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Cost-cutting Wave of crickets overrun Austin layo s target TODAY UT campus experiences boom in insect population maintenance Calendar caused by seasonal factors By Destinee Hodge employees ‘Everyone’s a Daily Texan Staff neutron bomb’ Sunlight and warmer temperatures By Collin Eaton Frontier Brothers, Prayer for are not the only elements that accom- Daily Texan Staff Animals and The Paper Shapes pany the summer season — each A director of the Human Re- source Service Center said play a free show at Hole in the year, millions of crickets descend on Austin, leaving some places on cam- Wednesday that UT laid off ap- Wall at 10 p.m. pus entirely overrun. proximately 273 full-time em- The variety known as Gryllus tex- ployee positions because of bud- ‘Very good ... but ensis, more commonly the Texas field getary reasons from September not my favorite’ cricket or Southwestern field cricket, to June. “Chocolat” shows at the Alamo is the creature that overtakes the stair- On Tuesday, the Universi- Drafthouse Cinema on South wells and hallways of thousands of ty announced the layoffs of 17 Lamar as part of its Date Night buildings across the state. It was iden- maintenance and service em- series. Show starts at 7 p.m. and tified in 2000 as a different type of ployees from Campus Planning tickets cost $50. cricket from those found elsewhere in and Facilities Maintenance as the United States. part of a budget realignment ‘I’m just a “Most insects at this latitude are plan that also cut 63 funded, found in the warmer months, start- vacant positions. normal boy’ ing as early as March,” said John Ab- “[The number of layoffs rep- Blue October plays the bott, senior lecturer at UT and cura- resents] filled positions, though Paramount Theatre on its 2010 tor of entomology. “But, things real- the 273 is comprised of part- Acoustic Tour. Doors open at 8 ly get cranking about May through time folks as well,” said Deb- p.m. Tickets start at $33. August, [which] is when you see the ra Kress, director of Employ- highest density and highest diversity ee and Management Services of insects.” at the Human Resource Service Abbott said because the crickets’ Center. “It just all adds up to metabolisms are regulated by the en- 273 full-time employees.” Campus Watch vironmental temperature, dispers- The budget realignment plan ing and mating usually take place in for Campus Planning and Facil- warmer months. In addition to reg- ities Maintenance that included Stranger in the ular summer conditions, this year’s the 17 layoffs will be put into ef- house early rain provided enough moisture fect Sept. 19. It was implemented Union Building to help develop the cricket’s under- because of a directive from state A UT staff member reported ground eggs. leadership requesting that all state a non-UT subject was inside a The University is no stranger to the agencies reduce their budgets by restricted area of the building insects, and must prepare for a wave 5 to 8 percent. One-time merit-pay after being told he had to leave. of them each year. increases effective in November During the investigation, the “The two worst places for the crick- were also considered in the bud- ets would be Belmont and Main be- get realignment, according to a re- officers located the subject and cause that’s where all the lights are, port sent to CPFM staff. soon learned he had received especially at night,” UT pest control “The Staff Council is very several prior written Criminal technician Troy Muller said. “When concerned any time members Trespass Warnings. The subject we start seeing that activity, which of our staff are laid off,” Staff was taken into custody and we’re seeing now, we go around the Council Vice Chair Joe Gregory was transported to Central outside exterior and we use a prod- said. “We hope that the admin- Booking. In addition to the law uct called Larva Lur. And it’s basical- istration will continue to dili- enforcement action taken, the ly a bait that they feed on, and it kills gently seek cost-cutting mea- subject was issued another them and their babies.” sures that will avoid staff layoffs written Criminal Trespass Because of a population boom a within the University in the fu- Warning. Occurred Tuesday at few years ago, the Tower was overrun ture. We hope that these affected 12:14 p.m. Caleb Fox | Daily Texan Staff CRICKET continues on page 2 Summer attracts higher numbers of insects, including crickets, which are especially common on campus. MERIT continues on page 2 Today in history Perry stresses border, In 1942 UT hosts Subiendo academy The systematic deportation of Jews from the Warsaw Ghetto state education issues begins. for rising Hispanic students By Nolan Hicks that the state should accept the Daily Texan Staff tougher federal standards on By David Colby Gov. Rick Perry told reporters those subject matters. Daily Texan Staff at a Wednesday press conference “It’s one of the reasons that Fifty Central Texas high school that he would like to discuss im- we are moving our standards Inside students visited the University migration and border security onward and upward,” Perry this week to take part in Subiendo: with President Barack Obama. said, not addressing the feder- In News: The Academy for Rising Leaders , The White House announced al standards specifically. “When Two Austin bars make which featured a keynote address deployment plans that would you look at the [Texas Science, Playboy’s list page 2 from Gov. Rick Perry. send 250 National Guard per- Technology, Engineering and The academy was created in a sonnel to the Texas-Mexico bor- Mathematics] academies that joint effort by the LBJ School for der this week as part of a new we are offering up, when you In Opinion: Public Affairs, Texas Exes and federal effort to improve securi- look what we have, we’ve got Pay student-athletes for their the University to help prepare ty along the border. a long way to go from where video-game likenesses page 3 students to lead the next genera- “I don’t have any informa- we were. The good news out of tion of Texans. Subiendo, which tion from the administration that report is that our English is In Life&Arts: takes its name from the Span- about where they would go or above the national standard, but ‘The Kids Are All Right’ hits all ish word for “rising,” targets the what role they would play,” our math and science have got the right points page 4 Hispanic community. Perry said. “I’m pretty dis- a ways to go, there’s no doubt “The University recognizes that heartened at the numbers, the about it.” Peyton McGee | Daily Texan Staff In Sports: it plays a role in creating the lead- idea that 250 National Guard The Bill White campaign at- ers of our future and understand- Gov. Rick Perry listens to a speaker addressing Subiendo academy stu- troops is going to be a solution. tacked Perry’s statement on Tex- The battle for Texas’ third wide ing that those leaders are going to dents at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum on Wednesday. It’s not. I guess it’s better than as’ math and science standards. receiver spot page 6 come from a much more diverse, nothing, which is what we’ve “Rick Perry has had 10 years younger population,” said Veron- program, students were given Capitol on Wednesday concluded had for a long time.” as governor and 25 years in ica Vargas Stidvent, director of the the opportunity to develop their the program’s activities. He was also asked about a office to improve our pub- Center for Politics and Governance leadership and networking skills The workshop featured Perry new study that said Texas’ ed- lic schools,” said Katy Bacon, a at the LBJ School for Public Affairs. through a series of group activi- ucation standards in math and Over the course of the four-day ties. A policy presentation at the LEADERS continues on page 2 science were insufficient and IMMIGRATION continues on page 2 University to take over campus recycling

