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TODAY UT Tower shootings come to life Texas hopes to trump No.1 team Screening of documentary at Bob Bullock Museum dent. Whitman killed 16 people, uled tours, according to a story mass murder. including his wife and mother, in the June 30, 2005 issue of The John Lewis, director of the- showcases tragic events, never-before-seen footage and wounded many more Aug. Daily Texan. aters at the Bullock Museum, Men’s basketball vs. By Collin Eaton History Museum presented 1, 1966, with an arsenal of high- The screening was followed said “Sniper ’66” was a submis- No. 1 Kansas, Frank Daily Texan Staff “Sniper ’66: The Charles Whit- powered rifles and shotguns by a panel of witnesses of the sion from filmmaker Whitney Erwin Center, 8 p.m. Witnesses and survivors of the man Murders at the Texas Tow- from the top of the Tower. shooting spree, including for- Milam to the Texas Spirit Docu- 1966 UT Tower shooting were er” on Friday. After the incident, the Uni- mer Texas Ranger Ramiro Marti- mentary Series, a group of his- shown a special screening of a The film, which opened with versity closed the Tower to visi- nez, one of two Austin Police De- torical documentaries shown documentary that features never- quiet, colorless 1960s footage of tors until 1999, when former UT partment officers who shot and daily at the museum. before-seen footage of the now-in- the University campus, covered President Larry Faulkner asked killed Whitman, and Gary Pick- “This is probably one of the famous day in UT history. the life and death of Charles the University to reopen it. The le, a young KTBC cameraman The Bob Bullock Texas State Whitman, a 25-year-old UT stu- University allowed small, sched- who shot graphic footage of the FILM continues on page 2 Regents vote to demolish engineering buildings Board also authorizes COMINGthis week SOON $11 million venture to renovate Texas Union By Shabab Siddiqui Daily Texan Staff TODAY For the first time in nearly two Democrats face off decades, the Board of Regents The Democratic primary debate approved a plan Friday to have the between former Houston May- Texas Union undergo renovations. or Bill White and businessman The regents approved an $11 Farouk Shami will be broadcast million Union renovation project live at 7:00 p.m. from Fort Worth and a $290 million proposal from by KERA. the Cockrell School of Engineer- ing to demolish the 47-year-old En- gineering Sciences Building and its annexes to create a state-of-the- art Engineering Education and Re- search Building. The construction TUESDAY of the EERB, slated for completion in 2015, is the first phase of the en- Representation, legislation Derek Stout | Daily Texan Staff Student Government meeting gineering school’s 13-year master Terry Ross celebrates at Shoal Creek Saloon as New Orleans Saint Tracy Porter returned an interception 74 yards for a touchdown at 7:00 p.m. in the Glenn Malo- plan. to seal a Super Bowl victory for the Saints. ney Room of the Student Servic- The Union renovation propos- es Building. al highlights needs for a fire-sprin- Keep the beats going kler system installation, as well as other interior and exterior building The Daily Texan reviews new Hot Chip and Yeasayer albums. renovations. The UT System Of- e Saints came marching in fice of Facilities Planning and Con- struction will oversee the project. The focus of the renovation is safe- By Audrey White the franchise’s first Super Bowl win. ident who watched the game at the Ala- ty improvement, in addition to up- Daily Texan Staff Saints and Colts supporters cheered mo Drafthouse at the Ritz on Sixth Street, grades in the mechanical, electrical “I’ve been watching the Saints play for on their favorite team at sports bars and where fans could catch the game on one and plumbing systems, said Bob 20 years, and I’m about to watch them clubs across Austin on a night known for of the theater’s movie screens. WEDNESDAY Rawski, the office’s regional pro- win,” math sophomore Chris Tosh said as cutthroat athletics, witty commercials and Chada and a group of four friends She shoots, she scores gram manager. the first quarter of Super Bowl XLIV be- beer. The crowds included lifelong fans as have watched the Super Bowl at the Ala- Women’s basketball at Colorado, 8 He said the renovations can also gan. well as those who just wanted to watch mo Drafthouse at the Ritz for the past five p.m. FSN. make the Union building more en- Tosh and his friends went to Cuatro’s, good football. Many threw their horns up years. The men have known each other Wash your hands vironmentally friendly. a West Campus sports bar and restaurant, when their team scored. since they were kids and use the game as Science Under the Stars, “Influenza “The systems in a building have Dynamics and Vaccination in Tex- to watch the game. His optimism paid off “It’s un-American not to watch this as,” from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at — the Saints defeated the Colts 31-17 in game,” said John Chada, an Austin res- GAME continues on page 6 the Brackenridge Field Laboratory. REGENTS continues on page 2 Just the bare necessities Strippers strip to pay for college in Hump Day. What I’d truly like to be University musicians Visit UT alumna Alison Kwong and Found copy of Declaration her post-grad job: driving the 27- foot Oscar Mayer Wienermobile honor black composers around the country. By Gabrielle Cloudy rican-Americans throughout his- makes way to LBJ Library Daily Texan Staff tory. UT students, faculty and alum- UT vocal performance gradu- By Collin Eaton ni joined with Huston-Tillotson ate student Nicole Taylor came Daily Texan Staff University to celebrate the mu- up with the idea for the concert A copy of the Declaration of THURSDAY sical works of African-American in 2007 while working on her an- Independence taken by horse- Step up to the plate composers and arrangers at the notated bibliography on African- back to one of the 13 Colonies Softball vs. TWU, McCombs Field, Bates Recital Hall on Saturday American female composers. UT soon after July 4, 1776, made its 6:30 p.m. night. and Huston-Tillotson took inter- way to the University on Friday For the past three years, stu- est in the event and have been in- afternoon. dents from UT’s Butler School volved every year since. One of only 26 surviving Dun- of Music and the Huston-Tillot- “I discovered all this great mu- lap broadsides of the document son concert choir and jazz combo sic that was like hidden treasure,” was displayed in the Lyndon have come together to produce Taylor said. “And that’s when I Baines Johnson Library and Mu- FRIDAY the Black History Month Concert got interested in putting it out seum on Saturday as a long line in an effort to highlight the classi- of visitors read and walked by the Here, batter, batter cal and inspirational music of Af- MUSIC continues on page 2 document from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Softball Time Warner Invita- A Dunlap broadside, which tional, McCombs Field, 5 p.m. is about the size of an unfolded Humming, strumming along newspaper, is a copy of the Dec- Scott Squires | Daily Texan Staff Guy Forsyth talks with The Dai- laration of Independence print- Emma McCarson and Lily Zachary, age 8, examine one of the 26 ly Texan about his music and the ed on the night of July 4, 1776, surviving copies of the Declaration of Independence with Emma’s Cactus Cafe. by John Dunlap, a printer for the mother, Kim McCarson. A hairy Valentine’s Day Second Continental Congress. “Valentine’s Day” and “The Wolf- Dunlap originally printed 200 spokeswoman Anne Wheeler. to the LBJ Library. man” hit theaters today. broadsides that were carried to The broadside made its way A woman, whose name has From the East to the West the 13 Colonies. to Austin on Friday after the Na- not been released, discovered the How will you celebrate the Lunar “I think the presidency, more tional Student/Parent Mock Elec- broadside in 1989 after she pur- New Year? than any other institution, has tion, a nonprofit educational orga- chased a $4 frame and a small shaped this country,” said li- nization, recognized Austin’s An- painting at a flea market. brary director Mark Updegrove. derson High School for high vot- “She went to take the paint- “The two people who were er turnout in its nationwide mock ing out of the back [of the frame] most instrumental in [the Decla- presidential election, according and noticed that there was a pa- ration’s] creation went on to be- to a press release from the Aus- per back there, and it was [a come president.” tin Independent School District. Dunlap broadside],” said Ellene UPDATE Katherine Medlin | Daily Texan Staff The display was the first time The broadside display was shown Miles, spokeswoman for Declare What’s next? UT doctoral student Nicole Taylor sings opera at the Bates Recital Hall this broadside had been shown to only to the Anderson High School More Cactus Cafe coverage. on Saturday night during the Black History Month Concert. the Austin public, said LBJ Library community before making its way LIBRARY continues on page2 2
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THE DAILY TEXAN Volume 110, Number 144 25 cents FILM: Witnesses campus watch CONTACT US Locked up ments on a reported disturbance. Graffiti grunge Upon arrival the officers located Main Telephone: Art Building, 2301 San Jacinto Blvd. a crying female. The non-UT sub- Mezes Hall, #5 South Mall (512) 471-4591 remember events Theft: A Giant black and grey ject informed the officers that her Graffiti: Words written in brown paint was discovered near the sitting Rincon mountain bicycle was report- husband had accidently stepped area located on the west side of the Editor: ed stolen from the bike rack located on her foot and she believed it building. Estimated loss: Unknown Jillian Sheridan on the west side of the building af- was broken. Austin EMS was sum- at this time. Discovered on: 2-04-10, (512) 232-2212 ter being secured with a self-locking moned to treat the subject’s in- prior to shooting cable lock. During the investigation, at 2:23 AM. [email protected] jured foot. During the investiga- the officer learned the subject knew tion, Austin EMS notified the offi- Spencer said. Managing Editor: From page 1 about using a two-lock locking sys- cers that the subjects injuries were Penny pinching Ana McKenzie Her husband, Bill Spencer tem, but did not want to carry the not consistent with her story, and — who was a UT law school extra weight of a second lock. Loss Molecular Building, 2500 Speedway (512) 232-2217 best films we’ve had so far, as had discovered additional injuries Burglary of Coin-Operated Ma- student in 1966 — said he was value: $450.00. Occurred on: 2-3-10, managingeditor@ far as having historical con- to her upper arm. As the investi- chine: A UT staff member reported a surprised when Ann did not between 8:00 AM and 13:30 PM. dailytexanonline.com tent and primary source mate- gation continued, the officers were coin-operated machine located inside meet him at his car for their rial,” Lewis said. “This is the able to locate the victim’s hus- a first floor women’s restroom had News Office: first time, for the Texas Spir- regular rendezvous. Camping out band, a UT student. He informed been forced open. During the inves- (512) 232-2207 it Documentary Series, that “But after I had gotten ahold Centennial Park, 1600 Red River the officers that his wife had dis- tigation, the officer was unable to de- [email protected] we’ve got a special evening of her and knew she was all Criminal Trespass Warning (3 respected him and he grabbed her termine the amount of missing prod- screening like this with a pan- right, I went back behind the Counts): A UT police officer discov- arms. The subject was taken into uct or money. Loss value: Unknown Web Office: el discussion.” buildings and went to a bar, ered several non-UT subjects inside custody for Assault with Bodily at this time. Discovered on: 2-03-10, (512) 471-8616 Milam, who directed and and [the shooting] was on a makeshift camp site located under Injury / Family Violence enhance- at 4:41 PM. [email protected] produced the documenta- TV,” Bill Spencer said. “They the Centennial Park bridge. All three ment. Occurred on: 2-3-10, at 6:52 ry for a KTBC Fox 7 special, asked for all the ranchers to subjects were issued written Crimi- PM. Broken windows Photo Office: said he found the KTBC foot- come in with their high-pow- nal Trespass Warnings and were es- (512) 471-8618 ered rifles, and you