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TODAY Layoff s announced in service sector By Collin Eaton & Nolan Hicks effect in mid-September, are president and other administra- we’re running out of room to the largest division in the Of- Daily Texan Staff part of a University-wide bud- tive offices. In a Jan. 15 letter, make cuts in the budget with- fice of University Operations, The University announced get-cutting initiative brought state leadership issued instruc- out having to lay people off,” Campus Planning and Facilities Calendar Tuesday that 17 maintenance and about when state leaders or- tions to all state agencies to re- said Pat Clubb, vice president Maintenance, which accounts ‘As the world service employees in the Universi- dered UT to reduce expenses by duce their budgets by 5 to 8 per- for University operations. “The for about half of the office’s ty’s division of Campus Planning 5 percent for the 2010-2011 bud- cent after lower-than-expected University generally has a large 1,500 employees, she said. turns’ and Facilities Maintenance will be get year, amounting to a total sales-tax revenues from the hol- proportion of its budget in labor. According to a report sent to The Cowardly Leon and Graham laid off as a result of a budget re- $14.6 million in reductions from iday season. When you get into severe cuts, it CPFM staff, $1.9 million in cuts Weber play a free CD release structuring that will also cut 63 administrative offices and indi- “I know how hard we’ve is almost impossible to avoid re- came from Facilities Services, celebration at the Cactus Cafe vacant positions. vidual colleges. The majority of worked to minimize the effect ducing the workforce.” at 8:30 p.m. The layoffs, which will take the cuts will come from the vice on the employees, but I know The personnel cuts come from JOBS continues on page 2 Eagle Eye Williamson The multi-instrumentalist plays Texas Exes drums, guitar and sings his way through a set at Lamberts Spring relieves summer ‘blues’ Downtown Barbecue at 10:30 executive p.m. Tickets cost $5. steps down Campus Watch as director If you see them, By Shamoyita DasGupta say hello Daily Texan Staff 727 E. Dean Keeton St. After 16 years of serving A UT staff member reported as the executive director and a set of keys were taken from CEO of Texas Exes , Jim Boon inside her purse that had been announced Monday that he left inside a secure area. During would be stepping down from the investigation, the officer his position in December to learned the area was not as serve as executive director of secure as the reporting person the recently created Texas Exes Scholarship Foundation. had believed. Occurred Monday During his time with Texas at 5:30 p.m. Exes, Boon has brought a con- siderable amount of Today in history money to the organization In 1861 with his many The Confederacy wins the first achieve- major fight in the Civil War ments. Boon at the Battle of Bull Run at has also over- Manassas Junction, Va. seen proj- ects such as Longhorn Jim Boon Village, a re- CEO of Texas Exes Inside tirement community in the Steiner Ranch area, as well as the creation of the UT In Sports: Kiersten Marian | Daily Texan Staff Heritage Society. The last media days for a Jonathan Walz, 11, and John-Luc MacLean, 10, cool off at the Blue Hole Regional Park in the Hill Country town of Wimberley. Blue Hole is “He’s done a phenomenal job complete Big 12 page 6 located on Cypress Creek and features two rope swings. for us,” Texas Exes President Richard Leshin said. “He has re- In Opinion: Editor’s note: This is the third in a weekly features a spring-fed swimming hole that ally made the association more DIRECTIONS: Hop on U.S. Highway 290 heading Consider whether law school is series highlighting swimming holes stays cool throughout the year. business-oriented and expanded west, take a left at Loop 64/Ranch Road 12, a slight the membership and the scholar- really the right choice page 3 around Austin. “It’s the best place to come to on the hot- left at Old Kyle Road and the first left onto Blue Hole ships over his tenure.” test day of the year,” Austin resident Car- Road/Country Road 285. Continue on this road until By Ashley Meleen rie Kimler said. “My kids love hunting for you reach the Blue Hole. Boon first began working for Daily Texan Staff treasures in the water with their goggles.” Texas Exes in 1994 and served For those looking for a natural-spring The Blue Hole draws people of all ages APPROXIMATE DISTANCE: 39.6 miles as the fifth executive director in ON THE WEB swimming hole off the beaten path, the with its open, grassy banks and swings HOURS: Sunday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday the organization’s 125-year his- Blue Hole in Wimberley offers a cool get- that hang from large trees surrounding the and holidays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. tory. Boon is a UT alumnus, and ‘Daily Headlines’ away on hot summer days. area. Visitors can bring food and drinks was attracted to the position for COST: Children under 2: free; children 3-12: $3; TSTV talks open Located approximately one hour south- for picnics and barbecues, but alcohol this reason. adults (13-59): $7; seniors (60+): $3; season pass: relationships with Hump west of campus, the 126-acre Blue Hole Re- $40 Day writer Mary Lingwall in gional Park runs along Cypress Creek and SWIM continues on page 2 BOON continues on page 2 today’s installment of the “Daily Headlines” webcast.

