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>> Breaking news, blogs and more: www.dailytexanonline.com @thedailytexan facebook.com/dailytexan Friday, November 18, 2011 Phishing WEEKEND scams scare FRIDAY UT faculty “Dirty Martini & the New By Jillian Bliss Burlesque” Daily Texan Staff Screening The number of phishing scams Spiderhouse Cafe (29th St. within UT computer systems has Ballroom) will host a screening risen since previous months, but of the award-winning campus security officers are do- documentary film at 8 p.m. ing what they can to make sure and 10:30 p.m. Burlesque members of the UT community performances to follow. The don’t get hooked. show is 21+ and tickets range “Phishing” describes a form from $15-20. of hacking which uses a “bait and lure” technique. Hackers, hiding under the guise of email La Luna Negra addresses, websites and screen Chicago’s Luna Negra Dance names appearing to be official, Theatre will be performing phish for confidential infor- tonight at the Bass Concert mation pertaining to comput- Hall from 8-10 p.m., delivering er users, such as account pass- richly textured and highly words. The UT Information original contemporary dance Security Office sent an email in a distinctive style blending Lin Zagorski | Daily Texan Staff Nov. 3 describing phishing at- the discipline of ballet with the tempts which targeted 17 UT fiery energy of Latin and Afro- When nature decides it’s time to drop trou, consider our list of the best stalls on the way faculty and staff members dur- Caribbean forms and rhythms. ing the month of October. Ac- By Jillian Bliss & Nick Hadjigeorge Whatever the reason for one’s visit, a feature stands out on campus as were built during the 1930s, in- cording to the email, the num- Caven Lacrosse Daily Texan Staff Daily Texan staffers have compiled it is more commonly found at ne- cluding Waggener Hall, built in ber of attempts had risen from a list of the top 10 most interesting glected gas stations. 1931. The building is home to the just two in September. Center opening Sometimes the “urge to go” on-campus bathrooms. 2. The 10th floor men’s bath- Classics Department and several Chief Information Security Of- Attend the official reopening comes when one may be in an un- 1. Jogging through campus and room in the stairwell of Robert “classic” bathrooms reflecting the ficer Cam Beasley said the Uni- and dedicaiton ceremony of the known area of campus, standing need to make a pit-stop? Hom- Lee Moore Hall offers a handy vintage ’30s style. Rumors floated versity has developed techniques Caven Lacrosse & Sports Center outside a building never before en- er Rainey Hall offers restrooms hangout for students sick of liv- online of a secret tunnel once ex- to ward off phishers, but those at Clark Field at 3:00 p.m. The tered but which hopefully has de- with convenient exterior entry ing with roommates, as it provides isting in the women’s bathroom behind the attacks are constantly eent is open to the public. cent facilities. Sometimes, perhaps so runners can avoid sweating lockers and a small shower. The on the third floor, although the door learning new methods to keep up after finding issues with long lines through the halls in search of re- bathroom’s location in the stair- leading to it no longer exists. The with security systems. Graduate or crossing paths with a former lief. Whether the original archi- well creates convenient (and hid- men’s bathroom also lacks urinals. “There have been a few target- roommate from hell, one may want tects meant the exterior entry for den) access between classes. Student Potluck to switch up their pit stop routine. this purpose is debatable, but such 3. Several buildings on campus POTTY continues on PAGE 2 PHISH continues on PAGE 2 The Graduate Student Assembly is hosting a potluck night of food and games with fellow graduate students. The potluck will start at 7 p.m. on the 3rd floor of the SAC. Bring a recipe Ultimatum could Tobacco-users to be encouraged card with your dish! mean no Formula 1 to move away from bus stops SATURDAY Texas Socialist racetrack in Austin Conference The Austin branch of the By Jody Serrano to get Circuit of the Americas to Daily Texan Staff International Socialist Organization fund the track for Formula 1. will be holding a day-long According to “The Telegraph,” conference on the relevance Plans for Austin’s Formula 1 a London-based paper, Eccle- of Marxism to current issues. racetrack have met some unex- stone said the halt in construc- Registration is $5 to $20 at 11:30 pected turbulence this week, and tion resulted from stalled nego- a.m. in MEZ 1.306. http://on.fb.me/ Formula 1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone tiations over whether Circuit of tWDFiA for more information. released an ultimatum to the com- the Americas would pay up-front pany building the track Thursday: for the cost of bringing the race to Sign the contract by the end of next Austin next year. week or say goodbye to the U.S. “Everything was signed and Today in history Grand Prix for 2012. sealed, but we kept putting things Circuit of the Americas, the off like the dates, various letters of In 1307 company building the Formula 1 credit and things that should have William Tell shoots an apple off track, halted construction on the been sent, but nothing ever hap- his son’s head to spare both of South Austin racetrack Monday. pened,” Ecclestone said. their lives. Circuit of the Americas claimed In a press conference on Thurs- Formula 1 had failed to provide day, Hellmund said the financing a contract assuring that the U.S. of the project was not his role at all. Grand Prix will be held at the track He said his role in everything was

in 2012, according to the compa- to be chairman of the Grand Prix, Thomas Allison | Daily Texan Staff ny’s press release. a position he hasn’t been paid for Rebecca Jinks smokes a cigarette while waiting for her bus outside the Hancock Center HEB Tavo Hellmund, CEO of the pro- in the last couple of months. Hell- Thursday afternoon. Capitol Metro announced that it will discourage smoking within fifteen feet motion company Full Throttle Pro- mund said the main issue lay with of bus stops starting next month. ductions, has known Ecclestone Circuit of the Americas. since he was young, according to “The likelihood of actual- the Circuit of the Americas web- ly making a deal happen is now our riders,” Nyren said. McKewen said. site. Hellmund originally won the only 50 percent,” Hellmund said. By Megan Strickland Quote to note Daily Texan Staff Nyren said riders should note McKewen said Capital Metro contract from Formula 1 to bring Capital Metro is not asking people couldn’t cover the $230,000 need- the race to Austin, and proceeded RACECAR continues on PAGE 2 “I know people roll The Capital Metropolitan Trans- to quit smoking altogether, but in- ed to purchase and install signage ‘ portation Authority will begin ask- stead to quit smoking when in the until funding became available their eyes‘ and snicker ing riders to keep any tobacco use vicinity of non-smoking riders. through money the city of Aus- about those creepy at least 15 feet away from their bus “We’re not asking people not tin received through the national stops beginning next month. to smoke,” Nyren said. “We’re Communities Putting Prevention Twilight Moms. But New signage designating all 2700 just asking them to smoke a rea- to Work program. McKewen said have you helped a of Capital Metro bus stops in Aus- sonable distance away from the the program began as part of the tin, including 150 at UT, as tobacco bus stop and be considerate to American Recovery and Reinvest- soldier today or raised free zones will be installed after the fellow riders.” ment Act of 2009. The only cave- money for a children’s board of directors secured funding Capital Metro spokeswoman Er- at is that Capital Metro must install and voted Wednesday to instate a ica McKewen said the company all signage by February, she said. cancer research ban, said Michael Nyren, Capital had wanted to institute the smok- McKewen said Capital Met- group? And taken Metro risk management director. ing ban at bus stops for two years, ro does not currently have the re- While the new signs will impose after surveys conducted by the De- sources to enforce the policy, how- three kids to school.” a voluntary ban on all tobacco, partment of Health and Human ever she believes the signage will Nyren said the ban primarily tar- Services and Capital Metro indi- reduce smoking, based on a pilot — Candace Wheeler gets smokers. cated bus riders and Travis Coun- project instituted in June. The pilot Austin Twilight “When we say tobacco free, we’re ty residents support the ban. project installed signs at some Cap- Elisabeth Dillon | Daily Texan Staff referring to all forms of tobacco, “Overwhelmingly the com- ital Metro stops, including all UT Moms member Work stopped Tuesday at the construction site of a new Formula One but the main purpose is to reduce munity and our riders support- track in Del Valle. Circuit of the Americas investors suspended the the effect of secondhand smoke on ed a tobacco ban at bus stops,” LIFE&ARTS PAGE 10 construction because they don’t have rights for the race yet. SMOKE continues on PAGE 2 P2

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continues from PAGE 1 RAMPIN’ IT UP THE DAILY TEXAN POTTY Volume 112, Number 84 4. A number of students know gear and a cup of coffee when the of the main restrooms in Gregory urge to go suddenly hits. The stalls Gym, sporting showers and a sau- in the Perry Castañeda Library CONTACT US na for sweaty students post-work- contain convenient shelves built out. Less commonly known facil- into the walls above and behind Main Telephone: ities, however, are located in the each toilet to suppress all fears of (512) 471-4591 front lobby of Gregory before one dropping that late-night snack on even has to swipe their ID, giving the bathroom floor. Editor: an option of a pre-workout potty 8.The modernistic style of the Viviana Aldous (512) 232-2212 break without the hustle and bus- Student Activity Center contin- [email protected] tle of the main bathrooms. ues into bathrooms. Technology 5. Ernest Cockrell, Jr. Hall such as automatic sinks, automat- Managing Editor: helps hungry visitors feel more ic soap and lighting that turns off Lena Price at home with its diner-style de- when vacant in addition to over- (512) 232-2217 cor. Basement level bathrooms sized mirrors provide an opportu- managingeditor@ are tiled in black, white and red nity for optimal usage. dailytexanonline.com all over. The black and white 9. Need a nap? Out-dated couch- checkered tiles with red accents es put the “rest” in the restrooms of News Offi ce: are a design rarely encountered the Tower. Other couches are scat- (512) 232-2207 elsewhere on campus. tered across campus as well, but [email protected] 6. Those looking for solidarity the Tower’s central location pro- Multimedia Offi ce: can take comfort in the bathrooms vides easy access from all areas of (512) 471-7835 down the hall from Texas Union campus for those looking to relieve [email protected] Ballroom in the Texas Union. The themselves in more than one way. women’s stall provides about as 10. For a room with a view, Sports Offi ce: much space as an airplane latrine check out either the men’s or the (512) 232-2210 and allows one to close an actual women’s restrooms on the upper [email protected] door — not just a stall door — be- level on the “A” side of the Com- tween the sink area and the toilet. munications Building. The floor to Life & Arts Offi ce: 7.Sometimes students strug- ceiling glass windows situated near (512) 232-2209 gle through the library, carrying a the sinks make one feel as if they [email protected] boatload of books, a loaded back- are standing on a high-rise balco- pack complete with study-survival ny overlooking the city. Photo Offi ce: (512) 471-8618 [email protected]

