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THE DAILY TEXAN Volume 110, Number 159 UNION: Board will gather more feedback CAFE: Nonprofit group 25 cents CONTACT US From page 1 fundraises to save venue decision-making body and did Main Telephone: not recommend one proposal over “Why should one branch of (512) 471-4591 any of the others. From page 1 arts be able to operate this way The administration will report the cafe would hurt the rela- and [the Cactus Cafe] can’t?” Editor: back to the board by April 30. tionship between the Universi- Nelson said. “We’re hoping to Jillian Sheridan On Jan. 29 the Union announced ty and the community. host student internship pro- (512) 232-2212 its decision to phase out the cafe “There needs to be a nexus, [a] grams so that we can have the [email protected] and informal class program by symbiotic relationship between next Lyle Lovett or Robert Earl August. Managing Editor: the two groups,” Naishtat said. Keen.” The board read three pre-sub- “We all need to work together Facing a recurring 2-percent Ana McKenzie mitted proposals from Student to make this happen.” University-wide budget cut, the (512) 232-2217 Friends of the Cactus Cafe, the Naishtat did not specifical- Texas Union Board decided Jan. managingeditor@ Student Events Center and busi- ly endorse any of the propos- 29 to repurpose the 31-year-old dailytexanonline.com ness management senior Taylor als that have been put forth re- cafe and to phase out the in- Steinberg and corporate commu- News Office: garding the cafe, but he said he formal classes program by Au- nication senior John Meller. (512) 232-2207 Scott Squires | Daily Texan Staff would work as a moderator be- gust. E-mails obtained through The proposals put forward by [email protected] tween the Austin community the Texas Public Information Student Friends of the Cactus Cafe Raymond Schiflett, moderator for Friday’s meeting to review propos- and UT students and adminis- Act revealed Andy Smith, di- and by Steinberg and Meller both als that would potentially save the Cactus Cafe, reads audience mem- Photo Office: tration in the process. rector of University Unions, recommend shifting the cafe’s fo- bers’ questions before presenting them to the Union Board. (512) 471-8618 Reid Nelson, a UT alumnus had made the decision to close cus to better serve students while [email protected] and Austin attorney, started a the cafe long before the board keeping it in its current form. The had been read and a stack of about Although the discussion was nonprofit group called Friends meeting and the announce- SEC proposal, which was written 20 was left over. The questions not dominated by talk of the cafe, a Retail Advertising: of the Cactus Cafe in early Feb- ment. All decisions made by the under the condition that the cafe addressed during the meeting small group of informal class in- (512) 471-1865 ruary. The group is raising Union management have to go will close, suggested repurposing were recorded in the minutes. structors hung signs in the back [email protected] funds to subsidize the $66,000 through the president’s office the space to make it available for Only questions pertaining di- of the room protesting the phasing in losses the Union Board said for final approval. Classified Advertising: general student organization use. rectly to the proposals were an- out of informal classes. the cafe will incur as long as it At the rally, local musicians (512) 471-5244 In the two months leading up to swered, although many people Florence Hite, who has been remains in its current form and tailored their lyrics to fit the at- classifi[email protected] the April meeting, Student Gov- submitted questions about the teaching belly dancing through location. The group raised more mosphere. Bill Oliver, who has ernment President Liam O’Rourke general circumstances that led to the informal class program for than $12,000 in its first week, spent the past 20 years sing- said the board will continue gath- the decision to close the cafe. more than 20 years, said she was The Texan strives to present all infor- nearly doubling its goal. Nel- ing about environmental con- ering feedback from students and Government senior Zachary Bid- disappointed by the lack of sup- mation fairly, accurately and complete- son said the group received do- servation, partnered with fid- ly. If we have made an error, let us know community members. ner, member of the student group, port behind informal classes. about it. Call (512) 232-2217 or e-mail nations from several states and dle-maestro Richard Bowden to “Nothing on the table right said it was apparent from some of “The Cactus has a lot of high- [email protected]. countries, including California, take a stand against the closure now is complete,” O’Rourke the comments that people still