@dailytexanonline.com Legislature considers Stores pull kombucha tea from shelves By Addie Anderson Daily Texan Staff merit pay for teachers People might have felt a happy buzz after drinking the popular By Nolan Hicks merit-pay program would encour- health-food store beverage kom- Daily Texan Staff age good teachers to stay. bucha over the past few years, Experts who testified at a hear- “The only way to compete is but that buzz may not have been ing of the Texas Senate Committee to improve teacher quality,” said from the antioxidants. Quote to note on Education called for the Legisla- Eric Hanushek, a fellow at the In mid-June, Whole Foods ture to expand merit-pay programs conservative Hoover Institution. Market pulled kombucha tea “Male same-sex for public school teachers. “Don’t let bad teachers stay in from its shelves after discover- Republicans on the committee the classroom.” ing the drinks contained elevat- couples in long- seemed supportive of the presen- The Texas State Teachers As- ed levels of alcohol, which has ‘ tation made, which claimed prin- sociation rejected the results of led many Austinites to make term relationships‘ cipals and school districts should Hanushek’s presentation, which the tea at home. report higher levels be empowered to fire teachers included modeling data that sug- The tea’s origins can be traced who don’t perform. The experts back to ancient China, Russia of satisfaction, are who testified said expanding the SCHOOL continues on page 2 and Japan. Companies made a Tamir Kalifa | Daily Texan Staff better at resolving name for kombucha in the U.S. Kombucha, a fermented tea with active enzymes, has been removed in the early 2000s when Whole from some stores after elevated levels of alcohol were detected. conflict, have Foods started carrying kombu- cha brands such as GT’s Kom- they help your body to perform said that about a month ago less destructive bucha . Kombucha is a ferment- better, to repair yourself, to heal many people were coming into argument styles, ed tea with active enzymes, yourself. I’ve had people who the store asking for the prod- probiotics, amino acids, antiox- have had chemotherapy who uct, and that the tea should share housework idants and polyphenols. Mak- said their scars healed faster be back on the shelves at the ers claim the beverage works and kombucha helped them get end of the summer or early more equitably, with the body to restore balance through chemotherapy.” fall when the labeling issues etc. We’re also a and vitality. There is little pub- After learning that some of are resolved. lished research on the benefits the teas have more than 0.5 per- “One of the most heartbreak- hell of a lot less of kombucha, but makers and cent alcohol by volume per bot- ing parts about all of this is how likely to be strictly fans alike say the product heals tle, Whole Foods and Central we get phone calls from people and energizes. Market have stopped selling all who drink our product who are monogamous.” “There are beneficial acids — brands of the product. drinking it for genuine health gluconic acid, acetic acid,” said A Whole Foods representa- benefits — with their digestion, Kimberly Lanski, owner of local tive said that the problem has their immune system ailments, — Dan Savage Tamir Kalifa | Daily Texan Staff kombucha business Buddha’s “Savage Love” columnist to do with labeling discrepan- illnesses they’re going through, Sens. Dan Patrick and Florence Shapiro listen to a presentation made Brew. “They make you alkaline. cies related to elevated alcohol LIFE&ARTS PAGE 4 by Eric Hanushek on merit pay for public school teachers. Most people are too acidic. And levels in some products. He KOMBUCHA continues on page 2 2A

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The Daily Texan school: Problems result from Volume 111, Number 35 jobs: Retirement vacancies to be filled 25 cents From page 1 harder to avoid cutting jobs. Texas’ budget difficulties to beat increased student enrollment CONTACT US “If you do the math, let’s say Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison in $693,000 from Utilities and En- we have to reduce another $29 the Republican primary. “It’s not particularly hard to fire Main Telephone: ergy Management and $357,000 million in reductions. If those “He waited until after the Re- From page 1 teachers in Texas to begin with,” (512) 471-4591 from Project Management and came out of jobs and the aver- publican primary, until after he Construction Services. The to- age cost of a job was $50,000, put commercials on TV, claim- gested if the worst-performing he said. “We’ve got 50,000 class- Editor: tal cut to the division is $3.1 mil- that’s almost 600 jobs,” He- ing to the people of Texas that teachers were replaced with better rooms in this state that don’t even Lauren Winchester lion. The division cut nine posi- garty said. “That’s the extreme, we had a surplus and things ones, Texas public school students have certified teachers teaching in (512) 232-2212 tions in Facilities Maintenance, but when 60 to 70 cents on the were great with the budget, be- would achieve Canadian public them. So, maybe our first priori- [email protected] four from Solid Waste and dollar of all University expen- fore it was revealed to the peo- school levels of proficiency. ty should be to get appropriately three from Events and Moving. ditures are in people costs, it’s ple of Texas the size and mag- He said the current pay struc- trained teachers in classrooms.” Managing Editor: Merit-pay increases for CPFM hard to have any sizable reduc- nitude of the budget hole,” ture — which rewards teacher se- The TSTA, Kouri said, thinks Ben Wermund totaled $882,000. tion in the budget and not im- White said. “It was a cyni- niority — should be replaced with the bigger issue is that the Texas (512) 232-2217 About 60 staff members had pact people.” cal ploy to sneak by the prima- a teacher merit-pay system. Legislature hasn’t invested in the managingeditor@ taken retirement incentives, said The layoffs at the University ry with 51 percent of the vote. “It offers huge gains for better appropriate infrastructure to al- dailytexanonline.com Steve Kraal, senior associate vice quickly became an issue in the We need a governor who will teachers,” Hanushek said. low the public school system to president of CPFM. governor’s race Tuesday. shoot straight.” He also claimed that reforms cope with booming enrollment. News Office: “We believe that we will be When asked about the layoffs, The Perry campaign shot back such as capping the number of “We’ve added 700,000 kids to (512) 232-2207 able to offer everyone who was an effect of the budget cutbacks at White’s, accusing him of run- students in an elementary school the public schools in the last 10 [email protected] laid off an opportunity to stay driven by Texas’ $18 billion ning a substance-free campaign class were ineffective in improv- years and 97 percent of them are engaged with our organiza- budget deficit, former Hous- of negative attacks. ing student performance. classified as [having a] low socio- Web Office: tion,” Kraal said. “We’re not go- ton Mayor Bill White criticized “[He’s] running a desperate TSTA, one of the major teachers’ economic [status]. A third of those (512) 471-8616 ing to be able to continue [oper- Gov. Rick Perry’s handling of campaign, lacking for any is- unions in Texas, claimed one of the students are [taking] English as a [email protected] ations] with all the retirement state finances. sue that would resonate with fundamental tenets of Hanushek’s Second Language,” Kouri said. vacancies vacant, so those po- “It’s not the Legislature [that Texas voters,” Perry cam- presentation was wrong. When pressed in an interview Sports Office: sitions will be posted. I believe needs to reorder funding prior- paign spokeswoman Catherine “Texas teachers don’t have ten- after his presentation, Hanushek (512) 232-2210 we’re going to be posting al- ities], it’s Perry’s lack of plan- Frazier said. ure, for starters,” TSTA spokesman admitted that poor facilities, old [email protected] most 55 positions over the next ning and foresight,” White