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THE WEEK Local artists sing Cactus’ praises AHEAD Musicians band together performances by Austin-based Public discussion Friday musicians and remarks by city to save University icon leaders. The rally was com- allows students chance to posed primarily of alumni and through rally on campus community members. voice questions, concerns TODAY By Shabab Siddiqui Curious students, staff and By Lena Price Daily Texan Staff faculty members weaved in Daily Texan Staff In Sports: Shooting out Accompanied by a guitar, fid- and out of the rally scene, some The Texas Union Board voted at of a season slump dle and harmonica, the words stopping to sign a petition to the end of its Friday meeting to send of the crowd’s half-song-half- keep the Cactus open. Zacha- three proposals concerning the Cac- Men’s basketball vs. Okla- chant were loud and clear. ry Bidner, government senior tus Cafe’s future to the Office of the homa, 8 p.m., Frank Erwin “Don’t mess with Cactus — and co-founder of the Student Vice President for further evaluation. Center Cafe of Texas.” Friends of the Cactus Cafe, said The meeting was meant to pro- About 70 people showed up the group gathered more than vide students and communi- Calendar: Peace Corps at the West Mall on Friday for a 1,500 signatures as of Sunday ty members with an opportuni- director speaks at UT rally in support of keeping the evening. ty to formally voice concerns and Conversation with U.S. Peace Cactus Cafe open in its current State Rep. Elliott Naishtat, ask questions about the three pro- location and form. posals regarding the future direc- Corps Director Aaron Wil- whose legislative jurisdic- Katherine Medlin | Daily Texan Staff The midday rally was host- tion includes UT, said closing tion of the cafe. The board is not a liams about the role of the David Garza and Scrappy Jud Newcomb perform at a rally held by ed by the Student Friends of Peace Corps in today’s world Student Friends of the Cactus Cafe on Friday at the West Mall. the Cactus Cafe and featured CAFE continues on page 2 UNION continues on page 2 at the Etter-Harbin Alum- ni Center, Connally Ballroom, 5 p.m. On TSTV: Watch it KVR News 9 p.m. College Pressbox 9:30 p.m. GLBT citizens rally against homophobia TUESDAY In Sports: That strange sport with the brooms Our writer throws stones in a curling feature. Calendar: TOMS Shoes founder speaks at UT Blake Mycoskie, founder and chief shoe giver of TOMS Shoes, will speak at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center Ballroom at 6:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY In News: Watch as your tuition is determined The UT System Board of Re- gents is meeting in Austin and will set tuition. Watch the webcast at www.utsys- tem.edu/BOR/meetings/we- bcasts.htm from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. In Life&Arts: UT virgins Hump Day explores the world of 20-something vir- gins in the third part of the sex profile series. Derek Stout | Daily Texan Staff Jeff Butler, coach of the Shady Ladies softball team, addresses the crowd at the March Against Hate on Saturday afternoon. THURSDAY Gay softball team leads Austin community in march against hate crimes, intolerance In News: No taxation By Alex Geiser a UT marketing senior, and Matt Chants were heard emanating as prominent community mem- termined and supportive spirit of Daily Texan Staff Morgan, 29, led the crowd with from the crowd as they marched bers spoke about the need for the the Austin community. without representation Hundreds of supporters re- their GLBT-friendly softball team, down Lavaca Street, condemn- elimination of ignorance. “The time for ignorance and Stop the Cuts Coalition ral- traced the steps of two men who the Shady Ladies, from gay bar ing acts of hate and applauding Shady Ladies head coach Jim hate is over,” he said to the ap- ly on the West Mall at 11:30 were allegedly attacked Feb. 20 Oilcan Harry’s to Austin City acceptance. “Homophobia’s got Butler spoke once the hundreds plauding crowd. a.m. because of their sexual orienta- Hall. The Shady Ladies, dressed to go. Hey hey, hey ho,” some of supporters had gathered on Morgan and Winston retold tion in the March Against Hate in their team’s baby-blue and shouted. When the Shady Ladies the grounds of City Hall. Butler the events leading to the Feb. 20 on Saturday. pink jerseys, held a sign that read arrived at City Hall, supporters said the overwhelming size of the FRIDAY Victims Emmanuel Winston, “Austin March Against Hate.” continued to flood Lavaca Street crowd was a testament to the de- MARCH continues on page 2 INSIDE: More on Austin’s gay community on page 14 In Sports: Longhorns play at the Juice Box Baseball heads to Minute Maid Park for the Houston College Classic. Suicide plane crash ignites Historical case has UT in spotlight By Priscilla Totiyapungprasert discussion on government Daily Texan Staff When 33-year-old Heman Mar- By Bobby Longoria group does not agree with Stack’s ion Sweatt, a black man, was de- & Gerald Rich actions and exists solely to facilitate nied admission to UT’s all-white Daily Texan Staff a discussion concerning the United law school by then-UT president As the smoke cleared from the States government and how it may T.S. Painter in 1946, Sweatt sued, TUESDAY building Joseph Andrew Stack be “broken.” shaking the University’s rigid struck on Feb. 18, some people El Paso resident Shawn Zachary hold on segregation and shocking Vote around the nation called him a lu- joined the page the night of Stack’s a state still desperately clinging to natic and a coward while others flight and created a discussion per- the “separate but equal” system. Vote from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. called him a revolutionary and taining to the definition of a terror- Sixty years ago in June, the Swe- in the Joint Primary Elec- hero. ist. Since then, discussions have att v. Painter case reached the U.S. tions. Find your polling lo- Stack’s resentment toward the been closed on the fan page, and Supreme Court, where the court cation at the Travis Coun- Internal Revenue Service, as out- editing by the administrator has ruled unanimously in favor of Swe- ty Clerk’s Web site at www. lined in his suicide note, led him to been suspended. Information per- att. The case challenged the 54-year- co.travis.tx.us/county_clerk. allegedly set fire to his house and taining to the creator of the page is old “separate but equal” system es- fly a small plane into the IRS offices unavailable, and contact with him tablished by Plessy v. Ferguson and located near the intersection of Mo- through another fan of the page, set the precedent to outlaw segre- Pac and Research boulevards. Mo- Canadian resident Chad Boughner, gation in public schools four years Courtesy of Hemella Sweatt Duplechan ments after his attack, a Facebook has proved unsuccessful. fan page called The Philosophy of “Throughout history there are Heman Sweatt is seen with his father James Sweatt, center, and his first wife Connie Sweatt. Joe Stack was created and has gar- events just like this one that bring RIGHTS continues on page 7 nered 2,611 fans as of press time. According to the fan page, the FLIGHT continues on page 2 INSIDE: Black History photos on page 12 2