Quote to note By Destinee Hodge date requiring a certain amount of waste be recycled. Daily Texan Staff “Basically they had to cut 40 percent of their waste “Crickets are The University may be responsible for recycling its stream to landfill,” center adviser Karen Blaney said. omnivores‘ as well. own waste as soon as October. “By diverting paper, the University basically fulfilled ‘ When the Campus Environmental Center’s con- the university requirement, so they didn’t concentrate They’ll eat plant tract with Allied Waste Recycling reaches the end of its on cans and bottles.” term, UT is slated to assume the responsibility of recy- The task force was a group of environmentally con- material but they cling on campus. The University has the option of re- scious students, supported by faculty and staff, who sin- also will eat each newing the existing contract with the company or de- gle-handedly took on the responsibility of providing ciding on an alternative solution. students on campus with an opportunity to recycle. other.” What started as a student initiative by the original The recycling program began as an initiative of Stu- Recycling Task Force to raise awareness of sustainabil- dent Government, said Katie Kazziar, an original task — John Abbott ity issues on campus has become a recycling system force member. that includes more than 20 bins on campus managed “The original idea was that we would get this pro- senior lecturer and Bruno Morlan | Daily Texan Staff curator of entomology by the center, which is a student organization. gram kind of started and show the administration that Before the initiative was in place, the University only Starting in October, the University will assume the responsibility of NEWS PAGE 2 had paper recycling to comply with a 1993 state man- RECYCLE continues on page 2 recycling on campus. 2A

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THE DAILY TEXAN Volume 111, Number 36 CRICKET: Extermination 25 cents Playboy praises Austin bars CONTACT US Two of Austin’s own bars, The Continental Club and the Mean- occurs in variety of ways Main Telephone: Eyed Cat, recently made Playboy’s (512) 471-4591 list of the best bars in America. From page 1 Another tactic is to use red Playboy writer Steve Garbarino or yellow light bulbs on porch- Editor: and other staff members traveled with the insects and the stench es. Since the insects use ultravio- Lauren Winchester coast-to-coast in search what they from the decaying corpses last- let light to navigate, they cannot (512) 232-2212 consider to be the best bars. They ed for months. Muller said many see those colors as well as fluo- compiled two lists: one on dive [email protected] crickets would fly to the top of rescent light or other white-type bars, which includes the Mean- the observation deck because lights, Abbott said. Managing Editor: Eyed Cat, and a list of “America’s they were attracted to the flood- Many people opt for profes- Ben Wermund greatest bars,” which features The lights and would then get stuck. sional exterminators to come and Continental Club. (512) 232-2217 The insects are attracted to the reduce the populations for them. The Mean-Eyed Cat is located light because, as nocturnal crea- Sam Jefferson of Roberts Termite managingeditor@ at 1621 W. Fifth St. and opened tures, they use ultraviolet light to and Pest Control said they use a dailytexanonline.com in September 2004. Owner navigate. Because of what Abbott chemical that slowly kills off the Chris Marsh named his estab- News Office: lishment after the Johnny Cash calls light pollution, the crickets population by weakening them. (512) 232-2207 are provided more light sourc- “This affects their nervous song of the same name. The bar Ryan Smith | Daily Texan Staff [email protected] is as much a tribute to Cash as es at night apart from the moon, system, so that’s what normal- The Continental Club on South Congress Avenue was named one of which creates a problem. ly takes care of them, eradicates it is to Marshall’s father, who the best bars in the nation by Playboy writers. Web Office: introduced him to Cash’s music Crickets, whose natural pred- them,” he said. (512) 471-8616 as a child. ators include birds and frogs, are Abbott said another impera- [email protected] Paul Leeman, a bartender at the er Morin Scott. It is known as the In the 1960s, The Continen- not alone in appearing en masse tive is to regularly remove dead Mean-Eyed Cat, expressed his joy “granddaddy” of all music ven- tal Club became Austin’s first during the summer. Muller said crickets because they can attract Sports Office: in the bar’s selection by Playboy. ues in Austin and is rumored to burlesque club. It later evolved rats, roaches and ants also become more. (512) 232-2210 “It’s awesome. We’re all very be the first place in Travis County in the 1970s to showcase art- more prevalent on campus. “Crickets are omnivores as [email protected] excited about it,” Leeman said. to sell liquor by the drink. ists such as Stevie Ray Vaughan As the insects make their way well. They’ll eat plant material, “Hopefully it will give us a lit- “I think it’s a great honor to be and The Cobras. In 1987 Steve into elevators, homes and stair- but they also will eat each oth- Life & Arts Office: tle bump in business, which is al- recognized in a national publica- Wertheimer took ownership of wells, the question on everyone’s er,” he said. (512) 232-2209 ways nice.” tion,” said Aimee Monger, a bar- the club and has since remod- mind is how to get rid of them. Preventative measures are [email protected] The Continental Club is located tender at The Continental Club. eled it to restore the club’s origi- “The basic rule of thumb in much more convenient and ef- at 1315 S. Congress Ave. and was “All of the press is good press for nal appearance. the South is that you live [here] fective because once a high pop- Photo Office: opened in 1957 by original own- us. We’re very proud.” — Leah Wise and you’re not going to be able ulation has congregated and be- (512) 471-8618 to get rid of all things like that,” gins to die, the issue of cleaning [email protected] Abbott said. up the bodies and eliminating There are, however, ways to the stench can be daunting. Retail Advertising: MERIT: Pay-increase plan not complete minimize the insect population “What we try to do is get the (512) 471-1865 that congregates in any one area. custodians in there to vacuum all [email protected] From page 1 location of how they’ll actually The instructions go on to say, Abbott said that a tunnel ef- the dead bodies up as much as fect is created in walkways that they can, and that’s a nasty job,” Classified Advertising: spend that money.” “Merit increases for research per- staff members are considered UT President William Pow- sonnel paid 100 percent from end with a door. The crickets are Muller said. (512) 471-5244 shuffled into a dead-end area He added that the last time classifi[email protected] first for employment within the ers Jr. announced the merit rais- contract and grant accounts (26 University. Our thoughts go out es in his State of the Universi- accounts) must be given on a and are only able to escape when the University had a huge cricket to everyone who is affected by ty address Sept. 16, citing exac- permanent basis, effective Sept. a person opens the door to the problem, the mass of dead crick- inside, which is the exact oppo- ets also attracted fruit flies. The Texan strives to present all information these layoffs.” erbated salary compression and 1.” Also, private research grant fairly, accurately and completely. If Kevin