw. eign ministry said some 2,350 peo- disaster management agency. That after endless bouts of criticism even though the Syrian government cease-fire goes into effect for fear As the fighting raged in the ple arrived Thursday. Some 1,600 pushes the number of displaced MONTGOMERY, Ala. — accepted Annan’s plan March 27. that there will be massive anti-gov- north, more Syrians fled to refugees arrived Wednesday and Syrians in Turkey to 22,000. Changes could be coming to Ala- bama’s tough immigration law that has been challenged by the courts, churches and businesses. Arab Spring coverage sweeps Peabodys Its author, Republican Rep. Romney shifts focus Micky Hammon, on Thursday of- ATHENS, Ga. — Coverage of mi that killed more than 19,000 peo- history project StoryCorps won for fered revisions that he said would the Arab Spring dominated the ple and unleashed the world’s worst its 9/11 series on the 10th anniversa- make the law more workable for lo- Peabody Awards when the oldest nuclear crisis in a quarter century. ry of the terrorist attacks. PBS’ “Austin cal governments, more enforceable as new front-runner honors in broadcasting were hand- CBS News won for reporting on City Limits” won an institutional Pea- for police, and less burdensome for ed out Wednesday at the Universi- Syria, where President Bashar As- body Award for its 37 seasons on air. law-abiding citizens and business- ty of Georgia. sad’s forces have violently cracked A documentary about the 2004 assas- es. It also addresses sections that CNN, Al Jazeera English and Na- down on a yearlong uprising. sination of Cambodian trade union courts have put on hold. tional Public Radio received the Peabodys were handed out to leader Chea Vinchea won a Peabody. The wide-ranging law requires prestigious award for their coverage Comedy Central’s “The Colbert Re- The University of Georgia’s jour- police to determine citizenship sta- of the pro-Democracy movements port,” IFC’s “Portlandia,” Showtime’s nalism school has administered the tus during traffic stops and requires that led to leaders being unseated “Homeland” and the long-running awards since 1940. All entries become government offices to verify legal in the Middle East, including Tuni- quiz show “Jeopardy!” NBC’s “Parks a part of the Peabody Archive in the residency for everyday transactions. sia, Egypt and Libya. Two Japanese and Recreation” was also honored. University of Georgia Libraries, one Bentley signed the law last June. news outlets won for their coverage Website TED.com received of the nation’s oldest archives. Since then, the U.S. Justice Depart- of the deadly earthquake and tsuna- an award, as did BBC.com. Oral — The Associated Press ment and 30 separate organizations challenged it in court. In the mean- time, it caused both legal and ille- gal immigrants to leave the state for fear of arrest and caused farmers to complain about not having enough Steven Senne | The Associated Press help to pick crops. Republican presidential candidate and now-apparent front-runner Mitt Romney speaks on a roof in Harrisburg, Pa. on Thursday. Free speech for military on trial By Kasie Hunt ideological visions. after Marine lambastes Obama The Associated Press In the days since, Romney has CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — returned to the campaign trail A Marine facing dismissal from TUNKHANNOCK, Pa. — with a confident tone despite the the military for his Facebook com- Mitt Romney is sharpening his significant hurdles he faces as ments went as far as posting super- focus on President Barack Obama he seeks to overtake an incum- imposed images of President Ba- and broadening his pitch to inde- bent president at a time when rack Obama’s face on a donkey, a pendents and Democrats. He has the economy is showing signs of prosecutor said Thursday. more security around him, his improvement. Prosecutor Capt. John Torre- campaign team is growing and It’s not just Romney’s message sala said the behavior by Marine his crowds appear more excited that’s evolving. The Secret Service Sgt. Gary Stein repeatedly violated to see him. It’s a different world agents protecting him have started Pentagon policy limiting the free for Romney now that he’s the al- to implement additional measures. speech rights of service members. most-certain GOP nominee. His campaign announced Stein’s security clearance was tak- Romney is more than halfway Thursday that former Republican en away and he has no future in the to the 1,144 delegates needed to National Committee Chairman Marine Corps because he can’t do clinch the party’s nomination, and Ed Gillespie will serve as a senior his job without that clearance. he could reach that total by June if adviser, the first of what aides say Defense attorney Marine Capt. not earlier at his current pace. On will be a big expansion of the Bos- James Baehr said during the hear- Tuesday, he racked up victories in ton-based campaign team. Until ing that prosecutors were trying Wisconsin, Maryland and Wash- now, Romney has kept his cam- to dredge up any damaging infor- ington, D.C., and immediate- paign on the small side and has re- mation they could against Stein. ly shifted his focus to the Dem- lied on an intimate group of advis- “There is no basis in this case,” ocratic incumbent with a pair of ers. He knows he needs more as Baehr said. “Sgt. Stein has broken blistering speeches that castigated he prepares to compete across the n o l aw.” Obama and cast the fall contest as country against a major Obama — Compiled from Associated Press reports a choice between two competing re-election effort.
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QUOTES TO NOTE
Editor’s note: From redistricting to the state’s B-On-Time loan program, these are among our favorite quotes from the past several days.
“There would be very little time before Novem- ber to advertise, ‘here’s what the districts look like,’ and more important, there would be rela- tively very little time for the public to weigh in on what those districts ought to look like with the commission.” — Bill Spelman, Austin City Council member and UT professor, on the proposal from the Charter Revision Committee to create single-member city council districts, according to KUT.
“This is no time for defensiveness. Rather, UT is to be commended for caring enough about student learning to be one of the first univer- sities to institute annual Collegiate Learning Assessment testing.” — Thomas Lindsay, director of the Center for Higher Education at the Texas Public Policy Foundation in his column Wednesday in The Hous- ton Chronicle on the implementation of the Collegiate Learning Assess- ment (CLA) at the University. The CLA has been criticized for simplify- ing what students learn while in college.
