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Theoretical INSIDE physicist Texas players predicts future of shine at technology. Pro Day. NEWS NEWS SPORTS Barton Springs PAGE 5 PAGE 6 reopens to swimmers Saturday, following delays due to repairs. UNIVERSITY PAGE 2 Anthropology professor speaks about challenges to Powers’ salary tied to various goals for UT interpreting archaeological and By Jordan Rudner Powers, whose annual sal- and raising the four-year quantitative goals, 25 percent Tom Murphy, an Austin- archival work. PAGE 5 ary rate rose to $624,350 in graduation rate. of the incentive package will based lawyer whose litigation September, will receive addi- The incentive award will come from “qualitative as- experience includes contract As President William tional performance incentive be determined using a per- sessments” including recruit- disputes, said some measure Powers Jr. pushes to increase awards based on his success centage of Powers’ base sal- ing a vice president for devel- of subjectivity in incentive SPORTS four-year graduation rates in accomplishing a number ary. The documents use a 10 opment and a dean for the pay clauses is not unusual. With tight defense — citing arguments rang- of goals, according to docu- percent performance incen- Dell Medical School, making “Reasonableness comes and strong hits, base- ing from minimizing stu- ments obtained by The Daily tive as a guideline, though progress on blended and on- into play, even though that ball tops Texas State in dent debt to changing the Texan through The Public the actual percentage award- line courses and programs begs the question of what is 5-3 Tuesday night win. culture on campus — the Information Act. These goals ed will be determined by the including Massive Open reasonable,” Murphy said. PAGE 6 single person who might include increasing total re- UT System Board of Regents Online Courses and increas- “But there are always some stand to benefit the most is search expenditures, raising at its meeting this summer. ing alumni participation Powers himself. funding through philanthropy In addition to in philanthropy. PAY continues on page 2 LIFE&ARTS Austinites and UT CAMPUS CAMPUS students compete for title of “Funniest Person in Austin” at Cap City UGS dean Comedy Club. PAGE 10 candidate discusses VIEWPOINT progression The new Gates building sets a high standard on By Amanda Voeller a campus where new structures rise frequently. PAGE 4 The search for a new dean of the School of Undergradu- ate Studies continued Tues- day with a visit from Selmer Bringsjord, one of the five can- didates under consideration ONLINE for the position. Bringsjord Building framework may met with students to share be habitual for construc- ideas for improvements to the tion workers, but the school in a round-table dis- task becomes more cussion hosted by the school’s difficult when it comes Search Committee. to their wages: Bringsjord, the chair of the Department of Cognitive Sci- bit.ly/dt_framework ence at Rensselaer Polytechnic Shelby Tauber | Daily Texan Staff Institute, said he would like Quarterback Colt McCoy shows his care box that he will be sending to a soldier during the Caring for Camo talk Tuesday evening. the School of Undergraduate Caring for Camo is a student organization founded by finance sophomores Alan Dukor and Andy Smith and accounting junior Studies to provide more fund- Jacob Guss with the sole purpose of sending deployed troops care packages. ing for general research in sci- TODAY ence and other disciplines like creative writing. Inspire Women’s Bringsjord said he thinks Leadership Program the signature courses are high quality, but professors Female students who should inform students of the will be sophomores in Colt cares for camo principles behind the courses. the fall semester of McCoy comes to campus to promote organization invited Colt to do it.” “The ability to communicate 2013 are invited to an McCoy to share support for While McCoy showed the extemporaneously in person information session on organization which aims to aid troops the cause and rally students audience his own care pack- directly with other human be- Inspire Women’s Lead- into action Tuesday. age of gummy worms, beef ings without notes, without ership, an interdisciplin- By Alexandra Dubinsky new organization. President and founder, jerky and a Sports Illustrated technology, is something that ary leadership program Finance sophomores Alan Dukor said prior to the event magazine, he also shared every single student here is for young women spon- Dukor and Andy Smith, that he knew McCoy was a his personal connection going to need to have starting sored by the Center for With a little help from along with accounting junior big supporter of the cause. with the cause. right away with that first inter- Women’s and Gender former UT quarterback Colt Jacob Guss started Caring “He’s Colt McCoy, and he’s “The people in the mili- view,” Bringsjord said. Studies. The open house McCoy, three UT students for Camo, a student organi- just a great guy,” Dukor said. tary are near and dear to Bringsjord said Magellan’s is from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m. in the McCombs School zation dedicated to sending “When Colt was first asked my heart,” McCoy said. “I Circles, discussions between in the Gebauer Building of Business are spread- letters and care packages to to speak, he said if the event (GEB), 4th floor ing the word about their deployed U.S. troops. The were at 3 a.m., he’d be there CAMO continues on page 2 DEAN continues on page 2 conference room. New Music Ensemble NATIONAL CITY performs The music of visit- ing composer Andrea Clearfield is the focus Supreme Court could of this New Music Ensemble concert, along avoid ruling on Prop. 8 with the world premiere of UT student composer By Jordan Rudner Ben Stonaker’s 2012 Phosphenes I: Isolation, PROP. 8 for chamber orchestra. Senior Dustin Haley was Justices may not The ensemble is con- cold, soaking wet and sleep be ready to make a ducted by Dan Welcher. deprived. After sitting on major decision. The concert is free the sidewalk in front of the W&N p. 3 and will be held in the Supreme Court building for Music Building (MRH), 19.5 hours, Haley said it was Bates Recital Hall 3.838 worth it, because when the from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. justices began to deliberate which provides UT students about the status of same- an opportunity to spend a sex marriage in America, semester in Washington, he was there. D.C. “I immediately planned What is today’s Haley, an exercise sci- to ask my boss if it was al- ence senior, was present for right to take a day off — I May-Ying Lam | Daily Texan file photo reason to party? Tuesday’s oral arguments thought, I’m young, I can Lighting technician Clay Eads arranges part of the Trail of Lights display in 2008, the last year on Hollingsworth v. Perry, sleep outside and this is his- the event was fully operational. a case centered around the tory in the making.” constitutionality of the 2008 Though Haley and other California ballot initiative, proponents of same-sex mar- Proposition 8. Proposition 8 riage expressed hope that the Lights to shine five more years amended the California Con- justices would ultimately use stitution to limit marriage to Hollingsworth to establish a By Hannah Jane DeCiutiis city budget cuts. In 2012 the RunTex Foundation. only opposite-sex couples, constitutional right to mar- RunTex Carrozza Founda- A resolution passed unani- although previously same- riage equality, after hearing tion took up the mantle of mously by Austin City Coun- sex marriage had been legal arguments, Haley said he After last year’s glowing bringing the trail back, rais- cil on Thursday directed the in the state. scaled back his expectations. success, the Trail of Lights ing funds through sponsoring City Manager’s office to - ex “When the justices an- “The way the justices asked will be turned back on for this and once again hosting the ecute a five-year contract with nounced in December they their questions made it seem year’s holiday season and for Trail of Lights 5K. The event the foundation to run the trail. SEE COMICS were going to hear the case, I possible that they won’t rule several years beyond. brought twice as many visitors For this year and future trails, knew I would be in the city,” The trail was canceled in as expected, said James Rus- PAGE 9 said Haley, an Archer Fellow, PROP continues on page 2 2010 and 2011 because of sell, executive director of the LIGHTS continues on page 5 2 2 News Wednesday, March 27, 2013 “A lot of parents assume that you’re wasting time being | FEAtuREd photo DEAN undeclared and not choosing FRAMES continues from page 1 something right away,” English junior Natalie Arevalo said. “I undergraduate studies students don’t think that they realize and professionals about major that if you did choose some- Volume 113, Issue 128 and career options, are inex- thing, you’re most likely going pensive, and he sees room for to change.” growth in the program. 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Before signing auto- [email protected] The event, held in the Texas graphs to send to troops, continues from page 1 Union Ballroom, also fea- McCoy reminded the audi- Life & Arts Office: tured Bennie Wylie, the UT ence of the ultimate mean- (512) 232-2209 know the importance of football strength and condi- ing of the event. [email protected] it because of my cousin. tioning head coach. “Let’s not just enjoy this Retail Advertising: He passed away when he “Men and women your time together and move on (512) 471-1865 served in the Marines. age are serving for us so we from here,” McCoy said. [email protected] He was a great man and can do this,” Wylie said. “I “Let’s actually get involved. a great servant.” coach for a living. Men and We’re talking about encour- Classified Advertising: Dukor said the purpose women fighting and dying aging guys that are fighting (512) 471-5244 classifieds@ of sending letters and care so I can do my job, men for our freedom. We live Becca Gamache | Daily Texan Staff dailytexanonline.com packages to the troops is and women fighting and in a free country and that to remind them of home, dying so you can sit here. comes with a cost and let’s UGS Dean candidate Selmer Bringsjord meets with a group of brighten their day, show You chose to sit here. They never forget that.” students Tuesday afternoon in the Main Building.