said. She said Perry empathized Richard Kouri said. “So, an aw- textbooks and a general lack of month or so.” “The problem has gotten more with the workers who were giv- ful lot of what comes in from out- funds and a shorter school year Life & Arts Office: Kevin Hegarty, UT’s chief fi- serious for everybody because en notice that their jobs would of-state are just these boilerplate all contributed significantly to the (512) 232-2209 nancial officer, said while the of the fact we’re having a de- be terminated in 60 days. talking points that relate to places underperformance of American [email protected] University was capable of plan- cline in tax revenue was appar- “The governor understands where teachers have collective bar- public school students. ning a budget reduction of 5 ent last summer, when it started these are tough economic gaining and tenured contracts.” “It’s important if you have Photo Office: percent without cutting too going down rather than ... going times,” Frazier said, adding that The lack of any tenure or collec- good teachers,” he said. “If you (512) 471-8618 many jobs at UT, the 10-percent up, like [Perry and the Republi- Perry would keep working “so tive bargaining allows school dis- have a longer school year with a [email protected] budget reduction plan due in cans] assumed.” that any Texan who wants a job trict officials to fire teachers regard- poor teacher, you don’t do very August will make it much He accused Perry of obscuring can find a job.” less of their experience, he said. much.” Retail Advertising: (512) 471-1865 [email protected]

Classified Advertising: swim: Surrounding area contains boon: Position focuses on scholarship fundraising (512) 471-5244 [email protected] From page 1 activities rather than fundrais- Exes website, the newest addi- underwater cave, rock formation ing for the program. tion to the scholarship program From page 1 Wimberley hosts monthly com- “I’m an alum at the Universi- “We’ve got this huge initia- is the 40 Acres Scholars Pro- munity events that draw visitors ty. My wife went there. I think tive to raise scholarship mon- gram, which aims to raise $150 is prohibited. from Austin and other nearby between us and our kids and ey, and that activity has real- million to award to freshmen as The Texan strives to present all information “It’s a good family environ- towns. Shoppers at Wimberley fairly, accurately and completely. If their different spouses, we have ly re-energized me over the a full-ride merit scholarship be- we have made an error, let us know ment,” park employee Cade Market Days, held the first Satur- seven or eight degrees from last year,” Boon said. “So, I ginning in September 2011. about it. Call (512) 232-2217 or e-mail Crowder said. “We get every- day of each month, often venture [email protected]. UT,” Boon said. “I’ve always have a kind of missionary “I’m really looking forward body, age 3 to 80. It’s not too to the Blue Hole, Chamber of Com- had a real fondness for UT, so zeal to see us complete this to this next stage in my career, crazy, and it’s enjoyable for merce Executive Director Carrie that’s what drew me there in scholarship program.” and I think that this 40 Acres all ages.” Harris said. the first place.” At his new position with the Scholarship Program can be Crowder said the park saw “The Blue Hole is very im- Though Boon has been able foundation, Boon will be able transformative for the Univer- COPYRIGHT a significant increase in visi- portant to tourism,” Harris said. to help the Texas Exes Schol- to focus his energy on raising sity and for the students,” Boon tors after being listed as one of “People have been coming here arship Foundation, he could funds to award scholarships to said. “I’m excited about what’s Copyright 2010 Texas Student Yahoo! Travel’s top 10 “Amer- forever to swim in it.” only participate in day-to-day students. According to the Texas going to happen next.” Media. All articles, photographs ica’s Best Swimming Holes” The area also offers the Cy- and graphics, both in the print and and taking the No. 2 slot in Tex- press Falls swimming hole, online editions, are the property of as Monthly’s “Springs Eter- which features a natural rock for- Texas Student Media and may not be nal” feature highlighting Texas’ mation and Wimberley’s signa- reproduced or republished in part or spring-fed pools. ture Eagle Rock. kombucha: Fans turn to making beverage at home in whole without written permission. The Texas Monthly article Harris also recommends Ja- drove Katy High School senior cob’s Well, a natural spring that From page 1 Buddha’s Brew, Lanski’s brand more than that, which qualifies Gabby Luftop and her family to feeds into the Blue Hole and fea- of kombucha, may be found at it as an alcoholic beverage by the Blue Hole during their vaca- tures the longest underwater to get off prescription medicine, the Barton Creek Farmer’s Mar- FDA standards. TODAY’S WEATHER tion in Austin. Luftop said it was cave in Texas. Visitors can take to sleep better — all of that,” said ket, Wheatsville Co-op, Dai- Some people have turned to prettier and less crowded than an ecological tour every Satur- G.T. Dave, owner of GT’s Kom- ly Juice and many other local making the tea at home. Kombu- High Low other swimming holes they had day at 10 and 11 a.m. bucha. “And they are just des- health-food stores. cha begins with a starter culture, 92 visited in the area. “People come here to kick perate to get the product. That “We’re working on stabilizing like that used for yogurt or sour- 76 “The rope swings are cool,” back and relax,” Harris said. is painful for us. Everything go- the kombucha so we’re certain dough bread. The culture is com- I wouldn’t want to be part Luftop said. “And Wimberley is “Everything in Wimberley is re- ing on right now is obviously every time that it’s under 0.5 posed of acetic acid bacteria and of their cow lives. a cute country town.” ally geared around family.” a huge financial burden for us, percent,” Lanski said. “None of various yeasts, and is then added but that is nowhere near as frus- the kombucha companies knew to a mixture of black or green tea trating to us as the sadness we that their kombucha was over and sugar, and left to ferment for hear from our consumers.” half a percent.” one to two weeks. If the beverage Lanski is busy trying to keep Although brewers claim the is left unpasteurized or “raw,” up with local sales and distri- tea has only trace amounts of al- as many health aficionados pre- bution since major stores took cohol — less than 0.5 percent — fer, alcohol can develop because kombucha off their shelves. some bottles were found to have the yeast is still alive, converting sugars to alcohol. “We never discourage people This newspaper was written, from making it on their own,” he aily exan edited and designed with pride Dave said. “The reason I started T D T by The Daily Texan and Texas Student Media. bottling kombucha is that I dis- covered very early on that peo- Permanent Staff Editor ...... Lauren Winchester ple are unable to make it cor- Managing Editor ...... Ben Wermund Associate Managing Editor ...... Francisco Marin Jr. rectly because they don’t have Associate Editors ...... Heath Cleveland, Douglas Luippold the time, the resources, the in- ...... Dave Player, Dan Treadway News Editor ...... Claire Cardona formation. Whenever somebody Associate News Editors...... Pierre Bertrand, Kelsey Crow, Cristina Herrera Senior Reporters ...... Collin Eaton, Nolan Hicks approaches us to make it on ...... Destinee Hodge, Michelle Truong Copy Desk Chief ...... Vicky Ho their own we’re totally fine with Associate Copy Desk Chief ...... Elyana Barrera it. We just emphasize the impor- Design Editor ...... Olivia Hinton Senior Designers ...... Veronica Rosalez, Simonetta Nieto, Suchada Sutasirisap tance of being clean and meticu- Special Projects Designer ...... Thu Vo Photo Editor ...... Bruno Morlan lous when making it.” Associate Photo Editor ...... Lauren Gerson Senior Photographers ...... Tamir Kalifa, Mary Kang, Peyton McGee Mallory Miller, a recent UT ...... Derek Stout, Danielle Villasana alumna, has been