don’t powered people behind it,” Hite Florida, New York, England in a typical folk-music manner. said. “We want to see what op- have enough information about the said. “Lawyers, student organiza- and France. “31 years of Cactus Cafe,” Ol- tions we have as a board. Of cafe’s closure. Bidner said he want- tions. The informal class support- COPYRIGHT Nelson said the cafe should iver sang, “and it ain’t going to course, all the proposals will be ed to see more discussion sections ers are so wide and varied, we Copyright 2009 Texas Student be able to operate like Tex- be treated this way.” given equal consideration.” in the future with fewer restrictions don’t have nearly as much pull.” Media. All articles, photographs as Performing Arts, which is Despite a subpar sound sys- Due to time constraints, the au- on what can be asked. Hite said she is confident that and graphics, both in the print and a UT-affiliated group that de- tem on the West Mall steps, mu- dience of close to 100 people wrote “I also would have liked to have people who teach and attend in- online editions, are the property pends heavily on private dona- sicians, including longtime Cac- down questions on cards that seen more gap analysis comparing formal classes should be able to of and may tions and ticket sales to operate. tus Cafe performer David Gar- were read by a moderator. By the the three plans,” he said. “There organize in time to stop the phas- not be reproduced or republished He said the cafe, like the group, za, played on. end of the meeting, 41 questions wasn’t really any of that.” ing out of the program. in part or in whole without written could focus on developing stu- “We don’t really care if every- permission. dent talent while providing a one can hear us or not,” Garza venue for alumni, community said. “We’re just playing for the TODAY’S WEATHER FLIGHT: Attack spurs some to air grievances members and students alike. sake of playing. High Low From page 1 not mean that it has to have ugly Dana L. Cloud, an associate results. I am not calling for a rev- professor of communication stud- MARCH: 55 37 people together for a cause,” Zach- Speakers denounce hate olution or war. I just have sympa- ies called Stack “the canary in the ary said. “Just because what he thy for him.” coal mine.” Happy Birthday, Vick Ho! did may be an ugly thing, it does Sociologists and psychologists “He was not crazy political- crimes, consider extra security have analyzed the motives behind ly, but he was disillusioned to try From page 1 ran rampant 20 years ago, he was Stack’s suicide attack and wheth- and encourage others. People feel shocked this kind of attack hap- er people may be inspired to take demoralized right now because attack and thanked the communi- pened in 2010. similar measures as a result of of the economy, and they identi- ty for all the support they received. “This is supposed to be behind    Stack’s actions. fy with his problems,” Cloud said. They both spoke of how the strug- us,” Maxey said. Arthur Markman, UT profes- “People need to be able to aid their gle for equality is not over, and He said part of the struggle to- sor in the psychology department, grievances in the public sphere they are willing to fight. ward bringing offenders like the    said the ongoing political debates and engage in social movements, “Hate will not be tolerated, and four men who attacked Morgan about the war against terror, insur- encounter other people’s opinions we will not be silenced,” Winston and Winston to justice is getting     ance and health care have dissoci- — give the man a soapbox before said. law enforcement to understand ated the public and left them con- he gets a plane.” Winston’s mother, Eloisa Win- what a hate crime is and how to    fused as to who actually has con- Samantha Bell, Stack’s adult ston, and his two younger sisters deal with the victims. He said out- trol over the system. daughter, said during an inter- joined the pre-march gathering at pourings like Saturday’s march      “The economy is tough, and I view with “Good Morning Amer- Oilcan Harry’s and participated in and rally bring necessary aware- think a lot of people don’t feel a lot ica” on Feb. 22 that she did not the walk. Eloisa Winston said she      ness to the issue. of control over their own position agree with her father’s actions, but was still very emotional from the Many city officials and commu-      in society,” Markman said. “There she regarded him as a hero. Lat- incident and subsequent changes nity members who spoke outside    are people who are responding to er that day, she retracted her state- in her son’s life, but she is proud City Hall following the march ad-    a loss of control and a lack of faith. ment and said the only hero in the of him. dressed the issue of increased se- ... People don’t have any idea how attack was IRS employee and Viet- Glen Maxey, the first openly gay    !  