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TODAY Supreme Court to review Fisher By Liz Farmer two white students were de- case in its next term, which judges denied an appeal for Vice president of legal af- Daily Texan Staff nied admission to the Uni- begins in October. It could rehearing of the case in a 9-7 fairs Patricia Ohlendorf said Calendar versity in 2008. It claims that potentially reverse the use of vote. the University will work with The U.S. Supreme Court the University’s admissions race as a factor in admissions The Supreme Court will UT System attorneys, the Of- Kylie Doniak announced that it will hear a policies, which take race into at public higher education in- look at Grutter v. Bollinger, fice of the Solicitor General case involving the Universi- consideration, violated the stitutions. a decision the Court made in and outside counsel. Ohlen- Fundraiser ty’s use of race in undergrad- plaintiff’s right to equal pro- UT won the lawsuit in an 2003 which established that dorf said this group will ask Round up your friends, family or uate admissions decisions. tection of the laws under the Austin federal district court race can be used as a deter- the U.S. Supreme Court to even some complete strangers The case, Fisher v. Texas, 14th Amendment. The Su- and the Fifth Circuit Court minant in college admissions and head down to your local was filed against UT when preme Court will hear the of Appeals. The Fifth Circuit decisions. RACE continues on PAGE 2 Chili’s. 15 percent of the bill will be donated to help support Kylie Doniak and her family during this difficult time. Kylie is recovering from being struck by Officials say a drunk driver earlier FLASHING LIGHTS this month. TSTV, KVRX not in danger Poetry on the Plaza of being sold Poetry on the Plaza presents “Translation” and TILTS presents By Kayla Jonsson their spring symposium, “Pets 7 Daily Texan Staff Scholars: Creative, Cultural and Critical Crossing.” Visiting poets Texas Student Television will read their favorite poems and KVRX-FM 91.7 staff in translation. The readings last members past and present are from 12-1 p.m at the HRC plaza united in their opposition to and there will be refreshments. a proposal to sell the stations’ licenses in an effort to combat budget problems at Texas Stu- dent Media. Exhibit Opening Former TSM director Gary Artist Muriel Hasbun’s exhibit, Borders, who abruptly re- “Archive and Memory”, opens signed on Feb. 8, offered the tonight. This photo exhibit unofficial proposal in Novem- features the relationship ber. Borders said his resigna- between past and present, tion was forced upon him by assimilation, genocide and Vice President of Student Af- cultural identity. The exhibit will fairs Juan Gonzalez — possi- be in the SRH unit 1, third floor, bly as a result of Gonzalez’s 5-7 p.m. Admission is free. strong opposition to the plan. TSTV and KVRX station managers said Tuesday they were not notified about the proposal at the time. “The option to get rid of or sell KVRX is not an op- Thomas Allison | Daily Texan Staff tion now and never will be,” A group of men gather around a woman as she flashes her breasts in exchange for beads on Sixth Street Tuesday night. Flashing is not historically part of the Mardi Gras celebration but has gained popularity in recent decades. MEDIA continues on PAGE 2 Today in history Psychology In 1732 junior Wills Brown and Today in 1732 the “father or our Openly gay lawyer mechanical engi- nation”, George Washington, neering senior was born in Virginia. His Thor Lund are birthday is what gave rise to among the four the celebration of Presidents inspires law students executive alli- Day on the third Monday of ances running for February; however, this holiday SG president and also honors Abraham Lincoln, vice president. who was born on Feb. 12, 1809. in face of adversity

By Alexa Ura mind,” Pitman said. “I can change Daily Texan Staff how I am perceived, though.” Pitman said the time he spent Acceptance of homosexuals in hiding his sexuality took a greater the law profession is a growing toll on him than it was worth, so trend, but challenges remain for he decided to simply become the openly gay attorneys, said a UT hardest working employee wher- Elisabeth Dillon Law alumnus in a lecture Tuesday. ever he was. He said he did this to Daily Texan Staff United States Attorney Robert put his employers in a position that Pitman, law alumnus and the first would oust them as “bigots” if they openly gay man appointed to his discriminated against him. position, said today’s generation of “I understand the anger behind Lund and Brown offer specific ideas homosexuals attending college is in responses to discrimination, but a much better place than his gener- you can show others that they are Editor’s note: This is the second in Brown said they want to focus on Thor and ation was when he entered the law wrong by living your life with in- a series of profiles on the four exec- students and give them what they profession. The lecture was spon- tegrity and fearlessness,” he said. utive alliances running for student want. If elected, they said they will Wills Platform sored by GLBT law group OUT- “It’s a hard line to walk, but I have body president and vice president. work on providing 24-hour access WATCH TStv ON Law, the American Constitution benefited from it and I have nev- to the Perry-Castañeda Library, Top 5 Goals Society and the UT Law Career er been publicly dismayed in the offering healthier food sources af- DORM CH 15 Services Office. sexist, homophobic culture that is ter hours and increasing the pres- Provide 24 hour access to AND ANTENNA “We stand on the shoulders of law enforcement.” ence of police call boxes on cam- the PCL. CH 29.1 the preceding generation,” Pitman Although Pitman is the first pus, among other goals. said. “But there is a steep upward openly gay man serving as U.S. at- Lund said he and Brown de- 9 p.m. By Jody Serrano trend in terms of treatment and ac- torney, three homosexual women cided to run because they wanted 1 Daily Texan Staff Create a Student Entrepre- ‘The Current’ ceptance of LGBT individuals in the have earned the post in California, to redefine the traditional mean- neurship Agency within SG. We brought some dating legal field.” Washington and North Carolina ing of SG and expand the organi- experts in the studio for our Pitman was appointed as U.S. before him. When the time came to choose zation’s reach. Both said they have Valentine’s Day episode! Tune attorney for the Western District Law student Cassandra McCrae a vice presidential running mate, never met the representatives from Student Government presidential 2 Increase presence of police in to find out more about of Texas after President Barack said she was particularly thrilled to the Cockrell School of Engineering how to make your love life Obama nominated him, and he hear of Pitman’s success as she is a candidate Thor Lund never doubt- or College of Liberal Arts. Lawler call boxes off campus. work smoother. and was sworn in last October. homosexual student. ed he would ask William Brown. held the latter position for the past Not many in the legal profession “There are plenty of homosexual The pair met in the third grade three years. or any work environment will di- students in law school and a lot of and have been best friends ever “We noticed year after year it 9:30 p.m. since. 3 rectly say they have a problem with us have career anxiety because of was the same candidate,” Lund Implement GPS tracking on College Crossfire homosexuals, but there are indi- our sexuality,” she said. “It’s impor- Lund and Brown have never said. “We heard them campaign- UT buses. viduals who do not accept the life- tant for us to hear from individuals been involved in SG and are run- ing, but once they got elected we Craig Rupp’s back and we’ve style and can possibly impact ho- like Mr. Pitman.” ning against presidential candi- never heard from them again.” got the latest debate in mosexuals in ways that can’t be Daniel Collins, law student and dates Madison Gardner and John Lund said his administration 4 Improve the Freshman Lead- Longhorn Sports and beyond, avoided, he said. OUTLaw officer, said the group Lawler, who have both been in- will hold a monthly YouTube ad- ership Organization (FLO) as well as your weekly dose “I chose to not take a head- did not ask Pitman to talk to volved in SG for three years. dress to inform students about SG by implementing service/ of Rapid Fire! on, assertive road and instead ac- Mechanical engineering se- social oriented sugroups cept that you can’t change anyone’s ATTORNEY continues on PAGE 6 nior Lund and psychology junior CAMPAIGN continues on PAGE 2 5 within this organiation. 2 2