wouldn’t corted from the area. Occurred on: Trinity Parking Garage, 1815 Trinity age that had never been seen Missing items Criminal Mischief: A UT student [email protected] believe the number that came 2-04-10 at 4:29 AM. by the public in the station’s Garrison Hall, #3 East Mall reported the passenger side win- library. The station had cher- in. They were all keeping him Retail Advertising: pinned down.” Theft: A purse containing an iPod dow of his Acura had broken out. ry-picked all the best footage Domestic violence The officers located the victim’s vehi- (512) 471-1865 One person watching the Nano, leather wallet, several cred- to show on-air when the sto- Colorado Apartments, 2501 Lake Aus- it cards and personal identification cle on the 5th level of the garage and [email protected] televised reports was then- ry was originally broadcast, tin Blvd was stolen after being left unattend- learned none of the subject’s prop- and a lot of interesting foot- APD officer Martinez. Classified Advertising: Assault with Bodily Injury / ed on a bench located on the ground erty had been stolen. Loss value: age was left behind in the ar- “I was off duty, so I respond- Family Violence: UT police officers floor. Loss value: $60.00. Occurred $150.00. Occurred between: 2-02-10 , (512) 471-5244 chives, Milam said. ed from my house,” Martinez responded to the Colorado Apart- on: 2-03-10, at 10:00 AM. at 6:00 PM and 2-03-10, at 6:00 PM. classifi[email protected] “When I went down to the said. “Communications sys- archives and watched the film tems were completely differ- using a film projector, I found ent from what it is today. The The Texan strives to present all infor- it all fascinating because 40 only thing we had was radio mation fairly, accurately and complete- and television.” MUSIC: Performance brings awareness ly. If we have made an error, let us know years later, it was all interest- about it. Call (512) 232-2217 or e-mail ing,” Milam said. “The [female Along with APD officer [email protected]. student] behind the tree, or a Houston McCoy, Martinez From page 1 “With this program, we’re try- ing,” Taylor said. “I love to sing, shot of a bullet hole through a rode the elevators up to Whit- ing to remake the community so I usually am pumped up [for glass — it was all historic.” man’s perch. After 96 minutes there.” aware of the significance of black performances]. Singing is easy; it’s In the audience, several survi- of mayhem, Martinez shot Taylor said she created the con- artists in classical arts,” DeSimo- the rest of life that’s difficult.” COPYRIGHT vors of Whitman’s rampage re- and killed Whitman. cert with three key goals in mind: ne said. “While [there are a few] UT voice professor Rose Taylor During the discussion, an to recognize African-American black artists, they are extraordi- has worked at UT since 1985 and Copyright 2009 Texas Student called the events of that day. Cheryl Dickerson saw audience member asked pan- artists, to present spirituals as nary artists who’ve been glossed has been Nicole Taylor’s voice Media. All articles, photographs el member Gary Lavergne, classical scriptures and to bring over.” coach since she came to UT in and graphics, both in the print and Whitman just before he began author of “A Sniper in the jazz music into the limelight. The concert featured solo, en- 2004. online editions, are the property shooting as she left the Tower “Everyone knows about Mo- semble and musical performances “In all my time she’s one of my of Texas Student Media and may 44 years ago. Tower: The Charles Whit- zart, but how many people know by UT and Huston-Tillotson stu- greatest voices I’ve taught,” Rose not be reproduced or republished “When I spoke to him, I said man Murders,” about Whit- in part or in whole without written ‘Hi,’ and he said ‘Hi’ back,” man’s initial autopsy report about William Grant Still, who dents, faculty and alumni. Some Taylor said in dress rehearsal Fri- permission. Dickerson said. “Ten seconds that said he had a brain tu- was a contemporary of George performances were accompanied day. “She’s a gift, a musical instru- in the room, and we were mor that may have affected Gershwin?” she said. “Even by poetry and dance. ment. She truly has a talent.” gone. We had no clue until we his behavior. though [this event] is about black Julius Gordon, a music studies Nicole Taylor said one of her fa- got out [of the Tower].” “There was nothing that im- composers, it’s a multicultural sophomore, said he likes how the vorite parts of presenting a con- event, and I want everyone to cel- program exposes people to the art cert like this is connecting with a TODAY’S WEATHER Ann Spencer, who worked peded Charles Whitman from for the Tower library in 1966, accomplishing a goal, in a 48- ebrate this.” and creativity of black musicians wide range of audience members. hour period of making serial The program was produced and with whom they may not be fa- “You have a sense of the song, High Low said she was walking out of the Tower after her shift when decisions, correctly,” Lavergne coordinated by Robert DeSimo- miliar. and it’s a vessel through you, and 58 34 she heard gunfire. said. “If you think he doesn’t ne, director of the Sarah and Er- Nicole Taylor said she is pas- you realize it’s not even about you “The girl I was with kept know what he’s doing, look at nest Butler Opera Center and as- sionate about African-Ameri- anymore,” she said. Girl, that page is a hot mess. walking, and she got shot,” his writings.” sociate director of external affairs. can classical music and has been Nicole Taylor will present a sim- The museum will contin- DeSimone said UT is the first uni- singing all her life in church and ilar concert at the University Unit- ue to show the film daily un- versity to present a black history school choirs. ed Methodist Church on Saturday, til March 31. concert. “I came out of the womb sing- Feb. 20, at 7:30 p.m.
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Pierre Bertrand, Lena Price liminary work for the project costs of the EERB and other engi- ...... Claire Cardona, Viviana Aldous Senior Reporters ...... Gerald Rich, Audrey White, Alex Geiser will begin very soon. neering school projects. He said ...... Shabab Siddiqui, Bobby Longoria, Priscilla Totiyapungprasert Copy Desk Chief ...... Nausheen Jivani The renovation project will be the projects outlined in the engi- Associate Copy Desk Chiefs ...... Cristina Herrera, Vicky Ho, Matt Jones Design Editor ...... Olivia Hinton paid for through bonds issued neering school’s master plan will Senior Designers ...... Shatha Hussein, Taylor Fausak by the UT System. The bonds be contingent on finding fund- ...... Veronica Rosalez, Mustafa Saifuddin Photo Editor ...... Sara Young are paid back through manda- ing from other sources, including Associate Photo Editors ...... Bryant Haertlein, Peter Franklin Senior Photographers ...... Mary Kang,Tamir Kalifa tory Union usage fees, which gifts, UT System and state Legisla- ...... Peyton McGee, Daniela Trujillo, Bruno Morlan Life&Arts Editor ...... Ben Wermund are included in a student’s tu- ture appropriations. Associate Life&Arts Editors ...... Amber Genuske ition bill and amount to a lit- The plan — presented to the re- Senior Entertainment Writers ...... Rob Rich, Frankie Marin, Jr...... John Ross Harden, Lane Lynch, Kate Ergenbright tle more than $45 per semester. gents by Gregory Fenves, dean Features Entertainment Writers ...... Gerald Rich, Audrey Campbell, Mary Lingwall Sports Editor ...... Blake Hurtik Rawski said UT is almost fin- of the engineering school, during Associate Sports Editor ...... Michael Sherfield Senior Sports Writers ...... Dan Hurwitz, Laken Litman, Austin Ries, Chris Tavarez ished paying back bonds from Thursday’s meeting — outlines a Comics Editor ...... Carolynn Calabrese the last renovation project, construction project to modernize Multimedia Editor ...... Juan Elizondo Associate Multimedia Editors ...... Kara McKenzie, Rachael Schroeder which was approved by the re- and expand the University’s cur- Senior Videographer ...... Blas Garcia gents in the late 1980s and com- rent engineering facilities. Fenves Issue Staff pleted in August 1993. said the facilities will add space Reporters ...... Collin Eaton, Vidushi Shrimali, Gabrielle Cloudy, Julie Bissinger ...... Destinee Hodge Funding issues have been a for new faculty and graduate stu- Photographers ...... Scott Squires, Derek Stout, Rachel Taylor, Katherine Medjin major concern to the Universi- dents, increase faculty-generated Sports Writers ...... Sameer Bhuchar, Alexandra Carreno, Jim Pagels Columnist...... Douglas Luppold ty over the past year, ranging grants by $350,000 and move the Page Designers ...... 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Wire Editor: Beth Waldman 3 www.dailytexanonline.com WORLD&NATION Monday, February 8, 2010 THE DAILY TEXAN Iranian president orders next step in uranium plan
By Nasser Karimi only not been taken but pushed The Associated Press back.” TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s pres- The U.N.’s nuclear watchdog ident on Sunday ordered his has been working on a compro- atomic agency to significantly mise to defuse international ten- enrich the country’s stockpile of sions over Iran’s nuclear pro- uranium, angering Western na- gram. In October, the U.N. pro- tions who want the Islamic re- posed that Tehran export its public to terminate its controver- low-enriched uranium to Rus- sial nuclear program. sia and France, who would re- Mahmoud Ahmadinejad turn it a year later as enriched maintained, however, that Iran fuel rods that could be used to was also still willing to follow a power Iran’s research reactor U.N. plan to export its uranium but couldn’t be further refined to abroad for further enrichment. make weapons-grade material. Refining uranium produces nu- By announcing that Iran would clear fuel for a power plant but if enrich the fuel on its own, Ah- carried out far enough can create madinejad appeared to reject the material for a weapon. U.N. International Atomic Ener- The mixed messages from Teh- gy Agency’s deal — even though ran have infuriated the U.S. and he had seemed to endorse it just its European allies, who claim days earlier. Iran is only stalling for time as Iran wants to enrich its stock- it attempts to build a nuclear pile of uranium to 20-percent, up weapon. U.S. Defense Secretary from 3.5 percent, to power a re- Bill Ingalls | Associated Press Robert Gates called for the inter- search reactor to produce medi- NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, standing left, and other NASA mission managers monitor the countdown of the launch of the space shuttle national community to pressure cal isotopes. But the international Endeavour from Firing Room Four of the Launch Control Center at NASA Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla. on Sunday. Iran into abandoning its nuclear community has demanded a halt program altogether. to all enrichment activity because German Defense Minister the same process is used to pro- Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg duce weapons-grade material. said: “Today’s statement shows While material for a nuclear Clouds force shuttle launch delay that farce is being played out just weapon is enriched to a level of By Marcia Dunn make the call,” replied commander Bolden reminded journalists Satur- guy who’s responsible. I will take like we have seen in the past, that 90 percent, just getting its stock- The Associated Press George Zamka. “So we understand day that there are only five shuttle the heat.” the outstretched hand of the in- pile to the 20 percent mark is a CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — and we’ll give it another try tomor- missions left. Bolden, a former shuttle com- ternational community has not major step for the program. Clouds prevented space shuttle En- row night.” “You’re going to have to figure mander, said he did not listen to his deavour from blasting off Sunday An hour later, the astronauts out what else you’re going to do, advisers on how to present the in- on the last planned nighttime shut- crawled out of the shuttle. along with us,” he said. formation, and has spent the past tle launch, delaying its trip with a Endeavour is loaded with a new In an hourlong news confer- few days apologizing to everyone. final few building blocks for the In- room for the space station, as well ence, Bolden accepted the blame “I was stupid, I admit that. I didn’t ternational Space Station. as