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THE WEEK AHEAD Flawed evidence led to execution Forensic commission expert The arson reports were a key ated after scandals surfaced at the ed and executed on discredited ar- part of Willingham’s murder trial, Houston and Texas Department of son evidence.” TODAY points to faulty conclusions in which he was convicted of set- Public Safety crime labs, is charged The commission, which can only in Willingham investigation ting the December 1991 fire that with evaluating the validity of the look at the validity of the evidence ‘You can’t buy killed his children. He was execut- evidence used during trials. It an- and cannot examine the innocence By Nolan Hicks ed in 2004. nounced there was insufficient evi- of a defendant, will solicit addi- my love’ Daily Texan Staff “I’m comfortable that not only dence to determine whether the fire tional testimony and input as it Robert Plant and the Band of SAN ANTONIO — Investigators did [Cameron] Todd Willingham investigators were negligent or com- prepares to write its final report on Joy play a sold-out show at used “flawed science” to determine have a fair and open and exhaus- mitted professional misconduct. the subject. The report could be is- Stubb’s Bar-B-Que at 7 p.m. that the fire that destroyed Camer- tive and process, but I think that “The fire investigators were neg- sued as soon as September. See page 4 on Todd Willingham’s mobile home justice was served in the case,” ligent at the time,” said Stephen Sa- Willingham’s execution has come and killed his three children was Gov. Rick Perry said at a Friday loom, policy director for the Inno- under intense scrutiny after three ‘What do I arson, the Texas Forensic Science press briefing in San Antonio. cence Project. “Basically, Camer- Cameron Todd know?’ Commission concluded Friday. The commission, which was cre- on Todd Willingham was convict- TFSC continues on page 2 Willingham David Garza takes the stage at the Cactus Cafe at 8:30 p.m. Admission is free. Celebrating a former First Lady Protesters TUESDAY speak out ‘Am I Groovin’ against UT U?’ Local singer-songwriter Toni water bottle Price plays the Continental Club at 6:30 p.m. Tickets cost $7. By Aaron West Daily Texan Staff Texas Campaign for the Environ- ment organized a protest Friday to WEDNESDAY voice its concern over UT’s affili- ation with H2Orange and its UT Tower-shaped plastic water bottles ‘I shot him in the that will go on sale Aug. 25. stomach’ Between 10 and 20 protesters The Paramount Theatre shows gathered at 2:15 p.m. on Guada- lupe Street in front of the Union “Badlands” as part of Iron & with homemade signs. The pro- Wine’s movie night. Show starts testers shouted chants such as at 8 p.m. and tickets cost $10. “Hey, hey, ho, ho, bottled water’s got to go” and “Bleed orange, think green, help keep our planet clean” for about an hour. THURSDAY TCE, a statewide nonprofit or- ganization that focuses on waste ‘Flightless bird’ and recycling issues, opposes the Iron & Wine plays a benefit partnership and the product be- concert at the Paramount cause it says disposable plastic Theatre with Calexico. Tickets water bottles aren’t in line with start at $24.50 and doors Austin’s progressive attitude to- open at 7 p.m. A portion of ward environmental responsibili- ty, especially its Zero Waste Plan the proceeds will go to the that aims to reduce waste by 20 Midwives Alliance of North percent by 2012. America and the Health Alliance Suchada Sutasirisap | Daily Texan Staff “As a UT alum I’m really disap- for Austin Musicians. Education assistant Laurel Trevino shows children how to make paper flowers at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center on Sunday. The pointed in the lack of vision that center honored its namesake with a day of free activities, including a pottery demonstration, storytelling and book signings. the University had,” said Lani Ogle, a TCE office manager and UT sociology alumna who spoke FRIDAY Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center holds event honoring founder at the protest. “When I attended school here I always understood ‘Vittoria, By David Colby its research program works to protect and re- “The free admission draws many peo- that UT was on the forefront of Daily Texan Staff store damaged ecological areas and endan- ple who have never been here before and, of pushing progressive, sustainable Vittoria, Vittoria’ The University’s Lady Bird Johnson Wild- gered plants. course, tourists love it,” Hammer said. ideas. To me, plastic bottles for KVRX Summer Series Concert flower Center honored its namesake Sun- “This is an annual day where the public Activities at the fourth annual event includ- the sake of raising money doesn’t presents Built by Snow, Focus day with a day of free activities and events gets to honor Mrs. Johnson for her work with ed a pottery demonstration, storytelling and seem very progressive.” Group, Marmalakes and Federal! to honor Johnson’s contributions to environ- the environment,” said Joe Hammer, director book signings. Attendees were also able to Protesters argued that a refill- of product marketing at the center. view Johnson’s personal memorabilia, most State! Local! at the United States mental preservation. able water bottle would be a bet- Johnson, along with actress Helen Hayes, The annual tribute day draws approx- notably her wildflower field guide. Art Authority. Doors open at 9 ter choice. founded the center in 1982 in an effort to pre- imately 2,000 visitors each year, Hammer “We are a national environmental organi- p.m. with a $5 cover. “We’re pushing for refill- serve North America’s native plants and natu- said, compared to 200 visitors on a typical zation, not just a botanical garden,” Hammer able bottles as a way to raise ral landscapes. The center is dedicated to the Sunday in July, and attracts many first-time conservation of native plants of Texas while visitors and tourists. JOHNSON continues on page 2 WATER continues on page 2 ON THE WEB BP CEO to be dismissed, Even bankruptcy can’t close Katz’s ‘Daily Headlines’ By David Colby TSTV highlights government of cial says Daily Texan Staff Daily Texan headlines, Hayward’s poor handling tone-deaf comments made peo- Katz’s Deli , an Austin icon for including conversations ple even angrier at the company more than 30 years, recently filed with Texan reporters, in an of Gulf Coast oil disaster than they had been. for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the installment of the “Daily may cause replacement He minimized the envi- second time in the past decade. Headlines” webcast. ronmental effects of the spill, Despite financial difficulties, By Harry Weber & Tamara Lush questioned the existence of oil Katz’s owner Marc Katz is optimis- @dailytexanonline.com The Associated Press plumes identified by scientists tic about his deli’s future in Austin, NEW ORLEANS — It looks and enraged members of Con- promising that its motto, “Katz’s like Tony Hayward will finally gress when he said he was out Never Kloses,” would stand. get his life back after all. of the loop on decisions at the “It’s