Comics Offi ce: (512) 232-4386 PHISH continues from PAGE 1 [email protected] Retail Advertising: ed phishing attacks as of late which often provide similar passwords to (512) 471-1865 have masqueraded as the campus multiple online accounts, which sim- [email protected] HelpDesk or University IT ad- plify phishing efforts. ministrators,” Beasley said. “Cam- “If someone can phish a pass- Classifi ed Advertising: pus users should know that legit- word through a UT account (512) 471-5244 imate University IT services will they’ll try the same password on classifi [email protected] never ask for their password and accounts and websites associated should always be suspicious when with that person,” Johnson said. such a request is made.” “There’s a market for email and The Texan strives to present all information Beasley said his office also password lists. You can sell peo- Batil Joselevitz | Daily Texan Staff fairly, accurately and completely. If provides a website to worried ple’s information for money.” A BMX cyclist rides his bike on one of the ramps at Austin BMX and Skate Park on Thursday we have made an error, let us know about it. Call (512) 232-2217 or e-mail Beasley said personal informa- afternoon. The park officially opened on June 16, 2011. [email protected].

tion appropriated through phish- ing attempts can be used directly through online accounts contain- ing personal information to cre- COPYRIGHT There’s a market for “ ate identity theft scenarios. SMOKE continues from PAGE 1 Copyright 2011 Texas Student Biochemistry junior Shohreh Media. All articles, photographs email and password Abedinzadeh said one of her stops, instructing riders how to smoker. She said she thinks the stand a ways away from every- and graphics, both in the print and lists. You can sell friends fell victim to a phishing use smart phone applications to tobacco ban will help keep stu- one else,” Garcia said. online editions, are the property of scam unrelated to the UT attacks find Capital Metro information dents safe, people safe and pro- Glen Martin, senior systems Texas Student Media and may not be people’s information and found the problem stressful. such as bus schedules. Based on tect the health of the people. administrator for Information reproduced or republished in part or “Her credit card information got the dramatic increase of usage Theater studies freshman Technology Services, said he in whole without written permission. for money. taken,” Abedinzadeh said. “She had of the app, she said she thinks Madilynn Garcia said she isn’t a always tries to distance him- “ the signage will be effective. smoker and believes the tobacco self from other people when — Cam Beasley, to file an identity theft claim and it Chief Information Security Officer took a few months to clear up.” Bilingual education freshman ban is reasonable. smoking and doesn’t feel the Beasley said in addition to per- Arinda Rodriguez sat by one of “It’s not something that affects ban infringes upon his rights TOMORROW’S WEATHER sonal information, those behind the pilot project signs at a bus me personally, but I do think as a smoker. the UT attacks may be after specif- stop on Dean Keeton Street on that if you are standing at a bus “It seems reasonable to me,” High Low ic data accumulated through Uni- Thursday and said she isn’t a stop it’s reasonably respectful to Martin said. 82 69 users with tips for safeguarding versity research. their information. Beasley said although num- Female dog is the new black, female dog. Computer science senior Nick bers have risen since Septem- Johnson said those who take part in ber, the total amount of phish- RACECAR continues from PAGE 1 phishing typically have financial mo- ing victims is small compared to tivation. Johnson said he has been in- the campus population. Recent “Lots of families have bickering. I’m tives have been given to the proj- some repercussions.” Architecture graduate student terested in computer programming scams targeted faculty and staff, hopeful that all three of us want to ect. He said funds will only be giv- Bill Dollahite, a retired race car Kevin Olsen said he has confi- since age six and spends a lot of time but students should be wary of make this happen.” en after the race has taken place. driver and founder of the local race dence the track will be complet- learning about systems. He said users the issue as well, he said. In a statement Thursday, Circuit “It has always been incumbent track, Driveway Austin, said he is ed. Olsen is the co-founder of the of the Americas responded to Ec- on the race organizers to show that cautiously optimistic about the sit- Austin Grand Prix, a local racing clestone and said if he is consider- such a massive event can actually be uation. Dollahite said he would website created to bring Formula 1

This newspaper was printed with pride ing moving the event to 2013 the held,” Watson said. “That it would love to see the racetrack in Austin news to Austin fans. by The Daily Texan and Texas company would still be interested transparently provide the econom- because his racing academy could Bernie is known for his very THE DAILY TEXAN Student Media. Permanent Staff and have time to prepare. ic windfall they promised and that it greatly complement the venue. He close and very extensive rela- Editor ...... Viviana Aldous Associate Editor ...... Matthew Daley, Shabab Siddiqui Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, would yield real tangible benefits to said although his business could tionships with people, Olsen Managing Editor ...... Lena Price Associate Managing Editor ...... Sydney Fitzgerald helped author the 2009 legislation the people, that obligation remains.” vastly increase if the track comes said. What people are witness- News Editor ...... Matthew Stottlemyre Associate News Editor ...... Victoria Pagan, Colton Pence, Huma Munir that facilitated the process for proj- Mark Wise, team manager for the to Austin and he hopes the parties ing right now is a high-stakes Senior Reporters ...... Jillian Bliss, Liz Farmer, Allie Kolechta Copy Desk Chief ...... Austin Myers ects like Formula 1 to receive state Formula SAE team at UT, said he’s work it out, it won’t hurt his busi- negotiations deal and they’re Associate Copy Desk Chiefs ...... Elyana Barrera, Ashley Morgan, Klarissa Fitzpatrick Design Editor ...... Alexa Hart support and said no state incen- been watching Formula 1 since he was ness if the track doesn’t happen. playing hardball, he said. Senior Designers ...... Mark Nuncio, Chris Benavides, Bobby Blanchard, Lin Zagorski Photo Editor ...... Andrew Torrey 4 years old and that the industry has “I would be disappointed for all Olsen said many people were Associate Photo Editors ...... Ryan Edwards, Shannon Kintner Senior Photographers ...... Thomas Allison, Mary Kang a complex political system in which the people who have put so much very upset because the media sen- ...... Lawrence Peart, Fanny Trang, Danielle Villasana there are a lot of different players. into it and because I know what it sationalized the situation. Video Editor ...... Rafael Borges GOT PARKING? Assigned Garage Parking Available! Associate Video Editor ...... Jackie Kuenstler “What I’m interested in seeing would mean for our community “The major reaction was, ‘we Senior Videographer ...... Ashley Dillard THE CASTILIAN RESIDENCE HALL Senior Video Editor ...... Ben Smith across the street from UT is how New Jersey plays into this,” on the world stage and economi- wanted this so bad, why is this Life&Arts Editor ...... Aleksander Chan 2323 San Antonio St. Associate Life&Arts Editors ...... Katie Stroh 478-9811 (ask for Heather) Wise said. “Bernie wants more cally,” Dollahite said. “I’ve spent my happening,’” Olsen said. “But peo- Senior Life&Arts Writers ...... Ali Breland, Benjamin Smith, ...... Julie Rene Tran, Aaron West, Alex Williams www.thecastilian.com money and now that New Jersey whole life in this business and what ple have calmed down and real- Sports Editor ...... Trey Scott SPACES ARE LIMITED & GOING FAST! Associate Sports Editor ...... Austin Laymance is at the bidding table it could have it could do for Austin is huge.” ized this is going to be okay.” Senior Sports Writers ...... Nick Cremona, Christian Corona, Lauren Giudice, Chris Hummer Comics Editor ...... Victoria Elliot Web Editor ...... Gerald Rich Associate Web Editor ...... Ryan Sanchez Editorial Adviser ...... Doug Warren TSM Issue Staff Reporters ...... Jody Serrano, Omar Gamboa, Megan Strickland Sports Writers ...... Peter Sblendorio, Stefan Scrafield BOARD Life&Arts Writers ...... Sarah-Grace Sweeney Hundreds of demonstrators gather at Capitol Copy Editors ...... Arleen Lopez, Chelsea DiSchiano Page Designers ...... Jaime Cheng, Allie Kolechta, Betsy Cooper MEETING Comic Artists ...... Jeremy Johnson, Betsy Cooper, Andrew Craft, Brianne Klitgaard ...... Liz Moore, Chris Davis, Lin Zagorski, Marshall Dungan Columnist...... Helen Hansen to protest cuts to public, higher education Web Staff ...... Bicente Gutierrez, William Snyder Photographers ...... Thomas Allison, Elisabeth Dillon, Rebeca Rodriguez, Batli Joselevitz Friday, Nov. 18, 2011 By Chris Tomlinson school teachers. Others repeated slo- ous clashes between police and pro- The Associated Press gans calling for an end to bank bail- testers. The city has a designated free outs and the normal Occupy protest speech zone in an outdoor amphithe- Advertising Executive Committee: 12:30 (512) 471-1865 AUSTIN — More than 200 Oc- chants of “We are the 99 percent.” ater. That is where the protesters are [email protected] p.m. Director of Advertising & Business ...... Jalah Goette cupy Austin demonstrators rallied at Protester then marched the based. Both the mayor and the police Business Manager ...... Lori Hamilton Full Board Meeting: 1 p.m. Business Assistant ...... Amy Ramirez the Texas state Capitol, focusing on length of downtown Austin to the chief have said they have no intention Advertising Adviser ...... CJ Salgado College of Communications Broadcast & Events Manager ...... Carter Goss education issues. City Hall, where the Occupy Aus- of shutting down the protest. Campus & National Sales Associate ...... Joan Bowerman CMA, LBJ Room #5.160 Student Advertising Manager ...... Ryan Ford Speakers called for more spending tin camp is located. Organizers say there have been Student Assistant Manager ...... Veronica Serrato 2600 Whitis Avenue Student Acct. Execs ...... Casey Lee, Adrian Lloyd, Morgan Haenchen, Emily Sides on education, particularly for public So far there have been no seri- 38 arrests since the protest began...... Paola Reyes, Fredis Benitez, Hwanjong Cho ...... Zach Congdon, Cameron McClure, Edward Moreland Student Office Assistant/Classifieds ...... Rene Gonzalez Student Marketing Assistant ...... Maryanne Lee Visitors Welcome Student Buys of Texas Assistant ...... Lindsey Hollingsworth Senior Graphic Design ...... Felimon Hernandez We encourage any community member who has Junior Designers ...... Casey Rogers, Bianca Krause, Aaron Rodriquez Special Editions Adviser ...... Adrienne Lee any kind of temporary or permanent disability to Student Special Editions Editor ...... Jordan Schraeder contact Texas Student Media beforehand so that The Daily Texan (USPS 146-440), a student newspaper at The University of Texas at Austin, is published by Texas Student appropriate accommodations can be made. 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NEWS BRIEFLY Russia says rising local conflicts Occupiers take on exchange Idaho man attempts could trigger the nuclear option MOSCOW — Russia is facing a heightened risk of being drawn Obama assassination into conflicts at its borders that By David Rising have the potential of turning nucle- The Associated Press that the two The Associated Press ar, the nation’s top military officer met July 8 after Ortega asked for said Thursday. help editing a 30-minute infomer- Gen. Nikolai Makarov, chief BOISE, Idaho — An Idaho man cial. Monte McCall said that dur- of the General Staff of the Rus- accused of firing an assault rifle at ing the meeting at Ortega’s family’s sian armed forces, cautioned over the White House believed he was Mexican restaurant, Ortega pulled NATO’s expansion eastward and Jesus and thought President Ba- out worn sheets of yellow paper with warned that the risks of Russia be- rack Obama was the Antichrist, ac- handwritten notes and started to talk ing pulled into local conflicts have cording to court documents and about his predictions that the world “risen sharply.” those who knew him. At one point, would end in 2012. Makarov added, according to Rus- he even suggested to an acquain- “He said, ‘Well, you know the sian news agencies, that “under cer- tance the president was planning president is getting ready to make