an observation deck. Once those for the way the NASA work force do it right,” he said. The band of low clouds started are installed, the orbiting complex was informed of President Barack As for the future, Bolden said the moving in from the north late Sat- will be 98 percent complete. Obama’s plans to dismantle the country needs a big rocketship to urday. NASA counted down to the Launch time on Monday is Constellation moon exploration carry heavy loads if astronauts are nine-minute mark, but the sky re- scheduled at 4:14 a.m. That means program. In the proposed budget to venture beyond Earth’s orbit. He mained overcast, offering little hope the launch team will have to report that was released Monday, Obama said he wants to use the lessons of of a lucky break. to work right around Super Bowl set NASA on a new post-shuttle Constellation to capture new tech- NASA managers said they would time. Leinbach said late last week path. Specifics were lacking, but nologies and build that rocket. try again Monday, when slightly that his launch controllers knew the moon was no longer at the fore- “While we will phase out the better conditions were expected. going in that it might come to this, front. Neither were the Ares rockets Constellation program per se, I “We tried really, really hard to and that they might have to miss that NASA had been working on don’t want to throw away the baby work the weather. It was just too the game. for so long. with the bath water,” he said. dynamic,” launch director Mike It’s expected to be the last shuttle Shuttle managers on Friday used Bolden said he envisions such a Leinbach told the six astronauts launch in darkness. The pre-dawn the words “shock” and “angst” to rocket — capable of carrying astro- Ruzbeh Jadidoleslam | Associated Press aboard Endeavour. “We just were departure will mean the graveyard describe their colleagues’ mood. nauts to the moon, Mars or aster- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad wears protective eye not comfortable with launching a shift for Zamka and his crew dur- “Why wasn’t the NASA work oids — ready to fly sometime be- goggles during his visit to an exhibition of Iran’s laser science in space shuttle tonight.” ing the entire 13-day flight. force better prepared for this?” tween 2020 and 2030. He personal- Tehran, Iran on Sunday. “Sometimes you just got to NASA Administrator Charles Bolden said. “You’re looking at the ly favors Mars. Less deaths in Mexico than in 2000 By Alexandra Olson for Washington, D.C. cide rates in many Latin American The Associated Press Yet many Americans are leery countries are far higher. MEXICO CITY — Decapitat- of visiting Mexico at all. Drug vi- Mexico’s homicide rate has fall- ed bodies on the streets, drug-war olence and the swine flu outbreak en steadily from a high in 1997 of shootings and regular attacks on contributed to a 12.5-percent de- 17 per 100,000 people to 14 per police have obscured a significant cline in air travel to Mexico by U.S. 100,000 in 2009, a year marked by fact: A falling homicide rate means citizens in 2009, according to the an unprecedented spate of drug people in Mexico are less likely to U.S. Department of Commerce, slayings concentrated in a few Everybody counts on having safe, die violently now than they were a blow to Mexico’s third-largest states and cities, Public Safety Sec- effective medicine for anything from more than a decade ago. It also source of foreign income. retary Genaro Garcia Luna said. the common cold to heart disease. But means tourists and locals alike Mexico, Colombia and Haiti The national rate hit a low of 10 making sure medications are safe is a may be safer than many believe. are the only countries in the hemi- per 100,000 people in 2007, accord- Mexico City’s homicide rate to- sphere subject to a U.S. govern- ing to government figures com- complex and careful process. day is about on par with Los An- ment advisory warning travelers piled by the independent Citizens’ At PPD, geles and is less than a third of that about violence, even though homi- Institute for Crime Studies. to help evaluate medications being developed – maybe like you. You must such as lower taxes and a strong crowd as family members, includ- meet certain requirements to qualify, NATION BRIEFLY national defense, the speech was ing his father, Moon, and his sister, including a free medical exam and short on Palin’s own policy ideas U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu, stood be- screening tests. We have research Sarah Palin addresses ‘tea party’ that typically indicate someone is side him. studies available in many different coalition, criticizes Democrats seriously laying the groundwork to With all of the precincts report- lengths, and you’ll find current studies NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Sarah Pa- run for the White House. ing, Landrieu earned 66 percent of lin, in a speech that was short on the vote. listed here weekly. ideas but big on enthusiasm, took Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu PPD has been conducting research aim at President Barack Obama Snowfall in Mid-Atlantic stops, and the Democrats, telling a gath- elected mayor of New Orleans studies in Austin for more than 20 years. ering of “tea party” activists that NEW ORLEANS — Frustrated leaves upward of two feet to find out more. America is ripe for another revo- by term-limited Mayor Ray Nag- WASHINGTON — The whiteout lution. in’s leadership of New Orleans at the White House. Snowmaged- Noting his party’s dismal show- since Hurricane Katrina, voters don. Snowpocalypse. ing in elections since Obama elected Louisiana Lt. Gov. Mitch No matter what it was called, moved into the White House just Landrieu to succeed him Saturday, the blizzard that buried the na- over a year ago with talk of hope turning to a political scion to speed tion’s capital was indeed epic. and promises of change, Palin up the city’s recovery. The flakes have stopped fall- asked the gathering: “How’s that Landrieu, 49, became the ma- ing, but residents in the Mid-Atlan- hope-y, change-y stuff workin’ out jority-black city’s first white may- tic region were faced Sunday with for you?” or since 1979, the year his father, the prospect of digging out of more Her audience waved flags and Moon, left the office. The mayor- than two feet of snow in some ar- Age Compensation Requirements Timeline erupted in cheers during multiple elect, a moderate Democrat, won in eas. Roads reopened but officials Healthy & standing ovations as the 2008 GOP a landslide over a field of 10 oppo- continued to warn residents that Sun. 14 Feb. through Thu. 18 Feb. Men Up to Non-Smoking Outpatient Visit: 21 Feb. vice presidential nominee gave the nents in a campaign that concluded highways could be icy and treach- 18 to 45 $1000 BMI between 18 and 30 keynote address Saturday at the as Carnival celebrations and prepa- erous. Hundreds of thousands of first national convention of the “tea rations for the New Orleans Saints’ people from Pennsylvania to New party” coalition. It’s an antiestab- appearance in the Super Bowl took Jersey to Virginia were without lishment, grass-roots network mo- place Sunday. power, left in the cold and possi- Healthy & tivated by anger over the growth Landrieu’s victory party was bly without a way to watch the Su- Men Up to Sun. 21 Feb. through Thu. 25 Feb. Non-Smoking of government, budget-busting a nod to both: the ballroom of a per Bowl. 18 to 45 $1000 Outpatient Visit: 28 Feb. spending and Obama’s policies. the Roosevelt hotel — recently re- The heavy, wet snow snapped BMI between 18 and 30 Palin’s 45-minute talk was filled opened after a post-Katrina restora- tree limbs onto power lines and with her trademark folksy jokes tion — was festooned with Saints- several roofs collapsed under the Thu. 4 Mar. through Sat. 6 Mar. and amounted to a pep talk for the themed black and gold balloons. weight. Still, most tried to make Healthy & Thu. 11 Mar. through Sat. 13 Mar. Men and Women Up to coalition and the promotion of its A roving brass band played Mardi the best of the situation. Non-Smoking Thu. 18 Mar. through Sat. 20 Mar. 18 to 45 $2500 principles. Gras tunes and he prefaced his vic- “I think it’s fun,” said 10-year- BMI between 19 and 32 Thu. 25 Mar. through Sat. 27 Mar. The speech also was rife with tory speech by leading the crowd old Jayla Burgess in Arlington, Va. Outpatient Visit: 31 Mar. criticism for Obama and the Dem- in the Saints’ “Who Dat” cheer. “The best part is throwing snow- ocrats who control Congress, but “We’re all going together and balls at my Dad.” delivered with a light touch. Aside we’re not leaving anybody be- from broad conservative principles hind,” he shouted to a jubilant Compiled by Associated Press reports Editor in Chief: Jillian Sheridan Phone: (512) 232-2212 E-mail: [email protected] Associate Editors: 4 Jeremy Burchard David Muto Monday, February 8, 2010 Roberto Cervantes Dan Treadway OPINION Lauren Winchester THE DAILY TEXAN
GALLERY THE FIRING LINE HORNS UP, HORNS DOWN A desperate measure I’ve been following the recent debate and discussion over the last few days in The Daily Texan regarding the Cactus Cafe. While I under- Media attention for the Cactus Cafe stand and relate to the overall outrage, I encour- age the University and Austin community to Over the weekend several media outlets, in- put things into perspective. cluding the Austin American-Statesman and At the current moment, the University is star- even The New York Times, covered the recent ing budget cuts in the face. It’s clear, at least to decision to close the Cactus Cafe. me, that this is a crucial decision being made In the Times article, which focused on the con- during a crucial time. tinuing destruction of Austin’s music culture The University is focused on solving a pres- as the city grows, blues artist Guy Forsyth was ent condition, which is why we students and quoted as saying, “This was not the first club I the general Austin community should look at have seen close, nor the first home I have lost. this as something necessary for the given time. And I wondered of the battle of Art versus Cash, Perhaps the Cactus Cafe needs to be closed and the sad history of that long war.” down now for the University’s present benefit. The media has taken notice of the public out- But let’s not forget that there is a new space cry against the decision to close the Cafe, and coming onto the campus in the form of the we believe it’s a valuable addition to this debate. Student Activity Center. We believe this not only because the issue itself Who’s to say, if similar pressure is put onto is fascinating and nuanced, but because it may the administration and student leadership in the also help spark a wider discourse on the state of future, that the Cactus Cafe can’t be resurrected the University and what sacrifices are truly nec- in the new SAC? essary during this time of economic turmoil. But for now, let’s take this decision for what The Texan has enjoyed hearing the thoughts of it is. It’s not a jab at the campus culture or the the public on this issue and has been impressed removal of an Austin landmark. by the many citizens who hold informed opin- Rather, it’s a desperate measure taken in a ions on the closing of the Cactus Cafe. desperate time. And one that, in due time, could If you would like your opinion to be print- allow the Cactus Cafe to come back even better ed on our pages, please continue to submit than it was before. firing lines. — Bradford J. Howard English and government senior
