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>> Breaking news, blogs and more: www.dailytexanonline.com @thedailytexan facebook.com/dailytexan Friday, April 20, 2012 Arrested protesters released, continue activism TODAY By Samuel Liebl noon to reiterate their message and can studies junior Jessica Alvaren- fails to ensure the basic rights of fac- no pedophilia,” Shingavi said. Daily Texan Staff rally support. ga addressed the crowd. Assistant tory workers producing UT apparel The University should instead Calendar The protesters, who are members English professor Snehal Shingavi because it is beholden to the corpo- join the Worker Rights Consortium, All 18 protesters arrested of the Make UT Sweatshop-Free and education professor Noah de rations it ostensibly monitors. an independent labor rights organi- El día de los Wednesday in the lobby of Presi- Coalition, drew more than 50 peo- Lissovoy also spoke on the steps in “Asking the FLA to verify that zation that protects workers’ rights, dent William Powers Jr.’s office were ple to the rally. Coalition members support of those arrested. there are no human rights abuses Shingavi said. niños: Relive released from Austin Police Depart- including Asian studies senior Wil- Shingavi said the Fair Labor As- is like asking [former Pennsylvania Standing near the marble plaque your childhood ment custody Thursday morning liam Yates, former UT student Bi- sociation, the labor monitoring or- State University football coach Jer- Bring back childhood memories and gathered on the Tower steps at anca Hinz-Foley and Latin Ameri- ganization with which UT affiliates, ry] Sandusky to make sure there is PROTEST continues on PAGE 2 at the Mexican-American Culture Committee’s Reliving Your Childhood event. The event will have free food, games, prizes, a human-size Budget cuts Lotería game, juego de canicas, concurso de baleros, inflatables, bungee running, jousting and a Fashioning the future consolidate dunking booth. This event is free and will be held at Gregory Gym Plaza from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Planned Today in history Parenthood By Alexa Ura In 1999 Daily Texan Staff At 11: 20 a.m. two teenagers, Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris, After losing state and feder- began shooting students at al funding, regional branches of Columbine High School in Planned Parenthood in Austin, Littleton, Colo. The SWAT team Waco and Dallas-Forth Worth will didn’t arrive until 3 p.m. and in merge into a single organization to the end 13 people were killed reduce program costs and keep as and 23 wounded. This tragedy many clinics as possible open. shocked and rattled the people The board of directors for the of Littleton and the nation. three Planned Parenthood branches, which lost a combined $5 million in funding, unanimously voted Wednesday to merge into Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas, a deci- sion that was in the works for about a year. The nonprofit will consist of 26 health centers throughout the region beginning Sept. 1. Sarah Wheat, interim Co-CEO of Planned Parenthood of the Tex- as Capital Region, said the merger was highly influenced by funding WATCH TStv ON cuts to the program. CHANNEL 15 “We’ve been getting a lot of support from the community and work- Sunday Morning ing more closely than ever with indi- Andreina Velazquez | Daily Texan Staff vidual donors to keep our three clin- - 24Seven Model Ashley Kim prepares to go out on the runway in designer Janie Kang’s bridal gown for the Contour fashion show ics open here in Austin,” she said. On April 22, TSTV kicks off Thursday evening at the Frank Erwin Center. Twenty-three graduating designers showcased about 120 original designs. “But the merger is a good fit geo- #24Seven with a kickoff party bit.ly/dt_fashion_grads graphically and will help us stretch at midnight, all broadcasted our donors’ dollars.” on air! The live marathon Planned Parenthood organiza- continues all week long. 24 tions in Texas were forced out of hours a day. 7 days a week. Graduating students exhibit takes on ‘Contour’ theme the Women’s Health Program last Tune in for all sorts of fun, month after the Texas Legislature live shenanigans! By Sylvia Butanda parel seniors sent about 120 origi- theme “Contour.” ery designer interpreted it a differ- passed a law to exclude clinics affil- Daily Texan Staff nal designs down the runway at the Marketing senior Angeli Aguil- ent way into their outfits.” iated with abortion providers from 13th annual Division of Textiles era, vice president of the University Judges of the show included local the program. The program provides From psychedelic mushroom- and Apparel fashion show spon- Fashion Group, said the theme of industry professionals who award- health care, including cancer screen- inspired dresses to a “Buffy the sored by the University Co-Oper- the show was meant for the designed prizes for Best Fashion Collec- ings and reduced-cost birth control Vampire Slayer”-inspired collec- ative Society and in collaboration ers to incorporate lines and shapes tion, Most Innovative Fashion Col- for low-income women. The fed- tion, graduating designers show- with the School of Human Ecolo- in their clothing. lection, Most Marketable Fash- eral government, which funded 90 cased their final works at the Frank gy. The University Fashion Group “It was really up to the designers ion Collection, Best Constructed percent of the program, announced Erwin Center on Thursday night. organized and produced this year’s to take the theme and figure out Twenty-three textiles and ap- fashion show focusing on the what it meant,” Aguilera said. “Ev- FASHION continues on PAGE 2 BUDGET continues on PAGE 2

6-7 p.m. College of Communication honors Walter Cronkite with plaza dedication "Talk-u-py" By David Maly Cronkite began his education at Communication Building. A show that discusses the sci- Daily Texan Staff UT in the fall of 1933, but left The piece will be displayed ence, news and poetry of so- without earning his degree dur- from dusk until midnight each cial revolution on campus The Communication Plaza will ing the fall of 1935. night “indefinitely,” said Nico- and around Austin. glow bright each night with the The dedication speech was las Hundley, spokesman for the work of a former UT student, as accompanied by a digital art in- College of Communications. the plaza was dedicated Thurs- stallation by media artist Ben Rubin answered audience ques- SUNDAY day evening in honor of journal- Rubin entitled “And That’s the tions about the piece prior to ist Walter Cronkite. Way It Is,” named for an icon- the ceremony. 11 p.m. - midnight The dedication of the Walter ic catchphrase used by Cronkite The purpose of the work is to "Chocolate Cronkite Plaza took place yes- at the end of many of his news both honor Cronkite and foster terday in front of the Jesse H. broadcasts. The piece was com- research regarding the differenc- Primate Jones Communication Center. missioned for the College of es between past and present news Magnetosphere" Cronkite served as anchorman Communication by Landmarks, coverage, Rubin said. One of the longest running for the CBS Evening News from the University’s public art pro- “It’s really just a way to accu- shows in KVRX history. Ob- 1962-1981, a period of major na- gram, and will use lighting to mulate a lot of data and analyze scuro nuggets that are even tional controversies including the display images and text from it,” he said. “You never know what more underground than your U.S. Civil Rights Movement, the Cronkite’s news broadcasts, we can do with it.” Rebecca Howeth | Daily Texan Staff cousin from Leander's gothic assassination of President John F. along with current news cover- Artist Ben Rubin (right) watches as his digital installation in honor of country solo project. Kennedy and the Vietnam War. age, across the south side of the CRONKITE continues on PAGE 2 Walter Cronkite is projected across the side of the CMA building.

