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SUMMER EDITION UT sued again The strategist behind the Fisher v. Texas case files a new affirmative action suit. Read more on Page 6.

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CITY Impeachment march draws counter-protesters By Wesley Story law enforcement for Constitution. We have our @wesleystory0 helping to keep the pro- First Amendment right the test peaceful amid grow- same as they do.” Impeachment marchers ing tensions between the The Trump protesters blew kisses to their opposi- two sides. walked from the Capitol to tion Sunday morning after “We are here to do Austin City Hall and back a protest in support of the what is a part of the fiber Sunday morning as part impeachment of President and fabric of this coun- of their march. When the Donald Trump faced heavy try,” Green said. “We love marchers arrived back at resistance from a group of our country and we want the Capitol, counter-pro- counter-protesters. to make it better than it testers stood at the steps Over 40 impeachment i s t o d ay.” of the Capitol to block the marches took place across Counter-protesters held marchers. Some of the the country Sunday, de- large signs that said marchers then stood in manding Congressional things such as “liberal- front of the counter-pro- representatives to “do their ism is a mental disorder” testers with their signs un- job and start the process and “Trump 2020.” The til the counter-protesters to impeach this president,” counter-protesters also used eventually moved. according to the Impeach- megaphones to make com- Lexie Cooper, one of the ment March website. ments about the speeches giv- impeachment marchers and Sharyn Richardson, one en by representatives on the the president of the Aus- of the organizers of the opposing side. tin chapter of the National Austin march, said she “We knew there would Organization for Women, Joshua Guerra | Daily Texan Staff has been opposed to the be opposition, but we are joined the group of march- Kevin Kamath, left, and Kyle Chapman get into an altercation at the Texas State Capitol Trump presidency since maintaining that this is a ers who stood in front of the during an impeachment march held by Trump opposers. the beginning and decided peaceful, nonviolent pro- counter-protesters. to start a protest in Aus- test,” Richardson said. “The more people you tin when she saw others “We’re exercising our First have supporting your cause, being organized across Amendment rights of free the more legitimate it looks, the nation. speech, and they’re al- the more powerful you look “This is just the very be- lowed to exercise those ginning of a movement,” rights as well. We just and the more of a state- Richardson said. “We hope our voices are louder ment it makes,” Cooper want to call attention to than theirs.” said. “I knew there would the many violations the At one point, state be some white supremacists president has committed troopers formed a barrier and pro-Trumpers here, against the Constitution, with their bikes to sepa- and I wanted to add to the and we want to send a rate the two sides after a group of people standing in message to Congress that heated altercation. their way.” we’re watching, and no one Many of the Trump is above the law, not even supporters present at the the president.” march Sunday had partic- The event featured mu- ipated in their own pro- sical performances and Trump march Saturday RECYCLE several speakers in favor morning. Billy Sessions, newscast of Trump’s impeachment, the leader of the group of your copy of including District 21 Con- counter protesters, said listen gressional candidate Chris his group drove from Perri, Rev. Chuck Free- Arkansas to protest the fridays man and District 9 Rep. Al Sunday march. Green, D-Houston. “Communism and the at Marchers joined Green Constitution go together in singing “God Bless like oil and water,” Ses- p m America” after he thanked sions said. “I’m here for the 5 . . 4-Opinion

