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>> Breaking news, blogs and more: www.dailytexanonline.com @thedailytexan facebook.com/dailytexan Friday, March 9, 2012 Texas Exes’ restructuring results in loss of jobs TODAY By Jody Serrano cy, student development, alumni said the group has since evaluat- five roles within the organization hart said she heard about Ni- Daily Texan Staff relations and strategic partnering ed its core purpose and decided have been eliminated. Texas Exes car’s firing via email from a stu- with UT. Leslie Cedar, Texas Exes Texas Exes will lead the charge to now has a total of 49 employees. dent who is a member of a club Ni- Calendar Jim Nicar, former Texas Exes executive director, said Nicar was help UT be a first class, leading In addition to serving as direc- car mentored. Lockhart said Ni- director of history and traditions, involuntarily terminated because research and teaching public uni- tor of history and traditions, Ni- car has spent several decades serv- was fired Monday after 20 years the organization is repurposing versity in the country. car also served as the Texas Exes ing UT working, researching, writ- 3: MFA Dance of service as a part of a strategic some staff positions to better de- “The new strategy is more updat- liaison and advisor to the Spirit ing articles and giving presenta- planning process the organization liver Texas Exes’ priorities in new ed and focuses on making alumni and Traditions Council, an um- tions on UT history and traditions. Concert is undertaking. and innovative ways. very active in becoming a formida- brella group for many differ- She said students who worked for Master of Fine Arts candidates The Texas Exes dismissed Ni- Cedar said the organization ble force [at UT],” Cedar said. ent spirit groups on campus. She her were always thrilled when Ni- Ellen Bartel, Chell Parkins and car and two other employees began its reorganizing efforts af- Cedar said since July 2011, said the organization wishes Ni- car taught them something new Alvin Rangel take the stage in Monday as part of the organiza- ter she joined the Texas Exes as four people including Nicar have car the best. the Department of Theatre and tion’s efforts to increase advoca- executive director in 2011. She been involuntarily dismissed and Admissions counselor Lisa Lock- continues on PAGE 2 Dance’s inaugural M.F.A. dance EXES concert. The show is from 8-10 p.m. and free and open to the public in the B. Iden Payne Theatre in the Winship building. Stress in early Austin off ers more than just SXSW marriage Graduate student April Buck presents a talk titled “Stress Spillover and Stress Crossover in Early Marriage: The Role of Self- Regulatory Depletion” as part of the ongoing Department of Human Development and Family Sciences colloquia. The talk will be held from 1-2 p.m. in the Seay Building Hakes Library. “Everyone Is Gay” founders speak Attend a presentation from the founders of EveryoneIsGay. com, Kristin Russo and Dannielle Owens-Reid, as they make their first visit to campus on their nationwide tour. Everyone Is Gay is an advice website for all LGBTQ youth. The talk will be held in 2.124 from 7-10 p.m.

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Marisa Vasquez | Daily Texan Staff From left to right, Miss Rodeo Austin Style Show contestants Shanel Waggoner, Ashley Bergfield and Madison Ward walk up the stairs to pose for a photo at the Driskill Hotel Thursday night. The Austin Rodeo will run from March 9 through March 24 and can be an alternative event to South By Southwest. bit.ly/dt_rodeo_pageant Senior Nick Au demon- Editors Note: The following is a col- Austin’s weirdness. International Speedway and Bul- as Fair and Rodeo website, the Enchanted Rock lection of spring break activities for Along with featuring tradi- let Proof, a two-day event filled organization provides scholar- strates modern Wushu, a Visitors disenchanted with students who will be in Austin and tional rodeo events and exhib- with “beverages, bands, BBQ and ships to Texas youth annually, SXSW festivities may want to form of martial arts, and ex- don’t have SXSW plans. its such as cowboy music and boot stompin”. whose fund has grown consid- fall under the spell of Enchant- plains why he does it. horse riding, Rodeo Austin gives Many events are included with erably over the years. Today Ro- ed Rock state park in the neigh- Rodeo Austin patrons the chance to partici- the admission fee and there are deo Austin boasts an economic bit.ly/dt_wushu boring town of Fredericksburg, Since 1938, the Star of Texas pate in and witness unique ro- opportunities for people of all impact of $68 million annually which is approximately an hour Fair and Rodeo, known as Rodeo deo-themed events. These in- ages to participate. One unique and is proud to host the world’s and a half drive from Austin. Austin, has brought the tradition- clude Swifty Swine Pig Rac- aspect of the program is its sta- fifth largest indoor regular sea- al rodeo experience to town with es where guests watch pigs race tus as a non-profit organization. son ProRodeo. some unique twists in the spirit of around the “Pork Chops Down” According to the Star of Tex- —David Maly BREAK continues on PAGE 2 Army under secretary visits Local homeless celebrity dead at 60 Quote to note By Alexa Ura “Part of the reason UT, tours research facilities Daily Texan Staff

changing your Fa- By Liz Farmer ty research initiatives and may ex- Austin has lost a public fig- ‘ Daily Texan Staff pand funding to some projects re- ure and homeless hero who cebook ‘status can garding these issues. provided the city some of be a big deal for a The second highest serving U.S. Westphal said University re- its weirdness. couple is that if you Army adviser visited the Universi- searchers play an important role Local icon Leslie Cochran ty to speak with faculty Thursday in teaching and said a University died around 1 a.m. Thurs- two breakup, every- about brain and energy research researcher should “be a teacher of day at Christopher House, an one on Facebook that could help the Army. teachers” by training students in inpatient hospice, said close U.S. Army Under Secretary Jo- their field to teach. Westphal said friend Debbie Russell. He was will know. That little seph Westphal’s conversations with he was struck by the University’s 60 years old. faculty hit on timely issues in state interdisciplinary research, such “He was very much at peace pink broken heart higher education, from the push as the projects fusing psychology, before he died,” Russell said. can make a breakup for a UT Austin medical school to neuroscience and chemistry. “We told him about how the a bigger deal than it funding constraints and faculty’s “It’s the study of all the im- whole city was supporting him Rebeca Rodriguez | Daily Texan Staff role in teaching versus doing re- pacts of combat,” Westphal said. and he gave us a thumbs up.” Leslie’s sister Alice Masterson holds hands with her daughter (right) and really is.” search. Westphal toured several re- “It’s what we’re looking for — that Many think the homeless friend Valerie Romness (left) during the local icon’s memorial parade. search labs on campus that could type of synergy between disci- hero was the embodiment of — Olivia Watson help with post-traumatic stress dis- plines. I think you’ve been able to the “Keep Austin Weird” slo- thong as he walked down Con- tin in 1996 and quickly be- Journalism senior order and energy issues on Army do things here that I haven’t seen gan. Leslie was best known for gress Street or visited friends at came a popular figure. Tourists bases. The Army currently pro- his eccentric cross-dressing and local stores in South Austin. LIFE&ARTS PAGE 11 vides funding for some Universi- ARMY continues on PAGE 2 often wore heels and a leopard Leslie first moved to Aus- LESLIE continues on PAGE 2 2

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Under Secretary of the The Daily Texan continues from PAGE 1 Army Joseph ARMY Volume 112, number 134 Westphal, at other universities.” medical schools are important second from Westphal said many soldiers but expensive endeavors. right, visited who are exposed to potential Engineering faculty presented UT Thursday CONTACT US brain injury appear fine, but may current projects about energy se- to learn about research on Main Telephone: have underlying problems. Jeffrey curity, energy independence and campus. Luci, neurobiology research assis- alternative fuel sources. Associ- (512) 471-4591 tant professor, said the Universi- ate Dean for Research John Ek- Editor: ty’s new MRI equipment made erdt said the University’s ener- Viviana Aldous by Siemens offers techniques that gy research has potential to help (512) 232-2212 were unimaginable two years ago, the Army and to help the coun- [email protected] including images that reveal de- try’s general commercial needs. generating areas of the brain af- “We serve as this advancing Managing Editor: fected by traumatic brain injury. force,” Ekerdt said. “We don’t have Audrey White “We find new ways to use the an agenda because we can’t sell (512) 232-2217 scanner that Siemens hasn’t ever you anything except our ideas.” managingeditor@ thought of,” Luci said. Westphal said the tour gives Fanny Trang dailytexanonline.com When Westphal asked about him a “flavor” of University re- Daily Texan staff the technology’s use in a medical sources that would benefit the News Office: school, faculty quickly explained Army. However, he said budget more to fund everything,” Westphal ments it could make to energy in- do we protect resources, how (512) 232-2207 state senator Kirk Watson’s plan cuts affect how the Army funds said. “We have to set priorities.” frastructure on Army bases. do we live among communi- [email protected] to establish a medical school at research at institutions like UT. Westphal said he is interested “It’s not just about ‘how do we ties and respect them as well?’” Retail Advertising: the University. Westphal said “We don’t have the luxury any- in energy research for improve- fight the next battle,’ it’s ‘how Westphal said. (512) 471-1865 [email protected]