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The Daily Texan Volume 112, number 159 PROTEST continues from PAGE 1 where the University’s Core Value CONTACT US — to transform lives for the benefit of society — is engraved, de Liss- Main Telephone: ovoy said the University should (512) 471-4591 stand behind the arrested students. Editor: “Instead of prosecution, the Uni- Viviana Aldous versity should think about support- (512) 232-2212 ing these students,” de Lissovoy said. [email protected] “They acted upon the principles that any decent liberal arts and sciences Managing Editor: education should stand for. We as Audrey White educators should support this.” (512) 232-2217 As of 6 p.m. Thursday, more than managingeditor@ 20 UT faculty members had signed dailytexanonline.com an online open letter to the administration requesting that the Uni- News Office: versity drop all charges against the (512) 232-2207 students. [email protected] The group has been protesting Multimedia Office: the University’s affiliation with the (512) 471-7835 FLA for at least two years. [email protected] Speaking on behalf of the Uni- versity’s administration, director Sports Office: of media relations Gary Susswein (512) 232-2210 said Wednesday’s protest has not [email protected] changed the University’s stance on the issue. UT will maintain its af- Life & Arts Office: filiation with the FLA and will not (512) 232-2209 join the WRC, he said. Rebecca Howeth | Daily Texan staff “Our position remains the same,” [email protected] International relations and global studies senior Billy Yates (right) is embraced by a friend as he prepares to speak out against the arrests Susswein said. “The issue is closed.” of 18 students at the UT Sweatshop-Free Coalition’s protest Wednesday. Photo Office: Yates said Wednesday’s acts of (512) 471-8618 civil disobedience opened up a ed Students Against Sweatshops, Yates said. “[Wednesday’s events] people to take it to the next level.” “This whole next week we will [email protected] new period of opportunity for the which broadly defines sweatshops have really reinvigorated our cam- The coalition’s plan is to use its have delegations of community sup- movement to eliminate the produc- as any place where the human rights paign. Community members, do- momentum to make President Pow- porters — from students, from non- Comics Office: tion of UT trademarked apparel in of workers are abused, according to nors and alumni are upset that stu- ers aware that many members of the profits, from faculty — deliver letters (512) 232-4386 sweatshop conditions. Yates serves the USAS website. dents are being arrested for this. UT community support the Univer- to the president’s office,” Yates said. [email protected] as a regional coordinator for Unit- “This is really a new beginning,” Now it’s a matter of mobilizing these sity joining the WRC, Yates said. “It should be peaceful.” Retail Advertising: (512) 471-1865 [email protected] Classified Advertising: FASHION continues from PAGE 1 CRONKITE (512) 471-5244 [email protected] continues from PAGE 1 Fashion Collection and Best Eve- in and designed took place in the making and final fittings. she wanted the show to impress ning/Bridal Gown. 18th and 19th century and was in- “It’s very time-consuming and the estimated 5,000 people in the Cronkite’s in-depth and infor- Textiles and apparel senior So- spired by those silhouettes,” Mal- you learn that time management is audience and the people from a mative coverage of these events fia Maldonado, was the first de- donado said. “Along with that, I really important,” Maldonado said. national and international scale brought him to national promi- signer to showcase her collection, incorporated color and natural “Personally, I’ve had to sacrifice a lot who watched the live webcast. nence, earning him the nickname The Texan strives to present all information “Mercado.” Maldonado said she fabrics and combined with them this semester and not see my friends “I wanted people to leave here of “the most trusted man in Amer- fairly, accurately and completely. If ica,” said Don Carleton, execu- we have made an error, let us know was inspired by her half-Salvador- with the actual market fabrics to and family, but these other designers amazed that the school can put on about it. Call (512) 232-2217 or e-mail ian ancestry and the marketplac- make a chic summer line that is are my family and we’ve spent all- a professional New York Fashion tive director of the Dolph Briscoe [email protected]. es in El Salvador where fabrics are marketable and desirable.” nighters trying to figure out prob- Week production, which I think Center for American History and sold and made. Maldonado said it was a long lems on our own, but experience is we gave them,” Bravo said. a personal friend of Cronkite. “I also have a strong theater process for all the designers to always the best way to learn.” Textiles and apparel senior Ash- “[Cronkite’s] work earned him background, and one of my most complete their collections from Karen Bravo, faculty adviser for ley Trevino, one of the designers, the respect of an entire generation passionate plays that I performed the drawing boards to the pattern University Fashion Group, said said her collection was inspired of journalists,” he said. COPYRIGHT by the style of the 1940s and the Brian Jones, UT alumnus and Backstage vol- movie, Casablanca. anchor for CBS Sports Network, unteers attach Copyright 2012 Texas student “I wanted to update those things spoke at the event about his experi- a headpiece to Media. All articles, photographs with fun colors and luxurious fab- ence growing up watching Cronkite and graphics, both in the print and a model wear- and the way the nation was able to ing a piece rics and make it a lot of fun to see,” online editions, are the property of gain important political clarifica- from Rebekah Trevino said. “I hope that when Texas student Media and may not be tion from his reporting. reproduced or republished in part or Hoffer’s collec- somebody sees it, it makes them “Cronkite represented cer- in whole without written permission. tion as part of smile and reminds them of the the Contour beach because it is resort wear.” tainty in an uncertain world,” fashion show English junior Tyler Neal, di- he said. “We now strive to con- at the Frank rector of public relations for Uni- tinue Cronkite’s traditions at Erwin Center versity Fashion Group and male CBS everyday.” Thursday eve- model for senior designer, Albert UT Provost Steven Leslie cit- ning. Zhou, said Zhou’s collection was ed Cronkite’s education at UT TOMORROW’S WEATHER friendly for all seasons. and later success as a signifier “It’s classic menswear with a lit- to future students that anything High Low tle twist with a European cut that’s is possible. very sophisticated,” Neal said. “I “His work represents what this 76 54 can wear the pants in the summer University stands for,” he said. Andreina Velazquez or in the winter and wear different “He shows us that what starts here He’s just meaty. Daily Texan staff shirts with it, as well.” changes the world.”

This newspaper was printed with pride by The Daily Texan and Texas THE DAILY TEXAN Student Media. Permanent Staff Editor ...... Viviana Aldous APD opens internal investigation after officer shoots, kills dog Associate Editors ...... Matthew Daley, Susannah Jacob, Samantha Katsounas, Shabab Siddiqui Managing Editor ...... Audrey White Associate Managing Editor ...... Aleksander Chan Sarah White yelled at Paxton to restrain his dog, ed on Saturday. Harris confirmed that said. “I will never forget that day. I will News Editor ...... Jillian Bliss Associate News Editors ...... Victoria Pagan, Colton Pence, Nick Hadjigeorge Daily Texan Staff even though Paxton had no oppor- the dog he reported in March is Cisco. never forget the look in the dog’s eyes.” Senior Reporters ...... Andrew Messamore, Sarah White, Liz Farmer, Jody Serrano Enterprise Team ...... Matt Stottlemyre, Huma Munir, Megan Strickland tunity to react, Daniels said. Griffin “It’s the same dog without a doubt,” Harris said he does not like to Copy Desk Chief ...... Elyana Barrera Associate Copy Desk Chiefs ...... Alexandra Feuerman, Arleen Lopez, Klarissa Fitzpatrick In response to community out- then shot one round into the animal, said Harris. “I recognized the ani- see an animal get killed, but he feels Wire Editor ...... Austin Myers Design Editor ...... Chris Benavides cry, the officer involved in a fatal which was fatally wounded. mal as soon as I saw images of it on like he can relate to the experience Senior Designers ...... Nicole Collins, Bobby Blanchard, Betsy Cooper, Natasha Smith Special Projects Designer ...... Simonetta Nieto shooting of a dog in East Austin Daniels said the address given to the news, only I think the photo that of officer Griffin. Multimedia Editor ...... Ryan Edwards Multimedia Associate Editors ...... Jackie Kuenstler, Lawrence Peart, Fanny Trang has been reassigned and an inter- Griffin was not the residence of the is being distributed must have been of Astronomy sophomore Trav- Senior Photographers ...... Thomas Allison, Elizabeth Dillon, Shannon Kintner, ...... Rebeca Rodriguez, Zachary Strain nal investigation has been opened, individuals involved in the domestic when that dog was a puppy. He looked is Cormier said he knew Paxton Senior Videographers...... Demi Adejuyigbe, David Castaneda, Jorge Corona ...... Ashley Dillard, Andrea Macias-Jimenez said Austin Police Department rep- disturbance. Although reports con- much more vicious and dangerous [at through a local motorcycle group. Life&Arts Editor ...... Katie Stroh Associate Life&Arts Editor ...... Christopher Nguyen resentative Sgt. David Daniels. flict as to why Griffin was at Paxton’s the time of the reported incident].” Cormier has helped organize a Face- Senior Life&Arts Writers ...... Elizabeth Hinojos, Anjli Mehta, Eli Watson, Alex Williams Sports Editor ...... Sameer Bhuchar Officer Thomas Griffin respond- address, most indicate that he re- Harris said the dog was acting very book group designed to raise aware- Associate Sports Editor ...... Christian Corona Senior Sports Writers ...... Nick Cremona, Austin Laymance, Lauren Giudice, Chris Hummer ed with backup to a 9-1-1 call report- ceived the wrong address. aggressively and he felt so threatened ness about Cisco’s death. The group Comics Editor ...... Ao Meng Associate Editor ...... Victoria Grace Elliot ing a domestic disturbance at 2613 E. Travis County Animal Control doc- that he took off his backpack and pre- is titled “Justice for Cisco” and has Web Editor ...... Ryan Sanchez Senior Web Staff ...... William Snyder, Paxton Thomes Fifth St. on Saturday afternoon. Dog uments published by KVUE indicate pared to defend himself. He said Pax- received over 95,000 likes online. Associate Web Editor ...... Hayley Fick Editorial Adviser ...... Doug Warren owner and Austin resident Michael that Cisco had a history of aggressive ton was holding the dog by the collar “I just hope that we spread the Issue Staff Paxton resides at the address and was behavior. William Harris, a neighbor which was the only thing that stopped news,” Cormier said. “The cop had oth- Reporters ...... Sam Liebl, Sylvia Butanda, Alexa Ura, David Maly Multimedia ...... Rebecca Howeth, Sa Wang, Andreina Velazquez outside at the time, playing Frisbee of Paxton’s, filed a report with Animal the animal from attacking. er means of protecting himself. From Sports Writers ...... Lexy Gonzalez, Kristin Otto Columnist ...... Katherine Taylor with his dog Cisco. The dog ran to- Control in March complaining of an in- “[Paxton] warned me to stop yell- what I was told, he had a Taser and Illustrator ...... Colin Zelinski Page Designers ...... Dennis Haynes, Edna Alaniz wards Griffin as soon as he stepped cident with a violent animal at the same ing and said that if I continued to make pepper spray. Why he chose a firearm, I Copy Editors ...... Jane Hervey, Kristine Reyna, Holly Wu from the car, Daniels said. Griffin address to which officer Griffin report- Comics Artists ...... Connor Shea, Allie Eissler, Josie Pham, Betsy Cooper noise the dog would bite me,” Harris don’t think any of us will ever know.” ...... John Massingil, Holly Hansel, Danielle Thomas, Nick Gregg Web Staff ...... Ghayde Ghraowi, Kayla Moses, Stefanie Schultz