2 NEWS Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Key dates in Fisher Case The Daily Texan Volume 112, Number 122 April 7, 2008 August 17, 2009 January 18, 2011 June 17, 2011 September 15, December 7, 2011 February 21, Initial complaint The Austin federal dis- A three-judge panel of The Fifth Circuit Court 2011 In representing the 2012 filed in an Austin trict court reviewing the Fifth Circuit Court denied an appeal for a The petition is filed, University, Texas The U.S. Supreme CONTACT US federal district court. the case deems the ruled in favor of UT. rehearing of the case by requesting the U.S. Attorney General Court adds the Plaintiff Abigail Noel use of race in admis- all 16 available judges. Supreme Court to Greg Abbott filed a case to the dock- Main Telephone: Fisher was 18 years sions Constitutional hear the case. request that the U.S. et to hear in the (512) 471-4591 old. under the U.S. Supreme Court not next term, that Editor: Supreme Court deci- review the case. starts in October. Viviana Aldous sion in Grutter v. (512) 232-2212 [email protected] Bollinger. Managing Editor: continues from PAGE 1 Audrey White RACE (512) 232-2217 affirm the Fifth Circuit A Texas law allows UT-Aus- Garza said. special circumstances por- managingeditor@ Court’s decision and Grutter tin to only accept 75 percent He said race is one of many tion. dailytexanonline.com v. Bollinger. of incoming freshmen under factors considered in ad- President William Powers Fifth Circuit Judge Emil- the top 10 percent rule, said missions for students who Jr. said the University’s ad- News Office: io Garza’s ruled in favor of Augustine Garza, deputy di- fall outside of the project- missions process is holistic (512) 232-2207 UT because of the precedent rector of the Office of Ad- ed automatic admittance for and it follows previous state- [email protected] from Grutter v. Bollinger, missions, when he spoke to their class. ments by the U.S. Supreme but he does not believe race The Daily Texan in Septem- Admissions takes academ- Court on how an admissions Multimedia Office: should be a factor in admis- ber. The freshman class that ic achievement, personal process meets Constitutional (512) 471-7835 sions decisions. In Garza’s entered in fall 2011 was the achievement and special cir- requirements. [email protected] written opinion, he said “the first class to be selected un- cumstances into consider- “We will continue to make Check out a video Supreme Court has chosen der this admissions policy. ation, according to the Uni- those points as we proceed Sports Office: from the University of (512) 232-2210 this erroneous path, and only “There are some excellent versity’s website. Race and with this litigation so we can President Powers address- [email protected] the Court can rectify the er- students out there who are ethnicity is one of seven oth- best serve the people of Tex- ing the Fisher case. ror.” not in the top 10 percent,” er factors that fall under the as,” Powers said. bit.ly/yt_fisher Life & Arts Office: (512) 232-2209 [email protected] NEWS BRIEFLY MEDIA continues from PAGE 1 Local accuses APD of aggressive, Photo Office: said KVRX station manager al will be discussed at a TSM In his proposal, Borders said hosting monthly concerts and (512) 471-8618 Travis Bubenik. “It would be board meeting Feb. 27. the possible sale was an op- online donations. unruly actions in response to call [email protected] an incomprehensible loss for “Doing things that bring in tion for balancing the $175,000 “We have shown we can gen- Austin resident Scott Henson ac- Comics Office: both the community and the a one-time source of money is TSM deficit. However, he said erate our own revenue,” Bube- cused Austin police officers of be- (512) 232-4386 UT population.” He added that just pushing the problem away,” he dropped the proposal with- nik said. “There are different ing overzealous and unduly rough [email protected] working at the radio station is Hegarty said. “It doesn’t neces- out ever making it official when ways to make the station via- while questioning him about a re- an experience that cannot be sarily solve the deficit.” he learned the vice president’s b l e .” ported kidnapping on Friday, Feb. Retail Advertising: duplicated in a classroom. Dan Knight, radio-televi- office opposed it. According to TSTV alumnus Zach Anner, 10 in a story that drew national and (512) 471-1865 Kevin Hegarty, UT vice pres- sion-film lecturer and TSTV the proposal, the two stations do who is now an Austin filmmak- international attention. Police chief [email protected] ident and chief financial offi- and KVRX program coordina- not have the capital to expand er and has a show on the Oprah Art Acevedo cleared the air in a cer, was appointed Monday by tor, said the monetary value of or properly operate because of a Winfrey Network, said Tuesday press conference Tuesday. Classified Advertising: UT President William Pow- the stations’ Federal Communi- shortage in advertisement sales. he made a $33,000 donation to In his blog “Grits for Breakfast,” (512) 471-5244 ers Jr. to take Gonzalez’s place cations Commission licenses is “In terms of money, [selling TSTV in January because the Henson claimed that he was walking [email protected] in the oversight of the issues hard to predict because they are TSTV] might be a short-term station had such a positive in- home from the Millennium Youth surrounding Borders’ resigna- local stations with low-frequen- solution for the problem,” said fluence on his life. Entertainment Complex with his tion. Hegarty said Tuesday that cy power. TSTV station manager Steven “The experiences I had at 5-year-old granddaughter when of- there are no plans for anoth- “The FCC grants a station the Zurita. “We need to hold on to TSTV are directly responsible ficers apprehended him because he er proposal suggesting sale of right to use a frequency spec- our license so we can continue for me having my own TV show is white and she is black. He wrote any TSM entities, which also trum,” Knight said. “For KVRX to generate ads.” now,” Anner said. “Not only the that six police cars and nine officers include The Daily Texan, The that frequency is 91.7. It can be Bubenik said although it is experience, but also the friends wielding tasers surrounded him and The Texan strives to present all information Cactus Yearbook and the Tex- sold, but it’s not as simple as just true that KVRX does not sell and contacts I made were in- his granddaughter and cuffed Hen- fairly, accurately and completely. If as Travesty. selling a car or buying a pair of many advertisements, the sta- valuable to me.” son, jerking his arms behind his we have made an error, let us know about it. Call (512) 232-2217 or e-mail Details of Border’s propos- shoes.” tion generates revenue through back. He wrote that he had already [email protected]. identified himself to a female officer

who later released him. Acevedo said police were re- sponding to a 9-1-1 call from a fran- COPYRIGHT CAMPAIGN continues from PAGE 1 tic woman, reporting that an older

issues, work to move SG activities about $24,000 is used to appropriate Matthew King, the social media white man had disappeared into the Copyright 2012 Texas Student out of the Student Activities Center funds to registered student organi- director for Lund and Brown’s cam- woods near the Millenium Youth Media. All articles, photographs and make sure students know their zations and the rest goes to SG pro- paign, said he first joined the cam- and graphics, both in the print and Entertainment Complex with a 3- faces. gramming, events and internal op- paign because he knew Brown from to 5- year-old black girl. online editions, are the property of Our goals are what “ Texas Student Media and may not be Lund said if elected he plans to uti- erations. class and wanted to support him. “Henson claimed that our re- reproduced or republished in part or lize creative solutions to implement When asked if he was familiar King said he was a bit hesitant in get- the students want. if sponse was motivated by race, when in whole without written permission. the changes he wants to see at UT. with a December recommendation ting involved when he met Lund be- our response was solely motivated For instance, Lund said he would pe- from UT President William Powers cause he felt Lund did not have the they say ‘we don’t like by a desire to keep a little girl safe,” tition the University of Texas Librar- Jr. to raise tuition, Lund said he had right “swagger” to be SG president. Acevedo said in an interview with ies for increased hours of the PCL by no comment. King said as the campaign went on what you’re doing,’ The Daily Texan. only opening certain floors for study Lund said if elected he would look his hesitation vanished because he we’ll change it. ” Acevedo said Henson did not co- TOMORROW’S WEATHER and having limited staff at hand dur- to improve how things are done in SG saw the personal growth Lund and “ operate with the first officer and at- — William Brown, SG vice ing those hours. Lund said other sys- and explore new territory in terms of Brown went through reaching out presidential candidate tempted to walk away. Acevedo also High Low tem schools like UT-Arlington have a SG’s capabilities. to students. said only three officers in total re- 24-hour library. Brown said he feels their goals are “They’re just like you in the terms sponded to the call at first and no 80 60 SG internal financial director Ilse tangible and within the scope of what of being on the same page about Stu- tasers were drawn. Quijano said the organization cur- SG can do. He said a lot of candidates dent Government,” King said. “Un- “Most abductions are conducted “Waiting with beaded brests.” rently operates on a budget of about have broad topics as their campaign less you’re involved in another Stu- by members of the victim’s family,” $112,000 per year. Of that amount, goals and it is questionable as to what dent Government affiliated orga- on a poster to present at school. Lund Acevedo said. “This situation is just that really means. nization, you don’t know [what’s said although Thor does not have the as traumatic as abduction by a non- “Our goals are what the students going on].” experience Gardner and Lawler have, family member.” This newspaper was printed with pride want,” Brown said. “If they say ‘we King said something that sets Lund it would be useful to have a perspec- Acevedo said it was necessary to HE AILY EXAN by The Daily Texan and Texas T D T Student Media. don’t like what you’re doing,’ we’ll and Brown apart from the other cam- tive from a person outside of SG. detain Henson until police could Permanent Staff Editor ...... Viviana Aldous change it.” paigns is that they have specific goals “It’s just like on the national polit- reach the girl’s mother and confirm Associate Editors ...... Matthew Daley, Samantha Katsounas Managing Editor ...... Audrey White instead of vague ones. ical scene,” Eric Lund said. “Maybe that Henson was her grandfather. Associate Managing Editor ...... Aleksander Chan News Editor ...... Jillian Bliss Eric Lund, Thor’s father, said he somebody who comes in from the Representatives of APD also re- Associate News Editors ...... Victoria Pagan, Colton Pence, Nick Hadjigeorge Senior Reporters ...... Kayla Jonsson, Sarah White, Liz Farmer, Jody Serrano was not surprised when Thor told outside looking in with some fresh Enterprise Team ...... Matt Stottlemyre, Huma Munir, Megan Strickland SKI SPRING BREAK 2012! leased two video tapes of Henson’s Copy Desk Chief ...... Elyana Barrera ideas, who does not have the lim- Associate Copy Desk Chiefs ...... Alexandra Feuerman, Arleen Lopez, Klarissa Fitzpatrick him he was running for SG president. interactions with officers and a re- Wire Editor ...... 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Burning of Quran evokes Afghani anger UK plaintiffs now By Deb Riechmann The Associated Press can serve lawsuits KABUL, Afghanistan — The U.S. apologized Tuesday for the burning of Muslim holy books that had been pulled from the shelves of a deten- through Facebook tion center library adjoining a ma- By Raphael Satter don-based law firm Memery Crys- jor base in eastern Afghanistan be- The Associated Press tal, said the lawyers were confi- cause they contained extremist mes- dent that de Biase’s account was sages or inscriptions. LONDON — Status update: still active. The White House echoed mili- You’re sued. “The counsel told the judge tary officials in saying the burning Legal authorities said Tuesday that someone from the firm had of Qurans and other Islamic read- that a High Court judge in England been monitoring the account and ing material that had been tossed in has approved the use of Facebook to they’d seen that he’s recently add- a pile of garbage was an accident. serve legal claims. ed two new friends, which made But more than 2,000 Afghans Lawyers in a commercial dis- the judge chuckle,” she said. protested the incident outside the pute were last week granted per- De Biase was given extra time Bagram Air Base that stoked rising mission to serve a suit against a to respond to the claim “to allow anti-foreign sentiment and fueled defendant via the popular social for the possibility that he wasn’t Afghan claims that foreign troops networking site. accessing his account regularly,” disrespect their culture and Islamic Justice Nigel Teare permitted the she added. religion even as the Americans and unconventional method of service Ordinarily, British legal claims other NATO forces prepare to with- during a pretrial hearing into a case are served in hard copy — ei- draw by the end of 2014. which pits two investment manag- ther in person, by mail, or by Demonstrators who gathered ers against a brokerage firm they ac- fax — although unconventional outside Bagram Air Field, one of Musadeq Sadeq | Associated Press cuse of overcharging them. means are occasionally employed the largest U.S. bases in Afghani- An Afghan protester gestures towards a US soldier in front of the U.S. base of Bagram during an anti US dem- A former trader and an ex-bro- if the people involved are hard to stan, shouted, “Die, die, foreigners!” onstration in Bagram north of Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday over an accidental burning of a Quran. ker, Fabio De Biase and Anjam Ah- pin down. Some fired rifles into the air. Others mad, are also alleged to have been in In December, a British judge threw rocks at the gate of the base handled, including directing any- fend our holy Quran, religion and were very angry and didn’t want to on the scam. made headlines for filing an in- and set tires on fire. one who touches it to be in a state faith until the last drop of blood has end their protest,” he said. Jenni Jenkins, who represents junction against London-based U.S. Gen. John Allen, the top of ritual purity. Muslims can only left in our body.” Later, however, the protesters Ahmad, said lawyers in the case had protesters from the Occupy commander of American and dispose of Qurans in very specif- Zahed said five Afghans work- ended the rally and said they would been trying to track De Biase in or- movement via text message. NATO forces in Afghanistan, said ic ways, including burning or bury- ing at the pit told him that the re- send 20 representatives from the der to serve him with legal docu- The Judicial Office for England the books had been mistakenly giv- ing those that have been damaged ligious books were in the garbage group to Kabul to talk with Afghan ments. She said that a copy of the and Wales confirmed Tuesday en to troops to be burned at a gar- or corrupted to prevent God’s word that two soldiers with the U.S.-led parliamentarians and demanded a suit was left at his last known ad- that Teare had allowed lawyers to bage pit at Bagram, a sprawling U.S. from being defiled. coalition transported to the pit in a meeting with Karzai, Rahimi said. dress, but that it wasn’t clear wheth- serve their claim through Face- military base north of the Afghan Early Tuesday, as word of the in- truck Monday night. When they re- The governor’s office in Kanda- er he was still living there. book. A spokeswoman, speaking capital, Kabul. cident spread, about 100 demon- alized the books were in the trash, har province in southern Afghani- The lawyers didn’t have his email on condition of anonymity be- “It was not a decision that was strators gathered outside the base the laborers quickly worked to re- stan called the incident a “shameful address, so they applied for per- cause she was not authorized to made because they were religious in Parwan province. As the crowd cover them, he said. move by some stupid individuals.” mission to send him the claim give her name, said it was the first materials,” Allen said. “It was a mis- grew, so did the outrage. “The laborers there showed me Zia Ul Rahman, deputy provin- through Facebook. time anyone had been served via take. It was an error. The moment One protester, Mohammad Ha- how their fingers were burned when cial police chief, said between 2,000 Jenkins, an associate with Lon- the site “as far as we’re aware.” we found out about it we immedi- kim, said if U.S. forces can’t bring they took the books out of the fire,” and 2,500 protesters demonstrated ately stopped and we intervened.” peace to Afghanistan, they should he said.Afghan Army Gen. Abdul at the base. The Quran is the most sacred ob- go home. Jalil Rahimi, the commander of a “The people are very angry. ject in the daily lives of Muslims “They should leave Afghanistan military coordination office in the The mood is very negative,” Rah- and burning it is considered an of- rather than disrespecting our reli- province, said he and other offi- man said while the rally was go- RECYCLE fense against God. The Quran is so gion, our faith,” Hakim said. “They cials met with protesters, tribal el- ing on. “Some are firing hunting important in the faith that Islamic have to leave and if next time they ders and clerics to try to calm their guns in the air, but there have been your copy of teaching spells out how it should be disrespect our religion, we will de- emotional response. “The protesters no casualties.” ♲ The Daily Texan