tain conditions local and regional to implant computer tracking chips an announcement that they’re go- conflicts may develop into a full-scale into children. ing to put GPS chips in all the chil- war involving nuclear weapons.” Oscar Ramiro Ortega-Hernandez, dren, so they’re safe,’” McCall said. A steady decline in Russia’s con- 21, was charged Thursday with at- “... And then he said, ‘That’s just ventional forces has prompted the tempting to assassinate the president what the Antichrist is going to do to Kremlin to rely increasingly on its or his staff. He is accused of firing mark everybody.’” nuclear deterrent. nine rounds at the White House last At his first appearance in court in The nation’s military doctrine Friday night — one of them cracking Pennsylvania, Ortega sat quietly, his says it may use nuclear weapons a window of the first family’s living hands free but his feet shackled. He to counter a nuclear attack on Rus- Mary Altaffer| Associated Press quarters — when Obama and the said only, “Yes, ma’am” when he was sia or an ally, or a large-scale con- Police officers shove demonstrators affiliated with the Occupy Wall Street movement as they block the first lady were away. If convicted, Or- asked if he understood that he would ventional attack that threatens entrance to the New York Stock Exchange on Broad Street on Thursday. tega faces up to life in prison. be going back to Washington to face Russia’s existence. Ortega was arrested Wednesday at the charge. a western Pennsylvania hotel when a According to a court document NEW YORK — Two days af- there’s a concerted effort to stop Brown though said Thurs- Germany launches investigation desk clerk there recognized him and released after the hearing, authorities ter the encampment that sparked the movement and I’m here to day that the situation “just called police. recovered nine spent shell casings after neo-Nazi killing spree the global Occupy movement was make sure that doesn’t happen.” became untenable.” Ortega’s public defender, Christo- from Ortega’s car, which was found BERLIN — Germany will fully cleared by authorities, demon- Demonstrator Michael Curtis, pher Brown, declined comment after abandoned near the White House investigate how a group of neo-Na- strators blocked traffic into New Occupy Dallas Evicted 58, of Dallas, said he was sleeping his first court hearing in Pennsylva- shortly after the shooting. An assault zis managed to operate under the York’s financial district on Thurs- DALLAS —Occupy Dallas pro- at the campsite last night when nia. Ortega’s mother has said he has rifle with a scope was found inside. radar of authorities for years, alleg- day and promised mass gather- testers were evicted early Thurs- he got word that the police were no history of mental illness, though A person who knows him subse- edly killing 10 people and robbing ings in other cities. day morning after the demonstra- clearing it out and he left the site. when authorities were looking for quently told investigators that he had a string of banks, the justice minis- Hundreds of protesters clogged tion at a campsite near City Hall “They could have said ‘Thurs- him, they reported he had “mental become increasingly agitated with ter promised Thursday. the streets leading to Wall Street reached a “tipping point” that day, be out by 9 a.m.,’” he said. health issues.” the federal government and was con- Minister Sabine Leutheusser- in lower Manhattan, bring- included an offsite dispute be- In Idaho Falls, where Ortega is vinced it was conspiring against him, Schnarrenberger acknowledged ing taxis and delivery vehi- tween two participants, escalat- Occupy London Faring Well wide criticism — focused on the from, a computer consultant told the document said. cles to a halt. Police in riot hel- ing offenses and unsanitary con- LONDON —Protesters camped domestic intelligence agency — of mets watched the protesters from ditions, Dallas police Chief David authorities for apparently letting outside St. Paul’s Cathedral in Lon- behind barricades. Brown said. don said Thursday they are staying the gang slip through their hands “All day, all week, shut down Brown said police arrested 18 for years. The case came to light put as a deadline passed for them The app that’s gone viral Wall Street!” the crowd chanted. people for violating the city or- to take down their tents or face le- earlier this month when two found- At the corner of Nassau and Pine dinance against people sleeping ing members apparently commit- gal action. with all of the lights. streets protesters were sitting on or being on public property from ted suicide after police closed in on London officials attached evic- the ground and refusing to move. midnight to 5 a.m. He said that tion notices to the tents Wednes- them following a bank robbery. The protest remained peaceful, police gave protesters about 90 “We are all asking how it could be day, demanding they be re- and the demonstrators and police minutes to clear out before officers moved from the churchyard by that the security authorities allowed were still allowing workers to get made arrests. it to be possible for a known group 6:00 p.m. Thursday. to their offices. The city last week accused pro- The Occupy London group said of neo-Nazis to go underground at The day of action had been testers of violating an agreement the end of the ‘90s and apparently no one had left by the deadline, planned before the city and park to allow the campsite near Dallas and marked its passing with a ral- over 13 years murder people in var- owners cracked down on the en- City Hall by putting up semi-per- ious German cities, carry out bomb- ly and a minute of silence outside campment in Zuccotti Park in manent structures and signs, us- the cathedral. ing attacks, and lethally attack po- lower Manhattan, but took on ing City Hall restrooms and not lice officers,” she said. “The general feeling is excite- added importance to the protest- properly collecting trash. ment at the moment,” said pro- The group called itself the Na- ers after tents, tarps and sleeping A federal judge on Tuesday re- tional Socialist Underground — a tester Nathan Cravens, 27. “It’s bags were cleared out early Tues- fused to issue an order that would brought us together.” clear reference to the full name of day and the granite plaza was have blocked removal of the the Nazis, a contraction of “Na- The City of London Corpora- cleaned for the first time since the campsite, but Jonathan Winocour, tion says that if the tents are not tional Socialists.” It is suspected of group arrived. who represents some of the pro- murdering eight people of Turkish removed it will go to court seeking “This is a critical moment for testers, had said Wednesday that an eviction notice. The first hear- Seriously, up to a MILLION colors. origin, one person with Greek roots the movement given what hap- they’d reached an agreement with MILLION and a policewoman. ing will likely be next week, but pened the other night,” said Paul the city that they could stay four the process could take months. DOWNLOAD NOW IN The crimes have caused an out- Knick, 44, a software engineer more weeks as long as they obeyed THE APP STORE —Compiled from Associated Press reports AND GET DOWN! cry and soul-searching across the from Montclair, N.J. “It seems like the law. FOR iPHONE country, especially among immi- grant groups who maintain that au- thorities were too quick to dismiss the murders as regular street crime rather than extremism. 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—Compiled from Associated Press reports SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE OF LAW / HOUSTON 4 PINION HE AILY EXAN O Friday, November 18, 2011 | T D T | Viviana Aldous, Editor-in-Chief | (512) 232-2212 | [email protected] The Firing Line: Valuing the arts

Editor’s note: Daily Texan columnist Samian Quazi wrote an opinion piece that was published in Wednesday’s paper questioning the value of fi ne arts programs. Below are several of the many fi ring lines we’ve received as well as a response from Quazi.

On Wednesday, The Daily Texan published my opinion I am absolutely furious that The Daily Texan would column, “The questionable value of arts programs.” Since publish this article and call it journalism. I use the that publication, many within the UT community felt com- term “article” loosely because frankly, a Wikipedia pelled to write their own responses to an admittedly con- article would have more concrete evidence. troversial viewpoint. I’m grateful to hear your passionate, I’m a working filmmaker and, let me tell you, the Daily Texan Staff articulate and diverse viewpoints. In particular, I’d like to creative fields are doing fine. We’re hit as badly as | thank those in our fine arts programs for responding to an everyone else, but as long as there is a need for enter- issue very close to their educational and career goals. tainment, there will be a need for fine arts programs I concede that I was taken aback by the outcry generated in our schools. Writing an opinion that they are not by many fine arts students and alumni to my article. After all, needed is fine so long as the writer has facts to sup- Lawrence Peart the Texan reported on potential budget cuts to the fine arts in port his opinion. February , yet the community’s response was tepid at best. If I’d be happy to give Quazi a lesson in the real Journalism is important to help people connect with Quazi’s column has disturbing implications. my opinion column elicits coherent arguments in favor of the economic realities of our field if he wants to drop one another, but it is important that journalists inter- Beyond its dangerous simplicity and poor under- arts, then I can only hope fine arts’ proponents will continue me a line. However, tell him the next time he wants rogate and investigate stories and present society standing regarding the internal workings of UT’s to advocate for their beliefs in public forums. to try and blindly tear down something he doesn’t with facts. budget, it implies two things. First, that fine arts We’re all aware of our nation’s prolonged high unemploy- have the credentials to discuss in a public medium, In Quazi’s column, many of these journalistic — and all other studies for that matter — should be ment, and recent news stories on debt-burdened college he had better turn the lights on and bring a much qualities were lacking, as there was no attempt to scrutinized solely for their “real economic benefit” graduates unable to find relevant employment are all the bigger hammer. verify sources. For example, Samian said, “Parents and second, that individual career choices should be rage in the mainstream media. Much of the public discus- Andy Young of public school children often adamantly defend weighed by their monetary rewards. sion has focused on whether there are too many liberal arts Undeclared junior school programs in music, visual arts, dance and The value of a university education is clearly and fine arts graduates in a market supposedly saturated theater. The parents argue such programs impart more than economic benefits. Moreover, the arts are with such majors. In turn, public officials have questioned It was with great disappointment that I read creativity, foster discipline and expose children to a foundational component of our modern society. whether continuing to fund such programs is still relevant Quazi’s Nov. 16 column. The opinions expressed fundamental aspects of human culture. And I agree Throughout human history, we have found value given the current economic dynamics. Florida Gov. Rick within have been said over and over ad nauseam. As with that.” in creating, performing and constructing for its Scott, for instance, called for universities in his state to real- a student of both the liberal and fine arts, I have heard This is an assumption and a generalization. Even own sake, receiving inspiration from new forms of locate funding to science, technology, engineering and math this criticism before and know that I will again. opinion articles should have clear, factual sources. expression. There is also a very tangible value that