Advertising Lambrecht, CEO of Planned Par- suffering because of the funding cuts. She said she was unaware that (512) 471-1865 [email protected] enthood North Texas, will serve as These health providers receive fund- other non-affiliated clinics were be- Director of Advertising & Business ...... Jalah Goette Business Manager ...... Lori Hamilton BUDGET CEO of the new organization. ing from the state’s family planning ing affected by federal funding cuts. Business Assistant ...... Amy Ramirez Advertising Adviser ...... CJ Salgado “The programs for which funding budget, which the Women’s Health “We need to find a way to make Broadcast & Events Manager ...... Carter Goss continues from PAGE 1 Campus & National Sales Associate ...... Joan Bowerman was eliminated from are programs Program falls under, but the budget a distinction between defund- Student Advertising Manager ...... Ryan Ford Student Assistant Manager ...... Veronica Serrato they would stop federal funding that have been in place for over 40 has been depleted with the loss of ing Planned Parenthood and other Student Acct. Execs ...... Ted Sniderman, Adrian Lloyd, Morgan Haenchen, Ted Moreland ...... Paola Reyes, Fredis Benitez, Tyrell Elegonye, Zach Congdon for it because Texas violated feder- years,” she said. “These programs federal funding, Hegarty said. medical groups that provide good Student Office Assistant/Classifieds ...... Rene Gonzalez Student Marketing Assistant ...... Allison McMordie al Medicaid laws by choosing which have historically been supported with “Even in the best circumstanc- services left caught in the crossfire Student Buys of Texas Manager ...... Lindsey Hollingsworth Student Buys of Texas Assistants ...... Suzi Zhaw, Esteban Rivera clinics could receive funding. The government dollars because they are es, existing providers can’t offer the instead of profiting from abortion,” Senior Graphic Design ...... Felimon Hernandez Junior Designer ...... Aaron Rodriguez health system in Texas is in a 90-day vital for early cancer screenings.” services Planned Parenthood offers Bush said. Special Editions Adviser & Production ...... Adrienne Lee Student Special Editions Editor ...... Christine Imperatore transition into a fully state-run $33 Catherine Frazier, Gov. Rick Per- these women for the same cost,” she The Obama administration’s deci- The Daily Texan (USPS 146-440), a student newspaper at The University of Texas at Austin, is published by Texas Student million-a-year program. ry’s press secretary, said Planned said. “These cuts have been devas- sion was a political move to appease Media, 2500 Whitis Ave., Austin, TX 78705. The Daily Texan is published daily, Monday through Friday, during the regular academic year and is published twice weekly during the summer semester. The Daily Texan does not publish during aca- Wheat said Planned Parenthood Parenthood is using the merger as tating across the board.” the abortion rights base while pulling demic breaks and most Federal Holidays. and exam periods. Periodical Postage Paid at Austin, TX 78710. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Daily Texan, P.O. Box D, Austin, TX 78713. News contributions will be accepted by tele- continuously treats a high number a scare tactic to make women think Most of the clinics that the associ- the rug from unaffiliated individuals, phone (471-4591), or at the editorial office (Texas Student Media Building 2.122). For local and national display advertising, call 471-1865. classified display advertising, call 471-1865. For classified word advertising, call 471-5244. of college students, and it is impor- their care is compromised. ation represents have lost 85 percent including 100,000 women and 2,500 Entire contents copyright 2012 Texas Student Media. The Daily Texan Mail Subscription Rates tant to maintain clinics and contin- Frazier said Planned Parenthood of their budgets, while half have been health care providers under the Wom- One Semester (Fall or Spring) $60.00 Two Semesters (Fall and Spring) 120.00 ue providing screenings for students should instead be advocating for re- completely defunded, Hagerty said. en’s Health Program, Frazier said. Summer Session 40.00 One Year (Fall, Spring and Summer) 150.00 who often seek the program for in- newed federal funding. Pre-journalism sophomore Ra- “Planned Parenthood has no enti- To charge by VISA or MasterCard, call 471-5083. Send orders and address changes to Texas Student Media', P.O. Box D, Austin, TX 78713-8904, or to TSM Building C3.200, or call 471-5083. expensive help. Fran Hagerty, head of the Wom- chel Bush, president of Texas Stu- tlement to our tax dollars,” she said. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Daily Texan, P.O. Box D, Austin, TX 78713. 4/20/12 The merger will eliminate dupli- en’s Health and Family Planning dents for Life, said the anti-abor- “If you are in the business of provid- Monday ...... Wednesday, 12 p.m. Thursday...... Monday, 12 p.m. cate administration positions in or- Association of Texas, said existing tion group was happy that Planned ing or promoting abortions, we don’t Texan Ad Tuesday...... Thursday, 12 p.m. Friday...... Tuesday, 12 p.m. Classified Word Ads 11 a.m. der to consolidate their staff and re- health care providers not affiliated Parenthood was defunded and must think Texas should be in the busi- Wednesday...... Friday, 12 p.m. (Last Business Day Prior to Publication) Deadlines duce program costs, she said. Ken with Planned Parenthood are also now scramble to keep clinics open. ness of funding your efforts.” W/N P3 orld atioN 3 W Friday, April& 20, 2012 | N The Daily Texan | Austin Myers, Wire Editor | dailytexanonline.com

US policy on Syria a tacit nod to Assad’s power NEWS BRIEFLY By Anne Gearan Syrians climb Afghans denounce recent photos The Associated Press the dome of of US military posing with limbs the grand mosque during KABUL, Afghanistan — Afghan BRUSSELS — Despite oft-re- an anti-Bashar President Hamid Karzai condemned peated U.S. demands that Syrian Assad pro- photographs of U.S. soldiers posing President Bashar Assad step aside, test after the with the bloodied remains of three the Obama administration’s policy Friday prayer suicide bombers as “disgusting” and now reflects a consensus that Assad in Douma, said Thursday that only a quicker has a firm hold on power and that a suburb of exit of international forces can pre- nothing short of an outside military Damascus, Syria last vent such missteps. strike will dislodge him quickly. Karzai joined top American offi- With rebel forces poorly armed Friday. The U.N. Security cials in denouncing that 2-year-old and disorganized, efforts to pay Council on photos, the latest in a string of em- them by Arab Gulf states failing, Saturday barrassing controversies that have and sectarian divisions looming in approved the jeopardized relations between the Syria, the U.S. and its allies seem deployment of two countries in the midst of ne- prepared to leave Assad where he a first team of gotiations over the withdrawal of is. Even if he could be ousted, the observers to foreign troops. near future in Syria could involve Syria to shore The photos were published in civil war among ethnic groups now up a brittle truce, even as Wednesday’s Los Angeles Times. under Assad’s boot, or a slow and One shows members of the 82nd bloody war with rebels or proxy a new surge of violence Airborne Division posing in 2010 fighters armed from the outside. threatened the with Afghan police holding the sev- The U.S. has edged toward sup- internation- ered legs of a suicide bomber. plying the rebels with communica- ally brokered The same platoon a few months tions gear and other nonlethal aid peace. later was sent to investigate the re- but has ruled out both a military mains of three insurgents reported assault or a supply of heavy weap- to have accidentally blown them- onry for rebel forces. Photo courtesy selves up — and soldiers again posed “We are at a crucial turning point,” of The Associated and mugged for a photo with the U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rod- Press remains, the newspaper said. ham Clinton said Wednesday. A photo from the second incident Either a United Nations-brokered is not expected to announce a shift Syria and recommended the Secu- of the cease-fire, before deciding on The United States backs the appears to show the hand of a dead cease-fire takes hold “or we see As- in the U.S. stance during a diplo- rity Council increase the number of when to expand the mission be- cease-fire between Assad’s forces insurgent resting on a U.S. soldier’s sad squandering his last chance be- matic huddle on Syria in Paris on observers to 300. yond the 250 observers initially en- and rebels, but the deal also inher- shoulder as the soldier smiles. fore additional measures have to be Thursday. In a letter obtained by The As- visioned. The Security Council was ently acknowledges that Assad con- considered,” Clinton said. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki- sociated Press, Ban told the coun- scheduled to discuss Ban’s letter and trols the armed forces and holds But even as she implies tougher moon said late Wednesday he still cil he will consider developments on recommendations at a closed meet- the power to suspend attacks on Alabama, FCC ban certain beers international intervention, Clinton believes there could be progress in the ground, including consolidation ing Thursday morning. civilians and rebels. because ‘bastard’ is offensive BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — You can A fish buy Fat Bastard wine in Alabama, harvested but you’ll have to go elsewhere for from the Gulf Dirty Bastard beer. of Mexico with More firings soon in unusual lesions The state alcoholic beverage con- and infections. trol agency said Thursday it has Two years after banned the sale of Dirty Bastard the Deepwater prostitution scandal beer in the state because of the pro- Horizon rig fanity on its label. exploded, the By Alicia A. Caldwell Reform, led by Rep. Darrell Issa, Beer and wine are common- latest research The Associated Press R-Calif., sought details of the Se- ly sold in grocery and convenience into its effects cret Service investigation, including stores and anyone can see the labels, is starting to WASHINGTON — A top law- agents’ disciplinary histories. so staff members rejected the brand back up those maker briefed on the investiga- In a letter to the Secret Service because parents may not want early reports from the docks. tion into a Secret Service prosti- director, Issa and Rep. Elijah Cum- young people to see rough language tution scandal said more firings mings of Maryland, the committee’s on the shelves, said Bob Martin, an could be imminent following the senior Democrat, said the agents attorney with the Alabama Alcohol- ouster of three agency employees. “brought foreign nationals in con- ic Beverage Control Board. “I wouldn’t be surprised if you tact with sensitive security infor- “That’s the whole reason for the saw more dismissals and more be- mation.” The lawmakers have de- rule, to keep dirty pictures and dirty ing forced out sooner rather than manded that Sullivan provide them words away from children,” he said. Donald Walters later,” Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., said by May 1 with detailed information “Personally, I believe the staff made Associated Press Thursday. King is being updated about the incident, including a full the right call.” on the investigation by Secret Ser- timeline of the events and assur- Workers at the agency consult- vice Director Mark Sullivan. ances that none of the women in- ed sources including the Feder- Mutated fish in Gulf two years after spill “You may see a few more today volved were under the age of 18. al Communications Commission or tomorrow,” King added. Senate Majority Leader Harry and Wikipedia to develop a list of By Cain Burdeau “There is lots of circumstantial ev- contaminants every day. Moreover, The Secret Service has moved Reid called the Secret Service em- objectionable words that should not The Associated Press idence that something is still awry,” scientists have no baseline data on quickly to quell the scandal that ployees under investigation “stu- appear on product labels, Martin said Christopher D’Elia, dean of sick fish in the Gulf from before the erupted late last week, when at pid” and said there is not much said, and the list includes “bastard.” BARATARIA BAY, La. — Open Louisiana State University’s School spill. The first comprehensive research least some of 11 agency employees Congress can do to stop others sores. Parasitic infections. Chewed- of the Coast and Environment. “On may be years from publication. implicated in the incident brought from making similar choices. NASA retires shuttle Discovery, up-looking fins. Gashes. Mysterious the whole, it is not as much environ- Still, it’s clear to fishermen and re- prostitutes back to their hotel in Issa said Thursday he would black streaks. Two years after the mental damage as originally project- searchers alike that something’s amiss. Cartagena, Colombia, where they wait until the Secret Service fin- Smithsonian will hold treasure drilling-rig explosion that touched ed. Doesn’t mean there is none.” For the second year, fishermen were setting up security for a visit ished its internal investigation be- CHANTILLY, Va. — NASA off the biggest offshore oil spill in Reports of strange things with like Wayne Werner, who catch- by President Barack Obama. fore deciding whether to launch turned over space shuttle Discovery U.S. history, scientists are begin- fish began emerging when fisher- es red snapper commercially, are So far, three people involved his own committee probe. on Thursday to the Smithsonian In- ning to suspect that fish in the Gulf men returned to the Gulf weeks af- calling in with reports of lesions. have lost their jobs. The service While congressional lawmakers stitution, the first in its orbiter fleet of Mexico are suffering the effects of ter BP’s gushing oil well was capped He and others said they want to said Wednesday that one super- pushed for more answers from the to be transferred to a U.S. museum. the petroleum. during the summer of 2010. They get to the bottom of the problem, visor was allowed to retire, and Secret Service, the White House, The U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle The evidence is nowhere near con- started catching grouper and red which is forcing them to take lon- another will be fired for cause. A frustrated by the election-year em- Corps, astronauts and several thou- clusive. But if those suspicions prove snapper with large open sores and ger trips to fishing spots outside the third employee has resigned. barrassment, pleaded for patience. sand visitors greeted Discovery. It correct, it could mean that the envi- strange black streaks, lesions they spill zone and making them fear for In Washington and Colombia, “What I’m not prepared to do is will retire as an artifact representing ronmental damage to the Gulf from said they had never seen. They their livelihoods. separate U.S. government investi- to offer you sort of day-by-day com- the 30-year shuttle program. the BP disaster is still unfolding and promptly blamed the spill. “Every time we talked about bad gations are under way. The Secret mentary on new revelations or even The world’s most traveled space- the picture isn’t as rosy as it might The illnesses are not believed to fish, everybody kind of went nuts Service has investigators in Colom- new actions taken with regards to ship has been lifted off its Boeing 747 have seemed just a year ago. pose any health threat to humans. on us. Just like, ‘You’re hearsaying,’ bia, and King said he has assigned this investigation while it’s still un- carrier and towed to the museum And the damage may extend well But the problems could be devas- you know? And we’re saying, ‘Well, four congressional investigators to der way,” White House spokesman near Dulles International Airport. beyond fish. In the past year, research tating to some prized types of fish. they’re there,’” the Louisiana boat the probe. The House Commit- Jay Carney said. “I don’t think that’s has emerged showing deep-water There’s no saying for sure what’s captain said this week. “They’re still tee on Oversight and Government helpful to the process.” — Compiled from Associated Press reports coral, seaweed beds, dolphins, man- causing the diseases in what is still a there. Now that the water is getting groves and other species of plants and relatively small percentage of the fish. warm again, we’re starting to see animals are suffering. The Gulf is assaulted with all kinds of more and more again.”