Hegarty, UT’s chief fi- inequities in hiring and retain- and state research grant accounts site of what most people want. “We don’t ever want it to get we have made an error, let us know Trying to keep them out of that like it got that year where it shut about it. Call (512) 232-2217 or e-mail nancial officer, said salary policy ing faculty. will be more flexible in terms of [email protected]. instructions for the 2010-2011 fis- According to Powers’ sala- increases, which may be larger such walkways may assist in the Tower down and it got nasty cal year were issued July 7, but ry policy instructions for merit- than 2 or 3 percent. minimizing the number of in- for the tours,” he said. “It was all many administrators may not pay increases, all categories of Also, all one-time merit-pay in- sects that gather. a bad, bad deal.” COPYRIGHT have plans yet for the merit-pay employees — including teach- creases are subject to tax withhold- increases because they are one- ing assistants, assistant instruc- ings — at a flat rate of 25 percent Copyright 2010 Texas Student time only and due in November tors and graduate research as- — and retirement deductions. Media. All articles, photographs instead of September. sistants — are eligible for the Andrew Dillon, dean of the LEADERS: Gov. Perry’s speech and graphics, both in the print and “Traditionally, if we were go- merit-pay increases. The ad- School of Information, said the online editions, are the property of Texas Student Media and may not be ing to [implement] regular sal- ministration will not impose a school is paying for the mer- ary merit increases, we would limit on the “level of increase” it-pay increases with the retire- focuses on positive themes reproduced or republished in part or in whole without written permission. have been working on them an employee earns in the one- ment of a faculty member and long before now because those time pay increase or require a hiring freeze on a replacement From page 1 very state-of-the-art,” Perry said. would have been effective Sept. “justification” for not increas- for that position. “It has to be very competitive. 1,” Hegarty said. “But [because ing an employee’s salary. Deans Larry Sager, dean of the School and prominent speakers from “When you look around you TODAY’S WEATHER the merit-pay increases are one- and vice presidents are eligible of Law, said plans for how to the Hispanic community, includ- and you find that you are way, time only and are due] in No- for the increase, but Powers and fund and allocate the merit-pay ing former Secretary of Housing way out in front — alone — my and Urban Development Henry advice to you is to keep running. High Low vember, I doubt many people Provost Steven Leslie will make increases are currently being are working on a by-person al- those determinations. worked on. Cisneros. Take a chance with the opportu- 92 77 “I loved how we had so many nity of leadership.” speakers and political figures — In the midst of a re-election it was a really good opportunity. campaign, Perry focused on the Dan wants a bromance. RECYCLE: I feel like I have a better under- positives, both for the students UT to raise number, quality of bins standing of what I want to do,” at the Academy and in the state From page 1 get students to volunteer to adopt will be placed at more locations said Michael Torres, a San Mar- of Texas. a barrel, and they would have cer- across campus. The bins are cur- cos High School student who at- “The fact is we need you. We tended the academy. need your leadership, we need students were willing to recycle if tain days that they would need rently located in main areas such as to go take the recycling out of the the Perry-Castañeda Library Plaza Perry, who delivered the key- your perspective, we need your RECYCLE we had the opportunity to do so,” note address at the Bob Bullock idealism,” Perry said to the she said. barrel and drop it off on the curb, and the Gregory Gym Plaza. your copy of and the intern would pick it up,” After years of mainly recycling Texas State History Museum on students. “Keep making your Kazziar said the bins that are Wednesday, used his 15-minute voices heard, and keep making THE DAILY TEXAN still used today were donated from she said. paper, UT now sees the need to Samuel Cortez, a former UT stu- take over recycling plastic and alu- speech to discuss the changing a difference.” a local food company. world that today’s high school “I tell people on a regular basis “Basically, what we would do is dent involved with the task force minum on campus. before its responsibilities were as- “It was just a sense of responsi- students will face and to encour- that there is still a land of oppor- sumed by the center, said when bility, wanting to be responsible for age the students in attendance to tunity in America. It’s called Tex- This newspaper was written, the interns hired to drop off recy- the way waste is managed in gen- set an example for their peers. as,” Perry said. “No matter what HE AILY EXAN edited and designed with pride “We live in this incredibly your race, your creed, your po- T D T by The Daily Texan and Texas clables were off during the sum- eral, a sense of that is their respon- Student Media. mer, other students had to pick up sibility instead of the students’ re- global marketplace and the com- litical persuasion, Texas has been the slack. sponsibility,” Blaney said. petition is worldwide, so the and will continue to be the land Permanent Staff Editor ...... Lauren Winchester “There were, I think, two sum- She added that not having the preparation we make for you is of opportunity.” Managing Editor ...... Ben Wermund Associate Managing Editor ...... Francisco Marin Jr. mers — maybe three — where responsibility of recycling will al- Associate Editors ...... Heath Cleveland, Douglas Luippold ...... Dave Player, Dan Treadway there was no student worker to low the student organization to News Editor ...... Claire Cardona pick it up, so instead of it just not concentrate on other efforts. Associate News Editors...... Pierre Bertrand, Kelsey Crow, Cristina Herrera Senior Reporters ...... Collin Eaton, Nolan Hicks being picked up I drove my own “We will now focus on running IMMIGRATION: Perry rejects idea ...... Destinee Hodge, Michelle Truong Copy Desk Chief ...... Vicky Ho truck,” Cortez said. a pilot glass program,” she said. Be- Associate Copy Desk Chief ...... Elyana Barrera The center was founded in the cause glass is not recycled in many Design Editor ...... Olivia Hinton of adopting Arizona law for Texas Senior Designers ...... Veronica Rosalez, Simonetta Nieto, Suchada Sutasirisap 2002 fall semester, and its partner- places in Texas, the center aims to Special Projects Designer ...... Thu Vo Photo Editor ...... Bruno Morlan ship with Allied Waste Recycling encourage students to reduce or all states in adults with a high Associate Photo Editor ...... Lauren Gerson From page 1 Senior Photographers ...... Tamir Kalifa, Mary Kang, Peyton McGee started when it took on the task even end their use of glass bottles. school diploma is acceptable...... Derek Stout, Danielle Villasana Life&Arts Editor ...... Mary Lingwall force’s duties. Among other goals, the center White campaign spokeswom- That is not success.” Associate Life&Arts Editor ...... Madeline Crum UT will be taking the working hopes to offer a consulting ser- an. “Every election year, he Senior Entertainment Writers ...... Addie Anderson, Katherine Kloc When Perry addressed the ...... Mark Lopez, Julie Rene Tran system and improving it. Blaney vice at its events for other stu- trots out sound bites, but the La Raza National Conference Features Entertainment Writers ...... Kate Ergenbright, Gerald Rich Sports Editor ...... Dan Hurwitz said the original bins will be re- dent