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THE DAILY TEXAN Volume 110, Number 159 UNION: Board will gather more feedback CAFE: Nonprofit group 25 cents CONTACT US From page 1 fundraises to save venue decision-making body and did Main Telephone: not recommend one proposal over “Why should one branch of (512) 471-4591 any of the others. From page 1 arts be able to operate this way The administration will report the cafe would hurt the rela- and [the Cactus Cafe] can’t?” Editor: back to the board by April 30. tionship between the Universi- Nelson said. “We’re hoping to Jillian Sheridan On Jan. 29 the Union announced ty and the Austin community. host student internship pro- (512) 232-2212 its decision to phase out the cafe “There needs to be a nexus, [a] grams so that we can have the [email protected] and informal class program by symbiotic relationship between next Lyle Lovett or Robert Earl August. Managing Editor: the two groups,” Naishtat said. Keen.” The board read three pre-sub- “We all need to work together Facing a recurring 2-percent Ana McKenzie mitted proposals from Student to make this happen.” University-wide budget cut, the (512) 232-2217 Friends of the Cactus Cafe, the Naishtat did not specifical- Texas Union Board decided Jan. managingeditor@ Student Events Center and busi- ly endorse any of the propos- 29 to repurpose the 31-year-old dailytexanonline.com ness management senior Taylor als that have been put forth re- cafe and to phase out the in- Steinberg and corporate commu- News Office: garding the cafe, but he said he formal classes program by Au- nication senior John Meller. (512) 232-2207 Scott Squires | Daily Texan Staff would work as a moderator be- gust. E-mails obtained through The proposals put forward by [email protected] tween the Austin community the Texas Public Information Student Friends of the Cactus Cafe Raymond Schiflett, moderator for Friday’s meeting to review propos- and UT students and adminis- Act revealed Andy Smith, di- and by Steinberg and Meller both als that would potentially save the Cactus Cafe, reads audience mem- Photo Office: tration in the process. rector of University Unions, recommend shifting the cafe’s fo- bers’ questions before presenting them to the Union Board. (512) 471-8618 Reid Nelson, a UT alumnus had made the decision to close cus to better serve students while [email protected] and Austin attorney, started a the cafe long before the board keeping it in its current form. The had been read and a stack of about Although the discussion was nonprofit group called Friends meeting and the announce- SEC proposal, which was written 20 was left over. The questions not dominated by talk of the cafe, a Retail Advertising: of the Cactus Cafe in early Feb- ment. All decisions made by the under the condition that the cafe addressed during the meeting small group of informal class in- (512) 471-1865 ruary. The group is raising Union management have to go will close, suggested repurposing were recorded in the minutes. structors hung signs in the back [email protected] funds to subsidize the $66,000 through the president’s office the space to make it available for Only questions pertaining di- of the room protesting the phasing in losses the Union Board said for final approval. Classified Advertising: general student organization use. rectly to the proposals were an- out of informal classes. the cafe will incur as long as it At the rally, local musicians (512) 471-5244 In the two months leading up to swered, although many people Florence Hite, who has been remains in its current form and tailored their lyrics to fit the at- classifi[email protected] the April meeting, Student Gov- submitted questions about the teaching belly dancing through location. The group raised more mosphere. Bill Oliver, who has ernment President Liam O’Rourke general circumstances that led to the informal class program for than $12,000 in its first week, spent the past 20 years sing- said the board will continue gath- the decision to close the cafe. more than 20 years, said she was The Texan strives to present all infor- nearly doubling its goal. Nel- ing about environmental con- ering feedback from students and Government senior Zachary Bid- disappointed by the lack of sup- mation fairly, accurately and complete- son said the group received do- servation, partnered with fid- ly. If we have made an error, let us know community members. ner, member of the student group, port behind informal classes. about it. Call (512) 232-2217 or e-mail nations from several states and dle-maestro Richard Bowden to “Nothing on the table right said it was apparent from some of “The Cactus has a lot of high- [email protected]. countries, including California, take a stand against the closure now is complete,” O’Rourke the comments that people still don’t powered people behind it,” Hite Florida, New York, England in a typical folk-music manner. said. “We want to see what op- have enough information about the said. “Lawyers, student organiza- and France. “31 years of Cactus Cafe,” Ol- tions we have as a board. Of cafe’s closure. Bidner said he want- tions. The informal class support- COPYRIGHT Nelson said the cafe should iver sang, “and it ain’t going to course, all the proposals will be ed to see more discussion sections ers are so wide and varied, we Copyright 2009 Texas Student be able to operate like Tex- be treated this way.” given equal consideration.” in the future with fewer restrictions don’t have nearly as much pull.” Media. All articles, photographs as Performing Arts, which is Despite a subpar sound sys- Due to time constraints, the au- on what can be asked. Hite said she is confident that and graphics, both in the print and a UT-affiliated group that de- tem on the West Mall steps, mu- dience of close to 100 people wrote “I also would have liked to have people who teach and attend in- online editions, are the property pends heavily on private dona- sicians, including longtime Cac- down questions on cards that seen more gap analysis comparing formal classes should be able to of Texas Student Media and may tions and ticket sales to operate. tus Cafe performer David Gar- were read by a moderator. By the the three plans,” he said. “There organize in time to stop the phas- not be reproduced or republished He said the cafe, like the group, za, played on. end of the meeting, 41 questions wasn’t really any of that.” ing out of the program. in part or in whole without written could focus on developing stu- “We don’t really care if every- permission. dent talent while providing a one can hear us or not,” Garza venue for alumni, community said. “We’re just playing for the TODAY’S WEATHER FLIGHT: Attack spurs some to air grievances members and students alike. sake of playing. High Low From page 1 not mean that it has to have ugly Dana L. Cloud, an associate results. I am not calling for a rev- professor of communication stud- MARCH: 55 37 people together for a cause,” Zach- Speakers denounce hate olution or war. I just have sympa- ies called Stack “the canary in the ary said. “Just because what he thy for him.” coal mine.” Happy Birthday, Vick Ho! did may be an ugly thing, it does Sociologists and psychologists “He was not crazy political- crimes, consider extra security have analyzed the motives behind ly, but he was disillusioned to try From page 1 ran rampant 20 years ago, he was Stack’s suicide attack and wheth- and encourage others. People feel shocked this kind of attack hap- er people may be inspired to take demoralized right now because attack and thanked the communi- pened in 2010. similar measures as a result of of the economy, and they identi- ty for all the support they received. “This is supposed to be behind    Stack’s actions. fy with his problems,” Cloud said. They both spoke of how the strug- us,” Maxey said. Arthur Markman, UT profes- “People need to be able to aid their gle for equality is not over, and He said part of the struggle to- sor in the psychology department, grievances in the public sphere they are willing to fight. ward bringing offenders like the    said the ongoing political debates and engage in social movements, “Hate will not be tolerated, and four men who attacked Morgan about the war against terror, insur- encounter other people’s opinions we will not be silenced,” Winston and Winston to justice is getting     ance and health care have dissoci- — give the man a soapbox before said. law enforcement to understand ated the public and left them con- he gets a plane.” Winston’s mother, Eloisa Win- what a hate crime is and how to
   fused as to who actually has con- Samantha Bell, Stack’s adult ston, and his two younger sisters deal with the victims. He said out- trol over the system. daughter, said during an inter- joined the pre-march gathering at pourings like Saturday’s march      “The economy is tough, and I view with “Good Morning Amer- Oilcan Harry’s and participated in and rally bring necessary aware- think a lot of people don’t feel a lot ica” on Feb. 22 that she did not the walk. Eloisa Winston said she
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Wire Editor: Gabriella Fontes 3 www.dailytexanonline.com WORLD&NATION Monday, March 1, 2010 THE DAILY TEXAN Iraqi prime minister defends decision to ban candidates By Rebecca Santana weeks and reflects the deep sec- the race, and urged others Sunni The Associated Press tarian differences that still divide parties to withdraw as well, rais- BAGHDAD — Iraq’s prime the country. ing fears of a Sunni boycott. That minister Sunday defended a ban “This will never affect the turn- decision has since been rescinded. of candidates with alleged ties to out of the Sunnis in the elections. In discussing the ban, al-Mali- Saddam Hussein’s former regime, The decision was taken because ki appeared to distance himself calling it a legitimate decision that some of these people were bla- from the two men who initiated would not affect Sunni turnout at tantly propagating Baath par- the process — Shiite politicians the polls. ty ideas, and there is information Ali al-Lami and Ahmed Chalabi. In an interview with The As- that some of them are involved in Both are running in the election, sociated Press just a week before actions that serve the Baath par- raising questions about why they March 7 elections, Prime Minis- ty,” al-Maliki said. were being allowed to sideline ter Nouri al-Maliki also said he Many in the country’s Sunni their competition. did not see any need at this point minority, which dominated the As the heads of the Account- for U.S. forces to stay in the coun- Baath Party leadership, were out- ability and Justice Committee try past their planned 2011 depar- raged by the decision, which they that vetted candidates for ties to ture date. felt unjustly targeted Sunni politi- the former regime, al-Lami and Al-Maliki, who came to pow- cal figures in an attempt to polit- Chalabi shocked the Iraqi politi- er in 2006 as a compromise candi- ically sideline them. A sectarian cal system when they announced date, has overseen a return to rel- breakdown of the list, which in- a blacklist containing hundreds of ative stability since the height of cludes Shiites as well, has never names. the insurgency, but is facing stiff been released. The winner of next Sunday’s competition in his bid for anoth- The murky process — about vote will preside over a draw- er four-year term. which little information was dis- down of U.S. forces that will see The decision to bar hundreds closed — raised questions about all combat troops leave Iraq by of candidates from the election, whether Sunnis would feel dis- the end of August and all Amer- including two prominent Sun- illusioned by the vote and stay ican forces go home by 2011. No ni lawmakers, for alleged ties to away from the polls. At one point, one political party or alliance is Khalid Mohammed | Associated Press Saddam’s ruling party has dom- a prominent Sunni politician on expected to win an outright ma- Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is seen during an interview with The Associated Press on Feb. 28. inated Iraq’s political debate for the list even pulled his party from jority in the upcoming election. Los Angeles closes library branches a er spending millions on books By Michael R. Blood termined to protect his biggest penses outpace the money com- The Associated Press success, a bulked-up police force, ing into the city treasury. LOS ANGELES — For two de- but even officers are being asked Los Angeles’ credit rating has cades, Los Angeles built libraries along with other city workers to taken a hit, meaning it will cost with a vigor rarely seen in the na- consider pay cuts as deep as 15 more to borrow money. Collec- tion, spending $335 million to get percent. tions of sales taxes are expected books and computers within the At the city’s newest library in to dip more than 10 percent this reach of those who might not oth- the trendy Silver Lake neighbor- year as consumers cut back on erwise have them. hood, where the stacks are illumi- spending. Now, it’s getter harder to get nated by skylights, Leon Moore “Unlike the federal govern- inside the buildings. grimaced at the thought of locked ment, the city can’t print mon- A hobbled economy has left doors. ey to prime the pump,” said Tra- the nation’s second-largest city “You go where the books are, cy Westen of the Center for Gov- starved for cash, and 72 library the books don’t come to you,” la- ernmental Studies, a Los Ange- branches now are closed Friday mented Moore, 65, a history buff les-based research group, refer- mornings to save money. More who borrows regularly from the ring to Washington’s vast stimu- than 1,000 people work at the li- library’s DVD collection. When lus spending. braries, but layoffs and retire- it comes to budget cuts, libraries Santana said 4,000 layoffs en- Nick Ut | Associated Press ments could slash the staff by 20 should “be the last resort.” dorsed by the City Council and Library patron Suzanne Zeimis picks out a book at the Silver Lake area branch library in Los Angeles. percent or more by June. Hours Governments across the na- backed by the mayor would save will be cut again. tion are strapped for cash after a $300 million in the fiscal year that A new era of austerity has ar- national recession and its wake. starts July 1, not enough to close
  