T h e Weed tourism in Amsterdam to end in 2013 B u ys o f Te By Mike Corder & Toby Sterling remains to be seen. because it hasn’t thought through x a The Associated Press The city has strongly opposed the consequences or tried other ways s pass idea and mayor Eberhard van of achieving its aims. AMSTERDAM — Dutch cof- der Laan says he wants to negotiate a “We understand that this topic is fee shop owners went to court workable compromise with the coun- something that’s of interest to tour- Wednesday in a last ditch bid to try’s Justice Minister Ivo Opstelten. ists, but it’s equally important to our block a government plan to stop Lawyers for the cafe owners Dutch customers, which is most foreigners from buying marijuana told a judge at The Hague District of them,” he told the AP ahead of in the Netherlands. Court that the move — aimed at Wednesday’s hearing. Lawyers representing the coffee reining in problems caused by for- “The limits on membership are shops oppose what would be the eign “drug tourists” who buy mar- going to lead to immediate prob- most significant change in decades ijuana in the Netherlands and re- lems in cities that don’t have enough to the country’s famed soft drug sell it in neighboring countries — coffee shops.” your e-mail address tolerance: turning marijuana cafes is “clearly discriminatory.” Josemans said that if the court’s to our list and we into “members only” clubs open Lawyer Ilonka Kamans argued April 27 ruling goes against them, will send you the solely to Dutch residents. that Dutch drugs policy gives citi- the Maastricht coffee shops plan opportunity to … Members would only be able to zens “the fundamental right to the to disregard the ruling, forcing the $14 for 1 year get into the coffee shops by register- stimulant of their choosing” and government to prosecute one of ing for a “weed pass” and the shops should not deprive visiting foreign- them in a test case. it with your friends would only be allowed a maximum ers of the same right. Though the weed pass policy was and save even more! membership of 2,000 members. He said the government wants to designed to resolve traffic problems The move comes into force in the bring coffee shops back to what they facing southern cities, later studies south of the country May 1 and is were originally intended to be: “small have predicted that the result of the scheduled to roll out nationwide on local stores selling to local people.” system would be a return to street up to 50% off of Jan. 1, 2013. Whether it will be en- Marc Josemans of the Easy Go- dealing and an increase in petty local businesses! forced in Amsterdam, whose cof- ing coffee shop in Maastricht said crime — the original reason for the fee shops are a major tourist draw, he expects the government will lose tolerance policy started in the 1970s. 4 PINION HE AILY EXAN O Friday, April 20, 2012 | T D T | Vivi Aldous, Editor-in-Chief | (512) 232-2212 | [email protected]

QUOTES TO NOTE

Editor’s note: From the honoring of a legend to the fight for workers’ rights, these are among our favorite quotes from the past several days.

“Students took lessons that they learned in the classes taught here at UT ... and applied them to the real-world situation of the conditions of their own education and asked the University to commit to real monitoring agencies under the Worker Rights Consortium. Instead of being praised for their con- victions, the administration has sought to vilify them for ‘trespassing.’” — UT assistant professor Snehal Shingavi, in his open letter to UT administrators, on the arrest of 19 protesters Wednes- day in the lobby of the Main Building, according to his blog.

“As one of the college’s most accom- plished sons, Walter Cronkite epito- mized the traditional values of journalism — accuracy, courage, indepen- dence and integrity — that we seek to imbue in our students.” — College of Communication Dean Roderick Hart on the dedication of the Walter Cronkite Plaza on Thursday, according to a press release. Cronkite, who was a UT student in the 1930s, died in 2009.

“If lawmakers choose to go the other direction and preserve the waste, fraud and abuse that exists in today’s Texas Waiting for you, @PresidentPowers budget while raising taxes and fees to close the gaps, then we shouldn’t be By Katherine Taylor who “occupied” your o ce? Rather than daring re rescue a week ago. Daily Texan Columnist sending other University o cials outside Even more than the potential “celebrity” surprised when we become the next big to talk to them, you could’ve tweeted them status garnered from tweeting is the ability satirical target.” It is time for UT to step out of the dark yourself. Maybe the whole thing could’ve to directly connect with students. As presi- ages. It is time for UT to leave Plato’s cave dent of our University, you have rst access — Talmadge Heflin, director of the Center for Fiscal Policy ended with a better understanding between at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, on Gov. Rick Perry’s and enter into the light of Internet expres- you and the students, without student ar- to budget news that you could share with us new proposal for a more conservative budget, according to sion. It is time for President William Powers rests. sooner. If you want to gauge student opin- his column in The Houston Chronicle. Jr. to get a Twitter. You can use Twitter to bolster your online ion about a political issue, you could ask an Look, President Powers, I like you. at personality and as a means to reach out to audience that would be all too eager to re- fact surprises even myself given my intense more students, not just the ones who are spond. When you want to let students know “Does Red McCombs have the right disagreement with the way the budget crisis granted special audiences with you. Plus, about the causes for which you spend your to throw his money into Blackwater, has been handled. But a er Monday’s feature you would be at the forefront of university day lobbying on Capitol Hill or the successes make a profit and then put his money titled, “12 Hours with President Powers” in presidents on Twitter, given that there’s just you hear about, put it on Twitter. You would e Daily Texan, I found myself impressed a few out there on it right now. Even Univer- have a captive audience. into the University? Of course he does. by your hard work and inspired by your at- sity of Houston President Renu Khator has a Sure, you have a blog. I hate to tell you At least, President Powers seems to titude. I think other students will like you, Twitter account with almost 6,000 followers. this, but unless your blog is covered in Ryan think so.” too, if you give them the chance to get to Since when do we let ourselves get behind? Gosling pictures, it’s not going to get much know you better. e political realm has already gured traction among students. Take your message — Thomas Palaima, classics and Middle Eastern studies Plus, I saw in the article’s accompanying out the bene ts of direct communication directly to the students. Show us that you professor, on the appointment of billionaire and major UT video segment that you have an iPhone. with constituents and jumped on the Twit- want to reach us. Shows us that our opinions donor Red McCombs as director of Academi, according to Twitter is literally at your ngertips. And ter bandwagon. President Barack Obama matter and that you’re listening. I promise The Daily Texan. Academi was previously known as Black- now you can have something to do with has more than 14 million followers. New- you I’ll be listening to you. @KTay725, when water USA, a controversial private security contractor. your ngers when you’re jamming out to rap ark, N.J., Mayor Cory Booker has recently you get a chance. music in the car. become a Twitter sensation — spawning “The Republican primary is over. Mitt Remember those students on Wednesday the hashtag #CoryBookerStories — a er his Taylor is a Plan II and rhetoric and writing senior. Romney will be our nominee, and I will strongly support him in every way that I can. But I think endorsements, frankly, are kinda overrated, so I don’t think its going to affect the outcome of the election.” — Sen. John Cornyn on his endorsement of Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, according to The Houston Chronicle.