“Texans want to be relevant. We’ve been passed by in the process before, and we’re tired of sit- ting on the sidelines.” — Weston Martinez, member of the Texas Republican Executive Com- Drawing a line between private and professional mitttee and Rick Santorum supporter, on the potential for changing the state’s Republican primary to a winner-take-all system, according to the Austin American-Statesman. Supporters argue that the change would By Rui Shi do the right thing. However, the amend- security of your account,” yet employ- allow Texas more of a voice in the selection process. Daily Texan Columnist ment should have still passed in its cur- ers are now forcing some applicants to rent form because of the magnitude of violate this agreement. “Growth is something that, of course, Tex- John Doe is a successful engineering what was at stake. This failure shows a People ought to be outraged, as em- student in his final year of school. Armed disconnect between lawmakers and the ployers who engage in this practice ans like. I think it reflects very positive things with a 4.0 GPA, numerous academic general public on the issue of privacy. seem to have lost their sense of what about the state. Of course, the other side is that awards and a long list of professional ex- The phenomenon of requiring an ap- privacy means. Such blatant violations it continues to place tremendous demands on perience, Doe is primed to enter the job plicant’s Facebook username and pass- of individual privacy should be deemed public services in Texas, in areas like educa- hunt. He has no shortage of suitors and word as a part of the hiring process illegal. Congress, however, does not receives an interview request from a top is a gross violation of an individual’s feel the same way. tion and health care.” technology company. With his impres- privacy. There is a fine line between a A decade ago, privacy meant that — Steve Murdock, former U.S. Census Bureau director, on the growth sive resume and interview skills, Doe is person’s private and professional lives. others could not intrude into a per- rate of Austin, according to the Austin American-Statesman. According virtually assured of securing his dream Many feel the need to separate the two, son’s private property or disseminate to new data, Austin is the second fastest-growing city in the nation. job. He goes through the motions of the and employers have no right to forc- a person’s private information. With application process but in the fine print ibly obtain that information. In rough- the explosion of social media, however, he finds the phrase: “Please hand over and-tumble economic times, it is ex- that definition, along with the laws that “I’d love to be able to promote this loan to the your Facebook password so that we can tremely unfair for employers to force protect it, are no longer adequate. Fa- student body, but our hands are kind of tied.” inspect your profile.” applicants to choose between their cebook has played an active role in this — Tom Melecki, UT Student Financial Services director, on the ad- Say what? privacy and getting a job. redefinition process but has also per- vertisement of the state’s B-On-Time loan program, according to The The House recently voted down an Although it is important for appli- petuated the loss of privacy. Facebook’s Daily Texan. The program is being criticized after new data showed amendment that would have banned cants go through a background check, past insensitivities about user privacy that the full available value of the loans was not distributed to employers from demanding access to requiring Facebook passwords is a step have propelled sensitive personal in- University students. Facebook accounts . This amendment too far. formation into the public domain. This was a part of a larger Federal Commu- This practice is akin to requiring ap- new access to information has prompt- nications Commission (FCC) reform plicants to hand over the keys to their ed employers to take the next step package, and its failure could be attrib- house so that employers can make sure by getting to know everything about uted to other factors, such as its vague that everything is nice and tidy. While an applicant. THE FIRING LINE language. For example, one clause gave they are at it, why not let them also get The practice of requiring Facebook the FCC the power “to adopt a rule or the mail out of your mail box? Because passwords as a part of the job applica- Less taxes, more liberty to amend an existing rule to protect both actions would be crimes. tion process must end. Congress must online privacy.” Facebook’s own terms of use state that take action to ban this practice and en- I would like to address the editorial cartoon published on the Opinion page in Granted, the amendment needs to be “you will not share your password ... let sure that modern privacy is respected. Wednesday’s issue of The Daily Texan. The cartoon depicts a man, presumably a rewritten to ensure that people would anyone else access your account or do Republican, saying, “I’m sick of the government taking so much in taxes. That’s my not have to put blind faith in the FCC to anything else that might jeopardize the Shi is an electrical and computer engineering junior. money and they’re wasting it. I should be able to use it as I see fit and to invest it wisely!” In the next scene, the same man tells a store clerk “Gimme $300 in Mega Millions tickets!!” Clearly the cartoon is mocking those of us who advocate lower taxes. However, the cartoon perfectly illustrates our point. What people in favor of lower taxes promote is individual liberty and personal responsibility. Frankly, I don’t care how other people choose to spend their money. That’s their choice. So if the man in this cartoon chooses to buy $300 in lottery tickets, who has to deal with the con- sequences? He does. Lower taxes allow people to choose what they think is best for them. The cartoon’s artist obviously supports the paternalistic notion that politicians and unelected bureaucrats who work thousands of miles away in Washington, D.C., are more capable of judging how to best spend our money. Our $15.5-trillion national debt might be evidence to the contrary, but that is your decision to make. Ultimately, this debate boils down to two options. One option allows citizens to keep as much of their money as possible while still funding the constitutional duties of the federal government and allows individuals to decide how to they would like to spend the money they earned. The other is a government that confiscates as much money as possible from its citizens to prevent them from making decisions the government doesn’t approve of because “the government knows best.” The bottom line: The less you are taxed, the more liberty you have. Jordan Nichols Government junior Treasurer, College Republicans
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Friday, April 6, 2012 NEWS 5 CAREFREE AT THE CAPITOL CEO discussed child abuse, philanthropy By Sylvia Butanda equal opportunity for healthy Daily Texan Staff growth,” Hmurovich said. In order to change the way child Americans need to take more ac- abuse issues are treated and to tion to prevent abuse instead of just stop child abuse altogether, there talking about a problem that impacts must be cooperation for change children around the country, said in the relationships of the person- Jim Hmurovich, CEO and president al, community and societal levels, of Prevent Child Abuse America. Hmurovich said. The Kappa Delta sorority Sabier Kim, public relations soph- hosted a town hall meeting fea- omore and chair for Kappa Delta, turing Hmurovich at the SAC said she hopes students realize the Ballroom on Thursday night. severity of child abuse in America Hmurovich spoke about PCAA and how much students can do to and its goal to create a nation- bring awareness to the issue. al strategy against child abuse “[Hmurovich] inspired us to take with the help of suggestions by action and work to prevent abuse university students and com- from happening in the first place,” munities nationwide. Kim said. Hmurovich suggested students Public health freshman Emi- sign a pledge on the PCAA website ly Webb suggested that Hmurovich for the development of a national include a program in the nation- prevention plan and to stand up for al strategy that integrates guidance children when given the chance. counselors into students’ lives. “We have a culture in this coun- “In my experience, unless you try that children are important but sought them out, counselors didn’t when we see something that isn’t really have a relationship with you,” good for their healthy development, Webb said. “If there were a day