Classified Advertising: (512) 471-5244 LESLIE continues from PAGE 1 BREAK continues from PAGE 1 [email protected] constantly asked to take pictures People have been traveling ing to be concerts,” Truett said. its. Last month the zoo had a ded- with him, and he would happi- to the area, one of the largest “This is a high-quality Broadway ication for its brand-new, climate- FOR THE RECORD ly oblige. He brought attention underground rock formations show that is available if concerts controlled Primate Palace, which Correction: Because of an to police treatment of homeless in the United States, for more are not your thing.” houses twelve capuchin monkeys editing error, a March 7 news through his outspoken criticism Leslie defied our than ten thousand years. —Paxton Thomes and one spider monkey, said exec- which he used as a qualification story about Leslie Cochran should According to the Texas Parks utive director Patti Clark. have identified Debbie Russell as during his three stints running perspective on the Free Beer Tuesdays & Wildlife website, the park got Every Tuesday, movie rent- “They are really cool because a volunteer for the American Civil for mayor. He appeared in a Su- homeless in a different its name from a tale involving a there are so many neat things, like Liberties Union of Texas. per Bowl halftime commercial al business I Luv Video provides Spanish conquistador and the lo- film fanatics and beer drinkers rope ladders and suspended plat- and had his own line of refriger- level with his good cal Tonkawa tribe. In the tale, the forms,” Clark said. “It looks like a ator magnets. with the opportunity to combine The Texan strives to present all information Native Americans believed the these two activities into one mov- lot of fun. I’ve been resisting the fairly, accurately and completely. If He is survived by two sisters, a nature. He was far more rock swallowed the conquistador urge to play on them myself.” we have made an error, let us know brother and nieces and nephews. ie-browsing experience. about it. Call (512) 232-2217 or e-mail and believed that he was magical. Additional renovations in- [email protected]. Austinites are invited to a courageous than the rest Every customer who is at least He denied their claims and said it 21 years old is encouraged to en- clude a new enclosure for the public memorial service Sunday of us and did very human was not him that was magical, but zoo’s two Russian red foxes at 2 p.m. at Auditorium Shores. joy Lone Star beer fresh from the rock. a keg. There are two I Luv Vid- Mikhail and Nikolai, as well as COPYRIGHT Leslie’s family will have a private work everyday. Visitors to the park can en- a new habitat for cougars Sierra ceremony and burial. eo locations located near cam- joy many activities like backpack- pus. One is located on Guadalupe and Aurora, Clark said. Copyright 2012 Texas student “Leslie was an unofficial am- — Oliver Steck, friend of Leslie Media. All articles, photographs ing, hiking, rock climbing, bird Street near 29th St., and the other Parking is free and a discount bassador for Austin’s weirdness,” watching and star gazing. Facili- on admission is offered to both and graphics, both in the print and Russell said. “Today, Austin is a is at Airport Blvd. and 49th St. online editions, are the property of ties at the park include picnic ta- I Luv Video employee Andy college and high school stu- lot less weird.” bles, grills, tent pads, showers and dents. Outside food and bever- Texas student Media and may not be Gately said Free Beer Tuesdays reproduced or republished in part or Despite the unexpected rain restrooms. The park is open seven ages are allowed inside the zoo, creates a fun social experience for in whole without written permission. and cold, a few dozen friends and Oliver Steck, a friend of Les- days a week, although parking is Clark said. strangers gathered at City Hall lie, wore a dress in honor of him everyone and is a great way for limited based on the time of day. any movie lover to feel at home. —Hannah Jane DeCiutiis Thursday night for a memorial pa- during the memorial parade. —Jody Serrano rade in honor of Leslie. They wore Initially at a loss for words to “You don’t even have to rent Krause Springs some of Leslie’s signature acces- describe him, Steck said Leslie “Young Frankenstein” anything,” Gately said. “Everyone’s Anyone looking to get away TOMORROW’S WEATHER sories, including boas and color- was the epitome of the idea that welcome to come hang out and from the city and spend some The Long Center for the Per- check the store out.” ful hats. Some even cross-dressed appearance is not everything. forming Arts is hosting the Tony- time relaxing in the natural envi- High Low as they walked toward one of Les- “Leslie defied our perspective I Luv Video also provides cus- ronment camping, hiking, swim- nominated show “The New Mel tomers with the opportunity lie’s famous spots on the corner of on the homeless in a different Brooks Musical Young Franken- ming, or picnicking might consid- 50 47 Congress and Sixth Street. level with his good nature,” Steck to partake in CINESUNDAYS, er a day trip to Krause Springs or stein,” based on the 1974 film of which feature showings of mov- Blythe Plunkett of Mobile said. “He was far more coura- the same name. Hamilton Pool Nature Preserve. I think I’m done for the night. Loaves and Fishes, an outreach geous than the rest of us and did ies selected by staff members. Krause Springs is a privately- The show will take place Sat- The showings take place every ministry for the homeless, said very human work everyday.” urday, March 10 at 8 p.m. and owned, well-known property that Leslie was a catalyst for her In the last few years, Leslie Sunday at the 29th Street Ball- houses a swimming hole fed by Sunday, March 11 at 2 p.m. and room, located inside the Spider NEWS BRIEFLY work with the homeless. garnered so much fame that he 7 p.m. “Young Frankenstein” is 32 natural springs, located thirty Plunkett and Leslie met 12 years even had his own smart phone House Cafe. Gately said this gives miles from Austin in Spicewood. adapted from Mary Shelley’s nov- movie fanatics another chance to Student Government seeks to ago when he spent his days on application. Users can hear Les- el and follows the story of Fred- “We’re a nice place to get out of Braker Lane. Plunkett said Leslie’s lie on their phone through “iLes- socialize and enjoy themselves. the city, and just relax and chill,” ban triclosan from campus erick Frankenstein, grandson of —David Leffler demeanor in spite of his situation lie” that includes various record- the late Dr. Victor von Franken- said Krause Springs employee While anti-bacterial soap can opened up her eyes to what the real ings of some of Leslie’s phrases. stein, and his journey to Transyl- Austin Zoo Terry Bruchard, be hygienic, Student Government world is like for the homeless. “They don’t know what they’re vania. The show includes music Exciting renovations at the Aus- Bruchard said Krause Springs members want the campus to ban “He was a very kind person missing,” Leslie says in one of from award-winning compos- tin Zoo & Animal Sanctuary can has plenty of room for primitive the soap because it contains a who used to accompany two the sound-bites. er Mel Brooks, who is known for provide students with a full after- camping with a limited number chemical possibly harmful to stu- girls on the bus to keep them For many, it is strange to imag- shows such as “The Producers.” noon of cheap fun and relaxation. of spaces for recreational vehi- dents’ health. safe,” she said. “I’ll always re- ine Austin without Leslie, while Ticket prices range from $29- The zoo is a non-profit organi- cles. There are small grills avail- A possible ban on antibacterial member him setting up his liv- others will never even know an $79, depending on seating level. zation that seeks to help rehabili- able for picnicking. soap containing triclosan, a chemi- ing room on Sixth Street and Austin with Leslie, but as the lo- Mark Truett, spokesman for tate rescued animals, according to “We do frown upon under- cal that can lower immune function, showing the world to be true cal icon said himself, they will the Long Center, said people the Austin Zoo & Animal Sanctu- age drinking and raucous wild is being pushed by Student Govern- to themselves.” never know what they missed. will enjoy the show if they are ary website. The zoo features near- parties, but other than that, it’s ment after they passed a resolu- fans of Mel Brooks or Broadway ly 350 animals located on about a great place to come and have tion Tuesday night. In addition to This newspaper was printed with pride 15 acres of land, and recent con- fun,” Bruchard said. weakening the immune system, the HE AILY EXAN by The Daily Texan and Texas in general. T D T Student Media. “Most shows next week are go- struction has upgraded the exhib- —Megan Strickland chemical triclosan can potentially Permanent Staff Editor ...... Viviana Aldous harm aquatic life. The Environmen- Associate Editors ...... Matthew Daley, Samantha Katsounas, Shabab Siddiqui, Susannah Jacob Managing Editor ...... Audrey White tal Protection Agency is current- Associate Managing Editor ...... Aleksander Chan ly considering banning the chem- News Editor ...... Jillian Bliss what he would do next. present. Portillo said he was Associate News Editors ...... Victoria Pagan, Colton Pence, Nick Hadjigeorge ical. The University stopped using Senior Reporters ...... Kayla Jonsson, Sarah White, Liz Farmer, Jody Serrano “We spoke of his future plans,” told the council could not meet Enterprise Team ...... Matt Stottlemyre, Huma Munir, Megan Strickland until after they met with Tex- the antibacterial soap containing Copy Desk Chief ...... Elyana Barrera EXES she said. “[Whether] to return Associate Copy Desk Chiefs ...... Alexandra Feuerman, Arleen Lopez, Klarissa Fitzpatrick the chemical triclosan in restrooms Wire Editor ...... Austin Myers to school or finish working on a as Exes leadership in a meeting Design Editor ...... Chris Benavides continues from PAGE 1 after spring break due to legal on campus four years ago. However, Senior Designers ...... Nicole Collins, Bobby Blanchard, Betsy Cooper, Natasha Smith book about UT’s history and tra- Special Projects Designer ...... Simonetta Nieto and liability considerations. soap containing the chemical is still Multimedia Editor ...... Ryan Edwards about UT’s history. Lockhart said ditions. I do not know what rea- Multimedia Associate Editors ...... Jackie Kuenstler, Lawrence Peart, Fanny Trang Portillo said he thinks the used in other places on campus. Stu- Senior Photographers ...... Thomas Allison, Elizabeth Dillon, Shannon Kintner, discharging an individual with son was given to him but he did ...... Rebeca Rodriguez, Zachary Strain Texas Exes’ restructuring and dent government representative and Senior Videographers...... Demi Adejuyigbe, David Castaneda, Jorge Corona Nicar’s longevity, knowledge and mention poor morale and high ...... Ashley Dillard, Andrea Macias-Jimenez Nicar’s firing is due to a budget integrity is outrageous and dam- turnover at Texas Exes.” public affairs graduate student Rob- Life&Arts Editor ...... Katie Stroh shortfall within the organiza- Associate Life&Arts Editor ...... Christopher Nguyen aging. She said she spoke to Ni- With regard to rumors of can- ert Love said the soap is still used by Senior Life&Arts Writers ...... Jessica Lee, Anjli Mehta, Eli Watson, Alex Williams tion. He said the council may be Sports Editor ...... Sameer Bhuchar celing and disbanding Texas the Division of Housing and Food Associate Sports Editor ...... Christian Corona car after he had been fired about rolled into the Texas Exes Stu- Senior Sports Writers ...... Nick Cremona, Austin Laymance, Lauren Giudice, Chris Hummer Exes programs, Lockhart said to Service, University Health Services Comics Editor ...... Ao Meng dent Chapter organization. Por- Associate Editor ...... Victoria Grace Elliot follow the money. and the School of Nursing. Web Editor ...... Ryan Sanchez tillo said the council is open to Senior Web Staff ...... William Snyder, Stefanie Schultz “Are new, middle manage- “What we’re saying is we need an Associate Web Editor ...... Hayley Fick Texas Student Media change, but he is concerned that Editorial Adviser ...... Doug Warren outright ban on campus, and we need ment positions being created?” Texas Exes has not involved the Issue Staff Executive Committee she said. “Did these jobs exist to kind of make a bold statement,” Reporters ...... Sylvia Butanda, Alexa Ura, David Maly group in any discussions about said urban studies senior and SG rep- ...... Paxton Thomes, Bobby Blanchard before? Are programs being sac- the proposed changes. Multimedia ...... Rebecca Howeth, Andreina Velazquez Meeting resentative John Lawler, who helped Sports Writers ...... Kristin Otto, Lexy Gonzalez rificed to provide salaries?” “There’s been some miscom- Life&Arts Writers ...... Elizabeth Hinojos author the bill. “In a lot of places it’s Columnists ...... Rui Shi, Larisa Manescu Friday, January 28, 2011 Cedar said 11 new positions munication and I think every- Page Designers ...... Edna Alaniz, Dennis Haynes not being banned; it’s not being con- Copy Editors ...... Jane Hervey, Holly Wu have been added and eight peo- body is in a somewhat turbu- Comics Artists ...... Nick Gregg, Allie Eissler, Andrew Craft 1 p.m. sidered a harmful chemical.” ...... Betsy Cooper, Josie Pham, Colin Mullin ple have been promoted since lent state,” Portillo said. “But ...... Danielle Thomas, Anna Grainer, Raquel Berternitz Love said University officials are Web Staff ...... Sharla Biefeld, Paxton Thomes, Kayla Moses, Michaela Huff William Randolph Hearst Bldg. July 2011 in efforts to align re- what’s important right now is Advertising for students and the Texas Exes receptive to the potential ban. (512) 471-1865 (HSM), sources and talents and deliver [email protected] on strategic priorities. leadership to come together “UT is a very progressive campus Director of Advertising & Business ...... Jalah Goette 2500 Whitis Avenue, Business Manager ...... Lori Hamilton and work towards solutions and everyone I have spoken to has Business Assistant ...... Amy Ramirez Matt Portillo, Spirit and Tra- Advertising Adviser ...... CJ Salgado Room #3.302 that will benefit everyone.” been willing to look at the science Broadcast & Events Manager ...... Carter Goss ditions Council co-chair, said his Campus & National Sales Associate ...... Joan Bowerman organization was shocked when Although the Spirit and Tra- and then make a decision based Student Advertising Manager ...... Ryan Ford Visitors Welcome Student Assistant Manager ...... Veronica Serrato they learned of Nicar’s termina- ditions Council receives approx- upon that science,” Love said. Student Acct. Execs ...... Ted Sniderman, Adrian Lloyd, Morgan Haenchen, Ted Moreland ...... Paola Reyes, Fredis Benitez, Tyrell Elegonye, Zach Congdon We encourage any community member tion. Portillo said he found out imately $6,000 in funding from Love said after he asked the Divi- Student Office Assistant/Classifieds ...... Rene Gonzalez who has any kind of temporary or Student Marketing Assistant ...... Allison McMordie from Nicar himself and con- the Texas Exes, Portillo said it is sion of Housing and Food Service to Student Buys of Texas Manager ...... Lindsey Hollingsworth permanent disability to contact Texas look into the chemical’s harmful ef- Student Buys of Texas Assistants ...... Suzi Zhaw, Esteban Rivera firmed the news with an email a registered student organization Senior Graphic Design ...... Felimon Hernandez Student Media beforehand so that fects, they stopped buying it. Junior Designer ...... Aaron Rodriguez appropriate accommodations can be from Tim Taliaferro, Texas Exes and he believes it is free to act Special Editions Adviser & Production ...... Adrienne Lee “Just a little bit of information Student Special Editions Editor ...... Christine Imperatore made. Anyone is welcome to attend. vice president of communica- according to the will of its stu- The Daily Texan (USPS 146-440), a student newspaper at The University of Texas at Austin, is published by Texas Student Porti- dent membership. went a long way in persuading the Media, 2500 Whitis Ave., Austin, TX 78705. The Daily Texan is published daily, Monday through Friday, during the regular tions and digital strategy. academic year and is published twice weekly during the summer semester. The Daily Texan does not publish during aca- llo said Taliaferro told him to Cedar said despite rumors University about the dangers of tri- demic breaks and most Federal Holidays. and exam periods. Periodical Postage Paid at Austin, TX 78710. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Daily Texan, P.O. Box D, Austin, TX 78713. News contributions will be accepted by tele- direct any questions and con- Texas Exes was cutting programs closan,” Love said. phone (471-4591), or at the editorial office (Texas Student Media Building 2.122). For local and national display advertising, call 471-1865. classified display advertising, call 471-1865. For classified word advertising, call 471-5244. cerns about the Spirit and Tra- Love said the next step for the Entire contents copyright 2012 Texas Student Media. and clubs, no such entities have The Daily Texan Mail Subscription Rates ditions Council to him from ban would be for SG President Nat- One Semester (Fall or Spring) $60.00 been eliminated. Two Semesters (Fall and Spring) 120.00 now on. He said Taliaferro also alie Butler and others on the exec- Summer Session 40.00 “We will continue on with all of One Year (Fall, Spring and Summer) 150.00 told him Texas Exes is current- utive board to advocate the bill. To charge by VISA or MasterCard, call 471-5083. Send orders and address changes to Texas Student our traditions,” Cedar said. “We Media', P.O. Box D, Austin, TX 78713-8904, or to TSM Building C3.200, or call 471-5083. ly assessing the council’s fu- have the opportunity to build on Love said UT would be the first POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Daily Texan, P.O. Box D, Austin, TX 78713. ture within the organization x/xx/xx top of these. How do we contin- university in the nation to take an Monday ...... Wednesday, 12 p.m. Thursday...... Monday, 12 p.m. and the council should hold ue on? That’s the task we were official stance against triclosan in Texan Ad Tuesday...... Thursday, 12 p.m. Friday...... Tuesday, 12 p.m. no meetings or activities with- Classified Word Ads 11 a.m. charged with when I came in.” anti-bacterial soap. Wednesday...... Friday, 12 p.m. (Last Business Day Prior to Publication) Deadlines out a Texas Exes staff member Additional reporting by Nick Hadjigeorge. — Bobby Blanchard 3 W/N orld atioN 3 W Friday, March& 9, 2012 | N The Daily Texan | Austin Myers, Wire Editor | dailytexanonline.com