“It’s our job to make sure agencies are doing their jobs effectively with what they’ve been tasked to do. ... Don’t expect that we’re going to put a poison pill in the sunset bill to end the lot- t e r y.” — State Rep. Dennis Bonnen on whether the Sunset Advisory Committee, of which he is the chair, will eliminate the lottery system, according to The Dallas Morning News.

LEGALESE Opinions expressed in e Daily Texan are those of the editor, the Editori- al Board or the writer of the article. ey are not necessarily those of the UT administration, the Board of Regents or the Texas Student Media Board of Operating Trustees.

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Friday, April 20, 2012 NEWS 5 ANOTHER BREAK ON THE WALL Fundraiser benefits hospice, Construction workers take a honors Austin icon Leslie break at the inter- section of San By Alexa Ura Jacinto Boulevard Daily Texan Staff and 23rd Street Thursday after- Friends of the late Austin icon noon. Leslie Cochran are planning a fund- Leslie opened the raiser to help the hospice facility that door for Austin to saw the homeless hero through his last days. feel free and Leslie Fest 2012 will be held on June 24, the day that would have be itself. been Leslie’s 61st birthday. Pro- ceeds from the celebration will ben- — Valerie Romness, friend of Leslie efit Hospice Austin’s Christopher House, a nonprofit organization that cares for terminally ill individuals in the community. Benefit organizer Brently Heil- take care of Leslie in his last days bron, comedian and television ac- and appreciate the support from tor, said Leslie Fest will be a fes- his friends. tival-like benefit in honor of “Leslie was such a huge part of the Leslie’s spirit. community and gave it its heart and The benefit will be an all-day soul,” she said. “Taking care of him event held at Club 606 with a vari- lined up so closely with our mission ety of live entertainment including of caring for the community that stand-up comedians and a lineup of takes care of us.” Sa Wang Daily Texan Staff musical performances on two stages. Hospice Austin regularly cares Heilbron said special musical guests for homeless individuals, Marble are still in the works. said. Some are treated at Christo- Leslie was well known for his ec- pher House, while others are offered centricity when walking the streets treatment wherever they may be Magazine launches competition to find fittest Austinite of downtown Austin in heels and staying, such as in their cars or un- a leopard-print thong. Heilbron der bridges, she said. By Rachel Thompson country, and we hope the test demon- Each age group will have a max- “I think the nature of Austin it- said he encourages everyone to There are more than 2,300 Daily Texan Staff strates this empirically,” she said. “This imum of 100 competitors with 50 self really contributes to the amount dress up for the celebration in true homeless individuals living on year, the [competitors] will prove their males and 50 females, Moore said, of participation in our classes and fit- Leslie style. the streets or in shelters on any On any given day in Austin, jog- fitness, as will Austin.” and the tests are scored based on a ness in general,” she said. “There are It was Leslie’s family who request- given night in Austin, according gers circle Town Lake and countless Aspiring fitness prodigies will com- standard so competitors will be able to so many opportunities to get active, ed proceeds from the celebration to the city of Austin’s website. students zip through Gregory Gym to pete in 10 events including a 40-yard compare results from year to year. whether it’s hiking through the moun- benefit Hospice Austin’s Christopher During his time in Austin, Leslie complete daily workouts. Soon we will dash, pull-ups, burpees and a 1-mile The competition will also showcase tains or running around Town Lake.” House, Heilbron said. quickly rose to local celebrity status. find out which one of them are the fit- run, which Moore said help test the celebrated local athletes as well as hold For Moore, the August issue’s focus “Hospice Austin does so much Leslie channeled his popularity into test of the fit. concept of functional training. a team competition, she said. Winners on the competition offered a chance not just for the homeless, but for bringing attention to the treatment This year, Austin Fit Magazine is “Functional training is all the mus- will be featured in the August edi- for her to try out the fitness tests her- anyone who can’t pay for medical of others, including the homeless. upgrading their “10 Fittest” contest cles working together to accomplish tion of the magazine and will receive self, she said. care,” Heilbron said. “They do hard Valerie Romness, friend of Leslie and launching a competition to find something,” she said. “And that’s what financial awards. “When we got out there, it was like work right until the end, and we and his power of attorney, said Les- the 10 fittest people in the city through these tests are designed around. Some- In a fit city, UT parallels the region’s a grown-up field day,” she said. “It’s fun want to help them for Leslie.” lie’s family is looking forward to hav- a variety of tests that measure strength, body may not be able to do one pull- emphasis on exercise and general to try it. It’s not an endurance thing, Every year, Hospice Austin pro- ing his memory help the homeless. endurance and overall physical fitness. up, and that’s okay. They could do re- health consciousness, said Fitness In- like a marathon or a triathlon. ” vides $2.5 million in health care “His family and immediate The two-day event will take place on ally well in something else.” stitute of Texas director Phil Stanforth. Moore also said she hopes Austini- services for patients at no cost. friends feel like Austin is a great city June 9 and 10 at Camp Mabry. The test is also designed to attract “I feel like the University does a tes will be inspired by the fitness tests They provide specialized care to to live in because Leslie lived here,” Austin Fit magazine editor-in- fitness lovers of all ages, especial- great job,” he said. “I think in general, to continue to train and improve over- patients in their homes, hospitals she said. “It’s because of him that we chief Melanie Moore said the annual ly those beyond the typical 20-some- people have a pretty good idea of what all health long after the winners have and nursing homes. Hospice Aus- can be ourselves.” August issue is centered around the thing competitors, Moore said. their fitness level is, and students have been crowned. tin’s Christopher House is an inpa- Romness said the celebration will city’s 10 fittest people each year, but “We’re trying to be inclusive about so many options to exercise.” “It’s about living a healthy life every tient facility where Leslie, who died provide a feeling of assurance to Les- in the past, candidates were select- the whole thing,” she said. “We want- UT RecSports Fitness and Wellness day, not just training for a long run and on March 8, spent his last days. lie’s friends who keep his memory as ed by popular vote rather than des- ed to encourage people of all ages and coordinator Betsy Baker said the Uni- then sitting on the couch each day after Melinda Marble, spokeswom- a reminder of what he stood for. ignated fitness tests. lifestyles to live a more healthy and versity’s emphasis on fitness reflects a that,” she said. “We hope it will be a very an for Christopher House, said they “Leslie opened the door for Austin “Austin is the fittest city in the fit lifestyle.” larger trend throughout the city. fun event for people to come out to.” are honored to have been able to to feel free and be itself,” Romness said.