     
 rived grimly in Los Angeles, But City Hall in Los Angeles is the gap. where Mayor Antonio Villarai- also paying for its decision to hire If completed, the layoffs would gosa is warning the city must workers during economic good cut the work force paid from the do more with less. The library times while failing to recognize city’s general fund by 16 percent. hours only begin to tell the sto- those days could end. Overall, Los Angeles has 46,000
     ry. As many as 4,000 layoffs are “Now we have a work force we workers, but 21,000 are paid from planned, which would translate can’t maintain,” City Administra- separate sources, such as at the into more gaping potholes, ne- tive Officer Miguel Santana said. Department of Water and Power,  
   glected parks and streets lined The city is facing budget gaps which collects utility rates. with overgrown trees. of $700 million over 16 months, While economists believe the Its zoo and convention center but the problems will linger for national recession is over, no one could end up being run by pri- at least several years. By 2013, a is predicting a quick recovery in vate operators. The mayor is de- $1 billion gap is projected as ex- Los Angeles.

     


  




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       '''&%  $ Editor in Chief: Jillian Sheridan Phone: (512) 232-2212 E-mail: [email protected] Associate Editors: Jeremy Burchard 4 David Muto Monday, March 1, 2010 Dan Treadway OPINION THE DAILY TEXAN Why I should be Daily Texan editor The two candidates for Daily Texan editor explain why they want to be editor and what their plans are for the paper if elected. Vote for your favorite candidate this Tuesday and Wednesday at www.utsg.org. The Texan should be an open The Texan needs to get out of and interactive forum the basement

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

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

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

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6 TEXAS STUDENT MEDIA CANDIDATE STATEMENTS Monday, March 1, 2010

TANYA ASSAR GEORGIA DEALEY ANNIE KREIGHBAUM LINDSEY POWERS I am currently an advertising major at The Universi- I have become increasingly passionate about the role After interning for an online fashion publication and I am writing to express my interest in running for ty of Texas at Austin pursuing the Texas Media sequence. media plays and the power it has in our world as we a luxury lifestyle magazine in Austin, I am seeking to the At Large Place 4 position on the TSM Board of Op- I am interested in serving on the Texas Student Media continue to globalize and turn foreigners into virtual further my experience in the world of media. I aspire erating Trustees. With my history of dedication to the Board of Directors because I would like to be a part of next-door neighbors. As a tech-savvy member of genera- to learn from the best, which is why I am seeking a po- mission of Texas Student Media, my related experi- such an important part of the University. The Daily Tex- tion Y, it is up to me and my peers to shape the future of sition on the TSM Board. ence and my awareness of mass media issues, I feel an, The Texas Travesty, Cactus Yearbook, KVRX and Tex- journalism, communication and networking. With this As a new member, I would treat each meeting and that I would be an asset to the board. as Student TV have been integrated into campus lifestyle weight on my shoulders and my future, I seek to accu- task as a learning experience while also maintain- I have a great interest in mass media and keep and help shape the future of the university. As a Texas mulate knowledge through a variety of venues and ex- ing the necessary leadership skills that being an elect- abreast of the rapid changes occurring in the indus- Media student, I want to delve into the process of over- periences that take me beyond the classroom. ed member of the board requires. By this, I mean that I try. Currently, I am enrolled in a class on mass me- seeing media issues such as the budgeting for five differ- The only certainty in the way ahead is the inevitabili- will thoroughly consider and try to understand every dia law that addresses these issues from a legal per- ent vehicles, daily issues that may arise and helping make ty of its difference from the past. The TSM Board creates side of an issue both to add to my knowledge of the spective but also provides great insight into non-le- decisions for various student leaders as a student repre- a unique fusion of fresh young minds and experienced different forms of media around campus and to make gal concerns. Student media is well-situated to adapt sentative. Also, I hope to learn the ins and outs of suc- professionals who, through their union, can forecast the an educated decision when it comes time to vote. to change in that college students are always innova- cessfully managing and running a large organization and way ahead. I believe I have a lot to offer to this group as I have learned about maintaining ethics in real- tive and trend-savvy. However, TSM also has its own adroitly handling and resolving conflicts or problems that an insightful and analytical thinker who is intimately in- world situations in my Business Foundations cours- challenges because of its unique role in the community may occur. volved at the communications school. With the vast ma- es, which served to bolster my personal view of ethical and existence within the UT establishment. TSM con- I was a part of Student Government my freshman jority of my advertising classes completed, a former par- behavior that I have developed since working my first tinues to address many of these issues while maintain- year and therefore have been highly involved in mak- ticipant in the Texas Creative and now a student in Texas job at the age of 16. I would work to parlay these ethics ing the quality of content for which it is recognized. ing student decisions on a large scale in the past. I have Media, I feel like I am well-aquainted with a large num- into each decision-making situation on the board. My experiences give me a strong voice on addressing attended Student Government meetings and observed ber of communications students in various grades and I am very enthusiastic at the prospect of member- future challenges. the detailed processes of working with student manag- their issues and concerns. I feel as if I can give a voice to ship in the TSM Board and hope that my experience During my undergraduate career, I spent four years ers to make key decisions that benefit the majority of these students and accurately represent their interests. and eagerness to learn will be used to the board’s ad- at KVRX, including more than two years in staff roles the campus. Therefore, I am experienced in seeking out I do not like to simply be a part of organizations but in- vantage next year. of increasing responsibility. As a staff member, I pro- what is best for UT students. stead seek to be an active participant. As a second-semes- vided a great deal of input in discussions on station As a member of the board of directors, I will en- ter junior, it has become important to me to give back to policy, addressing changes to be made in order to en- sure that I represent the student voice fairly and with the school that has set me up for real-world success. I love sure legal compliance and staying current while pro- keen judgment. I hope to gain valuable experience on understanding how things work and the little details that viding a service to the community. In 2005, I attended how different media vehicles run and their adaptation fall into place to create the big picture. Being intimately in- the College Media Advisers conference with the group through a changing economy, marketplace and a more volved in these discussions and debates intrigues me, as representing KVRX. In addition, I was part of a suc- technologically savvy society. I love decision-making and problem-solving