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OVERVIEW QUOTES TO NOTE Reexamining race in admissions policies  e Supreme Court announced Tuesday that it will hear the case of Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin during its Concrete proposals next term, which begins in October. Four years ago, Abigail Fisher led suit against the University claiming that she was discriminated against because she was white.  e Fi h Circuit Court of Appeals barred UT from ex- define campaign plicitly using race as a factor in admissions in the 1996 case of Hopwood v. University of Texas. To avoid a drastic reduction in minority enrollment at top Texas universities, Editor’s note: On Friday, e Daily Texan Editorial Board interviewed each the state created the so-called Top 10 Percent Rule, which team of candidates running for Student Government president and vice presi- guaranteed automatic admission to students graduating at dent. e following quotes are from our interview with executive alliance can- the top of Texas high school classes. didates or Lund and Wills Brown.  e University began to reconsider race in its admissions decisions a er the 2003 case of Grutter v. Bollinger, in which “ ey’re trying to do this to further their political the Supreme Court ruled that universities could use race as a factor in admissions as part of a holistic review process to careers. We’re not trying to be senators someday; ensure that students would receive the bene ts of a diverse we’re just trying to be here for the students.” class and, consequently, a better learning experience. — Lund on how he and Brown di er from their opponents. Currently, UT uses race as one of a number of factors when considering which students to admit beyond those who are automatically admitted. It is this policy, not auto- “We just want to be approachable; that’s the main matic admissions, that the Fisher case is challenging. thing. I know, like [Lund] said, for two weeks, you  e last time the Supreme Court addressed the legality of hear about [candidates] and they’re slammin’ it, a rmative action in university admissions was in 2003. To slammin’ it, slammin’ it, and then a er that they the extent that this new case reconsiders the debate in light of almost a decade of recent studies and research, it will be a fall o the deep end.” welcome update. But with almost 62 percent of the entering — Brown criticizing the status quo of SG election season. class of 2011 comprising automatically admitted students, according to University data , any decision will hopefully al- low the University the freedom it needs to assemble a diverse “We want those call boxes that are on campus o student body in the future. campus. ... West Campus is [one of] the top 15 Illustration by Stephanie Eisner | Daily Texan Staff — e Daily Texan Editorial Board most dangerous places in the nation for property c r i m e s .” — Lund on how he would improve safety for students.

“Ideally, you would like the money to come from Altering the perception of drug use on campus other sources, but you know, if worst comes to worst, you could say to the students, ‘Hey, would By Heba Dafashy football team is involved in drugs in uence skewed norms that are created for the aver- you mind paying an extra $10 this semester to Daily Texan Columnist his level of involvement? Perhaps if Brock’s age college experience. help keep the library open 24 hours?’ I’m sure stu- perception re ected that he would be one Students are highly in uenced by “college dents would have an opinion on that. ey would A six-month drug bust operation that of the few who would fail the drug test, he norms.”  ese norms are o en re ected in probably say yes.” occurred last Wednesday at Texas Chris- would not have been involved in the deal to fashion choices such as the brand of shorts tian University resulted in the arrest of 17 start with. students may choose to wear or the brand of — Lund on the steps he would take to fund increased student services, in- students. Four of those students were high- In a 2010 National Collegiate Health As- backpack students may choose to purchase. cluding keeping the library open 24 hours and providing more late-night food pro le football players. Fox News reported sessment study conducted at UT , students Although there are many people who fall options. that the students arrested were caught mak- were asked how much they believed other outside a “norm,” the norm is the most com- ing “hand-to-hand” sales of marijuana, students were using drugs such as cocaine, fortable standard to follow. cocaine, ecstasy and prescription drugs to methamphetamine, sedatives, hallucino-  e belief that three out of four students “We started a company last semester selling undercover o cers . gens, opiates and other club drugs.  e study at the University use drugs makes students T-shirts, so we’re no strangers to how things have A er a team drug test, an undercover found that students believed that 75 percent think drug use is more acceptable and there- to work ... So lobbying for the students and being cop asked linebacker Tanner Brock if he of UT students had used drugs in the previ- by may increase the likelihood that students was worried about the results. Brock alleg- ous 30 days, but the reality was that only 8 will try them. Creating this “college norm” is in front of state legislators, not a problem.” edly answered saying that it wouldn’t be a percent of the students at UT reported using dangerous because it can increase drug use. — Lund on how he would approach the upcoming legislative session. problem since there “would be about 60 such drugs. UT students should change this perception people screwed,” according to Fox News.  ese numbers de nitely raise some eye- and create new norms that re ect the truth  is statement sparked rumors that the ma- brows, but what is most interesting is that the and integrity of the University. If the students jority of the football team was involved in typical student perception is almost 10 times at TCU perceived that the norm on campus ON THE WEB: drug usage. more than the actual reported gure. What was not the usage of drugs, then the bust may However, TCU claims that this gure is this means is that UT students have created not have occurred on this same level. With The full interview unveri ed and that such statements cannot an idea of certain characteristics that the college norms that encourage others, perhaps with Lund and Brown be trusted since they are in the context of a average student at the University possesses. following a norm would not be that bad of a drug buy.  is case raises some interesting According to the study, most UT students thing a er all. @bit.ly/ questions regarding college drug use. Does believe the typical college student uses drugs. dt_sg-2 Brock’s perception that the majority of the  e falsity of this statement re ects the Dafashy is a Plan II senior.