Open letter to the UT campus community We are students, faculty, and staff who have The lieutenant governor’s race been organizing against the budget cuts and While interest in the Texas governor’s race The right to read tuition hikes at the University. We have been to the open meeting, the town continues to rise, interest in another important Books used to be banned if they “encourage[d] hall forums and the departmental discussions — almost equally important, considering the cir- homosexual or deviant criminal sexual behav- about the budget cuts. We have listened to cumstances — elected office remains shocking- ior.” Fortunately the “homosexuality” stipula- administrators tell us that their hands are pro- ly low. And not just among Texas residents, but By Douglas Luippold tion was removed ... in 2007. It is as if the de- verbially tied. And we still believe that some- among candidates as well. The Texas Lieutenant Daily Texan Columnist partment thinks prison-rape occurred because thing must done. Governor’s race is more like a lethargic stroll. Big Mike read Andre Gide and Oscar Wilde We think that the cost of a public education Incumbent candidate David Dewhurst will be before heading to the showers. at UT is too high. We think that the people who entering the March 2 primaries unopposed. Even The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Not only is this banning approach bigoted, work at UT are undervalued and underappreci- so, the Republican managed to raise $2.7 million has never had a stellar reputation. It is known it is also counterproductive. Many technical ated. in 2009 for his campaign, according to the Aus- for executing more people than Oliver Crom- manuals about auto-repair, circuitry and oth- And we believe that a majority of this has to tin American-Statesman. Three Democratic can- well and requiring the Supreme Court to in- er mechanics are not allowed. Vocational edu- do with the fact that UT is run in the interests didates are vying to run against Dewhurst, but tercede with a 2002 decision before it would cation is one of the primary roads to employ- of the bottom line rather than in the interests of with incredibly little financial support — they stop giving lethal injection to those with men- ment after incarceration. Discouraging pris- education. have raised just over $36,000 combined, with fi- tal disabilities. Last month, Eric Dexheimer oners’ ability to learn these skills hurts their We know that there are many people who nancial front-runner Linda Chavez-Thompson of the Austin American-Statesman published opportunities for employment upon release, care about these and other issues at UT, who garnering $19,000 of it. a story about banned books in Texas prisons which exponentially increases the likelihood have found the halls of power closed off to The Texas lieutenant governor holds an ex- that adds to the department’s lofty resume. of recidivism. them or have felt powerless to stop the deci- tremely powerful position, second only to the The story reveals that practice of banning The process of banning these books is far sions that are being made. governor. Democrats have historically occupied books in Texas prisons is extensive, arbitrary from scientific. According to Dexheimer, upon We know that what is happening in the post; save for vacancies, a Democrat has held and byzantine. receiving a book, a prison employee checks to California may be a predictor of what will hap- that post from 1873 to 1999. Gov. Rick Perry, the According to Dexheimer, officials ban books see if it is already banned. If it is not, the em- pen in Texas — unless we organize to stop it. first Republican to hold that spot since 1873, as- to “protect the safety and security of our in- ployee will quickly scan the back cover sum- Students and teachers in California have sumed the role of governor when George W. stitution.” With this in mind, some works by mary for key words and pictures, based on called for a national day of action to defend Bush was sworn into office. Perry has yet to re- Dave Barry and John Grisham are kept out of which the employee can disqualify the book. education on March 4. We think it is important linquish that office. inmates’ hands. I understand keeping “Mein An inmate is free to appeal a book’s dis- to use this opportunity to organize ourselves to With all the talk of Perry planning a presiden- Kampf,” “The Anarchist Cookbook” and qualification, but because the inmate will not join them in demanding a change to the state of tial campaign for 2012, it’s not far-fetched to as- “How to Break Out of Huntsville” out of pris- have initial access to the book, he or she may affairs in Texas. sume the next lieutenant governor will have an ons. But Dave Barry and John Grisham? It is not know to protest it. To cap it off, there is not The regents of the University of Texas will even greater role in Texas politics in the upcom- as if officials are taking contraband directives even conclusive evidence that exposure to ob- also be meeting on that date — perhaps we can ing years. Voters should pay close attention, and from Amazon.com’s “Recommended Read- scene literature has any impact on inmates. send them a message, too. candidates should do their part to amplify this ing” for 45-year-old suburbanites. Jon Stew- This process of banning books is absurd. We invite all people who are interested in race to its true importance. art’s “America: A Citizen’s Guide to Democra- Our government should encourage literacy as organizing against the budget cuts, the tuition hikes and the undemocratic decision-making cy Inaction” was censored for “sexually explic- much as possible, not deny inmates the right strategies at UT to join us to organize a common it” pictures. I own this book, and the only sex- to read Nobel laureates or learn vital skills. protest. ually explicit image I found is a photoshopped The public and government need to pressure We will be meeting Tuesday at 6 p.m., upstairs montage of nude Supreme Court justices. the department to evaluate this system and at Caffe Medici (at 2222B Guadalupe St.). We hope Not all of the ongoing censorship is harm- start to advocate literacy. you will join us. GALLERY lessly absurd; the department’s approach to- Luippold is a journalism and government junior. ward homosexual literature is disgusting. — The UT Stop the Cuts Coalition
Athletics’ moral, fiscal mismanagement
By Tom Palaima professional college sports. With- its total revenues. In discussing cepted the recent ethically ques- Daily Texan Guest Columnist out the Longhorn logo standing relevant figures, President Wil- tionable practice of having troubled for education and culture on the 40 liam Powers Jr. uses obfuscation, athletes not counseled and helped Our administration has set a po- Acres and tapping into its students, aggregating the last four years of by athletics coaches and Univer- tentially ruinous course by let- faculty and alumni, Longhorn foot- “contributions” while comparing sity counselors. They are instead ting athletics run up $224 mil- ball would be drawing crowds the them to an incomplete picture of outright dismissed. lion in debt load (even with excel- size of the Austin Toros’. annual revenues. Fan support is a given — remem- lent bond ratings) while practicing In an article printed in the Aus- Why is the talk about the past ber “fan” comes from “fanatic.” To athletics chief financial officer Ed tin American-Statesman on Dec. four years? Why not a longer keep negative publicity that could Goble’s “we-eat-what-we-kill” phi- 9, 2009, John Maher reported that period? hurt recruiting from mounting, ath- losophy that leaves a meager year- UT athletics led all programs in the Before then, no money was com- letics uses these athletes and then end positive balance. country with more than $138 mil- ing back. gets rid of them discreetly when Revenue downturns have caused lion in total revenue in 2008. Of Only negative publicity final- they have personal problems. And LEGALESE major harm at other institutions. the $87 million in football revenue, ly shamed athletics and the presi- the central administration stands Ninety-five of the 120 Football $15.6 million came from suites and dent’s office to begin giving these by passively and lets it happen. Opinions expressed in The Daily Texan are those of Bowl Subdivision schools averaged premium seating. Development relatively small amounts to the aca- This happened to Brandon Col- the editor or the writer of the article. They are not nec- nearly $10 million in sports debt lins in early January 2010. Dur- essarily those of the UT administration, the Board of Re- and fundraising brought in $14.6 demic side in 2006, and even that is gents or the Texas Student Media Board of Operating last year. million. Royalties, advertising dependent on “having a good sea- ing the 2008 season, former offen- Trustees. To put UT in harm’s way with and sponsorships were more than son.” They overeat what they kill sive lineman Buck Burnette, whose an expectation that good times will $10 million. first and academics gets any small hunting joke on Facebook about continue to roll is to be unaware The standard Ethical in Ath- scraps left over. our newly elected president gath- SUBMIT A FIRING LINE of the boom-and-now-bust cycle letics Disclosure Act forms, Ma- What are the questionable ethical ered the attention of the Secret Ser- that is already hammering most her reported, do not include “cap- consequences of all this? vice and media nationwide, was E-mail your Firing Lines to firingline@dailytexanonline. FBS schools. ital expenditures or debt service First, until athletics stops be- summarily dismissed. Our head com. Letters must be fewer than 300 words. The Texan re- But the management of the sports in expenses, which is why Tex- ing at the bottom of the confer- football coach refused to talk about serves the right to edit for brevity, clarity and liability. budget is more than just a budget- as’ total in that category is ‘only’ ence in minority athlete gradu- the incident. ary problem. It is a moral problem. $113 million.” ation rates (as it has been the last Other troubled athletes sudden- All discussions of how much ath- In 2008-09, UT athletics had “$4 three years) in football, this small ly discover a previously unknown SUBMIT A COLUMN letics returns to academics is dis- million worth of construction proj- amount of money is, in my opinion, burning desire to transfer quietly to torted by the questionable wisdom, ects [and] debt service on previous poisoned money. other programs (see Marcus Davis The editorial board welcomes guest columns. or terrible business decision, of an- construction was $15 million. Major These “returns” are addictive. in January 2010). Columns must be between 200 and 700 words. Send nually ceding millions of dollars costs for all sports include coaches’ The programs that receive this lar- Damage control might be an ef- columns to [email protected]. The Texan ($10.6 million in 2008-09) in trade- salaries, scholarships and travel.” gesse need the money badly. These fective strategy for politicians reserves the right to edit all columns for clarity and mark, endorsement and advertis- Of $138 million in total revenue, dollars are at least a factor in hav- caught cheating on their wives and liability. ing revenues to athletics. Ninety there was about $4 million in ex- ing faculty and administrators look heads of companies making ciga- percent of trademark and endorse- cess of expenses, and most of that the other way, year after year, when rettes and Ford Pintos. But we are ment revenues go toward athletics, went into a reserve fund to help rock-bottom poor minority gradua- supposedly an educational institu- RECYCLE! while only 10 percent is dedicated buffer against downturns. tion rates in major sports and sub- tion charged with turning young to academics. The money athletics “returns” to standard entrance credentials and adults into responsible adults. Please remember to recycle this copy of The Daily Tex- Keep in mind that what athletics academics annually is small (now poor academic performance receive an by placing it in a recycling bin around campus or back sells is its affiliation with UT and less than a third of the head foot- bad press nationally. Palaima is the Raymond Dickson Centennial in the burnt-orange stand where you found it. the pageantry of supposedly non- ball coach’s salary) in relation to Faculty have even silently ac- Professor of classics. 5 UNIV