processes. I cessful informal initiative to strengthen relationships Thank you for the opportunity to apply to such a want to work to create the most effective, cost beneficial between KVRX and other TSM outlets. This coopera- prestigious position. and useful student media program that adds real value to tion led to more joint projects between KVRX and oth- its target while also attracting public acclaim and notori- er student media. In addition to my TSM experience, I ety. I believe these goals can be met through the pursuit of also interned in the marketing department of The Aus- strong communication between students, faculty and pro- tin Chronicle, learning about print media and about fessionals who bring their diverse perspectives to the ta- successful media strategies in the Austin market. ble while staying committed to the same goals. Thanks to many years as a consumer of TSM’s out- put and my own involvement in student media, I can see both the strengths and the opportunities for im- provement in TSM entities separately and as a whole. As a graduate/law student, I can provide a unique perspective. I would be proud to represent students at- #  $    % large as a member of the TSM Board. &$'&      RECYCLE your
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Monday, March 1, 2010 NEWS 7 RIGHTS: Law student refused Plans for ‘bicycle boulevard’ to give up search for equality halted by citizen opposition From page 1 Business owners fear cept Bikes” have been proposed nificantly affect the flow of traf- later in Brown v. Board of Edu- by the League of Bicycling Vot- fic. The study cites other studies’ cation. lack of traffic will cause ers, though the city is still work- evaluations of bike boulevards At the center of four years of decrease in customers ing on a formal plan. The pro- around the country, but each of court rulings, media attention, posed boulevard would run those studies looked at residen- and death threats was Sweatt, a By Collin Eaton along Nueces Street from Third tial areas, not commercial areas. bespectacled post office worker Daily Texan Staff Street to Guadalupe Street and “The truth is a bicycle boule- from Houston with a calm dispo- Resistance from Nueces Street connect to the Lance Armstrong vard, to the degree that they’re sition and iron resolve. property and business owners Bikeway, which runs through doing, has not been done in a Sweatt’s grandnephew, Heman caused the city to delay design- downtown. Nueces Street was 100-percent commercial area Marion Sweatt, described the un- ing a formal plan for a bicycle recognized as a bike boulevard in the United States, ever,” cle who shares his name as a quiet boulevard until March 25. by city ordinance on June 11. said Trey Bueché, owner of Bat man who was slow to anger. Business owners and bicy- Before receiving vocal oppo- City Awards, a service and re- “He was a very calm and laid- cle enthusiasts met at the last of sition to the plan, the bike bou- tail business located on Nueces back person,” Heman said. “He three public input meetings on levard was supposed to be com- Street. “I’m not saying commer- was always in deep thought.” Wednesday to discuss plans for pleted in May, Wald said. cial is more important than res- With the support of the NAACP, the bike-friendly implementa- Austinites for Downtown Mo- idential areas, but my property Sweatt applied to the UT School tions. Although cars would be bility, an organization set up by value tax that I have to pay car- of Law in 1946. The registrar, with allowed to drive on the bicycle businesses and property own- ries a little more clout.” boulevard, the road would have ers on Nueces Street, represents Rob D’Amico, president of Painter’s approval, declined Swe- Courtesy of Hemella Sweatt Duplechan att’s transcript and refused to reg- signs diverting traffic to make it concerned businesses and stake- the League of Bicycling Voters, Heman Marion Sweatt ister him on the grounds that the more conducive to bicycling. holders who oppose the plan be- said opposition to the plan is Texas Constitution prohibited in- by Thurgood Marshall — success- “Sometimes he would go to The bike boulevard is a key cause it may damage traffic-driv- based largely on fear, without tegration. Sweatt brought his case fully argued that the new black class that there would be screens part of increasing Austin bike en business, property resale val- substantial proof of concern. to Texas trial court, where Judge law school was not equal to UT’s. around his desk, or other times mobility and would benefit UT ues and livelihoods that depend “The bike boulevard would Roy C. Archer ruled Texas needed The black law school had fewer they would put his desk outside in students who commute to cam- on high-volume car traffic. preserve access for cars at every to establish a law school for blacks professors, books and resources, the hallway,” Heman said. “Some pus from South Austin, said “Neither the [League of Bi- square foot of Nueces, and even equivalent to the UT School of said Elizabeth Haluska-Rausch, of his classmates were friendly, Tom Wald, executive director of cycle Voters] nor the city con- with diverters, the worst that Law within six months. archivist for UT’s Tarlton Law Li- though, and tried to look out for the League of Bicycling Voters. tacted the stakeholders dur- would happen is you might Texas Southern University brary. Haluska-Rausch said pho- his well-being.” “There’s more and more densi- ing any of [the bike boulevard have to go a block or two out of was established in Houston in tographs of the two schools pro- Illness eventually forced Sweatt ty [in Austin], and that’s going to planning], and I have not spo- your way,” D’Amico said. 1947 as a separate facility for vided evidence in trial about the to drop out of school. After leav- be a limiting factor for econom- ken to them at all,” said Monica The city of Austin declined black law students, but Sweatt painfully obvious inequality. ing the University, he was em- ic viability if we can’t bring more Thomason, spokeswoman for to perform an economic impact stood resolute in his desire to “The separate law schools simply ployed by the NAACP before lat- people in and out of downtown,” Austinites for Downtown Mo- analysis of the bike boulevard attend UT. He wrote a letter ti- weren’t of the same caliber,” Halus- er becoming the secretary for the Wald said. “To create more car bility. “The stakeholders were on the commercial area, Thom- tled, “Why I want to attend the ka-Rausch said. “This was such an National Urban League. mobility would be prohibitively notified in December that this ason said. University of Texas,” which ap- important case because it happened Sweatt died in 1982 when he expensive. That’s the reasoning was happening.” “If we can do a traffic study, peared in the September 1947 here, and it brought attention to a was 69 years old. for increasing bike mobility and According to a traffic report somebody out there can do an issue of the former UT student serious problem. It really opened Each year UT’s Division of Di- mass transit mobility.” conducted by HDR Engineer- economic impact study; they do magazine Texas Ranger. the door for African-Americans.” versity and Community Engage- Mandatory traffic detours and ing & Consulting, traffic divert- them all the time,” Thomason “[UT] is the best law school in The years Sweatt spent in lim- ment holds the Heman Swe- signs that say “No Left Turn Ex- ers and pinch points will not sig- said. “But the city said no.” Texas, and the only one that can bo brought heavy blows to his att Symposium on Civil Rights, offer me equal training to that personal life. He lost friends, which looks at the impact of the available for other students,” and his first wife divorced him. Sweatt decision on school diver- Sweatt wrote in the letter. “Please Death threats, health problems sity. 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SIDELINE MEN’S SWIMMING BIG 12 CHAMPIONSHIPS Winter Olympic Medal Count