The Texan strives to present all information fairly, compensation strategies accurately and completely. this year as part of Chan- If we have made an error, PAY PRESIDENT WILLIAM POWERS’ INCENTIVE PLAN let us know about it. Call cellor Francisco Cigar- (512) 232-2217 or e-mail continues from page 1 roa’s 2011 Framework for Part 1: Performance goals (75 percent of final incentive pay) managingeditor@ Advancing Excellence. dailytexanonline.com. sort of parameters set up.” Presidents were offered Relative Base 50% 100% 150% UT System spokeswoman the opportunity to tailor the Weight (Year) earned earned* earned Jenny LaCoste-Caputo ac- chancellor’s goals to their $356M $364M $373M $391.6M Goal 1: Philanthropic funding 25% knowledged that the nature own individual institutions, (2010-12 average) (2.5% increase) (5% increase) (10% increase) COPYRIGHT of the qualitative assessment but Powers, who negotiates is subjective but said recent his own contract each year, $591.9M $609.7M $627.4M $645.2M tensions between the board declined to make adjustments Goal 2: Total research expenditures 20% Copyright 2013 Texas (FY 2011) (3% increase) (6% increase) (9% increase) Student Media. All articles, and Powers will not have an to the chancellor’s goals. photographs and graphics, impact on its decision mak- Two of the metrics by both in the print and online ing process in determining which Powers will be assessed Goal 3: Improve positive operating $39.2M 20% (FY 2012) $43M $45M $55M editions, are the property of Powers’ incentive rewards. are the recruitment of a vice margin without using general revenue Texas Student Media and “A qualitative assessment president for development may not be reproduced or … is and has to be some- and a dean for the newly 50.3% 58.9% 65.6% 72.2% republished in part or in whole Goal 4: 4-Year graduation rate 35% what subjective,” LaCoste- established Dell Medical (2007 cohort) (by 2015) (by 2015) (by 2015) without written permission. Caputo said. “President School. At the Faculty Coun- *If Powers reaches the targets in this column, he will receive his full incentive pay. Powers’ incentive pay will be cil meeting last week, Powers determined just as all other said the search for a new pro- Part 2: Qualitative assessment (25 percent of final incentive pay) institutions’ presidents‘ and vost would be smaller than TOMORROW’S WEATHER UT System vice chancellors‘ usual and take place internal- and will be dependent on his ly as a result of “instability on people for other positions. Doolittle said. “These are established for both posi- High Low performance on the agreed campus.” UT spokeswoman “There is no doubt different kinds of positions. tions, and that Powers hopes 75 62 upon goals.” Tara Doolittle said Powers we’re going to have a It’s a different sort of search.” to have a dean for the Dell The UT System does not anticipate similar more-than-qualified pool Doolittle said search Medical School by the end Dead bird. Don’t eat. adopted incentive-based difficulties in recruiting from which to draw,” committees have been of the summer.

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Christine Ayala, Hannah Jane DeCiutiis on questions of standing. fused to do so. Proposition Justice Elena Kagan ...... Joshua Fechter, Albert Long, Jordan Rudner Enterprise Reporters ...... Andrew Messamore, Megan Strickland, Alexa Ura In the legal world, stand- 8 was instead defended by echoed this sentiment, won- Wire Editors ...... Riley Brands, Kristine Reyna Copy Desk Chief ...... Riley Brands Although Texas weath- Associate Copy Desk Chiefs ...... Elisabeth Dillon, Jay Egger, Andrew Huygen, Sara Reinsch ing refers to the ability of a lawyers representing Den- dering if any citizen might Editorial Copy Editor ...... Nile Miller er is struggling to make Creative Director ...... Natasha Smith party to prove connection nis Hollingsworth, who potentially be pressed to Senior Designers ...... Pu Ying Huang, Omar Longoria, Jack Mitts, Stefanie Schultz up its mind, Saturday’s Photo Editor ...... Zachary Strain to and harm from a law that is affiliated ProtectMar- defend a state law. 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Call to Visit Classes 512-474-1770 | 306 West 29th Street Austin, Texas 78705 —Hannah Jane DeCiutiis W&N 3 World & Nation Wednesday, March 27, 2013 3 Riley Brands, Wire Editor NEWS BRIEFLY Court might sidestep gay marriage ruling Obama signs measure By Mark Sherman to avoid shutdown Associated Press WASHINGTON — Presi- dent Barack Obama has WASHINGTON — The signed a stopgap spending Supreme Court dove into a bill to keep the government historic debate on gay rights running through the end Tuesday that could soon of September. lead to resumption of same- The measure leaves in sex marriage in California, place $85 billion in auto- but the justices signaled they matic budget cuts known may not be ready for a major as the sequester. But it takes national ruling on whether steps to ease the impact of the America’s gays and lesbians cuts to food inspection and have a right to marry. college assistance for active The court’s first major ex- duty military personnel. amination of gay rights in 10 The House and Senate years continues Wednesday, passed the spending bill last when the justices will con- week. Without it, the govern- sider the federal law that ment would have run out of prevents legally married money to keep operating gay couples from receiving on Wednesday. a range of benefits afforded straight married people. The issue before the court Egypt releases blogger on Tuesday was more fun- accused of violence damental: Does the Consti- tution require that people CAIRO — Egyptian au- be allowed to marry whom thorities released a prominent they choose, regardless of Dana Verkouteren | Associated Press Egyptian blogger Tuesday after either partner’s gender? The This artist rendering shows attorney Theodore Olson, right, who is representing the same-sex couples, addressing the Supreme he refused to cooperate with fact that the question was in Court in Washington on Tuesday as the court heard arguments on California’s ban on same-sex marriage. prosecutors over allegations front of the Supreme Court of instigating violence against at all was startling, given that Inside, a skeptical Jus- cellphones or the Internet?” marriage ban. There was no majority ap- the country’s most powerful no state recognized same-sex tice Samuel Alito cau- Alito said. Justice Anthony Kennedy, parent for any particular out- Islamist group in comments unions before 2003 and 40 tioned against a broad Indeed, it was clear from the potentially decisive vote, come, and many doubts were posted on social media. states still don’t allow them. ruling in favor of gay mar- the start of the 80-minute suggested the justices could expressed by justices about The blogger, Alaa Abdel- There is no question- riage precisely because the argument in a packed court- dismiss the case with no rul- the arguments advanced by Fattah, was freed following ing the emotions the issue issue is so new. room, that the justices, had ing at all. lawyers for the opponents his demand that an inves- stirs. Demonstrators on both “You want us to step in doubts about whether they Such an outcome would of gay marriage in Califor- tigative judge take over his sides crowded the grounds and render a decision based should even be hearing the almost certainly allow gay nia, by the supporters and case, according to one of his outside the court, waving on an assessment of the challenge to California’s marriages to resume in Cali- by the Obama administra- lawyers, Malek Adly. His at- signs, sometimes chanting effects of this institu- Proposition 8, the fornia but would have no tion, which is in favor of torneys are now awaiting a their feelings. tion which is newer than state’s voter-approved gay impact elsewhere. same-sex marriage rights. decision on the request, which amounts to a snub to the pros- ecutor’s office by questioning its independence. Abdel-Fattah handed Syrian opposition takes Syria’s Arab summit seat himself in to authorities ear- By Albert Aji by severe divisions in the two years into a ferocious Syrian people since the who chaired the summit, lier Tuesday, a day after the & Bassem Mroue ranks of the Western- civil war. beginning of the crisis and said the Syrian opposition country’s prosecutor gen- backed opposition alliance. In Damascus, the govern- until now have sustained deserves “this representa- eral ordered his arrest along Associated Press The opposition’s ascen- ment on Tuesday blasted the our conviction that it has tion because of the popular with four other activists also sion to representing the Arab League’s decision, por- exchanged its Arab identity legitimacy they have won accused of inciting violence. DAMASCUS, Syria — country at the summit in traying it as a selling-out of with a Zionist-American at home and the broad sup- Syria’s opposition took Qatar, a key backer of the Arab identity to please Israel one,” said an editorial in port they won abroad and Prisoners escape, over the country’s seat for those fighting to topple and the United States. the Al-Thawra newspaper, a the historic role they have 1 killed in Libya the first time at an Arab President Bashar Assad, “The shameful deci- government mouthpiece. assumed in leading the summit Tuesday in a dip- demonstrated the extent sions it (Arab League) Sheik Hamad bin Khalifa revolution and preparing TRIPOLI, Libya — A lomatic triumph marred of the regime’s isolation has taken against the Al-Thani, the Qatari ruler for building the new Syria.” Libyan security official says nearly 50 inmates have fled a