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COLUMN A new affirmative action case, no progress made By Emily Severe Blum, a Texas Ex, isn’t a lawyer, but Columnist nonetheless has a knack for ushering cases @emilysevere into the federal arena. A seasoned strategist, Blum’s current mission is to recon- Another summer, another affirmative struct the University’s admissions process- action lawsuit. es so that they adhere to one interpretation Edward Blum, the legal strategist and of Texas’ Equal Rights Amendment (1972). conservative activist who orchestrated That is, disable the consideration of race the Fisher v. University of Texas lawsuit, when reviewing the 25 percent of students is seeking to sue the University over con- who are not admitted automatically to the cerns regarding the admissions process University, a process he feels violates the once more. Blum argues — this time using amendment’s equality protection. the Texas Constitution — that UT cannot The lawsuit’s goal of eliminating a sys- consider applicants differently because of tem which protects one population — race and ethnicity. black and Hispanic applicants — but spo- Blum’s lawsuit, filed in support of white radically hinders another in the eyes of his and Asian plaintiffs who felt disadvan- nonprofit, Students for Fair Admissions, is taged by the policy, makes the same de- tantamount to simply shifting the burden nunciation of affirmative action as in the of inequality. We need to be constructive previous Fisher v. University of Texas case. instead of targeting already disadvantaged This isn’t an issue of whether or not cer- populations when tackling the staggering- tain groups, including Asian applicants, ly tricky issue of discrimination. Illustration by Jacky Tovar| Daily Texan Staff have a right to feel wronged — this is a Disabling Texas’ use of affirmative ac- matter of repeatedly attacking a necessary tion is a mistake that will only benefit protection and offering nothing construc- the select members of Blum’s nonprofit, Brown University and The University of mative action as a tool to level the playing tive in its place. students who decry a perceived inequity Chicago, stand firmly in support of af- field for all Texans. in admissions when white and Asian stu- firmative action. Fortune 500 companies Emily Severe is a Business Honors junior dents are stacked up against students of support affirmative action. The growth of from Round Rock, Texas. other races. the UT student body agrees with affirma- To those who feel wronged by the sys- tive action: Diversity increased once the tem, consider the inherent advantage in measure was readopted in 2005. The lawsuit’s goal is tantamount to being white, in being male and white, The legal battle over equality in univer- simply shifting the burden of in- or even the advantage in being poor and sity admissions will not end once the new ONLINE white instead of poor and black or Hispan- suit has been filed and resolved. This is a equality. We need to be constructive ic. Consider the gradation of discrimina- contentious issue with no obvious reso- Our commentary doesn’t end instead of targeting already disad- tion experienced by Asians: Some Asians lution. Affirmative action is a strong step with the page. Visit benefit from affirmative action, while in the right direction. While I might be dailytexanonline.com for vantaged populations when tack- others are less advantaged. Changing the counted among those who benefit from a related content: ling the staggeringly tricky issue of demographics won’t alter the far-reaching, ruling in Blum’s favor, I know that we must and harmful, precedent Blum’s case hopes continue to protect diversity in our student Chancellor McRaven has proven discrimination. to set. body with every instrument available. an effective leader Affirmative action provides Texans with We have to stand firmly against dis- —Emily Severe, greater opportunity to succeed. Top uni- crimination. In the face of pressure to alter Not the Chancellor we need Columnist versities, including Harvard University, admissions processes, we must use affir-

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BASEBALL FOOTBALL Pierce reflects on his first year in Austin Longhorns who need to step up in 2017 By Alex Briseno it was anticipation, it was can be a part of this history, By Trenton Daeschner himself onto the national stage really wasn’t there. It really @AlexxBriseno all positive. so make sure it makes sense @TrentDaeschner in only his first college game wasn’t what was needed for the for you to advance onto and looked to be on his way team at that moment. But I’m Ever since he entered the DT: Did you ever feel pres- professional baseball. There’s plenty of pressure to stardom. Jefferson no doubt on a different road right now.” college baseball scene as an sure from the demanding on head coach Tom Her- has star potential, but an un- The junior left guard has the assistant coach at Rice Uni- expectations at Texas? DT: With none of the man to get the program back derwhelming sophomore physical tools and plenty of versity in 1991, coaching at players who were drafted on track in 2017. And to do season in 2016 now leaves the potential, but he needs to im- the University of Texas has DP: The University of returning, what does that that, Texas will need an in- junior linebacker with plenty prove this season to hold down always been David Pierce’s Texas can’t put any more mean for next year’s roster? crease in production from to prove. Jefferson’s strength his spot next to All-American dream. Now, 26 years later, pressure on me than I put members of the Longhorn is rushing the passer, but he Connor Williams in the fall. that dream has become a on myself. It doesn’t matter DP: It does put a little roster who didn’t live up to hasn’t played much out on the reality after Pierce’s first sea- if I was coaching one of the damper in some pitching their billing last year. Here edge thus far. Look for defen- John Burt son with the burnt orange high school teams I coached when you look at our red- are three players who need sive coordinator Todd Orlan- From sophomores Collin in 2017. at or any other college that shirt sophomores who were to bounce back for Texas do to utilize Jefferson on the Johnson and Devin Duver- The former Tulane manag- I was at. For me, our prepa- eligible that ended up sign- this season: outside this season. nay to junior Jerrod Heard, er improved Texas’ record by ration and the way we went ing a contract and poten- Texas is loaded with talent 14 wins last year compared about our business is the tially a couple of outfielders Malik Jefferson Patrick Vahe at wide receiver. Lost in the to 2016, displaying a marked same at Texas as it has been that were expected to come Most Texas fans probably By his own admission, Vahe shuffle, though, may be the improvement from the final anywhere. I like the expecta- back. In the big picture it’s a still remember the jaw-drop- knows he needs to bounce junior Burt, who shined as a season of the Augie Garrido tions. I’ve never felt pressure, part of our industry and we ping hit Jefferson delivered back in 2017. He lost his start- freshman before disappear- era. Now, with Texas’ 2017 but you always want to per- just have to deal with it. on Notre Dame running ing job for three games last sea- ing last year. Burt struggled campaign in the rearview form your best and have your back Josh Adams in the son, failing to provide stability with drops in 2016, but the mirror, Pierce took some players go out and play freely DT: What is your mes- 2015 season opener in South on the left side. “My mind’s former track star is talented time to sit down and reflect and be the best they can be. sage to Longhorn fans Bend. The highly-touted been on the wrong path,” Vahe enough to make an impact on on his first season in the I thought we accomplished a going into next season? recruit from Poteet thrust said in the spring. “My effort the perimeter. Longhorn clubhouse. lot of that this year. DP: First of all, thanks for Daily Texan: Take me DT: Before the program’s the support that they gave Name: 5855/Dobie Twenty21; Width: 29p6; Depth: 5 in; Color: Pro- through the moment you 11 drafted players made their us throughout the season — found out you got the job. decision to leave Texas and at home and on the road… cess color; Ad Number: 5855 pursue a professional career, You’re going to continue to David Pierce: Well, I was ac- did you tell them anything? see a team that improves. I tually in Los Angeles coach- feel like we’re going to im- ing the USA team, and I was DP: We had individual prove our team speed as well in a hotel room by myself at meetings with most of the as our offensive approach and five in the morning when I players. My biggest message we’re going to have some guys got a text from Mike Perrin to them was make sure you step up in pitching roles im- that said “President Fenves make a good business deci- mediately. I think you’re going has approved your appoint- sion. You’re at a university to see a better, exciting team ment, welcome aboard.” It that cares about you in such and hopefully a little more was elation, it was excitement, a traditional place that you polished team.