organizations that want to reality is that he seems to think on July 10 during its national Associate Sports Editor ...... Austin Ries Senior Sports Writers ...... Will Anderson, Chris Tavarez, Bri Thomas placed by more durable ones and reduce waste. having Texas rank 49th out of convention in San Antonio, he Comics Editor ...... Carolynn Calabrese Multimedia Editor ...... Ryan Murphy said Arizona’s immigration law Associate Multimedia Editor ...... Carlos Medina wasn’t “exactly right” for Tex- Senior Videographer ...... Joanna Mendez Editorial Adviser ...... Doug Warren as. At the press conference, Per- Issue Staff ry was asked what modifica- tions he thought were needed to Reporters ...... David Colby, Leah Wise Photographers ...... Ryan Smith, Caleb Fox make the law “right” for Texas. Sports Writer ...... Jon Parrett Children are “The idea that private citi- Life&Arts Writer ...... Neha Aziz Columnists ...... Emily Grubert, Jonathan Rienstra zens would have the ability to Page Designer ...... Adriana Merlo Copy Editors ...... Andie Shyong, Reese Rackets, Benjamin Miller file a lawsuit against a police of- Comics Artists ...... Gabe Alvarez, Yasmine Pirouz, Aron Fernandez our future ...... Jonathan Kuykendall, Melissa Lu ficer, creating a new cause of ac- ...... Jin Kwon, Michael Bowman tion, isn’t right for Texas. I don’t Web Technician ...... Melanie Gasmen think anyone in Texas wants to see that approach.” Perry said. He didn’t say if he would sup- Advertising Be a positive role model working Director of Advertising ...... Jalah Goette port such a bill in Texas if such Retail Advertising Manager ...... Brad Corbett an adjustment is made. Account Executive/Broadcast Manager ...... Carter Goss Campus/National Sales Consultant ...... Joan Bowerman with elementary-age kids in the afternoons. Instead, he claimed the fed- Assistant to Advertising Director ...... C.J. Salgado Student Advertising Director ...... Kathryn Abbas eral government had failed to Student Advertising Managers ...... Ryan Ford, Meagan Gribbin Student Account Executives ...... Rene Gonzales, Cody Howard, Josh Valdez secure the border and that fail- ...... Cameron McClure, Daniel Ruszkiewkz ure was driving states to take ...... Josh Phipps, Victoria Kanicka Classified Clerks ...... Teresa Lai Sites at over 70 elementary Work hours immigration and border secu- Special Editions, Editorial Adviser ...... Elena Watts Web Advertising ...... Danny Grover rity policy enforcement into Special Editions, Student Editors...... Kira Taniguchi schools. 2:15–5:45/6:30 pm Graphic Designer Interns ...... Alyssa Peters, Suchada Sirisap their own hands. Senior Graphic Designer ...... 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VIEWPOINT Pay student-athletes to use Who subsidizes their likenesses in video games By Jonathan Rienstra There are some people fighting EA’s ac- whom? Daily Texan Columnist tions. A group of former and current ath- letes, led by former Nebraska quarterback Once upon a time, when Capital Metro was a more lucra- I enjoy playing “NCAA Football 10” on Sam Keller, have sued EA for using their tive enterprise, it had no problem subsidizing the orange-and- my Xbox. Aside from “2010 FIFA World likenesses without any financial compen- white UT shuttles that ferry students to and from campus via Cup South Africa,” it is probably the most- sation. It seems that Keller and his peers 18 routes that snake throughout the city. played game in my apartment, especially have a strong case. In fact, Cap Metro was giddy to have our business. Students during college football season. There have After all, anyone who has played the flocked to shuttles in droves, and in addition to increasing rid- been epic showdowns in my living room game knows “QB No. 12” is McCoy, not ership, the transit authority was eligible for increased funding as my roommates and I go head-to-head. I a McCoy-ish quarterback. The fact that from federal grants. usually play as Texas (obviously) or Geor- Crabtree was paid to be on the cover of Now, with a budget dripping in red ink after years of mis- gia Tech (I love me some triple-option ac- the game, just a year removed from be- management and inefficiency, Cap Metro is reconsidering its tion), and I usually lose because I am not ing anonymous “WR No. 5,” shows that Daily Texan Staff Texan Daily contract with UT and looking to shift the burden of funding the very good. | EA had obviously used that players’ like- shuttles onto the University. But that part does not bother me near- nesses in past editions. Meanwhile Crab- Currently, UT pays 49 percent of the cost to run the shuttles. ly as much as the fact that when I play tree’s former teammates will continue to In the past 10 years, that’s cost Cap Metro $108.1 million, with as Texas, “QB No. 12” is throwing touch- provide EA with free source material and UT chipping in $52.8 million. downs to “WR No. 8.” The Colt McCoy- receive no compensation. But EA isn’t the If Cap Metro were to charge UT more money to use the shut- Jordan Shipley bromance is completely only institution to blame. tles, that cost would be passed on to students — most like- lost. I want the bromance. The NCAA, the bastion of draconian But the NCAA and its archaic bylaws re- laws normally only found in North Korea,

ly through increased student fees. In 2009-2010, 16 percent of Illustration by Melissa Lu student fees were used to fund UT shuttles, which is 3 percent fuse to allow it, all in the name of protect- turned a blind eye to the players in their more than students pay to fund the Texan Union. That means ing the concept of the “student-athlete.” licensing agreement with EA. It did so be- each student paid $121.27 last year to the transit authority, ac- The problem is by doing so, the NCAA spineless in the face of Electronic Arts, cause rightfully paying the players would cording to the Student Services budget. isn’t helping the players but, rather, is the studio that develops the “NCAA have taken a big chunk out of its profits. “There’s no reason you have to subsidize all your services. stealing from them. Football” brand. In a lovely turn of corporate legalese, If we can get full cost recovery, then we should,” said Norm When I play as Texas, I am picking a EA is in the best possible position: Use spokesman Bob Williams wrote in an e- Chafetz, a member of Cap Metro’s board of directors, accord- team that is virtually identical to the actu- the players’ full attributes minus names, mail that the NCAA “does not attempt to ing to the Austin American-Statesman. al product on the field. “QB No. 12” looks, profit from it and don’t pay any of the profit from the likenesses of Mr. Keller or But the subsidy isn’t merely a handout that Cap Metro gen- acts and performs exactly as McCoy does. players because the NCAA won’t allow it. any other student-athletes, nor does it li- erously bestows upon UT without any financial benefits. There is no doubt that the player is Mc- In July 2009, the month that “NCAA Foot- cense EA to use those images.” I believe First, it’s important to note that UT students already fund Coy. “DE No. 81” plays strangely similar ball 10” came out, the game sold 613,900 the phrase to describe that line is “that their shuttle use in two ways: through student fees and a 1-per- to Sam Acho, who just happens to have copies between Xbox 360 and Playstation dog don’t hunt.” cent sales tax that every Austin resident pays. In effect, stu- the jersey No. 81 in real life. The team’s 3, making it the top-selling game of the The NCAA demands a lot from its stu- dents pay for the shuttle twice from their own pockets. roster is full of players who have the same month. On the cover of the Xbox 360 edi- dent-athletes and gives nothing in return. Students are also subsidized less than