a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, The gaffe-prone Brit is on his well before the explosion. In which is really not closing a busi- way out as CEO of oil giant BP, mid-June, as live video showed ness. It’s asking for federal protec- according to a senior U.S. gov- oil gushing into the Gulf, Hay- tion so that we can restructure,” ernment official. An announce- ward went home to England — Katz said. “We have made several ment could come by sundown and attended a yacht race. mistakes; a couple of things didn’t Monday about the fate of the “He seems like a pretty self- go my way. It’s just a business- Michael Baldon | Daily Texan Staff man who enraged scores of absorbed person, so I’m not sur- man’s way of saying, ‘Hold off for frustrated Gulf residents by in- prised to hear he would walk a minute.’” Marc Katz, founder and owner of Katz’s Deli, laughs while recounting famously declaring, “I’d like my away in the middle of all this,” Katz’s Deli pays $22,478 per stories of his grandfather. Katz’s vibrant spirit has not been dampened by the restaurant’s recent financial difficulties. Quote to note life back,” in May. said Gulf resident Patrick Shay, month for rent, according to court The senior U.S. official, who 43, whose front yard is filled records. In addition, Katz owes spoke on condition of anonym- with small, white crosses, each $121,900 in taxes, $30,000 to ven- the deli would not have to fire em- from the corner of Sixth and Rio “I just say, forget ity because an announcement bearing the name of sea life dors and $26,000 to past and pres- ployees to cut costs. Grande streets, where it has been had not been made, was briefed or ways of life the oil spill has ent employees. “We are maybe going to cut located since 1979. about‘ it now.” on the decision by a senior BP Katz said that despite the quite a bit of overtime, that kind “We are looking at other op- ‘ killed. “If anything, it will help. official late last week. They need to get him out of the deli’s debts, payroll would con- of thing, but we are blessed that tions. Since we filed and I men- The 53-year-old Hayward way and get this cleaned up.” tinue uninterrupted for its more we are not going to have to let tioned to the press that I may pos- — Thao Vo was BP’s most visible figure for It’s unclear who will replace than 70 employees. anybody go,” Katz said. sibly look for another location, I’ve St. Edwards alumna weeks after the April 20 oil-rig Hayward or when it will hap- “Payroll is guaranteed, as it While promising that Katz’s been getting lots of people calling on recycling explosion that killed 11 workers pen, but one of the most like- should be,” Katz said. “We’re go- Deli would remain a fixture in the me,” Katz said. “I’m entertaining and the oil spill and set off the massive spill in ly successors is BP Managing ing to pay our people before we Austin dining scene, Katz did not all offers.” the Gulf of Mexico. But he fad- pay anybody.” close the door on the possibility NEWS PAGE 2 ed from the scene after several HAYWARD continues on page 2 In addition, Katz maintained that the deli would be relocated KATZ continues on page 2 2A
2 News Monday, July 26, 2010 water: Company to make reusable bottle hayward: Departure of CEO From page 1 ‘good’ for company’s image scholarship funds,” TCE exec- From page 1 is irrelevant. The only thing that utive director Robin Schneider matters is what they are going to said. “Do it through sale of re- Director Bob Dudley, who is over- do about this mess.” fillable bottles and then you can seeing the British company’s spill David Duet, 62, of LaRose, have something that really lasts response and would be BP’s first La., filled his ice chest at the gro- forever, and not something where American CEO. cery store in Grand Isle, where he most of them will end up in a A change in leadership will not brings his camper every weekend landfill or on the side of the road change the mammoth tasks ahead despite the oil. and eventually the Gulf or the At- of BP, from stopping the gush- “I don’t think he’s directly re- lantic Ocean. This plastic winds er for good, to cleaning up the sponsible for the spill, but he still up somewhere — usually not a millions of gallons that have al- had to answer for it,” said Duet, recycling facility, unfortunately.” ready leaked, to paying billions in who worked on oil rigs for more H2Orange was created by Tim claims — all while defending its than 22 years. “I can understand McClure and Steve Gurasich, co- stock price and repairing its bat- the time it took to cap it. I know founders of the advertising agency tered reputation. how hard things are out there.” GSD&M Idea City. They hope to Plaquemines Parish President U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., fund at least $1 million annually in Billy Nungesser said Hayward’s said BP’s attitude about making academic scholarships, internships departure will be good for BP’s things right is more important and fellowships with the proceeds image. than who is running it. from sales of the new water bottle. “I just hope they replace him “BP, from I think everybody’s H2Orange released an open let- with somebody who under- perspective, made a very bad mis- ter Friday to address the issues be- stands the situation, someone take,” she said. “I think what the ing raised by TCE. The letter says who will come down here and world expects from BP is an ac- that given the legislative budget see what’s happening on a reg- knowledgment that something cuts, scholarships need to be fund- Danielle Villasana | Daily Texan Staff ular basis, someone who will was done wrong. I think BP has a ed now, and also mentions its plan UT alumna Lani Ogle gathers with Texas Campaign for the Environment members to protest the Tower- communicate with us,” he said. long way to go to gain the trust of to release a refillable stainless steel “From the beginning it was ob- shaped H2Orange plastic water bottles Friday. “I’m very disappointed to see the lack of vision on the the people.” bottle within a year. It also offers University’s part,” Ogle said. vious this guy was not the lead- Hayward “became a sacrifi- answers to the environmental wor- er needed in this crisis.” cial lamb in a politically charged ries, emphasizing that its plastic TCE is concerned that H2Or- said. “What were they thinking? sustainable path.” But other Gulf residents world,” Oppenheimer & Co. se- water bottle is 100-percent recycla- ange’s solutions won’t be ade- Maybe they’ve got carbon cred- People on campus who saw the shrugged upon hearing the news. nior analyst Fadel Gheit said. ble and cites its environmentalist quate, however. its and that sort of thing, but the protest had their own opinions. The oil, they said, has already Dudley would be well-suited to mantra, “Reclaim. Recycle. Re-pur- “It’s kind of outrageous that the carbon impact is only a small part “I used to be really into recy- done its damage. take over, Gheit said, describing pose.” The company has also pur- people who take credit for com- of it. It’s not the whole story. We cling, but then the fucking oil “It doesn’t matter,” said Chris him as