NEWS BRIEFLY Syria’s oil minister resigns, calls World powers stress diplomacy in Iran standoff Assad regime a “sinking ship” By George Jahn BEIRUT — Syria’s deputy oil min- The Associated Press ister appeared tense as he looked at the camera and announced in VIENNA — Three days of pro- a video that he has defected from tracted negotiations held under the President Bashar Assad’s regime, specter of war highlighted the dip- acknowledging he expects govern- lomatic difficulties ahead for na- ment forces to “burn my home” and tions intent on ensuring that Iran is “persecute my family.” not developing nuclear weapons. Abdo Husameddine, a 58-year- In a statement Thursday that was old father of four, on Thursday be- less than dramatic, six world pow- came the highest-ranking civilian ers avoided any bitter criticism of official to join the opposition, and Iran and said diplomacy — not war he urged his countrymen to “aban- — is the best way forward. don this sinking ship” as the nation The cautious wording that spirals toward civil war. emerged from a weeklong meeting “You have inflicted on those of the U.N. nuclear agency reflected you claim are your people a full more than a decision to tamp down year of sorrow and sadness, de- the rhetoric after a steady drum- nied them their basic rights to beat of warnings from Israel that life and humanity and pushed the the time was approaching for pos- country to the edge of the abyss,” sible attacks on Iran to disrupt its Husameddine said. nuclear program. Indeed, the language was sub- Obama’s transgender nanny stantially milder than the tough ap- finds support after struggles proach sought by Washington and allies Britain, France and Germany JAKARTA, Indonesia — Ba- at the International Atomic Energy rack Obama’s former nanny, Evie, Agency’s 35-nation board meeting. is overwhelmed by her jolt from Agreement came only after tough transgender slum-dweller to lo- negotiations with Russia and China. cal celebrity. TV crews troop in That could spell trouble on any and out of her tiny concrete hov- diplomatic path ahead. el. Estranged relatives finally want Russia, China and the four West- Photo Courtesy of The Associated Press and the Office of the Supreme Leader to meet. She even has a promising ern nations have agreed to meet with Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, left, delivers a speech during his meeting with members of Experts Assembly in Tehran on job offer. Iran in another effort to seek a nego- Thursday. He welcomed President Barack Obama’s comments advocating diplomacy and not war as a solution to Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. Evie, who was born male but tiated solution. But with East-West considers herself a woman, decid- disagreements within the group of a nation that regards Washing- all state matters in Iran, told a group pushed by the U.S. and other na- the IAEA suspects was used for se- ed after enduring years of abuse greater than ever, it could be difficult ton as its bitter foe. of clerics: “This expression is a good tions as a way to get Iran to alter its cret atomic weapons work. Ali As- and ridicule she’d be better off try- for the six to act in coordination. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei praised word. This is a wise remark indicat- nuclear program would “lead their ghar Soltanieh, the Iranian chief ing to just fit in. She stopped cross- In Tehran, Iran’s top leader wel- Obama’s statement this week that ing taking distance from illusion.” calculations to failure.” delegate to the IAEA, described dressing and has since eked out a comed comments by Obama advo- he saw a “window of opportunity” But Khamenei had criticism for In a possible concession Tuesday, earlier diplomats’ reports of a test living hand-washing clothes. cating diplomacy as a solution in a to resolve the nuclear dispute. Obama as well. The Iranian lead- Tehran said agency experts could version of a neutron trigger as “a ri- But since being the subject of a rare positive signal from the head Khamenei, who has final say on er said the economic sanctions visit Parchin, a military facility that diculous and childish story.” recent article by The Associated Press about the struggles of trans- gender people in this predomi- nantly Muslim nation, the 66-year- Solar flare has disruptive effect on Earth’s electronics old has been showered with at- Senate rejects GOP bill tention. It’s mostly because of her long-ago connection to the now- U.S. president — though she hopes to revamp Keystone XL it might generate more openness on gender issues. “After living without hope for By Joan Lowy against the Keystone provision The Associated Press so long, like I was locked in a dark came “a week after the president room, I now feel like the door is signaled to me and to Sen. Mc- open,” said Evie, who like many In- WASHINGTON — The Sen- Connell that he might be willing donesians goes by one name. “It’s ate killed Republican-backed at- to work with us on some biparti- like the winds of heaven are blow- tempts to overturn several of san steps forward on energy leg- ing hope for me.” President Barack Obama’s envi- islation that the American peo- Though many newcomers to In- ronmental and energy policies ple support,” House Speaker John donesia are surprised by the qua- Thursday as lawmakers worked Boehner, R-Ohio, told report- si-acceptance and pervasiveness of against a March 31 deadline to ers. “If we’re going to have bipar- transgenders — seen on TV, work- keep aid flowing to more than tisan action on energy, the Key- ing in salons — they are usually the 100,000 transportation construc- stone pipeline is an obvious place object of scorn. tion projects around the country. t o s t ar t .” “I realize this won’t last long,” she The two-year, $109 billion White House spokesman Jay said. “But I think my story might transportation bill before the Carney said Obama felt it was help open people’s eyes so they will Senate has wide, bipartisan sup- “wrong to play politics” with respect us more.” port, but has become a magnet the pipeline, especially since the for lawmakers’ favorite causes company behind the project has The sun is setting on Britain and partisan gamesmanship. said it still was working on a final Among the amendments batted route that might satisfy environ- as lawmakers lose global pull aside were GOP proposals to by- mental concerns. He also said it LONDON — Britain can no lon- pass Obama’s concerns about the was “false advertising” to suggest ger ignore that its influence on the Keystone XL oil pipeline, to delay the amendment would have any world is shrinking amid the rise of tougher air pollution standards impact on gasoline prices. developing nations, a panel of se- for industrial boilers and to ex- Also defeated was an amend- nior lawmakers said Thursday in a pand offshore oil drilling. ment by Sen. Susan Collins, R- sharply critical report. Action on those and oth- Maine, which would have forced The group also said Britain er amendments came under an the Environmental Protection should prepare for looser ties with agreement between Senate Ma- Agency to rewrite a rule re- the United States as the U.S. shifts jority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., quiring boiler operators to in- its focus from western Europe. and Minority Leader Mitch Mc- stall modern emissions con- Photo Courtesy of The Associated Press and NASA Parliament’s Joint Commit- Connell, R-Ky., aimed at clearing trols. Boilers are the second- This extreme ultraviolet wavelength image provided by NASA shows a solar flare. An impressive solar tee on National Security Strate- the way for passage of the trans- largest source of toxic mercury flare is heading toward Earth and could disrupt power grids, GPS and airplane flights. Forecasters at the gy, which includes an ex-head of portation bill next week. emissions after coal-fired pow- NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center said the sun erupted Tuesday evening, and the effects started the domestic MI5 spy agency, Eli- Obama lobbied some Sen- er plants. Collins said the EPA’s smacking Earth late Wednesday night. They say it is the biggest in five years and growing. za Manningham-Buller, rebuked ate Democrats by telephone rule would drive some manu- Prime Minister David Cameron’s ahead of the Keystone vote, urg- facturers out of business. government over its failure to ac- ing them to oppose an amend- And the Senate turned down cept that the nation’s power is in ment by Sen. John Hoeven, R- an amendment to expand off- decline as austerity measures trim N.D., that would have prevent- shore oil drilling even though its