the average Austinite number and attributes as their real-world tion was Michael Crabtree, former Texas It is time for EA to give the players their to use Cap Metro. On regular bus routes, passenger fares only counterparts, but no names. Tech wide receiver and thorn in the side of due. Hopefully, Keller will succeed, and cover 10 percent of the transit authority’s operating costs and It is not because collegiate football UT fans. He was the only athlete involved in “NCAA Football 12” I will be able to taxpayer dollars fund the rest — a fact that Pat Clubb, UT’s players are shy. No, the NCAA, which with the game who received any financial see “Gilbert” on the back of Garrett Gil- vice president for university operations, pointed out to the has laws forbidding a student-athlete’s compensation, and that was only because bert’s jersey and not “QB No. 7.” likeness from being used for his or her he had already been drafted by the San Statesman. By Mahala Guevara personal financial gain, has turned Francisco 49ers. Rienstra is a journalism junior. UT students also help pad Cap Metro’s ridership numbers as Daily Texan Columnist 5.41 million students boarded shuttles in 2008-2009. According to its 2010 budget, Cap Metro’s main goal is to double rider- ship by 2025 (and, by extension, rake in more federal money). GALLERY The relationship between UT and Cap Metro is a mutually ben- eficial one: Students inflate ridership numbers and in turn re- ceive the benefit of cheap transportation. If the transit author- ity alters the relationship to benefit their company at the ex- pense of students, then it becomes parasitic. In contract discussions, Cap Metro officials need to remem- ber that they rely on UT students to operate and, in many ways, UT students are the ones subsidizing Cap Metro. — Lauren Winchester for the editorial board

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e future of climate policy THE FIRING LINE Consider platonic relationships By Emily Grubert fur regulations for years now, and a new ruling was ally cost hundreds of dollars). Daily Texan Columnist issued in early July. The new rules seriously restrict The EPA claims it still supports markets as a sulfur and nitrogen oxide emissions, which are re- means to reduce pollution. Admittedly, it is faced Always interested to see what Domestic and international climate policy must sponsible for acid rain and other health concerns. with the task of protecting human health at the ex- shocking or taboo topic The Daily proceed without new insight from Steve Sch- There is talk of carbon emitters trying to make a pense of emissions permit market value, but it’s Texan has chosen, I hesitantly turned neider, a brilliant and impassioned climatologist trade that would exchange carbon regulations in re- hard to convince investors to seriously engage with to Wednesday’s Hump Day article. and Stanford University professor who tragical- turn for relaxed regulations on other pollutants. a market that could disappear with new scientif- Although I think the author makes a ly died on Monday. This is not the right way to go. ic information. decent point of “being your own safety Eulogized as a climate warrior by The New Another issue is how stable any long-term car- Carbon dioxide is widely acknowledged as a net” and enjoying the modern freedom York Times’ Andy Revkin, Schneider was in- bon market will be. Notably, the sulfur and nitro- pollutant whose emission location doesn’t mat- to date and explore, I found one vital volved in the field of climate study for decades gen oxide regulations focus on the localized health ter, so the sulfur market problem of needing to re- type of fulfilling relationships missing: and was well-known for strong and meticulously impacts of acid rain-generating emissions: It mat- strict trades so that emissions don’t get concentrat- opposite-sex platonic. supported statements. Those of us lucky enough ters where emissions occur. ed won’t happen, right? Well, not really. Research The author seems to be under the to have learned the climate science (and policy) Acid rain regulations have been a poster child for suggests that concentrated, elevated levels of car- impression that a sexual relationship is ropes from Schneider in the classroom and else- environmental regulatory success. The original cap- bon dioxide that remain in the atmosphere over the best way to explore and fulfill dif- where — including at last December’s Copen- and-trade market was established to deal with acid cities can contribute to higher ozone levels. Addi- ferent parts of your life. Although sex hagen climate conference — were repeatedly en- rain in the United States, and the market for emis- tionally, there’s the issue of allowing international can be an important part of a relation- couraged and warned to “know thy stuff.” Sch- sions allowances has been functioning since 1995. and domestic carbon offsets into the market, and ship, it is far from necessary. I know neider was adamant about making sure we rec- The program achieved its emissions limitation goals the integrity of those offsets is often dubious. Not a plenty of male-female pairs who are ognize nuances and understand the limits of our on schedule and at dramatically lower cost than ex- great background for a robust, trusted market. friends — best friends in fact. These platonic relationships with members own knowledge. He reminded us that we can- pected, and it serves as the model for the European Economic theory says markets are a good way of the opposite sex are vital in fulfill- not claim interdisciplinarity without multidisci- Union carbon market — and will ostensibly serve to regulate pollution, but implementation details ing my life. In fact, these friends have plinary expertise and we should get going on the as a model for any U.S. carbon market. are vital. Keeping a market robust automatically helped keep my romantic relationships multidisciplinary expertise. But there’s a problem: Cap-and-trade markets makes it harder to adjust regulation in light of new more stable. It is helpful having a guy He will be sorely missed, but his work and rely on the principle that the location of emissions information later on. Mandates can be inefficient explain to me that “guys are stupid. his principles will continue to live on in those doesn’t really matter. If the goal is for the entire U.S. since they don’t encourage innovative technolo- Women are crazy, and guys are stu- he taught. to emit some number of tons of sulfur dioxide, half gies; technology-independent performance stan- pid.” It is hard to find that sort of blunt Domestic policy is embroiled in its own little cri- those emissions can be in Austin, half can be in San dards may be a better option. honesty among women. sis of disciplinarity, as politics and economics strug- Antonio and the rest of the nation can emit noth- But that all assumes that direct regulation of car- I simply wish more people would gle to balance energy, climate and non-climate envi- ing. That is an unrealistic but policy-compliant sce- bon emissions is desirable. It is, if you’re trying to realize that sex does not solve prob- ronmental concerns. Senate Majority Leader Harry nario. What often happens is that sulfur emissions get to a predetermined level of emissions. If your lems and enjoying a person’s company Reid is expected to introduce an energy bill for de- get concentrated in certain areas, relying on pollu- goal is to move the economy toward greater sus- can be all about the person and not bate on July 26. Given the delicate balance among tion permits rather than cleaning up smokestacks. tainability and better long-term environmental about the bedroom. It does take other the various systems energy and climate touch — Sulfur and nitrogen oxides pose