drinking kom- Life&Arts Editor ...... Mary Lingwall Associate Life&Arts Editor ...... Madeline Crum bucha regularly for a year. She Senior Entertainment Writers ...... Addie Anderson, Katherine Kloc ...... Mark Lopez, Julie Rene Tran began drinking the tea because Features Entertainment Writers ...... Kate Ergenbright, Gerald Rich Sports Editor ...... Dan Hurwitz she believed it to be a healthy al- Associate Sports Editor ...... Austin Ries ternative to soda. She has been Senior Sports Writers ...... Will Anderson, Chris Tavarez, Bri Thomas Comics Editor ...... Carolynn Calabrese missing her favorite brand, GT’s Multimedia Editor ...... Ryan Murphy Associate Multimedia Editor ...... Carlos Medina Kombucha, since it went off the Senior Videographer ...... Joanna Mendez Editorial Adviser ...... Doug Warren shelves in June. “I felt like after I drank one it Issue Staff was very cleansing,” Miller said. Reporters ...... Ashley Meleen, Shamoyita DasGupta “I try to drink one every day or WHEN: Photographers ...... Patrick Lu, Kiersten Marian Sports Writer ...... Jon Parrett every other day. I felt like it was Columnist...... Jocelyn Charvet a total detox — very cleansing. I Page Designer ...... Rafael Borges Copy Editors ...... Reese Rackets, Melanie McDaniel, Benjamin Miller felt like I had more energy. I’ve July 30, 2010 Comics Artists ...... Katie Carrell, Tavia Morra, Sammy Martinez ...... Betsy Cooper, Darian Dixon, Melissa Lu been missing it since they’ve 8 PM ...... Nick Jimenez, Amelia Giller taken it out of stores.” It’s still uncertain when kom- bucha will return to the shelves of WHERE: major retailers. Until then, kom- Advertising bucha fans can bide their time WHAT: Director of Advertising ...... Jalah Goette Retail Advertising Manager ...... Brad Corbett by joining kombucha Facebook Account Executive/Broadcast Manager ...... Carter Goss groups such as “Dude, Where’s Campus/National Sales Consultant ...... Joan Bowerman Assistant to Advertising Director ...... C.J. Salgado My Kombucha?” to “let your •Built By Snow 11 PM Student Advertising Director ...... 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Friday, 12 p.m. (Last Business Day Prior to Publication) Editor-in-Chief: Lauren Winchester Phone: (512) 232-2212 E-mail: [email protected] Associate Editors: 3 Heath Cleveland Doug Luippold Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Dave Player Dan Treadway OpiniOn The Daily Texan GALLERY VIEWPOINT Reconsidering admissions In a piece entitled “The Roots of White Anxiety” that ran Sun- day, New York Times columnist Ross Douthat addressed sever- al recent revelations about the widespread social effects that affir- mative action policies have spawned over the years. The column draws heavily on a 2009 study by Princeton sociologists Thom- as Espenshade and Alexandria Radford that reviewed admissions practices at eight highly selective universities. They found that the process favored black and Hispanic applicants at the expense of whites and Asians. But the study also uncovered startling facts about some less-ac- knowledged practices. In regard to socioeconomic status, Espen- shade and Radford found that among white applicants, those from wealthy families were three times more likely to be admitted than those from lower-class families with similar qualifications. Also troubling, the study found that students involved with orga- nizations such as R.O.T.C., 4-H or Future Farmers of America were actually less likely to be offered admission. The most underrepre- sented groups at these schools tend to be poor, rural whites. Douthat writes, “Consciously or unconsciously, the gatekeepers of elite edu- cation seem to incline against candidates who seem too stereotypi- cally rural, right-wing or like ‘Red America.’” Douthat theorizes that these policies have helped fuel the po- larization of the nation, where working-class whites are denied access to top universities and paranoid attitudes toward aca- demia are developed. Access to higher education is an issue of rights. The current reces- sion and bleak job market have highlighted the importance of edu- cation and, particularly, a college diploma. By discriminating against certain demographics, the admissions departments at elite universi- ties are purposefully repressing those people. Luckily, here in Texas we don’t have to cope with the same fears of social engineering via college admissions. In 1997 the State Legislature passed the oft-maligned top 10 per- cent law, which mandated that students who graduate ranked in An unclear future for law students the top 10 percent of their high school class must be offered admis- sion to any state university. The law was recently amended to cap By Austin Shields National Association of Legal Career shamelessly boosting their students’ the number of students admitted under the law to 75 percent of the Daily Texan Guest Columnist Professions reports that 25-percent of grades to give them an advantage over incoming freshman class; it is now estimated students would need jobs colleges report are temporary and the competition. A New York Times in- to be ranked in the top 8 percent to be offered admission. If history is any indication, law school more than 5 percent are deferred hires. vestigation found that 10 top schools re- By Mahala Guevara Critics of the law say it forces the University to turn away qual- applications will continue to increase as So while the 88-percent reported employ- cently changed grading systems to inflate Daily Texan Columnist ified students from academically strong high schools in favor of students look to graduate school to side- ment rate seems decent, the adjusted rate GPA numbers. The law school at Loyola less-qualified students from weaker schools. The argument follows step the current recession. is actually closer to 58-percent. - Los Angeles takes the cake — they sim- that a student in the 11th percentile at a strong school is smarter Outwardly, this strategy seems fool- ply add .33 to everyone’s GPA, no ques- than a student in the ninth percentile at a weaker school, and thus proof — waiting out the downturn while tions asked. When a top law school has more deserving of admission. Never mind that labels like “strong” gaining an advanced degree is like killing to essentially make grades up to become and “weak” schools are often interchangeable with “rich” and two birds with one stone. And it’s no se- competitive, that’s really saying some- “poor” school districts. cret that lawyers traditionally enjoy gen- thing. Opponents point to the difference in standardized test scores be- erous salaries when they enter the work- Students should be All hope is not lost, though. Many are tween the two groups: Non-top 10 percent admits averaged 110 force. However, for today’s students who aware that law school still bullish on law school for a number points higher on the SAT than their top 10 counterparts. However, are immediately entering law school af- isn’t the “sure thing” it of legitimate reasons. If the economy up- the SAT is far from a clear indicator of intelligence. It’s been proven ter graduation, the future is not so clear. ticks anytime in the near future, the mar- there is a direct correlation between family income and SAT score; Law schools saw a record number of once was, and if you’re ket for law school grads would change it’s amazing what an expensive prep course can do to one’s score. To applicants in 2009, with a 7-percent in- worried about debt or drastically. Baby boomers would also be some extent, it’s measuring your bank account, not intellect. crease applications. Cornell’s law school more likely to take their gains and retire, In reality, the perceived academic disparity is just that: perceived. alone saw a 40-percent increase from 2008 unsure whether the opening the road for more hiring and During each of the past five years, top 10 percent admits have had to 2009. This rise in applicants would not legal profession is the quicker career advancement. Further- higher average freshman year GPAs than non-top 10 students. be a substantial problem if the economy right choice, you might more, the law profession