(STEM) programs. He argued that many of the other fields I took Good journalism is not presumed, it is researched. art brings to society as a whole. When society suffers weren’t economically beneficial to Florida. Scott asked in a the greatest I could keep going, as this article is littered with trauma, art can be an alternative form of expres- speech in October, “Do you want to use your tax dollars to issue with unfounded claims and grandiose presumptions that sion. A nonprofit decided to use art as therapy for educate more people in anthropology? I don’t.” the follow- devalue an entire sector of the work force and the children displaced by Hurricane Katrina, providing In Kansas, Gov. Sam Brownback eliminated all state fund- ing state- University. This article has done nothing but cre- these children with a critical emotional outlet that ing for the Kansas Arts Commission, saying funding the arts “ ment: “But ate anger and defensiveness. I have seen very little would otherwise be unavailable. was not a core function of state government. Even our state’s [We] should the arts have constructive debate about what is a very real issue The second implication of Quazi’s argument is governor Rick Perry has targeted federal spending on the tradition- because the author offered no facts to debate about. equally disturbing. Quazi may be advised to drop National Endowment for the Arts in his presidential bid. consider the ally been The online comments in response to the column are out of nursing and begin studies in finance. This rea- Is it fair that so many politicians are singling out arts the patron- mostly angry tirades of artists feeling that they have soning forgets that there are other factors in career programs, including those at public universities, as wasteful importance and age of the to defend themselves. choice beyond maximizing personal income. spending? I’d venture to say no. But there is a strong percep- wealthy Rowan Doyle As Harvard sociologist Daniel Bell once noted, tion among many in the public that the arts are an amenity value of fi ne arts to a n y w a y. ” Theatre graduate student “Art is an end in itself. Its values are intrinsic.” If whose costs aren’t justified during tough economic times. the human soul. True, spe- there are sacrifices to be made to the quality of aca- It’s also fair to presume that arts advocates have not been as “ cific arts Quazi seems to criticize more than the value of demic programming, it would be a tragedy for the forthright in assuaging the public’s concerns that sustained — Rachel Gilbert, Graduate student survived at state university-supported arts programs through- University to ignore the inherent value of fine arts. taxpayer support is justified. many points out his column. However, his arguments are Luis Soberon I encourage the UT community to continue this discussion in history questionable. First-year law student on a national issue that has been given too little attention. I because of People seldom work in the area of their college also encourage readers to submit replies to The Daily Texan the support major. However in college, students find an area Quazi’s column contains no facts and no research. in the form of firing lines on this and issues to come. of patrons. of study that attracts them strongly enough and to It struck me as particularly mean-spirited and Samian Quazi But while we wouldn’t have Shakespeare without which they will devote four or more years. They will irresponsible. Daily Texan columnist, nursing graduate student Queen Elizabeth I, the surviving words now belong likely change jobs many, many times in a lifetime of I and many others are starting to wonder if to the people. career and personal and economic changes. “Samian Quazi” is a real person or if this article Instead of focusing on the monetary or career Finely-honed artistic craft is actually a marketable was authored by a full-time staff member of The value of an education in the fine arts, we should and useful skill with income potential — much more Daily Texan or the University. It has been suggested consider the importance and value of fine arts to the than many other types of majors. A drama gradu- by other outraged members of the College of Fine human soul. ate may be more skilled at negotiating contracts. A Arts that it was actually written by a member of the LEGALESE I am loath to think that Quazi would like to attend visual arts graduate may be better at design and, governor’s office. Is it possible that it was written an institution that doesn’t value art, that didn’t make therefore, marketing campaigns. by an outside entity and yet slid by your editorial Opinions expressed in e Daily Texan are those of the editor, such wonderful art available to students or that A strong, healthy state institution must have staff? Your paper printed that “Quazi is a gradu- the Editorial Board or the writer of the article. ey are not nec- didn’t realize that the purpose of learning is not to course offerings in a very broad range of sub- ate nursing student,” yet this person’s name does essarily those of the UT administration, the Board of Regents or trade your diploma for dollars. jects, and it must have departments strong not appear in the UT directory, and the registrar’s the Texas Student Media Board of Operating Trustees. Rachel Gilbert enough to train teachers and educators in all office confirmed to me today that no such student Theater and dance graduate student fields, especially those such as the arts that are is enrolled in the university. The student may have shown to enhance student creativity, discipline and requested to keep this information private, but I SUBMIT A FIRING LINE I am extremely ashamed of having The Daily academic success. wonder how much fact-checking the Texan did Texan as my school newspaper for allowing colum- Employment and career success is very related before this article ran. Email your Firing Lines to [email protected]. nists to write absolute garbage. That in no way makes to the discipline — and not the subject — learned The inclusion of this article in the Texan is wildly Letters must be more than 100 and fewer than 300 words. The the Texan a quality piece of journalism. I expected in college. No undergraduate has finely-honed irresponsible, primarily because no equal space was Texan reserves the right to edit all submissions for brevity, clar- much, much better from this publication and the self-discipline. A UT education should empower afforded to the opposing viewpoint in the same ity and liability. editors that reviewed this piece before going to students to adapt to any circumstance, to make issue of the paper. I support free expression and a print. There are rants suited for op-ed columns, and educated decisions throughout their lives and to free press, but kicking an entire industry while it’s there are rants suited for Facebook and blog posts. creatively solve their own problems. Frankly, I can’t down seems to me the height of arrogance and petti- RECYCLE I would’ve thought that you all could distinguish think of any college program that is better than fine ness and a lack of oversight by the Texan has added Please recycle this copy of The Daily Texan. Place the paper in which is which. arts for that purpose. fuel to an unnecessary fire. one of the recycling bins on campus or back in the burnt-orange Lauren Hundley Marilyn Harris Lane Harder newsstand where you found it. Journalism junior Research assistant, cell and molecular biology Assistant instructor, music graduate student

Standard but not equal

By Helen Hansen Daily Texan Columnist grammar. Instead, he taught me how to recognize a certain kind of problem and how to know which tools to pull out of my bag to solve it. e past decade has seen a growing movement to remove SAT subject tests, on the other hand, re ect an applicant’s the SAT from college admissions requirements. In its place, real knowledge, and they require a serious application to a colleges and universities would require applicants to take subject the student has studied in high school. ere is noth- three or four SAT subject tests. More colleges and univer- ing tricky about knowing what the Monroe Doctrine is for sities should throw out the SAT and make subject tests the the U.S. History subject test. Students can study chemistry or focus in the admissions process. Spanish on their own and still succeed on these tests. Murray My initial response to the SAT relevance debate was to also sees an added bene t of colleges emphasizing subject staunchly support the SAT, the standardized test that I stud- tests over the SAT. ied so hard for in a six-week prep course. I still remember the “ e substitution of achievement tests for the SAT will put day my score was posted online. To me, that score validated a spotlight on the quality of the local high school’s curricu- all the hard work, money and time that my parents and I put lum,” Murray said. “If achievement test scores are getting all into preparing for the mother of all college admissions tests. of the parents’ attention in the college admissions process, But that is exactly what is wrong with the SAT. Charles the courses that prepare for those achievement tests will get Murray, the W.H. Brady Scholar at the American Enterprise more of their attention as well, and the pressure for those Institute, wrote in his essay “Abolish the SAT” that “far too courses to improve will increase.” many students see a high score on the SAT as an expression Having SAT subject tests as the keystone of college admis- of their own merit, not an achievement underwritten by sions would have a plethora of bene ts. Students would save the dumb luck of birth.” e “dumb luck of birth” Murray themselves a whole lot of useless studying and gain deserved is referring to, in part, a student’s parents. Statistically, “ap- con dence in their academic ability; parents would save proximately 90 percent of students with 700+ scores had at money by not having to hire expensive coaches; high schools least one parent with a college degree” and “over half had a would be pressured to improve their academics and colleges; parent with a graduate degree,” according to a 2006 report by and universities would admit more socioeconomically and the College Board. I did well on the SAT because my parents culturally diverse students. could a ord a prep course and one-on-one coaching. Several top national universities have already made the Many have argued — students, teachers and parents switch to SAT subject tests. Some of the most notable include alike — that expensive coaching is the only way to succeed Wake Forest, Kansas State, DePaul, George Mason and the on this test of tricks, and my SAT experience con rms this. Unviersity of Mississippi. Perhaps it is time for the University My score increased by more than 300 points from the  rst of Texas to consider adding itself to the list. pre-coaching practice test to the actual SAT. My coach did not teach me anything about literature or trigonometry or Hansen is a Plan II and public relations freshman. UNIV P5