local health prob- characteristics, fund innovation directly. Making people to make your own life whole. air, water, land, economy, society and many others lems, though, and the new EPA rules have tried to pollution expensive can be helpful, but only if you But you don’t need to sleep around to — a last-minute bill is somewhat alarming. correct the problem in part by restricting trading simultaneously try to make less-polluting technol- accomplish it. More alarming are some of the whisperings about across state lines. The prices for emissions permits ogies available and less expensive. what the bill may look like. The Environmental Pro- have dropped dramatically, with sulfur emissions — Stephanie Taylor tection Agency has been attempting to tighten sul- permits costing basically $0 today (they have usu- Grubert is an energy and Earth resources graduate student. Biochemistry graduate Student Life&Arts Editor: Mary Lingwall E-mail: [email protected] 4 Phone: (512) 232-2209 Thursday, July 22, 2010 LIFE&ARTS www.dailytexanonline.com THE DAILY TEXAN Cheap apps for iPhone locate concerts, taxis By Gerald Rich, Free Menstrual Calendar Mary Lingwall & Madeline Crum For those of us Daily Texan Staff who kicked the It’s the weekend and you’re pill and are still de- bored. You don’t want to go to pending on con- your usual restaurant, and you doms and the with- don’t want to start doing home- drawal method to stay pregnan- work for Monday. So, instead of cy-free, Tamtris Web Services texting everyone you know to Inc. has created a free app that ask where the party is, here are can track a woman’s periods and seven cheap iPhone apps that predict days when pregnancy is can help you make the best of possible. Of course, Tamtris does your weekend. not tout its app as a medical de- vice and no one should trust it Thrillist 100 percent, but it is still a helpful tool. After a few months of track- Not to insult sta- ing your period, the app will ple campus restau- highlight the day you should rants such as Mad- start your period on its calen- am Mam’s or Ker- dar. The app also provides infor- bey Lane, but some- mation about intercourse — both times a change of pace is needed. unprotected and protected — Thrillist compiles all the newest and pregnancy. This app is fun, restaurants and bars in Austin into helpful, and can help give a busy a handy list or an even more con- co-ed peace of mind. venient map centralized to your location. One of the best things, though, is that this free app also Classics Bruno Morlan | Daily Texan Staff shows new food trailers, which can Critics say book come in handy when you’re not up Mexican martinis from Trudy’s Restaurant and Bar can be enjoyed on the outdoor patio and are served with the shaker for quick refills. apps strip reading to trying an expensive restaurant. of its romantic na- ture with no more turning of crisp pag- iConcertCal es while breathing in the familiar The bane of exist- scents of ink and paper. But, they Let loose with Mexican martinis ing in the live music do come in handy if you’re look- dy’s Restaurant and Bar is the Peace on the patio Sippin’ down south capital of the world ing for a way to kill time that’s a place to be. On Mondays, Tru- is that you never little more intellectually stimulat- If you enjoy the flavor of a mar- dy’s serves its Mexican martinis Although it’s a 20-minute drive know which band ing than, say, iTetris. Plus, in ad- THIRSTY garita but don’t prefer all the sug- at half-price. Its Mexican marti- from campus, Jack Allen’s Kitch- is playing. For $2.99, this app al- dition to offering everything from ar and ice, Garrido’s is where you nis are refreshing with the per- en is a great escape from a class- phabetically organizes all the con- Homer to Mark Twain, Classics THURSDAY should go to wet your whistle. Nes- fect balance of lime, sweetness room setting. You can find the res- certs going on in Austin, or wher- has a wooden bookshelf display, tled next to a bridge at Fourth and and saltiness. taurant close to the Oak Hill “Y” ever you may be. It can even sync making your e-reading experi- By Addie Anderson Nueces streets, the patio is a great Served in a martini glass gar- on Highway 71. up with iTunes to show you any ence seem more tangible. So, while place to enjoy a cold drink and feel Former Z’Tejas Southwestern upcoming concerts for artists and skimming through Aldous Hux- Tex-Mex reigns supreme in Aus- nished with two olives, the the day’s heat slip away. Grill employees Jack Gilmore bands you already have in your ley’s and George Orwell’s works tin, and with the cuisine’s over- and Tom Kamm opened Jack music library. Combine that with bemoaning the intersection of art whelming presence, trash-can Allen’s, which serves up Tex- a search engine, and you’ll nev- and technology may seem para- punch at a frat party is just about as cuisine in an upscale at- er miss your favorite bands when doxical on a tiny, pixelated screen, the only drink that is as notorious Served in a small tumbler glass, [Garrido’s Mexican mosphere that’s not too pric- they come to town. you can now do so for only $2.99. as the Mexican martini, a cocktail martini] has a slight orange tinge and a lime-orange ey. Happy-hour specials are of- made with tequila, Cointreau, lime avor that makes the cocktail easy to drink. fered seven days a week, so the juice and olives. drinks are affordable. RunPee Mobile Call A Cab Sometimes served in huge por- You can choose to sit in the You’re finally able There are a ton tions — I’m looking at you, Tru- lounge or on the covered pa- to watch “Inception” of cab-calling apps dy’s — and sometimes offered tio, which I suggest, to relax or see “Salt” for the available for pur- drink also comes with a shak- The waiter recommended the in more reasonable proportions, and enjoy Jack’s Mexican Marti- first time when that chase, but Call A er, so you get about three drinks Mexican martini before I even or- Mexican martinis have been, and ni, made with Sauza Conmem- feeling hits you: Cab is free to down- with one order. dered it, and I was pleasantly sur- will remain, a local favorite. orativo, Cointreau, olive juice, You have to pee. You really don’t load. Tired and tipsy downtown Perhaps that’s why the wait- prised by the drink. Served in a fresh lime and served in a shak- want to miss what’s about to hap- patrons can now find the closest er will warn you after order- small tumbler glass, it has a slight er. The beverage is cold and tasty, pen next, but then again you real- cab with just the push of a button. Mexican Martini Monday ing your second that you will be orange tinge and a lime-orange but doesn’t stand out on the large ly don’t want to ruin the theater’s Basically, the app knows where If you’re sick of studying or cut off after two Mexican marti- flavor that makes the cocktail easy cocktail menu. Order it, though, seat. RunPee Mobile gives you a you are and knows where all the don’t have much to do on the nis. But, don’t let that stop you to drink. I thought it would be too and you’ll be glad you did. It’s list of the best scenes you can miss cabs in Austin are. So, when you following Tuesday, then Mex- from enjoying Mexican Mar- sweet, but was impressed by its pairs well with the Tex-Mex dish- to quickly duck out of the theater need a cab, just open the app — the ican Martini Monday at Tru- tini Monday — two is plenty. subtlety and freshness. es Jack Allen’s serves. and relieve yourself, all for free. It nearest cab will be at the top of the Honorable mentions include Iron will even tell you what happens in queue. And, if you have problems Cactus, Fonda San Miguel, Maud- the next scene in case your quick with certain companies, you can ie’s Tex-Mex and Cedar Door. bathroom break isn’t so quick. just keep scrolling down.