Head coach David Pierce guided the Long- horns to a 14-win improvement in his first year with the burnt orange. Pierce was previ- ously the skipper at Tulane before heading to Texas.

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- - - - FISHER V. UNIVERSITY V. FISHER II TEXAS OF FISHER V. UNIVERSITY V. FISHER TEXAS OF REGENTSUNIVERSITYTHE OF BAKKE CALIFORNIAOF V. After hearing arguments on the case, 7–1 to the Supreme Court voted the Fifth UT back to remand Fisher v. Only Justice be reviewed. to Circuit Bader Ginsburg dissented, Ruth to arguing it is more preferable in ad include race as a factor its role. missions than deny June 29, 2015 Back at the Supreme Court Supreme Court announces it will hear a second time. Texas Fisher v. Supreme Court June 23, 2016 the Supreme After hearing arguments in December 2015, Court uphold the Fifth decides in a 4–3 decision to Circuit of UT. decision in favor April 7, 2008 Fisher files first complaint denied was who at Austin Texas of University the applicant to a white Fisher, Abigail U.S. District with the a complaint files CAP program, the under accepted but admission under admissions for her reevaluate asking UT to Texas District of Court Western the for criteria. race-neutral 2013 Supreme CourtJune 24, tion of the laws.” However, race can still be used as a factor in admission decisions. race can still be used as a factor However, tion of the laws.” NATIONAL June 28, 1978 Fourteenth Amend Clause of the Protection the Equal violate quotas finds that racial Ruling protec person within its jurisdiction the equal any to shall deny “no state ment, which states June 27, 2017 2017 June 27, files suit SFFA asserting University that the against UT, files a lawsuit Blum, on behalf of SFFA, action policies. This time, the Constitution with its affirmative the Texas violated Texas Court,suit is filed with the State the Supreme Court,focusing on not thus law. rather than federal law 1961 TODAY

COVER STORY – NEWS Greenstein said he would not not would he said Greenstein Blum said Students for Fair Fair for Students said Blum the Tex belief that our is “It as Constitution unequivocally unequivocally Constitution as treat from UT-Austin forbids be differently applicants ing ethnicity,” and their race of cause release. in the press said Blum Texas most believe that “We will agree justices and judges the of interpretation our with Constitution.” Texas Supreme be surprised if the Texas based favor, Courtrules in Blum’s the opposed rulings past that on cited Court. He Supreme U.S. ruling Court’s Supreme the Texas Admissions memberswho had Admissions been UT rejected from recently of in the timing a role played not did he but the new lawsuit, re instead and and elaborate the organization’s to back ferred press release. THE PATH OF PATH THE