Targeting drunk drivers

By Ayesha Akbar student access to reliable transportation. Many Daily Texan Columnist have seen scores of intoxicated students attempt to clamor onto a single E-Bus on Sixth Street Earlier this month, celebrated UT soccer player when reliable taxi service is nonexistent at worst Kylie Doniak was crossing a street near campus and overcrowded at best. when she fell victim to a brutal hit-and-run. Ac- Although the University enforces educational cording to a recent Austin American-Statesman training through resources such as AlcoholEdu, article, Doniak su ered severe injuries, leaving more practical means must be enacted. Such her in critical condition at Brackenridge Hospi- measures could include increased accessibility tal. Family and friends poured out to address this to E-Buses, especially on high pro le days such tragedy as Doniak, an active 22-year-old, lay still as New Year’s Eve and Halloween, and advocacy on paralytics. for small, nonpro t groups such as Austin Sober Nicholas Colunga, the 22 year old driver, was Ride . We must accept responsibility for both the arrested. He was drunk. advantages and concerns that arrive with host- Although Colunga does not attend UT, a ing a thriving student population and ensure large number of intoxicated drivers today are that safe and reliable methods of transportation college-aged students. According to the Nation- are within easy reach. al Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism , It would be naive to assume that easier ac- an annual 3.3 million people between the ages cess to safe transportation can single-handedly of 18 and 24 drive under the in uence. In addi- eradicate the most habitual drunk drivers.  e tion, the UT Police Department has recorded an city of Austin should look into enforcing stricter astounding 250 drunken driving incidents in its laws concerning drunk driving and relay harsh- jurisdiction over the past three years. er penalties for those found guilty of repeat of- As students in a city renowned for its night- fenses. In 2010, Austin police chief Art Acevedo life and sizeable university, we need to be con- pushed for DWI charges for a blood alcohol lev- cerned. el of 0.05 to 0.07. Measures such as these would Every time an intoxicated driver takes hold of help deter even light drinking before getting be- the wheel, potential for death and injury loom hind the wheel and may stress the importance LEGALESE around the corner. According to the Centers of maintaining a designated driver. As Acevedo for Disease Control and Prevention, about 30 put it, “A person may be intoxicated at 0.05, and Opinions expressed in The Daily Texan are those of the editor, the Editorial Board or the writer of the article. They are not necessarily those of the UT administration, the Board of Regents or the Texas Student Media Board of Operating Trustees. people in the United States die every day be- you don’t want them out driving.” cause of drunk driving. In 2009, one-third of all It is easy to read textbook cases illustrating deaths on the road involved alcohol and, in that the consequences of drunk driving. UT and the EDITORIAL TWITTER same year, Texas led the nation in road fatalities Austin community need to step up to the chal- Follow The Daily Texan Editorial Board on Twitter @DTeditorial and receive updates on our latest editorials and columns. caused by drunk driving. lenges posed by being in a young and vibrant As alcohol increasingly becomes a norm of city and ensure that e ective transportation and college culture, it is imperative that proper com- strict implementation of law is readily available. RECYCLE munication exist between University Health Please recycle this copy of The Daily Texan. Place the paper in one of the recycling bins on campus or back in the burnt-orange Services, UTPD and UT students to increase Akbar is a psychology, Arabic and humanities sophomore. newsstand where you found it. 5 NEWS 5 NEWS wednesday, February 22, 2012 news 5

Kinsolving dining hall employee Dina Dining halls celebrate Black History Month Bricker serves food to a stu- Meyer said some students “Occasionally I’ll have dent during the By Bobby Blanchard may have never been ex- somebody that will complain annual African American Daily Texan Staff posed to certain food, and the about ‘I wanted to get my piz- Cultural Dinner DHFS hosts different culture- za tonight, and all you had Tuesday An African American Cultur- themed dining meals to help that was normal was ham- When people think evening. The al Dinner featuring items such make students more multi- burgers and chicken breast,’” dinner, which as fried chicken and cornbread culturally aware. Meyer said. ‘black history’ they featured foods was held at Kinsolving and Jester “Food is a centerpiece of English freshman Ari- need to know it’s such as fried dining halls on Tuesday in cele- all cultures,” Meyer said. “All ana Brown said celebrating chicken, corn- bration of Black History Month. cultures have different foods Black History Month by hav- more than fried bread and Jazz and blues music played at that we may identify with ing a special dinner is un- jumbalaya, was the events. them or they may identify productive and doesn’t serve chicken and jazz.” held during Black History with themselves.” a purpose in celebrating The dinner, which was hosted — Ariana Brown, English student Month in by the Division of Housing and Meyer said the Universi- black history. order to cel- Food Service, has been held for ty hosts these themed din- “I feel like when people ebrate African- over 10 years during Black His- ners about once a month, and think ‘black history’ they need American tory Month to emphasize the each one costs approximate- to know it’s more than fried cuisine. culinary aspect of the African- ly $3,000 to cover the two chicken and jazz music,” Brown celebrate when we’re done.” American culture, said Scott dining facilities. said. “I don’t see how eating Plan II freshman Chelsea Meyer, director of food service “In the scope of an entire fried chicken celebrates my O’Hara went to the dinner and for the University. The menu was year this is a relatively small black history.” said she enjoyed the food. crafted with a reliance on menus amount when compared to the Brown said celebrating Black “We really appreciate the time used in past years as well as Af- impact the dinner will provide,” History Month as though the is- Kinsolving puts into in creat- rican-American staff members Meyer said. sue of race equality is a thing of ing the environment and meal,” who helped contribute ideas, he Meyer said he has never had the past is offensive. O’Hara said. “To me, it’s not so said. About 1,200 students at- anyone complain because they “We have made some prog- much the cultural experience tended the meal at J2 and 1,300 were offended by the use of the ress, but I don’t feel like we’re food-wise but the dining expe- Shea Carley attended at Kinsolving. culture in a themed dinner. done yet,” Brown said. “We can rience they create.” Daily Texan staff

Tobacco Free TX A Student Campaign at The University of Texas at Austin

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MASTERMAKING AN EVEN BIGGER JOKE DEBATE OF STUDENT GOVERNMENT

COME WATCH AS THE TEXAS TRAVESTY PUTS THIS YEAR’S SG PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES TO THE TEST TO DETERMINE WHO HAS THE STRENGTH, INTELLECT, AND CHARM TO RULE THE SCHOOL THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD 8PM-10PM 6 S/L 6 S/L 6 NEWS Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Group explores changes in media

“[Martinez] was really in-the- prepared for a wider range of jobs. By Bobby Blanchard know with new media and multi- “They’re actually teaching us Daily Texan Staff media, and it got him some really very specific skills that I feel like good jobs,” Collins said. “He is go- are useful,” Wallensen said. “They Internet-based news technologies, ing to help us learn how to be on are talking about HTML, and that including social media such as Twit- the right path.” is something I don’t know and ter and Facebook, are the focus of a Collins said the organization will I would probably never learn in new student organization on campus host guest speakers who have in- my m aj or.” which seeks to explore the changing sight into the real-world application Texas New Media will meet ev- face of journalism. of new media. ery Tuesday night in Mezes Hall Texas New Media aims to help Huff said new media and old me- 1.216. Huff said Texas New Media students interested in journalism dia can work together and are not at will address the topic of social media gain more access to information odds with each other. next week. about multimedia that might be “Old media is not going to com- “It’s a buzzword right now, and otherwise unavailable in tradition- pletely go out the window,” Huff it’s easy to catch on to,” Huff said. “I al classrooms, said the organization’s said. “But I think if we don’t pick up think we’re going to take apart some president and multimedia journal- on the new media, then old media current publications such as The ism junior Jessica Huff. New media will die on its own.” Daily Texan, the [Texas] Tribune is defined as constant news updates Radio-television-film sophomore and The Horn and talk about how through the Web and multimedia. McKensie Wallesen said she is join- these publications can improve their Zen Ren | Daily Texan Staff “Unfortunately, probably most of ing the club because she wants to be social media.” Jasmine-Rose Henderson greets students at the Student Veterans Services office Tuesday morning for an infor- the platforms that journalists will mation session about obtaining class credit for military service. The event is part of UT’s first Veteran Week. work with haven’t even been creat- ed yet,” Huff said. “The social me- dia tools — the ways journalists are going to be going about reporting Program helps student veterans adjust — they haven’t even been done yet. There is really no way our professors Ben Armstrong, former aviation keep up because I hadn’t been in an can keep up with the way the indus- By Sylvia Butanda electrician for the Marine Corps and actual classroom in over 10 years.” try is moving.” Daily Texan Staff current coordinator for the center, The UT Student Veteran’s As- Vice president and multime- said the mission of the week and of sociation collaborated with Vet- dia journalism junior Brian- After ending his military service the center itself is to connect, inte- eran Welcome Week by hosting na Collins said their first upcom- in 2009, sociology senior Donald grate and develop student veterans, a lecture Monday by the organi- ing guest speaker is Martin Marti- Davis returned to the classroom for especially individuals who leave the zation’s president. nez, who works for Google and pre- the first time in over a decade, but military and come to the University Steven Denman, history senior viously worked for Facebook. Col- had trouble assimilating to civilian and are not sure how to fully access and former Army combat med- lins said Martinez will visit the or- life at the University after receiving the resources available to them. ic, transferred to the University in ganization at a to-be-determined little proper guidance from Universi- “We try to act as that pipeline to 2010 and is now the events coor- date in March. ty resources because of his status as a help them better understand the dinator for SVA. Denman said the non-traditional student. conversion,” Armstrong said. purpose of the organization is to This week, the Student Veter- Armstrong said the events are maintain the unity that student vet- an Center is hosting the first Veteran being held to clear up certain ques- erans had while in the military. continues from PAGE 1 Welcome Week to help the approxi- tions and concerns student veterans “Most veterans miss that sense ATTORNEY mately 640 student veterans on cam- have had in the past. of brotherhood and belonging students specifically because can Texas senators [Kay Bailey] tion from conservative groups. pus who may be in similar situations. Davis, a former Army medic, said that the military provided, so we of his sexuality, but instead be- Hutchison and [John] Cornyn Pitman said the “It Gets Bet- he had to discover what military try to replicate that at SVA,” Den- cause of his success. is a powerful signal that an ter” program is important and STUDENT VETS benefits he had as a student alone man said. “A lot of what we try to “Attitudes are chang- exemplary record of experi- should be spread with the un- because he didn’t get the help he do is help military students get out ing, but it’s still helpful to ence and deep professional re- derstanding and acceptance All events will be held in the needed from the University. He said of their personal bubble by helping hear from someone on the spect will trump prejudice,” she that life can be very difficult for Student Veteran Center (SSB 4.472) he struggled to decipher the process them meet new people and get in- other side of all of this,” said. “The legal profession as a homosexuals at times. disabled veterans go through to at- volved because it’s such a large in- he said. whole has liberalized such that “If you told me 20 years ago • Lunch on Wednesday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. tend the University and acquire ben- stitution that it’s easy to get lost in Pitman and the three oth- top law firms that often feed that I’d be standing in front • Buffet on Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. efits through the GI Bill. the system.” er openly gay U.S. attorneys’ to these posts are no longer as of you today as a U.S. attor- • Texas Veterans Commission “I didn’t have peer-to-peer con- Denman said the Veteran appointments show advance- hostile toward gay lawyers as ney supported by two Repub- Thursday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. nection or any student advocacy Center provides useful resourc- ment in the legal profession, they were a generation ago.” lican senators and that my re- that helped me go through that,” es that have helped him work said assistant law professor She said there are still chal- ligious and conservative family Davis said. “It took me a few semes- out his plans to go to law school Jennifer Laurin. lenges for homosexuals in law would all be at my swearing in, ters to get acclimated to the expe- and it could help others looking “The fact that his nomina- professions, as shown by the I would not have believed it,” he rience and it was extra pressure to for guidance. tion was supported by Republi- opposition to Pitman’s nomina- said. “It can happen.” There’s Still Time to Apply!