curity measures downtown, in- their life works. Their response is, nam War veteran Vernon Hunter, member of the Texas Legislature, " # " ! $! # cluding the implementation of se- ‘Let me figure out how to do this who was the only person killed in said in an interview with The Dai- curity cameras.     by myself.’” the attack. ly Texan that while homophobia Austin Police Department Chief     Art Acevedo said it is time for Austin to invest in high-definition This newspaper was written,   security cameras for the down- #  edited and designed with pride by The Daily Texan and Texas Individuals with the following town area to deter potential crim- Student Media. qualifications: inals. APD released a five-second Permanent Staff grainy surveillance video show- Editor ...... Jillian Sheridan ( $"' $ Managing Editor ...... 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Friday, 12 p.m. (Last Business Day Prior to Publication) Editor in Chief: Jillian Sheridan Phone: (512) 232-2212 E-mail: [email protected] Associate Editors: Jeremy Burchard 4 David Muto Monday, March 1, 2010 Dan Treadway OPINION THE DAILY TEXAN Why I should be Daily Texan editor The two candidates for Daily Texan editor explain why they want to be editor and what their plans are for the paper if elected. Vote for your favorite candidate this Tuesday and Wednesday at www.utsg.org. The Texan should be an open The Texan needs to get out of and interactive forum the basement

By Lauren Winchester ly affect the student body and by holding regular By Bobby Cervantes the product of robust deliberation. Editor Candidate meetings with student leaders to build a sense of Editor Candidate To that end, I would convene public editorial trust. I will also make it a policy to meet with any board meetings where we can regularly debate The University of Texas is a renowned institu- student who has ideas about how to improve the I want to be editor of The Daily Texan because which of the day’s pressing issues most immedi- tion, and The Daily Texan is the most luminous Texan or concerns about how we cover an issue. as a university, a newspaper and a student body, ately warrant the Texan’s comment. I would also example of the University’s excellence. As a stu- I believe the opinion page should be the place we are facing some of the most difficult and com- use the editor’s office to bring important constit- dent-run paper with one of the largest circulations where students react to what happens on cam- plex issues we have faced in some time. uencies into the Texan office — be they local or in the nation and a long list of journalism acco- pus as well as an open forum for discussion of For the Texan, this is nothing new. For more state government officials, SG representatives, lades, the Texan has a distinguished reputation. the University’s most relevant issues. than a century, the Texan has been a student plat- student organizations’ leaders or individual stu- As editor, I will uphold the paper’s quality and Productive debate means engaging a spectrum form in every sense of the phrase. Some student dents — to discuss issues important to them. In journalistic integrity. of viewpoints. I want to publish well-informed, fees support the Texan, and its staff is composed the end, it is my hope that a new, more construc- Though the Texan undoubtedly ranks among articulate discussion of the issues — from any of students who write, edit and design into the tive editorial method emerges. the best college papers, I will work to make it side. I will keep the paper’s coverage Universi- dark of night. But above all, the Texan is you. Third, I would like to see some more continu- even more outstanding. As the journalism indus- ty-centric; students read the Texan for University It strives every day, some days with better out- ity on the opinion page. During my time as as- try shifts to an increasingly digitized model, the news, as does President William Powers Jr. comes than others, to report on student life at UT sociate editor, I have attempted to write edito- Texan needs to shift with it, maintaining a Web My experience at The Daily Texan has pre- — your life — and the various administrative en- rials that concerned the same overarching top- site that will make the paper even more accessi- pared me for the job of editor. I have worked on tities that affect it. ics. I would begin the process of running edito- ble and multimedia-friendly — all while preserv- staff every semester since my freshman year, be- Given that the bulk of the Texan editorship con- rial series that examine specific and chronic UT ing the quality of the print edition. ginning as a general reporter in the news depart- cerns the management of the opinion page, I