a good delegator. But he chased carbon credits from Green ing up with the ‘Don’t Mess with hope that the bad publicity and spill happened,” said Thao Vo, a Foss, a 39-year-old boat captain added, “I’m not sure if removing Mountain Energy to offset the Texas’ slogan would come up the bad feedback will get them to St. Edwards art history alumna. from Port Sulphur. “Whatever Tony Hayward is going to throw product’s environmental impact. with such a bad idea,” Schneider reconsider it and choose a more “I just say, forget about it now.” happens with the corporate dudes BP’s problems away.” Johnson: Members uphold legacy tFsC: Chair accused of slowing investigation Katz: Restaurant by preserving native Texas plants From page 1 there was no way to conclude move he has made that he doesn’t owner considers that arson was the cause of want to see this investigation go for the preservation and beautifi- From page 1 the fire from the available ev- forward,” Saloom said. cation of North America through separate investigations — con- location change idence and condemned key Late Thursday, just hours be- said. “We’re like the Sierra Club, her service on the Advisory Board ducted by the Chicago Tribune, testimony provided by State fore the commission was set to just with a focus on native plants. of National Parks, Historic Sites, the Innocence Project and the From page 1 Deputy Fire Marshal Manuel convene its hearing in Houston, We have about 15,000 members Buildings and Monuments, in ad- Texas Forensic Science Commis- Vasquez, writing that his tes- news leaked that its members Katz pointed out that while across the U.S.” dition to her work establishing and sion, the state agency charged timony was “hardly consistent were going to consider a memo- downtown offers a steady, 24- Johnson, a 1934 University alum- funding the wildflower center. with investigating such matters with a scientific mind-set and randum that would significant- hour clientele, the downtown na, devoted much of her life to en- The center, which began a partner- — raised significant questions is more characteristic of mys- ly reduce the scope of the com- district may not be the most vironmental causes. Her work ship with the University in 2006, cov- about the evidence and expert tics or psychics.” mission’s jurisdiction to exam- profitable area to operate a full- helped bring about the Wilderness ers 275 acres and includes botanical testimony offered during Will- The commission has been ine evidence — in effect, pre- service restaurant. Act of 1964 and the Beautification gardens, woodlands and meadows ingham’s trial. mired in political controversy venting the commission from “It would be difficult to leave Act of 1965. After her efforts as First all focused on preserving and show- The commission’s own ex- as it has tackled the case. Per- examining the evidence that led downtown, but this is not a fam- Lady, Johnson continued to work casing the native plants of Texas. pert, Dr. Craig Beyler, said ry dismissed then-commission to Willingham’s execution. ily area. This is a different crowd. Chairman Sam Bassett and While the memo was un- The people here are willing to two other commission mem- signed, a senior aide to Texas tolerate more than more stable, bers just two days before Bey- Senate Criminal Justice Com- wealthier people are willing to ler was scheduled to testify be- mittee Chair John Whitmire, tolerate,” Katz said. “The type fore the committee in a hearing D-Houston, said Bradley was of person that comes downtown to examine the evidence in the certainly the person pushing [may] not necessarily be the full- Better clinic. Willingham case. its adoption. Attempts to con- service restaurant’s ideal.” Bassett was replaced by John tact Bradley were unsuccessful Although filing for bankrupt- Better medicine. Bradley, longtime Perry loyal- as of press time. cy does not appear to concern ist and Williamson County The aide said that despite Katz, the Austin community has Better world. district attorney, who canceled Bradley’s efforts, when the turned out in support of Katz’s the 2009 hearing. Since he commission came out of ex- Deli since the filing on Tuesday. Everybody counts on having safe, took over as chairman, there ecutive session, commission “I keep what I have by giv- effective medicine for anything from have been frequent complaints members made a motion not ing it away,” Katz said. “For the common cold to heart disease. But from Bassett, Texas legislators to accept it. me, the way I operate my busi- making sure medications are safe is a and outside experts that Brad- An aide to Sen. Rodney El- ness, it’s a relationship busi- complex and careful process. ley has been dragging out the lis, D-Houston, was even more ness. 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Protesting H20range Not everyone is excited to drink water out of little teach for plastic models of the Tower. On Friday, environmental advocates protested the University’s decision to sell the new disposable water bottles. A portion of the profits from the bottles will be America? used to fund scholarships. While the bottles are 100-per- By Egu Ramanathan cent recyclable and the production company says they Daily Texan Columnist have purchased carbon credits, protesters are asking the University to instead pursue reusable water bottles. Entrance into the “real world” Tim McClure of GSD&M Idea City, the firm that part- is daunting for anyone, espe- nered with UT to design and produce the bottles, point- cially for those without job pros- ed out that a large part of the appeal of the product is the pects. With employment partic- bottles themselves. Buyers would be less likely to quick- ularly difficult to come by, Teach ly part with used bottles because of their iconic shape, For America presents a promis- as opposed to traditional bottles. McClure told The Tex- ing alternative for new college as Tribune on Thursday that protesters should be target- graduates. ing Coca-Cola, Pepsi and Nestle, large-scale manufactur- In 1990, recent Princeton Uni- ers who produce far more plastic bottles and pollution versity alumna Wendy Kopp than UT will. founded Teach For America. McClure makes a valid point. The new UT bottles will With ambitious goals in mind, likely displace some other brand of disposable bottle. Kopp established a two-year The net impact on University waste would be minimal. program for recent college grad- While the gesture of refusing to sell disposable plastic uates to teach at urban, low-in- would be in line with the University’s goal of campus come public schools scattered sustainability, it wouldn’t change the fact that thousands across the nation. Because the of plastic bottles are still stocked in campus stores. If program does not require par- plastic bottles are going to be sold on campus, it’s better The problem with ticipants to have degrees in edu- that they provide some worthwhile benefit to students. cation or the subject they teach, We are pleased to see students advocating for sustain- TFA is an option for a wide range ability, because it’s a worthwhile goal that UT should of educated young