T the nation’s military and dent dip- ed the president from interven- sponsor, Sen. David Vitter, D-La., h e B ing in decisions related to con- contended it would increase do- u lomatic ranks. ys o f struction of the pipeline and mestic energy supplies and re- Te Britain’s national security strate- x a gy, published in October 2010, in- would have speeded its approv- duce gas prices. s sisted that the U.K. would maintain al. Pointing to the administra- The transportation bill itself its position as a major world power, tion’s environmental concerns would overhaul federal transpor- despite budget constraints and the about the project, which would tation programs, including boost- shift of economic might from the carry tar sands oil from Canada ing aid to highway and transit West to the developing world. to the Texas Gulf Coast, Republi- programs, streamline some envi- “This is wholly unrealistic in the cans accused Obama of standing ronmental regulations in order to medium to long term and the U.K. in the way greater oil supplies at speed up approval of projects and needs to plan for a changing, and a time when Americans are cop- consolidate dozens of programs. more partnership dependent, role ing with rising gasoline prices. Lawmakers are under pres- in the world,” the committee said in But some Democrats, espe- sure to act quickly because the its report. cially those from oil producing government’s authority to col- your e-mail address Cameron is making spend- states, were torn between sup- lect about $110 million a day in to our list and we ing cuts worth about $162 billion port for the pipeline and their federal gasoline and diesel taxes will send you the through 2017 aimed at slashing support for the president. The and to spend money out of the opportunity to … Britain’s budget deficit, including amendment was defeated 56-42, trust fund that pays for highway an 8 percent reduction to its annu- even though 11 Democrats broke and transit programs expires at 12 yoga or pilates al $58.8 billion defense budget over ranks to support it. Sixty votes the end of the month. Chris Ber- it with your friends four years. were needed for passage. tram, a Transportation Depart- and save even more! classes for $60 at The panel of House of Com- Republican leaders jumped on ment official, said that if Con- mons and House of Lords mem- the White House lobbying. gress doesn’t meet the deadline, bers also urged Cameron to “re- “Most Americans strongly sup- aid to about 130,000 transpor- SaraStyle Fitness! flect deeply on the long term im- port building this pipeline and tation projects around the coun- up to 50% off of plications” of the U.S. turning the jobs that would come with it,” try will be disrupted and federal local businesses! its attention away from Europe. McConnell said in a statement. workers who send that money to —Compiled from Associated Press reports The president’s lobbying states will be furloughed. 4 PINION HE AILY EXAN O Friday, March 9, 2012 | T D T | Viviana Aldous, Editor-in-Chief | (512) 232-2212 | [email protected]

VIEWPOINT Putting vocation back into education Sink or swim that requires the immediate attention and upon graduation. By Rui Shi focus of institutes of higher education. To solve this problem, universities Daily Texan Columnist e Daily Texan and Texas Student Media, the organization that The heart of the problem can be found around the nation must be able to adapt oversees the paper’s budget, confront a projected budget de cit of within curricula. Course offerings simply quickly to the changing education and job $175,000 for 2012. Former TSM director Gary Borders resigned Last month, Arne Duncan, the U.S. Sec- cannot keep up with the constantly chang- market. Universities must be more flex- Feb. 8 a er meeting with Juan Gonzalez, vice president of student retary of Education, made a startling revela- ing economic landscape. With technologi- ible in introducing changes and additions a airs, who announced in July that he will step down as an ad- tion. He found that more and more gradu- cal advances occurring at the speed of light, to curricula. Complex bureaucracies and ministrator and return to teaching at the University. Borders said ates of four-year universities are going to it’s no wonder that it is notoriously difficult internal college politics make it so that it Gonzalez told him he could either resign or be  red. community colleges “to get that technical to train students for high-tech jobs. Yet at can take years to introduce a new program. Gonzalez and Jennifer Hammat, assistant vice president of stu- training to get a real job,” according to The a time when higher education and industry By that time, it could already be too late, dent a airs, began discussing their dissatisfaction with Borders’ job Boston Globe. In an economy dominated by should be talking to each other, they seem as a newer technology may have already performance on Jan. 25, according to e Daily Texan, but neither the mantra that you have to have a bache- to be at a loss for words. taken over. discussed their concerns with the TSM Board of Operating Trust- lor’s degree to get a job, Duncan’s statement Of course, from an educational stand- Another way to bridge the chasm be- ees before Borders’ resignation. seems counterintuitive. However, Dun- point, the idea of creating foot soldiers for tween knowledge and vocation would be University administrators attempted to sanitize Borders’ resigna- can is among a growing number of public a capitalist assembly line isn’t the most ap- to introduce courses that allow students to tion by calling the episode a “failure of communication.” Because leaders who are beginning to wonder what pealing of options. Educators want to teach work on real world projects. Just last year, the University did not consult the TSM board, it impinged on e should take precedence in higher educa- Shakespeare, find the cure for cancer and Harvard Business School announced that it Daily Texan’s independence and took an initial, heavy step on the tion: knowledge or vocation? revel in their creative flairs. Higher edu- would send its entire first-year class abroad path to exerting undue in uence that could ultimately lead to cen- The U.S. unemployment rate currently cation leaders believe that developing stu- to get experience working with companies. sorship. At the same time — and probably not coincidentally — stands at 8.3 percent. However, there are dents’ creativity and capacity for innovative These types of programs allow students to the de cit has thrown the Texan’s institutional connection to the also 3.2 million unfilled job openings, ac- thinking is more valuable than focusing on put their theoretical know-how to use and University into high relief. All this unfolds at a moment when the cording to CNBC. In such a rough-and- vocational training. They are right — to apply it to real-world problems. organization is struggling to close a budget gap without discontinu- tumble economy, how are there any job an extent. UT has one of the most connected cam- ing the paltry wages it pays its student employees — wages which, openings at all? The answer lies in the dis- Though critical thinking, creativity and puses in terms of internship and co-op op- in recent decades, have failed to keep up with in ation. connect between what graduates learn in innovation are integral to the culture of portunities. However, it’s time to go one UT owes TSM a deception-free explanation for Borders’ resigna- college and what is actually required for higher education, they are not the rea- step further and provide students with more tion, and TSM owes it to itself to right its ship before the opportu- available jobs. The gulf between knowledge sons that students pay thousands of dol- tangible skills that would help them succeed nity to maintain and even strengthen its independence is lost. and vocation does a disservice to students lars in tuition. The reason students go to in the job market. e Texan is not the  rst student newspaper to grapple with  - and is a threat to the long-term economic four-year universities is because it gives nancial challenges and face questions about its independence. health of the United States. It is a problem them a better chance of finding a job Shi is an electrical and computer engineering junior. e Daily Illini, published and serving the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, recently moved to charge students $3 per semester in student fees to maintain its rate of publication. e Red and Black, published independently and serving the University of Georgia, went to a weekly print product but publishes online daily. Jill Disis, current editor of e Daily Illini, commented, “Edito- rial independence is important. If a newspaper ends up in a posi- tion that compromises it, it’s not doing its job as a watchdog and a check. You’re not providing the students with the opportunity to do good, solid, correct, faithful journalism if you’re censoring the kinds of things they can do.” In order for the Texan and TSM to continue their tradition of serving UT by producing journalism with students’ interests in mind, the paper and the organization must be forward-looking. A technologically savvy way to deliver the stories made here to an audience of mostly college-aged students is not unthinkable. But if the news organization fails to make itself sustainable and pro table, another possibility looms: a long spiral of dwindling circulation and relevance, ending when the Texan ceases to exist at all.

THE FIRING LINE In defense of the BDS movement

This is in response to the Firing Line published on March 1 titled “In support of dialogue, progress and peace,” which criticized the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement. The BDS movement initiated dialogue on a topic long suppressed by charges of anti-Semitism — namely, the illegitimate occupation of the Palestinian territories. Historically, the term “anti-Semite” was used to describe anyone who hated Jewish people. Today, it is used for anyone the Israeli supporters hate. In the last 60 years, more than 60 resolutions have been presented in the UN against Israeli crimes. Most were never passed because of a U.S. veto. In the shadow of ineffective international response, Israel has con- tinuously expanded its colonial occupation of the Palestinian lands. In 1947, about 7 percent of the land in the region was in Jewish hands. Today, Israel has expanded to 78 percent of the land. To quote B’tselem, the Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories, “Israel has created in the Occupied Territories a regime of separation based on discrimination, applying two separate systems of law in the same area and basing the rights of individuals on their nationality.” If this colonial expansion, displacement and marginalization is “prog- ress,” then Palestinians are better off without it. The BDS movement is a response from people around the world to the Israeli apartheid. It is not opposed to an ethnic or religious group but rather to those who support this oppressive system. Finally, peace cannot happen without addressing the root cause of the conflict: the Israeli occupation. It is unrealistic and unfair to ask the Palestinians to forget about their land, their freedom and their rights in The complexities of sexual consent return for peace from their occupier. The framework of the whole dia- logue has to shift from concern for Israel’s security to the grievances of the Palestinian people. This is what BDS seeks to do. By Larisa Manescu students’ social lives, a ecting and distorting their decisions. It is dif- Ramon Mejia Daily Texan Columnist  cult to draw clear lines in cases involving judgment-impairing activi- Religious studies and history senior Iraqi veteran and former U.S. Marine ties. A person may consent while intoxicated to actions they would not Voices against Violence, a program of the University’s Counseling while sober. and Mental Health Center, performed a series of skits called “Get e most appropriate, rational manner to approach such situations Sexy, Get Consent” on Monday to illustrate the various complica- in order to avoid a misinterpretation of desires is for both parties to tions of genuine sexual consent. request an authentic a rmative answer to the question of whether LEGALESE No should always mean no, right? is is undeniably true. Any they should engage in sexual activity and not just assume consent activity that is clearly unwanted is wrong, no matter the perception based on body language. As the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Opinions expressed in The Daily Texan are those of the editor, the Edi- given by scandalous dress or behavior. Movements such as “Slut- Network website explains, “Social norms put pressure on many of torial Board or the writer of the article. They are not necessarily those of Walk” strive to diminish the existing misconception that victims of us to be polite and passive. Relying on these norms, many victims the UT administration, the Board of Regents or the Texas Student Media sexual abuse and assault bring their situations on themselves and of such assaults may suppress feelings of fear and discomfort in an Board of Operating Trustees. are partially responsible for their victimization. SlutWalk Austin’s attempt not to offend.” mission statement is to “condemn a victim-blaming culture,” which When the mental states of the parties involved are distorted, taking o en makes the victim hesitant to report rape or any type of noncon- a preemptive approach is imperative. Asking questions such as “Are RECYCLE sensual sexual activity because of feelings of shame and guilt. you positive you want to continue?” “Is this the right decision?” or Please recycle this copy of The Daily Texan. Place the paper in one of the re- Unfortunately, the legal ordeal can be frustrating, disheartening “Will you regret this or feel uncomfortable in the morning?” would cycling bins on campus or back in the burnt-orange newsstand where you and painful for victims of rape and sexual assault who know what assure that the act is desired at the time. If one party is physically un- found it. occurred to them and wish their predators could immediately be able to consent because of his or her intoxicated or drugged state, the punished for their actions. e process itself can and o en does dis- other person should take the lack of a rmation as a “no.” courage victims from reporting rape to the police. In an article fea- e creator of Voices against Violence, Lynn Hoare, explained to turing SlutWalk Austin, Guli Fager, health education coordinator at e Daily Texan the need for further analysis of sexual consent: “Stu- EDITORIAL TWITTER UT’s Health Promotion Resource Center, told e Daily Texan that dents o en come to college without any opportunity to have honest Follow The Daily Texan Editorial Board on Twitter (@DTeditorial) and re- UT police o cers take sexual assault very seriously and would never conversations about sex, and this gives them a chance to talk about ceive updates on our latest content. blame victims. However, the legal process of assigning blame can seem it honestly and hear other people talk about it honestly in a low- convoluted and arbitrary. stake environment without actually being in the moment.” e Get is problem is especially salient when a de nite “no” is not uttered. Sexy, Get Consent program, which is especially important given that Sexual consent seems like a straightforward, explicit agreement be- spring break begins tomorrow, addresses the complexities of sexual SUBMIT A FIRING LINE tween two partners: both parties verbally express their willingness to consent and exposes the gray areas in which nonconsensual activity Email your Firing Lines to [email protected]. Letters must be engage in sexual activity, and it proceeds without reservations. Howev- is not always violent, forceful rape. more than 100 and fewer than 300 words. The Texan reserves the right to er, it becomes more complicated in a college atmosphere where drugs, edit all submissions for brevity, clarity and liability. alcohol and perceived pressures to engage in sexual activity dominate Manescu is a journalism and international relations freshman. 5 UNIV