G S B Dominant Texas claims Big 12 title USA 9 15 13 Senior Berens leads the Germany 10 13 7 way for Horns in Big 12 Canada 14 7 5 Championship win Norway 9 8 6 By Manesh Upadhyaya Austria 4 6 6 Daily Texan Staff Russian Fed. 3 5 7 COLLEGE STATION — Just how dominant are the Longhorn men’s Korea 6 6 2 swimming and diving teams in the Big China 5 2 4 12? Texas could have sat out of the fi- Sweden 5 2 4 nal day of the Big 12 Championships France 2 3 6 on Saturday and still brought home its Switzerland 6 0 3 14th consecutive conference title. The University even lit the Tower earlier Netherlands 4 1 2 on Saturday before the Longhorns had Czech Republic 2 0 4 officially been named champions. Poland 1 3 2 The No. 1 Longhorns (6-1) piled up a total of 1,086 points during the four- Italy 1 1 3 day meet at Texas A&M’s Student Rec- Australia 2 1 0 reation Center Natatorium. Host Texas Belarus 1 1 1 A&M took a distant second with 826 points. Missouri finished third with Slovakia 1 1 1 740 points. Texas’ 2008 Olympian Ricky Berens was awarded the Men’s Outstanding Swimmer of the Meet, and freshman NBA Austin Surhoff bagged the Men’s Out- standing Newcomer of the Meet honor. Phoenix 110 Surhoff and Berens, among other San Antonio 113 Longhorns, qualified for the NCAA Championships held later this month Bobby Longoria | Daily Texan Staff Denver 86 in one or more events. Ricky Berens swims for Texas in the Big 12 Championships in College Station. The Horns won their 31st consecutive Big 12 title Los Angeles Lakers 95 “Overall the team did very well. We Saturday. had a lot of people step up, a lot of Toronto 99 freshmen,” Berens said. “We have had 3-meter diving event with 425 points. on the final turn, but Berens dug deep style. Despite placing first with a time Oklahoma City 119 some new faces pop up and do some Despite a second-place finish in div- to beat the pack in 46.34 seconds. of 14:55.96, the underclassman seemed big things at the meet that we needed ing, the swim team did not let up, tak- The 100 breaststroke saw two Long- displeased with his performance, re- Miami 80 to happen.” ing each race stroke by stroke. horns go neck and neck for the last 50 moving his cap and throwing it to the Orlando 96 It was all smiles for the team after Fri- The Longhorns led a one-through- meters, resulting in sophomore Eric ground as he exited the pool. day’s round of competitions. Texas swept four finish in a thrill- Friedland claiming his After winning his first conference ti- Washington 89 all events for the third night in a row, ing intra-squad bat- first career Big 12 title in tle the previous night, Friedland set a New Jersey 85 though its diving contingent’s perfor- tle for first in the 400 53.44 while Spann set- Big 12 Championship record by win- mance was not as perfect as imagined. individual medley. tled for second in 53.56. ning the 200 breaststroke in 1:54.32. Milwaukee 102 The home fans were out in full force, Surhoff led for much of Junior diver Matt Freshman Nick D’Innocenzo took sec- Atlanta 106 generating an electric atmosphere in the way until the final We have had some Cooper took top honors ond in 1:55.95. College Station. turn, when junior Bry- new faces pop up and in platform diving with Berens added another record to his But their cheering soon died down as an Collins overtook the do some big things ...” 434.6 points, commenc- resume, setting a new meet time of Olympic Hockey Texas gained win after win. youngster to finish first ‘‘ ing Saturday’s final ses- 1:43.17 as he won the 200 butterfly. with 3:42.86. USA 2 The night began with seniors Hill — Ricky Berens sion of competitions. Fellow senior Taylor placed second in Canada 3 OT Taylor, Dave Walters and Berens and Collins and Surhoff Surhoff was in the 1:45.27. junior Scott Spann securing first place gained automatic NCAA Senior swimmer spotlight once again, Now, the Longhorns turn their atten- in the 400-medley relay with a time of 3 qualification in the event, coming from behind to tion to the NCAA Championships. minutes, 8.23 seconds. swimming in the fastest win the 200 backstroke “I’ve got some guys who were real ON THE WEB: After winning the 1-meter diving and second-fastest times in 1:41.72. He was trail- good here and some guys who weren’t in the country. ing for most of the race but found For more Texas sports, check out competition on the opening day of the real good here,” Texas coach Eddie Re- meet, sophomore diver Drew Livings- The intensity continued into the 100 strength in the final stretch. ese said. “But this is the second most women’s track, swimming and ton’s hopes of another diving title di- butterfly as five swimmers were all Sophomore Jackson Wilcox showed important thing for most of the teams baseball coverage minished as he placed second in the within a fingertip’s length of each other plenty of endurance in the 1,650 free- here. No. 1 is NCAAs.” @dailytexanonline.com