Rebeca Rodriguez | Daily Texan Staff we step back and point out that it’s where counselors went into the not our child,” Hmurovich said. “We classroom to hold a workshop of Aleta Neil, an 8th grader at the Austin School for the Performing and Visual Arts, lies on the grass at the Capitol during a kickball game need to change that attitude because some sort, students would feel more Thursday afternoon. The school’s theater arts instructor brought Neil and other students to play the game during their break. even though parents are the most comfortable reaching out and talk- important influence, we all have a ing to them,” Webb said. role to play.” Hmurovich said the students’ According to a 2007 UNICEF Re- suggestions were practical and port, the United States ranked 20th continue to shed light on what out of 21 countries in a child well- the main solutions for preven- SG bill to install flouride-free fountains being report of the wealthiest na- tion of child abuse could be. tions in the world. Hmurovich said “The suggestions they offered this fact is one of the main reasons could be done and it proves By Kayla Johnson can actually be damaging. I’m so hopes this increases support. more than two filtered fountains so to create a national strategy. that it doesn’t just take govern- Daily Texan Staff glad [SG] is bringing this issue to Love said he does not support people all over campus can get fluo- “With the development of ment ruling but people caring students’ attention.” all the fountains being filtered be- ride-free water.” policies, strategies and mecha- about people to make a change,” To protect the health needs of UT Environmental Health and cause he believes students deserve nisms, every child can have an Hmurovich said. more students, Student Government Safety assistant director Dennis No- a choice. is working on a plan to make drink- lan said water fluoridation is a con- “Having clean water is so impor- Jim ing water without flouride available troversial issue, so having an option tant to having good health,” Love Hmurovich, on campus. for students is a good answer. said. “If there is something wrong Water fluoridation is an president Student Government passed a bill “I know there are positives and with the water, it hurts the people issue of helping those of Prevent last week to install fluoride filters on negatives to drinking fluoride,” No- and the plants and animals we eat be- Child Abuse America, at least two drinking fountains on lan said. “It can help make teeth cause they also drink that water. Wa- who cannot afford spoke campus, making UT the first col- stronger but there have also been ter fluoridation is an issue of helping dental care, but at the Thursday lege in the nation to offer such a some studies suggesting it is harm- those who cannot afford dental care, about how plan, said SG representative Robert ful when consumed. It’s good to of- but at the expense of others. If you expense of others. students can raise aware- Love, public affairs graduate student fer the students an option and give are going to enact a health policy it ness about and co-author of the bill. Love said them the opportunity to be educat- needs to help everyone.” —Robert Love, author of fluoride filter bill child abuse. he hopes to unveil the fluoride-free ed. It’s definitely worth a try.” American studies senior Tay- Andreina fountains by the end of the semes- Love said fluoride is especially lor Metting said she has osteope- Velazquez ter, but is still waiting on a signature harmful to those with kidney dis- nia, an early form of osteoporosis, Daily Texan Staff from the SG President and approval ease, thyroid disease and diabetes. and dental fluorosis, a condition re- from the University. Fluoride forces the kidneys to work sulting from fluoride replacing calci- “We’ve all heard that fluoride is harder because it is another sub- um in teeth. She said her doctor rec- good for our teeth because it’s in stance to filter, and it replaces io- ommends she consume as little flu- our toothpaste,” Love said. “But, the dine in the thyroid. Because people oride as possible, so she has had to toothpaste label says not to swallow. with diabetes must drink more wa- avoid drinking on campus unless APPLICATION DEADLINE When the fluoride is in the water, it ter, they are more at risk of devel- she brings her own treated water, is being swallowed so it’s not just on oping brittle bones if the water con- which gets expensive. our teeth anymore. It’s in our bodies tains fluoride, Love said. “The fact that people are unaware where it’s not helpful.” “The resolution will be signed,” of the potential negative health ef- Dr. Griffin Cole is a mem- outgoing Student Government Pres- fects of fluoride is disheartening, THE TEXAS STUDENT MEDIA ber of Flouride Free Austin and ident Natalie Butler said. “I think it and having fluoride free fountains said he recently spoke to stu- is fine that those students who are could help educate people on this Board of Operating Trustees is seeking applicants to dents about the harmful effects of concerned about fluoride have op- topic,” Metting said. fi ll the following TSM Board position: consuming fluoride. tions on campus.” Water naturally includes fluoride “I’m excited for UT to be do- Love said the cost of the fountains but the government adds more in an ing this,” Cole said. “Fluoride works is estimated at about $200 per foun- attempt to prevent cavities, Love said. College of Communication, Place 2 topically only. Drinking it does tain per year, which is much cheaper “This is really great for the Univer- not bring the same benefits and than originally estimated. He said he sity,” Love said. “Hopefully we can get Terms of offi ce: June, 2012 - May, 2014
College of Communication Qualifi cations: NEWS BRIEFLY • Be a registered student during the semester in which application is made. • Have competed at least one semester in residence in the long term at UT New information on suicide of Austin. • Be in good standing and not on scholastic probation. suspected murderer revealed • Must be enrolled in the College of Communication and must have completed A recent report from the Of- areAPPLICATIONS being accepted for the following student or will have completed by the end of the current semester 12 hours of Col- fice of the Medical Examin- lege of Communication courses. er revealed more information positions with Texas Student Media: • Applicant cannot be an employee of Texas Student Media. about the suicide of James Lo- • Applicant must supply the Board with a current transcript of all courses taken ren Brown who is a suspect in 2012-2013 Texas Travesty Editor, at UT. several assaults as well as the Jan. 1 murder of Esme Barrera. Daily Texan Managing Editor, The TSM Board oversees the largest student media program in the United States. Brown died from asphyxi- Summer and Fall 2012 ation by placing a plastic bag Your job as a board member? over his head, said Austin Po- 2013 Cactus Yearbook Editor • Adopt annual budget lice Department spokesman • Review monthly income and expenses Anthony Hipolito. • Select KVRX station manager, TSTV station man- “Mr. Brown’s DNA is linked ager, Texas Travesty Application