Friday, March 9, 2012 NEWS 5 SXSW shows deliver large profits, Austin businesses to benefit

By Kayla Jonsson “I expect we will have over 1,000 Daily Texan Staff people inside Emo’s at any given time and 500 at Beauty Ballroom,” In a time when many cities he said. “We will hit capacity in across the U.S. are struggling fi- both rooms during headliners.” nancially, South By Southwest Doug Guller, owner of the live brings economic relief to Austin. music venue The Parish, said the SXSW’s total operations in- venue will host about 250 artists jected more than $167 million and expects 15,000 customers into Austin’s economy in 2011 throughout the week. and a comparable amount is “SXSW is the biggest month projected this year, according of the year for us,” Guller said. to a SXSW economic analysis “It makes a big impact on our conducted by the SXSW office. yearly bottom line.” During the festival, $123 million Although they said tickets usu- was made and the additional $44 ally sell out for the shows, both million was from the year-round Guller and Bennet said drink pur- operations of the SXSW offices, chases are where most of the reve- the analysis showed. nue comes into their business. “SXSW brings in an incred- “During the interactive parts of ible amount of business,” said SXSW a lot of the revenue comes Andreina Velazquez | Daily Texan Staff Ross Bennet, marketer for the from our room rentals,” Guller Dr. Angela Valenzuela and Patricia Lopez discuss the new State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness program Thursday afternoon. venues Emo’s, Antone’s and said. “During the music parts, Beauty Ballroom. though, most of the money is The analysis said 286,000 at- from drinks.” tendees, musicians and media Computer science sophomore took part in the festival in 2011, Blake Ellingham said he plans TAKS replacement causes concern all of which brought money and to attend concerts everyday dur- publicity to Austin. ing SXSW. He said even when he By Alexa Ura presented her research on the ef- have the option of using these tests as have caused among students who are Bennet said Emo’s opens at 11:30 goes to free shows he spends a Daily Texan Staff fects STAAR will have on students. a final exam. uneasy about the impact of the exams a.m. during the festival instead of substantial amount of money. Valenzuela said the new assess- “This means teachers are only as- on their grades. the usual time of 7 p.m. to accom- “I budget for about $50 a day New standardized testing re- ment’s intentions of testing students sessing 85 percent of the students’ per- The council is worried about the modate the large number of peo- for just food and random stuff,” he placing the state-mandated TAKS based on college readiness will lead formance,” said Patricia Lopez, a doc- academic performance of students ple and bands wanting to perform. said. “I hope to catch free shows, test is raising concerns among the to an increased number of students toral candidate in Educational Policy who are already concerned with per- He said most weeks there are but I’ll pay an extra $10 for small academic community. “lost down the pipeline.” and Planning. “The test is less focused forming well on college entry assess- about five shows between Emo’s shows and might splurge and pay Representatives from various ar- “The STAAR requirements are cir- on skills and more concept-based.” ments, Trevino said. and Beauty Ballroom, but dur- $40 for some bigger shows.” eas of academia gathered on campus cumventing classroom-level practices Lopez said there are many “There isn’t a need for an invali- ing SXSW there are 18 shows For more information about Thursday to discuss the implications that work,” she said. “It marginalizes shortcomings to STAAR because dated test to measure college readi- and over 150 bands performing. SXSW, check out the insert. of the new State of Texas Assessments the curriculum and the students.” it is focused on unbalanced state- ness when universities already have of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, Unlike TAKS, STAAR will require mandated objectives. standardized tests like the SAT and that students in grades three through 12 end-of-course exams at the high “Only 30 percent of the college ACT that are used to measure this,” 12 will begin taking this month. school level. Students will take end- readiness TEKS curriculum is based she said. During the interactive parts of SXSW a The Texas Education Agency is re- of-course tests in English, math, sci- on readiness, while the other 70 per- The increased amount of testing lot of the revenue comes from our room placing the grade-specific Texas As- ence and social studies. cent is labeled as ‘supporting stan- days was also a concern among at- sessment of Knowledge and Skills The State Board of Education set dards,’” Lopez said. “Yet only 35 per- tendees. Testing days will increase to rentals. During the music parts ... most with STAAR, the latest standardized new curriculum standards to include cent of the actual test focuses on those 45 days from 28 with TAKS. test implemented by the Texas legis- college readiness, said TEA spokes- supporting standards.” “The fact of the matter is that Tex- of the money is from drinks. lature in 2007. person DeEtta Culbertson. Teresa Trevino, a member of the as has always had a testing program — Doug Guller, Founder, The Parish Angela Valenzuela, education The end-of-course exams will AISD Campus Advisory Council, and each one has been more vigorous professor and director of the Tex- count for 15 percent of a student’s fi- said she is concerned with the in- than the one before in order to raise as Center for Education Policy, nal grade for a course, and teachers creased anxiety end-of-course exams the bar in education,” she said.

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6 News Friday, March 9, 2012 Festival fans may rent parking in local driveways By Samuel Liebl cash and to show that they are Daily Texan Staff smart and tech-savvy,” he said. Stephany said the scheme Students can capitalize on also reduces traffic congestion their vacant driveways during and improves the urban envi- South by Southwest by renting ronment for everyone. out their parking space through “A large amount of traf- the online service Parkatmy- fic and pollution is caused by House, which will launch this people circling their cars while weekend in Austin. looking for a parking spot,” he On the website, Austin res- said. “One study found that idents can list their parking circling cars make up 30 per- spot and specify at what times cent of traffic — we’re talking and for what kinds of vehicles about a huge amount.” the space is available. If a driv- As Austin grows and its popula- er agrees with the price listed, tion becomes more dense, the city’s the website can connect him or need for creative transportation so- her with the spot’s owner. lutions grows too, Stephany said. The website claims that us- “I thought that traffic conges- ers can make more than $1,500 tion in Austin was an event-specif- a year by renting out their vacant ic problem,” he said. “But when I Marco Ugarte | Associated Press spot and provides residents with visited Austin I talked to everyone a suggested price by taking into I could, and I discovered an amaz- Soldiers attend a flag-lowering ceremony organized by the National Regeneration Movement, MORENA, representing people allegedly killed by military members during Mexico’s drug war, at the Zocalo central square in Mexico City, on Sunday. account a spot’s location and the ing consensus: Every few months, amount that nearby commercial parking was getting worse and parking lots charge, said spokes- worse. There is a load of parking, woman Haley Cook. but it’s not being used.” DPS warns against visiting Mexico for spring break “Ultimately, the supplier gets Stephany said the best solution to choose,” Cook said. “There’s is to use what we already have: By Sylvia Butanda fact that many crimes against Amer- Safety Office, said although there Mexico all the time without inci- no bidding mechanism and it’s cars. And Texans are nowhere Daily Texan Staff icans go unpunished, we believe the have not been particular cases in- dent, but we want people to make first come, first serve.” close to giving them up, he said. risks are simply too great to be ig- volving UT-Austin travelers being informed decisions and not just lis- ParkatmyHouse was initially “Psychologically, Texans are Whether students plan to stay in nored,” Vinger said. harmed due to cartel or drug vi- ten to people who have a financial launched in the United King- wedded to their cars, so [traf- Austin or visit their hometowns, stu- Vinger said spring breakers plan- olence, pick-pocketing and petty interest in their travel there, “ Vinger dom two years ago, said the fic] would have to get real- dents should not consider planning a ning on travelling to Mexico should crime are regular occurrences. said. “We understand tourism con- company’s chief operating offi- ly bad before they would leave risky trip to Mexico, according to the view the advisory sent out by DPS and Despite the warnings, nutrition cerns, but we’re worried about the cer Alex Stephany. Since then, their cars,” Stephany said. Department of Public Safety. reconsider their plans. junior Jose Mendez said he has trav- safety of our citizens.” the service has received over- While Austinites may be at- This week, the DPS released an ad- “We’re worried about anyone trav- eled to his grandparents’ ranch out- whelmingly positive feedback. tached to their automobiles, visory that warns students not to ven- eling into Mexico, but when spring side of Reynosa, Mexico, and will go “We’ve had thousands of user Stephany said they are less at- ture into Mexico during spring break. break rolls around, there is alcohol during spring break. reviews and 98 percent rate their tached to their vacant driveways. Since 2006, Mexico has faced safe- involved and people don’t make the “A lot of people won’t go to Mexico experience at four or five stars,” Plan II and English senior ty issues concerning its citizens and best decisions,” he said. “They might because they think that as soon as they A lot of people Stephany said. “People are excited Maggie Gunn said she likes the American visitors because of the es- get into a situation that could esca- cross the border, they will get shot, but won’t go to Mexico to make cash out of some dumb bit idea of making money from her calated drug cartel violence, said Tom late, especially in bars and nightclubs in the past months nothing has hap- of asphalt in front of their house.” vacant driveway during SXSW. Vinger, DPS spokesman. The issue is of resort cities that are havens for drug pened over there,” Mendez said. because they think ParkatmyHouse suits events “I won’t be in town, and I still prevalent in Mexico and is the rea- dealers and criminals.” Mendez said the advisories to that as soon as they like SXSW because residents wouldn’t mind renting it to son Americans should sincerely con- The UT Global Risk and Safety stay out of Mexico, such as the re- cross the border, they gain income and drivers save someone, even if they’re a sider not crossing the border, he said. Office website offers an overview of ports of constant shooting ram- time and money, Stephany said. complete stranger,” she said. “The problem with violence in risks students face when traveling to pages, is an exaggeration of what is will get shot. “It’s a way of letting more For more information about Mexico is that it’s very unpredictable, Mexico and a region-specific infor- really happening. Austinites get in on the SXSW SXSW, check out the insert. and because of those factors and the mation map outlining the different Vinger said crime across the bor- — Jose Mendez, Nutrition Junior levels of risk. der is dangerous because people nev- Erin Wolf, the international risk er know where it will surface. analyst for the Global Risk and “We understand people travel to

APPLICATION DEADLINE THE TEXAS STUDENT MEDIA Board of Operating Trustees is seeking applicants to fi ll the following TSM Board position:

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

College of Communication Qualifi cations: • Be a registered student during the semester in which application is made. • Have competed at least one semester in residence in the long term at UT Austin. • Be in good standing and not on scholastic probation. • Must be enrolled in the College of Communication and must have completed or will have completed by the end of the current semester 12 hours of Col- lege of Communication courses. • Applicant cannot be an employee of Texas Student Media. • Applicant must supply the Board with a current transcript of all courses taken at UT.