will issues in the long-term, bringing context to the My plans for the Web site include an editor’s ment. My positions as senior reporter, associate focus my term on making the newspaper’s opin- fore. Take as examples the efforts to bring domes- blog where the editorial board would comment news editor and news editor have sharpened my ion page the most relevant and necessary piece tic partnership benefits to UT or to realize gen- on the day’s news with pithy, informative posts, sense of what is newsworthy and relevant, as of daily information for UT students, faculty and der equity in faculty compensation. While both and I will create an editorial Twitter to promote well as provided insight to university issues. As administrators alike. To that end, some changes of these issues are long-term struggles we are far upcoming editorials and columns. associate editor, I worked to form my news judg- are in order. from overcoming, much of what ails the Univer- I would also like to conduct more video pod- ment and knowledge into persuasive editorials. First, our readers must know that there is an sity is best understood through a constant flow of casts with student leaders and administrators Outside the Texan office, I have developed sub- editorial board that strives every day to pen com- contextual information. because the multimedia element allows students stantial writing and analytical skills as a member of manding editorials that will shape discussion — Also, for the first time in a long time, the Tex- to see a debate unfold in a way that is difficult the Liberal Arts Honors Program and the English from students’ conversations on the West Mall to an will soon own and operate its own Web site, to capture in print. Furthermore, I will work to Honors Program. I have also held summer intern- the highest rungs of the UT System. The edito- which is set to launch later this month. It will un- add more photo galleries to the Web site. Photo- ships at the Houston Chronicle and Doublethink rial board, which is composed of the editor and doubtedly open a new chapter in the Texan’s his- graphs can tell a compelling and vivid story all magazine in Washington, D.C., which allowed his or her associate editors, must be more repre- tory, presenting the next editor with a crucial op- their own, and photographers would be able to me to develop my journalism skills in a profes- sentative of the student body and more willing to portunity to expand our outreach and influence post streams of pictures that did not end up in sional setting. As editor, I will use my experience reach out for student opinion. with more interactive features and better avenues print. and knowledge to help The Daily Texan reach its It is not nearly enough for us to solicit report- for reader feedback. As editor, I will also work to increase interac- full potential. ers, columnists and Firing Lines in the pages of Of course, the editor’s job is more than the opin- tion between students and the Texan by attend- the Texan and hope that some readers respond. ion page. It is also to lead the Texan in an overall ing major University-wide meetings that direct- Winchester is an English and liberal arts honors junior. Instead, our staff must be front and center when direction, to get you excited about what is print- trying to recruit new writers. Whether it means ed in the paper every day and, most importantly, regularly tabling on the West Mall or attending to welcome your valid criticisms. I will work to student organizations’ meetings year-round, it ensure, first and foremost, that students always is imperative that the Texan staff get out of the have the editorship’s ear and that the newspaper basement as often as possible to pursue the most will remain the most powerful instrument at stu- GALLERY pressing issues of our main constituency — the dents’ disposal in their time at UT. UT student body. Finally, with these ideas in mind, I am also run- Second, the editorial board should speak with ning for editor to continue the fulfilling experi- one voice. Any given day, it is common practice ence the Texan has already provided me. A gov- to have one person write an editorial to which the ernment and journalism junior, I started work- entire board’s name is signed, even when some ing at the Texan during the fall 2008 semester as a board members may not have been present to general news reporter. In the spring 2009 semes- read it. ter, I became a columnist and have remained in Since the Texan is larger than any one person, I the opinion department ever since, including in would end this practice and instead use unsigned my current position as associate editor. editorials that broadcast the view of the Texan as an institution. That unification, however, must be Cervantes is a government and journalism junior.