Monday, February 8, 2010 NEWS 5 Austin Democratic Physics outreach shows ‘fun side’ UT hosts event geared coalition endorses toward making science approachable, enjoyable White for primary By Julie Bissinger Daily Texan Staff A host of scientific gad- By Lena Price dent organization selected for- gets and everyday household Daily Texan Staff mer union leader Linda Chavez- items demonstrated the fun University Democrats unani- Thompson, while the Central Aus- side of science for more than mously endorsed Bill White for tin Democrats favored former Tra- 100 fourth-graders at the kid- Texas governor at the 37th annu- vis Country District Attorney Ron- friendly Physics Circus on Fri- al Austin Progressive Coalition on nie Earle. day in the William C. Hogg Saturday. The student group joined “For the most part, Central Aus- Building. the Central Austin Democrats to tin Democrat members have been Katie Hinko, physics grad- form the coalition. Democratic can- living in Austin longer than the uate student and outreach co- didates from 14 contested primary students in U Dems,” Universi- ordinator, organized the event races throughout the state had two ty Democrats spokesman Michael which aims to teach children, to three minutes to introduce them- Hurta said. “I think they are more in an entertaining way, how sci- selves and pitch their platforms to comfortable with Ronnie Earle. We ence is present in every aspect the members of the two organiza- don’t know him as well, and we see of their lives. tions. Chavez-Thompson as a candidate “We want to get kids excited At the end of the forum, the who might elicit votes from people about science,” Hinko said. groups reached a consensus on 11 who might not normally [vote].” Since the program usual- of the 14 races. University Democrats will spend ly travels to local elementary Caren Garcia, government fresh- the next three weeks leading up to schools, this was the first time Derek Stout | Daily Texan Staff man and member of Universi- the March 2 primary handing out the circus was held on the UT Katie Hinko, a physics graduate student, demonstrated several science experiments involving the concept of ty Democrats, cast her ballot for flyers and going door-to-door in campus, Hinko said. energy for 4th grade students from Rutledge Elementary. White. neighborhoods around campus to “We did about 66 shows last “I think he’s the most qualified, spread the word about which can- year with an estimated 15,000 Gust had the children rub a Alex Barr conducted an exper- program grabbed the most at- and I agree with a lot of his poli- didates they selected. people in attendance,” Hinko balloon on their hair and then iment demonstrating heat’s ef- tention as it caused several cies,” Garcia said. “I enjoyed hear- Matt Curtis, president of Cen- said. watch the balloon stick to their fect on the rate of chemical re- children to jump in their seats ing him speak more than any of the tral Austin Democrats and spokes- Donning a white lab coat clothing. He said the balloon re- actions by using glow sticks. with surprise. other gubernatorial candidates.” man for Austin Mayor Lee Leffin- with multicolored spots, Hinko mained attached to their cloth- He activated the glow sticks Hinko poured liquid nitro- White, a former Houston mayor, gwell, said the backing of the co- demonstrated the effects of ing because of opposite charg- and put them in both hot and gen, which has a very short briefly discussed some of the prob- alition is probably one of the most electric, heat and motion ener- es, and opposite charges at- cold water. The hot water boiling point and turns to gas lems facing the education system in highly sought-after endorsements gies through a series of exper- tract. caused the sticks to become as it heats up, in an empty plas- Texas. in Central Texas, partially because iments. To m a k e a brighter while tic bottle. She put the cap on the “We won’t be the best state in the it includes the UT student body de- To show electricity in ac- more extreme the cold water bottle and set it on the floor un- nation if we are 49th out of 50 states mographic. tion, Hinko attached a pickle point about caused the sticks derneath a blue recycling bin. in our percentage of adults who College Republicans at Texas will to a metal clamp and stuck two what happens to become dim- As the liquid heated, gas ac- have high school diplomas,” White not officially endorse a candidate in nails that were wrapped around when electrical We want to get mer. cumulated within the bottle, said. “And we won’t be the great- the primary. an electrical wire into both ends charges sepa- “Heat speeds making it explode and causing est state in the nation if we tolerate “We try to have very open di- of the pickle. She flipped a rate, Gust con- kids excited about up chemical re- the recycling bin to become air- tuition that has risen by 82 percent alogue about all three of the pri- switch to create an electric cur- ducted a fi- science.” actions, which borne. at many two- and four-year state mary candidates,” said Melanie rent, which caused the pickle to nal experiment ‘‘ is why the glow The children attended the colleges over the past six years.” Schwartz, vice president of College glow and sizzle. on a home- — Katie Hinko sticks in the hot Physics Circus because they Farouk Shami, beauty supply Republicans. “We will endorse the Hinko said the salty water in made machine: Outreach Coordinator water are bright- are currently studying different corporation founder and White’s Republican candidate once the pri- pickle juice caused the pickle to the Wimshurst er,” Barr said. types of energy in their science primary competitor, was also ad- mary is over.” illuminate. generator. His Other exper- classes. amant about reforming the state’s According to a Feb. 3 Rasmussen Physics graduate student Er- electrostatic de- iments includ- “We are studying heat and education system if elected. The co- poll, Texas voters favor all three Re- ich Gust engaged three elemen- vice created an ed microwaving energy in class and thought alition did not endorse Shami. publican candidates — Gov. Rick tary-student volunteers in a electrical spark as the charges CDs, freezing food with liquid this would be a good introduc- The two groups could not reach Perry, U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchi- hands-on experiment that dem- separated on the spinning met- nitrogen and creating a con- tion,” said Brandi Sharrock, a an agreement on who to endorse son and Debra Medina — over onstrated the effects of positive al discs. tained fire in a plastic bottle. fourth-grade teacher from Rut- for lieutenant governor. The stu- White. and negative electrical charges. Physics graduate student The final experiment of the ledge Elementary School. Ismaili Muslim students establish group, work for interfaith dialogue Vidushi Shrimali 300 Ismailis on campus. People Lakhani said the group is Ismaili Muslim Student Associ- between them,” Kanatsiz said. discuss a universal topic, such Daily Texan Staff who attended the meeting said an extension of their church, ation, which is based on values Hope 242 group leader and as sin, from the perspectives of For the small group of stu- 65 to 75 percent of the faces known as “jamatkhana” by fel- and beliefs specific to those of civil engineering senior Anne both religions. dents trying to create the Ismai- were new to them. Our Ismai- low Ismailis around the world. the Ismaili subbranch of Islam, Hulsey brought the group of “I like that they are extreme- li Muslim Students Association, li brothers and sisters are there, The jamatkhana is open to Is- the dialogue group explores the Christian students she leads ly devoted and know what it the third time’s the charm. we just don’t know them.” mailis twice a day seven days facets of various Islamic groups, to meet with the Islamic Dia- is that they are devoted to and Since 2004, various students The association joins five a week — once in the morning such as Shias, Sunnis and Sufis, logue Student Association as yet are still willing to have have unsuccessfully tried to other Muslim organizations on and once in the evening — to as well as other faiths. a part of Hope 242’s outreach these conversations with other start the association twice on campus. Ashish Hamirani, club pray. Most students, who can’t “We try to fill the gap be- program. people who are just as commit- campus. member and electrical engi- make it everyday, go to jamat- tween Muslims and other Hulsey said the two groups ted to what they [themselves] Ismaili Muslims belong to neering freshman, said the or- khana on Fridays, spending faiths and engage in dialogue would meet once a month to believe in,” Hulsey said. the Shia doctrine of Islam. They about an hour in organized practice Islam under the guide prayer and then socializing af- of a spiritual leader whom they terwards. call Imam, who they believe The group plans to have bi- is the direct descendent of the weekly meetings, speaker Prophet Muhammad. Ismailis This organiztion is events and social mixers with are led by His Highness Prince established to represent both different Muslim groups Karim Aga Khan, called Maw- and other non-Muslim campus lana Hazar Imam, a spiritual ‘‘who Ismailis are.” organizations. They also plan leader who preaches the Ismai- to play sports and give back li way of life. — Rahim Lakhani to the community. On Sunday, In his teachings, the Aga Club president they hosted a flag football tour- Khan promotes sports and nament for members. good health. This emphasis led “This organization is estab- to a collaboration between the lished to [represent] who Is- Aga Khan Youth and Sports ganization has something dif- mailis are,” Lakhani said. “We Board and UT students to form ferent to offer to Ismailis, who would like for non-Ismailis to the group in November. On practice Islam a little different- come and get an idea of who Wednesday, the association ly than other Muslims. we are and what we teach.” had its first meeting, drawing a “Most people don’t real- Middle Eastern studies grad- crowd of about 80 students. ize that we have the same be- uate student Abdullah Kanat- “There wasn’t proper com- liefs and core but not system,” siz is president of the Islam- munication [between Ismailis Hamirani said. “It’s like com- ic Dialogue Student Associa- on campus],” said Rahim paring Jews and Christians be- tion, a group that also wishes to Lakhani, club president and fi- cause they come from the same promote interfaith dialogue be- nance junior. “There are 200 to testament.” tween communities. Unlike the
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6 NEWS Monday, February 8, 2010 GAME: Fans cheer for their favorite top team at various venues From page 1 al UT students, came out to sup- port the club’s opening. a chance to escape their normal “There is a great sense of com- lives for a night of football and munity,” Mendez said. “It’s a dif- conversation, Chada said. ferent group of guys, and I think “I don’t know why people go it’s very eye-opening for a lot of to sports bars,” said Sam Ibrahim, people. Austin is known for hav- one of Chada’s friends. “Here, ing citizens who love sports, and there are comfortable seats, good that includes the gay community.” food and no one who is 6’4” is Tension and excitement built as standing in front of you.” the game rounded into the fourth Super Bowl weekend marked quarter. Shoal Creek Saloon on the kick-off of Score OCH, Aus- Lamar Boulevard, known as a tin’s first gay sports bar. The bar, haven for Austin’s population of a new endeavor of popular gay Saints fans, was filled to the brim club Oilcan Harry’s, opened its with fans eager for a win. doors Saturday night and had “There are a lot of people in its first true test during Sunday’s Austin from Louisiana, and a lot game, manager R.J. Guyer said. of them are here tonight,” Shoal “It’s a really energetic crowd to- Creek Saloon owner Bud George night,” said bartender Tony Harp- said. “I’d say 80 percent of the er, who also plays on the bar’s people here tonight watch ev- softball team. “There was no gay ery Saints game here, and we can sports bar in Austin. Most of us get louder than the UT stadium. end up having to go to straight These are real fans — they’re here bars like Third Base to watch the when we have a 2-14 season, and games, so this really fills a niche. they’re here tonight.” People don’t think ‘gay’ and As the clock wound down to ‘sports fan’ are things that merge, a Saints victory, the bar erupt- but we see here tonight that this ed. Scattered fans burst into isn’t the case.” tears, and some belted out sev- Several hundred people turned eral rounds of the team’s famous out to watch the game at Score “Who dat” chant. OCH, and among them were “This is ridiculous. This is unre- members of Austin’s only gay al,” screamed Travis Kolb, a self- rugby team, the Austin Lone- proclaimed die-hard fan and Austin Derek Stout | Daily Texan Staff Stars Rugby Club. The bar is one resident. “We earned this. The Saints of the team’s sponsors, and play- have been through so much, and the Lisa McDermott and Robin Bolner watch as the New Orleans Saints trailed the Indianapolis Colts 6 - 10 in the second quarter of Sunday’s Super Bowl. McDermott and Bolner joined the sea of gold-and-black clad fans at Shoal Creek Saloon for the Super Bowl and post-game celebration er Christopher Mendez said the fans have been through a lot of hard after the Saints came back to win the franchise’s first ever football championship. LoneStars, which includes sever- years, but it finally paid off.”