forms and a list of qualifi cations are to seven assaults as of right • and Cactus yearbook editors, The Daily Texan available in the Offi ce of theDirector, William now,” Hipolito said. “Although managing editor Randolph Hearst Building (HSM), DNA was not recovered from • Certify candidates seeking election to TSM board the homicide scene, Brown 2500 Whitis Ave., Room 3.304. and for is still the prime suspect for • The Daily Texan editor ‘Murder One’ of Esme Barrera The TSM Board of Operating Trustees will interview • Review major purchase requests on New Year’s Day.” applicants and make the appointment at 1:00 p.m. He said APD has circumstan- on April 27, 2012 in the College of Communication Applications may be found on the TSM web site: tial evidence to connect Brown (CMA), LBJ Room #5.160, 2600 Whitis Avenue. to the Jan. 1 murder of Barre- http://www.utexas.edu/tsm/board/ ra, an Austin resident and avid or they can be picked up at the following location: music fan. The investigation is still open and APD is exhaust- Offi ce of the Director ing all resources to further con- DEADLINE: Noon, Tuesday, April 17, 2012 Texas Student Media, HSM 3.304 nect Brown to the homicide, al- Please return completed applications, transcripts and though most of the DNA analy- all supporting materials to the Director’s Offi ce. Deadline for applications and all supporting materials: sis has already been conducted, Noon, Friday, April 13, 2012 Hipolito said. Interested applicants are invited to stop by and visit “The homicide unit will con- with the Director to discuss student positions. The position will be appointed by the TSM Board tinue to look at all the evidence of Operating Trustees on: as we attempt to put the pieces Friday, April 27, 2012 at 1pm of this puzzle together,” Hipoli- TEXAS College of Communication LBJ Room #5.160 to said. “We are still fairly con- STUDENT 2600 Whitis Avenue fident that Brown was involved MEDIA in this incident and that he will Questions? Please contact Interim TSM Director remain the primary suspect.” Jalah Goette at 471-3851 — Sarah White SPTS P6 6 PORTS HE AILY EXAN S Friday, April 6, 2012 | T D T | Sameer Bhuchar, Sports Editor | (512) 232-2210 | [email protected] TEXAS 5 MISSOURI SIDELINE MLB Double in fifth helps Horns flex Big 12 muscles RED SOX By Sara Beth Purdy the Longhorns’ only remaining op- Daily Texan Staff ponents for the 2012 season are of conference caliber. The game started out slowly “You have to give it to them. They TIGERS for the first time all season, but the kept fighting all the way until the Longhorns scraped together five end,” said senior left fielder Torie runs in the fifth inning to come Schmidt. “We’ve been pretty consis- out with the 9-5 win over the Mis- tently good at not letting things get souri Tigers in game one of a three NBA to us and shaking things off. Teams game series. have been scoring before us and “I think it’s definitely what we we’ve stayed calm. We don’t let it get needed,” senior right fielder Court- KNICKS to us.” ney Craig said of their comeback Junior All-American pitcher victory. “It’s something that makes us Blaire Luna spent all seven innings different from teams in years before. in the circle for the Longhorns. She We’ve been challenged [this season] gave up five runs off of seven hits, and in years before we haven’t been MAGIC the most she’s given up all season. able to come back. This year we’ve Luna had an impressive eight strike needed to see it over and over again outs in seven innings and is now to get us ready for more games.” 13-1 with a 1.43 ERA. The No. 3 Longhorns extend- Freshman pitcher and desig- ed their winning streak to 10 games nated player Gabby Smith scored Thursday evening bringing their the first run in the fifth inning to WIZARDS season record to 32-2 and 6-0 in Big break the scoring drought for the 12 Conference play. After a streak of non-conference competition, CRAIG continues on PAGE 7 PISTONS Bennett guiding Texas, veterans show leadership By Garrett Callahan school’s career RBI record. Going MASTERS Daily Texan Staff into Thursday night’s game, she was tied for the record with Loryn TOURNAMENT If there’s one thing the Long- Johnson (2007-10) at 139 but took Player Score horns can say they definite- the lead in the sixth inning when Rank ly have, it’s leadership. The 32-2 she tallied one more RBI. 1 -5 team exudes composure not only Bennett has always been a strong Lee Westwood from the seniors but from all of presence on the team. While start- T2 Lous Oosthuizen -4 Texas’ players. ing out a little shy, she has grown The Longhorns have a total of to be where she is now. T2 Peter Hanson -4 eight upperclassmen, including “It’s been fun to see her really -3 three seniors. All are important grow into being a captain and just T4 Ben Crane leaders on and off the field. While becoming more vocal,” said head T4 Jason Dufner -3 it is great to have veteran leaders, coach Connie Clark. “No doubt the younger players from Texas she was always somebody who led T4 Bubba Watson -3 are also learning to take the reins. by example through work ethic or The biggest sign of leadership just her athletic abilities from day T4 Paul Lawrie -3 on the team comes from senior one as a freshman.” T4 Miguel Jimenez -3 captain Lexy Bennett, the sec- A common characteristic said ond baseman who showed this in about Bennett is her competitive T4 Francesco Molinari -3 the team’s first game of the home spirit, which has helped carry the stand against Missouri on Thurs- team. Even her teammates and Rebeca Rodriguez | Daily Texan Staff day. As Texas took the 9-5 victory Courtney Craig dashes to first base after hitting a ball down the third base line. The hit was a three-run Thursday night, Bennett broke the LEADER continues on PAGE 7 bases-loaded double in the fifth frame that gave Texas a lead it never gave up. TWEET OF THE WEEK
BASEBALL MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD Aaron Williams Strong final frames propel Longhorns Decathlete Murphy pushing @ajwilliams23 By Christian Corona gave up a three-run homerun in center fielder Barrett Barnes. “ Dang Daily Texan Staff the fifth inning, but was good Another junior, first baseman enough to improve to 4-2 on Scott LeJune, deposited a 1-2 to build upon strong Relays @nadiataylor88 Coming into Thursday, it had the year as No. 25 Texas (16-11, changeup from Thornhill over By Lexy Gonzalez great. What appeared to be an almost been nearly a month between 6-1) took down Texas Tech (17- the right-field wall for a three- Daily Texan Staff effortless series of events leading to is a baller.” Nathan Thornhill’s last two wins 14, 2-8) 7-4 in Lubbock Thurd- run homerun, giving Texas Tech his victory were almost unbearable — victories over Rice and Cali- say night. a 4-2 advantage. Seeing him walk off the track at the week before. fornia. But, thanks to an offense Freshman second baseman Another lead change took Texas Relays, sporting a huge smile “I was kind of nervous before that went from nonexistent to Brooks Marlow’s one-out walk place in the top of the sixth in- as he became the new focal point of Texas Relays because the week be- lethargic in the fifth inning, the in the fifth inning broke up ning when sophomore right every flashing camera, you could al- fore, all the things that you’re sup- sophomore picked up victories Masek’s perfect game campaign fielder Mark Payton led the most see the imaginary cape draped posed to take care of and feel good in consecutive starts for the first and freshman designated hit- frame off with a walk. across his shoulders. about, weren’t really happening for time this season after beating ter Taylor Stell’s RBI single lat- “When you walk leadoff guys, But Isaac Murphy’s smile was ac- me,” Murphy said. “Things at school the Golden Bears last week and er in the frame broke up Masek’s and when you walk guys, they tually one of shock and disbelief that SPORTS the Red Raiders last