The J. J. “Jake” Pickle The Pal – Make Citizenship Award a Difference Award University Unions University Unions

Each year the J. J. “Jake” Pickle Citizenship Award is presented to a student The Pal—Make A Difference Award annually recognizes a student whose single whose cumulative, notable contributions to campus life over a period of time initiative “made a difference” to the University or broader community. The award exemplify the commitment to public service and the high standard of leadership was created in 2006 by University Unions Advisory Council member Jaspreet that were the hallmarks of the life and career of U. S. Congressman J. J. “Jake” Singh Pal (BBA ’95) to inspire students to engage in a lifelong commitment to Pickle. public service. The 2012 recipient of the J. J. “Jake” Pickle Citizenship Award will receive a certificate, a copy of Congressman Pickle’s autobiography, Jake, and a $4000 check at a luncheon on Friday, April 20, 2012. The 2012 Pal—Make A Difference Award recipient will receive a certificate and a $1000 check at a luncheon on Friday, April 20, 2012. Candidates must be in good academic standing, be currently enrolled full-time, and must complete an application comprising: Candidates must be currently enrolled at The University of Texas One-page personal statement, highlighting UT campus at Austin and complete an application comprising: involvement and leadership activities and describing organization and club memberships Biographical Information Form Résumé Personal statement describing a single program or initiative that benefited the campus or broader community 750-word essay on a specified topic Letter of recommendation from a UT faculty, staff, or student Two letters of recommendation supporting campus leadership and involvement

(Note: The J. J. “Jake” Pickle Citizenship Award application period runs concurrent with (Note: The Pal—Make A Difference Award application period runs concurrent with the the Pal—Make A Difference Award. Eligible students may apply for both awards.) The J. J. “Jake” Pickle Citizenship Award. Eligible students may apply for both awards.)

February 6 thru March 2 February 6 thru March 2 Application packets available in UNB 4.124 Application packets available in UNB 4.124 (Must be picked up in person) (Must be picked up in person) March 2 March 2 Applications due Applications due April 20 April 20 Presentation of the J.J. “Jake” Pickle Citizenship Award Presentation of the Pal - Make a Difference Award

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College of Communication, Place 2 (unexpired term) Terms of offi ce: March 23, 2012 – May 31, 2014

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Elisabeth Dillon | Daily Texan Staff Junior Nick D’Innocenzo serves as a team leader for the Longhorns in and out of the pool. He is one of the team’s most accomplished swimmers winning multiple Big 12 titles in his time on the 40 Acres. He also will have an opportunity later this year to qualify for the Olympics at the U.S. National Trials, but first he would like to lead his team to another Big 12 title. TWEET OF THE DAY

D’Innocenzo’s cerebral approach yields medals Henry Melton

By Elijah Perez the blocks, I’ll just sit there and of UT’s victories that day, the fi- some water on their face and matter what stroke. He’s swim- @HenMel Daily Texan Staff think of nothing but ‘Ok—IM: nal dual of the swimming season they’re ready to race. But I’m ming, works hard, and competes fly, back, breast, free. 50 of each.’ and the last event ever against quite the opposite … I gotta do with everybody.” “So if I take (two) 5 Nick D’Innocenzo walked to It’s nothing but the race that Texas A&M. a little bit more than most to get D’Innocenzo says this men- the starting blocks in College flashes through my head.” Despite this superb individu- ready for a swim. From there, I tality was something he grew up hour energys will it Station three weekends ago with Repeat this scene two more al effort, D’Innocenzo remains a just get in the zone.” with developing a winning atti- give me 10 hours one thing on his mind: winning. times, change around a few of humble, team-oriented athlete. Texas head coach Eddie Re- tude early on in his career. As he broke down every stroke the strokes, and you’re left with Determination to help his team ese has noticed the cerebral ap- “My coach in high school or energy or just a of the event, the race playing D’Innocenzo’s stellar performance earn a victory and the willing- proach D’Innocenzo takes into would enter me into as many out in his mind like scenes from against A&M. The dual saw the ness to work for everything he his races, commenting on his ef- meets as possible,” D’Innocenzo strong 5?” a movie. With the outcome al- junior swimmer from Andover, wants guide D’Innocenzo’s ac- fort and dedication to helping said. “I’ve kind of grown up ready seen in his head, he dove Mass. win two individual events tions before every race. the team. with that kind of training and in to realize the goal. and contribute to a winning relay “I gotta get in a lot,” D’Innocenzo “Nick is a high-level, consis- “Right before, when I’m on squad. Nick had a hand in a third said. “Some of these guys splash tent worker. Everyday. It doesn’t D’INNOCENZO continues on PAGE 9

WOMEN’S SWIMMING AND DIVING MEN’S SWIMMING AND DIVING SPORTS BRIEFLY Rival A&M Team heads to Missouri Darvish arrives, Rangers open spring training in Surprise, Ariz. stands in way Yu Darvish arrived at the Tex- seeking 16th Big 12 title as Rangers’ spring training complex Tuesday and had his first bull pen of title hopes By Elijah Perez the three schools are ranked na- session with his new team. Daily Texan Staff tionally with Texas at No. 2, Texas Darvish got to camp in Surprise, A&M at No. 18 and Mizzou com- Ariz., a day before the reporting for Horns The Big 12 Men’s Swimming ing in at No. 25. date for Texas pitchers and catchers. and Diving Championships will The Longhorns will be looking Rangers manager Ron Wash- By Rachel Thompson be held this week in Colum- Daily Texan Staff to repeat their dominant perfor- ington said Darvish threw about bia, Mo. Participants include the mance from 2011, in which Tex- 35 pitches. three schools that sponsor men’s as claimed victories in 20 of the 21 “He kept the ball down and hit Eighteen members of the wom- swimming and diving in the Big individual championship events. his spots,” Washington said. “He can en’s swimming and diving team Elisabeth Dillon | Daily Texan Staff 12: Texas, Texas A&M and the The lone loss standing in the sink it, he can run it. He’s definitely will grab their swim bags and head The women’s swimming and diving team competes in the Big 12 event’s host, Missouri. way of a clean sweep came in got a good feel for the baseball, he’s a to Columbia, Mo. for the Big 12 Championship in Columbia, Mo. today. Coming into the four-day event, the 1-meter diving event, which power pitcher with finesse stuff.” Championships on Wednesday the Longhorns are the favorites in saw current Texas A&M se- The AL champion Rangers com- with thoughts of rivalry tucked be- tween A&M and us,” said head Key Longhorns to watch in- the competition. The Longhorns nior Grant Nel earn the victo- mitted more than $107 million to neath their caps. coach Kim Brackin. “Missouri clude Karlee Bispo in freestyle, Lily have won every Big 12 swimming ry. However, Texas senior and acquire Japan’s top pitcher. The A four-day meet with prelimi- brings a lot of good swimmers and Moldenhauer in butterfly, back- and diving championship in con- National record holder in the 25-year-old Darvish got a six-year naries and finals will bring togeth- there are swimmers from other stroke and freestyle and Samantha ference history and have an op- platform diving event, Drew contract guaranteeing him $56 mil- er the best of the Big 12, includ- teams that will show up in the top Tucker in freestyle. portunity to extend their streak Livingston will be gunning for lion, and Texas had to pay a record ing long-standing swimming rival eight. It’s a pretty good battle be- Brackin also said All-American to 16 straight. However, the teams the opportunity to reclaim the $51,703,411 posting bid to his for- Texas A&M. tween us and A&M and we’re excit- standing in the way of this goal mer team, the Hokkaido Nippon “It’s highly contested, usually be- ed to go head-to-head with them.” RIVALRY continues on PAGE 9 present stiff competition. Each of REPEAT continues on PAGE 9 Ham Fighters. —The Associated Press WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Brittney Griner goes up for a 1 BAYLOR 80 TEXAS 59 rebound in a 80-59 thrash- WHAT TO WATCH ing of the Longhorns. Celtics @ Thunder Longhorns squashed by Griner, the country’s best center, had top ranked Lady Bears another huge game recording By Stefan Scrafield 18 points and Daily Texan Staff 10 rebounds Date: Wednesday In need of a signature win to boost their tournament in her 100th Time: 6 p.m. resume, the Longhorns came out flat and found them- career game. On air: ESPN selves on the wrong end of a milestone performance from Brittney Griner and the No. 1 Baylor Bears (28-0, 15-0 Big 12) on Tuesday night. The Lady Bears held Texas (15-12, 5-10 Big 12) to a Lakers @ Mavericks miserable 34 percent shooting, while outscoring the Long- horns 40-26 in the paint, en route to an 80-59 romp at the Ferrell Center in Waco. Griner, playing in her 100th game as a Lady Bear, had 18 points and 10 rebounds to earn her 40th career double-double as Baylor claimed the outright Big 12 regular season title with the victory. Date: Wednesday “Baylor proved once again why they’re the No. 1-ranked Time: 8:30 p.m. team in the country,” said head coach Gail Goestenkors. Rod Aydelotte On air: ESPN BAYLOR continues on PAGE 9 Associated Press 9 SPTS 9 SPTS