The TSM Board oversees the largest student media program in the United States. Your job as a board member? • Adopt annual budget • Review monthly income and expenses • Select KVRX station manager, TSTV station man- ager, Texas Travesty • and Cactus yearbook editors, The Daily Texan managing editor • Certify candidates seeking election to TSM board and for • The Daily Texan editor • Review major purchase requests

Applications may be found on the TSM web site: http://www.utexas.edu/tsm/board/ or they can be picked up at the following location:

Offi ce of the Director Texas Student Media, HSM 3.304

Deadline for applications and all supporting materials: Noon, Friday, March 9, 2012

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By Austin Laymance Daily Texan Columnist BAYLOR No team from the state of Texas has ever won the Big 12 Men’s Bas- ketball Championship. That’s right, the state with the most teams in the conference has KANSAS STATE never had a school crowned tour- nament champion. And barring a miraculous run by either Baylor or Texas, the streak won’t end this weekend. Sure, there have been regular season champs from the state, but SYRACUSE neither Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech nor Baylor has ever won the conference tourney in the 15 years since its inception. Longhorns head coach Rick Barnes doesn’t believe there’s any CONNECTICUT concrete reason behind this simple fact. For him, it’s all about timing. “We try to read too much into it,” he says. “The bottom line is the team that has won the tournament, they’re the best team. Normally, NBA the team that wins is playing the best basketball at that time.” It’s not like teams from Texas haven’t come close to winning it SUNS all, however. Orlin Wagner | Associated Press Baylor lost to Missouri in the Freshman Jaylen Bond goes up to block a shot from Royce White in a 71-65 win against Iowa State to keep Texas’ NCAA hopes alive. 2009 finals and Tech succumbed to OSU in 2005. By Sameer Bhuchar lane while getting fouled. The conference semifinals. the offensive flow. Texas advanced to six of the Daily Texan Staff 3-point-play the old fashioned Texas had to crawl from be- “I did get upset because we last 10 Big 12 tournament fi- MAVERICKS way gave Texas the go-ahead lead hind in this one. The offense started the half by taking a nals since 2001, including a J’Covan Brown came through and the Longhorns were able to couldn’t get in a rhythm in the quick shot, and then we threw season ago when they lost to Kan- when Texas needed him most. close out a 71-65 victory. Brown first half, and it came out of the it out of bounds. It was our of- sas. But the Jayhawks bested the With 36.3 seconds left in the led all scorers with 23 points gates slow in the second. The fense,” Barnes said. Longhorns all four times they’ve game and the teams tied at 65, while Myck Kabongo chipped team got down by as much as But once Texas was able to met in the championship game, Brown split two Cyclone de- in with 11 points and five assists 11 early into the second period, NhL fenders and hit a shot in the to help Texas earn a trip to the and Barnes was frustrated with BROWN continues on pAgE 8 BIg 12 continues on pAgE 8 STARS BASEBALL MEN’S NCAA TRACk ChAMpIONShIp

Senior center fielder Tim Maitland has Hard work garners chance at taken over the SHARKS starting center field role for national title for Longhorns Texas and has By Lexy Gonzalez been a spark Daily Texan Staff for Texas in the lineup. He has They’ve all dreamed hit .294 this of what it might feel like season and to be a champion. Some have TWEET OF ThE DAY leads the team lived it, while others are hungry for with on base their first taste of gold. This weekend will percentage. Emmanauel Acho be forever etched in the minds of eight young men competing in Nampa, Idaho @EmmanauelAcho for the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. “S/O to that pre spring Each of these guys are equally deserv- break 6am meetin my ing and qualified to walk away No. 1, boys got in atx tmrow! pu Ying huang hands down. That’s not to discred- Daily Texan Staff Know they gon be sitting it the rising level of competition at a in they meeting rooms meet of this caliber, but being ranked lookin fresh from the nite!” Maitland gets chance, makes most of it THROWINg continues on pAgE 8 Jacon Thormaehlen By Chris hummer However, Maitland, a senior, WOMEN’S NCAA TRACk ChAMpIONShIp Daily Texan Staff brings much more to the team than a high pain tolerance. He is a leader Crowding the plate, Tim Mai- on the field and plays the game the vs. Seven Horns tland stares intently at the pitch- correct way, giving his all to every er and does not give an inch, even inning and every pitch, which has Texas vs. Loyola as a 90 mph fastball heads direct- garnered him the ultimate respect Marymount head to Idaho ly at him. of his teammates and his coaches. At this point, most hitters would “He is very popular with his team- • Game One: Friday, 6 take their cue and move off of the mates because he does everything p.m. to compete for plate to avoid the sting of impact the right way, he does everything • Game Two: Saturday, — not Maitland. He takes the pain to the best of his abilities,” said head 7 p.m. and calmly strides to first base. coach Augie Garrido. “He provides championship • Game Three: Sunday, Seeing him walk to first after get- leadership with the way he does 1 p.m. By kristin Otto ting hit by a pitch is no surprise to things on a daily basis, everyone Daily Texan Staff anyone familiar with Texas base- trusts him and everyone respects his CHECK IT OUT work ethic. I think he has the ulti- ball. It seems that every game or the team with a .442 on base per- And then there were seven. two Maitland is plunked and gets mate reward from a team standpoint Q&A centage. On top of that, he’s been Over the course of the season, Check out a Q&A with freshman the free pass to first. This was nev- that everyone on the team respects a spark in a batting order that has they have pushed themselves to heptathalete Petter Olson, er more evident than in Tuesday’s him tremendously.” been in desperate need of help. physical and mental extremes in as he heads into the NCAA game against Dallas Baptist, where Maitland’s success hasn’t come “I’ve worked my hardest every- the pursuit of proving themselves championships this weekend. overnight, however. This is his first Briana Nelson the center fielder was hit by inside day out there in practice and in the worthy of a shot at performing on full season as a starter, as he has fastballs in his first two plate ap- game to make sure I’ve put all I can a national stage. And on March waited his turn behind a group of pearances and was nearly grazed into it,” Maitland said.” And I’m 9-10, the best of Texas’ women’s competed in the talented outfielders in his time on again in his third at bat. pretty confident with the way I’m track and field team will finally get event at the 2011 the 40 Acres. Actually, he wasn’t “It’s kind of my thing I guess,” playing out there right now.“ this opportunity at the Division I NCAA Indoor Champi- ON THE WEB: slated to be the starter going into said Maitland with a laugh. “I’ve al- Garrido knows he can rely on NCAA Indoor Championships in onships, they were unable to this season. It took a season-end- Check out Weekend ways been known for not moving him to be a consistent presence the Nampa, Idaho. make it past the preliminary Previews for Men’s and ing injury to returning starter Cohl away from the pitch and I guess I rest of the year in center and at the The Championship will begin on round. This year, they’re back Women’s tennis and Walla for Maitland to get his op- just got really good at not moving.” plate. But what he really likes is that Friday morning, but the first Long- and are determined to finish among Men’s and Women’s portunity to start in center — and Really good might be an under- he is a “pest” at the plate for oppos- horns will take to Jacksons Indoor the top eight of the 16 runners, the Swimming and he’s taken full advantage of it. statement. He’s already been hit six ing pitchers and makes them work Track at 6:15 p.m. to compete in feat required in order to advance to diving. Maitland has been a steady pres- times this season, single-handed- the whole at bat — a description the 400-meter dash prelim. While Saturday’s final. ly accounting for 30 percent of the ence in the No. 2 spot in the lineup both senior Stacey-Ann Smith @dailytexanonline.com team’s hit by pitches. for Texas, hitting .294 and leading MAITLANDcontinues on pAgE 8 and sophomore Briana Nelson TRACK continues on pAgE 8 8 SPTS