night. no-hit and shutout bids. Later usually score,” Red Raider as- he had accomplished something so MURPHY continues on PAGE 7 BRIEFLY Each of the first 13 Longhorn in the fifth inning, senior short- sociate head coach Tim Tad- hitters were retired by Texas stop Jordan Etier drew a bases- lock said. “Leadoff guys usual- Statue to be erected in honor Tech starting pitcher, sophomore loaded, four-pitch walk to give ly score. [Texas has] a history of Trey Masek, but the Texas lineup the Longhorns their first lead at being real good of getting guys of late Texas Rangers fan, father bounced back in a big way. Af- 2-1. over and getting guys in and ARLINGTON, Texas — Nine ter more than four innings of of- The Red Raiders took that that’s what they did today.” months after a Texas Rangers fan fensive futility, the Longhorns lead right back by capitalizing Sophomore third baseman died after falling over an outfield put 12 of their next 15 batters on on a triple from junior second Erich Weiss followed with an in- railing at a game, his 7-year-old son base and held a 6-3 lead after the baseman and leadoff hitter Ja- field single while freshman left helped unveil a statue Thursday sixth inning, despite trailing 1-0 modrick McGruder and an in- honoring his father and others who after the fifth inning. Thornhill tentional walk drawn by junior RAIDERS continues on PAGE 7 love America’s pastime. The life-size bronze statue de- picts Shannon Stone and his son, Cooper, wearing baseball caps. They are holding hands and look- ing at each other as if they’re talk- Thomas Allison | Daily Texan Staff ing. The inscription reads: In mem- Isaac Murphy,right, runs in a Texas Relay event. He won the decath- ory of Shannon Stone and dedicat- lon last weekend, but still feels he has a lot of areas to improve upon. ed to all fans who love the game. “Today is a celebration of spirit, family and love of the game,” Rang- ers President Nolan Ryan said. Distance runners head West “This bronze represents so many things that are good about baseball — competition, happiness, mem- to face top-level competition ories — and I think Shannon em- By Lexy Gonzalez Top high school, collegiate and bodied what we as an organization Daily Texan Staff professional athletes will be com- hope for in our fans.” peting alongside Texas at the ex- On July 7, Stone was reaching for Imagine Texas Relays with a travaganza in search of qualifying a ball tossed to him by Josh Hamil- slightly cooler breeze and equal marks for the postseason. Long- ton, Cooper’s favorite player, when levels of excitement — and you horn sprinters and fielders will rest he fell headfirst about 20 feet and get this weekend’s 38th Stanford up from last weekend’s Texas Re- landed on concrete behind the out- Invitational. A select group of the lays, while a group of distance run- field wall. Before the game, Stone Pu Ying Huang | Daily Texan Staff No. 5 Longhorns will barely have a ners head to Cobb Track and Angell had stopped to buy his then-6-year- Corey Knebel prepares to hurl a pitch against California last weekend. Corey Knebel fanned six chance to come off their runners- Field at Stanford. old son a new glove in the hope of of the seven batters he faced in two innings to earn his sixth save of the season and the 25th of high as they pick up the intensity catching a ball. his career. on the road. STANFORD continues on PAGE 7 -The Associated Press SPTS/CLASS P7
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most RBI’s, and her career isn’t Brock Simmons quite over yet. races between LEADER Bennett is definitely not the two Stanford only leader on the team. Ju- Cardinal run- continues from PAGE 6 ners during nior Blaire Luna has consistent- last weekend’s fellow captains notice the en- ly been a presence for the Long- Texas Relays. thusiasm she brings. horns. While gaining her 13th He will run the “Lexy is a great competitor pe- win of the season in Thursday’s 5000-meter at riod,” said co-captain Courtney game, the Austin native has the Stanford Craig. “You can tell she is just been a huge part of the success Invitational. very focused on the games and the team has had this season. very focused in the dugout. She In her start versus the Tigers, is always telling you little tips for she tallied eight strikeouts, giv- you to progress [and allows you] ing up only seven hits. The All- to do better in the game. She is American pitcher has continued a great team player with great all season to lead the pitching competitive spirit. She gives her staff and lead the Texas defense all in every game, every at bat, to give up very few runs. every pitch, just all the time — There’s much to say about the just 100 percent great.” Longhorns, who are on track Now while her time at Tex- to have one of their best sea- as is almost over, she has def- sons yet. However one thing initely made her mark on the that can’t be denied is the lead- program. Not only has she bro- ership that surrounds the team. ken records all season long, her On and off the field, all players name is now at the top of the contribute to proving just how Texas softball program with the good they are.
Thomas Allison Daily Texan Staff an adjustment, kept my hands inside and did what I needed and professional athletes will com- tion and Rory Tunningley, will CRAIG to do for my team.” pete in a slew of ongoing distance debut in the 10000-meter run for continues from PAGE 6 Senior third baseman Nadia STANFORD races that will conclude with the the first time in 2012. This event STANFORD men’s 10000-meter run scheduled will also be the first go-round of Taylor also had a successful and continues from PAGE 6 INVITATIONAL Longhorns. The initial run was productive offensive night as she for 10:44 p.m. the outdoor season for Nation scored off a two RBI single by went 2-for-3 for the night. Taylor Sophomores Austin Roth and A Texas trio featuring Ryan and Tunningley. Schmidt with one out in the bot- has been on a hot streak lately af- Collin Smith will compete in the Dohner, Craig Lutz and Brock The Cardinal boasts that their DATE: April 6-7 tom of the fifth inning. Schmidt ter her record setting three double 3000-meter steeplechase. Roth Simmons will run as competitors athletes will be among the top TIME: TBA went 3-for-3 with two runs and performance against New Mexico won the event at the UCLA Dual in the 5000-meter. Dohner and of the featured competition, and three RBIs. Craig contributed last weekend. meet at the start of the outdoor Lutz will run in the second sec- one of particular interest to Tex- LOCATION: Palo Alto, Calif. three RBIs to the win off of her “She has been on a streak late- season, while Smith came in third. tion of the event, while Simmons as is senior Chris Derrick. The WEB: Flotrack.org 1-for-4 night. ly and got us all a hit,” Craig said. Boys and girls high school will compete in section three. This distance runner is a 13-time “The pitches were just com- “When one person on our team hits, events will be scattered through- will be Lutz’s first race of the out- All-American and a three-time ing inside and it was jamming the energy starts going. It’s a domino out the day, leading up to the cli- door season, as the cross-country NCAA Runner-Up, as well as me up on both at-bats,” Craig effect. Nadia really started that and max of the evening. What’s known All-American was busy compet- one of six men to finish in the said. “I went into the dugout the team really kept going with it.” as the ‘distance carnival’ will be- ing in cross country this past fall. top 10 all four years at the NCAA and told myself to focus. ... I Game two against Missouri gin today at 5:15 p.m. and contin- The Longhorns’ second trio of Cross Country Championship. as a tune-up in preparation for set the play up a little bit, made comes at 7 p.m. Friday evening with ue late into the night. Collegiate athletes, Mark Pinales, Will Na- He will use the 1500-meter run the remainder of the season.