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SWEEP: Keyes OKLAHOMA 75, TEXAS 60 hits grand slam, sets early tone Texas offense continues struggles in OU loss From page 8 By Dan Hurwitz swered points. peared that Texas would start to Daily Texan Staff “Even though we were down make a comeback, the Sooners six of them to give Texas an 8-2 win Four consecutive point-blank 10 I felt like we were going to would respond right away and and the series sweep. shots refused to fall, stalling the come out and make a run,” quiet the Longhorn crowd. That strong pitching was bol- Longhorns’ comeback attempt Goestenkors said. “But we came The loss is the Longhorns’ stered by an impressive series on in Saturday’s 75-60 loss to Okla- out flat and turned it over four season-high third straight, and the other side of the plate, too. homa. straight times, and they were it comes just two games before “We did well on offense,” Gar- Other than a 10-0 run in an off to the races.” the start of the Big 12 tourna- rido said. “We had a lot of differ- attempt to narrow a Sooner The lack of energy resulted ment. ent guys step up at different times 26-point lead, the Longhorns “We’ve taken two losses, but throughout the weekend and drive were quiet from the field and we need to put that behind us in runs.” could only watch as one oppos- now and push on,” Goestenkors Kevin Keyes set the tone offen- ing player took control. said. “The next ones are just as sively in the first game of the series The Sooners, behind a 28-point I just needed crucial, and we intend on com- in the bottom of the fifth. performance from Nyeshia Ste- some energy. The ing out ready to earn them.” Tant Shepherd started the inning venson, completely dominated starters weren’t The Longhorns’ shooting will with a single to left and then was the Longhorns to avenge their ‘‘ have to improve as eight of advanced to second by Brandon loss four weeks ago, when Tex- focused.” their nine losses occurred when Catalina Padilla | Daily Texan Staff Loy’s sacrifice bunt. Cameron Rupp as stormed Norman. the team shot under 40 percent was hit by a pitch, and a pass ball — Gail Ashleigh Fontenette fights through the Oklahoma defense as Texas “It was the antithesis of the from the field. falls to the Sooners 75-60 at home Saturday. advanced both runners into scoring game in Norman against these Goestenkors In the first 30 minutes of the position when Russell Moldenhau- guys,” Oklahoma coach Sherri Head coach game, the Longhorns could not er was walked to load the bases for which was led by defense. didn’t do that.” Coale said. hit a 3-pointer. They missed “We did the hard part by An attitude change will need Keyes. Texas head coach Gail Goes- their first 11 attempts from be- With a 1-0 count, Keyes teed off playing good defense, getting to come soon, as the Longhorns tenkors could not agree more. yond the arc until junior Kat the tip and getting the steal, wrap up their season with se- on a curve ball to launch a grand “In Norman we were the ag- in Goestenkors quickly making Nash connected with 10 min- slam over the right field wall to give but we didn’t finish the play,” nior night on Wednesday gressor, very confident with our mass subs as she emptied the utes remaining, almost trigger- Goestenkors said. “To me its against Missouri, followed by Texas a 5-0 lead. attacking and played with great bench, hoping that her backups ing a comeback. The Longhorns “[Stanford pitcher Jordan Pries] determination — thinking ‘I the regular season finale Sun- effort and emotion,” Goesten- would want it more. went on a 10-0 run of their own, will not be denied’ — and we day at Baylor. was throwing a lot of second pitch kors said. “I would have to say “I just needed some energy. breaking balls, so we were sitting on the exact opposite happened to- The starters weren’t focused,” it,” Keyes said. “I thought it was go- night. We didn’t adjust, and I Goestenkors said. “I’m not
   
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Nebsa Harmon shows African- American Heritage Festival attendees how to wrap a traditional head scarf at Huston- Tillotson University. WE RISE A CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH

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or nearly a century, February has marked a time to celebrate black history. Influential leaders such as Frederick Douglass, George Washing- ton Carver and Martin Luther King Jr. are giv- F en special recognition through a variety of pub- lic events. These photographs represent a small slice of the ways in which black history was celebrated in Austin this February. From festivals and classes to the Miss Black Central Texas pageant, these events reveal a celebration of heritage and a community-wide focus on developing young black women and men into leaders of tomorrow.