- - - - - BLUM Federal CourtFederal District CourtDistrict Federal CourtFederal the University. the University. Supreme Court March 2017 FISHER not racially biased. not Fisher a second time. a second Fisher 2014 November Harvard, UNC Fifth against rules Circuit Blum challenges GRUTTER V. BOLLINGER V. GRUTTER Fifth Circuit, again Executive Order Executive 1961 July 2014 2014 July “affirmative action” “affirmative President uses term President uses term website, called UTNotFair.org, called UTNotFair.org, website, used a previous version of the version used a previous and University of North and University Carolina Blum challenges UT first-hand accounts of students policies at UT, called UTNotFair. policies at UT, com, is launched by SFFA. Blum SFFA. com, is launched by Jan. 18, 2011 who felt discriminated against by against by discriminated who felt Aug. 17, 2009 17, Aug. A website challenging admissions A website District sides with UT before the Fisher v. Texas to collect to Texas the Fisher v. before

June 23, 2003 takes the case to the Supreme Court. the case to takes criminatory policies and procedures.” “employing racially and ethnically dis - racially and ethnically “employing when President John F. Kennedy signs Kennedy when President John F. Admissions. The suit claims Harvard is The suit claims Harvard Admissions. Fifth Circuit rules against Fisher. Fisher Fifth rules against Fisher. Circuit Fisher case, files suits against Harvard Fisher case, files suits against Harvard through his nonprofit, Students for Fair for Students his nonprofit, through Edward Blum, the legal strategist of the Blum, the legal strategist Edward action” to make sure hiring decisions are make action” to erally funded employers “take affirmative affirmative “take erally funded employers Executive Order 10925 requiring that fed requiring 10925 Order Executive The term “affirmative action” is introduced action” is introduced “affirmative The term After losing the Fisher case Fisher the losing After “This on caseis based solely Fifth district Circuit affirms peals to the Fifth Courtpeals to Circuit U.S. of Appeals. tors in race and ethnicity. ethnicity. and in race tors take will now Blum ago, a year the the new state case through the fed of instead court system an important is eral courts. This affir because UT’s distinction will policies action now mative the con within solely be judged Malcolm said law, Texas of fines practiced who has Greenstein, 44 years the past for law Texas firm the law a partner is at and & Kolker. Greenstein meaning Constitution, the Texas Court a or Supreme the U.S. that the case hear can’t court federal an with dealing only because it’s Con the Texas of interpretation said. Greenstein stitution,” - while ranking, the remain class a to subjected are applicants ing fac that review process holistic - - The district court rules against Fisher. Fisher ap The district court rules against Fisher. ------WHO IS WHO

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AFFIRMATIVE in obtaining the educational benefits that flow from a diverse student body.” student body.” from a diverse in obtaining the educational benefits that flow @_albertzhao By Albert Zhao dward Blum, president of of president Blum, dward the nonprofit groupStu Admissions Fair for dents He has had his hand in over a He has had his hand in over The self-described “architect” EDWARD BLUM? EDWARD Architect of Fisher case files new UT lawsuit Architect files new of Fisher case inatory and put Asian and white inatory and put Asian white students at a disadvantage. dozen different high-profile court high-profile dozen different decades, the past two cases over a lawyer. Blum is not but Edward is Michigan native The 64-year-old and conserva - stockbroker a retired who has been legal strategist tive the more than 20 years for working combat the legal legacy of to includ Civil Rights Movement, action and racial ing affirmative gerrymandering. Since the 1990s, made it six of Blum’s cases have the Supreme Court, of to and four those ruled partially or wholly in his favor. case, Blum Texas of the Fisher v. serve Fisher to sought out Abigail of his campaign as the public face of partiallyagainst UT’s system race-based admission. Blum, a UT success not himself, was graduate change UT’s to ful in his attempt in admis policy on race as a factor filed on lawsuit, sions. Blum’s new for Students behalf of his nonprofit, claims that UT’s Admissions, Fair admissions policies are discrim The lawsuit, filed on behalf of on behalf filed lawsuit, The policy automati current UT’s as case, filed a lawsuit June 27 27 June case, filedas a lawsuit court against County in Travis af the University’s for UT-Austin action policies. firmative Admissions, Fair for Students the violated the University said because affir Constitution Texas the Texas breaches action mative which Amendment, Equal Rights the on discrimination prohibits or creed color, race, “sex, of basis origin.” national the of three-fourths cally admits based class on freshman entering and the self-described “architect” the self-describedand “architect” Tex of University v. the Fisher of E by ruling that race could be used in admissions decisions because of a “compelling interest interest ruling that race could be used in admissions decisions because of a “compelling by In a case at the University of Michigan, the Supreme Court invalidates the Hopwood decision the Hopwood of Michigan, the Supreme CourtIn a case at the University invalidates Doubletruck-7 - - 6