people. pursue. However, it’s important to keep in mind the re- But, depending on your com- alities of the situation and target the protest accordingly. familial DNA testing mitment to teaching, TFA might By Susannah Jacob not be the job for you. Texas A&M slashes toilet paper from budget Daily Texan Columnist A college degree and an im- pressive GPA do not a capable Texas A&M may eliminate toilet paper from campus During the past decade, Texas teacher make, and being inspired dorms in an effort to curb maintenance costs. has distinguished itself as a lead- by Hilary Swank’s character in Yes, things are that bad over in Aggieland. er in the use of DNA testing to “Freedom Writers” is not enough The A&M Department of Student Affairs announced pursue criminal justice. Across to ignite a genuine desire to edu- last week that it is considering removing toilet pa- the state, judges, defense law- cate. At the risk of sounding like per from residence halls. The move is expected to save yers and even some prosecutors a broken record from the Obama $82,000 a year for the department, which has been tasked have capitalized on increasingly campaign, you must have the with cutting $2.2 million from its budget, part of a $40 available and specific DNA sci- drive for change if you plan on million university-wide downsizing. ence. Most notably, Texas leads entering this program. Several substitutes for toilet paper have been sug- all states in the number of indi- Unfortunately, not all TFA gested, including leaves, scrap paper and Texas A&M viduals exonerated through post- teachers seem to have this drive. diplomas. conviction DNA testing. General- The program has a 50-percent In reality, that Texas A&M is considering such a move ly, most support Texas’ new posi- turnover rate after two years, highlights just how severe a toll the latest round of bud- tion as a leader in the field. After Nick Ut | Associated Press and an 80-percent turnover rate get cuts has taken on Texas higher education. Faculty all, who would advocate for in- after three years, according to a and staff layoffs, reduced class offerings and increased Pedestrians watch police investigators at the site of the “Grim Sleeper” nocent people to languish in jail? study by UT education profes- costs are all expected results of budget cuts. But no toilet arrests on July 7 in Los Angeles. Police charged Lonnie Franklin Jr. in the Texas’ success encourages people sor Julian Vasquez Heilig and paper? That just stinks. city’s “Grim Sleeper” serial killings after decades of frustrated investiga- to believe that DNA testing, used California State University’s Su Such cuts may be a little too proactive, though. Only a tions into at least 11 slayings dating back 25 years. in conjunction with already-exist- Jin Jez. week after cutting 66 jobs, A&M President R. Bowen Lof- ing criminal justice policies, is a strong — reactions. Supporters shown a propensity to wreak hav- These findings imply TFA tin announced that the school may cut another 485 posi- good thing. point to Franklin’s case as an ex- oc on lives with even the lightest workers’ commitment to teach- tions as part of a $60 million budget reallocation. How- But when it was used in the be- ample of why familial DNA test- touch. It’s important not to un- ing is fleeting at best, and self- ever, while those cuts will take place this year, they are ginning of this month to arrest ing is effective when other inves- derestimate the consequences of serving at worst. While TFA in reaction to a 10-percent budget reduction that’s not someone accused of being one of tigative tactics fail; it’s a way to the neighbors seeing a police car hopes its teachers will make a scheduled to take effect until after next summer. Los Angeles’ most notorious serial solve difficult cases. Traditional- show up next door. lasting impact on their school If they’d rather not be the butt of cheap toilet hu- killers, not all chimed in with the ly, a case that uses DNA evidence Such considerations should be system, an alarming percentage mor, Texas A&M should look for alternative sources same cheery support. that would be exculpatory is rare central when one thinks about of the program’s members com- of funding and revenue. Have they considering sell- On July 1, Lonnie D. Franklin Jr. and limited to violent rape and how the policy should translate plete the required two years and ing bottled water? was arrested and accused of be- murder cases. Conducting a more into the Texas criminal justice sys- essentially abandon ship for ei- ing the “Grim Sleeper” serial kill- expanded search of DNA profiles tem, where countless examples ex- ther grad school in unrelated er. For two decades he eluded cap- would lessen those limits. Also, ist of prosecutors’ practices stray- fields, or to pursue a different THe FIRING LINe ture, during which time he alleg- familial search is arguably a way ing from the book. Perhaps the career path altogether. edly murdered 10 people. to avoid the situation Texas finds familial search advocates might To be sure, TFA can open Authorities found Franklin itself currently in: record numbers temper their support if they knew doors for those who care deeply Anything Cap Metro can do, UT can do better through the use of a procedure of innocent, wrongfully convict- their DNA profiles, via their fam- about bridging the achievement A decade or so ago, the Texas Public Policy Institute released known as “familial search.” Spe- ed individuals in jail for decades- ily members’ DNA profiles, were gap that has plagued the U.S. a study that, in part, said it would be prudent for UT to run the cifically, investigators use the long sentences. The theory? DNA apt to appear on a detective’s com- public education system for de- shuttle service itself, allowing the University to reap federal grants DNA found at a crime scene and familial searches help get the bad puter screen during a high-profile cades. The statistics are undeni- the same way Capital Metro currently does. run it through a database of DNA guy — the right bad guy — the murder investigation. able. America, one of the world’s Buses and other hardware purchases would be subsidized up to profiles of convicted individuals. first time around. The issues at hand, the consti- most powerful nations, lags be- 80 percent, as they are in the current setup. When they find a match between However, there is no way tutionality and practice of famil- hind a majority of the devel- Cap Metro is an unnecessary middleman. The University crime scene and database DNA around the aspects of the practice ial DNA searches, are not sepa- oped world in its public school would do well to contract shuttle services directly through a sub- close enough to suggest a famil- that make people and privacy ad- rate from the suggestion of a na- students’ math and reading ap- contractor as it does for things such as food and janitorial services. ial connection, authorities fo- vocates feel squeamish. For one, tional DNA database. What if ev- titude. Texas public school stu- Under the current scenario, UT is relegated the worst buses in cus their investigation on