prison in an oasis city in This undated ATTENTION ALL INCOMING the country’s southern des- handout photo pro- ert, and authorities shot one vided by the U.S. 6TH-, 7TH, & 8TH-GRADERS dead during the escape. Secret Service The security official said shows Secret Service agent the inmates broke out of the Texas Student TV Julia Pierson. prison in Sabha early Tues- President Barack day. He said prison guards Obama appointed fired warning shots to stop the veteran Secret them, which resulted in the Service agent as death of one. Two others the agency’s first SUMMERSUMMERSUMMER were injured. female director The official said nine in- on Tuesday. mates were arrested while 2013 authorities continue the CAMPCAMPCAMP Photo From search for 36 others. The of- US Secret Service The University of Texas at Austin ficial said the prisoners were rioting against what they said were bad prison conditions, Obama names first woman setting fire to their cells, and Want to learn about television breaking up doors. He said production & programming? they jumped over the prison as Secret Service director wall. He spoke on condition By Julie Pace financial crimes. of anonymity because he was “Over her 30 years of Associated Press not authorized to speak to experience with the Secret The University of Texas student the media. Service, Julia has consis- WASHINGTON — tently exemplified the spirit television wants to teach you SARS-linked virus President Barack Obama and dedication the men and on Tuesday named vet- women of the service dem- kills man in Germany eran Secret Service agent onstrate every day,” Obama BERLIN — A man from Julia Pierson as the agen- said in a statement an- the United Arab Emirates cy’s first female director, nouncing Pierson’s appoint- who was infected with a new signaling his desire to ment, which does not re- Television Camp SARS-related virus has died in change the culture at the quire Senate confirmation. SESSIONS Munich, German authorities male-dominated service, At the Secret Service, said Tuesday. which has been marred Pierson has served as TELEVISION July 8-12 The case brings the num- by scandal. deputy assistant director CAMP ber of confirmed human Pierson, who most re- of the office of protec- cases of new coronavirus in- cently served as the agen- tive operations, assistant Learn all about TV news and entertainment WHEN fection worldwide to 17, ac- cy’s chief of staff, will take director of human re- programming; how to write, shoot, and edit. Campers 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. cording to the World Health over from Mark Sullivan, sources and training and will produce a news/feature program that will air on Organization. Of these, 11 who announced his re- chief of staff. She started TSTV channel 29, and citywide on Cable Channel 16. have died. tirement last month. The in 1983 as a special agent WHERE The city hospital in Munich agency faced intense criti- in Miami. Before that, All counselors are Journalism and Radio-Television- TSTV 2500 Whitis Ave. said the 73-year-old patient, cism during Sullivan’s ten- she was a police officer Film students on staff at award winning Texas Student offices/studios The University who was transferred from Abu ure for a prostitution scan- in Orlando, Fla. Television. For more information and applications: Hearst Student of Texas at Austin Dhabi on March 19, had been dal during preparations for “Julia is eminently www.TexasStudentTV.com Media Bldg.(HSM) suffering from an unspecified Obama’s trip to Cartagena, qualified to lead the “serious underlying condi- Colombia, last year. The agency that not only Contact the business office at 471-7051 or EXTRAS INCLUDED tion” that meant his chances of incident became public safeguards Americans at E-mail questions and registration form request to Dan Knight at [email protected] survival had been slim. after one agent refused to major events and secures Lunch, T-shirt, The new virus was first pay a prostitute and the our financial system, but Ages: incoming 6th, 7th, & 8th graders identified last year in the pair argued about payment also protects our leaders Cost: $410/ person, per session DVD Middle East, and most of the in a hotel hallway. and our first families, in- (UT faculty/staff discount) patients infected had trav- The incident raised ques- cluding my own,” Obama eled to Qatar, Saudi Arabia, tions within the agency said. “Julia has had an Jordan or Pakistan. — as well as at the White exemplary career, and I In recent weeks two peo- House and on Capitol Hill know these experiences ple in Britain have also died — about the culture, partic- will guide her as she after becoming infected ularly during foreign travel. takes on this new chal- with the virus. In addition to protecting lenge to lead the impres- For more information and registration, visit — Compiled from the president, the Secret sive men and women of www.TexasStudentTV.com Associated Press reports Service also investigates this important agency.” 4A Opinion Opinion Wednesday, March 27, 2013 4 Editor-in-Chief Susannah Jacob Gates CS building sets high standard Drew Finke buildings that flank the more prominent South Mall, where small courtyards emerge between relatively simple classroom buildings. To view a photo of the interior, Daily Texan Associate Editor The space between the two wings of the Gates Center is occu- visit bit.ly/dt-gates pied by a Sol LeWitt sculpture that was unveiled on March 21 as The Bill and Melinda Gates Computer Science Complex, which part of the campus’s Landmarks public art program. Unlike tradi- first floor lobby, and each of those study rooms are connected by opened March 6, is the latest in a series of new or renovated build- tional art, LeWitt’s work consists of meticulous directions or algo- stairways that literally hang within the volume of the atrium. The ings to populate the East Mall. This part of campus has long played rithms that other artists follow to bring his artwork to life. Thus, a angular, wood-paneled ceilings emphasize the height and size of second string to the West Mall’s historic structures and active public collector does not buy a LeWitt sculpture or painting, rather the the atrium and give it a dynamic feel. The horizontal wooden lou- spaces, so in order to be considered a success, any change to the area’s instructions that will lead to its eventual creation — appropriate for vres that flank the atrium’s north and south wall provide teasing stock of buildings must contribute to the invigoration of the eastern a building where so much attention is paid to the underlying codes glimpses into the windowed offices and classrooms that surround part of campus. that make computers work. the atrium, allowing the activity taking place within those rooms to The Gates complex, though relatively unassuming from the ex- Inside, a LeWitt mural injects color into an otherwise gray class- further animate the space that they overlook. terior, manages to inject architectural levity — such as a fifth-floor room hallway. And while much of the complex’s interior spaces are Rather than relying on bright colors or strange light fixtures to stairway with a glass floor and orange-tinted windows — into an painted in cool grays and whites, the extensive use of wood pan- attract superficial interest, the atrium in the Gates Complex is an otherwise standard University building, and contains within it cam- eling in the atrium located between the two main buildings and inherently interesting space unto itself, with plenty of places upon pus’s most inspiring new indoor study space. Though the complex’s the large windows located throughout give the entire complex an which to let your gaze linger rather than write the paper you came restrained color palette, tight symmetry and severe geometry can inviting feel. there to finish, and perhaps even more importantly, plenty of out- begin to feel overwhelming, they also endow the building with a for- Many of the new buildings on campus — the Belo Cen- lets from which to charge your laptop. mality and sincerity that has been absent from other new buildings ter, the Norman Hackerman Building and the Student Activ- Like other inspiring study areas on campus — the Architecture on campus. ity Center in particular — boast prominent open spaces in and Life Sciences libraries, for example — the care and detail in The site, located on Speedway but separated from the East Mall which students can gather to study, eat or merely chat. All share the design of the Gates Complex’s central atrium is tactile evidence by the E. P. Schoch Building, lacks the prominence enjoyed by the some aesthetic similarities: high ceilings, lots of windows, of someone’s significant effort. In the words of the Chair of the also recently-built Student Activities Center and Liberal Arts Build- brightly-painted walls and bizarre furniture. The atrium space Computer Science Department, Bruce Porter, the space encour- ing. As a result, the Gates Center sits quietly among the surrounding in the Gates Complex meets several of these criteria, but also ages those who study in it or merely move through it to “raise structures. On the Speedway side of the building, it’s easy to see how manages to create a space that is inspiring to be in, regardless of their game.” That statement applies equally well for the architects Fred Clarke — an alumnus of the UT School of Architecture and one your purpose for being there. designing campus’ next new building. of the complex’s lead designers — might have been inspired by the Four stories worth of open study spaces cantilever out over the Finke is an architecture and urban studies senior from Houston.