Tech to score its first run be- pected act of nature was enough to head coach Bubba Thornton’s blood want to run faster in the hurdles be- fore the three-run bomb in the overhaul his entire outlook on the re- pumping was a talented young ath- cause I felt like my arms were loose RAIDERS fifth. After junior Hoby Milner MURPHY mainder of the weekend. lete finally listening to his advice. during the race. I want to throw far- continues from PAGE 6 tossed a scoreless seventh in- continues from PAGE 6 “I remember getting ready to line On Thursday, while Murphy was sit- ther in the discus because my person- ning, Corey Knebel came in to up for the 100 meters [on the first day ting in the grass taking off his track al record is 10 feet farther than what I fielder Collin Shaw laid down seal the Longhorns victory. weren’t going that great and I was of relays] and it started raining,” Mur- spikes after clenching fourth place in threw at Relays. I want to jump high- a sacrifice bunt that moved Knebel gave up a two-out sin- feeling sick a couple of days before. phy said. “It felt good to feel the rain. the 1500-meter run, coach Thorn- er in pole vault because I know I can Weiss and Payton to second gle in the ninth inning, but that I didn’t feel like I wanted to feel. I And I thought to myself, ‘Are you go- ton approached him. get on some bigger sticks come con- and third base. Freshman sec- was the only baserunner the felt flustered.” ing be upset about it or you going to “Now, what’s different about this ference time. I want to throw farther ond baseman Brooks Marlow Red Raiders had in the final Murphy felt pretty heavy-lad- relax and run anyway?’ I didn’t care feeling and the feeling you felt at In- in the javelin because I know the im- took advantage of the runners two frames as the All-American en, like everything was crash- about anything after that. In my head, door Nationals sitting on the bench pingement in my shoulder will feel in scoring position, delivering sophomore closer lowered his ing down on him on the week he that was the turning point.” after getting 10th place?” coach better by then.” a two-run single that tied the ERA from 1.08 to 1.00. needed to feel the most secure. Eventually the drizzle stopped, Thornton asked. Murphy replied And no matter what challeng- game at 4-4. Then, sophomore Texas’ leading hitter, junior Mental toughness and a fresh but Murphy’s personal records with a grin, “You told me to have fun es and setbacks the weeks ahead at- first baseman Alex Silver and left fielder Jonathan Walsh was mind are crucial for decathletes kept coming. He set or matched Bubba, and I listened.” tempt to hurl at him, he’s already got Stell each hit RBI doubles that taken out of the game after run- and their success. But Murphy felt personal records in seven of the Murphy knows that he can per- his game plan set in stone. Practice is gave the Longhorns a 6-4 lead ning into the outfield wall, and like his was completely blown. ten events, joining former UT de- form better all around. for working out the kinks and fixing that they would not surrender. replaced by Shaw, who Long- And just when he thought his sit- cathletes Trey Hardee and Aaron “I want to jump farther in the long all the small things. On meet days, Thornhill allowed five hits horns head coach Augie Garrido uation couldn’t get any worse, it did. Fox as decathlon champions. jump because I know that I can. I Murphy will now be concerned with and four runs over six innings indicated would likely stay in the Thursday’s forecasted clear skies and “I didn’t realize how much cov- want to throw a couple of feet far- a much simpler goal. of work, with four of those lineup Friday when Texas plays warm weather suddenly transformed erage our decathlon was going get,” ther in the shot put because I’ve done “Trust my training, trust my five hits being of the extra- the second game of a three-game into rain showers. Sand pits turned to 1 Murphy said with a smile. “We usu- it in practice. I want to jump a few coach and go out there with a smile. base variety. A pair of third- series against Texas Tech, also at mud and the lanes lost their traction. ally don’t get as much love as we did inches higher in high jump because I think if it’s going to happen that inning doubles allowed Texas 6:30 p.m. But for Murphy, such a simple unex- that weekend.” But what really got I felt like I could’ve at Texas Relays. I day, it will.” day, month day, 2008 CLASSIFIEDS 3B
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Friday, April 6, 2012 LIFE&ARTS 9 CHEATING Titanic deserves cinema re-watching despite 3D excess continues from PAGE 10
By Alex Williams Timothy J. Loving, Benjamin Le Daily Texan Staff and Marci Gleason, roughly one in three men and one in five There’s no denying that “Ti- women have committed sexual tanic” was a genuine cultural infidelity. With so many cheat- phenomenon when it hit the- ers roaming wild and unmarked, aters, spending a staggering 15 it seems that getting cheated weeks at the top of the box of- on is some kind of twisted rite fice, and setting records left and of passage. right. Even so, it’s a film that Whether the cheating was a our generation didn’t really get drunken encounter with an ex a chance to see in theaters. My at your fraternity’s formal or first memory of the film was long-distance relationship adul- watching it in a hotel room with tery, the single biggest conse- my parents and really only pay- quence of infidelity is the loss ing attention to the part where of trust. Without trust, a re- the ship goes down. For that rea- lationship will not succeed in son alone, re-releasing “Titanic” making both partners genuine- is a solid idea to show the land- ly happy and instead could take mark cinematic event to a new an ugly turn down the road generation of youngsters, even to resentment. if the film’s 3D reconversion is Often, what’s more difficult a mostly perfunctory excuse to than actually finding out your get it into theaters again. partner cheated is dealing with “Titanic” is an epic of the the consequences afterward. highest caliber, and James Cam- As Justin Timberlake bitter- eron directs it with a real ele- ly crooned, “just so confused gance, treating the story’s in- about it,” in his single “What herent tragedy respectfully Goes Around Comes Back while also making it massive- Around,” confusion almost im- ly entertaining in its own way. mediately sinks in as you try to The story of Jack and Rose has figure out if cheating is a for- been parodied and referenced givable offense. On one hand, so much that one might think there’s the “once a cheater, al- it’s become diluted at this point. ways a cheater” theory, and on Thankfully, it’s still sweeping Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures the other hand, there are your and genuinely romantic, mostly Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet are shown in a scene from the 3D version of James Cameron’s romantic epic “Titanic.” partner’s genuine apologies that thanks to the pitch-perfect cast- suggest a second chance is with- ing of Leonardo DiCaprio and sketches Rose in one of many impressive enough, but watch- moment on