family the convicted and imprisoned eryone were required to submit dents rank 49th in verbal and Cap Metro’s fleet. Direct subcontracting also would enable UT to members of the individual in the population disproportionately their DNA to state and national math SAT scores and have the acquire newer, safer and more energy-efficient buses. database. In Franklin’s case, Cali- consists of minorities, so minori- law enforcement officials? That 36th-lowest high school gradu- fornia police matched DNA from ties are more likely to have a fam- is a hard and increasingly signif- ation rate. — Glenn Gaven one of Franklin’s alleged murder ily member’s profile in any DNA icant question. The issue, unlike It is distressing that partici- 1991 alumnus scenes with the DNA of his son, profile database of convicted in- comparably sunny post-convic- pating in a program with such Christopher Franklin, who was dividuals. Also unavoidable is the tion DNA testing, is not cut and noble goals is so difficult. TFA recently convicted of a separate issue that once authorities start ex- dry. At this point in my life, I am now accepts fewer than 20 per- LeGALese crime and therefore had a DNA panding the realms in which they unable to support, however effec- cent of applicants, and a recent profile in the database. investigate a case, innocent peo- tive it is at achieving an end as il- article in The New York Times Opinions expressed in The Daily Texan are those of the editor, the The “familial search” proce- ple — particularly family mem- lustrated in California, a step in compares TFA acceptance rates Editorial Board or the writer of the article. They are not necessarily dure, a relatively new advance- bers whose only connection with the direction where police famil- to those of Ivy League colleg- those of the UT administration, the Board of Regents or the Texas ment in DNA technology pres- a suspect may be their inescap- ial DNA searches lead. es. Perhaps for those genuinely Student Media Board of Operating Trustees. All Texan editorials are ently used only in Colorado and able DNA profile — are sucked interested in improving Ameri- written by The Daily Texan’s Editorial Board. California, triggers mixed — but into a system that has already Jacob is a history sophomore. can public education, however, the stiffened competition for ac- ceptance into TFA is a blessing in disguise. With so much talk about TFA’s Fostering a more inclusive UT law community selectivity, UT has still has an impressive showing. Eighty stu- By Greg Spurgeon tion would hinder my chances of admission — but an law professors and even get LSAT preparation. dents from the UT class of 2010 Daily Texan Columnist itch remained. After this discovery, I wonder why the flagship of the will begin teaching in the fall, After my conversation with Beckman, I came across UT System doesn’t have such a program. and the program ranks UT No. For prospective law students at UT, worries abound. a link on the law school’s Student Life website entitled The University does host a Law School Boot Camp, con- 1 among large colleges for our Not only must they wrestle with a faltering legal-job mar- “Commitment to Diversity,” containing a message from sisting of undergraduate courses in philosophy and log- student contribution to the pro- ket, but those who wish to stay in Austin for their legal law school Dean Larry Sager about the school’s mission ic that teach the type of thinking students will face on the gram. Such a strong represen- education must also cope with the common accusation to develop “an inclusive community.” In addition to ac- LSAT, and the boot camp also gives students regular ac- tation in the program is benefi- that the UT School of Law is averse to admitting appli- complishments of minority graduates and UT’s commit- cess to pre-law advisers. The Law School Boot Camp is cial for Longhorns with a genu- cants who attended the University for their undergradu- ment to diversity, the message said some interesting infor- certainly better than nothing, but it does not seem to of- ine interest in working toward ate degrees. mation about UT satellite schools. fer the same networking and educational opportunities as TFA’s goal. Nearly every prospective law student here has heard Apparently, UT-El Paso, UT-Pan American, UT-San An- the LSPI. Kopp once said, “In order to the rumor: To be accepted to the University’s law school, tonio and Prairie View A&M all have law school prepara- If the LSPI’s purpose is racial inclusion, what about the have a real impact, you have to you must not only stand above the median of applicants tion institutes created to further the UT law school’s com- 42-percent minority UT student body? If the LSPI is sup- influence the consciousness of but also outshine other applicants from UT. Since law mitment of helping all students achieve their education- posed to help students achieve their personal goals, why the country. You will have to in- school is so competitive, facing even further scrutiny just al goals and take their rightful place as full participants in isn’t the same program offered to all nine universities in fluence the priorities of a gener- to remain at UT is a little mind-numbing. the administration of justice. the University of Texas System? ation.” As TFA’s target audience, So, worried and curious, I did what any prospective According to the UT-Pan American website, the Law It seems the law school’s inclusive goals are slowly culti- we must ask ourselves where law student would do: I asked the admissions office if School Preparation Institute was established following vating an exclusive reality. our priorities lie. Do we want such a slant actually exists. the 1996 Hopwood v. Texas decision, which prohibited the While the law school doesn’t have an official bias against a moving 24-month experience After speaking to Susan Beckman, an official in the ad- use of race and ethnicity in law school admissions. The UT undergrads, the opportunities it gives students at oth- before pursuing a completely missions office, I felt relieved. University of Texas System Law School Partnership Task er state schools creates an implied one. When considering unrelated career, or do we want Beckman assured me the law school doesn’t place Force created the institute to increase the number of mi- that 65 percent of the approximately 400 students in a UT to work beyond the two-year restrictions or quotas on admitting students from any nority students applying to law school, in particular the law class must be Texas residents, the LSPI programs offer commitment toward improving university and that the law school does “whatever it UT School of Law. students at satellite schools a distinct advantage over their a flawed system? If our genera- can to admit as many superior, qualified students as [it] The program has had crazy success. According to Dr. counterparts at the flagship university. If the UT System is tion and its ever-increasing cyn- can in order to craft an accomplished but balanced in- Jerry Polinard, UTPA pre-law adviser and LSPI director, able to supply such a beneficial program to some of its uni- icism fails to follow up on our coming class.” the UTPA institute alone boasts a 90-percent law school versities, then let it be available to all; otherwise, our inclu- idealism, who will? At face value, my inquiry was over. I could rest know- acceptance rate, 30 percent higher than the national aver- sive community will be a hypocrisy. ing that I will be judged fairly against other applicants, age. The program should be successful — LSPI students Ramanathan is an and I shouldn’t fear that my UT undergraduate educa- are taught at a graduate level, receive instruction from UT Spurgeon is a government sophomore. urban studies and English senior. 4A ENT