has always been That’s not to say the status quo is ideal. The top 10, now 8, percent were growing, but it’s not. In fact, The considered more resistant to downturns law is not a perfect system. For example, under the law, UT is the National Law Journal found that the na- want to reconsider your than other service industries — while only university of its caliber to boast a single-criteria admissions sys- tion’s 250 largest law firms reduced their postgraduate options. demand for real estate, finance and other tem, meaning the only qualification for admission is a student’s high payrolls by 4 percent, the largest decline services may taper in a recession, litiga- school GPA. This system dissuades students from partaking in extra- on record. This combination of low de- tion remains relatively constant. curricular activities, enrolling in challenging classes that don’t offer mand for lawyers and a record number Sharp law students may rightfully ig- pre-AP or AP boosts or any other action that jeopardizes their GPA. of them entering the workforce may in- nore the grim employment statistics. The However, the law has excelled in one particular area. While top dicate a tough future for aspiring attor- As a result of the times, law schools are top students at elite law schools will al- universities across the country have shut their doors on certain neys. pulling out all the stops to give their stu- ways be in demand. Though the nation- groups, as proven by Espenshade and Radford’s study, the top 10 Perhaps part of the problem is the en- dents an advantage in the hiring market. al median salary hovers near $70,000, the percent law has done just the opposite. In a study that analyzed the ticingly high employment numbers that “If somebody’s paying $150,000 for a top quartile of students still command three years after the passage of the top 10 percent law, former Di- law schools frequently tout. Top Tex- law degree, you don’t want to call them strong six-figure salaries. rector of the Center for Mexican American Studes David Montejano as law schools such as UT and Southern a loser at the end,” says Stuart Rojstaczer, Students should be aware that law found that UT saw the greatest increase in growth from three areas: Methodist University claim that more a former Duke professor. The hiring situ- school isn’t the sure thing it once was, inner-city minority high schools in Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and than 97 percent of their graduates have ation for new lawyers has become so dire and if you’re worried about debt or un- San Antonio, rural white high schools in East and Northeast Texas jobs, much higher than the 88-percent that SMU’s law school has started pay- sure whether a legal profession is the and “mixed” rural schools in West and South Texas. national average — but there is a lot of ing firms to “test drive” their graduates, right choice, you might want to recon- So, while other top universities were enrolling more ethnic minor- magic worked into those numbers. These meaning they pay employers to see if po- sider your postgraduate options. ities at the perceived expense of working-class and rural whites, UT employment numbers include both tem- tential new hires make the grade. was increasing representation of both groups. porary hires and deferred offers — the Elsewhere, top law schools have been Shields is a finance and chemical engineering senior. The saving grace of the top 10 percent law was that it’s helped the University maintain both diversity and accessibility. That buzzword, “diversity,” is about more than just the photo-op rainbow of stu- dents that private colleges put on their recruitment brochures. The top 10 percent law has helped to sculpt a flagship university as di- THE FIRING LINE verse as the state it serves. As we make changes to the current law and remedy its deficien- A cure for homesickness H2Orange is just another excuse to cies, it would be wise to recognize those areas where top 10 percent By Jocelyn Charvet for recruitment, so I volunteered my has excelled. By capping the number of students who are offered au- buy bottled water Daily Texan Columnist husband to chop and dice green pep- tomatic admission, the University is free to evaluate the rest of its pers and onions while I pressed garlic The University’s partnership with freshman class from a more holistic perspective — a much needed H Orange appears well-intended, but Like every good Puerto Rican daugh- and mixed tomato sauce. 2 reform that will strengthen the student body. Though, the Universi- I am somewhat disheartened by yet ter, I call my mother every other day. I wanted to uphold my Puerto Rican ty should keep diversity in the appropriate context and recognize its another excuse to buy bottled water. Though I look forward to our con- tradition so badly that my hands shook multiple variables, including geography and socioeconomic status. In Tuesday’s editorial, “Bleed Orange, versations, I know in my heart that it a bit and I referred again and again to Drink Orange?,” Douglas Luippold isn’t the same as seeing her in person. the recipe to make sure I got it right. — Dave Player for the editorial board rightfully addresses the extensive When the pangs of homesickness set- It wasn’t until I heard the telltale siz- need for recycling programs on tle into my body, I think of my moth- zle of the frying pan that I relaxed and campus, especially in the wake of er’s hands — her soft skin and small, began to enjoy my work as I combined the H2Orange announcement. But, delicate fingers. Her hands are always ingredients. what the University, H2Orange and legalese busy in the kitchen, either preparing a I rolled the dough for the empanadas Luippold fail to consider is that recy- meal or cleaning up after one. I long to one by one, summoning the love and cling is merely the final step in the Opinions expressed in The Daily Texan are those of the editor, the Editorial stand beside her, helping with dinner work of the many Latina hands that waste management hierarchy, com- Board or the writer of the article. They are not necessarily those of the UT preparation and laughing about the sil- have done this before me. I carefully monly known as “reduce, reuse, recy- administration, the Board of Regents or the Texas Student Media Board ly things I used to do as a child. filled each disc with meat and, using a cle.” It seems that H2Orange creators of Operating Trustees. All Texan editorials are written by The Daily Texan’s When this feeling hit me last week, I fork, sealed off the edges. As I laid each and the University could accomplish Editorial Board. did the only thing I knew to rid myself empanada in the pan of hot vegetable the same fundraising task by devel- of this longing: I cooked. oil to cook, I sang and dreamt of my oping iconic, Tower-shaped and more For me, cooking is far more than pre- beautiful little Caribbean island. Two permanent reusable bottles, such as paring a quick meal after a long day of hours and 20 empanadas later, I real- Nalgene bottles, that Longhorn fans commuting and class — it is a ritual. ized that, maybe, I made far too many could purchase once and fill at a Recycle! I leafed through several cookbooks to for my family of four. But if I’ve learned nearby fountain or kitchen sink. At Please recycle this copy of The Daily Texan. Place the paper in one of the find a meal that would be delicious and anything from my rich culture, it’s that the very least, I hope that students recycling bins on campus or back in the burnt-orange news stand where you time-intensive. I also needed a meal my sharing your creation is the best part. will consider reusing their H2Orange found it. mother made often when I was grow- So, I spent the rest of my night de- bottles as much as possible. While ing up. I finally decided on empanadas, livering extra food and visiting with reusing the bottles may reduce the a dish similar to the Mexican pastry by my friends and neighbors. I didn’t revenue returned to the University the same name, except instead of fill- talk to my mother that particu- for scholarships, I imagine the ing the dough with preserves, you fill it lar night, but I was able to cure my University’s portion would still be sUBMIT a FIRINg lINe with seasoned meat. I did my grocery homesickness with three simple in- substantial enough to help students shopping at Fiesta, a specialty super- gredients: food, family and friends. in need. E-mail your Firing Lines to [email protected]. Letters must be market, and got cracking in the kitchen more than 100 and fewer than 300 words. The Texan reserves the right to edit One of my favorite things about cook- — Todd Carroll all submissions for brevity, clarity and liability. ing a Puerto Rican meal is that it calls Charvet is a social work graduate student. Civil engineering graduate student 4A ENT