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COVER STORY – NEWS Greenstein said he would not not would he said Greenstein Blum said Students for Fair Fair for Students said Blum the Tex belief that our is “It as Constitution unequivocally unequivocally Constitution as treat from UT-Austin forbids be differently applicants ing ethnicity,” and their race of cause release. in the press said Blum Texas most believe that “We will agree justices and judges the of interpretation our with Constitution.” Texas Supreme be surprised if the Texas based favor, Courtrules Blum’s in the opposed rulings past that on cited Court. He Supreme U.S. ruling Court’s Supreme the Texas Admissions memberswho had Admissions been UT rejected from recently of in the timing a role played not did he but the new lawsuit, re instead and and elaborate the organization’s to back ferred press release. THE PATH OF PATH THE

June 23, 2003 takes the case to the Supreme Court. the case to takes criminatory policies and procedures.” “employing racially and ethnically dis - racially and ethnically “employing when President John F. Kennedy signs Kennedy when President John F. Admissions. The suit claims Harvard is The suit claims Harvard Admissions. Fifth Circuit rules against Fisher. Fisher Fifth rules against Fisher. Circuit Fisher case, files suits against Harvard Fisher case, files suits against Harvard through his nonprofit, Students for Fair for Students his nonprofit, through Edward Blum, the legal strategist of the Blum, the legal strategist Edward action” to make sure hiring decisions are make action” to erally funded employers “take affirmative affirmative “take erally funded employers Executive Order 10925 requiring that fed requiring 10925 Order Executive The term “affirmative action” is introduced action” is introduced “affirmative The term After losing the Fisher case Fisher the losing After “This on caseis based solely Fifth district Circuit affirms peals to the Fifth Courtpeals to Circuit U.S. of Appeals. - while ranking, the remain class a to subjected are applicants ing fac that review process holistic ethnicity. and in race tors take will now Blum ago, a year the the new state case through the fed of instead court system an important is eral courts. This affir because UT’s distinction will policies action now mative the con within solely be judged Malcolm said law, Texas of fines practiced who has Greenstein, 44 years the past for law Texas firm the law a partner is at and & Kolker. Greenstein meaning Constitution, the Texas Court a or Supreme the U.S. that the case hear can’t court federal an with dealing only because it’s Con the Texas of interpretation said. Greenstein stitution,” - - The district court rules against Fisher. Fisher ap The district court rules against Fisher. ------WHO IS WHO

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AFFIRMATIVE in obtaining the educational benefits that flow from a diverse student body.” student body.” from a diverse in obtaining the educational benefits that flow @_albertzhao By Albert Zhao dents for Fair Admissions Admissions Fair for dents dward Blum, president of of president Blum, dward the nonprofit groupStu The self-described “architect” The self-described “architect” He has had his hand in over a He has had his hand in over EDWARD BLUM? EDWARD Architect of Fisher case files new UT lawsuit Architect files new of Fisher case dozen different high-profile court high-profile dozen different decades, the past two cases over a lawyer. Blum is not but Edward is Michigan native The 64-year-old and conserva - stockbroker a retired who has been legal strategist tive the more than 20 years for working combat the legal legacy of to includ Civil Rights Movement, ing affirmative action and racial ing affirmative gerrymandering. Since the 1990s, made it six of Blum’s cases have the Supreme Court, of to and four those ruled partially or wholly in his favor. case, Blum Texas of the Fisher v. serve Fisher to sought out Abigail of his campaign as the public face of partiallyagainst UT’s system race-based admission. Blum, a UT success not himself, was graduate change UT’s to ful in his attempt in admis policy on race as a factor filed on lawsuit, sions. Blum’s new for Students behalf of his nonprofit, claims that UT’s Admissions, Fair admissions policies are discrim inatory and put Asian and white inatory and put Asian white students at a disadvantage. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of on behalf filed lawsuit, The - policy automati current UT’s as case, filed a lawsuit June 27 27 June case, filedas a lawsuit court against County in Travis af the University’s for UT-Austin action policies. firmative Admissions, Fair for Students the violated the University said because affir Constitution Texas the Texas breaches action mative which Amendment, Equal Rights the on discrimination prohibits or creed color, race, “sex, of basis origin.” national the of three-fourths cally admits based class on freshman entering and the self-described “architect” the self-describedand “architect” Tex of University v. the Fisher of E by ruling that race could be used in admissions decisions because of a “compelling interest interest ruling that race could be used in admissions decisions because of a “compelling by In a case at the University of Michigan, the Supreme Court invalidates the Hopwood decision the Hopwood of Michigan, the Supreme CourtIn a case at the University invalidates 8 8 Monday, July 3, 2017 LIFE&ARTS