the ship’s bow or in reason. Kate Winslet. famous scenes. Cameron han- ing “Titanic” in a third dimen- the ship’s final, hellish descent While a breakup following in- Both of these actors had sol- dles both halves of the film sion doesn’t add anything to into the water lose some of their fidelity is a surefire way to pro- id careers up to this point, but wonderfully, and his staging of the film. In fact, with such a impact when viewed on a televi- tect yourself from future betray- nothing like this, and going the Titanic’s demise is disas- lengthy film, 3D can almost sion, and that irritatingly catchy al, it also disregards the love or back to “Titanic,” they both look ter filmmaking at its absolute be a detriment, as the human Celine Dion song is even more feelings you may still have for so young and eager to please. best. Tales of the grueling, six eye can only take so much 3D effective at drilling its way into your partner. Second chances There’s an honesty and heart to month shoot have become no- before it starts to wear out, a your psyche on the big screen. should be considered only after their performances that’s sur- torious, but this is Cameron boundary that “Titanic” comes But even more than that, the each person in the relationship prising. DiCaprio in particular showing mastery of his craft. dangerously close to crossing. theatrical experience is unques- has established that they would has aged into a very different Even as this unimaginably mas- It would have been enough to tionably the best way to watch a like to move past the betrayal kind of performer, full of hard sive ship goes into the ocean, put “Titanic” back into theaters film, and that alone makes these and both agree to stay faithful edges and aggressive characters, Cameron excels at finding the on the 100th anniversary of the re-releases a valiant effort. to each other. but here, he’s full of infectious small, human moments, and he ship’s sinking, and people still As useless as 3D is, I almost Sometimes the shame associ- joy for everything life throws at gives each member of his enor- would have come out in droves hope this trend of re-releas- ated with cheating is not limit- him, and the chemistry he has mous supporting cast a chance to see DiCaprio and Winslet on ing classic films continues, with ed solely to the cheater, as the with Winslet is a huge reason to stand out. the big screen once again. or without a post-conversion. person who was cheated on of- why the film works. But that’s enough about “Ti- The chance to see these huge, I would jump at the chance to ten feels embarrassed and made A lot of us (myself includ- tanic.” Let’s talk about the 3D. culture-defining films on the see something like “Goodfellas” a fool of. Even if the person ed) grew up watching the film Obviously, the huge draw for big screen is undeniably appeal- or “Raiders of the Lost Ark” in “Titanic” who was cheated on didn’t do in a two tape VHS box set, and this re-release was the 3D con- ing. Films like “Titanic” and theaters, and if I have to shell James Cameron anything to deserve it, they may that makes it even easier to de- version, and while that will cer- “Star Wars” are cornerstones out a few extra dollars for some blame themselves for their part- tect when the film shifts from tainly translate into healthy box of pop culture for a reason, glasses that don’t really enhance Genre: Drama ner’s infidelity before they judge charming romance to epic trag- office numbers, it’s complete- and 1997 sure was a long time the film that much, that’s a price their partner. edy, right around the time Jack ly inessential. Sure, the 3D is ago. Scenes like Jack and Rose’s I’m willing to pay. Runtime: 194 minutes For those who have been on the wrong end of infidelity, the easiest way to avoid blam- being nothing but lazy referenc- himself fighting off freshly legal “American Reunion” ing yourself is to remember that es to its predecessors, it pays off girl next door Kara (Ali Cobrin). your partner’s unfaithful act is REUNION a few long-running jokes in satis- Eugene Levy even pops up to give not a reflection on yourself. For continues from PAGE 10 fying fashion. Even more impor- Jim some awkward advice, and Jon Hurwitz, the cheaters who are interest- tantly, the film reaches for insight their relationship continues to be Hayden Schlossberg ed in continuing the relation- the party anyway and proceeds to into what it means to be growing one of the sweetest and most gen- ship despite your betrayal, you wreak havoc. up. Even though most of its sen- uine things about the franchise. should be willing to accept the “American Reunion” really has timents are obvious and unin- Too many of the film’s plots and Genre: Comedy responsibility for your actions one goal in mind: to let us catch spired, the fact that it’s trying at jokes are standard sitcom fare. by openly admitting why you up with these characters almost all is commendable. One setpiece involving sneaking a Runtime: 113 minutes were unfaithful. a decade later, and it succeeds in As nice as it is to see these char- drunk girl into her parents’ house Both partners deserve to that goal. The best scenes are sim- acters again, they’re saddled with is uninspired and lazy in its setup absolute waste of Alyson Hannigan, know the truth no matter how ply those that let the original cast a pretty standard plot. There’s and humor. whose character has grown from a painful it may be to fully move members reunite and reminisce, plenty of sexual tension between “American Reunion”’s biggest charming dork to a nagging wife; on, instead of leaving things and while the film refrains from long-lost lovers, and Jim finds misstep is how it writes its fe- most of her screentime is spent to the imagination that can be male characters. No one’s go- telling Jim to go hang out with more torturous than the truth. ing to be parading the first film his friends. When it tries for laughs, the film fails, but around as a paragon of femi- Even with its shortcom- nism, but at least its women had ings, “American Reunion” is still when it just lets its cast bounce off of one some surprising depth to them. just likeable enough to recom- PART I (the original) and PART II: 10 YEARS LATER “30 Rock” has proven that Katrina mend. When it tries for laughs, Live, On Stage & Together for the First Time! another, it’s hard not to crack a smile. Bowden has a real comedic gift to the film almost always fails, but go with her stunning looks, but when it just lets its cast bounce “Reunion” doesn’t give her a sin- off of one another, it’s hard not to See Part 1 Now and Part 2 gle joke to play. Even worse is its crack a smile. THE Starting April 18th! LARAMIE PROJECT TWO PLAYS. ONE INSPIRING THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE. Written by Moisés Kaufman, Leigh Fondakowski, Greg Pierotti, Andy Paris and Stephen Belber tDirected by Dave Steakley Experience the deeply moving Matthew Shepard story as seen from America’s heartland. Laramie, Wyoming is revisited in a two-play landmark event that is surprising, life-altering and unforgettable. Photo by Kirk R. Tuck Kirk R. by Photo