Life&Arts Editor: Mary Lingwall E-mail: [email protected] 4 Phone: (512) 232-2209 Wednesday, July 21, 2010 LIFE&ARTS www.dailytexanonline.com THE DAILY TEXAN Sexual exploration may improve monogamy later taught to think, “Wow, they’ve got their shit together.” Even in my relatively brief dating experience, I have come to realize that each person is a unique package of preferences, HUMP DAY goals and styles of self-expres- sion. The world is full of dis- By Mary Lingwall tinct connections that are just waiting for us. There’s that per- son who you can explore your On Saturday my parents cel- love of Kurt Vonnegut with; ebrated their 34th wedding an- that other person who likes niversary. While the day made thrift shopping; and, of course, me think positively of mar- that dude from your favorite riage and monogamy, it also band who is only in town, like, caused me to reflect on why twice a year — and you get to I so greatly appreciate being hang out with them all. 21 years old and utterly and completely single. The perfect package Don’t get me wrong; it’s not like the example my parents set But instead of reveling in this, has made me disillusioned with we often ignore each option marriage, or even monogamy. on our one-track quest for the In fact, I can only hope to perfect monogamous partner raise my children in an environ- who reads our favorite books, ment as open to free thought, does our favorite activities creativity and self-expression and is still as awesome as our as they so tirelessly provided band friend. for my brother and myself. But why try to make some- But, there is something about one into the “perfect package” Illustration by Carolynn Calabrese | Daily Texan Staff getting to put that off for a few when there are petit fours all years — or maybe even a de- over the place that are perfect cade or so — that is incredibly as themselves already? duction and writing are born of and I highly doubt that one of my Despite our fantasy of monog- union with Sartre as “the great- empowering. “It requires an enormous leap the same spring, Sartre sought “lovers” and I will ever invent a amy, half the people who choose est achievement of my life.” Sex with a lot of people may of faith: You have to let go of out a superabundance of sexu- philosophical system that chang- traditional marriage don’t seem And for Easton and Hardy, seem like the elephant in the some of what feels like yours, al and romantic partners, “each es the face of Western thought to completely buy into it. the battle against jealousy and room, and it’s a big part of why trusting that it will be replaced one meaning everything for a like de Beauvoir and Sartre’s “Male same-sex couples in insecurity has been moderated I like being single. But I think in abundance by a generous given moment,” according to love child, existentialism. long-term relationships report through group workshops that that the “something” I’m re- world,” Dossie Easton and Janet Lisa Appignanesi, one of de But there is something that I higher levels of satisfaction, are date as far back as 1973. With ferring to is a little less sexy Hardy write in their manual to Beauvoir’s many biographers, can share with de Beauvoir, Sar- better at resolving conflict, have something as potent as jealousy, than the pleasures of multiple “open relationships, polyamo- in a 2005 Guardian editorial on tre, Easton, Hardy and all the less destructive argument styles, perhaps the life of nonmonoga- partners. ry and other adventures,” “The share housework more equita- my looks grim. I think that this “some- Ethical Slut: A Guide to Infinite bly, etc. We’re also a hell of lot And maybe true polyamory — thing” is actually quite bit clos- Sexual Possibilities.” less likely to be strictly monog- the love of many — is impossible I must admit that I have been er to the joys of interperson- Despite our fantasy of monogamy, half the people amous,” sex columnist Dan Sav- for most of us. al exploration: Dating is fun in very slow to accept the concept age wrote in his June 10, 2008 But, what is really so wrong and of itself. of a “generous world.” Easton who choose traditional marriage don’t seem to blog post , “What Straight People with trying? Especially when it’s not and Hardy recognize our social completely buy into it. Can Learn About Marriage from I’m not going to lie to you, turned into a game or an audi- aversion to the idea of letting go Gay People.” I want to grow up and en- tion for some future long-term to get what you want and refus- The ideas that another per- joy the companionship of one relationship, dating can become ing to use human relationships son can “make me feel whole person and it’s probably go- an opportunity for forging rela- as emotional safety nets. again” (sorry, Cure fans, and ing to be within the confines of tionships that are at once inti- “Is there a safety net for this de Beauvoir and Sartre’s open other “sluts” out there: valuing not so sorry to 311 fans) or that what I have called a “traditional mate and nonbinding. kind of daredevilry? Well, yes, relationship. each relationship for what it you are ever going to “com- marriage.” Maybe it’s because of the un- but it’s going to require anoth- De Beauvoir has been vilified actually is. plete me” (another sincere apol- But for the time being, I’m go- sexy ring of the term “interper- er leap of faith ... because the as a poor feminist role model ogy to “Jerry Maguire” fans) ing to soak up all of what is avail- sonal exploration” that it is tak- safety net is you,” Easton and for her sanctioning of Sartre’s The odds are stupid. able to me. I’m going to work on en for granted in our culture, a Hardy write. philandering ways. But that If we could learn to value re- being my own safety net. I’m go- Our culture’s fetish for ideal- usually comes from historians lationships with other people as ing to explore with as many dif- culture that is far too busy glo- izing monogamous coupledom or talking heads who have con- ferent kinds of people as I want rifying chivalrous traditions of The second sex (and third, has largely wrought failure. connections instead of comple- all-encompassing “love” and veniently failed to accept the tions, the monogamous world to. and fourth ... ) Fifty percent of American praising monogamous relation- fact that she was quite the phi- marriages end in divorce. could be just as improved as the Fifty percent of marriages ships as a symbol of status. In 1929 famed French philos- landerer herself. And, unsurprisingly, “in realm of nonmonogamy. don’t end in divorce. Single adults are viewed as opher and feminist pioneer Si- “We were two of a kind,” the randomly selected nation- Of course, there are obvious And if I do get married, I want pariahs, potential disturbers of mone de Beauvoir undertook she once wrote of her affinity al sample of divorced individ- drawbacks to a nonmonogamous to celebrate my 34th anniversa- the equilibrium that is so care- one of the most notorious and for Sartre. “But [our relation- uals, the respondents gave in- lifestyle; de Beauvoir fought in- ry knowing that the experiences fully constructed by pairing long-lasting experiments of ship] could not make up en- fidelity as the most commonly tense jealousy during her rela- I had before I got married helped people off into distinct units. love when she began a 51-year- tirely for the fleeting riches to reported cause of divorce,” ac- tionship with Sartre. And yet, the me to be a better monogamous When we see two people to- long, nonmonogamous love af- be had from encounters with cording to Karla Baur and Rob- author of the cornerstone of West- partner — a partner who values gether or when we know two fair with Jean-Paul Sartre. other people.” ert Crooks in their 2007 book, ern feminism, “The Second Sex,” my significant other for who people are committed, we are Believing that the arts of se- I’m no Simone de Beauvoir, “Our Sexuality.” still reflected on her unmarried they actually are. Broth-based soup perfect for any season