FOOD Classic American cuisine gets an Austin twist for Fourth of July By Jose Gonzalez Detroit’s Coney dog to outsource,” Romano said. itself is based on the spicy variation of their tra- Street this Fourth of July @Jose_thewriter Arizona’s Sonoran dog — While Frank’s hot dogs Mexican-style hot dogs he ditional burger — was re- for Casino El Camino’s most know Chicago style as have held notoriety for would see street vendors cently added to Dirty Mar- crowd-favorite Amaril- Hot dogs and burgers the tradition. over a decade, Mission sell in San Francisco. tin’s menu, but Young said lo burger. Though their are as traditional as fire- The Chicago dog is Dogs in East Austin opened The Austin hot dog it still embodies a uniquely burgers are based on many works on Fourth of July, practically an American up a restaurant last year scene is a melting pot of Austin flavor. Northern styles, fry cook but in Austin even these institution, and institu- that gives a multicultural styles, but burger joints Further up Guada- Ryan Allan Ruth said there’s classics don’t get away tions like Frank Restau- take on hot dogs. Restau- take pride in keeping a lupe, Hopfields is well- a special touch to the pub’s without slight changes and rant stand behind it. Most rant owner Michael Farley strictly Texan spin on their known for their popular, burgers that makes them adaptations. In this uncon- of their recipes don’t stray said his upbringing as an food. Daniel Young, gen- French-inspired Pascal authentically Texan. ventional Texas city, the too far from Chicago style, Asian-American is what eral manager at the Austin burger, but general man- “You just have to add a adjustments made to tra- which is why they’re such a inspired his diverse menu. landmark Dirty Martin’s, ager Maya Shabi said she little love to the meat and ditional recipes don’t just hot spot on Fourth of July. “Each hot dog represents attests to this and said he’s wanted to try something a splash of Lone Star beer,” highlight the tastes that set Frank Restaurant set a different country, so you sticking to their trademark else this Fourth of July — Ruth said. the region apart, but break its foundation upon Chi- got a Korean dog, a Japa- way of making delicious going American. Though most restau- convention on what de- cago style but isn’t afraid nese dog, a Filipino dog,” American food. “We’re gonna be offering rants have their own take fines American food. of revolution, serving a Farley said. “The Mission “We don’t try to sugar- a classic American burger, on how to do Fourth of July Though several restau- variety of wild game hot dog is the only one that coat it,” Young said. super cheesy with double food “right,” Farley said no rants will close to enjoy dogs made with antelope strays from that.” Though Dirty Martin’s meat on a brioche bun,” matter if their style is tra- the holiday, many hot dog and rabbit, as well as a Farley’s namesake “Just generally sticks to what Shabi said. “It’s going to be ditional or a variation, it is venues remain open be- Cajun hot dog called the the Dog” hot dog is the they know, Young said limited so we’re only going inherently American. cause they are an Indepen- Creole Gator. barebones option on the they do have something to have about 20 of them “If you’re already serv- dence Day staple. Though “We get game from lo- menu, a bacon-wrapped new to spice things up on all day.” ing a national staple, might various cities boast their cal Texas ranches, but the hot dog on a bun. Far- the Fourth. The Guada- For a more reliable op- as well do it your way,” own recipes — from alligator we do have to ley said the Mission dog lupe Red Hot Burger — a tion, wander West 6th Farley said.