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THANKS TO AFFORDABLE SOUND & OAT WILLIE’S SPTS P6 6 PORTS HE AILY EXAN S Friday, April 20, 2012 | T D T | Sameer Bhuchar, Sports Editor | (512) 232-2210 | [email protected] Fozzy looks to shake injuries in NFL SIDELINE NHL Overall career stats Fozzy Whittaker Rushing attempts 263 Return skills could help Whittaker Rushing Yards 1,233 BRUINS Rushing Touchdowns 12 establish himself at the next level Editor’s Note: This is the fourth in being fully recovered six months af- an eight-part series about Longhorns ter having surgery to repair his knee, hoping to be drafted into the NFL. which took place in January. Whit- taker said he would like to participate CAPITALS Freshman Year in an NFL training camp but knows 64 carries there’s a chance that he might not be 284 yards NFL DRAFT 2012 good to go in time for Week One. If Missed three games to knee injury he goes undrafted, Whittaker plans on pursuing a deal as an undrafted free agent. Whittaker hasn’t worked out for By Christian Corona or interviewed with any NFL teams, BLACKHAWKS There was a lot to like about last but the fact that he was invited to Sophomore Year season. Texas won three more games the NFL Combine in Indianapo- 53 carries than it did the year before, includ- lis in February despite only being 212 yards ing a bowl game, and signed anoth- able to participate in the bench press Four touchdowns er top-five recruiting class. But Fozzy is encouraging. COYOTES Missed three games to knee injury Whittaker’s knee injury was probably “I may or may not [get drafted],” the lowest point. Whittaker said. “I’m one of those Whittaker, a senior running back, people on the bubble where I’m just had established himself as a threat waiting to see what will happen on Junior Year draft day.” 80 Carries out of the “Wild” formation and had The way Whittaker made his mark 351 Yards become the first player in school his- in his final season at Texas should MLB Two rushing touchdowns tory to return kickoffs 100 yards serve him well at the professional Missed one game to injury for a touchdown in back-to-back games. He led the country with 42.4 level. The roles that third-down tail- yards per kick return when he tore backs and special team stalwarts play RANGERS his ACL in Columbia against Mis- are usually reserved for young play- souri, effectively ending his college ers selected in the later rounds of the football career. NFL Draft or even those signed as “You lose part of your heart, part undrafted free agents. Fortunately for Senior Year of the soul of this team. You can’t re- Whittaker, that’s exactly what he did. 66 Carries place that,” said Longhorns defensive “Not too many teams in the NFL TIGERS 386 rushing yards coordinator Manny Diaz after the right now focus on having one spe- six rushing touchdowns devastating injury. “From the football cific tailback for first and third down,” two kickoff returns for touchdowns side, you lose a guy that can score on said Whittaker. “So, being able to play Missed four games to knee injury any play. His tape says that anywhere on third down and being able to play on the field he can go the distance. in the Wildcat formation, will be able There’s only so many of those guys in to help change the pace up. On top the country.” of that, not everybody returns kicks. Whittaker has no problems walk- Being able to do that helps me get on TWEET OF THE WEEK ing but still can’t run. He’s still hoping Elisabeth Dillon | Daily Texan file photo that he can realize his initial goal of FOZZY continues on PAGE 7 Taylor Hoagland WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD @taylorho6 Good news on the Lucas attempts to peak at perfect time Texas gets off to slow start X-rays! Nothing serious just some By Kristin Otto in SAC relays in California awesome purple color Daily Texan Staff and a big ol dent on By Kristin Otto tional, the junior tacked on over Victoria Lucas was in disheartened my ankle! Daily Texan Staff seven seconds to her time, land- disbelief. After four years of unwav- ing her on the cusp of the bot- ering dedication, the final indoor sea- The Longhorn distance run- tom quarter of final ranks. son of her collegiate career had been ners had a rocky start on Thurs- In the open 3000-meter stee- stopped unexpectedly short. day at the Mt. SAC Relays in plechase, Brittany Marches was “Watching the live results, I was just Walnut, Calif. able to breathe a little life into sitting there really upset and I thought, The outcome of the first the Longhorn squad, improving ‘This isn’t worth it — to not be happy.’” event that kicked off the 54th her Texas Relays time by more SPOTLIGHT Searching for the eye, some sem- year of the relays was an all- than 13 seconds. Nonetheless, blance of calm and order, in the storm around letdown. Going into compared to the competition, of her emotions, Lucas looked on as the meet, 160 runners were list- her finish was mediocre, taking Dylan Frittelli former high school rival Shanay Bris- ed on the roster for the univer- ninth out of 19 athletes. coe competed as the sole Longhorn in sity/open 1500-meter. Of the Sport: Golf Participating in the event the high jump at the 2012 NCAA In- three UT runners originally en- Height: 6’ 1” Ryan Edwards | Daily Texan file photo for the first time this year, se- door Track and Field Championships. tered in the race, one did not Class: Senior high jumper Victoria Lucas came up short of nationals during nior Laleh Mojtabaeezamani “I was so frustrated not going to na- compete and one failed to cross Senior indoor track season, but will use that as motivation in the outdoor season. closed out last night with anoth- tionals, where I should have been an the finish line. Home: South er ninth-place finish for UT in All-American,” Lucas reflected, the the first time in the season, Briscoe “When you work, you try to work The only Longhorn, Julie the Olympic development elite Africa slightest tone of resentment apparent emerged with a victory and a spot in for perfection and eliminate all the Amthor, whose name did make 10000-meter run. in her voice. the Indoor Championships, where she flaws that will cause you not to get the the race’s results list had a disap- Lead by middle and long dis- In a final attempt to attain NCAA ultimately claimed fourth overall. kind of performance you want. You pointing performance. Only five tance coach Stephen Sisson, four qualifying marks, the two high jump- Lucas never made it to Nampa and want to be in the kind of condition ... days following her season-best was forced to walk away from her last and top collegiate finish in the Dylan Frittelli was named a co- ers went head-to-head at a Last Chance winner of the Byron Nelson Award on meet in Arkansas. Topping six feet for indoor season at Texas empty-handed. LUCAS continues on PAGE 7 1500-meter at the Texas Invita- RELAYS continues on PAGE 7 Tuesday with Georgia Tech’s James White. The award is given to honor graduating seniors who best combine character, scholarship, playing record BASEBALL and citizenship. Frittelli, who is currently ranked as the No. 2 player in the nation, is a two time All-American at Texas and has nine top-10 finishes in 11 events this season. Rotation torching opponents early in Big 12 play The native South African is also a two- time Academic All Big 12 recipient, and is a frequent volunteer at many local By Christian Corona .234 and have struck out nearly three organizations throughout the Daily Texan Staff times as much as they’ve walked. Over Austin community. a 17-game period beginning with its “Obviously it is a huge honor to Considering the fact that Texas first win over Texas State in March, receive the Byron Nelson Award,” said did not bring back either of its three Frittelli. “Coming from Texas you hear all Texas scored 7.6 runs per game but that Byron Nelson stood for on and off starting pitchers from last year, the have scored less than three times in its Longhorns’ starting pitchers have the golf course. I see this as recognition last four contests heading into a three- of my efforts on the golf course and in done well this season. game home series against Kansas be- the community, as well. It’s an honor They’ve done particularly well in the ginning Friday night. to be recognized by the selection team’s last five games, four of which “We’ve got to take quality at-bats and committee and earn such a prestigious honor.” have been Texas triumphs. Dillon Pe- build our innings more consistently,” ters, Nathan Thornhill, Parker French Garrido said. “I’d like to see us get back and Ricky Jacquez — all freshmen, ex- on top of getting that leadoff hitter on cept sophomore Thornhill — have a and getting them over, extending ral- combined 1.16 ERA, hold batters to lies, extending rallies with two outs, ex- ON THE WEB: a .200 batting average and strike out tending at-bats with two strikes. That’s more than four times as many hitters as the type of game we have to play to Check out previews they walk. win big.” “They’re coming together,” said The only loss over this five-game of this weekend’s Longhorns head coach Augie Garri- period was last Friday, when the action in Men’s and do of his pitching staff. “There’s been Longhorns spoiled a superb outing steady improvement. We’ve got young by Thornhill, who left the game with Women’s Tennis, pitchers that have developed as the sea- 1-0 lead in the seventh inning. Tex- Softball and son goes on, and that’s what we want as ended up falling, 3-1, to Oklaho- for the whole team — is to get better ma State in 11 innings but Thornhill men’s golf. from the wins and from the losses.” will look to improve to 5-2 against the The Texas lineup, on the other hand, Pu Ying Huang | Daily Texan file photo has not performed as well during that Nathan Thornhill and the rest of the Longhorns’ starting rotation has started to round into form, as they at dailytexanonline.com stretch. The Longhorns are batting PITCHING continues on PAGE 7 have a combined 1.16 ERA in the last five games while holding batters to a .200 average. SPTS/CLASS P7