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Nick D’Innocenzo and the rest of REPEAT continues from PAGE 8 the Longhorns swimmers and title he earned as a sophomore in who claimed the 200-yard back- divers will head 2010. He’ll have his shot Wednes- stroke and the 200-yard indi- to Missouri day at 4:30 p.m. in the first event vidual medley in 2011. this week to of the competition. Seniors Jackson Wilcox, compete in the The swimming events will a two-time Big 12 individu- Big 12 champi- onships. They be anchored by a strong field al champion and Jimmy Fei- have never lost of Texas swimmers who will be gen, a 13-time Big 12 individual in the event looking to repeat the titles that champion, will look to continue and will be they won last year. Among these the winning ways for the team. attempting to are juniors Nick D’Innocenzo, This will be the final competi- win for the 16th who won the 200-yard breast- tion for the Longhorns before time. stroke and the 400-yard individ- the NCAA National Champion- ual medley and Austin Surhoff ships held March 22-24.

BAYLOR continues from PAGE 8 “We did some things defensive- Senior guard Ashleigh Fonten- ly that bothered them initially, but ette had 10 points on 4-16 shooting they did what they always do and for the Longhorns. Chassidy Fus- they adjusted and went on a run. sell also failed to get it going, shoot- They found a way, and that’s what ing a mere 5-21 from the field and great teams do.” just 3-10 from behind the arc. Elisabeth Dillon Griner, who was recognized in a “They play excellent team de- Daily texan staff pre-game ceremony after becom- fense,” Goestenkors said. “Britt- ing the fourth Lady Bear to reach ney [Griner] gets a lot of credit for the 2000 career point threshold, blocking and changing shots in- D’INNOCENZO continues from PAGE 8 opened the scoring with a layup side, but it’s their perimeter defense at 19:31 in the first half and the that sets the tone.” outlook. Getting in and doing three [Johnson], we’ve got big guys like well. The junior says that in his free plishment. But it’s the immediate Lady Bears held onto the lead the Defensively, Texas struggled events, I’m no stranger to that. It’s Dax [Hill],” he said. “We’re just a lot time, he enjoys a round of the video goal of helping the team capture an- rest of the way. to rebound the ball. The Lady tough, no doubt about that.” closer this year. It’s awesome. It’s way, game “Call of Duty” with some of other national championship that The 6’8” junior made her pres- Bears used the mismatch in size The desire to see the team get way cool to feel that way.” his teammates or playing his guitar. D’Innocenzo is setting his sights on. ence felt on the defensive end all and strength to their advantage back to the top nationally supplies Still, it’s the soft-spoken lead- But the love of swimming al- Calling back on memories of the night, blocking four shots while on the offensive glass, tallying D’Innocenzo with all the motivation ership D’Innocenzo provides for ways comes first. When asked 2010 run, D’Innocenzo remarked, altering several others. 21 second-chance points on 19 he needs to keep the hard work up. the team that Reese admires in what his future plans in the sport “It’s something that I want to relive. “[Griner] definitely makes you offensive rebounds. As a freshman on the 2010 national the junior. are, D’Innocenzo chuckled and Hopefully I can help my team do want to shoot more outside shots,” “Even when their shots weren’t championship squad, D’Innocenzo “He’s quiet. He doesn’t say said “I can’t say anything about that this year and then next year.” said senior Texas guard Yvonne falling early, they found a way to knows what it takes for the team to much.” Reese added with a wry that, I’ll jinx it.” The team will have an opportu- Anderson. “As a guard, she intim- get the offensive rebounds,” Goes- reclaim the top spot. He feels that smile. “There are more of them With an opportunity to quali- nity to be finish the season on a idates you to the point where you tenkors said. “We weren’t finish- this year’s team has an excellent op- I wish that were quiet and didn’t fy for the Olympic national team high note. Nick D’Innocenzo has want to shoot outside. Our posts ing the shot with a rebound.” portunity to win it all again. say much.” coming up later in the semester, already seen how he wants the don’t really look to score versus her. The Longhorns now have their “We’ve got really good leadership This calmness follows D’Innocenzo acknowledges that it ending to pan out. Now he’s ready It’s just an intimidation factor.” work cut out for them if they hope with Jackson [Wilcox] and Hayes D’Innocenzo away from the pool as would be a huge personal accom- to make it happen. Texas’ starting post combina- to make the “Big Dance.” Texas is tion of Anne Marie Hartung and going to have to win each of its last Ashley Gayle failed to record a three games against Oklahoma, point, missing all six of their field Missouri and Texas A&M, and Brackin said. “I’m really excited about it,” se- “They’re energetic about it and goals, and pulled down a measly have a couple bubble teams lose, “They’re just eager, they’re excit- nior swimmer Bispo said. “I think I think they feel united about this nine total rebounds. The other to have any chance at being in this RIVALRY ed and they’re wanting to get to this since it’s getting closer, it’s get- particular meet,” she said. “They two bigs for the Longhorns, Cok- year’s NCAA tournament field. continues from PAGE 8 meet and contribute. They are real- ting more real, and watching other have so much pride in the Uni- ie Reed and Nneka Enemkpali “We have to let this one go and ly excited about contributing for a conferences have their conference versity of Texas and what the his- combined to score just five points get ready for Oklahoma,” An- breaststroker Laura Sogar will face Texas win,” she said. meets is getting me more and more tory of the program is, and they off the bench. derson said. “There’s nothing one of the top breaststroke swim- Several members of the team excited to race and watch my team- want to continue a winning tra- With Griner causing so many we can change now. We can just mers in the country hailing from have already qualified for the up- mates race. This is what we prepare dition for Texas.” problems inside, Texas’ guards learn from the little things that we Texas A&M. coming NCAA Championships, for all year.” Preliminaries begin on Wednes- were forced to take a lot of out- haven’t been doing the whole sea- The freshmen competitors will while others hope to qualify with Brackin said the team as a whole day and run through Saturday with side shots and struggled to find son and commit to doing them be particularly exciting to watch, times earned at this meet. feels solid heading into this meet. finals set for Sunday. their stroke. against Oklahoma.”