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CITY Fireworks director sparks enthusiasm By Lisette Oler all over again. to produce shows by passing @LisetteOler As Sarnoski began to adopt an exam with a grade of 70 or pyrotechnics as more than higher. Sarnoski said the test CITY Steven Sarnoski had been an explosive fascination, he was nerve-wracking because preparing for this all day. He said he quickly learned the of all the information. crossed himself, his pre-show components that come with “You have to know the reg- ritual, and launched the first professional caliber shows — ulations, the size of the shell Fun, festive events for the Fourth firework of the night. mainly, the size of the shells when it breaks open, how far By Morgan O’Hanlon the event at Rainey Street’s TuezGayz: Party in the U.S.Gay “No matter how many times launched to produce the you have to be from the trail- @mcohanlon The Black Heart is sure to Miley isn’t the only one I’ve shot a show, every time I’m colorful fireworks. er if smoking,” Sarnoski said. attract hipsters galore. If who gets to flaunt their about to start shooting I do a “(They are) a lot different “I was very nervous. I was As the only state with you’re one of those hipsters, stuff on the Fourth of July. little cross and I always have compared to the little stuff you just trying to remember ev- our own national histo- be sure to act fast for free Grab your denim cutoffs butterflies,” Sarnoski said. “It buy in the firework stand,” Sar- erything that I had read and ry, Texas takes a distinct registration in the messy and cowboy boots, be- never fails. No matter how noski said. “Our smallest shell trained to pass.” approach to the Fourth competition. If you’re more cause keeping the festivi- many shows I’ve shot, I still is the size of a soda can, and Despite the inherent dan- of July. But this year, with interested in laughing at said ties inclusive this holiday get nervous.” they can get all the way up to a gers of working with explo- a mix of weird, wild and hipsters, show up at 3 p.m. to is Barbarella, in a special The H-E-B Austin Sympho- basketball size.” sives, the whole process is traditional celebrations, watch the event and listen to edition of their weekly ny July 4th Concert & Fire- According to Assistant State safe if preventative precau- natives and out-of-state a lineup of live music for free. Tuesday night celebrations. works will be held at the Vic Fire Marshal Ernest McCloud, tions are followed. According transplants will have plen- The LGBT-friendly venue Mathias Shores on Tuesday. the difference between pro- to John Polk, a pyrotechnic ty of opportunities to be Pickled Egg Eating Contest known for their busy dance Sarnoski, a pyrotechnic oper- fessional grade fireworks and operator of 30 years, basic proud ‘Mericans. Not to stray too far from floor and large outdoor ator from San Antonio who commercial fireworks is the safety rules such as prohibit- the lines of doing strange patio will have free entry works for Sky Wonder Pyro- difference in the size of the ex- ing smoking near the launch Stay hip, take a dip things with strange foods, before 11 p.m. and a $5 technics, will shoot this classic plosion. Common commercial area help keep it secure. What better way to take Austinites can find an alter- cover afterwards. show for the first time since re- grade fireworks are 1.4G — the “There really has not in the sultry Texas sun than native to the classic Fourth ceiving his license in 2006. letter “G” signifying which ex- been a really scary moment,” swimming in some of the of July hot dog eating contest H-E-B Austin Symphony July Sarnoski, who works full plosives can travel together — Polk said. “We do our due city’s many spots? For the with this weird alternative. 4th Concert & Fireworks time at a security company, and can be purchased by the diligence beforehand.” classic Austin experience, This contest, hosted by local To finish off the list with does firework shows on the general population, while the By the end of a successful head to Barton Springs ear- sandwichery Haymaker, is an Austin staple, the Aus- weekends starting in April shells Sarnoski uses are 1.3G. show, no matter how long, ly to skip long lines and to certain to excite the tastebuds tin Symphony’s 41st annual through Independence Day. “The (difference is) the Sarnoski said he always grab a prime sunbathing of participants from around Fourth of July performance While the extra income is amount of pyrotechnic powder feels an inexplicable rush real estate on what’s sure the Lone Star State for the will offer attendees a night beneficial, fireworks have -al and material they are allowed of excitement. to be a hot holiday. For fourth year in a row. A word of beautiful fireworks — ways been a part of his life. His to have,” McCloud said. “How “It’s hard to explain,” Sar- something a little more of caution to the wise: These and accompanying music family owned and operated a big the boom is.” noski said. “You get to blow under-the-radar, pack a aren’t your nana’s pickled to set the pace. The Austin firework stand in Bastrop, Tex- Because of this, pyrotechnic stuff up and you don’t get in bag and head to Barton eggs. They’re pickled with Symphony’s website boasts as, and he remembers watching operators have to be licensed trouble. It’s just awesome.” Creek Greenbelt. At this Habanero, and those with an annual attendance of firework shows his dad put on. time of year, the oasis may an aversion to spicy foods over 100,000, so show up “My dad used to do display be slightly dry, but that should steer clear! The event long before sunset to grad a shows at the end of the (fire- can be quickly forgotten starts at 3 p.m. and is free slot of grass at Vic Mathias work) season,” Sarnoski said. with enough Lone Star, the to attend unless you want Shores. For a truly Texan “The (warehouse) owner told self-proclaimed “national to stuff yourself with purple experience, pack a barbe- him, ‘Hey, you should get into beer of Texas.” eggs (a patriotic mix of red, cue picnic and enjoy the the big shows.’” white and blue), in which views of Austin’s rapidly His father became pyrotech- Pudding Wrestling case there’s a $20 entrance fee. expanding skyline. nic operator when Sarnoski Neither traditional nor was a child, but as he grew up, appetizing, this event put his father stopped doing shows. Donate Sperm, Get Paid! on by the Austin Facial Name: 5193/FairfaxHealthy mCryobank;en, age 18-3 Width:9 When Sarnoski turned 21, the Hair Society is sure to be apply at age required to become a li- interesting — but make censed pyrotechnic operator, Karen Pinilla | Daily Texan Staff sure to go only after eat- his dad resumed the firework Lines of explosives sit ready for a fireworks show at the UT ing. Now in its second year, shows and Sarnoski fell in love golf course. 10