Friday, november 18, 2011 news 5 Local bookstore owners discuss futures

By Omar Gamboa Daily Texan Staff

The emergence of digital and online textbooks will not limit the value of bookstores in Austin, Steve Bercu, the owner of Book- People, said Thursday. As part of its current exhibi- tion “Banned, Burned, Seized, and Censored,” the Harry Ran- som Center presented a public discussion with Bercu, Russell Etchen, director of Domy Books, and Susan Post, the owner of BookWoman about the future of their local businesses. Part of the discussion also touched on how new technology will impact their businesses. “Both Susan [Post] and I, through our websites, sell e- books right now,” Bercu said. “We would hope that soon every- one would know that we charge the exact same price as everyone else who sells digital books.” Etchen said while Domy Books doesn’t sell electronic books, his store’s future is not at risk. The store follows a contemporary art bookstore style and is considered an information source, he said. “Personally, I’m more interest- ed in putting books on people’s shelves — to develop the mental- ity that you should have books in your home,” Etchen said. “There’s this little John Waters meme go- ing around in the Internet say- ing ‘If you go home one night with somebody and they don’t have books on their shelves, don’t sleep with them.’” The event also coincided with the Ransom Center’s Greenwich Batli Joselevitz | Daily Texan staff Village Bookshop Door exhibi- Steve Bercu holds a flyer for Susan Post of Book Woman as they discuss the future of independent bookstores in Austin. The discussion was held at the Harry Ransom Center tion. Almost 240 artists, writ- Thursday evening. ers, publishers, and others from New York City’s Greenwich Vil- Ransom Center curator, said the bookstore owners involved in the Etchen said Domy Books’ style own marketer,” Etchen said. “It’s books and activities in store is a lage neighborhood signed a door relationship between the speak- store and the day-to-day activ- is unique and has some adult every man for themselves.” large component of her business. to a back room in the bookstore ers and the door provides a les- ities that it provides,” Schwartz- themes. He said he did not want Post said while BookWoman “Part of the reason [children’s between 1921 and 1925, which son about how bookstores have burg said. “They are focused on to create a traditional bookstore is generally a feminist bookstore, books] sell so well is that they’re was once a part of an artistic added to their communities what a particular community and wanted to cater to a more only ten percent of the books in just fun,” Post said. “You’ve got to hot spot. throughout history. wants, adding to a better process modern audience. the store deal with that topic. She have a store where children can Molly Schwartzburg, Harry “The relationship shows small of selection for the customer.” “You really have to be your said being able to sell children’s just go read and play.” Child psychiatrist accused of sexual abuse By Paul Weber home, and it was not clear whether ous allegations against Fischer were The Associated Press he had an attorney. unfounded. Mitchell said that while State officials declined to release she doesn’t believe the state’s stan- SAN ANTONIO — A child psy- even the most basic details of the al- dard for “confirming” an allegation is chiatrist fired over allegations that legations against Fischer, including too high, she said investigations com- he sexually abused two residents at how many people accused him of monly end with the alleged victim a state hospital for the mentally ill sexual abuse and how old they were being discredited. had been accused of sexually abus- when the alleged abuse occurred. Mitchell said Fischer has never ing patients several times during his “We are all heartbroken over these popped up on her organization’s ra- 21 years working there, state officials allegations. We’re investigating the dar before. said Thursday. situation and considering our next Fischer had worked since 1990 at State investigators looked into all of actions,” Texas Department of State Austin State Hospital, which is part the allegations of sexual abuse involv- Health Services spokeswoman Car- of a system of 11 state hospitals for ing Dr. Charles Fischer when they rie Williams said. “These kids come people with mental illnesses. Crim- were made, but they found no con- to us to heal, and the situation is very mins said state caseworkers have re- firmation of abuse until last month, sad and extremely troubling for ev- ceived “several reports alleging sexu- said Patrick Crimmins, a spokesman eryone involved.” al abuse by Dr. Charles Fischer dat- for the Texas Department of Family Disability Rights Texas, a federally ing back several years,” but would Protective Services. Fischer was fired funded nonprofit tasked by the gov- not elaborate. Monday from the Austin State Hospi- ernment to help monitor state facilities Last year, state investigators con- tal, where he worked in a supervisory for the mentally ill and disabled, said firmed 39 cases of sexual abuse in role at the Child-Adolescent Psychi- its records indicate there have been as facilities that are either state-run or atric Services Unit. many as eight allegations against Fis- contracted by the state. Yet investi- Austin police said Thursday that cher. Beth Mitchell, an attorney for the gators “confirming” an allegation of Fischer, 59, is under investigation organization, said there is indication abuse are rare: Fewer than 2 percent but has not been charged. He did the allegations go back a decade. of more than 2,100 abuse allegations not immediately respond to a phone Mitchell said her organization is made in state psychiatric hospitals in message left Thursday at his Austin now trying to uncover why previ- 2010 were confirmed by the state. Federal court issues new redistricting maps By April Castro ney General Greg Abbott, who is ture prevent minority groups from The Associated Press representing the state, said the of- electing their choice of candidate. fice is reviewing the maps. A resolution in the San Antonio AUSTIN— A federal court on “We’ve received the court’s pro- case is being held up by a separate Thursday issued temporary political posed interim maps and we’re re- case in Washington, in which a fed- maps for the 2012 election in Texas viewing them and working to pre- eral court refused to approve the that some say will give Democrats a pare a response as requested by the maps. That court agreed with the greater chance of winning seats in court,” said Abbott spokeswoman U.S. Department of Justice that there the Legislature. Lauren Bean. was sufficient evidence to question The maps, which still must be One of the biggest changes was whether the new maps hurt minor- given final court approval, will re- in Senate District 10, which Re- ity representation. That cleared the main in place for state House and publicans had drawn so that Dem- way for a trial and all but guarantees Senate districts until there is a reso- ocrat Sen. Wendy Davis would face the 2012 elections will be conducted lution to lawsuits filed over the Leg- little chance for re-election. Da- with temporary, court-drawn maps. islature’s proposals — likely through vis had argued before the feder- District boundaries are redrawn the 2012 elections. The court is ex- al court that the map discriminat- every 10 years to reflect changes in pected to also release a proposal for ed against minorities in her district. census data. The legal fight centers new congressional districts. The court apparently agreed, and around a requirement in the 1965 Republicans have acknowledged largely restored her district to its federal Voting Rights Act that cer- they are not likely to hold on to the original boundaries. tain states with a history of discrim- 101-49 supermajority they have in “These maps are a step for- ination, including Texas, be grant- the Texas House. Still Democrats ward for Texas voters and under- ed “preclearance” before changes in argue that the GOP map drawers score the importance of the Voting voting practices can be enacted. went too far in trying to preserve Rights Act,” said Anthony Gutierr- The legal standard is wheth- their power. ez, spokesman for the Texas Dem- er proposed changes have the pur- Attorneys were still analyzing the ocratic Party. “We’re pleased that pose or effect of diminishing voting maps Thursday evening. The court the judges took all the evidence rights based on race or color. order from a three-judge panel in into consideration and stood up for The Justice Department contends San Antonio requested that parties the voters.” Texas’ legislative and congressio- file comments and objections by Democrats and minorities have nal maps are retrogressive, meaning noon Friday. complained that the maps drawn by minority voters’ ability to elect their A spokeswoman for Texas Attor- the Republican-controlled Legisla- candidates of choice is diminished. SPTS P6 PORTS 6 S HE AILY EXAN Friday, November 18, 2011 | T D T | Trey Scott, Sports Editor | (512) 232-2210 | [email protected] SIDELINE Spieth sizzles as season starts up NFL By Peter Sblendorio Daily Texan Staff JETS

Entering his first season at the University of Texas, freshman golfer Jordan Spieth set a goal to become the top collegiate golfer in the NCAA. He just did not ex- BRONCOS pect it to happen so soon. Just three events into his Long- horn career, Spieth has surpassed his high expectations for this sea- son, rising to the top spot of the NCAAB Golfweek/Sagarin Rankings as college’s No. 1 individual golf- TEXAS A&M er on Oct. 31. Spieth has finished among the top-six individual golf- ers in every event he has compet- ed in so far, including a first-place finish at the Ilseworth Collegiate Invitation on Oct. 25, where he MISS. STATE shot a 205 (-11) to led the field by eight shots. Not coincidentally, the Long- horns have won each of the three tournaments that Spieth has played NCAAF in, and Texas has climbed to the top spot in the national rankings. As a UNC team, the Longhorns golfers have performed extremely well overall in 2011, and Spieth is pleased that he has been able to provide imme- diate contributions. VIRGINIA TECH “I set goals coming in that Lawrence Peart | Daily Texan Staff A two-time U.S. Amateur champion, freshman Jordan Spieth has quickly become one of the Longhorns’ most prolific golfers. In just four SPIETH continues on PAGE7 tournaments this year, Spieth has already recorded his first collegiate win and is currently ranked as the No. 1 individual golfer in the NCAA.