GALLERY Court hearings about more than marriage Edgar Walters Daily Texan Associate Editor

The U. S. Supreme Court hears arguments in two major gay marriage cases this week, and the timing has never been bet- ter. Fifty-eight percent of Fellow proponents Americans now believe it of the homosexual should be legal for gay and lesbian couples to get mar- agenda, rejoice! ried, according to a recent The American Washington Post-ABC News poll. public, after a long Fellow proponents of the homosexual agenda, and difficult fight, is rejoice! The American suddenly — explo- public, after a long and difficult fight, is suddenly sively — coming out — explosively — coming for gay marriage. out for gay marriage. Capitalizing on that reminiscent of the Joseph popularity, the Human McCarthy era. “The un- Rights Campaign — the derlying problem is that nation’s largest LGBT ad- there’s a very vocal and vocacy group and lob- very litigious minority of bying organization — Americans willing to le- Disdain for the feds clouds regents’ minds launched its United for gally attack anybody who Marriage initiative, which dares utter a phrase, or Travis Knoll encourages those sym- even a name, they don’t pathetic to the cause of agree with,” Perry said. Daily Texan Columnist marriage equality to make “We are also a culture Sequestration, the buzzword for the automatic federal bud- Cranberg has every right to be public demonstrations built upon the concept get cuts triggered by Congress’s failure to pass a deficit reduc- of support. that the original law is tion deal, was signed into law March 1. The cuts will come into politically conservative. But as a In Austin, 1500 miles God’s law outlined in the full effect in April. President Obama and congressional Demo- regent, he should not let his disdain away from the oral ar- Ten Commandments.” crats are trying to put pressure on their Republican opponents guments being heard in Fortunately, Perry’s by tying reductions in unemployment payments to sharp, for the federal government blur his Washington, D.C., that views are increasingly out across-the-board defense cuts, both of which are blind to the vision about the stark realities support has primarily of touch with reality, and efficiency or inefficiency of the programs in question. Repub- taken the form of a Face- I look forward to the day licans have considered it to be a necessary evil, accepting steep facing this University. book profile picture fea- they become obsolete. defense cuts to prevent an Obama “victory” akin to that of the turing a red equals sign. Marriage equality is on the tax compromise. According to The New York Times, furloughs obligations. Anyone who has filled out a lengthy Institutional The mathematical symbol horizon. But issues beyond will be given to defense employees by April 6th. As is always the Review Board application to do a simple class survey can attest is an allusion to the HRC’s gay marriage demand fur- case, large cuts affect us all. to the weightiness of regulations. However, once again, Cranberg logo. You’re forgiven if you ther action by the queer According to a story that ran in February in the San Anto- seems to have signed onto the notion that government is not an missed the memo; when community and its allies, nio Express-News, the UT System stands to lose $78 million in entity to be reformed, but a nuisance to be eliminated. I checked my Facebook most notably workplace federal research money with the sequestration. Patricia Hurn, He’s not alone in those sentiments among the UT System page Tuesday morning, discrimination and issues vice chancellor for research and innovation, pointed out that, Board of Regents. In November, the Texan ran a three-part I mistakenly equated the faced by the transgender although the federal government provides less of the Univer- piece on UT officials’ political donations. There was one impor- red banners with commu- community. The Supreme sity’s funds than in the past, the University would be harmed by tant commonality among the regents: Every member, except nism. But once I under- Court isn’t expected to the cuts because it is still “strongly dependent on federal fund- for Steven Hicks, had donated to the presidential campaign of stood the symbolism, I was reach a decision until late ing.” For this reason, according to The Washington Post, repre- Gov. Rick Perry — Perry, the same candidate who famously touched. The equals signs June, which leaves pro- sentatives of universities across the nation were in Washington wished to eliminate the departments of Commerce, Education were everywhere. equality Facebook users to lobby against the cuts in March. and Energy and said that “all three branches [of government]” Not all recent demon- three months to find a new, One UT System official searched for a silver lining. Regent contributed to “the demise of America.” strations have been so flattering picture of them- Alex Cranberg speculated that perhaps a cut in federal funding Cranberg, following the philosophical line of Gov. Perry’s positive, of course. Because selves. They might addi- would be advantageous for professors because, when they get inner circle, denigrates the contributions of the federal gov- this is Texas, some of our tionally consider promot- such money, they spend most of their time “in administrative ernment and believes that business would do better without most powerful politicians ing any other of the equally and compliance activities.” He asked, “Might this shift be good government oversight. He, along with the now-departed Rick count among the voices valid causes that have re- news for us for our children not having to fund this exorbitant O’Donnell, former adviser to the UT System, has brought UT in diametric opposition ceived less attention. federal deficit and for our researchers to be able to spend more into that ideological debate by pushing the “university as busi- to marriage equality. Gov. Decades from now, time actually doing research?” Hurn disagrees. She says that ness” model. But don’t fall for it. We are not independent. Half Rick Perry and Lt. Gov. Da- when my children ask me researchers go through the same hoops for state and privately- of our money comes from federal funds, and, as Hurn rightly vid Dewhurst spoke to that what this time of history funded research compliance. points out, cheering the suicidal actions of our federal govern- hateful tone at the Texas felt like, I will proudly re- What’s wrong with this picture? Let’s assume that Cranberg is ment is not good for the University. Cranberg has every right Faith and Family Day rally call the demonstrations right and that without federal funding researchers could work to be politically conservative. But as a regent, he should not let at the Capitol on Tuesday. my friends — gay and without the onerous oversight by the federal government. If re- his disdain for the federal government blur his vision about the Perry did not appear straight — made in sup- searchers have significant reductions in funding, what money stark realities facing this University. to have confused the port of marriage equality. I will pay for their research? Cranberg’s argument is akin to saying, His comments should give Texans pause as to whether cyber-inundation of red just hope their enthusiasm “If you’re fired from your job, you won’t have to clock in, fill out Cranberg and Perry are really serving in the best interests with a communist upris- won’t have stopped there. W-2 forms, or pay Social Security taxes!” I agree with Cranberg of the University. ing as I did, but his com- Walters is a Plan II that room exists to streamline researchers’ federal compliance Knoll is a Latin American Studies senior from Dallas. ments were nevertheless junior from Houston.