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understanding before moving on to new Azemi, Stein have proven themselves on campus — experience is not only we believe we must speak out against THE FIRING LINE material. important, but necessary. While Parks the violence they endured. By the time they get to high school, While columnist Joshua Avelar is and Kabir are both fantastic people who Incidents of bias and violence against many students still rely on their fingers correct in asserting that this election have involved themselves throughout people within the LGBTQ community To reform education, start at the root for basic addition and subtraction. needs strong leadership in his Friday campus, I have seen what Azemi and have long been ignored, and as the divi- Columnist Calvin Sloan missed the They also don’t have the language column, “Anybody but Azemi,” he cre- Stein have accomplished on students’ sion concerned with making campus mark in his Friday column, “Texas edu- skills to interpret basic word problems. ates a double standard in proclaiming behalf. more inclusive, we believe we cannot let cation needs reform,” on the education So much focus gets drawn to the evolu- that candidates Minator Azemi and Azemi’s hands-on experience for years this incident slip by without acknowl- system. If he really wants to express the tion debate that it takes focus away from Justin Stein’s “insider” status, a label with the Texas Legislature is something edging that such incidents cannot be need for reform, he should dig deeper what is really wrong with the system. apparently given to anyone involved in that students need. Stein is the only vice tolerated. Issues that affect the greater into the curriculum taught in earlier No textbook or curriculum can alter Student Government, should keep them presidential candidate who has served Austin community also affect campus, grades. history or scientific fact. It can, how- from serving. in the assembly and, if elected, would and vice versa. I taught in a local high school and ever, destroy the foundation required to In reality, looking at the candidates’ draw on his two years of experience to While we cannot guarantee our stu- believe firmly that what handicaps stu- understand these higher disciplines. track records shows that what truly dif- effectively chair the meetings. dents’ safety at all times, we want all of dents the most is not an imbalanced text, ferentiates Azemi and Stein from Scott There is a real difference between our students — regardless of their affili- but rather it is that they are never taught — P. Williams Parks and Muneezeh Kabir are their attending meetings and serving as a rep- ation, ethnicity or background — to feel how to think rationally. accomplishments and endeavors on resentative. safe both on and off campus. The right By the time students get to high behalf of students. Students deserve qualified leaders to freedom from violence, intimidation school, they should have a background What about informal classes? Having run with both Stein and who recognize the need to continue and harassment is not a special right in mathematics logic, rhetoric and rea- Did you know that in terms of endow- Parks on the EMPOWER ticket, a cam- improving the transparency of SG in accorded to only some in the Austin and soning that allows them to analyze theo- ments, according to The New York paign Azemi helped craft, I am firmly addition to representing the real needs UT communities — but a right for every ries and statements to determine their Times, UT is the fifth-wealthiest univer- endorsing Azemi and Stein. As a fresh- of the students. Azemi and Stein are one of us. validity and applicability without rely- sity in the country? man, Stein was a stand-out representa- those leaders. LGBTQ students often feel they can- ing on a textbook. Did you know that providing excel- tive, leading the charge behind major not speak out about such incidents or But math and language are no longer lence in public service is one of the four resolutions and was fittingly named — Rachel Meyerson about their lack of acceptance by oth- taught properly in the early grades. stated missions of the University of Representative of the Year. Plan II and psychology senior ers. As a result, the DDCE’s Gender What they get is a watered-down, feel- Texas? This past election, Azemi and Stein and Sexuality Center (GSC) and good curriculum that doesn’t challenge Yet the Texas Union is ending infor- were both elected as University-wide Multicultural Information Center (MIC) them to think with discipline. mal classes because it says it can’t afford