Photos by Scott Squires | Daily Texan Staff Danielle Villasana | Daily Texan Staff Left, UT sophomore Emily Talley cheers in support of the New Orleans Saints at Shoal Creek Saloon during the fourth quarter of the Super Juli Phillips, Kristen Hunzeker, and Lorin Smith cook barbecue at Bowl XLIV. Right, Saints fan Jeana Richard reacts at Shoal Creek Saloon over her team’s victory. Rusty Spurs Bar during the Super Bowl to raise money for the Austin Outlaws, an all-female tackle football team.
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SUPERBOWL MEN’S BASKETBALL COLUMN No. 9 TEXAS vs. No. 1 KANSAS Mardi Gras Little time for Texas to dwell on loss starts early Texas cen- Struggling Pittman hopes to reclaim ter Dexter with Saints’ Pittman grabs leadership role as Horns face Kansas a rebound in front of By Laken Litman been kind of ignoring that, big victory Oklahoma Daily Texan Staff and it came back to haunt forward Ryan Dexter Pittman has got- us,” he said. “We got- By Blake Hurtik Wright in the ten a lot of criticism lately ta hurry up and make a Daily Texan Longhorns’ for his lack of court dom- change because that’s one Columnist 80-71 loss to inance, but he is still the of the main reasons we’ve the Sooners. leader of No. 9 Texas. lost four games.” Pittman had 13 After the loss at Okla- Pittman was account- rebounds and homa, Pittman gave his able for his inconsisten- Here’s hoping that New Or- eight points. teammates a pep talk on cy at the free-throw line as leans makes it out of this one. the type of mentality they well and explained that, For a city that survived the hor- need to have heading into looking forward after the rors of Hurricane Katrina, it might the game against top- most recent games, you not be able to make it through its ranked Kansas, with an can’t win just by being a greatest moment since. The New emphasis on free throws. physical team. Orleans Saints, eternal scrubs of It’s not a surprise after “We know teams are go- the National Football League and Texas missed 17 of 27 free ing to bring their best shot the loveable losers of the Big Easy, throws against OU. at us, no matter who it is we are Super Bowl champions for the “I told the guys the free- are playing. It’s not about first time in history with a 31-17 throw line is more impor- victory over the favored Indianap- tant now because we’ve KANSAS continues on page 8 olis Colts. Bourbon Street, already getting greased up for Mardi Gras, just a got a reason to extend the celebra- Free throws, poor shooting doom Texas tion for another year or so. as team loses fourth of last six games “Mardi Gras may never end,” said Drew Brees, the Saints’ Aus- tin-born quarterback who com- By Will Anderson Press poll, to be released pleted 32 of 39 passes for 288 Daily Texan Staff later today, which might yards and two scores. “The cele- Texas coach Rick come as welcome relief bration will never end.” Barnes looked agitated for the Longhorns — they Other than giving the city an during the final minutes were undefeated prior to excuse to endlessly party, the of Saturday’s 80-71 loss becoming the top team in game was one of those all-too-rare at Oklahoma, as he paced the nation four weeks ago moments in sports where the out- the floor of the Lloyd No- but have since gone 2-4. come transcends the final score. In ble Center and spoke The loss also dropped most instances, the Super Bowl is sternly to his players. Texas to fourth place in just a chance for the diehard foot- And with good reason, the Big 12. ball fan to mingle over chips and as his team has now lost Texas shot poorly from dip with the commercial lover. three of its past four road the field against Oklaho- This time, it meant something games and four of its past ma — 41.2 percent — but more. six overall. was even worse from the No city has held quite the same Texas (19-4, 5-3 Big 12) free-throw line, missing relationship with a team that Sue Ogrocki will relinquish its No. 9 Associated Press ranking in the Associated LOSS continues on page 8 SAINTS continues on page 8
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WOMEN’S TENNIS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL STANFORD 5, TEXAS 2 TEXAS 81, TEXAS TECH 51 Stanford proves Texas rolls Tech with 3-pointers By Sameer Bhuchar to be too much Daily Texan Staff Texas shot so well from beyond the arc Sunday that even freshman post player Cokie Reed decided to for Longhorns take her first career 3-pointer. She missed. “It certainly wasn’t drawn up By Alexandra Carreno match. “It’s good to see her com- that way,” Texas coach Gail Goes- Daily Texan Staff ing back into her own form.” tenkors joked. For the first time in days, the At first singles, Ellis played Goestenkors can forgive the sun shone in Austin, and the an impressively hard-fought miss, however, because the rest Longhorns looked to battle it match against 18th-ranked Hi- of the Longhorns made 11 shots out for a match victory against a lary Barte of Stanford. The play- from distance en route to an 81-51 visiting Stanford team. Howev- ers undoubtedly played one of stomping over the Texas Tech Red er, as the afternoon progressed, the most tiring and emotional Raiders. the Horns had a few decisive matches of the afternoon as nei- The No. 17 Longhorns (16-6; 5-3 victories but could not over- ther team looked to give up the Big 12) took command from the come the Cardinal, falling by a fight. Barte took the first set 6-3, start by playing a stifling defense. count of 5-2 Saturday at Penick- but Ellis came back in the second Texas only allowed the Red Raid- Allison Tennis Center. set, also winning by a 6-3 count. ers (13-9; 1-7 Big 12) to shoot 30.2 While the Cardinal won the Instead of playing a third and fi- percent from the field. doubles point of the match, the nal set, a 10-point match tiebreak- On offense, the Longhorns lit Longhorns did not go down er was played. Unfortunately for the scoreboard on fire, and the without a fight. Senior Van- Texas, Ellis could not hold out sparks came from the hot hand of ja Corovic and doubles partner, against Barte as the Cardinal Brittainey Raven. Raven finished freshman Aeriel Ellis, played an player held her ground for the with 22 points on 7-14 shooting. emotional come-from-behind 6-3, 3-6, 1-0 (10-7), victory. Derek Stout | Daily Texan Staff Though she was the scoring star, match against Stanford’s Mal- “Aeriel came up just a little Raven believes the victory was Texas forwards Earnesia Williams, left, and Cokie Reed fight for a loose ball with Texas Tech forward Ashlee lory Burdette and Stacey Tan. short, but she played some great due to a complete team effort. Roberson in the Longhorns’ 81-51 win over the Red Raiders on Sunday. The Texas duo rallied against its tennis,” Fendick-McCain said. “I think today, my teammates Stanford opponents, breaking “She is not used to the match did a great job of finding our open “I was really upset at halftime. I er 3-pointer from Kathleen Nash. you open, you want to make that their serve and ultimately win- tiebreak format, so she started 3-point shooters. With our team, if didn’t feel good about the lead at Nash, who finished with 13 shot.” ning the tiebreaker to take the behind the 8-ball, but she fought you give us time to set up and get all. I didn’t think we were playing points, had her 14th double-digit With this win, the Longhorns match 9-8 (5). hard to get back in the match.” the ball right, we’re going to hit,” with any of the emotions that we scoring effort of the season. She is completed their first season sweep “Vanja and Aeriel had great Meanwhile senior Sarah Lan- Raven said. should have been,” Goestenkors only 52 points shy of joining the over Texas Tech since 2003. Texas fighting spirit out there against caster looked to have some- With the crowd roaring behind said. “It wasn’t a very pleasant half- other 34 Longhorns in the 1,000 is now tied for third place in the an extremely talented team, but thing to prove as she secured her, Raven capped off the first half time talk for probably anybody but career points club. Big 12 standings, but for Goesten- Vanja and Aeriel are a talented Texas’ only other bright spot, a with a trey at the buzzer to send me. But in the second half we came “Coach always tells us to cre- kors and her players, there is little team as well,” said head coach win against Stanford’s Veronica Texas into the locker room with out with much greater fire.” ate for each other, and I think time for celebration. Patty Fendick-McCain. “They Li, quickly finishing her off by a a 43-32 lead. The 11-point lead, The beginning of the second that’s what we did a great job of “And now we are on to the next are really learning to come to- count of 7-5, 6-2. however, was not good enough half started the same way Tex- doing today,” she said. “When game,” Goestenkors said. “It just gether as a team. They fought “Sarah was pretty mad about for Goestenkors. as finished the first, with anoth- your teammate drives and gets never ends.” hard and executed well.” not getting the win against TCU Following her doubles vic- last weekend, and seeing her te- tory, Corovic stepped up her nacity and her ability to step up game even more with a sweep when she needed to was fantas- in singles play. Corovic fought tic,” Fendick-McCain said. KANSAS: Smarter play needed LOSS: Texas shoots 10 for 27 off the fatigue from the tough Texas looks to get some doubles match before playing much-needed rest with no against Stanford’s Tan, defeat- matches scheduled for this com- from freshmen, Pittman says from free throw line at OU ing her 6-3,6-1. ing weekend. The Longhorns ing that if someone gets doubled, afternoon. Even without leading “Vanja has put the work in, and will be preparing for their next From page 7 From page 7 someone else is going to be open,” scorer Willie Warren, who was it is starting to pay off for her,” match against Pepperdine at being physical right now. It’s men- Pittman said. 17 of 27 from the stripe. limited to 3 points with an an- Fendick-McCain said after the home Feb. 21. tal,” Pittman said. “I have to take it But despite the Longhorns’ recent “I mean, 10 for 27 — What kle injury, the Oklahoma back- upon myself mentally to get up on struggles, they’ve moved on and are else can I say? I mean, 10 for 27,” court combined for 39 points the line and have confidence.” ready to face the No. 1 team in the Barnes said. “I have to truly be- and eight 3-pointers in the first Pittman said one of the Long- nation. lieve that there’s a junior high half. horns’ biggest issues is the younger “We need this game badly, not school team that could do bet- “That was huge for us and got players’ lack of understanding with only because it’s Kansas and it’s a ter than that. You know what, the crowd into the game early,” regard to their roles on the court. big rivalry, but because we need I’m not so sure that there are not said Sooner guard Cade Davis, Texas coach Rick Barnes has tried to a good postseason,” Pittman said. some other teams in lower level who hit four 3-pointers and fin- implement an inside-out game for ”That’s when you have to beat the than that. ished with 20 points. “We kind of Texas, which calls for getting the ball best of the best, and Kansas is the “It’s frustrating because it has saw [the Longhorns’] faces. They to Pittman on the inside before tak- best.” been the same in every game were getting down a little bit.” ing shots because it opens the court Tonight’s game could very well this year that we have lost,” Oklahoma kept that momen- up for everyone else. come down to the big man’s per- Barnes added. tum going into the second half Both Barnes and Pittman are formance against the No. 1 post Senior Damion James was the as the Sooners went up by as frustrated that the younger play- player in the nation: the Jayhawks’ main offender, making only four many as 17. But the Longhorns ers haven’t caught on to the sys- Cole Aldrich. of his 13 attempts. James fouled battled back, getting within six, tem yet. “I’m going up against the best out with only 12 points and nine multiple times. “I know everyone is going to post player in the country and the rebounds as Texas’ comeback at- But turnovers and poor shot Eric Ou | Daily Texan Staff come double me, and the young- best team in the country,” Pittman tempt died at the free-throw line. selection doomed the comeback Texas freshman Aeriel Ellis hits a back-hand shot against Stanford er guys really don’t understand the said. “I mean this is what you work The Sooners (13-9, 4-4) ex- effort. The Sooners made seven on Saturday. Ellis lost a hard-fought match in Texas’ 5-2 loss. whole IQ of basketball and know- for.” ploded out of the gate Saturday of their last eight free throws.