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NEWS 5 Wednesday, March 27, 2013 News 5 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LIGHTS NEWS continues from page 1 BRIEFLY Student Government Russell said the foundation We’re wanting hopes to raise funds to ex- casts last vote of term tend the event from eight the city to be a At its final meeting for the nights to up to 15, as well as partner in that as keeping admission free to term before new representa- the public. well, to go toward tives take charge of the orga- “Historically it’s been the longevity of nization, Student Government a free event,” Russell said. voted Tuesday to support a bill “Our intention is to keep it the event and to in the Texas Legislature that proposes limiting the UT Sys- free. We don’t have any im- make sure that mediate plan — nor do we tem Board of Regents’ power, really want — to right away it’s there forever. as well as voting against legis- start charging. That gets into lation that would ask UTPD to — James Russell, make marijuana possession a a whole different deal and RunTEX executive director the whole idea of the Trail lower priority offense. of Lights is that it’s an inclu- Student Government’s sive thing, not an exclusive to use that time to create an resolution supports a Texas thing. Once you start charg- independent, self-sustaining Senate bill, filed by Sen. Kel Jonathan Garza | Daily Texan Staff ing, I think you start walking Trail of Lights Founda- Seliger, R-Amarillo, which tion to ensure the event Theoretical physicist Michio Kaku explains how advancements in technology may serve as the down a path that’s hard to would limit responsibilities fourth wave of innovation. come back from.” will not be canceled in the not specific to the System to The Trail of Lights, an foreseeable future. fall under the control of the event historically held ev- “We would establish its individual institutions. ery December since 1967 in own board, it’s own every- Student Government also Physicist talks science’s future Zilker Park, includes intri- thing, it’s own 501(c)(3),” rejected legislation that would cate displays of lights along Russell said. “We’re wanting encourage UTPD to issue ci- By Mark Carrion biotechnology and nanotech- talk, which drew hundreds of the park’s running trail lead- the city to be a partner in tations instead of arrests for nology,” Kaku said. attendees. Committee Chair- ing up to the Zilker Holiday that as well, to go toward the marijuana possession. The Kaku then described the woman Sarah Robinson said Tree. The tree is one of Aus- longevity of the event and to legislation argued it would Cars that drive themselves, next steps for technology, the event helped students tin’s moon towers draped make sure that it’s there for- save UTPD time, energy and contact lenses that recog- such as glasses and screens see science as a field with with 39 strands of lights to ever. I think having it inde- money, and suggested plac- nize people’s faces, a digital that could create augmented numerous opportunities. form a 155-foot holiday tree, pendent like that is the first ing marijuana possession as a doctor that offers medical realities for their wearers “We also want students to under which visitors often step in reaching that goal.” lower priority than enforcing advice from a bathroom mir- and identify other people see the possibilities of where spin or purchase refresh- Russell said the founda- the campus-wide tobacco ban. ror — all of these technolo- for them instantly. Kaku also their education can take ments such as kettle corn. tion plans to create an online Perry Pickei, public health gies and more will be pos- predicted future advances, them,” Robinson said. “It is Advertising senior Kate system requiring those park- junior and natural sciences sible in the next 50 years, including smartphones that important to make the con- Griffiths said because of the ing at Zilker Park to reserve representative, said his constit- according to theoretical can pay for items by pointing nection between what you are trail’s previous cancellation, and purchase their parking uents in the College of Natural physicist Michio Kaku. and clicking, as well as toilets learning and everyday life.” she hadn’t heard of the event pass online. Sciences are not in support of Kaku, a theoretical phys- that can diagnose cancer- Electrical engineering ju- before last year, like many Council Member Chris the legislation. ics professor at The City Col- ous cells 10 years before they nior Thejas Prasad said he has other current students, but Riley, who co-sponsored the “Students come to this lege of New York, gave a talk form a tumor. followed Kaku’s talks since the hopes to go in the future. city resolution to negotiate university to change the Tuesday night in the Stu- “The next two big indus- eighth grade and was amazed “I only moved here four the contract, said the traffic world, not to get high,” Pick- dent Activities Center about tries to be digitalized are med- to see Kaku in person. Prasad years ago so this is the first problems resulting from last ei said. “This resolution is the future of technology icine and education,” Kaku said the technologies men- year that it’s happened that year’s success are a point of hurried and rash.” and its implications. said. “You will have more tioned by Kaku will help bring I’ve been in the area, so I focus for improvement on UTPD Chief Robert Dahl- “Today I’m going to be power in your cell phone people closer together and didn’t know about it before the 2013 trail and beyond. strom said according to Tra- talking about the future — than a modern university foster easier communication. this year,” Griffiths said. “I’m “The Trail of Lights this vis County law, officers have your future,” Kaku said. hospital today.” “There’s a lot to improve definitely going to try to go if past year was successful be- the option to arrest or issue Kaku, a co-founder of the Despite the rapid advances on,” Prasad said. “The future it’s going to continue because yond all expectations and a citation to those in pos- branch of physics known of technology he predicts, is going to be really differ- it looks fantastic.” that did entail some unex- session of fewer than four as string theory, discussed Kaku said humans will con- ent from what we see right Russell said the RunTex pected traffic problems,” ounces of marijuana at the how science created three tinue to hold important jobs now. I think it’s important Foundation wanted to ne- Riley said at the Thursday officer’s discretion. distinct waves of innovation in the future. for students to know about gotiate the five-year contract council meeting. —Christine Ayala in history. “Education is the key to the the future of technology so “We think that the fourth new puzzle,” Kaku said. that they can understand this wave will be the combina- The Distinguished Speak- change that they’re going to be tion of artificial intelligence, ers Committee hosted the a part of.” Better clinic. CAMPUS Better medicine. Better world. Professor discusses archives, errors Everybody counts on having safe, By Amanda O’ Donnell archivist,” Wade said. “Then said. “However, all good ar- effective medicine for anything from for the viewer, the ojo, to see chivists are willing to work the common cold to heart disease. 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(1) ALABAMA Vince threw, Ricky donned a suit and Marquise danced. Athleticism marked Texas’ pro day as Texas graduates and NFL hopefuls strutted the skills they’d worked tirelessly NCAAW to perfect for a bevy of scouts. “We wanted the guys who didn’t do as well at the com- (1) BAYLOR bine to have a second chance, so they can come home to a more comfortable setting and show the scouts what (8) FLORIDA ST. they can do,” head coach Mack Brown said of pro day. The work began midmorn- ing in the weight room, where players were measured and (1) STANFORD completed vertical jumps, 40-yard dashes and other strength activities. Marquise Goodwin, who sprang off the (8) MICHIGAN ground for an impressive 42 inches, pouted because he thought he’d jumped 44. For- mer running back and Heis- man Trophy winner Ricky Williams snapped photos Elisabeth Dillon | Daily Texan Staff NBA Former Texas running back Jeremy Hills has his wingspan measured at Texas Pro Day on Tuesday. Hills jumped, sprinted and caught PRO continues on page 7 passes from Vince Young as part of the day’s activities. TIMBERWOLVES