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MEN’S TRACK ANd FiEld Joe Bergeron isn’t too bad, either. the critical third-down back and the Each turned in multiple 100-yard ef- Wild formation person. He’s doing FOZZY forts during their freshman year this a great job with that and he’s done a continues from PAGE 6 past season and, along with high- great job this whole spring.” ly-touted incoming freshman Johna- Hills, Brown and Bergeron could the field.” than Gray, will be a part of a loaded very well go on to have a great year in Whittaker will graduate in May Longhorns backfield. 2012, when Whittaker says Texas can with a master’s degree in kinesiology “The sky’s the limit with those seriously contend for a national cham- and spent some of this spring semes- guys,” said Whittaker. “I saw a lot pionship. But Texas will miss Whittak- ter as an intern as a member of the more consistency. They’ve grasped er. He did anything and everything he football operations team. One of the the playbook already, compared to was asked to do, whether it was carry- projects Whittaker helped out with when they were freshmen still trying ing the ball as a tailback, mentoring fel- during that internship was the unveil- to learn it. I can see them getting bet- low tailbacks like Brown and Bergeron, ing of Ricky Williams’ statue before ter each week.” extending drives with third-down con- the Orange-White spring game earli- Another running back that Whit- versions out of the Wild formation, er this month. taker has seen improvement in is Jer- changing the game as a kick returner “It was a real-eye opener,” Whittaker emy Hills, a senior running back who or even helping arrange the ceremony said. “As a football player and as an ath- he believes will take over for him in for Williams’ statue unveiling. lete, we’re just focused on playing the the Wild formation. There’s been a “Fozzy epitomizes what we all game. You don’t really put too much lot of speculation as to who will re- want in college student athletes,” thought into what needs to happen for place Whittaker in that role and many said Texas head coach Mack Brown. everything else to fall into place.” names thrown out there, but Whit- “He’s a person that has given a lot Texas may not have a running taker sees a lot of potential in Hills. more to Texas than he’s gotten back. back as good as the Heisman Tro- “Jeremy Hills has done a great job,” He’ll fight for a chance to play in the phy-winning Williams but hav- Whittaker said. “He’s the one that has NFL but he’ll have a great career Ryan Edwards | Daily Texan file photo ing guys like Malcolm Brown and actually kind of taken on my role as at something.” Texas sophomore Mark Jackson and the rest of the Texas 4x100-meter relay squad will kickoff the running events in the Longhorn invitational today. to do. I just wanted to be so serious ... I able to relax, which in turn set her up needed to have some kind of balance.” for a season-high 1.83-meter jump, Horns look to rebound in local meet LUCAS In the midst of her doubts, Lucas re- a feat that she believes will also set alized that the flaw that had obstruct- her up to reach her goal peak in the By lexy Gonzalez ticipating in the 1500-meter run, 10.32, with Rhodes close behind with continues from PAGE 6 ed her from reaching her peak perfor- outdoor season. Daily Texan Staff as Texas will showcase 11 distance a 10.33. Decathletes Isaac Murphy and in the kind of jumping shape that mance was not so much physical as it “I think that now that I’ve gone past runners. The Longhorns’ top three and Petter Olson will also be among The Longhorns will remain in their you need to be in [to succeed] at the was mental. the barrier of 6-feet ... it should only be times headed into the race be- the seven to compete. The two multi- comfort zone this weekend as they wel- peak moments,” explained assistant So, she embarked on a quest of find- easier for me to go up from there.” long to junior Patrick McGregor event specialists will also both partici- come three other Texas teams to Aus- coach Rose Brimmer. ing equilibrium in the social, academ- After clearing 1.85-meters as a ju- (3:44.27), redshirt sophomore CJ pate in the 4x400 relay, pole vault and tin for the Longhorn Invitational. For high jumpers like Lucas, this ic and athletic aspects of her life. Last nior in high school, Lucas competed Jessett (3:46.53) and junior Brock shot put. Athletes representing the Universi- competition year is a “three-peak sea- weekend, it finally paid off. in the 2008 Olympic Trials. Before she Simmons (3:47.20). The 400-meter hurdles will feature ty of Houston, McMurry and UT-San son” — that is, their goals are to peak In the days leading up to the Tex- closes out her athletic career at UT, she The 110-meter hurdles will lack a freshmen Josh Brudnick and Sheroid Antonio will join Texas’ 34 men select- during indoors, then in outdoors and as Invitational, Lucas had been having is set on surpassing her 2007 personal familiar face in junior Keiron Stewart, Evans. Evans currently lacks a record- ed to compete in the one-day competi- finally come back and peak at the “awful practices;” struggling with a mi- record and, furthermore, on making as he will not compete in the event on ed time in the event, so this will be tion. Similar to last weekend’s Texas In- Olympic Trials. nor injury, the senior was unsure if she the 2012 Olympic team. Saturday. Instead, it will be senior Ken- an excellent opportunity for him to vitational, the events will be run only Lucas admitted that her indoor peak was going to compete after being held “Staying really disciplined ... and be- ny Greaves representing the Long- get an idea of where he stands among on Saturday. fell short. Instead of a competitor on to a 1.81-meter mark for two consecu- ing extremely confident that I can hit horns, coming in with a seed time other competitors at this point in the After falling to No. 7 this week in the the field, the senior was a spectator on tive meets. However, Lucas wasn’t flus- the heights that I need to go to [Lon- of 14.99. outdoor season. NCAA 2012 Outdoor Track and Field the sidelines. With her last outdoor sea- tered and was determined to improve. don]; if I can maintain [this mind-set] Stewart will conserve his energy in Rhodes will head into the 200-me- rankings, the Texas men will use this son as a Longhorn up next, she knew “I feel like I’ve been stuck at throughout July, then I think I should order to run the anchor leg in section ter dash with the second best seed day as an opportunity to regain their something had to change. [1.81-meters] this whole year. It was so be alright,” She said. A of the evening’s 4x400 relay. time of 20.81. Teammates Aaron footing and propel themselves back “Coming into my senior year, I frustrating because I didn’t have an an- The future of Lucas’ high jump ca- A mixture of UT former and fu- Scott and Alex Williams are coming into the top six. wanted to be so determined and so fo- swer, and I wanted an answer.” reer is largely contingent on how she ture greats will constitute the 400-me- in fourth and eighth with a 21.34 and The men’s 4x100-meter sprint relay cused,” she said. “I just wanted to focus In hindsight, the balance that performs this summer. Neverthe- ter dash, as Texas’ Kyle Thompson and 21.82, respectively. will kick off the day’s running events. on school and track — not have any she had been striving for presented less, she must maintain her newfound Dereck Dreyer compete alongside two Closing out the men’s running The Longhorns’ quick-footed group distractions. And I think it really start- the answer. balance if she wants to have a shot at former UT track stars, Trey Hardee events will be sections A and B of the in Mark Jackson, Marquise Goodwin, ed to backfire on me because it was all By refraining from putting too achieving a fulfilling third and final and Danzell Fortson. 4x400 relay. Texas’ Murphy, Dreyer, Emerson Sanders and Trevante Rho- I was thinking about and all I wanted much pressure on herself, Lucas was peak as a Longhorn. des are expected to set the standard The 100-meter dash will be nothing Evans and Stewart will be vying for a for Texas early on. The team of four is short of explosive and action-packed. title as the second seeded group with coming into the race with a seedntime Texas’ seven athletes set to compete a time of 3:10.00. The Longhorns’ sec- in the Olympic development elite University and UTSA. A handful of 39.23. are all coming in with times well in- tion B team in Greaves, Olson, Brud- division of the 5000-meter. of pros will also be thrown into A sea of burnt orange will con- side the 11-second mark. Goodwin nick and Scott are four seconds off that RELAYS The last Longhorn to take the the mix including former Long- stitute a majority of the pack par- represents the top time for Texas at mark at 3:14.00. continues from PAGE 6 track at the Mt. SAC Relays will horns Chantel Malone, Raasin be Jessica Harper, who is also McIntosh and Alexandria An- college career and arguably the best inning, they just started pounding the Texas athletes will attempt to competing in a section of the derson. Saturday’s home meet performance by a Texas starting ball into the ground. The defense went prove UT’s above-average abili- 5-kilomenter run. — the second in a row for No. 8 PITCHING pitcher this year. He did not allow a to work. It was awesome.” ties in distance events on day two Although Harper’s perfor- Texas — is a strategic opportuni- continues from PAGE 6 run in eight innings, extending his Kansas is in a four-way tie for last of the Mt. SAC Relays. mance late tonight will con- ty for Longhorns to prepare for streak of consecutive scoreless in- place in the Big 12 standings at 3-9, and At 2:25 p.m., Katie clude the competition week the upcoming post season. Jayhawks today. nings at home to 25.1. He’ll have an is the only team in the conference with Hoaldridge will start the day for for Texas distance runners, ap- “[Both the Texas Invitation- “I feel like I’m getting more and more opportunity to add to that impressive an overall losing record at 15-23. But the Longhorns with the open proximately two dozen wom- al and the Longhorn Invitation- comfortable every week,” said Thorn- mark Saturday. these starters — Thornhill, French and 800-meter. en will be gearing up for Sat- al] were specifically designed hill. “Throwing the fastball early and “The comfort of pitching at home Jacquez — will come in handy when Two of UT’s finest, sopho- urday’s Longhorn Invitational for us to focus on our individ- then coming in with a changeup, that’s has helped,” French said. “The sinker Texas takes on the likes of No. 9 Texas 1 mores Sara Sutherland and Mari- in Austin. ual events and getting ready for kind of what I do.” was moving late and being able to mix A&M next weekend and No. 3 Baylor, elle Hall, will strive to make Tex- Beginning at 11:30 a.m., they Conference scoring and NCAA The following day, French turned in the slider and changeup kept them who has yet to lose in 15 games against as’ presence known in California, will take on competitors from the qualifying,” said head coach in by far the best outing of his young off balance. Starting in around the fifth Big 12 opponents. competing alongside each other University of Houston, McMurry Beverly Kearney. day, month day, 2008 Classifieds 3B

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friday, April 20, 2012 Life&ARTS 9 Linklater, McConaughey discuss background behind ‘Bernie’ film

By Alex Williams ard Linklater and Matthew McCo- got that idea of town gossips Daily Texan Staff naughey during last month’s South reading all that because, if you By Southwest Film Festival. think about it, Mrs. Nugent’s In “Bernie,” Austin-based not around and Bernie can’t de- filmmaker Richard Linklater’s The Daily Texan: How long ago fend himself, so it’s a gossip newest film, Jack Black plays did you find the Texas Monthly chain that the story is absorbed real-life Texas criminal Bernie article that inspired the film? through. I thought, “I’ve never Tiede, a mortician who strikes Richard Linklater: I read it seen a movie that told its story up an unlikely friendship with when it came out. I think it was through town gossips,” because millionaire Marjorie Nugent December ’98? I immediately that’s really strong in a small (Shirley MacLaine). When the called the writer, Skip Hollands- town. It’s a huge social element friendly, unassuming Bernie is worth, started talking about the and I thought it was appropriate driven to murder the curmud- story and, at that point, there for the storytelling. geonly Marjorie, District Attor- hadn’t been a trial. At that point, ney Danny Buck (Matthew Mc- it looked like Bernie was going DT: Matthew, your character is Conaughey) swoops in to pick to get off, and that was kind of kind of the voice of reason in up the pieces. a joke. That was the angle of that the movie. What’s the impor- The Daily Texan participated in article. They weren’t going to be tance of having that guy who a roundtable interview with Rich- able to get a prosecution. I went tells everybody else, “You peo- to the trial and went through the ple are nuts?” whole process, that’s all very per- Matthew McConaughey: Voice sonal to me. I was at that court- of reason? That’s what is real- house, I saw what the jury looked ly interesting about the whole like. A lot of the dialogue, what story. Cases are moved all the Matthew’s character says in the time because they don’t think trial, that’s all firsthand. they can get an acquittal. This Photo courtesy of Samuel Goldwyn Films one was moved to try and get Jack Black stars in Richard Linklater’s “Bernie” as the real-life Texas murderer Bernie Tiede. DT: Did the material from the a guilty verdict. In research, townspeople come from actual you’re not finding many other can nail somebody.” me right now, and that doesn’t there’s not a demarcation line interviews? cases like that. You talk about DT: With this character and mean I’m not going to do more between behind the camera and Linklater: So much of it. Skip, where you’ve got the info from. your character in “Killer Joe” studio pictures. It doesn’t mean in front of the camera. There’s in his journalistic work, had a You’re getting it from the peo- [another SXSW film], it really I’m not going to do more roman- just an easy flow. It’s very fun for big file full of interviews. The ple. And then, Danny gets in feels like a departure from the tic comedies down the line. an actor and creative. people in the movie are a hope- there and, as a good prosecu- kind of roles that people asso- Linklater: I like getting those calls fully flowing mix of actors, peo- tor would, paints a different ciate you with. DT: You guys worked togeth- from Matthew, too, as he’s build- ple from the area who knew of picture that may or may not McConaughey: I’ve tried to er before on “Dazed and Con- ing up that character. It’s fun. We the story, and some people who be true. They work to get the stay fluid with my career choic- fused.” What’s it like working can talk forever if he wants to. were next-door neighbors or verdict that they’re after, so he es. I was looking for some things together again on this film? Wherever he’s at in his develop- knew Bernie. kind of exaggerated, really. Ber- that were different, offbeat, not McConaughey: We’ve got real ment, I’m glad to be there any way Bernie nie wasn’t a serial killer, but it straight down the line comedies. trust in each other. I really feel I can be. Richard Linklater DT: There are so many quot- worked! This was my first time “Killer Joe” was a great script that like he brings out the best in me. able moments. to prosecute [in a film]. came off the page for me. I could I like to listen to him. We like to “Bernie” releases April 27. Genre: Comedy Linklater: A lot of those jokes Linklater: He was like, “I’m al- taste it. It was something differ- play verbal ping-pong. We have Check back next week for an in- were in the actual transcripts ways getting these guys off that I ent. Independents are better sto- a real shorthand, and it’s fluid. terview with Jack Black and a re- Runtime: 104 minutes of interviews Skip had done. I think are really guilty. Finally, I ries, more interesting stories for From the beginning, in “Dazed,” view of the film.