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the 2010 outdoor national cham- pionship, and like Wallace, he re- BIG 12 THROWING cently clinched the Big 12 title on continues from PAGE 7 his final leap. Goodwin’s jump of continues from PAGE 7 26-7 remains the second longest including a three-year stretch from among the nation’s best in their re- in the nation this year. 2006-2008. spective events doesn’t exactly im- In undoubtedly one of the most OSU and Oklahoma are the pede their chances. grueling events of the competition, other two teams to deny Texas a In the Longhorn’s throwing cat- Texas has two heptathletes proudly Big 12 championship. egory alone, there are three ranked repping burnt orange out of 16 ath- “We’ve been to a couple of those in the top five nationally. And if letes expected to battle. This large finals,” Barnes said. “I think back to that doesn’t knock your socks off, competition is comprised of seven the one against Oklahoma State [in the powerhouse group is led by Big events over a two-day period. Ju- 2005]; that was probably the best 12 Freshman of the Year and school nior Isaac Murphy and freshman played game against us when they record holder Ryan Crouser, with a Petter Olson are currently nation- had the [Graham] twins. Those top throw of 66-7. ally ranked 11th and 12th respec- guys were awesome that day.” And just a stone’s throw away tively. The Sweden native is among Perhaps the answer lies in the from Crouser are two All-Ameri- the handful of Longhorns who were tournament’s location. cans, senior Jacob Thormaehlen and crowned Big 12 Champions, with The Big 12 tournament is in its junior Hayden Baillio. Two weeks his winning post of 5,745 points. 16th year. Kansas City hosts the con- ago Thormaehlen and Baillio threw Murphy stood directly to Olson’s ference championship this year for 66-5.25 and 64-6.5 at the Big 12 In- left on the medal platform with a the 11th time. And it will stay there door Championships. Both will second place finish. for at least the next two seasons. make their third straight appearance Another young competitor mak- Kansas has won the tourney six Lawrence Peart | Daily texan Staff at nationals this weekend and look ing his national debut will be fresh- times in Kansas City. In last year’s Big 12 championship game, former Longhorn Gary Johnson goes up for a shot in a 85-73 Texas loss. to improve on their respective sev- man Kyle Thompson in the 800-me- Missouri’s campus in Columbia The loss has been a trend in the Big 12 as a team from the “Lone Star State” has never won a conference champi- enth and fifth place 2011 finishes. ter run. His never-back-down men- is just a two-hour drive away from onship in the 15 seasons it has taken place. Texas has a pair of outdoor na- tality earned him a spot in the event the border town. The Tigers have tional champions in pole vault as one of only two freshman cho- three players from Kansas City on Dallas hosted the tourna- But location aside, it’s real- the last two tournaments and it and long jump hoping to contin- sen. At Big 12 Championships he their roster and MU expects to get ment three times from 2003-2006 ly all about who is playing the looks poised to complete its third ue their gold-seeking trend with clocked a time of 1:48.53 to boost a boost from a largely pro-Tigers and Texas advanced to two of best hoops in March. More of- three-year run of titles. this trip as well. Junior Maston himself into the 15 member pack. crowd at the Sprint Center. those finals. ten than not, that team is the The Jayhawks have won the Wallace won the pole vault in out- At one point or another in their “We’re home,” said senior Mis- The bidding for the tourney’s lo- Kansas Jayhawks. tournament five times when they doors in 2008 and was recently careers, all of these athletes have souri guard Kim English. “This is cation will return soon, and it could Kansas is the only team in the are the No. 1 seed, and they hold crowned Big 12 Champion with raised their horns in victory or have our city, so we’re definitely happy to be on the move again. conference to win a champion- that spot again this year. a personal best jump of 17-8.5 shaken their heads in defeat. But be back home.” “I think there are other cities ship in each of the three host For now, it looks like the on his final attempt. This will be the mental toughness and physical But Barnes doesn’t believe that that want to have it back,” Barnes cities: Kansas City, Dallas and streak will continue into the the veteran vaulter’s third NCAA fervor among this group of Long- tournaments held outside Texas said. “Oklahoma City did a good Oklahoma City. next era of the Big 12. And the Indoor appearance. Junior long horns will settle for nothing short puts teams from the state at a dis- job with it. Dallas would like to Kansas also has the most Big state’s chances don’t get any bet- jumper Marquise Goodwin won of greatness. advantage. have it, I’m sure. Kansas City does 12 titles with eight wins. The Jay- ter next year with the addi- “By this time in the year I don’t a great job with it. I’m sure people hawks won each of the first three tion of Big East powerhouse think that stuff affects players,” will bid for it. We’ll see who wants tourneys, then three in a row from West Virginia. at last year’s NCAA Indoor Cham- Barnes said. it the most.” 2006-2008. KU has won each of Perhaps TCU holds the answer. pionship with a 1.87-meter leap, the TRACK sophomore is set on upgrading to a continues from PAGE 7 national title. Iowa State’s Royce White ficult for the Cyclones, as they fans. We just tried to give it our To conclude Friday’s events for helped make things especial- had a sizable crowd backing all for 40 minutes.” At 7:45 p.m., a pair of Texas soph- Texas, No. 13 sophomore Sara BROWN ly tough for Texas in the ear- them. The Longhorns are with- The win earns Texas a date omores will take on the 200-meter Sutherland will participate in the continues from PAGE 7 ly going. He ended up with 17 out a huge road following in with the fifth-best team in the dash. With a second-placing, auto- 5000-meter run, marking her debut points and 10 rebounds, and Kansas City for the Big 12 tour- country, Missouri. The Ti- matic qualifying time of 23.11 at the at an NCAA Championship. Big 12 Championships, No. 3 Alli- On Saturday, Smith, Peter, Nelson click on offense in the middle was named the top newcomer nament, but Brown said that ac- gers just beat Oklahoma State son Peter earned her spot at Nation- and Kendra Chambers will unite to of the second half, there was in the conference. But all of that tually played to his favor. 88-70, and are the easy favor- als. Peter will be joined in the 5-heat represent UT in the last race of the no stopping it. The Longhorns did nothing to ease the pain of “Tournament time is always ites to beat the Longhorns. Re- 200-meter prelim by her teammate, meet, the 4x400-meter relay final. went on a 22-4 run that sur- the loss. a great time,” Brown said. “The gardless of the outcome today, No. 9 Christy Udoh. Like Peter, the Texas team, currently prisingly featured a cast of Tex- “It means nothing. My perfor- crowd, I think we only had a there is one thing that is cer- The only Longhorn who was ranked fourth in the nation, qualified as scorers. Kabongo and Julien mance was not good enough,” White couple fans, and they had a great tain: with yesterday’s win, Tex- able to take advantage of the Ar- for Nationals at the Big 12 Champi- Lewis combined for 11 points said. “It just wasn’t good enough.” amount of fans. We love that, to as may have wrapped up a spot kansas Last Chance Meet in the onships where it placed third. With during that stretch. The loss was especially dif- walk into a gym and quiet their in the NCAA tournament. quest to qualifying for Nationals, the Longhorns vying for a victory Shanay Briscoe, who is currently against teams including Texas Tech, tied for seventh in the nation with a Kansas and Texas A&M, the 4x400- 1.83-meter mark after last weekend, meter relay final will be an opportu- will compete in the high jump final nity for the Longhorns to prove their at 8 p.m. After taking second place conference superiority.

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By Elijah Watson Daily Texan Staff

Last year’s secret music shows gave us performances from the then newly-reunited Death From Above 1979 and hip- hop dynamic duo Kanye West and Jay-Z, but what about this year? Who will surprise us with their presence and leave us rec- ollecting their performance for weeks, maybe even months, to come? Here are our predic- tions:

Murray Close | Associated Press At the Drive-In: It would not The highly anticipated movie “The Hunger Games,” based on the wildly popular dystopian novel of the same name, be a long shot to question the seems a likely candidate for the secret screening at this year’s SXSW film festival. group’s appearance at SXSW. The newly-reunited post-hard- core act are only performing American dates at this year’s Midnight secret screening Coachella Music Festival. But considering that guitarist Omar Rodriguez-Lopez will be unveil- ing his latest movie, “Los Chi- bound to shock film viewers dos,” during the film portion of SXSW, there is the possibil- By Alex Williams While “The Avengers” is a bit dictable. It could be any of those ity that the guitarist may stick Daily Texan Staff of a long shot, far more likely films, or it could be something around long enough to surprise is “The Hunger Games,” which completely unexpected. For all I fans with his old band. Every year, the Super Secret has been building a lot of mo- know, we could be sitting down “It’s hard to say if they’ll be Screening is one of the most an- mentum in the run-up to its re- to watch John Hawkes wear an coming through,” said biology ticipated and discussed events lease a week after the festival iron lung in “The Surrogate.” senior Waytao Shing. Originally of SXSW, and this year is no dif- ends. Lionsgate is going to be But no matter what, it’ll cer- from El Paso, Shing is not get- ferent. Last year, many guessed screening this one all over the tainly be something worth see- ting his hopes up in seeing the we’d be seeing “The Tree of country in coming weeks and ing and will have the festival iconic group perform. “Stuff al- Life,” “The Hangover Part II” SXSW would be a great way to abuzz for the rest of the week. ways happens at the last minute; Photo courtesy of Interscope Records or “Sucker Punch,” and we were introduce the finished product last year it was only Kanye on Eminem, a possible contender for the secret music show slot, will show- instead surprised by the mi- to audiences. Secret Screening the bill, but Jay-Z decided to fly case his new record label, Shady 2.0, at the SXSW Showcase. Other art- cro-budget indie film “Anoth- Also feasible is “Family Guy” in the night before, and it end- ists participating in the festival are rumored to perform, as well. er Earth,” which goes to show mastermind Seth MacFarlane’s ed up being West and Jay-Z.” the performances. D’Angelo: Out of all of these, it how my guess is about as good live-action debut, “Ted,” which would definitely be a stretch to say as anyone else’s. stars Mark Wahlberg as a grown DATE | Saturday, March 10 Animal Collective: Although Eminem: This hip-hop heavy- that D’Angelo may make a guest However, this year, the se- man who can’t seem to get rid the group has been hard at weight hasn’t been up to much, appearance at this year’s SXSW, cret screening is early in the of his childhood teddy bear be- TIME | 11:45 p.m. work making a new record, except widening his roster with but it would prove that the soul- fest and has landed a midnight cause it speaks to him (in Mac- | LOCATION Alamo South now would be the perfect time up-and-comers like Yelawolf. ful singer-songwriter is back for slot, which hopefully means Farlane’s voice, no less). There to showcase that new material. But, with the announcement good. Like Fiona Apple and John it’ll be something really special. hasn’t been a lot of buzz or pub- Lamar The group’s record label, Paw of his record label’s Shady 2.0 Mayer, D’Angelo could use SXSW Joss Whedon is sticking around licity around the film, which WEB | http://drafthouse.com/ Tracks, will be having an offi- SXSW Showcase, and the fact as a means of rekindling his musi- Austin on Saturday for his pan- releases this summer, and Mac- cial showcase with label Car- that protege 50 Cent will be cal fire. Considering the artist did el, “A Conversation With Joss Farlane’s panel Sunday morn- austin/south_lamar park, featuring bands Prince performing his hit album Get a couple of well-received interna- Whedon,” and SXSW certain- ing sure would be interesting if Rama, Young Magic and Cloud Rich or Die Tryin’ in its entire- tional performances, what better ly does seem like the perfect he’d premiered his new opus the 1 Nothings. There could be a mo- ty live for the first time, there’s place than SXSW to grab the at- crowd to premiere “The Aveng- night before. ment when the group takes over a possibility that Eminem will tention of music lovers coming ers” to, doesn’t it? But again, SXSW is unpre- the stage at the end of all of make a guest appearance. from all over the world? day, month day, 2008 Classifieds 3B

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sxsw 2012 The Drums to play SXSW

By Elizabeth Hinojos DT: Do you like LCD Soundsys- Daily Texan Staff tem? James Murphy mentioned lik- ing you guys in an interview with Emitting post-punk vibes with a Pitchfork back in 2010. classic sensibility, New York band The Drums is one of the buzz-wor- Graham: I think they’re all right. thy groups playing this year’s SXSW. I don’t really listen to them much. With their sophomore release Por- They’re one of those bands that when tamento out in September, the band I check in with I like what they’re has been touring since the fall. doing, and I think the people in my The Daily Texan spoke with gui- band really like that band. It’s not tarist Jacob Graham about their latest quite melodic enough for me. I re- album, Graham’s SXSW dream girl ally just like music with sugar-y mel- and LCD Soundsystem. ody in it. They’re definitely a band that has got everything right. I’ve The Daily Texan: What are you seen them live a couple of times and guys working on at the moment? they’re amazing. They have that sort of raw punk energy that you would Jacob Graham: Right now we’re imagine being at a Ramones or Talk- in Berlin and we’re about to play a ing Heads concert. show. We’re trying not to work on new songs because releasing two re- DT: What part of SXSW are you cords in two years is a little more looking forward to most? than we thought. We just thought we were releasing a record, but the real- Graham: There are a few things ity is you have to spend your life on that are almost less to do with South tour, you know? So we’re looking for- By than anything else, such as my ward to taking a break after this tour- roommate, who I never see because ing stops and really taking our time I’m on tour all the time, is actually on the third record. going to come and hang out with us. So that’s kind of exciting for me. He’s DT: How important is it that you from [Austin] so it’ll be cool to have a guys produce your own music? local show us around.