Vince deserves second chance Chiles struts skills, PISTONS Young mentors Ash By Christian Corona Sports Editor at this point. By Nick Cremona CLIPPERS “The NFL is moving more How could a quarterback toward John’s style of play,” who’s won 62 percent of his John Chiles has always John Chiles Sr. said while watching his son catch pass- starts, played twice in the been a tremendous athlete. MAVERICKS Pro Bowl and been named The New Orleans Saints es from Vince Young. “The Rookie of the Year not earn thought highly enough of training he has done with the a place in the NFL? Chiles to sign him as an un- Olympic team and sprinter Since leading the Long- drafted free agent in 2011, as Darvis Patton has really did the St. Louis Rams after helped his speed. John is still horns to a national title in KNICKS 2005, Vince Young went 31- signing him to become a light on his feet.” 19 as a starter in the NFL, led Elisabeth Dillon | Daily Texan Staff part of their practice squad Monroe, Hills share shoes seven fourth-quarter come- Former Texas quarterback Vince Young worked out at this later in the season before he was cut. Chiles worked out D.J. Monroe and Jeremy backs and racked up more year’s Pro Day in hopes of earning a spot on an NFL roster. CELTICS than 10,000 yards of offense. with this year’s crop of NFL Hills may have had a minimal After stints in Tennessee, have done crazy things that want another chance.” prospects at Texas’ Pro Day impact during their time at Philadelphia, Pa. and Buf- still get opportunities.” The former Longhorns on Tuesday, in hopes of be- Texas, but that doesn’t mean falo, N.Y., however, Young There are always teams star and No. 3 overall pick ing added to another profes- they aren’t hungry to get a found himself without a job. looking for help under center completed 40 of 44 passes at sional roster. In the two years piece of the NFL pie as well. His financial woes became in the NFL. If they know what’s Texas’ Pro Day on Tuesday, since his departure from Monroe and Hills even shared public. But the same guy good for them, they’ll take a two of which were dropped the Texas football program, a pair of shoes while clock- LONGHORNS who threw his jersey in the long, hard look at Young. and another two of which Chiles has had a cup of tea in ing their 40-yard dash times stands, called the Eagles a “I was talking to him at were overthrown. He ap- the NFL and has also played during Pro Day. After Hills’ IN THE NBA/MLB “dream team” and was re- practice one day and we didn’t peared to be in great shape for the Jacksonville Sharks of second go at the dash, Mon- leased by the Bills last Au- have a quarterback to throw and seemed to be the same, the Arena Football League. roe congratulated his team- Avery gust wants back in the NFL. for the guys [at Pro Day],” loose, carefree guy that took Given Chiles’ experience as mate on his run but requested Bradley “You can’t hold that against head coach Mack Brown said. down USC eight years ago. a backup quarterback and he take off the socks he was - 6 points him,” former Texas safety Mi- “I told him this is something “Teams have been quiet,” wide receiver at Texas and his wearing as they belonged to - 3 rebounds chael Griffin, Young’s team- you oughta do. Go work out. Young’s agent, Jerry Marlatt, training with the U.S. Track Monroe. Hills couldn’t find his mate in college and the NFL, Go show them that you’re in said. “We should be hearing and Field Olympic team, he socks but he didn’t need them said. “He’s a great football great shape and that you’re more from them between has another good case for as he posted one of the faster player. It’s not like he hurt not laying around pouting. now and May 1. Between NFL teams to give him a times of the day in the dash. anybody or anything. You Show them that you’re upbeat, shot. For Chiles and his fam- TOP TWEET see players in the league that positive, a leader and that you VINCE continues on page 7 ily, that’s all they can hope for NFL continues on page 7 Demarcus Holland BASEBALL | TEXAS 5, TEXAS STATE 3 @BelieveInBlast “I’m actually tweetin today .. still Horns nab hits, top Bobcats Texas starts off strong, get no love *harlem shake to my cave*” By Peter Sblendorio pitching stays effective game breakdown stock up The Longhorns contin- Innings 1-3: The Long- Texas Defense: De- ued their hot play at the horns put up big numbers in spite several wild pitches plate Tuesday, recording the bottom of the first, scor- and passed balls that put double-digit hits for a third SPORTS ing three runs off four hits. the Bobcats in scoring consecutive game in route Freshman Chad Holling- position, the Longhorn to defeating Texas State 5-3. BRIEFLY sworth retired the first eight defense was able to get it- Texas (15-9) jumped out Bruins, Luna sweep to an early lead for a second Bobcat batters before giving self out of several trouble- straight game, scoring three up two runs in the third. some situations to secure conference awards runs on four hits in the first the win. Innings 4-6: A pair of Longhorn inning. Erich Weiss kicked Hollingsworth gave up another run in the softball players domi- off the scoring for Texas Marshall Nolen | Daily Texan Staff fourth to tie the game at by the numbers nated the Big 12 Confer- with an RBI single, with C.J Junior outfielder Mark Payton had three hits in four at bats ence awards this week, Hinojosa and Alex Silver three apiece. The Bobcats Tuesday, continuing his career high hitting streak to 13 games. 2: Both Hinojosa and bringing in both Player also adding RBIs during threatened several ties to pull ahead, but the Texas defense Silver had two RBIs of the Week for senior the inning. Payton had three hits in scoring, that’s never easy didn’t allow anything else each on the evening. Kim Bruins and Pitcher The Bobcats scored their four at bats to extend his but I think we’re becoming of the Week for senior first of the game in the across. It was slow offensively career high hitting streak to more consistent.” 9: Strikeouts by the Blaire Luna. third inning on a two out, for the Longhorns, until an 13 straight games. The ju- Chad Hollingsworth Texas pitching staff, The last time both two run double by Morgan RBI single by Alex Silver nior scored two runs Tues- came out strong in his fifth including two by Co- weekly honors have gone Mickan. They would tie the plated Mark Payton to give day and improved his team start of the season, retir- rey Knebel in the to Texas was in 2011, game in the fourth inning Texas the 4-3 edge. leading batting average to ing the first eight batters of final frame. with Luna taking pitch- after a wild throw on a pick- .430 on the year. the game before allowing a Innings 7-9: Texas tacked er and Courtney Craig off attempt by Texas reliever “We’re getting more ex- pair of two out runs in the on an insurance run in the 13: Payton extend- earning player. Kirby Bellow scored Cody perienced and more con- third inning. top of the seventh thanks to ed his consecutive Luna struck out 25 Lovejoy. Silver put Texas in sistent,” head coach Au- The freshman pitched an RBI single by freshman game hitting streak against Baylor without the lead to stay with an RBI gie Garrido said. “The three innings and allowed C.J Hinojosa, his second RBI to 13 games, a career- giving up an earned run single in the sixth inning to easier parts of the game two runs on two hits, strik- of the night. The Bobcats high, by going 3-for-4 last weekend. Bruins score Mark Payton. Texas we’re making look easier ing out one. were unable to get anything against Texas State. earned a game-winning would score another run in and less clumsy than we did The Texas bullpen going, earning only one hit run Saturday and hit .500 the seventh on an RBI single earlier in the year. The hard through three innings. —Sara Beth Purdy last week. by Hinojosa. parts of the game [like] run WIN continues on page 7 —Rachel Thompson SPTS/CLASS 7 Wednesday, March 27, 2013 sports 7 the turf and helped his father be able to break your leg and TEXAS RELAYS line up balls and stack cones. tear ligaments in your ankle PRO Young’s participation and come back four and a continues from page 6 drew a lot of attention from half months later and be able scouts and the media, but to compete,” he said. “It felt Beloved relays back in town with Brown and former Tex- Brown said he is proud of good on the turf. This is like a as quarterback Vince Young, Young and his willingness second home for us.” By Sebastian Herrera Thornton said. “If we’re TEXAS RELAYS who threw passes later in the to keep trying. The Buffalo Highly touted safety Ken- & Louis San Miguel consistent, we have a chance afternoon in front of scouts. Bills dropped the former ny Vaccaro did not run a 40- of being much better.” Wednesday - Thursday: Fullback Ryan Roberson Texas quarterback in 2012, yard dash due to a hip injury, While the competition is Free admission had a group of family mem- and he is currently work- but participated in other Pro Athletes from all around not scored, Texas hopes to All session tickets: bers there to support him, in- ing on landing a spot on an Day workouts. the world and in all stages add the team of the meet Reserved seats $30; general cluding his father, stepmoth- NFL roster. Defensive end Alex Okafor, of their careers will be award to its already for- admission tickets $20 er, brother, sister and a friend. Young shot spirals at Texas who some experts predict will drawn to Mike A. My- midable trophy case that “We’re so proud of him,” running back D.J. Monroe be selected in the first round ers Stadium as it opens its includes the 2013 Big 12 Single day tickets: Reserved Charles Roberson said of his and at Goodwin, who per- of the NFL draft, said he was doors Wednesday for the Indoor Championship. seats $15; general admission son. “He just had the drive formed a dance in the end proud of the work he did at pro 86th Clyde Littlefield Texas Helping the team to that tickets $10 and determination and he zone after stretching his arms day. “I think more than any- Relays. Nearly 40,000 fans goal will be seniors Keiron pushed himself to get this far.” to grab one of Young’s passes. thing, the coaches wanted to will attend the showcase, Stewart and Murphy, who Purchase tickets: Mike A. Players then made their way Running back Jeremy Hills see what I would do once I got which will feature athletes were rested in their spe- Myers Stadium or at to the indoor practice field for worked out after spending tired,” he said. “I wanted to show from the high school and cialty events last week and TexasBoxOffice.com passing and running drills. months mending an injury. that I was healthy. I thought I college track and field cir- hope to stun the crowd in Young’s son bumbled across “That’s a blessing, really, to came up to the occasion.” cuit and a number of Olym- their events. in