CONRAD continues from PAGE 10 RECORDS continues from PAGE 10 DT: Did you have to set certain Conrad: No, usually just at night to the top? attendees to be a part of the Re- with a sound much warmer deadlines for chapters to get it with a glass of wine. Oh, I’m worth- Conrad: I’ve had so many intern- cord Store Day Crawl. Present than what you get through a all done? less in the mornings. ships, gosh, I’ve worked in a show- your receipt from any of the stores regular download.” Conrad: Going into this, I had no room, at a magazine, in a PR office, participating in Record Store Day St. Edward’s psychology and ad- idea how to do it, so the first book DT: It seems like you’re always but I think that you just learn so to another record store, and you’ll vertising student Jacob Torres en- was definitely a struggle to sched- working on something new, but much about your industry. While get a discount. joys going out and searching for ule because I think a lot of times it where do you find the motiva- the tasks I was doing as an intern Musicmania manager Bernard vinyl. Torres enjoys vinyl records wasn’t as much of a priority. It would tion to work on so many things weren’t necessarily important, I was Vasek said he’s excited for Record for their nostalgic value and often be like I would have to write in my at one time? being exposed to every aspect of Store Day because of how sup- discovers hard-to-find releases at spare time, but now we learned that Conrad: I think it’s so exciting to the industry. I think I’m also much portive it is of local artists and Waterloo, End of an Ear and vari- I have to schedule whole days dedi- start something new and I’ve been kinder to interns now. of keeping record stores alive. It’s ous thrift stores. cated to writing. lucky to work on so many things not an easy task — throughout “When I collect [vinyl], it’s like that I enjoy. DT: So your beauty blog, The the years multiple record shops I’m collecting little pieces of his- DT: Where do you get most of Beauty Department, turned a have closed in Austin, including tory,” Torres said. “For example, your writing done? DT: You’ve gone from being an in- year old today. Congratulations! Encore Records and Backspin Re- I can put on Getz/Gilberto, the Conrad: (laughs) In bed. tern to creating your own brands. How did that project start? cords, which shut its doors for the best selling album of 1964, and What lessons did you learn as an Conrad: I’ve been working with final time last fall. just imagine the original listen- DT: Like as you’re drinking coffee? intern that you carried with you my hairstylist and makeup artist for “We’re competing with the big ers, sitting in their living rooms probably five years now, and we’ve chains,” Vasek said. Along with enjoying it, unaware that their talked about starting it for a while. the pressures of chains stores like record would find its way into Both of them are so good at what “The Fame Game” Best Buy and Target, independent my living room.” they do and they just love beau- record stores also have to bat- Record Store Day continues to I think it’s so exciting to start something ty, so I think when you really love Lauren Conrad tle against digital downloads and keep the art and spirit of music new and I’ve been lucky to work on so something you just want to share music piracy. alive. It lends a helping hand to all of the things you’re learning. We Genre: Young Adult Although independent record those searching for exclusive re- many things that I enjoy. wanted to create a community to stores face tough times, Vasek is leases, or maybe even those who discuss trends we love but also to projects that you’re working on? glad that, with the resurgence of are just looking for classic, one- — Lauren Conrad, Author teach people how to get looks. Conrad: Right now I’m really fo- vinyl, a younger generation are of-a-kind vinyls. cused on the second book of “The seeking out vinyl releases. “That’s the great thing about DT: Do you have any upcoming Fame Game.” “We do record conventions collecting vinyl,” Torres said. “To here [in Austin] and the youth hold on to ephemera, and know have taken it up,” Vasek said. that they have seen so many days moving on from an ex once and exact relationship but just at a piest also possesses the power “It’s nice to have a 12-by-12 re- and have survived crazy advances for all is to appreciate what once later time, you’re missing out to make you miserable. cord in your hands that comes in technology. It’s mind-blowing.” LOVE was and to stop trying to relive on the excitement of getting to Since every breakup carries continues from PAGE 10 the past. If you chase your dat- know new people,” Hembd said. with it unique circumstances, ing past you’re bound to make The risks of getting back to- there is no such thing as right “I have good memories of the same mistakes over again, gether with an ex are no differ- advice to give on whether or being with him but that’s all creating a vicious cycle that will ent than those of getting togeth- not you should get back togeth- they are, just memories, and only leave you alone and feeling er with someone new, except er with someone. Keep in mind you shouldn’t let those stop painfully pathetic. the stakes are higher. Reuniting that reuniting should not trans- you from moving on to new “Going back to an ex can with an ex places all your emo- late to reliving the relationship habits and new memories,” work for some people but only tional attachments to them on the same way it used to be, but Hembd said. if you can fix the mistakes. If the line when you realize that instead actively improving it to Hembd believes the key to you’re going to be in the same the person that makes you hap- make it better than before.

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Rethink dating exes, avoid rocky relationship repeats

with getting back together with an ex-girlfriend to the simple LOVE concept of trial and error. “It’s like you keep taking INTERRUPTED stabs at the same recipe but By Anjli Mehta your skills as a chef get better and you’re hoping that one The many reasons people of- day you’ll get the recipe right,” ten get back together with an he said. ex include, but are not limited Additionally, many people to: the comfort of being around who are hung up on their exes someone you’ve already gotten believe that misery is just as to know, toe-curling chemis- much part of the relationship try inside and outside the bed- as love. Like author Nicho- room, and the fact that Nicho- las Sparks has demonstrat- las Sparks has single-handedly ed in “The Notebook” (and convinced us that true love is a pretty much every book he’s little painful. written), you have to hit your While some people seek lowest point before you’re re- the thrills of first-date butter- warded the bliss true love has flies and the process of getting to offer. to know someone new, oth- “What is love without the ers just want to fast forward absence of pain?” Ford said. through the immediate awk- “In some ways the heartbreak wardness to the part of the re- you feel after a breakup only lationship where you already makes you realize how much know each other’s favorite col- you still care for an ex and Raveena Bhalara | Daily Texan Staff ors and embarrassing habits. why you should get back to- Waterloo Records employee Pablo Wilder organizes albums on the shelves while the store prepares for Record Store Day. Record Store Day, cel- gether with them.” ebrated on the third Saturday of April, was created in 2007 and draws the support of music lovers around the nation. Getting to know someone often feels like an investment, On the other hand, just be- so you justify getting back to- cause a memory of an ex brings gether with an ex as seeking a you comfort doesn’t always return on your investment of mean it’s good for you. Local shops anticipate Record Store Day time and energy. Advertising senior Allison Ryan Ford, advertising se- Hembd said she faced post- breakup challenges while try- By Elijah Watson The event has been drawing sup- and punk. Some releases feature nior and student advertising Record Store Crawl ing to move on from an ex by Daily Texan Staff port from record lovers since its groups Animal Collective, Child- manager for Texas Student inception in 2007. ish Gambino, Coldplay and M83. Participating Stores Media, said he believes cou- avoiding places and social sit- Skateboarders have Go Skate- The idea for Record Store Day “There’s so many things to ples that have broken up and uations where she might run boarding Day, comic book aficio- originally began with Bull Moose choose from,” said Waterloo Re- •Antone’s Record Shop get back together do so for into him. Though she admit- nados have Free Comic Book Day record store employee Chris cords manager Martin Coulter. •Austin Record Store two reasons: a mix of comfort ted to sometimes feeling cheat- and record connoisseurs have Re- Brown’s idea. With assistance from “And all of these releases and other and laziness. ed out of a potentially good cord Store Day, an internationally a handful of co-founders, includ- deals, are only available on Record Convention “Meeting new people is hard time by avoiding a place she celebrated event that occurs on the ing Alliance of Independent Me- Store Day.” •Breakaway Records and it’s a lot of work,” he said. “I’d could run into an ex, she didn’t want to risk falling back into a third Saturday of April each year. dia Stores president Eric Levin, Concerts also take place on •Cheapo Records rather fight sometimes instead Brown’s Record Store Day took off Record Store Day. Waterloo will of having to start all over with pattern of her past. nationally and soon began to make be bringing in alternative rock •Friends Of Sound ‘okay, so tell me about you.’” an impact overseas. act Garbage. The group will be •Musicmania Ford related his experiences LOVE continues on PAGE 9 “[Record Store Day] is all about doing a meet and greet for those •Trailer Space When I collect maintaining a sense of indepen- who purchase the band’s exclu- dence,” said online record seller sive 7”, or who pre-purchased •Waterloo Records [vinyl], it’s like I’m Tosin. “It helps out the small man their upcoming album, Not Your •Whetstone Audio against large conglomerates.” To- Kind Of People. collecting little sin’s record website, The Screw Waterloo is not the only store Shop, originally started selling participating in the festivities. *All participating record pieces of history. southern and Texas hip-hop back Musicmania, Antone’s and Trail- stores will open at 10 a.m. —Jacob Torres, in 1997, when he moved to Austin er Space, will also be contribut- *Present your receipt from from New Orleans. ing to Saturday’s events. With each St. Edward’s student any other record store par- On Record Store Day, record col- store offering something differ- ticipating in Record Store lectors can choose from over 300 ent, Record Store Day encourages different exclusive releases rang- Day and receive a special dis- ing from hip-hop and soul to rock RECORDS continues on PAGE 9 count from store to store. Illustration by Colin Zelinski POP INDEX

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Maria Arrellaga | Daily Texan Staff During the Q-and-A portion of Lauren Conrad’s book signing, a man proposes to her after having his ques- Mitt Romney tion drawn from a basket. BookPeople hosted Conrad Thursday evening for her novel, “The Fame Game”. “considering” hosting “Saturday Night Live.” Hologram Tupac. It could be fun, Mitt! Q-and-A with Lauren Conrad

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