BASKETBALL SOUTHERN MISS TICKETCITY LEGENDS CLASSIC OREGON STATE VS. TEXAS MEN’S WOMEN’S UAB Freshmen prepare for road trip Horns rely on veterans, By Nick Cremona Daily Texan Staff look to improve record TWEET OF THE WEEK By Stefan Scrafield hard to watch. They weren’t For the 10th season in a row, Daily Texan Staff forced turnovers. A lot of our the Longhorns have started the turnovers were just mental er- MB Texas Football season 2-0. After two convincing The Longhorns (1-1) will rors, lack of focus.” home wins, Texas now heads to look to cap off an excellent Texas shot just 40 percent @MBTexasFootball East Rutherford, N.J., to compete week with their second con- and turned the ball over 10 in the championship rounds of the secutive win when they take on times in the first half of Mon- “Longhorns place TicketCity Legends Classic. Texas the Alcorn State Lady Braves on day night’s game, but were able will play Oregon State on Satur- 23 on Academic All- Sunday afternoon. to get into their set offense in day evening in the IZOD Center, Texas, who signed high- the second half and were much Big 12 Team with 14 the former home of the New Jer- schooler Imani Stafford — the more effective. sey Nets. Since Texas was select- 10th overall recruit in the na- “We didn’t really make any on the first team to ed as a regional host for the tour- tion — and got their first win of adjustments at half,” Goesten- nament, it will automatically ad- lead the conference the season earlier this week, are kors said. “But we were able to vance no matter the result against hoping to get their second win run more of our motion in the the Beavers. North Carolina State in both categories.” of the season before they head second half and our guards were and Vanderbilt also played host to Honolulu for the Waikiki able to get into a rhythm.” and will advance as well. This will Beach Marriott Rainbow Wahi- Texas is going to need more be the sixth meeting between the ne Showdown next weekend. of the same from their veteran Longhorns and Beavers, with Tex- The Longhorns got away with guards against the experienced as holding a 4-1 series lead. some sloppy plays against South- Lady Braves. Alcorn State has The Longhorns’ quick start can SPORTS eastern Louisiana on Monday nine upperclassmen on their ros- be largely accredited to the play night and will need to be much ter, including all five of its start- BRIEFLY of the six new freshmen, two of better if they want to make a ers, and will be hoping to take which have experience playing on Tigers coach suspended this week statement at the Frank Erwin advantage of Texas’ mistakes. the Eastern seaboard. after DWI arrest Thursday night Center on Sunday. In order to be successful, Tex- Point guards Myck Kabongo Lawrence Peart | Daily Texan Staff “It was very difficult to see as will also need more from COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri sus- A native of Scotch Plains, N.J., Sterling Gibbs will head back to his that many turnovers,” said head pended football coach Gary Pinkel GIBBS continues on PAGE 7 home state when the Longhorns take on Oregon State Saturday. coach Gail Goestenkors. “It’s BRAVES continues on PAGE 7 without pay for the final home game of the season Thursday and froze his sal- ary for a year following his overnight arrest on suspicion of drunken driving. Athletic director Mike Alden said Vick, Tebow better suited on the bench Longhorns take on Missouri, Pinkel would miss Saturday’s game against Texas Tech and the coach By Chris Hummer sights set on postseason run will donate a week’s worth of his Daily Texan Staff base salary and guaranteed incen- By Lauren Giudice enth straight match on Wednes- tives — approximately $41,000 — It’s week 11 and the start of Daily Texan Staff day against Baylor. to a campus alcohol-awareness pro- the home stretch of your fanta- As with any team there are gram when he returns. sy season, so here is some ad- The No. 9 Longhorns (19-4, setbacks, and this team seems to The disciplinary measures include vice on who to start and who 12-1 Big 12) are heading to Mis- be injury prone. a total of approximately $306,000 in to sit. souri this weekend with a lot of But, the team doesn’t seem penalties and 50 hours of commu- momentum pushing them to- to be letting it bother them nity service by next summer. If Mis- Start wards a Big 12 conference vic- and players like Michelle Koch- souri (5-5) makes it to a bowl game, tory. With just three games left er, Madelyn Hutson and Haley Pinkel won’t get the $75,000 bonus 1. Carson Palmer, Oak- in conference play, the Long- Cameron are getting the oppor- his contract stipulates. He forfeits a land Raiders — Palmer had a horns have definitely hit their tunity to see the court. $100,000 annual payment for meet- bit of a rough start in his first stride and are making progress ing certain team academic and so- two games in Oakland, but last as a team. They won their elev- MIZZOU continues on PAGE 7 cial goals. And he loses an automatic week against San Diego he came $50,000 raise at the end of the year. through and led the team to an Gregory Bull | Associated Press “Gary is someone with tremen- important division win. His Fresh off his three month “retirement,” Carson Palmer has returned dous character and integrity,” Alden numbers were good. He threw to lead the Oakland Raiders to a 5-4 record so far this season. said. “He’s built something pret- for 299 yards and two touch- ty special here at Mizzou over the downs against a tough Chargers the Dolphins face the Bills, who of broken ribs to deal with this course of the last 11years. We do not defense. This week Palmer goes have a poor rush defense, giv- week, which is painful for any want one incident certainly to tear against the fourth-worst pass- ing up 169 yards on the ground position and especially tough down what’s taken place. However, ing defense in the league Min- to Dallas plus passing yards to for a quarterback. Don’t expect this absolutely goes against every- nesota, making Palmer a smart backs out of the backfield their much from Vick this week — thing we stand for, and everything start or wavier pickup. last time out. So Bush has an if anything at all — because he that he teaches his players in regard excellent matchup this week. might not even play. to their social responsibilities.” 2. Reggie Bush, Miami Dol- Boone County Sheriff’s Office re- phins — Don’t look now but Sit 2. Tim Tebow, Denver Bron- cords show that deputies pulled Pin- the Dolphins are playing well, cos — The list this week has kel over in Columbia, Mo., and jailed winning two of their last three, 1. Michael Vick, Philadelphia its share of high profile and him Wednesday night on suspicion of and Reggie Bush is a big part of Eagles — The Eagles are reeling overly discussed players on it, driving while intoxicated. He was re- that. He has seen lots of touch- and have started off the season but none of the previous three leased from the county jail after post- es in both the running and 3-6, despite the expectations have Tebow level hype. Tebow Fanny Trang | Daily Texan Staff ing a $500 bond. passing game, and has scored they accrued in the offseason. Freshman Haley Eckerman (10) rises up to block an Missouri players’ three touchdowns. This week On top of that, Vick has a pair TEBOW continues on PAGE 7 shot in a recent game. Eckerman has led No. 9 Texas to a 19-4 record. — The Associated Press SPTS/CLASS P7

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MIZZOU SPIETH continues from PAGE 7 continues from PAGE 7 wentalong with the team goals, ed States in 2011 Walker Cup, very intense, very energetic and and I’m just happy that I’m play- where he finished as the na- this correlates to good results. Every player on the team can ing well individually and helping tion’s leading scorer. He’s a great player and he basi- be subbed in at any time and the the team win,” Spieth said. “We Despite all of his accomplish- cally spurs you on days you play team doesn’t miss a step. are where we want to be, and we ments at the amateur level, Spi- with him because you are just Hutson came into the game are better than we expected [at eth believes that he has elevated trying to compete with him.” on Wednesday and had two this point] and, individually, I’m his play even more since join- The Longhorn coaching staff kills in the second set and two just trying to do my job.” ing the Texas golf team, and he has been equally impressed assisted blocks. She was a key Spieth’s success at Texas credits his teammates for much with Spieth and they believe part in the team’s 25-19 second should not come as much of of this improvement. that he has been an extreme- set victory. a surprise. “I think that since I’ve got- ly strong addition to an already Kocher, who has been im- As the U.S. Junior Amateur ten to UT, I’ve gotten bet- skilled team. pressing head coach Jerritt El- champion in 2009 and 2011, ter and probably the biggest “He’s definitely meant a lot liott in practice, has earned Spieth joined Tiger Woods as factor has been being able to [to the team] in terms of his de- more playing time as the season the only golfer to win the cham- learn from the [other Long- sire and confidence,” Fields said. has progressed. pionship multiple times. In horn golfers],” Spieth said. “It was already a good team that She came into the game in the 2009, he was named Rolex Ju- “When you’re playing against he joined, with two All-Ameri- third set and had eleven assists nior Player of the Year, and be- these guys everyday, it’s going cans in Dylan Frittelli and Cody and helped the team hit .464 fore turning 18, he held the top to make you better, along with Gribble, and he has invigorated with 14 kills. spot in the Polo Golf Rankings. the guidance of [Texas head the program. He’s had a positive Kocher and Hutson have an In his junior and senior years golf coach John Fields].” impact on the team, and that is impressive connection on the at Dallas Jesuit College Prepa- And while Spieth has tried to including the coaches.” court that led to Hutson’s six ratory, Spieth accepted an ex- learn as much as possible from Looking forward, Spieth has kills on the night. emption to compete in the PGA the more experienced golfers on high aspirations of being the top “It’s just conveying what we Tour’s HP Byron Nelson Cham- team, senior Dylan Frittelli be- player on the PGA Tour, and his do in practice on the court in pionship, where he made the cut lieves that the standout fresh- dream is to win the Masters. For the games,” Hutson said. “We both years and finished in a tie man’s personality and work eth- now, though, the freshman is fo- work hard every day, so it’s great for 16th place in 2010 and in a ic have helped make everyone cused on continuing to help the to be able to show it.” tie for 32nd in 2011. else on the Texas roster better Longhorns win tournaments and The rest of the Longhorns are In September, Spieth com- as well. compete for a national title, and hitting their stride. On Wednes- peted with 20 of the top am- “He’s really energetic,” Frit- no player will likely be more im- Jorge Corona | Daily texan Staff day against Baylor, Sha’Dare Redshirt sophomore Cokie Reed (45) takes a shot against Southeastern ateur golfers in the world telli said. “He’s not necessari- portant in obtaining that team McNeal had nine kills and Ha- when he represented the Unit- ly bouncing off walls, but he is goal than Spieth himself. Louisiana. Reed has returned from offseason foot surgery last year. ley Eckerman had a team high of 10. As the season comes to a “I want to go to rehab to get deine possession charge in a deal continues from PAGE 7 close, no one can deny that this SPORTS help,” Jolly told the judge as he that wiped out an earlier charge BRAVES team is a force to be reckoned BRIEFLY wiped away tears with a tissue. and spared him from prison unless sophomore Cokie Reed on the offen- advantage. with. They face Missouri on Sat- Jolly, 28, was charged with he stumbled again. sive end. Reed got in foul trouble ear- “I have to be able to stay on the urday, who they swept earlier Ex-Packer headed for jail time, possession of a compound con- After the hearing, Jolly’s attorney, ly and had just seven points and five court for longer without getting tired,” this season. taining codeine, a controlled Letitia Quinones, told The Associat- rebounds in limited minutes against Reed said. “They’re probably going to “I like our team,” Elliott sentenced for drug possession substance, after a traffic stop ed Press that the player spent eight SE Louisiana. She will have the height have to double team and I’ve learnt said. “I think we’re getting bet- in Houston in October. He also weeks in court-ordered rehab after advantage over the undersized Lady that I need to look for my guards ter. I think we’re able to make HOUSTON — Suspended Green was charged with tampering his second arrest, but has only recent- Braves frontcourt and will have to take when the double team does arrive be- good decisions.” Bay Packers defensive lineman with evidence for attempting to ly faced up to his codeine addiction. Johnny Jolly was sentenced to six conceal the substance from the “I don’t look at Johnny as a crim- years in prison Thursday for violat- investigating officers. inal,” Quinones said. “I look at him ing the terms of his probation for a Jolly’s truck was pulled over af- as an addict.” GIBBS continues from PAGE 7 drug conviction. ter he was seen throwing a bag out Jolly, who grew up in Houston, State District Judge Denise Brad- the window. The bag wasn’t recov- was a sixth-round draft pick of the and Ashton Sterling Gibbs both ter so much as we bring the trophy have a really strong bond.” ley imposed the sentence despite ered, but Jolly was seen dumping Packers in 2006 after playing at Tex- spent time in high school around back with us,” Gibbs said. Gibbs has averaged almost 12 tearful pleas from Jolly and his a cup believed to contain codeine as A&M. He was a starter for the the New Jersey area. Kabongo Senior forward Alexis minutes of playing time through mother, Phyllis Jolly, to allow the on the floor. Two bottles believed Packers in 2008 and 2009. Howev- played at St. Benedict’s Prep for a Wangmene also has ties to the the first two games of the season, 6-foot-3, 325-pound lineman to be to contain codeine were recovered er, he sat out the 2010 season after year before transferring to Findlay area. After playing for two years but he knows he could be called treated for his addiction to codeine from the vehicle. being suspended by the NFL indef- Prep, another prestigious basket- at Central Catholic in San Anto- upon at any time to produce for instead of going to prison. Jolly’s The arrest put Jolly in jeopardy initely the previous July. ball school located in Las Vegas. nio, he spent his senior season at his team. aunt, agent and drug counselor of receiving prison time because in Essentially New Jersey is Kabon- Blair Academy in Blairstown, N.J. “I’m still learning the game,” also testified on his behalf. April he had pleaded guilty to a co- — The Associated Press go’s third home, after his home- Former Longhorn and current as- Gibbs said. “All coaches expect town of Ontario, then Las Vegas. sistant also attended Blair Acad- things from freshmen, so I have to The tournament will be a home- emy. Wangmene holds the hon- work on some things.” coming of sorts for Gibbs. He was or of being one of the most expe- With J’Covan Brown’s recent born in Scotch Plains, N.J., and rienced players on the team, and point-surge, Gibbs may not have played his high school basketball he knows the importance of ear- to become a star just yet, but the in nearby West Orange, N.J. In his ly season tournaments such as the talent is certainly there — it’s just a senior season, Gibbs averaged 21 Legends Classic. matter of him harnessing it. points, four assists and two steals “These are the kind of games “Sterling is a very, very good per game. He’s very familiar with that get you ready for the Big 12,” shooter,” said assistant coach Rob the area and is excited to play near Wangmene said. “It’s such a plea- Lanier. “With all the young guys, his old stomping grounds. sure to go back to New Jersey.” the challenge is to stay on the floor “I’m expecting family [in New “I’m anxious, if anything,” Gibbs so that you can shoot with confi- Jersey]. And friends. Hopefully, said. “Going to the airport, get- dence, so he needs to get better at I’ll get some good playing time in ting out of class early, spending the some other things so he can stay front of them but that doesn’t mat- weekend with your teammates. We on the floor.”