the second event of the pians looking to make their On the women’s side, No. outdoor season. mark on the Longhorns’ 5 Texas will head into the Riding strong into the which Young perfected while thought he came out a little home field. Relays without former head home meet is the Long- at Texas, more popular in the ahead of his offense and now “It’s definitely my favor- coach Beverly Kearney for horns’ 4X100-meter relay VINCE NFL, Young’s chances of get- his offense is catching up.” continues from page 6 ite meet to compete in ev- the first time since 1993. team, consisting of Morgan ting back in the league are When Young first entered ery year,” senior decathlete For interim head coach Snow, Christy Udoh, Dani- given a much-needed boost. the NFL, quarterbacks that Isaac Murphy said. “Texas Rose Brimmer, however, elle Dowie and Chalonda April and May, that’s when “It makes all the differ- could throw and run weren’t Relays trumps it all. It’s an this year’s Texas Relays will Goodman. The foursome things usually pick up … He’s ence in the world,” Brown trusted as much as they are honor to compete in the be a special meet despite began the outdoor season been working really hard.” said. “Here’s a guy that made now. But none of that matters. burnt orange and have the her absence. two weeks ago by win- Young’s physical tools are a living with the zone-read, Because there’s one thing home crowd cheering for “[The Texas Relays] was ning the relay at the Aztec there. And with guys like play-action pass, boots and that NFL teams care about you. I love it.” great before coach Kearney Invitational. The squad Robert Griffin III, Russell nakeds and all the things that more than anything, one The home-field advan- and it will be great even after will continue its campaign Wilson and Colin Kaeper- a Russell Wilson or a RG3 or thing Young’s always been tage will be important as the she is gone,” Brimmer said. Friday, beginning with nick making the zone-read, a Kaepernick or luck does. I able to do — he can win. Texas men’s team looks to “It’s one of the biggest meets preliminary races. prove itself after a second- in the country and brings in The Texas Relays begins to show everyone inside the Longhorns. Aaron Williams, place finish at the Texas a lot of great runners from Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Longhorns’ practice bubble Cedric Griffin, Michael Huff, State Elite Meet last week. all over the world.” with the heptathlon and NFL Tuesday afternoon. The two Blake Gideon, Chykie Brown “The key for us to do well The Longhorns have decathlon events, and will continues from page 6 exchanged a few words be- and Earl Thomas were all is to not make the same mis- performed solidly under continue through Saturday fore Young took to the field seen reminiscing with Akina takes we made last week,” Brimmer since January and afternoon when the running Both Hills and Monroe offer to distribute passes to the and his staff throughout the men’s head coach Bubba will look to continue that event finals will be held. speed and agility for teams in likes of Marquise Goodwin day. After Marquise Good- the market for shifty players and D.J. 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Ash was on hand to see what defensive backs showed up measurement tool during his performance, as it com- scoreless ninth to earn his Texas is 1-2 in conference the former Texas great had in support of the draft-ready Pro Day back in 2011. bined to allow just one fifth save. play thus far.

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that someone has an intimate Young people today face-to-face conversation. Ev- erything is ‘via’ something.” don’t know how Conversations through to get out of technology, rather than face-to-face conversations, hookup culture. can create false depictions — Donna Freitas, of who someone is. How Assistant professor of religion many times have you had at Boston University fantastic conversations with someone through text, yet that the only way to fully get in person you realize you the college experience is to have nothing to talk about? complete it single; therefore, This is of course if you get so students prefer casual sex far as an actual date, which rather than the whole title of according to researchers is being taken.” becoming a rarity in today’s Even though much of our Photo courtesy of Barbara Shack hookup culture. initial dating occurs through In the elaborate ballet “Cult of Color: Call to Color,” sheltered vegans journey into the world of color, facing battles of good “Instead of dinner-and-a- technology and social media, and evil. movie, which seems as obso- would sitting by your land lete as a rotary phone, [young line phone for hours waiting physicality of this ballet is music I just loved it.” Patter- CULT OF COLOR: people] rendezvous over for someone to call be that different from the move- son said. “It’s very funky and CALL TO COLOR phone texts, Facebook posts, much better? BALLET ments of other more classi- inspiring so I thoroughly en- continues from page 10 instant messages and other And not to worry, despite cal ballets. Martin said the joy dancing to it because the Where: Ballet Austin, 501 ‘non-dates’ that are leaving social media and hookup dancers were complain- dancers just come to life.” W. 3rd St. a generation confused about culture, we are not destined the character is challenging ing of sore muscles after a Reynolds said working When: March 28-31, how to land a boyfriend or to become incompetent dat- while enjoyable. few rehearsals due to the with a ballet can evoke girlfriend,” Williams said in ing zombies restricted to “Painter is like a super- unusual choreography. really exciting works in April 4-7 Web: balletaustin.org the article. texting, Snapchat and mean- hero kind of character,” Preston Andrew Pat- composers. Working with Donna Freitas, assistant ingless hookups. Although Lynn Witts said. “When terson, a Ballet Austin musical logic and then professor of religion at Bos- norms have shifted when it you’re a child and you think company dancer play- applying it to the nar- ton University, is the author comes to dating, this does of ballerinas as pink tights ing the role of Betto’s dis- rative logic of a ballet said. “When I’m collaborat- of a book to be published in not mean today’s culture and tutus, then you go to ciple, said “Cult of Color: pulls composers out of ing with someone I try to early April called “The End of cannot cultivate long-term, seeing this, it’s just so cool Call to Color” gives the boxes that makes them translate the ideas to what it Sex: How Hookup Culture is loving relationships. because we use our bodies dancers a new experi- try things they never would be musically, so just Leaving a Generation Unhap- Government senior and the music in a really ence musically as well would have. looking at the art, hearing py, Sexually Unfulfilled, and Mackenzie Massey shared different way.” as physically. “I’ve longed to work the ideas and reading the Confused About Intimacy.” the story of her nearly Martin said the “The first time I heard the with visual art,” Reynolds text is inspiring.” “Young people today don’t two-and-a-half-year rela- know how to get out of hook- tionship, which she said up culture,” Freitas said in “definitely started as a Williams’ article. hookup and developed into BOOK continues from page 10 According to the article, something more.” after various interviews with “There was no asking out is going to happen early pace. The plot premise is “Family Pictures,” while FAMILY PICTURES students, Freitas concluded on dates or courting in the on. Green overdoes the interesting enough, but it sweet, wraps up all too that men and women alike beginning, just hanging out foreshadowing, and the isn’t developed in an excit- fast. Everything is sudden- Author: Jane Green “are deeply unhappy with and hooking up until we kind parallels and symbolism ing direction. The book is ly resolved easily. Warm Publisher: hookup culture” because it of fell for each other,” Massey are reminiscent of eighth- something that’s been done friendships replace bitter St. Martin’s Press does not allow for dating, ro- said. “After that, there were grade poetry. before, over and over, and feelings, the dying some- mance and intimacy. dates and normal courtship The book is written well that makes it not worth how survive and broken “It’s not that technology things. And now, we’re mak- enough. The characters the time. hearts heal. conclusion that wraps ev- and college ‘ruined’ dating ing plans for the future.” are well developed, well Again — it is not that For the reader who erything together. But any- and relationships,” said Jas- Let’s face it, if you want to rounded and intriguing. this book is bad. It just re- doesn’t read very much, one who reads more than mine Vallejo, government have more face time with the Green presents and devel- ally isn’t any good. If I had “Family Pictures” might five titles a year should steer and public relations senior. people you are dating, you ops a linear plot, but the to sum up the book in one actually be an enjoyable clear of “Family Pictures” “I think that hooking up is have to pick up the phone and book doesn’t do anything word, “meh” would be the book. The plot makes sense, because Green does not of- preferred to being in a re- speak the apparently scariest that’s exciting — it just one I would choose. the characters are inter- fer anything they have not lationship. College life has sentence in the English lan- clops along at a mediocre The ending to esting and the story has a already seen before. a stigma associated with it guage: Let’s go on a date.