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EVENT PREVIEW Spread love with Nutella recipes ROBERT PLANT AND THE BAND OF JOY By Katherine Kloc Daily Texan Staff Legendary singer Nutella is one of those rare foods that is not only a staple ingredi- ent in bakers’ pantries, but also a cultural phenomenon. The choco- late and hazelnut spread has garnered more than 1.5 million Facebook fans, more than 100 times that of ketchup or peanut butter, and is such traces lofty roots a cherished item in the food-blogging community that its own world- wide holiday was created in 2007. Though Nutella’s international hol- iday falls on Feb. 5, the condiment is a rich and flavorful treat for any day of the year. back to Zeppelin
By Mark Lopez WHAT: Robert Plant and the Daily Texan Staff Band of Joy w/ Bettye LaVette Banana Chocolate Chip Cupcakes One of the most noted and in- fluential rock stars of our time, WHERE: Stubb’s Bar-B-Que with Nutella Cream Cheese Frosting Robert Plant has been placed in high regard for his ability to WHEN: Tonight; doors open branch out and touch on various at 7 Ingredients Directions musical genres, from rock ‘n’ roll TICKETS: Sold out to country and blues. But what 2 cups all-purpose flour • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line has turned Plant into a household 1/2 cup sugar a 12-cupcake baking tray with paper name is not only the many high 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed liners. points of his career, most notably Page and Plant 1 teaspoon cinnamon • Mix together dry ingredients. In as a member of Led Zeppelin, but Page and Plant began a career 3/4 teaspoon baking soda a separate bowl, mash bananas also the sheer longevity of his ca- as a duo, going on several tours 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt with a fork. Mix in eggs, sour cream, reer. Robert Plant and the Band of between 1994 and 1998. They re- 3 very ripe bananas, peeled butter and vanilla into the mashed Joy, his current band, will make leased No Quarter: Jimmy Page and 2 large eggs bananas. Combine the flour mixture an appearance at Stubb’s Bar-B- 1/4 cup sour cream, room and banana mixture. Add chocolate Que tonight, so it seems appropri- Robert Plant Unledded, which con- temperature chips. ate to trace the roots of this rock sisted of previously unreleased 6 tablespoons butter, melted • Divide batter equally between icon in preparation for the show. Led Zeppelin material, before 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract liners. Bake for 28 minutes; for mini writing and recording their first 1/4 cup chocolate chips cupcakes, bake for 14 minutes. album of non-Zeppelin tunes, • For the frosting, cream together The Yardbirds Walking Into Clarksdale, released Ingredients for frosting: butter and cream cheese. Add Before Robert Plant graced the in 1998. The band came to an end 4 tablespoons butter, room Nutella and vanilla to the cream stage as Led Zeppelin’s front man, when Plant once again decided to temperature cheese/butter mixture, then he was the lead singer of The Yard- opt for a solo career. 8 ounces cream cheese, room gradually add powdered sugar. birds. The Yardbirds consisted of • Frost the cupcakes once they’ve temperature guitarist Jimmy Page, drummer 1/2 cup Nutella completely cooled. Suchada Sutasirisap | Daily Texan Staff Strange Sensation John Bonham and bassist John Paul 1 teaspoon vanilla Nutella, a chocolate and hazelnut spread, can be used in a variety Jones, and during their time togeth- Plant started another band 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted of dessert recipes, including banana chocolate chip cupcakes with er, the band wrote and recorded called Strange Sensation in 2002 Nutella cream cheese frosting. several well-known tracks, includ- that lasted until 2007. With this ing one that later became a Led band, Robert Plant started exper- Zeppelin hit — “Dazed and Con- imenting with more eclectic mu- Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies Nutella and Ricotta Calzone fused.” But once the band experi- sical styles than his previous en- enced a few lineup changes, it de- deavors. On the two albums he re- cided to change its name and direc- corded with Strange Sensation — Ingredients Directions Ingredients Directions tion to become something more co- Dreamland in 2002 and Mighty Re- hesive. This was when Led Zeppe- Arranger in 2005 — Plant delved 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 3/4 cup Nutella • Preheat oven to 450 degrees for 30 into blues and folk covers and minutes with the pizza stone inside lin was born. 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa • Mix flour, cocoa, cinnamon, baking 1 15-ounce can of whole-milk took a new direction with his vo- ricotta cheese the oven. 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon powder, baking soda and salt in a cal stylings. Rather than igniting 1/3 cup powdered sugar • Mix Nutella and ricotta together. 1/4 teaspoon baking powder bowl. Set it aside. Led Zeppelin each track with his signature yowl, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda • Cream together butter and sugars 1/4 teaspoon salt • Add powdered sugar, salt and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract vanilla. Named the No. 1 rock band of all he settled for a lusher and smokier 3/4 teaspoon of salt until light and fluffy. Add Nutella approach, which served him well 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, room Premade pizza dough • Divide dough in half and roll time in various music publications, and vanilla, then add egg. Add dry considering that both albums re- temperature mixture until just incorporated; add both halves out — they should be Led Zeppelin has quite an impres- ceived Grammy nominations and 2/3 cup granulated sugar chocolate chips. roughly circular and 1/4 inch thick. sive body of work, including its first placed him high on the charts. 