Right, Tonya Pennie and Lexy Schooley participate in the African Dance classes Bryant Haertlein | Daily Texan Staff of Austin at the Top, Briana Edmonds, winner of “Young Miss” division of the Miss Black Central Texas beauty pageant, Khabele Dance waits with other contestants before the evening gown segment. The pageant, founded by Patrice Nelson, Studio. The serves to create positive role models and build leadership skills for young black women in the Central class learned Texas community. Above, Quincy Quinlan closes his eyes during a prayer at a gathering in observance of traditional West Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Capitol this year. African dances from Mohamed Diaby, a dance instructor from Guinea, and had live drumming. Below, Ballet Afrique celebrates culture and the Katherine Medlin | Daily Texan Staff experiences of the African Diaspora through cultural dance mixed with hip-hop styling. China Smith, founding director of Ballet Afrique, strives to ignite the black professional dance Jeff Heimsath | Daily Texan Staff movement AISD superintendent, Meria Carstarphen, and Huston Tillotson University President, Larry L. year-round. Earvin, wait back stage to speak in a panel discussion over critical issues in the black com- munity. The dialogue featured community leaders discussing leadership and progress in the black community.

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Monday, March 1, 2010 LIFE&ARTS 13 MOORE: Artist says cafe’s Shops offer ne dining for less dough closing is a public ‘loss’ By Layne Lynch Smoked salm- Daily Texan Staff on with toasted baguette slices AM: It’s a tremendous loss The next two weeks are New From page 14 are one of the to the community, to the arts, Year’s, Thanksgiving and all oth- three appetiz- get out of work around five er food-related holidays com- to the songwriters. It’s just a ers offered on and just ride my bike through wonderful room. bined for local foodies as Sunday marked the beginning of Austin the Roaring downtown singing, watching DT: What would be your Fork’s Austin Restaurant Week. the sunset reflect off that big dream collaboration? Restaurant Founded in 2008, Austin Res- building and ride home to my AM: Just depends on what I’m Week menu. place in Travis Heights. Musi- listening to. Duke Ellington? The taurant Week is a biannual, two- cially, Austin’s just exploded Band? To be in “The Last Waltz” week event during which more and grown. with The Band. than 60 Austin restaurants serve DT: I hear your parents were DT: What album or song have their famous gourmet dishes at a very “bohemian” — could you you listened to the most in the fraction of their normal, often ex- elaborate? last month? pensive, prices. AM: I was raised in Hawaii. AM: [singing Alicia Keys’ This spring, Austin Restaurant We moved out into an old cane part in “Empire State of Mind”] Week takes place Feb. 28 through field worker’s house, no elec- “New York, concrete jun- March 3 and March 7 through tricity. My father was an art- gle where dreams are made March 10. ist, less boheme but more beat. of, there’s nothing you can’t The best part of the entire event No television, but we had a ste- do, New York.” I just love that is the access Austin locals will have to the typically more expen- Bruno Morlan reo, so my soundtrack was ev- hook. But actually — Maxwell. Daily Texan Staff erything — from Billie Holiday The last one that just came out sive restaurants around town. to Frank Sinatra to the Roll- [BLACKsummer’sNight]. Participating restaurants will resident Elizabeth Castellan said. vorite on 24th Street, Cuatro’s, is ing cooking classes and teach- ing Stones to the Beatles — so DT: Favorite place to eat in serve a three-course menu rang- “I’d start making your reserva- also participating. ing nutrition, the charity seeks that’s all in my memory banks Austin? ing from $25 to $35, and a hand- tions now.” This season’s event is benefit- to keep members of the Austin from my childhood. And my AM: Eddie V’s. I love it. It’s ful will serve a lunch menu for Don’t be worried if you don’t ing Austin’s Sustainable Food community healthy. older brother was a jazz play- bucks, but man, it’s good. I just $10 to $15. recognize any of the restaurants Center. “We chose to participate in the er, he played the sax, and he’d love the fried shrimp dish. And “It has been difficult for me to participating in the event. Favor- The center is a local chari- event because it is such a unique want to play Charlie Parker or for dessert they have this Godi- go to college and have so many ites such as Bess Bistro, The Coun- ty that works with the commu- local charity,” said Charles Blo- Miles Davis, and I would al- va brownie. Mmm. expenses to account for before I ty Line, Driskill Grill, Roaring Fork nity to aid Austin’s access to lo- emsma of Green Pastures Res- ways want to play, like, Pat DT: How would you describe go out to eat at a nice restaurant and Perla’s will be some of the cal, nutritious and affordable taurant. “It gives us the chance to Benatar. [laughs] your perfect sandwich? week. It’s a shame more students many restaurants hosting restau- food. Developing relationships showcase our food but also give DT: What’s the word on a new AM: A really great whole- don’t take advantage of it,” Austin rant week. The local Tex-Mex fa- with local farmers, conduct- back to the community.” album? wheat bread, some Swiss cheese. AM: I’ve been writing a record Gosh, and a lot of mayonnaise ...... It’s going to be beautiful. Kind Let’s make this a veggie burger. of exploring with no real agenda, Mustard, mayonnaise, pickles, but I’m definitely getting some the whole bit. GLBT: Hurdles remain in gaining equality songs whipped up. I’ve been DT: You’re a vegetarian? going to Nashville — I’ve got a AM: No. [laughs] From page 14 derstood that we were there and it to live in Texas, you want to live in But gay men and women may bunch of friends there — and I’ve DT: What’s your usual coffee was all cool — they accepted us,” Austin,” Thompson said. “I don’t share different experiences based been writing a lot with Nashville shop order? As he and his partner Aaron he said. want us to achieve a label like that on their ethnic or economic back- writers. I’ve been working with AM: Actually, I don’t drink Toler enjoyed a night out at local But members of Austin’s gay and say the work is done here.” ground, said Rose Pullim, co-di- Jay Joyce, who produced [Patty coffee, so I don’t frequent the cof- gay bar Oilcan Harry’s. Sandler community say challenges re- The lack of benefits for partners rector of the Austin Latina Latino Griffin’s] Flaming Red, and he’s fee shops. But I’ll just say it: hot said he’s never experienced any main. Texas voters approved a of same-sex employees at many Lesbian and Gay Organization. just a wonderful artist. chocolate. I learned in college, I hatred or mistrust toward the gay constitutional amendment de- businesses is one of the biggest is- “I’m not sure that people of col- DT: Are you still friends used to love coffee. I ate coffee community in the city. fining marriage as the union of a sues, she said. The other is finding or, that transgendered-folk find with [your old band] Poi Dog ice cream and drank Irish Bai- “It’s like you can come as you man and a woman in 2005. Civ- a location where same-sex cou- it to be as welcoming sometimes Pondering? leys and sucked on coffee candy. are and no one cares,” Toler said. il unions are far from being legal- ples can be out and feel complete- as gay men of a certain socioeco- AM: Oh yes, very good friends. I just don’t like migraines, so I’m Larry Odenbach, a 47-year- ized, and one of the city’s biggest ly comfortable. That problem aris- nomic status,” Pullim said. I remember when we came to- like, “No caffeine for me.” old software developer, said he employers, UT, does not offer ben- es because there isn’t a recognized She said the attack on two gay gether and drove up on campus DT: How would you describe meets with an online group called efits for same sex partners. gay neighborhood in Austin, she men outside of City Hall last and played at the Cactus Cafe, your perfect day in Austin? Guerilla Gay Bar, a group of gay Karen Thompson, a pastor of said. weekend, which police are inves- our wonderful friend [Cactus AM: A three-hour massage men who meet to “take over” Metropolitan Community Church, “It would be very nice to be out tigating as a possible hate crime, Cafe manager Griff Luneburg] and a whole spa day. And just a straight bars. The group doesn’t a gay-friendly church that houses and open and totally accepted in shows Austin has a way to go in invited us there, and there was romp with my dog at the park. try to make anyone uncomfort- about 400 members of the congre- your neighborhood and not have levels of tolerance. this explosion of talent in the Just takin’ my babies to the park able but just tries to have new gation each week, said while Aus- to worry about your neighbor’s “Austin prides itself on being community at the time. and having a blast. Going to din- experiences, he said. tin might be the most progressive reactions and that kind of thing,” quite liberal, but liberal doesn’t al- DT: I take it you’ve heard ner at Eddie V’s and going to The last location was Common city in the state on gay issues, it she said. “At the same time, ways translate itself into being a about the Cactus Cafe being shut listen to Tony Campise at the Interest Bar on Burnet Road. should not rest on its laurels. I’m not advocating that kind of place where equality is really par- down or repurposed? Elephant Room. “Right off the bat we really un- “I do agree that if you’re going segregation.” amount,” she said.