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By Christian Corona free outs because they’ll capitalize, Daily Texan Staff especially teams like [UT-Arling- ton] that came out and hit the ball For the second consecutive game, really well.” uncharacteristic defensive miscues On Sunday, Texas suffered from kept Texas from winning. a string of defensive mishaps in The Longhorns committed er- its 5-3 loss to Duke. Pitcher Kirby rors in the third and fifth innings Bellow fielded a sacrifice bunt and that each led to multiple runs as fired it to third base despite the run- No. 12 Texas (2-2) lost to UT-Ar- ner arriving well before the throw. lington (3-1), 7-5, Tuesday night at Then, shortstop Christian Summers UFCU Disch-Falk Field. The defeat made a poor throw home and Lus- also marks the first time since 2008 son made a throwing error trying that the Longhorns have lost con- to gun a Blue Devils baserunner at secutive home games. third as Duke lengthened its lead to Sophomore third baseman Erich 5-2 an inning after Lusson hit a two- Weiss threw the ball past first base- run home run. man Kevin Lusson after fielding “I think we played much poor- a slow ground ball in the third in- er tonight than we did on Sunday,” ning, which was followed by a sac- Garrido said. “What is surprising rifice bunt. The next three Maver- to me is that we spent a lot of time icks batters pounded out extra-base knowing that there was a possibility hits, including a two-run home run of not being focused for this.” by right fielder Preston Beck, the Senior Austin Dicharry, who first hitter freshman pitcher Dil- made his first start of the season, lon Peters faced Tuesday. The blast and freshman Peters each gave up Zen Ren | Daily Texan Staff gave UTA a 5-3 lead that it would multiple unearned runs. Dicharry Texas sophomore Jacob Felts is tagged out at third in the ninth inning trying to advance from second base. This error took away a key out in not give up. struck out the side in the second the ninth inning and was one of many mental errors made by the Longhorns on Tuesday that contributed to the team’s loss. “It was a poor performance,” said inning while freshman John Cur- Texas head coach Augie Garrido. tiss repeated the feat in the sixth “We gave them lots of extra outs inning and Peters faced the min- within the framework of an inning. imum number of batters in the We gave them a lot of extra bases, fifth inning after inducing a dou- Texas falls short in 9th inning rally which leads to runs. And we didn’t ble play. But the innings in be- have any timely hitting at all.” tween those frames is what caused By Chris Hummer It started in the eighth when er, Preston Beck, made a laser of lefty. But the decision backfired, After a double steal by the Mav- the Longhorns to lose. Daily Texan Staff sophomore Mark Payton worked a throw to the third baseman and and the Mavericks brought in a ericks in the fifth inning, they ex- Texas also fell in its first week- a leadoff walk, and two batters lat- had Felts out by a mile, which is the righty to face Silver, who ended tended their advantage when an- day game last season, dropping a You know a team didn’t have a er, fellow second year Erich Weiss kind of error teams just can’t afford up striking out. other Weiss throw went off Lus- 8-7 decision to Texas A&M-Cor- good night when it loses to a school knocked him in on a triple down to have in key situations. “Silver has been one of best hit- son’s glove, allowing both base- pus Christi following its season- that is an offshoot of its main cam- the left field line to cut the defi- “You know how many times we ters in the batting practice environ- runners to score, giving UTA a opening series against Maryland pus, as Texas did in a 7-5 loss to cit to three. Closer Corey Kneb- practice running the bases? Every ment, so we do feel like he is a good commanding 7-3 lead. A furious but went on to triumph in the re- UT-Arlington on Tuesday evening. el came in to begin the ninth and single day,” Garrido said. “One of hitter,” Garrido said. “But there was ninth-inning rally cut that lead to mainder of their mid-week games. “Arlington played the better shut the Mavericks down to keep the rules is don’t make the first or a left-handed pitcher in when I put 7-5 but had the Longhorns played Now the Longhorns set their sights game,” said head coach Augie his team within striking distance. last out on the bases.” Silver in, then we didn’t really have better defense in the early stages of on a three-game series in Palo Alto, Garrido. “That’s one of the things That’s when things got interest- Still, the team rallied back from a left-handed hitter to put in when the contest, a comeback would not Calif. against No. 2 Stanford, who I really like about baseball is that ing for both UT schools. the blunder. Shortstop Christian they moved to the righty ... so we have been necessary. swept No. 17 Vanderbilt in its first it gives everybody an opportuni- Jacob Felts let off the final frame Summers got hit by a pitch and then got trapped there.” In two wins this season, Texas series of the year. ty. They played the game better and grounded the ball in the gap outfielder Tim Maitland walked to Weiss had an opportunity to be the hasn’t committed any errors, while Freshman outfielder Collin Shaw than we did tonight and they de- between the shortstop and the load the bases. At that point UTA hero in the next at bat, but it wasn’t to it has racked up four errors in its made a sensational leaping grab served to win.” third baseman to get the rally start- went to the pen — but to no avail be, as he grounded out to second to two losses, a pair for each defeat. during Sunday’s loss to Duke, which Texas’ loss wasn’t for a lack of ed. Freshman left-fielder Collin — as Mark Payton walked in the end the rally as well as the game. “You’re going to make errors ev- checked in at No. 8 in SportsCen- the dramatic, though. The Long- Shaw came up next and drove a ball next at bat, sending Shaw home. It wasn’t all about the ninth ery now and then, but you’ve got ter’s Top 10 plays of this past week- horns mounted a promising down the right field line, which un- It was at this point that Gar- though — numerous defensive to keep them to a minimum,” said end. But that catch was nowhere comeback starting in the eighth fortunately for Texas, dropped right rido pulled perhaps his hot- miscues1 and a combined six runs sophomore right fielder Mark Pay- near to representative of how the inning, and by the end of the in front of the right fielder. Felts at- test hitter, Brooks Marlow, in fa- scored by the Mavericks in the third ton, who went 2-for-2 and reached Longhorns have played defense in night had fans screaming “Texas! tempted to go from first to third vor of Alex Silver attempting to and fourth put Texas in a hole that base in all five of his plate appear- their last two games, particularly in Fight!” for the first time all game. on the play, but UTA’s right field- get a right-hander in to face the they just weren’t able to dig out of. ances. “We can’t give other teams Tuesday’s loss to UT-Arlington. day, month day, 2008 CLASSIFIEDS 3B

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ANTHROPOS continues from PAGE 14 UT Professor studies Skype therapy among elderly enjoy what they’re doing.” annual showcase at Stubb’s BBQ. By Clayton Wickham Pena said his lessons give stu- For each performance, students Daily Texan Staff dents the opportunity to chal- from middle and high schools are lenge themselves through music combined, and their mentors play Editor’s note: This is part of a when the classroom moves too alongside them. Additionally, bi-weekly series showcasing some slowly. After two to three months, Jones requires each student play of the many fascinating proj- he usually sees some amount of an improvisational solo. ects undertaken by UT faculty. improvement in his students. “The solos are like storytell- “My band teacher compliment- ing,” Montalvo said. “You get The story behind School of So- ed me the other day on my play- to be yourself in that minute. It cial Work professor Namkee Choi’s ing,” said Analissia Montalvo, gives you freedom.” passion for helping older adults is freshman at KIPP Austin Colle- The benefits for these students a common one among students of giate, alto saxophone player and have already reached beyond the gerontology, she says. Growing up participant in Anthropos Arts allotted practice time. Mentors in Korea, Choi had a wonderful re- for the last two years. “I play with have seen students increase their lationship with her grandparents, more confidence, my embouchure grades, decide to apply to college particularly her grandmother. is better and my parents think it’s and even say that their mentors “It’s a natural affinity,” Choi said. good for me.” provide stability in their lives. “I feel much more comfortable talk- In addition to these private les- “In all honesty, it feels like ing to older adults than young kids. sons, Anthropos Arts also holds they’re role models,” Montalvo So when I got into the School of So- school-based workshops in Aus- said. “I had Mr. Brad Houser as my cial Work, it just seemed so natural tin to bring each school closer to- mentor last year, but I still want to work with them.” gether. The workshops expose the to be like him when I grow up. When Choi began volunteering students to a wide variety of mu- He’s a great musician.” with Meals On Wheels in Buffalo, sic from jazz to rock, while also The mentors agree with Jones N.Y. in 1994, she saw that depres- providing the inspiration they that if they can reach just one sion was very common among the Maria Arréllaga | Daily Texan Staff need to stay in school and find a student, the program is worth- homebound elderly she met. Eigh- Graduate professor at the School of Social Work Namkee Choi is researching the treatment of depression connection to music, Jones said. while. All students need is the teen years later, she is researching in older homebound adults through internet therapy. The research consists of meeting with clients in “There’s fights, gangs and tru- opportunity to have the same the effectiveness of tele-PST, an In- short problem solving treatment (PST) sessions through Skype which has shown a positive response. ancy. And when we do these musical success that any school ternet therapy method that may workshops it’s such a ‘come to- in the country can provide. make it easier for depressed old- effective. Some critics told her old- positioned to seek it out, Choi said. president of client services at Meals gether’ moment,” Jones said. “It’s Jones reminds his mentors er adults who use services such as er adults would snub Skype thera- Depression is less prevalent among On Wheels and More. “For our like a campus-wide dance par- regularly that musical educa- Meals On Wheels to get treatment. py in favor of more traditional, in- older adults than among adults ages homebound clients, getting out of ty, and everyone is on the same tion isn’t a luxury — it should In late 2009, Choi began con- person sessions, she said. Howev- 18-60. Depression is high among the house is difficult. They lack the p a g e .” be provided for everyone. ducting a study on whether In- er, participants in the study took homebound older adults and nurs- financial resources, transportation This semester, the students will “It’s a place for people to be ternet therapy is a feasible treat- well to the medium. ing home residents who often feel and social support systems that are have the opportunity to perform themselves,” Montalvo said. ment option for depressed, older “I don’t think we had any- isolated and lose their sense of in- critical in enabling them to access in 10 gigs before May, including “It’s empowering.” adults. Choi worked with Meals On one who really disliked tele-PST,” dependence, including many of mental health treatment.” at South By Southwest and their Wheels and More in Austin to re- she said. the disabled or chronically ill older Choi’s study does not end un- cruit participants with moderate to Mary Lynn Marinucci, a project adults in Meals On Wheels. til May, but in the preliminary re- severe depression for the study. coordinator for the School of Social “It’s been really meaningful to im- sults, the positive impact of tele- Fifty-four participants received Work, was one of the therapists that pact the lives of people who other- PST therapy has been compara- Dell computers equipped with participated in Choi’s study. She said wise wouldn’t get treatment because ble to that of in-person therapy. Skype and used them to connect some participants, wary of Internet they’re homebound or in a low in- Choi says the number of partici- with therapists from the School of therapy at first, were pleasantly sur- come group,” Marinucci said. “To pants is too small to draw defini- Social Work for weekly, 30-minute prised by the face-to-face interac- watch them really engage with the tive conclusions about the benefits problem solving treatment (PST) tion that Skype allowed. treatment and benefit from it has of tele-PST, but the study shows the sessions. PST is a short-term thera- “They did surprisingly well,” been remarkable. It’s been humbling therapy has potential. py technique that focuses on equip- Marinucci said. “We had clients as well, seeing people rally their re- Already, some success stories ping clients with the problem-solv- who had never used a computer be- sources and use them to feel better.” have emerged. Choi said that, after ing techniques that empower them fore. None had ever used Skype.” Getting treatment to some old- therapy, two participants improved to overcome difficulties. Internet therapy is not a new er adults is a challenge because enough to go out and get part-time Choi divided the rest of the par- concept. The military has been us- they are not very mobile. In-home jobs. One man who received the ticipants in the study into two con- ing the Internet as a means for therapy is costly and can be ineffi- tele-PST now has a job driving a trol groups: one that received in- medical psychiatric treatment cient. Skype therapy has the poten- van and transports nursing home person PST therapy and anoth- for years. Using Skype therapy to tial to make therapy cheaper and residents back and forth from their Batli Joselevitz | Daily Texan Staff er that had weekly phone conver- treat depression in older adults is eliminate the travel time required daily activities. Founder and director of Anthropos Arts Dylan Jones conducts a group sations with social workers not something new, however. or in-home sessions. “From the study, [tele-PST] ap- of students at Sound Check Studios Monday evening. Anthropos Arts trained in PST. Tele-therapy is a good option for “Many services out in the com- pears to be successful,” Choi said. is a local nonprofit that provides music education to students from low Going into the study, Choi older adults because many of them munity require you to go get them,” “It’s feasible. Older adults are quite income schools. was unsure if tele-PST would be who need help the most are not well said Linda Perez, assistant vice receptive to this kind of therapy.”