representatives, and The Daily Texan A reminder that violence and work to educate the university commu- They aren’t accountable for memoriz- to keep the program. The University endorsed Azemi, saying, “[He] has prov- nity about issues facing LGBTQ students ing essential facts (grammar, arithmetic) seems pretty happy to accept the money en himself a competent steward. His intolerance endure and provide safe places on campus fluid and reliable dispersal of SG memo- for more efficient recall. They don’t of Austinites at sports events, concerts, While Austin is generally viewed as a where students can meet and discuss randums to interested parties speaks of read literature that models intellectual plays and even the food franchises in the progressive city, the assault on two gay challenges. To learn more about services his dedication to making SG transparent. thought. They are given the impression Texas Union, yet it is no longer willing men, one a University of Texas student, and programs offered, visit the GSC and Azemi’s level-headed demeanor and that learning should always be enter- to spend a penny for an educational pro- on Feb. 20 in the Warehouse District MIC Web sites. experience with the organization make taining and should require no effort on gram that serves the community as well serves as a chilling reminder that hate him an attractive candidate.” their part. as students. crimes and bias still exist in our com- — Dr. Gregory J. Vincent, vice presi- This statement remains true. Parks, If it doesn’t come naturally, the What’s wrong with this picture? munity. It is alarming that in this day dent for diversity and community engage- a member of Tejas with current SG teacher is just not working hard enough and age such incidents occur. While this ment at UT President Liam O’Rourke, helped run at being “engaging.” “Rigor,” as the — Mary Lou Price event did not happen on the UT campus, — Ixchel Rosal, director, UT Gender last year’s campaign, serving on this word is used in education, has nothing UT staff because it involved a student who is a and Sexuality Center year’s executive board. to do with difficulty, but is defined as valued member of the University family, — Choquette Hamilton, director, UT how consistently the teacher checks for It is a critical time for new leadership Multicultural Information Center 5 UNIV

Monday, March 1, 2010 NEWS 5 Austinites clown around Project 2010 participants at 17th annual Jugglefest clean up local community By Julie Bissinger er Ron Davis, Councilwoman school.” Daily Texan Staff Sheryl Cole, Austin Fire Chief The fair featured arts and Austin community leaders, Rhoda Mae Kerr, U.S. Rep. crafts, free haircuts and a sta- along with more than 1,200 UT Lloyd Doggett and Student tion for children to build bird- students, gathered outside the Government President Liam houses. Virginia L. Brown Recreation O’Rourke also spoke at the cer- Project 2010 began in 1999 Center to take part in Project emony. and was originally called Proj- 2010 on Saturday. “When you volunteer your ect 1,000, with a goal of regis- The all-day event had vol- tering at least 1,000 volunteers, unteers participate in beautifi- said Marianne Nitsch, finance cation projects in a community senior and president of the Stu- that could benefit from a large dent Volunteer Board. volunteer project, said com- The future of Austin “We changed the name to munication studies junior Lisa is up to all of us Project 2000 in 2000 and con- Doan, volunteer management tinued the tradition of naming chair of the Student Volunteer ‘‘working together.” it after the year,” Nitsch said. Board, an organization spon- The location of each project sored by the UT Volunteer and — Lee Leffingwell was determined after talking Service Learning Center. Mayor with the Austin Police Depart- Volunteers planted trees, re- ment and community leaders painted signs, picked up trash about areas that show a strong and cleaned creeks through- economic and social need for out the St. John neighborhood services, you are going to this type of project, Nitsch and area schools, including J.J. achieve success,” Davis said. said. Pickle Elementary, Webb Mid- “There is no greater service Among the sea of volunteers dle School and Reagan High than to serve others.” wearing white Project 2010 T- School. The recreation center, which shirts, Victoria Nunez and the Local community leaders is attached to the elementary rest of her volunteer and ser- Bruno Morlan | Daily Texan Staff spoke at a ceremony that hon- school, held a community fair vice sorority waited for their Aaron Friend watches professional performer