By Julie Rene Tran with either ox tail, beef or chicken. there are at least five pho restaurants, Daily Texan Staff Garnishes of fresh mint, basil and bean ranging from the always tasty Pho Originating in the northern region of sprouts give the dish a hint of sum- Saigon to the subpar Pho Van and Pho Vietnam, pho, or a broth-based noodle mery flavors. King to the overpriced Pho Hai Ky . Be- soup, is undeniably a staple of Viet- Though served throughout the day, cause of its monosyllabic name, pho namese cuisine. A simple yet hearty pho is commonly eaten for breakfast or has also turned into a pop-culture ref- soup served hot and packed with brunch, especially on the weekends or erence from its usage in silly puns such grilled onions, ginger, toasted star an- after Sunday mass. as “pho real.” ise, flat rice noodles and slices of meat, In recent years, pho has received While pho is just as easy to find in pho is traditionally thought of as a a boost in popularity in mainstream restaurants as a hamburger or a slice of comforting wintertime meal. But with American culture. Driving down pizza, nothing is better than a home- a fresh herb garnish, it’s the kind of the street of any metropolitan city in cooked bowl. Though the preparation dish that is perfect for any season. America today, it is likely that one will can be time-consuming, the overall The steaming broth can be made pass by a pho restaurant. In Austin, process is easy. Pho Recipe Ingredients Directions low, cover the pot with a lid and let the broth simmer for about 20 min- utes. Turn off the heat but keep the Water Preheat oven to 350 degrees and fill pot covered. 1 whole organic chicken, rinsed two-thirds of a medium-sized stock As the broth simmers, peel and chop 2 yellow onions pot with water, bringing it to a boil on the cloves of garlic into small pieces. 1 ginger root high heat. Heat vegetable oil in a small skillet and 6 pieces of star anise As the water heats up, peel and quar- saute the garlic over medium-low heat 1 tablespoon of salt ter the onions and cut the unpeeled until golden brown. 4 cubes of rock sugar ginger root into slices. Lay the onions Carve the cooled chicken into thin 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and ginger on a baking sheet and place slices and place the meat into a bowl. 1 box of Pho Hoa pho seasoning the tray into the preheated oven, toast- Set the chicken aside. 3 packages of frozen, precooked ing them for about 15 to 20 minutes or Fill a medium saucepan halfway pho noodles until golden. Add the star anise to the with water and bring it to a boil. Add 3 cloves of garlic tray and toast for another five minutes. one package of noodles to the water at 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil Remove the tray from the oven. a time and let the noodles sit no more Once the water begins to boil, place than 10 seconds. Remove the softened the chicken in the pot along with the noodles and place them into individu- Garnishes toasted onions, ginger and star an- al serving bowls. Repeat with the other ise. Add the salt, sesame oil and rock packages of noodles. Red onion slices sugar. Turn the heat down to medium, Place a handful of the sliced chicken Cilantro cover the pot and let the chicken cook into the bowl and ladle broth over the Basil for 45 minutes to an hour, occasionally noodles and chicken. Sprinkle a tea- Mint checking the broth and skimming the spoon of the crispy garlic in the soup Lime surface with a ladle to remove excess and garnish with red onions, herbs, Jalapeno slices fat and foam. squeezed lime juice and jalapeno slic- Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce Remove the chicken and place it on es to taste. Hoisin sauce a cutting board to cool. Drizzle hoison and chili sauce Add two cups of water and one over the soup or into a small dish Kiersten Marian | Daily Texan Staff package of pho seasoning to the for dipping. The popular Vietnamese dish pho can be found at many places around Austin, such as Pho broth. Turn the heat to medium Serves six to eight people. Hai Ky on the Drag. Pho is also an easy and affordable dish to make yourself. 5A CLASS/COMICS

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Sports Editor: Dan Hurwitz E-mail: [email protected] 6 Phone: (512) 232-2210 Wednesday, July 21, 2010 SportS www.dailytexanonline.com The Daily Texan PRESEASON FOOTBALL SIDELINE MLB Big 12 coaches, players American League Texas 8 Detroit 0 prepare for media days LA Angels 10 NY Yankees 2 By Will Anderson Westin on Monday afternoon but will Daily Texan Staff clear out long before Texas closes the Cleveland 4 Nebraska removed the “Beat Texas” press conference Wednesday morning, Minnesota 3 slogan from its recent promotional vid- a coincidence conference officials say eo, but sparks are still likely to fly next was scheduled long beforehand and has Toronto 13 week in Irving when Big 12 football nothing to do with the realignment con- Kansas City 1 coaches and selected players meet up for troversy. After all, Nebraska and Texas the conference’s summer media days. occupied the same time slots at last sum- National League The summit takes place Monday mer’s Big 12 football media days. through Wednesday at The Westin Dallas Colorado 10 Florida 0 Fort Worth Airport hotel, about 20 miles Lone Star spotlight northwest of downtown Dallas. The an- Aside from Brown, Texas will bring San Diego 1 nual event signals the approach of an- quarterback Garrett Gilbert, offensive Atlanta 4 other season and hints tackle Kyle Hix, Sam Acho at the rising anticipation felt on campus- and Kheeston Randall Milwaukee 9 es across the country, from Austin to Lin- to the media days. Pittsburgh 11 coln, Neb., but much of the discussion Acho and Randall will be key pieces for this year is expected to focus on the off- defensive coordinator Will Muschamp, Philadelphia 1 field topic of conference realignment. who is tasked with rebuilding the Long- St. Louis 7 Next week will mark the final Big 12 horns’ front line after losing All-Big 12 football media days for Nebraska, which Houston 7 players Sergio Kindle, Lamarr Houston departs for the Big Ten conference in Chicago Cubs 14 and Roddrick Muckelroy. The duo will 2011. Colorado is also leaving the league, field questions about the Texas defense, with the Buffaloes still deciding whether Washington 1 which last year allowed a Big 12-fewest to join the Pac-10 in 2011 or 2012. Cincinnati 5 251.93 yards per game but struggled to Texas could play Nebraska for the fi- stop Alabama’s rushing attack in the na- nal time as a conference opponent Oct. tional championship game. 16 in Lincoln. A recent video created by Gilbert will likely attract just as much the Cornhusker athletic department en- attention in Irving after the true sopho- titled “Red Out Around the World” orig- more was thrust into the spotlight dur- inally carried the slogan “Wear Red. Be ing last year’s title game against the SPORTS Loud. Beat Texas,” although the last part Crimson Tide. Gilbert almost led the has since been removed by order of Ne- BRIEFLY Longhorns to a miraculous comeback af- braska athletic director Tom Osborne. ter taking over for the injured Colt Mc- “We normally do not call out any op- Longtime manager Lou Pinella Coy until a fourth-quarter sack ended ponent and we regret that this promo- the team’s championship hopes. to retire after this season tion has been perceived in this manner,” Gilbert will be the greenest quarter- After all those dirt-kicking, base- Osborne said about his decision. “We back on a team favored to win the