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Monday, February 8, 2010 NEWS 9 Students ‘hold up’ tra c to garner funds for Haiti By Destinee Hodge “I thought the fastest way to get Saturday. Daily Texan Staff money on the day of would be a Before the volunteers separat- Hundreds of University volun- holdup, and ‘Hold Up For Haiti’ ed, Craig Juntunen, founder of teers and multiple student organi- just rang,” said Milton, who is serv- the Chances for Children founda- zations turned to the Austin street ing as the organization’s president. tion, spoke to the audience about corners as part of a fundraiser for Texas Round Table, the Student his experience with adopting three Haiti on Saturday. Volunteer Board and SG organized children from Haiti. He encour- The fundraiser was a joint ef- the event and invited other spirit aged the audience to see their par- fort by multiple UT groups to raise groups to get involved. Frank El- ticipation in the event as an oppor- money for the earthquake-ravaged dredge, service chairman for the tunity to change lives. island country as part of the “Hold Texas Wranglers, said the goal was “None of us have an obligation Up For Haiti” campaign. UT stu- to raise $15,000. to change the world, but all of us dents were posted at 30 intersec- “We have citywide sponsors here have an opportunity to go out tions around the city to “hold up” who promise to match what we and try to change the world,” Jun- traffic and ask for donations. Stu- raise,” Eldredge said. tunen said. dent leaders will count the money Sponsors of the event will dou- Danielle Brown, spokeswoman today, and estimates will be avail- ble the fundraiser’s total dona- for Student Government, said the able Tuesday. tions to $30,000. volunteers at the malls had com- Katherine Medlin | Daily Texan Staff “Its just something that we, The money raised will go to puters, so people could pay with Freshmen Maggie Akers and Lauren Esrock help raise funds for “Hold Up For Haiti” on Saturday. The donations col- along with other spirit organiza- the American Red Cross, Part- debit and credit cards. lected will go to the American Red Cross, Partners in Health and Save the Children, organizations providing Haiti relief. tions, came up with to help out,” ners in Health and Save the On the corner of Lamar Boule- Student Government President Children. Santo Brocato, who vard and Fifth Street, Alex Bonetti, could have asked for.” much,” psychology senior Vanessa dance the Macarena for passersby Liam O’Rourke said. worked on the logistics of the president of the Texas Wranglers, For many of the students in- Villa said. “To actually participate who donated to the cause. After the earthquake, marketing event, said the charities were started organizing volunteers and volved, the opportunity to do [in] gathering donations for the citi- “People are not accustomed to senior Reilly Milton came up with chosen because of their name explaining to them the process of something more tangible than just zens of Haiti is absolutely phenom- seeing so many youth out for one the idea to form Texas Round Ta- recognition. the holdup. donating money was a major moti- enal.” single cause, and so I think that ble, a collection of the top 15 ser- All the student organizations “The turnout of volunteers has vation for participating. A group of students on the cor- holds something special to our vice-organization leaders at the convened at the Disch-Falk Field been unbelievable,” Bonetti said. “I think it’s like, you see it on the ner of Martin Luther King Jr. and movement,” English senior Katie 1 University. parking lot at around 10:30 a.m. “It’s been more volunteers than we news, and you just want to do so Airport boulevards offered to McGee said. Palinday, month day, 2008campaigns for Gov. Perry inCLASSIFIEDS Houston, appeals to ‘tea party’ voters3B By Alex Geiser to [Palin] than [to] Rick Perry,” according to theWeekly organization’s Rates: and is strictly anti-abortion — two Campus Daily Texan Staff Minutaglio said. “He is trying to Web site. issues Palin agreeably cited in last Sarah Palin’s campaign stump pick up on that to access, define Cal Jillson, a political$100 science – Large year’s endorsement speech. ADVERTISE for Gov. 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ENTERTAINMENT REVIEW: Film sets Super Bowl weekend record BRIEFLY 1970s icon Leif Garrett faces From page 12 charges of heroin possession LOS ANGELES — Former 1970s teen idol Leif Garrett has past the $1.8 billion “Titanic” been charged with felony posses- took in globally. sion of heroin after his arrest in a Factoring in today’s higher ad- Los Angeles subway station. mission prices, however, “Ava- The 48-year-old singer and ac- tar” has sold fewer tickets than tor was charged Friday and is free “Titanic.” on bond. He is scheduled to be ar- “Avatar” had been No. 1 do- raigned Feb. 24. mestically longer than any movie Los Angeles County sheriff’s since 1997’s “Titanic,” which held spokesman Steve Whitmore says on at first place for 15 weekends. deputies confronted Garrett at the The studio was unconcerned that downtown Metro Red Line station “Avatar” finally fell out of the top Monday. They say he admitted spot. having black tar heroin in his shoe. “It had to happen sometime,” Garrett was also arrested for said Bert Livingston, a 20th Cen- heroin possession at an LA sub- tury Fox distribution executive. way station in 2006. “There’s nothing that could dis- A phone message left for pub- appoint me with this movie.” licist Barbara Papageorge was not By the eighth weekend, most immediately returned, and it was Hollywood movies have long not clear if Garrett had an attorney. Garrett had a handful of hit since dropped out of the top 10 songs and was a constant cov- rankings. er boy on teen magazines in the “Avatar” still is going strong 1970s. after eight weeks, with the add- ed luster of a monthlong build- up to the Academy Awards on Celebrities make appearance March 7. Following the example at Saints vs. Colts showdown of Oscar champ “Titanic,” “Ava- MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The tar” tied for the lead at the Acad- cry of “Who Dat” wasn’t all about emy Awards with nine nomina- the New Orleans Saints at the Su- tions and is a front-runner to win per Bowl — it was also said by best picture. onlookers as cameras flashed at Fox executives would not spec- the sight of A-list celebrities at the ulate what number “Avatar” even- big game. tually might hit at the box office. Sometime New Orleans resi- “Who knows what that is? It dent Brad Pitt was escorted into just keeps on going,” Livingston the game with security moments said. before it began. The bearded Pitt The weekend’s other new was with son Maddox and shout- wide release, Lionsgate’s spy ed out his allegiance to the “Who story “From Paris With Love,” Dat” nation before the Saints’ big opened at No. 3 with $8.1 mil- Dan Steinberg | Associated Press win over the Colts. lion. The movie stars John Tra- Actress Amanda Seyfried and Channing Tatum arrive at the premiere of the feature film “Dear John” in Los Angeles. The science-fiction love By contrast, Tom Cruise just volta and Jonathan Rhys Meyers story “Avatar” has given way to an earthbound romance at the weekend box office. “Dear John” debuted as the No. 1 movie with $32.4 million, went into the stadium like oth- as CIA men trying to crack a ter- knocking off the blockbuster “Avatar” after seven weekends in first place. er ticket holders, up an escalator rorist plot. with daughter Suri in his arms. Other celebrity sightings in- Fox Searchlight’s acclaimed away, “Dear John” centers on a novel by Nicholas Sparks, whose rather than men, though I think a ing which film to see. cluded John Travolta, who was country-music tale “Crazy Heart” long-distance love story between Hollywood adaptations such as few of us have hearts, too,” Bru- Business on Sunday was pre- seen leaving before the Saints’ a soldier (Channing Tatum) and expanded from narrow release “The Notebook” and “A Walk er said. “But his stories really res- dictably slow as football fans game-winning comeback. and broke into the top 10, com- his sweetheart (Amanda Seyfried) to Remember” have been steady onate and are very compelling for watched the Super Bowl instead Gloria Estefan and husband ing in at No. 8 with $3.7 million. back home. draws for women. Female crowds women.” of going to the movies. Emilio, part owners of the Mi- Jeff Bridges and Maggie Gyllen- “Dear John” had a record open- made up 84 percent of the audi- That bodes well for the mov- Hollywood could use more ami Dolphins, proclaimed they haal have acting Oscar nomina- ing for Super Bowl weekend, ence for “Dear John,” according ie over Valentine’s Day week- fresh hits like “Dear John” if it weren’t there to root for anybody tions for the film, which follows a topping the $31.1 million debut to Sony. end, said Geoffrey Ammer, head hopes to match 2009’s record box in particular — they were just boozy country star trying to turn for “Hannah Montana & Miley “[Sparks] creates these sto- of marketing for Relativity Media, office pace. The first couple of proud the Super Bowl was back in his life around. Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Con- ries that really pull at your heart- which produced “Dear John.” Val- weeks this year, “Avatar” had their town. While “Avatar” features a hu- cert” in 2008. strings, and certainly that may entine’s weekend draws big date revenue and attendance running man-alien romance light-years The movie was based on the be first and foremost for women crowds, with women often pick- well ahead of last year. Compiled by Associated Press reports ART: Exhibit reveals intimacy, desire From page 12 reflect on the continuity of the ex- the collection is Coyne’s mixed- hibit. media sculpture, which is in- art, sculpture and photography, all Although all of the works in- spired by the mythological fig- Notice of Re-Opening created by artists ranging from 25 cluded in “DESIRE” are concep- ure Daphne and her escape from to 76 years old, demonstrate how tually thought-provoking, the Apollo’s grasp. The piece is con- for the Position of desire is present in all stages of life. standout pieces include Marilyn structed with a beautiful, haunt- “One of the reasons I want- Minter’s “Crystal Swallow” and ing cascade of wax-cast flowers ed to do the show is because of Petah Coyne’s “Untitled #1103 and other sculptural materials. Daily Texan Editor the ways that intimacy and de- (Daphne).” “It’s a sad image and yet a tri- sire have come to be regarded in Minter, a former fashion pho- umphant image,” Carlozzi said the past 10 years,” Carlozzi said. tographer, has gained a repu- about the sculpture and its myth- “Now, because of technology and tation for creating works both ological inspiration. social networking, we can imagine beautifully intriguing and visual- Putting together such an intri- that we’re close and connected to ly unsettling. cate and evocative exhibit took sev- Applications may be picked up from the someone, but we’re nowhere near “I like the idea of making an eral years for Carlozzi to complete. them. Intimacy no longer depends image that we all know but don’t “As I traveled around doing cu- Office of the Director, HSM 3.304 on physical proximity.” record because it’s not perfec- ratorial research, meeting with art- The exhibit also includes an tion,” Minter said in a video port- ists in their studios, seeing exhi- array of prints from the Renais- folio for M.A.C Cosmetics’ fall bitions, going to other museums, sance period through the early 2009 campaign. I’ve been jotting down notes: This Qualifications: 20th century that focus on vary- “Crystal Swallow” is an inti- work has to do with this aspect (1) be a registered UT-Austin student during the semester in which application is made; ing aspects of desire, although mate depiction of a pair of lus- of desire, and this work has to do (2) have completed at least 30 hours at UT-Austin with a minimum grade point average the majority of the works in the cious, crimson lips, glistening with that aspect,” Carlozzi said. exhibit were created within the with sweat and dripping with a She said desire is universal and of 2.25; past 12 years. Few pieces were strand of clear, faceted crystals. the exhibit tries to reflect this. (3) have worked, or will have worked when their term begins, at least one semester as specifically created for the exhib- “It’s an image that suggests sex- “Desire is a complicated idea that a permanent staff member of The Daily Texan in news, sports or the copy desk; it, and most of the works are on ual arousal in the midst of some everyone experiences differently,” (4) have completed at least one other semester as an issue staff member of The Daily loan from artists or collectors. kind of encounter,” Carlozzi said Carlozzi said. “I think the exhibit A small, separate space is given of Minter’s work. “Yet it is so large is really richly textured; there are a Texan in an area other than the one covered above; to each piece, allowing patrons to in scale and the detail so close lot of layers to enjoy. I tried to make (5) have completed or be enrolled in a media law course before taking office; and enjoy the works separately while [that] it seems grotesque.” the experience as sensual as the (6) have obtained signatures from at least five editorial staff members of the Texan still providing the opportunity to Another unforgettable work in works of art would allow.” staff supporting the candidate for editor. (7) pass a libel test administered by the Editorial Adviser to ensure that he or she is fully capable of maintaining libel-free content. (8) be upper-division by the time they begin their term.