of people immediately,” Faina Ferguson.” He said every said. “And there are a lot of comic in Austin competes for FUNNY really great people who are a chance to be seen by talent continues from page 10 really funny and they do a lot scouts and hopefully to get of stuff around town and do their first paid gig, regardless TEXAS choose the winner of the shows all the time and they of whether they win or not. competition May 20. just don’t advance because it’s “The preliminary rounds STUDENT McQuary described his so big. It’s all based on how are a blast because you get MEDIA comedy style as “the more you do that day. So if [for] to see working profession- cutesy side of humor,” but some reason you aren’t as als alongside complete train a real world job he believes that being a clean or polished as you usu- wrecks,” Nazer said. “If you’re student helped him both de- ally are, that’s it for you.” not into cringing, maybe just velop his style and advance Many comics who perform wait until the finals.” to jump-start a real world career in the competition. in the competition regularly The year Nazer won the “I can’t deny that there’s an do open mic nights at venues finals sold out, but for some educational component,” Mc- such as The New Movement or performers the competition Quary said. “Being young, Cap City Comedy Club, where can be their first time doing there’s the element of ‘This is Nazer first performed in 2007. a set in front of a crowd of the young guy, we want him “It was terrible, but I was more than 200 people. to be successful because he’s the last to go up, so being ter- “It’s all baby steps though, young.’ So I could feel like the rible wasn’t a big deal,” Nazer let’s not get delusional,” Naz- crowd was rooting for me. That said. “Surprisingly, this did er said. “I’m still a zilch.” was fulfilling because it gave not discourage me. Relation- Nathan Waters, radio-tele- me more credit in the Austin ships, bands, classes, I’ve always vision-film and computer sci- community and it’s legitimate wanted out at some point fairly ence junior, considers himself credit. So it definitely helps early on. Stand-up has been the an underdog in the competi- with confidence afterward.” only thing in my life that I’ve tion because he has only per- Communication stud- never wanted to quit. Every bad formed stand-up twice in his ies graduate student Joseph experience in stand-up is a just life. He said he chose to sign Faina has competed for the a lesson, not an injury.” up because he is single, and so The largest college media agency in the nation, past four years, but this year, Like other past winners of he has a lot of free time. Wa- he hopes to make it past the competition, following ters advises viewers to bring a Texas Student Media, is looking for a few goal-driven the preliminaries. his victory Nazer performed date to the comedy shows. “It’s super tough because on TV shows such as “The “Laughter is the greatest college students to work in our Advertising department! … they cut about 75 percent Late Late Show with Craig aphrodisiac,” Waters said.

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HUMP DAY By Milla Impola Has social media, technol- ogy and “hookup culture” changed the way we date? After personally spending a little too much time last weekend talking to people through the dating app Tin- der, I’m going to go with a resounding “yes.” In an article in The New York Times titled “The End of Courtship?” Alex Williams wrote, “Traditional courtship — picking up the telephone and asking someone on a date — required courage, strategic planning and a considerable investment of ego. Not so with texting, e-mail, Twitter or other forms of ‘asynchro- nous communication,’ as te- chies call it.” After meeting someone new, we almost instantly ask him or her to friend us on Facebook. Rather than getting to know each other face-to-face, we attempt to draw conclusions about what his recent likes of Furby, Fanta and Muscle Milk could possibly mean. “Technology is what ruined dating and relationships,” undeclared sophomore Celena Garza said. “Take texting for example. It’s rare Illustration by Colin Zelinski | Daily Texan Staff DATE continues on page 8

EVENT PREVIEW THEATER Austin ballet performs colorful transformation By Jourden Sander said the process of construct- ing the story, music and choreography was delicate In a black and white un- at times. derworld, a vegan priest “Our first question for the named Sesom will be leading process was, how are we go- seven disciples on a voyage ing to do this?,” Reynolds to bring color to their lives in said. “Who would go first? the ballet, “Cult of Color: Call We already knew a little bit to Color.” about who was going to go A collaborative effort, first because Trenton’s world “Cult to Color: Call to Color” of ‘Cult of Color: Call to was created by choreographer Color’ had existed since he Stephen Mills, visual artist was seven when he started Trenton Doyle Hancock and drawing these characters. composer Graham Reynolds. Trenton made a comic book “It took place over a three with his own characters, his year period from the begin- own superheroes.” ning conversations in August Jaime Lynn Witts, a Ballet of 2005 to the premiere in Austin company dancer who April of 2008,” said Michelle plays the role of Painter, said Martin, associate artistic that working with Trenton’s director at Ballet Austin. world of “Cult of Color: Call “That length of time is- re to Color” has been unlike any ally a reflection between the other show at Ballet Austin. contributing artists.” “It’s definitely much more In two acts, common veg- theatrical so I’ve had to at- Illustration by Jorge Corona | Daily Texan Staff ans live in an underground tempt to physically manifest world without color led by what Painter is supposed Sesom, who dreams of col- to be and what I’m trying or. Sesom is met by an ex- to say,” Lynn Witts said. traordinary creature named “Working with Trenton, UT students stand up for ‘funniest’ title Painter who shows him a who is so passionate about life of meat and color. Se- his story, his characters and By Juhie Modi But surprisingly, he didn’t som returns underground his art, I’ve been trying to let the intimidation get to See David McQuary at: bit.ly/dt_comedy to recruit disciples for his shape something that is him, and for the next two Cult of Color. Seven enlist, so different than trying to The first time David Mc- years he earned his own rep- make me money and if they “Funniest Person in Austin” but one, Betto, resists the be a character that every Quary, supply chain man- utation in the competition, don’t perform for me, I’m contest beginning Mon- cult. After battles between ballerina has played since agement senior, did stand- making it to the finals twice. getting rid of them.” day. Industry people from good and evil ensue, Betto the 1800s.” up comedy, he performed “My jokes are like my More than 100 new and major companies like MTV joins the Cult of Color. Or Lynn Witts said she en- right after UT alumnus and children,” McQuary said. experienced comedians and Comedy Central will does he? joys playing Painter because 2012’s “Funniest Person in “I only really love the most will perform in Cap City Reynolds, musician and Austin” Ramin Nazer. recent ones. I want them to Comedy Club’s 28th annual FUNNY continues on page 8 composer of the ballet’s score, BALLET continues on page 8

BOOK REVIEW | ‘FAMILY PICTURES’ Contemporary novel well-written, not spectacular By Bobby Blanchard the landscapes of literature gossipy circle of friends. finds her world flipped up- giving the big “twist” away, or fiction. Her husband is a “greek god” side down when, by chance, but it’s something you have Jane Green’s “Family Pic- and she has a phenomenal Sylvie’s daughter comes probably read, watched “Family Pictures” is not tures” is about an improba- sex life. to visit. or heard before. The plot good enough to read and not ble bond two women devel- Everything changes for If this all sounds familiar, is built on a premise that bad enough to hate. The book op. Sylvie’s life is nothing Sylvie when she connects that’s because it is. Many of takes more than a third isn’t awful. It doesn’t put you extraordinary. She must with a woman on the other these characters are tropes of the book to reach, even to sleep, and it doesn’t lack deal with an overbear- side of the country named that have been used too though it’s incredibly sim- clarity. But there is noth- ing, nursing home-bound Maggie. Maggie lives the many times, and Green does ple. The story slugs along ing good to be said about it mother, an angsty teen- perfect life — she has a rich not do anything original so slowly that it becomes either. The book presents age daughter whose only husband, a big house and with them. painfully obvious what nothing new, nothing ex- dream is to attend NYU is in good standing in her Very little more can be citing and adds nothing to and a homogenous and community. But Maggie said about the plot without BOOK continues on page 8