1/3 cup light brown sugar • Chill dough for an hour (this step Spoon Nutella mixture into the four albums: Led Zeppelin 1, Led Zep- 2/3 cup Nutella can be skipped, but in my experience center of each round. Fold edges pelin 2, Led Zeppelin 3 and Led Zeppe- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract it makes the cookies taste better). together and pinch firmly to make lin 4. The grinding guitars blended Robert Plant and Alison Krauss 1 large egg sure the Nutella mixture won’t leak with Plant’s wails to create musical • Drop dough by the tablespoon on Teaming up with alt-country/ 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips (or a parchment-lined baking sheet 2 while in the oven. magic. The band’s first album was bluegrass songstress Alison Krauss, regular chocolate chips if preferred) inches apart. • Bake on the pizza stone for 12 also groundbreaking for its use of Plant released a T-Bone Bur- • Bake for 12 minutes. minutes or until the calzone is the then-new method of distortion golden brown. nett-produced cover album, Rais- overlays on top of the music, a tech- ing Sand, in 2007. Covering sev- nique that jump-started the genre eral tracks, including the Everly known as heavy metal. After Bon- Brothers’ “Gone Gone Gone (Done ham’s death in 1980, the group dis- Moved On)” and L’il Millet and his banded. But the fame of its most-cel- Creoles’ “Rich Woman,” the album ebrated tracks, such as “Black Dog,” became a major critical success and “Whole Lotta Love,” “Dazed and debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Confused,” “Rock and Roll” and 200 before going on to win five “Stairway to Heaven,” have kept Grammys, including album of the Led Zeppelin high in the panthe- year and record of the year for the on of innovative and trend-setting track “Please Read the Letter.” bands in music history. Band of Joy RECYCLE The Honeydrippers The Band of Joy was one of your copy of After coming out with a cou- Plant’s earliest bands in the ’60s ple of solo albums in the early with late friend and drummer Bon- ham. While the band was not met 1980s, Plant joined this super- THE DAILY with any commercial success, it was group consisting of fellow Zep- a jumping-off point for the work TEXAN pelin member Page and one of that both musicians would carry on the original Yardbirds, Jeff Beck. in the future. However, always one The band only released one al- to go back to his roots, Plant public- bum titled Volume One, which ly reported earlier this year that the was released in 1984. After sev- Band of Joy would be re-forming summer concert series eral forays into a solo career and and going on a small summer tour. ♲ various workings with Page, The band has confirmed an album Plant finally settled into a com- for release at the end of the summer fortable nook by forming yet an- on Rounder Records, which also re- JULY 30 - 8PM other group with Page. leased Raising Sand. Children are our future 2906 Fruth St. $5 at Door 512.480.9562 Be a positive role model working with elementary-age kids in the afternoons.
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Mlb Horse lover takes on new challenge American League Tampa Bay 4 By Bri Thomas Cleveland 2 Daily Texan Staff While the Kentucky Derby may Kansas City 6 have the reputation as the greatest NY Yankees 12 horseback-riding spectacle, a less- er-known equestrian sport mak- Toronto 5 ing its way into the spotlight is Detroit 3 competitive trail riding. As participants encounter cer- Minnesota 10 tain obstacles, judges rate hors- Baltimore 4 es on how well they deal with the challenges and riders on how Chi White Sox 4 well they communicate with Oakland 6 their animals. Last month, Lissa Rabon took Boston 2 part in her first competitive trail Seattle 4 riding event. Rabon, whose fami- ly owns Storm Ranch in Dripping National League Springs, got her first horse when Cincinnati 0 she was 4 and has loved every- Houston 4 thing about them ever since. “I moved to the ranch to live Atlanta 4 with my grandparents and didn’t Florida 5 have anything to do, so they bought me a pony,” Rabon said. Colorado 3 From there, Rabon took on Philadelphia 4 barrel racing, trot-transition com- petitions and disciplining horses San Diego 6 that were new to saddle riding. Pittsburgh 3 By working with many differ- ent horses, each with its own per- Washington 3 sonality and difficulties, Rabon de- Milwaukee 8 veloped her equestrian skills even further, bringing herself to com- NY Mets 0 petitive trail riding. LA Dodgers 1 Danielle Villasana | Daily Texan Staff “I went about teaching in an old cowboy way, which got me real- Lissa Rabon, pictured with her horses Spur and Minnow, started riding horses at the age of 4. Rabon now has 14 horses on her 5,000-acre San Francisco 3 ly interested in ranch horses and ranch where she gives lessons and trains. She recently participated in her first trail riding competition. Arizona 2 their different jobs,” Rabon said. “I’m always on a horse looking for When her first competitive but she hopes to build a house on out horseback riding and building one who spends their day be- cattle or putting time on a young trail riding event came along, Ra- the land soon. their confidence. ing treated differently than oth- horse, so I thought it’d be cool to bon joined about 100 other rid- Rabon’s passion for horses Rabon’s skilled horses make ers, then they get up on a horse, compete in something I do every ers on her family’s own Storm leads her to pick out animals she her buyers and students happy, it is just so neat,” Rabon said. sPorts day anyway.” Ranch. Competitors were divid- loves based on their looks and but she feels that working with “You can just see how proud brieFlY Rabon started working last year ed into several groups, depend- personalities and turn them into the animals makes them more they are of the power they have with her favorite horse, Minnow, ing on their levels of experience, something worth buying. Aside confident, too. on horseback.” Former Longhorn falls in home, teaching him to cross creeks, step and each took his or her turn at from being thrown into a fence af- “I just imagine them coming After moments like these, Ra- over logs and back down trails. different obstacles. ter training a young mustang that to something new and thinking, bon has changed her entire rid- will miss first day with Ravens Since then, the two have practiced Since the meet was Rabon’s first, thought he was ready for the pas- ‘OK, I did that last thing, so I can ing philosophy. OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Bal- these specific tasks in preparation she did not compete for a place or ture a bit early, Rabon finds beau- do this, too,’” Rabon said. “I used to go into training timore Ravens top draft pick Ser- for the event, with Rabon gaining prize, but instead participated to ty in equipping horses. Rabon has always had a big sessions with specific goals set, gio Kindle hurt his head in a fall more control over the horse. get a feel for the competition. “They start off knowing noth- heart as in the ’80s, she worked but soon realized that my horse in Texas, a mishap that will pre- “You can train horses from the Rabon currently lives in Walnut ing, but once you manipulate them with Special Olympics partici- would show me what we need- vent him from reporting to camp very beginning in a short amount Springs near Fort Worth with her into performing a certain job, you pants, training them for meets. ed to do that day,” Rabon said. on Monday. The injury occurred Thursday of time, but that involves fall- husband, stepdaughter, son and 14 teach them to be a pleasure to oth- Though her students were