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ASTRONOMY UT researchers find mass matters when it comes to star brightness By Poornima Tamma Telescope and the Hubble In the past, mathematical @poornima.tamma Space Telescope to obtain models predicted that the their data. cutoff mass is 75 to 80 Jupi- Thought Jupiter was big? “The 10-meter telescopes ters, which is higher than the Turns out, stars have to weigh on Mauna Kea (are) a com- 70 obtained from this study, at least 70 Jupiters to shine bination of the largest tele- Liu said. at all. scopes in the world at the “The result is too new for Astronomers at UT and the best site in the world and the the theorists to go back and University of Hawaii studied best instrumentation to make look at why the masses are 31 faint binary systems — or those observations possible different,” Liu said. “But this pairs of stars — for 10 years to and successful,” said Randy might motivate them to look come to this conclusion, pub- Campbell, Keck Observatory more closely at the evolution lished in the Astrophysical science operations manager. of stars.” Journal Supplement Series. He said the telescopes have The next step for the team Stars are formed when instrumentation that detects is to improve their result with large clouds of dust and gas infrared light, which is im- a much larger sample, Dupuy condense due to gravitation- portant for studying objects said. The team hasn’t recorded al force, according to Trent in the universe that don’t emit many mass measurements for Dupuy, UT astronomy re- visible light, and adaptive very low mass coldest stars, Infographic by Luzdivina Ruiz| Daily Texan Staff search fellow. They need optics systems that remove since both have only been to be hot enough and have the atmosphere’s blurring found recently, within the enough mass to sustain nu- of images. last five to 10 years. clear fusion, which releases Campbell added that this Dupuy added that bi- enormous amounts of en- study is a good example of naries that are very ergy as light and heat. Du- how various types of tele- close together cannot puy and the rest of the team scopes and instruments can yet be distinguished as Name: 5727/Condor German Airlines; Width: 29p6; Depth: 5 in; team discovered that stars complement each other. Keck two different stars. that weigh less than 70 Jupi- Observatory can take high “They won’t be detected Color: Process color; Ad Number: 5727 ters don’t shine and become spatial resolution images, the until the next generation of brown dwarfs. Canada-France-Hawaii Tele- telescopes,” Dupuy said. “Binaries are constrained scope takes wide angle pic- So far, the study has tak- by the basic law of gravity tures and Hubble can observe en 10 years to obtain data — the speed of their orbits colors that the atmosphere needed to measure orbits around each other depend on otherwise absorbs. of binaries. their masses and the distance Dupuy said he first started “It’s just the nature of the between them,” Dupuy said. research on star brightness as project,” Liu said. “The time He added that by observ- a graduate student at the Uni- it takes for these stars to or- ing the speed of the orbits versity of Hawaii. bit is usually a decade, some- and the distance between “Of course I was inter- times a couple decades.” the stars, their masses can ested in exoplanets,” Dupuy Dupuy said that waiting is be calculated. said. “But it was exciting do just part of astronomy, even The research team, in- something people have nev- with the biggest telescopes in cluding Michael Liu of the er done before, using new the world. University of Hawaii, used technology and basic phys- “We knew that it would the Keck Observatory, the ics applied to things only take a really long time,” Du- Canada-France-Hawaii recently discovered.” puy said. “But now it’s done!” @thedailytexan Follow us for news, updates and more. 11-Comics COMICS Monday, February 1, 2017 11

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