Graham: It’s really important to us. DT: What’s your SXSW dream We’re kind of control freaks and we’re girl like? really stubborn about our sound. We Illustration by Raquel Breternitz | Daily Texan Staff want to have control over every de- Graham: [Laughs] Probably a girl tail. We do all our own artwork, and who is sensibly and modestly dressed are heavily involved with our music and intelligent; maybe a girl who is videos. That’s not to say we’ll never an expert at playing the theremin. work with a producer in the future, Lovers find insight through Facebook but I hope we don’t. The Drums at SXSW search Google for information on about your ex can feel like a curse, the girl.” DT: You’ve talked about the lat- must be 21+ a research paper, they look to Fa- it can be a gold mine while you Just as Facebook makes a rela- ter half of Portamento being very cebook to learn about the people peruse the profile of the person tionship public, it also publicizes a personal. Is it difficult to perform DATE | Wednesday, March 14 LOVE they have dated in the past and you hope to date. A quick glance breakup that attaches the symbol certain songs that are embedded TIME | 5 p.m. and 1 a.m. those who they hope to date in at your crush’s profile can reveal of a broken heart to your name on with emotional turmoil? INTERRUPTED By Anjli Mehta the future. similar tastes in movies and local the news feeds of your friends. LOCATION | Flamingo Cantina With so many people voluntari- food trailers. Before you even ask “Part of the reason changing Graham: For the most part we end and The Stage on 6th Patio ly publishing a constant stream of the person out, your first date has your Facebook status can be a big up performing songs that are closer to Ten years ago, if a friend said information about their lives, Fa- been planned. deal for a couple is that if you two the first half of the first album. But we TICKETS | free they had a hot date, we’d take their cebook makes finding closure in a Like the bygone ritual of don- breakup, everyone on Facebook have performed songs from the lat- word for it. But now it only takes breakup harder than ever. Wheth- ning the letterman jacket or pin of will know,” said journalism senior ter half and I don’t think it’s really dif- seconds after asking their date’s er your ex knows if you check his a partner’s fraternity, a status that Olivia Watson. “That little pink ficult for us. It’s probably because the name for the Facebook profile of or her page or not, your ex may declares “in a relationship” plays broken heart can make a breakup sorts of people that come to our shows the lucky bachelors or bachelor- use the profile to create the illu- a significant role in modern-day a bigger deal than it really is.” usually know what we’re all about. In a The Drums at SXSW ettes to load. Inevitably, someone sion that he or she has moved on dating. Interpersonal communi- All of a profile’s published con- way I feel like we’re all kindred spirits, will say, “Click through their pic- by updating statuses and post- cations professor John Daly be- tent is susceptible to investigative so playing a song that’s more emotion- all ages tures.” And so the stalking session ing photos with new dates. While lieves that the importance of a stalking, thus proving Facebook al doesn’t seem difficult to do. We play | begins. From exes to prospective coping with a breakup, remain- relationship status depends on can be a research tool as well as a “Down by the Water” every night and DATE Friday, March 16 partners, Facebook has single- ing Facebook friends with an ex the daters. form of communication. Wheth- [the audience] really connects with it. TIME | midnight- 12:40 a.m. handedly made secretly stalking can make it hard to follow the “It’s a form of public commit- er it’s finding out that your ex has That’s really exciting to us more than someone socially acceptable. less-is-more approach for know- ment,” Daly said. “Before Face- moved on or that your crush is people having a great time and going LOCATION | Stubbs According to istrategylabs.com, ing what your ex has been doing book, there wasn’t anything like newly single, Facebook allows you crazy at a show. I think it’s more im- TICKETS | free Facebook had over 4 million col- post-breakup. this. And the closest thing to it to keep tabs on someone with- portant for us that we are connecting lege student users in the country While the abundance of infor- was ‘being pinned,’ a ‘70s tra- out the risk of them finding out in a way. last year. Just as college students mation that Facebook can provide dition, and then it was only for through the gossip grapevine. E L C Y C E R sxsw2012 Woodies showcase rising artists By Elijah Watson Aoki of his nomination. “Popular against M83, Major Lazer and ♲ Daily Texan Staff culture is now seeing it [EDM]; I Battles for the coveted Best Vid- think that’s why this award is now eo Woodie. “We’re excited to be YOUR Along with offering an assort- a part of the Woodie Awards. It’s nominated,” said frontwoman COPY OF ment of performances from local, just a really good time for EDM.” Bethany Cosentino. “It’d be great national and international talent, Aoki, widely known for his wild if we won, but if we don’t it’s still THE SXSW hosts many great events, in- shows, has been a part of the EDM great to be getting recognized by cluding the annual mtvU Woodie scene since his early 20s, found- MTV, and for all the hard work DAILY Awards. Originally debuting back ing his own record label Dim Mak that everyone put in to make this Photo courtesy of Frenchkiss Records in 2004, the Woodie Awards have Records, home of MSTRKRFT, music video so great.” EXAN since grown into a memorable ex- Infected Mushroom and Datsik. Although the band is common- T Ever since their sophomore LP released in September, The Drums have been on tour non-stop and this SXSW presents no exception. Audiences perience for not only those who “We’re [EDM is] in the spotlight ly known for their hit “Boyfriend,” can experience the classic quartet live across several venues in Austin. attend, but also for those who are where we can make interesting it is their song “Our Deal” that nominated. From Modest Mouse collaborations happen,” said Aoki, is nominated for the Best Video back in 2004 to Wiz Khalifa last of his nominated song, “Turbu- Woodie. Directed by Drew Bar- year, the awards ceremony prides lence,” which features iconic rap- rymore, the music video for “Our APPLICATIONS itself in recognizing and giving at- per Lil Jon. Deal” provides the visuals for a are being accepted for the following student tention to the artists that are on The Woodie Awards features an somber love story and features the rise. assortment of up-and-coming art- cameos from Miranda Cosgrove, positions with Texas Student Media: “It was just a dream a few ists, including tUnE-yArDs, Lana Donald Glover and “Kick-Ass” 2012-2013 TSTV Station Manager years ago,” said Eric Conte, exec- Del Rey, ASAP Rocky and Walk star Chloe Grace Moretz. utive producer of the 2012 mtvU the Moon. Known for the pop hit The Woodie Awards is doing 2012-2013 KVRX Station Manager Woodie Awards. “Our good friend single “Anna Sun,” Walk the Moon something great by giving the un- 2012-2013 Texas Travesty Editor at Sub Pop Records came up with is excited about their nomination derdogs of the music world the the name [Woodie], and it stuck. for Breaking Woodie. spotlight they deserve. Application forms and a a list of qualifications We wanted to create an awards “We’re honored to be a part “We just want to give atten- ceremony that called out the mu- of the group,” said frontman tion to the best, newest and fresh- are available in the Office of the Director, sicians that deserved to be recog- Nicholas Petricca. est artists,” Conte said. “If an art- William Randolph Hearst Building (HSM), nized and appreciated.” Walk the Moon, who recent- ist is making good, kickass mu- Room 3.304, 2500 Whitis Avenue. This year marks a change in the ly toured with Young the Giant, sic, they need to be appreciated Woodie Awards format: where learned a lot during their jour- and acknowledged.” The TSM Board of Operating Trustees will interview previous years only featured the ney with the band. “We want to Woodie Awards, this year features be doing what they’re doing in a applicants and appoint these positions at 10:30am on the first-ever Woodie Awards Fes- year,” Petricca said. “They’ve been March 19, 2012 in the College of Communication (CMA), tival. Open to all badge-hold- touring forever, and if there is LBJ Room #5.160, 2600 Whitis Avenue ers and music fans, the Woodie anything I’ve gotten out of tour- We’re in the spotlight Awards Festival will include per- ing with them, it’s that hard work formances from Childish Gambi- pays off.” where we can DEADLINE no, Santigold, Austin’s very own Petricca also looks forward to make interesting Noon, Friday, March 9, 2012 Gary Clark Jr. and Steve Aoki. partaking in the SXSW festivities. Aoki is also nominated for the “It’s like summer camp for adults,” collaborations happen Woodie Awards’ first-ever EDM Petricca said. “I know Miike Snow Please return completed applications, transcripts and all Effect Woodie Award, along- is playing a party, and that’s some- — Steve Aoki, performer at supporting materials to the Director’s Office. mtvU Woodie Awards side DJs Avicii, Calvin Harris and thing I want to go to. He’s one my Benny Benassi. most absolute favorite artists.” Interested applicants are invited to stop by and visit “The state of EDM [Electron- Garage rock group Best Coast with the Director to discuss student positions. ic Dance Music] is rising,” said is also up for an award, battling 12 LIFE 12 IFE RTS Friday, March 9, 2012 | THE DAILY TEXAN | Katie Stroh, Life&LArts Editor | (512) 232-2209 | [email protected]&A

Home Cookin’ BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS By Brittany Smith

Cooking at home takes time. If impending midterms and the desire leftovers to pack for lunch the next you want to eat good food, it can to just “veg” after a long week. day and your food will taste better also be expensive, especially on a But cooking at home doesn’t have (I know, it’s hard to imagine a food student’s budget. Dishes are a has- to be time-consuming or expen- more ethereal than those flaky, juicy sle and your favorite carb- and sug- sive. It might take a little longer than egg rolls, but trust me). ar-laden boxed, canned and other- nuking half a bag of pizza rolls and Try these two recipes that togeth- wise packaged foods are convenient smothering them in Sriracha or bot- er make a healthy, inexpensive and and utilitarian. Heating up frozen tled ranch dressing. It might cost a delicious dinner that takes about as taquitos or ordering a pizza are of- few more dollars than standing in much active time as waiting for that ten the most tempting routes when line at the egg roll stand in front of one really rude waiter at Kerbey Lane faced with mounds of homework, Littlefield fountain, but you’ll have to bring you your check. ROASTED TOMATOES WITH THYME

Photos by Ryan Edwards | Daily Texan Staff Ingredients Directions 1 15oz can of black beans, Mix rinsed and drained rinsed and drained beans with frozen corn in a 1 cup frozen corn large bowl. Add diced ½ tomato, diced tomato, red onion, garlic, ½ red onion, diced cilantro, shredded cheese 1 clove garlic, minced and spices. Stir until mixed. ¼ bunch of fresh cilantro Taste and adjust spices. leaves, rinsed and chopped Warm a skillet over 2 cups queso fresco (moz- medium heat with just zarella, cheddar, gruyere, enough oil or butter to coat Ingredients Directions feta, or Monterrey Jack will the pan. Fill half of each 1 package of grape or Preheat oven to 300 degrees. also work — use what you tortilla with mixture and cherry tomatoes (whichever Spread rinsed tomatoes out on have on hand), shredded fold over. are cheaper!) a baking sheet and add olive oil. 10 wheat tortillas Cook on each side until ¼ cup of olive oil Coat thoroughly with hands. 1 tsp chili powder golden and crispy and 4 stems of fresh thyme Distribute coarsely chopped ¾ tsp smoked paprika filling is melted. 1 clove of garlic, coarsely garlic evenly over tomatoes ¼ tsp cumin Serve (with sour cream, chopped Sprinkle leaves of thyme ¼ tsp of cayenne pepper salsa or sriracha if you Salt evenly over tomatoes (add (adjust to taste) must) and enjoy! Pepper a few extra sprigs for good ¼ tsp of oregano measure, if you wish) ½ tsp of salt Sprinkle generously with salt pinch of black pepper and pepper Bake for 1 hour.