Potential Candidates may request waiver(s) of eligi- bility requirements specified in the TSM Handbook section 2.17(a). Waivers are subject to a vote of two-thirds approval by TSM Board Members.
Deadline for applications and all supporting materials: Noon, Thursday, February 11, 2010 2010 Applicants will be certified by the TSM Board of Operating Trustees on Friday, February 12, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. HSM 3.302
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AMY SARABI Plano SHIRIN ASKARI Season 7 Richardson Season 6 MILA HERMANOVSKI ELISA JIMENEZ LOUISE BLACK Dallas Make it work. El Paso Dallas Season 7 Season 4 “ ” Season 6 Texan designers MARION LEE Tyler Season 4 PROJECT JERELL SCOTT Houston Season 5
CHLOE DAO RUNWAY Houston Season 2 Illustration by Thu Vo | Daily Texan Staff
By Gerald Rich Hermanovski got her start by mak- said. “I’m not bom- age further growth of the Tex- Daily Texan Staff ing skinny neckties and selling them to barded by trends and as fashion industry. he image of Texas fashion boutiques. what’s in style, like “Plano and that whole area is is evolving. Big cowboy “From fourth grade to eighth, it was going to school with a different kind of fashion,” said boots and big designer la- wanting to fit in,” Hermanovski said. all the cool, hip peo- Sarabi, a Plano native who won bels have been drowned “From ninth grade on was when I want- ple. Here you get to do last week’s competition on the out with a wash of tele- ed to break out and say, ‘Screw every- your own thing at your own show. “Plano is very clean. There’s visedT fashion shows and the local tal- body; I’ll just do what I want.’” pace.” a lot of money, and there’s a lot of ent they showcase. Sarabi once shaved off all her hair ex- And with the Internet and shows concentration in brand names, espe- So far “Project Runway,” the popular cept for her bangs, which she dyed hot such as “Project Runway,” Dao said cially at a young age.” Bravo-turned-Lifetime fashion competi- pink, and Dao described herself as “a Texas fashion has only become more After high school, Dao studied and tion show, has featured eight Texan con- cheerleader with a flat-top mohawk” in nebulous. worked in New York before returning testants who all incorporate the Lone Star high school. “Besides the cowboy style, there is no home. Hermanovski and Sarabi honed State into their own forms of expression. Although Hermanovski and Sarabi Texas style,” Dao said. “Define a Texas their craft in California. Chloe Dao — the Houston native were unable to comment yet on their fashion? I don’t see it.” “Even though I love Texas, you have to who was the show’s first Texan con- experience this season, Dao used the Texas isn’t the only place experienc- travel,” Sarabi said. “Every city and ev- testant and season two winner — as winnings to expand her boutique, Lot ing this explosion. ery state has a different flavor, and I think well as North Texans Mila Hermanovs- 8, and add a salon. “I think all over the country, people to become a great designer you have to ki and Amy Sarabi, who are competing In 2007, she reached a national audi- are becoming more expressive,” said see things and experience things.” this season, say they’ve seen the chang- ence with her line Simply. Chloe Dao, Hermanovski, a Dallas native who now Dao also said Texas fashion students es in Texas. which sold out on the home-shopping lives in Los Angeles. “There are less should be sure they have a solid curric- Like many designers who experi- channel QVC. She then designed a pop- rules to how you’re supposed to look. ulum relative to other fashion programs mented with self-expression in high ular line of carrying bags two years lat- You can be stylish in a lot of different and that they shouldn’t hold back any school, the three designers began mak- er for Nuo. ways. You can mix it up; you don’t have punches when it comes to fashion. ing and redesigning outfits in the ste- Dao said she attributes much of her to wear the same designer from head to “I think [Texas designers] may be reotypically conservative state. success to remaining in Texas and not toe.” a little too sweet and nice,” Dao said. “Coming from a clean, preppy area of living in a “typical” fashion capital. Even though Texas is nowhere near “Everyone needs to be a little more ag- Plano, when you looked punk you real- “[Designing in Texas] gives me the the status of New York or Los Angeles, gressive. That may be that little part of ly stood out,” Sarabi said. freedom to do whatever I want,” Dao the designers are hopeful and encour- New York in me.”
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This banana frittata comes from a fam- Blanton exhibit shows ily recipe that Daily Texan writer Layne Lynch various facets of desire she learned By Kate Ergenbright mon human experience, regard- as a child. A Daily Texan Staff less of who the individual is.” frittata is an The works hanging nearest to Through this exhibit, Carlozzi has Italian twist on a quiche, and the entrance of the Blanton Muse- brought together the works of 32 without the um of Art depict the initial emo- international contemporary artists crust, a frittata tions associated with desire, such whose art explores some aspect of is much health- as anticipation and flirtation. As desire. Some artists analyze the emo- ier and lower in the exhibit continues, the works tion in a historical context, some ad- calories. become increasingly more erot- dress it through personal experience ic and visceral, culminating with and some find inspiration through the aftermaths of desire, including films and popular culture. happiness and regret. “What the exhibition does is The Blanton Museum of Art show different facets of desire — currently houses an evocative new simple and straightforward ones, exhibition on the complex concept or complicated, more cerebral as- of desire. pects,” Carlozzi said. “It’s an ex- “We all experience desire, amination of the whole emotional whether we’re having it or we arch of desire, conceptually.” want to have it or we’re longing The exhibit’s video, installation for it,” said Annette Carlozzi, a Blanton curator. “It’s such a com- ART continues on page 11
Kari Rosenfeld Daily Texan Staff A avorful fusion of banana, eggs Editor’s note: This is the third in a five-part series offering up out-of-the- ordinary options for every course on the menu. By Layne Lynch Daily Texan Staff If there is one thing Dr. Seuss taught his readers with “Green Eggs and Ham,” it’s that eggs can be prepared in interesting Banana Frittata ways. Rachel Taylor | Daily Texan Staff Often paired with onions, bell A group views Marilyn Minter’s “Crystal Swallow,” one of the works on peppers, potatoes and cheese, display in the “DESIRE” exhibit at the Blanton Museum of Art. eggs are known for their savory Ingredients flavor. However, they can also be Directions paired with sweet ingredients, 1/2 cup baking mix such as a banana. 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1. Slice or mash the bananas. Eggs in this recipe aren’t cooked 1/2 teaspoon Chinese cinnamon (a 2. In a medium bowl, combine the bak- ‘Dear John’ opens at No. 1, ing mix, sugar and cinnamon. Gradual- in a traditional scrambled or sun- spicier version, though regular cin- ly whisk in the milk until the batter ap- ny-side-up manner. A frittata, of- namon works fine too) pears to be smooth. Add the vanilla ex- ten called “the crustless quiche,” 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract tract. Whisk in the eggs, one at a time. knocks ‘Avatar’ o throne is one way to incorporate banan- 3. Add the bananas; incorporate well. 1/4 cup milk By David Germain for the weekend,” said Rory Bru- as into an egg dish. 4. Now, heat the oil and butter in a skil- 2 eggs (or egg substitute) The Associated Press er, head of distribution at Sony. Trying to find additional flavors let over medium heat. Using a ladle or 2 large bananas, peeled (baked ap- spoon, add the banana mixture, spread- LOS ANGELES — A sci-fi love As for runaway blockbuster “Av- to go with the banana, I looked for ples can be substituted) ing it across the skillet. After two to three story has given way to an earth- atar,” he quipped, “I think they’re popular recipes in which banan- 2 tablespoons oil (coconut oil is rec- minutes or when the bottom is golden bound romance at the box office, going to be fine in the long run.” as are commonly used. In this in- brown, use a spatula and flip over the ommended) livening up typically slow times “Avatar” slipped to No. 2 with stance, I referenced bananas Foster frittata. Cook until the other side is also 1/2 tablespoon butter at theaters over Super Bowl week- $23.6 million, raising its domes- — a popular dessert that employs golden brown. powdered sugar (optional) 5. Garnish with more brown sugar or end. tic total to $630.1 million. Direct- cinnamon, brown sugar and vanil- powdered sugar and serve warm. Released by Sony’s Screen Gems ed by James Cameron, 20th Cen- la extract. These additional ingredi- banner, “Dear John” debuted as tury Fox’s “Avatar” surpassed his ents complement the banana with Makes two to four servings. the No. 1 movie with $32.4 million, own “Titanic,” which had held the a sweet flavor, while the whisked knocking off “Avatar” after seven domestic revenue record at $600.8 egg contributes a lightness to the weekends in first place, according million. dish. to studio estimates Sunday. With a record $2.2 billion world- In preparing a recipe of your “It is very cool to know that it wide, “Avatar” also has soared own, keep your imagination as was our movie that audiences just wild as Dr. Seuss’. totally embraced and made No. 1 REVIEW continues on page 11