TEBOW continues from PAGE 7 has performed well in his time up against the Jets defense, a much Kansas City last week, and going as a starter going 3-1, while be- stiffer test than any of the other up against a stellar Jets secondary,1 David J. Phillip | Associated press ing an above average fantasy play- opponent he has seen thus far. He he might not even get one. Sit him er as well. But this week he comes only completed two passes against this week. Suspended Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Johnny Jolly cries as he testifies in court on Thursday in Houston, sentenced to six years in prison for violating the terms of his probation on a drug charge. day, month day, 2008 CLASSIFIEDS 3B

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MOVIE REVIEw Melancholia MOM Alexander continues from PAGE 10 Skarsgaard, left, Kirsten manager at Cisco, has been a mem- Dunst, center, ber of the group since 2009. She read and Charlotte the books after the second “Twi- Gainsbourg light” movie, “New Moon,” sparked are shown in her curiosity. The love story of Ed- a scene from ward and Bella captured her atten- “Melancholia.” tion and also brought a new dy- namic to her own relationship. “It led to me seeing our relation- ship differently, what I expected and what I wanted out of things,” Cooper said. “My husband and I both understood that protective nature [of Edward] and the need to do anything for the other person.” The Twilight Moms group has even helped some mothers redis- cover their sense of self, that they are someone beyond just a ride to dance practice or Boy Scouts. “It’s helped my to see the im- portance in developing myself as a person,” Wheeler said. “I didn’t pay attention to music, movies or have hobbies or girlfriends. I didn’t do things for me and it made me hap- py to do something again.”

Christian Geisnaes Magnolia Pictures REVIEW ‘Melancholia’ features strong performances from all-star cast continues from PAGE 10

By Alex williams familiar well of crippling depres- In the film’s second half, when ic relief with his growing frus- has done good work in other films), Daily Texan Staff sion, the impending apocalypse Justine’s fear of inevitable doom tration with Justine’s shenani- Melancholia but the film’s attempt to have her threatened by approaching plan- is confirmed and she takes on gans and John Hurt is equal parts Lars von Trier play seductive — or, really, anything It’s an understatement to say Lars et Melancholia goes mostly unno- a calmer demeanor, Dunst isn’t funny and heart-breaking as the but angsty, — fail miserably. von Trier films are not for every- ticed. That is, until the film’s sec- quite as prominent, but still just as girls’ dodgy father. Genre: science fiction The two romantic leads haven’t fared any better as the series has one. His Björk vehicle “Dancer in ond half, which focuses on Claire’s effective. Meanwhile, Gainsbourg Lars von Trier makes “Melan- Runtime: 136 min. mental disintegration as the plan- developed. Pattinson has always the Dark” is widely credited with almost gives two different per- cholia” less of a typical disaster For those who like: being one of the most devastating et threatens to collide with Earth, formances, playing annoyed and movie, starting the film off with been “Twilight’”s weakest link and films ever produced and “Antichrist” a disaster which oddly makes Jus- frightened for her sister very well a gorgeous (but self-indulgent) Antichrist, Deep impact here, he’s characteristically stiff gained quite a reputation at 2009’s tine much more serene. in the film’s first half before she opening showing the planet col- and mopey to a fault, bringing lit- Fantastic Fest for its bizarre imagery While von Trier often goes embarks on her own sobering de- liding with Earth and preferring tle personality or charm to a card- and content. However, “Melancho- through great lengths to pun- scent as Melancholia approaches. to focus on the psychological trau- Grade: B+ board cut-out character. Mean- lia” finds von Trier reining in many ish his lead actresses (especial- Gainsbourg shines in both halves, ma the end of the world has on its while Taylor Lautner, probably of his more self-indulgent qualities ly Gainsbourg, who was absolute- often playing a character more characters. “Melancholia” is Lars ancholia” boasts some incredi- the best of the main three, brings and makes for a unique, discussion- ly fearless in “Antichrist”), Kirsten fully realized but a bit less mag- von Trier in relatively noncon- bly strong performances (includ- a tiny bit of likability to the simi- worthy experience. Dunst manages to escape much netic than Dunst’s Justine. troversial mode, focusing on tell- ing one that could possibly rede- larly starchy role of Jacob, but still It’s well noted that von Trier has of the director’s notorious wrath. Sutherland proves to be a ing a small, intimate story about a fine Kirsten Dunst’s spotty ca- crumbles under the weight of his suffered from depression in the Her Justine is a delicate creature, strong supporting player as family dealing with various emo- reer) and mostly restrained work character’s dramatic arc. past and “Melancholia” portrays sent on an emotional downward Claire’s husband, and Alexander tional apocalypses as a literal one from Lars von Trier. The film is Splitting a book that would have the condition with harsh, brutal spiral for the slightest of reasons Skarsgaard brings his familiar barrels towards them. The film is equal parts experience and nar- been insipid but entertaining in honesty through Justine (Kirsten and Dunst easily gives the best “True Blood” charm to Michael, very well shot and the final mo- rative, and while its loose threads one breakneck rollercoaster ride of Dunst), a newlywed attending her performance of her career here. Justine’s new husband who finds ments in particular have a strik- may frustrate some viewers, Lars a film into two prolonged install- reception at sister Claire’s (Char- It’s easy to get frustrated with Jus- himself not entirely prepared for ing beauty to them that makes the von Trier provides a memora- ments proves to be a fatal mistake, lotte Gainsbourg) massive estate. tine, but Dunst’s despair over just the condition his wife surrenders film more than worth seeking out ble catharsis with his finale that especially when this film seems to With everyone, including brother- how easy it is for her to fall apart herself to over the course of their in theaters. makes “Melancholia” something conclude Bella and Edward’s sto- in-law John (Kiefer Sutherland), is affecting enough to let us un- reception. Wedding planner Udo While its first half is much that can leave you elated, shat- ry rather definitively — that is, un- waiting for Justine to dip into her derstand her, if not like her. Kier brings sorely needed com- stronger than its second, “Mel- tered or just entertained. til a mid-credits one-off creates a new conflict for the next install- ment. If there wasn’t a second part already announced, it would be easy TV REVIEw to close the proverbial book on the In Showtime’s “Twilight” franchise with the last hoMeland compelling new shot here. political thriller “Homeland,” Instead, the first half of “Break- Showtime finds success with political thriller Claire Danes ing Dawn” is a mess of a film, all portrays Carrie too happy in allowing itself to get Katie Stroh ally and mentally unstable. Carrie Matheson, a CIA bogged down in flat dramatic ten- Daily Texan Staff lives with the unending guilt over Homeland agent convinced sion. Much of the film’s back half not having caught a clue that might Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa that recently centers on Lautner and his werewolf Much of Showtime’s original pro- have prevented the 9/11 attacks and recovered pris- tribe — thankfully more clothed gramming falls into the trap of over- this guilt both motivates and handi- Starring: Claire Danes and oner of war Sgt. and looking much less like the Vil- reliance on a central conceit, without caps her work. Damian Lewis Nicholas Brody lage People than they have in pre- (Damian Lewis) which they generally struggle, hav- When Carrie is given a tip from Airs: sundays at 9 p.m. on vious films — struggling to decide ing little substance outside that con- an interrogation subject that an has aligned his showtime loyalty with Al how to proceed with the issue of ceit on which to build a thematical- American solider has turned to al- Qaeda and is a Edward and Bella’s procreation, and ly strong story. “Dexter” would have Qaida, she immediately zeroes in Grade: A part of planned just as the film reaches its tepid cli- little to stand on if the title charac- on Sgt. Nicholas Brody (Damian attack on max, the conflict is explained away ter swore off serial killing, and if sub- Lewis), a recently recovered Ameri- American soil. via the arbitrary invention of a rule urban mom Nancy Botwin ditched can prisoner of war who spent eight righteousness is blistering. Sgt. Brody’s that just so happens to render the the pot business for good, “Weeds” years being interrogated by the Iraqi wife Jessica’s (Morena Baccarin) inde- battle null and void. would certainly flounder. regime of Abu Nazir (a fictional and cision over whether or not to tell Nick “Twilight” films don’t all have to However, Showtime’s new para- vaguely bin Laden-like terrorist lead- that she’s fallen in love with his best Photo courtesy of be disasters. Director Bill Condon’s noid political thriller “Homeland” er). Carrie uses all the government friend while she took him for dead in Showtime restraint here proves to be the big- defies that reliance. It is a subtly power she can scrounge up to inves- his absence is also anguishing. gest of “Breaking Dawn”s’ many crafted show that expertly balanc- tigate Brody, beginning by setting up It’s the delicate ambiguity with constantly defying viewers’ expec- Now that “Homeland” has been flaws, never clearer than in the es its many themes — the ethicality a surveillance system in his house which “Homeland” treats subjects like tations about the typical twists and officially renewed for a second sea- many scenes Edward is fully in view of government surveillance, Ameri- and scrutinizing his every move. American surveillance, mental illness turns of a political thriller. For in- son and Showtime has confirmed of the sun but there’s nary a spar- cans’ perception of Islam and its re- In contrast with all the political in- and the revelation of Brody’s conver- stance, any other serial drama might that the enigmatic P.O.W. Sgt. Brody kle to be found. What is a “Twi- lationship with terrorism, the crip- trigue involved in “Homeland,” the sion to Islam that make the show so have drawn out Carrie’s surveillance will be present for at least anoth- light” film without sparkling vam- pling mental effect of war on soldiers show also manages to make its por- remarkable. Paradoxically, the show’s of the Brody household for an entire er season, it’s all the more uncer- pires, campy performances and sit- — with both ambiguity and delicacy, trayal of its characters’ domestic lives hesitance to make any hard-and-fast season. However, the show dispens- tain what direction “Homeland” will uations, and boatloads of hilarity? while also carrying off some spectac- just as compelling. Carrie’s slow de- moral statements about these subjects es with this plot device within four take in seasons to come. Luckily for More than anything else, it’s bor- ular plotting and character twists. scent into paranoia, fueled by her as- make “Homeland” all the more bold episodes as Carrie’s warrant expires, us, uncertainty is what “Homeland” ing, and that makes for a truly dis- “Homeland” centers on Carrie yet unnamed mental illness builds in its ambivalent assessment of post- forcing her into more and more does best. appointing addition to the series. Matheson (Claire Danes), a young tension, and Danes’s manic portray- 9/11 America. morally dubious situations in order CIA agent who, although dogged- al of a woman consumed in turns by The show also sets itself apart by to keep track of Brody. ly committed to her job, is emotion- jittery paranoia, self-doubt and fierce Need to have your