Jules McEvoy preparing to juggle with six balls at the Jugglefest ored the project during an af- for St. John’s residents while shifts to start. workshop Friday evening. ternoon break between volun- the ceremony was going on. This is the second year that teer shift changes. The fair was organized to Chi Beta Delta participated in “We are making the value stress the importance of health the project, said Nunez, soror- Performers seek to inspire others to learn new tricks of the University in the Austin and education, Doan said. ity CEO and nutritional scienc- By Destinee Hodge weekly practice sessions on the UT the show. “Their commitment to community noticeable today,” “Reagan and Webb are on es senior. Daily Texan Staff campus. what they do [is great]. They’re Mayor Lee Leffingwell said. the verge of closing down be- “We like that this project is Jugglers from across the na- The event showcased a wide really good at what they’re do- “The future of Austin is up to cause of low test scores,” she part of UT, and we like repre- tion slid, twisted, tossed and even range of talented professionals ing.” all of us working together.” said. “We want to motivate senting ourselves at these types rolled their way into the hearts of — from Jennifer Slaw, who mix- Among the many professional Travis County Commission- these students to do better in of events,” Nunez said. hundreds of people Saturday. es dancing with juggling, to the performers was local act “Flour- The 17th annual Jugglefest took “Smirk!” duo, who performed ish and Fool,” consisting of place at the Davis Auditorium at unicycle-juggling tricks. Kelsey Strauch and Jules McEvoy- such as getting caught with a Clarke, director of Virginia Tech’s the Texas School for the Deaf. The Even amateur local performers Schaefer, who have been working NEWS beer in a dorm room. College Alcohol Abuse Preven- free public show featured not only were given a chance to demon- together for two and a half years. BRIEFLY Although it’s common for col- tion Center. “And parents can be jugglers but also people with a va- strate their abilities. “I like surprising the audience,” leges to alert parents of major al- helpful in setting boundaries stu- riety of other skills. “It’s something that I’ve always McEvoy-Schaefer said. “And just College enlists parents’ aid cohol offenses, Virginia Tech is dents might need.” “My motivation, which is a com- loved to do,” said Jesse Castro, an the energy that’s exchanged be- part of a growing number of col- Student reaction to the change mon one for jugglers, is simply to Austin Jewish Academy elementa- tween a performer and the au- to curb underage drinking leges sending letters home on mi- has been less than enthusiastic. inspire others to try to learn some- ry teacher who made his juggling dience — it’s a mutual thing in- At Virginia Tech, where tailgat- nor ones. “If you have one beer in the thing,” said David Nayer, who has debut at the show. “It’s exercise, stead of just the performer yelling ing and raucous apartment-com- Officials want to hold young dorm and you get caught, I don’t juggled for almost 35 years and is it’s fun, it’s meditation, it’s cre- at the audience and the audience plex parties are time-honored ritu- adults accountable as they ven- feel like parents should be noti- a coach for the Texas Juggling So- ative. You can just be physical.” applauding.” als, university officials are turning ture out on their own, are well fied,” said junior engineering ma- ciety. “I look at juggling as the pas- The audience was treated to al- The event was funded by a increasingly to Mom and Dad to aware that drinking is part of the jor Erik Pryslak. “Now that we’re sion for learning something you most three hours of unique perfor- number of sponsors, including curb problem underage drinking. college experience and also rec- all in college, we’re all adults. It’s can’t [already] do.” mances, including sword swallow- the Cultural Arts Division of the This semester, the school began ognize potential allies in a gener- kind of your responsibility to The society created the event al- ing, unicycling and yo-yo tricks. Economic Growth and Redevel- notifying parents when their un- ation of hands-on parents. take care of yourself.” most 30 years ago and has been or- “[I liked] everything,” audience opment Services Office and the der-21 students are found guilty “I think it helps students ganizing it ever since. It also holds member Edgar Bartolo said after University Co-op. of even minor alcohol violations, open up to parents,” said Steven — The Associated Press

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