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PHO RECIPE INGREDIENTS

For the broth: For the bowl: -2 onions, one halved and one sliced thin for the bowl -2 lbs rice -Nub of ginger, halved length- noodles (M) wise -1 lb of flank -4-5 good beef leg or knuckle bone (the more marrow the steak or better) eye round -1 lb of beef meat: chuck, bris- ket or rump cut into large slices -Limes for flavor (can be substituted with oxtail) -Handful of mint, -2 leg quarters (optional, you cilantro, basil can use more than one or none at all) -Bean Sprouts -water -Hoisin sauce -1 or 2 packages of pho spices -Sriracha hot sauce -Salt -Fish sauce -Yellow rock sugar or regular sugar

DIRECTIONS

Photo Illustration by Thomas Allison | Daily Texan Staff Step one: Rub olive oil on the Strain broth and return Pho Saigon is a popular destination for the traditional Vietnamese soup known as pho. In recent decades, the dish has become a staple of halved onion and ginger and it to the pot. If flavor is Vietnamese cuisine worldwide. put on a baking sheet. Turn lacking, add a few more broiler on and char ginger and pinches of salt and sugar onions for about 10 minutes, or and half a ladle more of WHAT: Elizabeth St. Cafe until they turn darker. fish sauce until WHAT: Pho Saigon WHAT: Pho Thaison it tastes right. WHERE: 10901 North Lamar #108 WHERE: 1501 South First Street WHERE: 1908 Guadalupe Street Step two: Fill a 12-quart HOURS: Monday - Sunday, HOURS: Monday - Sunday, HOURS: Monday- Sunday, capacity pot with water, boil Step four: Slice your 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 8 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. and add beef bones. Boil for eye round or flank steak. WEBSITE: phosaigonnoodlehouse.com WEBSITE: elizabethstreetcafe.com about 10 minutes and then Remember to put them in WEBSITE: phothaison.com drain and rinse the bones and the freezer a few minutes pot. Return the bones and a prior so it slices thinly. Follow full pot of water. Bring to a the directions on your pack- boil and remove any scum age of noodles; when they are that may rise to the top. done, put them in a strainer Step three: Add ginger, and run cold water to stop the onion, pho spice packet, cooking process. Vietnamese restaurants offer authentic treat beef/oxtail and/or chicken Step five: Bring the broth back (not the flank steak or eye up to a boil. Fill bowls with round), 1½ tablespoon of By Karin Samelson aration, and some restaurants in derfully mellow and naturally sweet sweet and hearty. noodles, the shredded meat of Daily Texan Staff salt, 1 oz of sugar, ¼ cup fish your choice and then broth. If Austin excel over others. flavor,” Jaden Hair, a profession- The bowl consists of crunchy veg- sauce and simmer uncov- you chose to have the eye round The first pho restaurant opened al recipe developer, explains on her etables on top of slices of flank steak, W hen it comes to comfort food, ered. Remove the chicken or flank steak, put it in the bowl up in Hanoi, Vietnam in the 1920s. blog Steamy Kitchen. brisket or whatever meat you desire pho has it down. The Vietnam- after 30 minutes and peel raw, as the broth will cook it after It is said that the soup was first in- Even though some of us are less on top of rice noodles all swimming the meat off the bone and you pour it on top. Then add a ese soup (pronounced “fuh”) is vented when cooks searched for inclined to pick up a pair of tongs in a pool of succulent broth. Just into pieces and set aside. handful of mind, cilantro, basil rich with flavor and will satisfy any ways to incorporate both Vietnam- and char onions over an open flame, talking about it doesn’t do it justice; After 1½ hours remove the and bean sprouts or whatever suits hunger pains with huge bowls that ese and French cuisine. A French which is only one small step in the it’s in your best interest to save pho beef meat (chuck, brisket you. Squeeze a wedge of lime on are overflowing with broth that or rump) and set aside. top and add a squirt of hoisin and aspect of the dish that is different cooking process, there are plen- for an empty stomach and a cold You will be eating the beef hot sauce to taste. Put the two can be flavored with beef, seafood, from other Vietnamese recipes is ty of restaurants around town that day to try it yourself. pork, vegetable or chicken, noo- later in the bowls. Continue sauces in a dish on the side to dip that the onions are charred for fla- boast authentic Vietnamese pho. Hands down, the best pho simmering the broth for your meat in if you wish. Freeze or dles and vegetables. The authen- vor. Vietnamese features of the dish The taste of a deep beef broth made in Austin is from Pho Saigon another 1½ hours. refrigerate leftovers. tic full-flavored soup is not a sim- include the type of meats and vari- from hours of simmering bones is Noodle House on North Lamar ple thing to achieve because of the ous garnishes that are used. something that can’t be substitut- Boulevard. The restaurant is part of approximately four hours it takes “Charring or roasting the on- ed when trying to find an excep- to allow for simmering and prep- ions and ginger gives you a won- tional bowl of soup: It tastes salty, PHO continues on PAGE 13 Trust, communication key in swing culture Group helps students gain music mentorships By Lindsey Cherner children from low-income fam- students must go through a qual- Daily Texan Staff ilies receive high quality music ification process to receive mu- education in Austin schools and sic lessons. Prospective students Dylan Jones considered himself play alongside local profession- must also come from an econom- HUMP DAY to be a standard, angsty teenager, al musicians that serve as men- ically disadvantaged family that By Elyana Barrera but after taking bass lessons in his tors. Currently, the program has could not otherwise afford private hometown of Dallas during high mentors with backgrounds in music lessons. Within the first few Editor’s note: Hump Day school, he believed he finally had most band instruments as well weeks of class each semester, band is The Daily Texan’s week- the tools to express himself. as a vocal program. directors at participating schools ly sex and sexuality column. His music teacher, he said, was “I don’t care about the lev- identify students who have a the first person to tell him he was el of talent; I care about the kid great deal of musical potential but A Craigslist search for “swing- great at something when he was that wants to take advantage of are struggling because of class- ers” in the Austin area yields still unsure of who he was. this opportunity,” Jones said. “I’m room lessons moving too slow- However, it wasn’t until he be- results that range from “soft more worried about [kids] show- ly for them or because they don’t gan playing small gigs in Austin swinging,” “house parties,” “first ing up than being talented.” have the resources to advance in the ’90s and volunteering his time swingers” and a varietyAleks told of me this was by Ely! A study conducted last June by their musical talents. time at Austin schools that he no- types of couples looking to have the American Psychological As- “Band directors [at most ticed the void in schools for ad- some fun. Some listings are sociation found that taking mu- schools] have to teach trumpet, vancing lower-income students more explicit than others, but sic lessons as a child is a signifi- clarinet and everything in be- interested in music. one thing is common in all of cant predictor of a higher IQ in tween all at once,” Jones said. “You “I was volunteering with kids them — the couples are all look- young adulthood. For children, wind up having to teach down. that didn’t have this same music ing to add other people to their the study found a positive associ- connection,” said Jones, the found- You only get [the students] for 40 sexual encounters. er and director of Anthropos Arts, ation between music lessons and minutes a couple of times a week, Not to be confused with a local nonprofit that provides un- higher school grades and higher but they are expected to play and polyamory, which is when a per- derprivileged children music edu- scores on achievement testing in march while they play.” son practices both sexual and mathematics, spelling and read- Anthropos Arts chooses ap- Illustration by Carlos Pagan cation. “Kids without money don’t emotional relationships with go to [the Austin City Limits Fes- ing. In a district with a graduation proximately 10 students at each multiple people, swingers are ning as they advertised. A more tival]. There was this 16-year-old rate of 60 percent, students in the campus after an interview process, usually couples looking to have personal and natural way of ex- kid that said, ‘What’s that thing?’ Anthropos program have main- and each student receives as many sexual relations with other cou- ploring swinging choices is to Swing etiquette is It was a bass. That’s when I knew tained near 100 percent gradua- as 12 private lessons from a pro- ples or with other single parties. go to either a swingers club or almost identical there was a need.” tion rates with approximately 80 fessional mentor over the course Some couples will keep swing- a house party. Anthropos Arts has, for the percent of those students continu- of the semester during their regu- ing with their same partners Clubs tend to be more open to regular sexual last decade, been providing ing on to college, most on full or lar band class period. multiple times, while other cou- to new members, but house low-income middle- and high- partial scholarships, according to “I try to instill confidence. I try ples will choose different part- parties require an invitation. etiquette in that schoolers at Title One schools — the organization’s website. to be patient. I try to get them to ners each time they swing for There are also membership fees schools consistently identified as “The arts are often a huge cut, achieve more,” said Isaac Pena, different experiences. for clubs and the atmosphere partners value low achieving by federal regula- despite being such a great release a trumpet mentor with Anthro- The methods that couples use in clubs and house parties tions — in the East Austin com- of expression,” Jones said. “The pos for the last five years. “A lot of to find their other partners dif- tend to differ. good hygiene, munity, the opportunity to take focus is normally on test scores, times it’s to get them to focus on fers within swinging culture. “House parties [and clubs] free music lessons, workshops but we live in one of the most their energy. Often they don’t re- Craigslist, although very direct, are two different things alto- respect and the use and master classes. unique, talented cities with musi- alize the power in the their lungs. can be fruitless when people re- gether,” said Mark, manager of of protection. Anthropos Arts, a name de- cians willing to give back.” I try to find ways to get them to plying to listings may not may rived from the root “anthro,” In the nine East Austin campus- not be as be physically stun- SWINGERS continues on PAGE 13 meaning humanity, ensures that es Anthropos is serving this year, ANTHROPOS continues on PAGE 12