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Radio epidemic maybe? Newcomer Carly Rae Jepsen anticipates summer with stealth hit
By Katie Stroh song I’ve ever heard lol”), Jepsen a Love Song” and “Boyfriend,” checking out a guy Daily Texan Staff signed to Bieber’s own School- Bieber’s new single that shows through her win- boy Records, making her a shoo- off a slightly edgier side; wheth- dow only to dis- It’s about that time of year in for the position of new teen- er that attempted edginess actu- cover that he’s when music critics and casual pop darling despite her practi- ally works is up for debate. gay), the song pop-lovers alike are struggling to cally ancient age of 26. The song’s lyrics are a strange itself is the true anoint the coming summer’s Top The real clincher for the pool mixture of summer romance cli- star here. Sel- 40 anthem. Likely candidates in- of Bieber fans ripe for Jepsen’s ches (“Before you came into my ena G ome z clude Nicki Minaj’s house-in- picking is a homemade montage life, I missed you so bad,” any- herself could spired jam “Starships” and Ush- YouTube video of Bieber, girl- one?) and surprisingly apt de- be singing er’s slick new single “Climax.” friend Selena Gomez (also a fa- scriptions of what it’s like to be it instead But one earworm of a ditty vorite of the tween set), former struck with infatuation by some- o f J e p s e n is poised to become the stealth “High School Musical” star Ash- one so blindingly good-looking and it would jam of the summer: Carly Rae ley Tisdale and various members as the object of Jepsen’s affec- have the same Jepsen’s bouncy tale of flirtation, of the apparently swoon-worthy tions (“It’s hard to look right at effect. “Call Me Maybe.” At this point, Nickelodeon boy band Big Time you, baby”). But hey, we’ve you’d be easily forgiven for not Rush dancing and lip-synching For all of the song’s virtues just met her. having heard the song, or even to the song. (Jepsen’s perfectly bland, unob- There’s a chance of Jepsen herself; she was the The video (which has now trusive vocals; the fun, bouncy she’ll surprise us. 2007 runner-up on Canada’s been viewed more than 29 mil- tempo and its simplicity), what version of “American Idol,” and lion times) looks like the famous makes “Call Me Maybe” an un- her single hasn’t yet broken the bunch filmed it at a co-ed slee- forgettable song is just that — Billboard Top 40 radio charts pover; they’re dancing in what it’s unforgettable. After a few (it’s currently floating around looks like someone’s kitchen spins, you’ll be incessantly sing- the 70s). and living room, sporting fake ing about ripped jeans, hot But Jepsen’s irresistibly sugary mustaches and ultra-casual T- nights and trading your “soul for tune has flourished online. As of shirts and tank tops, making sil- a wish” (whatever that means) Thursday night, “Call Me May- ly faces and at one point form- for weeks. be” occupied the No. 7 slot on ing a conga line. In short, it’s a I have a feel- Billboard’s digital chart, which fascinating glimpse of super- ing that “Call Me tracks online downloads re- star teens acting like the goofy Maybe” will be gardless of genre. The seeming- kids who live down the street — the pinnacle of ly golden touch of Justin Bieber’s catnip for tween fans who want Ms. Jepsen’s recommendation rocketed “Call to believe more than anything c a r e e r — Me Maybe” to its current level of that their favorite stars are just while she’s Internet fame. like them. a service- After initially tweeting his love As for the song itself: it’s able singer, cute for the song back in December the prefect teen pop crossover and reasonably fun to (“Call me maybe by Carly Rae bound to follow in the foot- watch on-screen (the “real” Jepsen is possibly the catchiest steps of Gomez’s “Love You Like music video depicts Jepsen “Call Me Maybe” Artist: Carly Rae Jepsen Album: Curiosity Genre: Pop
Photo courtesy of 604 Records Canadian up-and-comer Carly Rae Jepsen’s addictive pop song “Call Me Maybe” is mak- ing a stir online and may be this summer’s surprise jam. Overcome infidelity, regain trust POP INDEX LOVE BY ALEKSANDER CHAN INTERRUPTED By Anjli Mehta HORNS UP
If a relationship’s single greatest strength is the ability The work of John Griffiths. for both people to trust one The illustrator created It’s baseball season! another, then its greatest en- some of Penguin’s most emy is infidelity. Not so con- memorable book covers. veniently, the college envi- ronment — with its alcohol- fueled parties, high concen- tration of people in the same age group, and freedom from “The Newsroom.” curfews and other parental Jeff Daniels looks like the This is the world’s first rules — isn’t exactly condu- best mouthpiece Aaron edible cookbook. The Sorkin’s ever created. pages are made of pasta. cive to staying faithful. From Usher’s Confessions album to tabloids embla- zoned with celebrity cheating scandals, it seems that cheat- Eating chocolate might ing has become more sensa- keep you thin. Our offices have been following this Carly Rae Jespen’sJepsen’s tionalized than ever before. diet for ages. “Call Me Maybe.” According to a 2011 study Just let it happen. published in the book, “The Science of Relationships,” by Gary W. Lewandowski, Woody Allen’s weird infatuation with Europe. Illustration by Carlos Pagan | Daily Texan Staff The trailer for “To Rome CHEATING continues on PAGE 9 with Love,” continues his recent penchant for slight Instagram snobbery. ‘American Reunion’ offers few laughs vacation pictures. Calm down, nerds.
By Alex Williams film’s sequels can be found. With romance has gone out of their re- The million hoops you Can we call Mitt Romney the Daily Texan Staff Can we call Mitt Romney the “American Reunion,” the entire lationship, and Jim looks forward have to jump through Republicanrepublican nomineenominee yet? yet? cast of the original is back, and to getting back together with his to register at ACC. Please? These primaries are Ever since it was announced the film does an admirable job friends from home. Oz (Chris getting exhausting. that Universal Pictures were mak- justifying its own existence, even Klein ) is a sportscaster and is dat- ing “American Reunion,” the film if it still fails to reach the heights ing a model (Katrina Bowden ), had an uphill battle to fight. Since and originality of the first film. Kevin (Thomas Ian Nicholas) is Kristen Wiig, Andy the undeniably fresh and funny The film picks up roughly 13 happily married and Finch (Eddie Samberg and Jason “American Pie” came out 13 long Sudeikis might leave ‘SNL.” years after the original gang left Kaye Thomas ) is still as mature This is only okay if they leave Not winning the mega years ago, the franchise has de- high school, and nine years after and composed as he was in the to make more funny movies. volved from entertaining imma- millions jackpot. Too Jim (Jason Biggs) and Michelle first film. Stifler (Seann William good to be true indeed. turity to crass scatological refer- (Alyson Hannigan ) got married Scott ) wasn’t invited , but crashes ences that belonged in the dis- in “American Wedding.” Now count DVD bin where most of the saddled with a kid, some of the REUNION continues on PAGE 9 HORNS DOWN