con- tossing tantrums, Lou Piniella is go- have great respect for the University of ference, while Texas A&M and Oklaho- ing out with more of a whimper. Texas and want our fans to continue to ma all bring play-callers with at least Mary Kang | Daily Texan file photo This isn’t the way he envi- treat all of our opponents in a respect- sioned his final days as the Chica- one full year of starting experience to Texas head coach Mack Brown will address the media along with Garett Gilbert, Kyle ful manner.” go Cubs’ manager. the convention. Hix, Sam Acho and Kheeston Randall on July 28 in Irving. Texas head coach Mack Brown echoed The team had bigger plans, too. Osborne’s sentiment of mutual respect Piniella announced Tuesday he during an appearance at this week’s Fresh faces ing a highly successful career at Auburn, ed pressure of choosing a starting quar- will retire at the end of the season, Texas High School Coaches Association Questions will also be directed at Tom- where he guided the Tigers to an 85-40 terback, with the competition down to completing a storied and often col- convention. my Tuberville of Texas Tech and Turner record over 10 years. seniors Taylor Potts and Steven Sheffield. orful career that included 18 years “I’ve always been a Nebraska fan,” Gill of Kansas, the conference’s newest Gill inherits a Kansas program rich with Both quarterbacks will attend the media in the majors as a player and anoth- Brown said. “I love playing Nebraska; head coaches. Gill comes to the Big 12 af- talent that made it all the way to the Or- convention to answer questions, and Tu- er 22 as a manager. I love being at Nebraska. Those fans ter turning around the University of Buf- ange Bowl in 2008 but failed to win more berville isn’t expected to make his selec- The 66-year-old Piniella, who are wonderful.” falo’s program and Tuberville returns to than one conference game last season. tion until a few days before Tech’s open- made five trips to the World Series Nebraska will take the floor at The coaching after a one-year hiatus follow- In Lubbock, Tuberville faces the add- er against SMU on Sept. 5. in his career and has three cham- pionship rings, said he was look- ing forward to spending more time with his family. He didn’t rule out consulting for the Cubs or another team, but made it clear he was get- ting out of the daily grind. The battle for backup quarterback begins “It’s been a wonderful experi- ence,” he said. “There’s no way that Editor’s note: This is the second in a series ter. Garrett Gilbert will start for the Long- but his inexperience showed — he had to Vince Young to McCoy. Now they ex- I won’t cherish the memories here.” previewing the prominent position battles that horns this year, and while starting quar- only attempted 26 passes all season. While pect Gilbert to lead the way for at least two But, he added, “I’ve been away will take place during Texas’ training camp. terback is undoubtedly the most impor- his athleticism and great arm strength al- more years. The Longhorns enter train- from home since 1962. That’s about tant position on the field, backup quarter- lowed him to make throws downfield and ing camp with three quarterbacks in con- 50 years.” By Jon Parrett back may be the most important position across the middle, a lack of timing and fa- tention for the backup spot, with fifth- General manager Jim Hendry Daily Texan Staff off the field, and usually the most popu- miliarity with his receivers led to dropped year senior Sherrod Harris leading the said Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sand- The departure of Colt McCoy to the lar among the fans. Last year’s national ti- passes and four . way. If Harris can remain injury-free and berg, now managing the club’s Tri- NFL this spring marks the first time in four tle game showed just how important it can The Longhorns have been fortunate play well in training camp, he should be ple-A affiliate in Des Moines, Iowa, years that Texas will be without a quarter- be. Gilbert stepped in for the injured Mc- enough to have exceptional passers over the backup quarterback to start the season will be a candidate for the job. He back with starting experience on there ros- Coy and was spectacular at some points, the past 10 years, from Major Applewhite Sept. 4 against the Rice Owls. said Piniella’s replacement won’t be hired before the end of the season. Freshman quarterback Case MCCoy #6 Case McCoy Cowboys sign two draft picks, throws a pass With two freshman quarterbacks on still waiting for during the the roster, it’s likely that either McCoy The have signed Orange and or Wood will be redshirted this year, Freshman 2009 high school stats offensive tackle Sam Young and de- White spring and unless McCoy can separate himself fensive end Sean Lissemore to four- game. McCoy during camp, it’s likely that it will be 4,276 passing yards and year contracts. will likely be him. The younger brother of Colt 6’2” 46 Terms were not disclosed Tues- redshirted this McCoy, Case’s high school stats show day. The Cowboys have not yet an- season. he has the potential to be just as great as his brother. As a four-year starter, nounced any deals with four oth- er draft picks: receiver Dez Bryant, Case threw for 10,711 yards and 111 169 lbs 538 rushing yards , safety Akwa- touchdowns, and was named second- si Owusu-Ansah and cornerback Ja- team all-state by The Associated Press mar Wall. Eric Ou as a senior. A year spent bulking up and Contract negotiations between the Daily Texan file photo learning the offense will serve him well. Cowboys and Bryant, the receiver drafted 24th overall, began Monday. Dallas on Tuesday also released Fifth-year undrafted rookie free agent nose senior Sherrod sherrod harris #17 tackle Junior Aumavae and line- Harris drops Harris has been buried on the depth backer Donovan Woods, who back in the chart his entire career at Texas, but this signed to the team’s practice squad pocket during year could finally be his chance to see Senior 2009 stats last November. the spring substantial minutes on the field. The Training camp starts Saturday in scrimmage. He fifth-year senior played in only two San Antonio. 6’3” could finally games last year, a 59-20 season-opening see some blowout of Louisiana Monroe and a 64-7 Did not compile any minutes this Round Rock Express pitcher beat-down of UTEP, and has yet to throw passing stats season. a pass in his collegiate career. Still, Harris 215 lbs called up to Houston Astros enters training camp as the second- The Houston Astros have called string QB, and showed what he can do up Wesley Wright from Triple-A given the opportunity, going 5-8 for 76 Round Rock and the left-hander yards with a in the annual Eric Ou was scheduled to make his first ma- Orange and White spring game. Daily Texan file photo jor league start against the Chica- go Cubs. Wright was 4-0 with a 4.18 ERA Freshman in 13 starts for Round Rock. He had Connor Wood Connor Wood #18 no record and a 5.59 ERA in six re- runs the ball lief appearances with the Astros ear- during the Harris’ greatest challenger to the backup position this summer will be Freshman 2009 high school stats lier this season. Longhorns’ Ryan Dempster was expected to spring freshman Connor Wood, and while Harris owns it for now, Wood can start for the Cubs on Tuesday night. scrimmage. 2,669 passing yards and The 25-year-old Wright is 7-7 supplant him by having a great camp. 6’4” Wood 19 touchdowns with a 5.24 ERA in 126 major league Wood started in the 2010 U.S. Army All- impressed appearances. many this American Bowl, where he went 3-5 for Also for the Astros, right-hand- spring with his 56 yards and a touchdown. Even if Wood 689 rushing yards and er Felipe Paulino, who is on the dis- speed and size. doesn’t beat out Harris for the spot, his 209 lbs 13 touchdowns abled list with right shoulder tendi- size and athleticism gives Longhorn fans nitis, saw Dr. David Lintner in Hous- something positive to think about for ton and was diagnosed with a mild the future. rotator cuff strain. He is expected to Eric Ou be sidelined for four weeks. Daily Texan file photo Compiled from Associated Press reports