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Partners Aaron Toler Local folk singer and Zachary Sandler dance at Oilcan Harry’s on praises Austin’s Friday night. The well- reputed gay bar, located ‘familiar energy’ in downtown Austin, is Grammy for her Billboard hit among many MUSIC MONDAY “Four Leaf Clover” and make local business- By Francisco Marin music for several major cinemat- es supporting ic soundtracks, including 1999’s the gay com- “Cruel Intentions.” munity. Folk singer and songwriter Abra At her home in South Austin, Moore has made quite a name for Moore was comfortable and un- herself during her 15 years living flinchingly humorous as she spoke in and out of Austin. The local mu- with The Daily Texan about grow- sic icon has been making poppy, ing up in Hawaii with “bohemi- almost ethereally beautiful tunes an parents”; her start at the Cactus and is currently hard at work prep- Cafe and why she feels it’s a vital ping a new album. part of the Austin music commu- My first exposure to Austin’s nity; and her perfect day in a city soft-spoken chanteuse was in she can now call her own. 2006, when I first watched Rich- The Daily Texan: How have Bobby Longoria ard Linklater’s 1991 cult film you seen Austin change in the 15 Daily Texan Staff “Slacker,” itching to find out a or so years you’ve lived here? little more about the unique cul- Abra Moore: There’s some- ture and idiosyncrasies of Aus- thing about this place that feels tin. Moore played a demure pa- really familiar — the energy in tron in a bookshop who listens this sweet spot in Texas that City one of the most gay-friendly to a conspiracy theorist spout connects me — but I love it. I’ve off a list of his favorite JFK as- made it my home. I remember ing out iconic locales such as Chad Peevy, president of the message to a community.” sassination books and rumina- when I was a little girl, I used Community’s openness San Francisco and New York. Austin Gay and Lesbian Cham- He said the chamber thinks tions. It hadn’t occurred to me to ride my bike downtown attracts GLBT visitors, There are at least eight gay ber of Commerce, said the rec- about 10 percent of Austin is that Moore, just 20 years old at from Whole Foods. I would national recognition bars in Austin, four bookstores ognition just puts the spotlight gay, but that the community be- the time of filming, would lat- serving the GLBT community on the successes the city has comes more concentrated in the er go on to be nominated for a MOORE continues on page 13 By Andrew Kreighbaum and several churches listed as achieved so far. downtown area at about 30 per- Daily Texan Staff “gay friendly.” In 2006, Austin “I’d like us to be a little gayer, cent. And there are several gay Steve Wagoner, a 32-year- became the first city in the state but we’ve done a really good job organizations, such as a softball old actor and Fourth Street pa- to offer benefits to the same-sex as a community in supporting league that plays on Sundays tron, said he has lived in Aus- partners of city employees, and gay businesses and gay-owned and Capital City Front Runners, tin for five years and never ex- in 2008, Randi Shade became businesses,” Peevy said. a GLBT running group that perienced the same level of the first openly gay member of He pointed out that one meets near Lady Bird Lake. openness in any other city he’s Austin’s City Council. unique aspect of Austin’s gay But perhaps the most vis- visited. Often viewed as an island culture is that it doesn’t really ible aspect of the gay scene “In Austin, you can always be of blue in an otherwise conser- have a central hub for the GLBT in Austin is the string of bars yourself, and that’s what peo- vative Central Texas, Austin community, like Turtle Creek in downtown on Fourth Street. ple love about it,” Wagoner said. would seem to be a good can- Dallas or the Castro in San Fran- Zach Sandler, a flight atten- “We’re not fighting to be who we didate for the “gayest” city in cisco. He said there is an upside dant for Delta Airlines, says he’s are. It’s just kind of like a given.” the state. Several leaders in the and a downside to the disper- probably visited Austin 10 to 15 The city has received more na- gay community welcomed the sion of the community. times. tional recognition for its open- attention as a sign of the city’s “If you’re gay or lesbian you “I love to come to Austin be- ness to the gay community. In growing openness, but others can sit next to your neighbors cause the culture is different February, The Advocate maga- said such rankings are relative and not have to worry,” Peevy from the rest of Texas,” he said. zine listed Austin among the 15 and Austin, like most cities, has said. “[But] for me as a commu- Courtesy of Abra Moore gayest cities in the country, beat- its flaws. nity leader it’s very hard to get a GLBT continues on page 13 Abra Moore is a Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter based out of Austin and is currently working on a new album.


 



  
 


 
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