prob- “Now, I just try to live more in night while Kindle was at a house ing off,” Rabon said. “At 52, I just horses on a 5,000-acre ranch, where ers,” Rabon said. ably taught a great deal about the moment. I like to think I’m in Austin. According to the Ra- don’t enjoy that anymore.” she gives lessons and trains. With a good deal of life-coach riding technique, the inspiration heading [in] a specific direc- vens, it is believed the linebacker Instead, Rabon persevered day Storm Ranch, which boasts experience, Rabon hopes to some- Rabon drew from them was even tion but with no particular plan fell down two flights of stairs. after day, doing exactly what she nearly 6,000 acres, is not frequent- day be able to work with wom- more rewarding. about how fast I’ll go. This way, I He is in stable condition at Uni- loved while preparing Minnow. ed by Rabon as much as she’d like, en specifically, letting them try “When you have some- wont miss anything ... I hope.” versity Medical Center Bracken- ridge. Kindle played football at Tex- as before being drafted by the Ra- Football vens in the second round of the NFL draft. Defensive backs remain a strength of Horns Armstrong finishes in 13th Editor’s note: This is the fifth in a series Thomas, the team’s leader in intercep- team’s quarterback on defense, directing went on, Gideon ran away with the full- behind champion Contador previewing the prominent position battles tions with eight, left after just two seasons and positioning everyone from his view time starting roll. PARIS — Lance Armstrong that will take place during Texas’ on the field for the greener pastures of a up top at safety. Joining him and replac- At cornerback, defensive coordina- didn’t want to go out this way. training camp. first-round contract. ing Thomas will be both Scott and Vacca- tor Will Muschamp can choose between In his final Tour de France, the The good news, though, is that he is the ro. Scott missed all of Texas’ regular season Chykie Brown, Williams and Curtis Brown. seven-time champion popped a By Chris Tavarez team’s only loss in a secondary that was because of unresolved academic issues that Muschamp will most likely end up going tire, crashed and struggled up the Daily Texan Staff top in the country in interceptions (25), and were cleared up after the fall semester, al- with Curtis and Williams as the starters, mountains. Worse, he appears to be the target of a U.S. federal in- It was nearly a year to the day on Oct. ranked in the top 25 in pass-efficiency de- lowing him to play in the national champi- with an abundance of Chykie thrown in. vestigation into doping and fraud 31 when the trio of Blake Gideon, Curtis fense (11th) and pass defense (23rd). onship. Vaccaro appeared in 13 games last Regardless of who’s out on the field allegations while a rider on the US Brown and Earl Thomas went from being Aaron Williams, Kenny Vaccaro, Chris- season as a freshman, but served mostly for the first possession of every game, all Postal team. the scapegoats of the loss to Texas Tech to tian Scott, Chykie Brown, Nolan Brewster, as a special teams guy. Expect to see more eight defensive backs will see plenty of One Tour too many? Maybe. the heroes of Texas’ thumping of Oklahoma Curtis Brown and Gideon all return, with of him in nickel-and-dime packages, with action throughout the course of the sea- Still, he maintained he had no State this past season in Stillwater, Okla. Williams, Curtis Brown and Gideon en- Scott most likely getting the nod as Thom- son. The only problem for Muschamp, regrets despite the ignominious All three of them had interceptions, and tering this year’s campaign as preseason as’ main replacement. Brewster will also given the incredible depth in the second- ending of No. 13 — nearly 40 min- Brown and Thomas both took theirs to the first-team all-conference selections for the be thrown into the mix. Before last sea- ary, will be deciding who will be on the utes behind the leader, former house for a touchdown. Big 12. son, he entered preseason practices as the field when. But, that’s a problem every teammate and rival Alberto Con- But the bad news for Texas is that Gideon will once again serve as the co-starter with Gideon, but as the season coach wishes he had. tador. “I wouldn’t say that it’s ru- Curtis Brown ined,” he said during an interview Senior makes the with a few reporters Sunday. “In 2009 stats tackle on an 10 years, when I look back on the Curtis Brown #3 Cornerback Oklahoma Brown started opposite Aaron 2010 Tour, it won’t be the memory State receiver that I have. Williams at cornerback in 2009 as a one INT, 53 tackles, in Texas’ 41-14 “Obviously, I won’t have a yel- mostly first-year starter. Before last 6’0” two TFL, 15 PBU win over the low jersey to remember — I’ll re- season, he only had four starts, so Cowboys on member the team, digging deep to expect that full year of experience to Oct. 31. win the team GC (general classifi- factor into an even better year in 2010 cation),” he said. “It’s significant for this all Big 12 preseason first-team 184 lbs Started all 14 games for us and the sponsor. corner. bruno Morlan “I’ll remember having my son Daily Texan here for a week at the Tour,” he file photo said, referring to 10-year-old Luke. “I’ll remember the bad luck, cer- tainly — the crashes. But that Junior 2009 stats won’t be the thing that I’ll take AAron wiLLiAMs #4 BLAke Gideon #21 Safety away.” Williams is a veteran starter As a third-year starter and a true During the race, there were nu- six INT, 62 tackles, merous published reports of a fed- who plays smart and hits hard. He junior, Gideon could be in the same 6’1” two TFL, five PBU eral investigation led by Jeff No- delivered Sam Bradford’s college position former teammate Earl Thomas was in last year: in Orlando vitzky, a special agent with the career-ending hit in last year’s Food and Drug Administration, Red River Rivalry on a corner blitz. as a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, given to the country’s best defensive Started all 14 into claims about Armstrong and Williams was voted all-Big 12 205 lbs games doping by former teammate Floyd preseason first-team selection. back. Gideon was also named to the all-Big 12 preseason first team. Landis. Several former riders who race with Armstrong have reported- Junior 2009 stats Blake Gideon Cornerback intercepts a ly been subpoenaed. Armstrong pass in the faced questions about those re- three INT, 44 national cham- ports at the Tour. He said he had not been subpoenaed or contacted tackles, two pionship game 6’1” in Pasadena, by Novitzky himself. sacks, six TFL, Calif., on Jan. 7. Landis, who was stripped of eight PBU his 2006 Tour title for doping, had long denied doping until April, Started 13 when he announced that he, in 195 lbs fact, did — and alleged Armstrong games did, too. The claim came as Arm- lauren Gerson | Daily Texan file photo Caleb bryant Miller strong was riding in the Tour of Aaron Williams looks to the sideline for the next play during the Big 12 champion- Daily Texan California. ship game against Nebraska. file photo Compiled from Associated Press reports