MOVIE REVIEW THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT Indie dramedy explores family life, relationships

By Neha Aziz Daily Texan Staff The latest release from in- dependent-film director Lisa Cholodenko, “The Kids Are All Right,” made its debut at the Sundance Film Festival summer concert series in January and has since pre- miered at the Los Angeles and Sydney film festivals, becom- ing one of the must-see films of the summer. The film stars big-screen vet- erans Annette Bening (“Ameri- JULY 30 - 8PM can Beauty”) and Julianne Moore (“Children of Men”) as Nic and Jules, a gay married couple with two children in California. The two could not be more different: The Kids Are All Alright Nic is a doctor with a driven, independent spirit while Jules Director: Lisa Cholodenko is more easygoing and cannot seem to pick a career. Grade: B+ 2906 Fruth St. Their eldest child Joni, played by Mia Wasikowska (“Alice in 512.480.9562 Wonderland”), is about to start her $5 at Door first year of college. Josh Hutcher- struggles and flaws that he or son (“Journey to the Center of the she must deal with, from in- Earth”) plays the couple’s young- dulging in too much red wine er jock son, Laser. Both Joni and to insecurity. Each character Laser were conceived through ar- is given time throughout the tificial insemination. film to become complex and After constant pleas from her accessible. Federal! State! Local! - 9:30PM brother, Joni finally decides to The social issues surrounding contact their biological father gay marriage play a role in the since she has just turned 18 years film as well, but the film isn’t Marmalakes - 10:15 PM old. Enter Paul, played with an pigeonholed by its lesbian lead abundance of charm by Mark characters. And, it seems that Ruffalo (“Shutter Island”), a res- is exactly what Cholodenko is Built By Snow -11 PM taurant owner and bachelor. trying to convey — that every From here, the film dives into family has its demons, no mat- the relationships between each ter if someone has two moms or TSM of the family members and how a mom and dad. Paul’s presence could fit into or “The Kids Are All Right” is a break these relationsips. film that is heartfelt and enjoy- TEXAS STUDENT MEDIA “The Kids Are All Right” ex- able, and each scene is perfectly FOR MORE INFO CALL 512.471.1865 Streaming online 24/7 on KVRX.org plores the ups and downs of executed with the right amount family life. Each character has of comedy and drama. 5A CLASS/COMICS

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Sports Editor: Dan Hurwitz E-mail: [email protected] 6 Phone: (512) 232-2210 Thursday, July 22, 2010 SPORTS www.dailytexanonline.com THE DAILY TEXAN MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SIDELINE Round Rock catcher has major league attitude MLB American League

By Austin Ries time he makes it back to the clubhouse. er was a gift from his mother, something he jor league baseball: acting like a profession- Texas 1 Daily Texan Staff “She’s my biggest fan and she motivates has gotten used to over the years playing al. Whether it was hanging out and talking Detroit 4 A small, yellow keychain dangles from me a lot,” Esposito said. “She has every box professional baseball. He says she likes to with Jim Edmonds or watching from the the roof of Brian Esposito’s locker inside the score from every game I played in from remain as big a part in his life as she can, dugout, becoming a professional is like de- Tampa Bay 5 Round Rock Express clubhouse. The em- the day I signed in 2000 ‘til now, and she sending packages or letters, making phone veloping hitting and fielding tools. Baltimore 4 blem is tucked in the right corner — below puts her two cents in because she probably calls and going to church to say her prayers And everything about Esposito screams his nameplate and above the collection of knows the game as well as I do.” for her son whom she and her husband professional. From the field to the media, he LA Angels 6 hanging blue and red jerseys, black leath- For example, last week when the Ex- spent hours working with and driving to knows what it takes. NY Yankees 10 er catcher’s mitts and assortment of perfect- press were in Albuquerque, N.M. — a games, practices and tournaments. Too many times, Esposito has watched ly aligned baseball cleats and sneakers — two-hour time difference from New York Now with the Express, Esposito has played players make it to “The Show” and not Cleveland 0 but visible nonetheless. The background of — Esposito’s mom stayed up to listen to with six different MLB organizations and is stick because of something they did off the Minnesota 6 the keychain, the color of an unripe banana, the whole game and still made it to work on his 13th different team. But through all field or in the clubhouse. You could say for Toronto 2 forces passers-by to squint their eyes to early the next morning. the travel and change, Esposito has become a Triple-A ballplayer, he already acts like he Kansas City 4 make out the silhouetted figure at the fore- is in the majors. front of the rectangular piece of plastic. It is “I learned to act as if you’re in the big Boston 4 a portrait of Jesus Christ with a few words leagues because certain people do things here Oakland 6 reading, “God Bless the Esposito family.” that wouldn’t fly up there,” Esposito said. Nothing more. Nothing philosophical or I learned to act as if you’re in the big leagues ...” It’s a lesson he likes to pass on to every- National League cliche. Just direct, simple and a reminder of one he meets on the baseball field. From Esposito’s responsibility to the people who — Brian Esposito, Round Rock catcher the young Little League kids or college- Washington 8 love him. Those five simple words mean ‘‘ bound players he teaches to teammates Cincinnati 5 the world to the 31-year-old Express catch- such as former Express catcher Jason Cas- er from Staten Island, N.Y., who doesn’t get tro, who made his debut with the Astros Milwaukee 3 a chance to see the people he considers the “That gives me motivation to keep going what he likes to call a “student of the game” last month and is hitting .177 with a dou- Pittsburgh 15 most important in his life very often. and keep playing,” Esposito said. “There are by constantly watching and learning about ble and two home runs in 19 games this Esposito’s mother is as obsessed with days when it’s tough, when you’re not play- every aspect and every position. season, it’s all the same. Colorado 2 the game of baseball as her son Brian. She ing as well as you want, but you sit down “I call it ‘double-dipping’ because I’m Esposito and Castro lived together in Florida 5 listens to the games on the radio from her and think about what and who you are really still playing and still working to get back spring training and became good friends, home in New York. And afterward, Espos- playing for ... and you put it in perspective.” to the big leagues, but at the same time but Esposito says that while he helped him Houston 4 ito can expect a call or text message by the The keychain hanging in Esposito’s lock- I kind of watch and see what moves are as much as he could, Castro didn’t need Chi Cubs 3 made in certain situations in terms of much mentoring. managing and coaching,” Esposito said. “He was a guy that was major league “Managing the bullpen is an intricate part ready on and off the field,” Esposito said. “I of the game, and I like to look at what in- knew what my role was, to back him up in SPORTS fluences those decisions.” case anything happened, and he knew I was But first, Esposito would like to get an- here in case he ever needed something.” BRIEFLY other taste of the big leagues, something Now, with Castro gone, Esposito is he got back on June 2, 2007, when he was splitting time with Venezuelan native Ed- Ryan urges end to auction, with the St. Louis Cardinals. Esposito was win Bellorin. ready to buy Texas Rangers called up at the last second when Yadi Mo- “[Esposito] has caught a lot of games. Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan lina broke his wrist, and against the Astros He’s been around and has done a decent job Ryan called on a federal bankrupt- in Houston, the 6-foot-1-inch, 200-pound behind the plate for us, so it’s a nice pres- cy judge Wednesday to auction catcher entered the game in the eighth in- ence to have,” Express manager Marc Bom- off the Texas Rangers on Aug. 4 as ning as a defensive replacement. He re- bard said. planned, saying a delay could hurt corded one putout and was left strand- Batting .217 in 28 games with one home the team and maybe even cost them ed in the on-deck circle when Astros clos- run and 11 RBIs, Esposito knows he can slugger Josh Hamilton. er Brad Lidge ended the game by striking play at the big-league level; he just has to Ryan testified in his capacity as the out Ryan Ludwick. get back. team’s president, though he and Pitts- “You look back on it and say, ‘As a kid, I And it starts with the simplest of actions. burgh sports attorney Chuck Green- dreamed of playing in a major league game Something his mom has told him since he berg have the endorsement of Ma- — and I got to.’ So, I’ll always have that to was 9 years old — stay focused. jor League Baseball to buy the Rang- fall back on,” Esposito said. “I was happy to The words aren’t hanging in his locker or ers and would love to close the deal be there, but I would have been more happy something he learned in the big leagues, but soon. The sale has been anything but smooth and is now part of a conten- to stay and get some playing time and prove he reads them often during the season in let- tious bankruptcy proceeding. what I’m capable of doing.” ters and cards. Courtesy of Round Rock Express Creditors and even the court-ap- For the short time he was there, Esposi- They all say the same thing: “Stay fo- pointed restructuring officer want Express catcher Brian Esposito has played with six different MLB organizations. to learned one of the biggest lessons in ma- cused. Love you, Mom.” the auction delayed so other bidders can line up financing. The Greenberg-Ryan group, which has bid about $575 million, FOOTBALL opposes a delay because its financing guarantee is set to expire Aug. 12. Ryan also said the auction should be held as planned to avoid distrac- tions as the Rangers make a run for Third receiver spot is Chiles’ to lose the American League West title and their first postseason berth since Editor’s note: This is the third in a series school history leave for the NFL. Limas cord-setting season last year when he made the third wide receiver will be heated dur- 1999. He also worried about having previewing the prominent position battles that Sweed was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steel- 116 catches and scored 13 touchdowns. ing camp, with players vying for recog- financing in order for next season will take place during Texas’ training camp. ers in 2008. Quan Cosby was signed as a This year, Texas returns two of its top nition. When offensive coordinator Greg and told the judge he was specifical- free agent by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2009. three performers from last season in Mal- Davis promised more of an emphasis on ly worried about keeping Hamilton, By Jon Parrett And Jordan Shipley was drafted by the Ben- colm Williams and James Kirkendoll, who the running game, the third wide receiver whose .357 batting average through Daily Texan Staff gals earlier this year. In each of those years, enter camp as the starters. The dismissals spot became even more competitive as the Tuesday leads the major leagues. In the past three years, Texas has seen Texas wide receivers posted better numbers of Dan Buckner and Brandon Collins from Horns will likely run more pro-sets, some- “I don’t know that I want to be some its most prolific wide receivers in than the last, culminating in Shipley’s re- the team in the winter ensure the battle for times not using a third receiver at all. there [if] Josh Hamilton doesn’t come back next year,” Ryan said. Senior John Chiles handles JOHN CHILES #5 Cowboys begin camp Saturday the ball during This time last year, John Chiles with eyes on Super Bowl trophy warm-ups was making the move from backup before a game For the Dallas Cowboys, the quarterback to wide receiver. Chiles’ Junior 2009 stats against Texas road home could lead to the next Tech last agility in tight spaces proved to transition Super Bowl. season. well to the position, and he was able to Since the end of last season, make an impact on the field right away, 6’2” 34 receptions and even before that, Jerry Jones even though four players had more has constantly reminded his experience in the position. Chiles started Cowboys that Super Bowl XLV seven games last season and finished will be played at their own stadi- 319 yards, in the top five in receptions, yards and 210 lbs um in February. touchdowns and should start the year three touchdowns “Our owner lets us know the as the Longhorn’s third wide receiver game is at Cowboys Stadium and Eric Ou behind Malcolm Williams and James he would love his team to play in Daily Texan file photo Kirkendoll. it,” Pro Bowl linebacker DeMarcus Ware said. “We are doing every- thing we can get to get there.” Marquise But long before the possibili- MARQUISE GOODWIN #8 Goodwin runs ty of being the first host team ever in a Super Bowl, or even playing a Marquise Goodwin starts camp behind with the ball in last season’s 2010 regular season game, the de- Chiles on the depth chart but within striking Sophomore 2009 stats national fending NFC East champion Cow- distance and could grab the spot if he performs championship boys have quite a summer trip. well enough. Goodwin played in all 14 games game against Training camp begins Saturday as a freshman, starting in two, and finished 5’9” 30 receptions Alabama. at the Alamodome in San Antonio. the season with the third-most receptions by That begins a five-week stretch a freshman in UT history. Goodwin is a world- in which the Cowboys will travel class track athlete who won gold in the long more than 6,500 miles, practice in jump and 4x100 meter relay at this year’s 175 lbs 279 yards, three different cities and play pre- World Junior Championships. His great speed one touchdown season games in four stadiums. allowed him to make waves on special teams “We’re America’s team, every- last year, returning 16 kickoffs for 349 yards and body wants to see us,” receiver a touchdown. He also blocked a punt that led Caleb Bryant Miller Roy Williams said. to a touchdown. Daily Texan file photo Dallas will be the first full squad to begin camp, but Cleve- land rookies report Friday. Rook- DeSean Hales ies for New England and San Di- streaks past a ego report Sunday, and every NFL defender after team will be in camp by Aug. 1. catching a pass DESEAN HALES #3 Sophomore 2009 stats For the third time in four years, in the spring DeSean Hales starts camp looking up at 17 of the 32 teams will conduct scrimmage. Chiles and Goodwin on the depth chart, training camp at home. and will need to look like Roy Williams 5’11” Super Bowl champion New Or- during camp if he hopes to surpass them. leans opens camp at home July 29. Hales appeared in nine games last season One reception for 2 But before the Saints won the title at wide receiver and on special teams, but yards last year, the previous three Super only had one catch. He increased his stock 175 lbs Bowl winners had all held camp by leading all receivers with three catches away from home. for 77 yards in the spring scrimmage. “Nobody cares where we prac- tice. People care about whether we win,” linebacker Bradie James said. Eric Ou Daily Texan file photo Compiled from Associated Press reports