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MOVIE REVIEW BREAKING DAWN Fourth installment lacks character development

By Alex Williams off, “Breaking Dawn” starts with Daily Texan Staff the elaborate wedding of Bel- la (Kristen Stewart) and Edward After three films, there is no (Robert Pattinson), and quick- middle ground for the “Twilight” ly moves into their honeymoon. franchise — you’re either Team After an extremely carefully shot Edward or Team Jacob. The first sex scene (after all, a little side- film was a hilariously awful di- boob could forever scar the mal- saster, and things have been ever- leable young minds who are busy so-slowly improving with each swooning over a 108-year-old consecutive film, but the “Twi- soulless monster), Bella finds her- light” franchise remains sad- self pregnant with a creature of dled by its overwrought source indeterminate origin. material and weak principal ac- Easily the greatest weakness of tors. While “The Twilight Saga: the “Twilight” series is its main Breaking Dawn” is full of poten- characters and the unfortunate tial for campy ridiculousness, the souls tasked with portraying them. decision to split the film in two Kristen Stewart has done her best makes for a slog of a film that’s a to inhabit Bella Swan, a character distinct step down from the very that’s essentially a blank slate (and nearly passable “Eclipse.” Picking up where “Eclipse” left REVIEW continues on PAGE 9

Thomas Allison | Daily Texan Staff Kristyn Chambers hugs a life-sized cutout of Twilight character Jasper Hale Thursday night in the IPIS theater at the Domain in North Austin. A The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn watching party was hosted by local fan club Austin Twilight Moms before the midnight premier of the latest installment in the hit saga. Bill Condon Genre: Romance Runtime: 117 min. ‘Twilight’ saga inspires local moms For those who like: Twilight, True Blood By Sarah-Grace Sweeney since been adapted into films and The group has also started raising their youth,” said April Cleaver. Daily Texan Staff the latest, “Breaking Dawn Part money for charities such as Alex’s “People think we tend to be pretty Grade: D I,” opened today at midnight. Lemonade Stand, which benefits aggressive, at least when it comes It is a little off-putting to most While the novels and movies are childhood cancer research. to the stars of the movies and there people at first, the idea of moms marketed to a teen girl audience, “I know people roll their eyes are some of those.” obsessing over a teenage romance the appeal has spread to include and snicker about those creepy Cleaver is one of the members novel. But with Edward Cullen’s their mothers. Twilight Moms,” Wheeler said. of the group who is not a mom, golden eyes and chivalrous ges- “Being older, we had real life “But have you helped a soldier to- but “just a grown up.” She works tures, he can be irresistible even to experiences to relate to the feel- day or raised money for a chil- as a controller at The Blood Cen- the strictest of mothers. ings we had about the book,” said dren’s cancer research group? And ter in Austin and began reading “The Twilight Saga,” by Stephe- Austin Twilight Moms member taken three kids to school.” “Twilight” after her boss encour- nie Meyer, is a four-part series Candace Wheeler. “I read ‘Twi- The moms are aware of the ste- aged her to do so. She became “in- about a forbidden romance. The light’ in one day, a Monday. I felt reotypes out there, but it does not fected” after just three chapters of hero of the story, Edward Cullen, like I had to know what’s next. It seem to bother them all that much. the first book, she said. just so happens to be a devastat- was a need.” The moms are of all ages, from 20s “Bella is the every girl, so she ingly handsome vampire in love Fan club Austin Twilight Moms to 50s, and their professions range reminded me a lot of me when I with an average human girl named met through the website twilight- from teacher to nurse or doctor. was that age,” Cleaver said. “And Bella Swan. While he constantly moms.com after realizing there Some of the members are not even it reminded me of when I first got wants to drink her blood and is ac- was a large group of mother “Twi- mothers, just older than the typi- married and I’ve been married 27 tually forbidden to tell her his true light” fans in Central Texas. They cal teenage “Twilight” fan. years. It brought back all of that identity, their love overcomes all. now host premiere parties for the “Most people think Twilight new love, which was fun.” Andrew Cooper | Summit Entertainment The four novels tell of their strug- movies, DVD release parties and Moms are middle-aged women Jillian Cooper, a project In this image released by Summit Entertainment, Kristen Stewart, gles and journey together. other lunch and dinner dates for who are stay-at-home moms try- right, and Robert Pattinson are shown in a scene from “The Twilight The best-selling books have occasions such as Bella’s Birthday. ing to relive the past or recapture MOM continues on PAGE 9 Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1.” Alumna lands role in ‘Breaking Dawn’

By Jody Serrano UT alumnus Daily Texan Staff Marlane Barnes has a small role in Bill Condon’s UT alumnus Marlane Barnes “Twilight only had a vague idea of what the Saga: Breaking POPPOP BY ALEKSANDER CHAN “Twilight Saga” was about before Dawn.” she went in to audition for an op- index portunity many would kill for: index a part in “Breaking Dawn,” the HORNS UP fourth installment of the saga. Darren Aronofsky’s series Officials gave her the scene and of anti-meth P.S.A.’s. Garrett Gilbert. Don’t They are disturbingly, put her on tape — the audition count him out yet. frighteningly effective. took 30 seconds. Three days later, Barnes found out she got the job. “Over 20 years to prep for that 30 seconds,” Barnes said. “I think the secret is I didn’t bother want- The first direct English “Melancholia.” Lars Von ing the job. I didn’t think there translation of Witold Trier directs the end of Gombrowicz’s “Cosmos.” was any chance in hell I would the world and it’s more Translator Danuta Borchardt than fine. get it, so I did my prep watching opens the Polish classic up to the movie and reading up on the a whole new world. character and then went in and did it for me.” The trailers for the Barnes landed the role of Mag- This map of a fantasy competing Snow Austin subway system. gie, a new vampire that knows White films. One looks Photo courtesy of A dream solution to when individuals lie to her in like “Lord of the Rings,” Marlane Barnes our growing traffic and the other has Julia “Breaking Dawn: Part 2,” to be re- population. leased next year. She graduated in the University Resident Theatre Rain on My Parade.” Roberts laughing. from UT in 2010 with a Master Association nationwide auditions. “[I hope this inspires stu- of Fine Arts in acting and moved In this process, Dorn said, 30 dents] to hang on to their to Los Angeles after graduation to or more schools travel around the dreams of performing and to join her boyfriend at the Universi- country and see more than 400 understand many artists’ suc- Overreaction to ty of Southern California. Barnes “Community” not being Bill Crystal is hosting students interested in professional cess is many hours of study and on NBC’s midseason the Oscars. He’s sort of said her agents got her the audi- training at graduate programs. practice, hard work, tenacity, schedule. It isn’t cancelled, like a Muppet, right? tion because “Twilight” officials “I know the Twilight series has sacrifice and determination.” so calm down nerds. were looking for low-profile ac- gotten mixed reviews,” said nurs- Barnes said she would advise tors to play the new characters. ing senior Jillian Ricciardi, a “Twi- any students looking to be suc- Barnes said UT helped prepare light” fan who has seen all of the cessful in the business to create Senate bill wants to Grand Canyon ban her for the movie industry by teach- movies at midnight premieres. “At their own opportunities first. Be- count pizza sauce as on disposable water ing her to dedicate time to work on the same time, I think many peo- cause there is time and money rid- a vegetable serving. bottles blocked. After her craft and allowed her to experi- ple will still support [Barnes] be- ing on every project, Barnes said, While we’re at it, let’s Coca-Cola, whose ence a taste of the real world. cause UT has a lot of pride and to get anywhere in this business count the cream filling in bottles make up 30 Twinkies as dairy. percent of the Canyon’s “The opportunity to make mis- supports alumni.” you have to be trustworthy, de- litter, complained. takes is really important,” Barnes Theatre and Dance lecturer Lyn pendable and able to build genu- said. “And it should be in school, Koenning said she was happy she ine relationships. on your time, not someone else’s.” had the opportunity to work with “No one wants to hear about The shunning of Theater and dance professor Barnes and felt Barnes was a very how much you want to be an Thanksgiving. A&M is taking “horns Based on everywhere, Franchelle Dorn said when she focused and serious student who actor, they want to see you do- down” too far. first met Barnes she thought she seemed more than willing to work ing it,” Barnes said. “Being pre- the holiday doesn’t exist. had a certain spark that lit up the hard. Koenning said her most pared, on time, know your type, room whenever she entered it. prominent memory of Barnes was taking care of yourself and be- Dorn said it was this spark that coaching her through her “Glee ing able to talk about something motivated her to pursue Barnes Project” audition song, “Don’t other than acting.” HORNS DOWN