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>> Breaking news, blogs and more: www.dailytexanonline.com @thedailytexan facebook.com/dailytexan Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Cost of college TODAY Students speak out about tuition forces some By Allie Kolechta visory Committee held an open student population opposed a dents are opposed to it, this is Daily Texan Staff forum last night to discuss their tuition increase, the committee why students are opposed to it, upcoming proposals and what cannot combat the tuition rise but if you have to do it, this is students out Liberal arts students met to do at today’s Tuition Policy by suggesting cutting services as what we want to see.’” Calendar for the last time this semes- Advisory Committee. TPAC has an alternative. The committee will propose Make UT ter before voicing their opin- agreed to a 2.6 percent tuition “I don’t think as a commit- uses for the money gained in of University ions on tuition policy in increase for the next two years, tee we would be able to go out the tuition increase in their next Sweatshop-free front of peers, faculty and said vice-chair Andrew Clark. and say these are the services we recommendation, Clark said. By Andrew Messamore Join OxFam at Gregory Plaza administration today. Clark said although the sur- will cut,” he said. “We didn’t ap- These will include the creation Daily Texan Staff from 11 - 1 p.m. for an event The College of Liberal Arts veys done by the CTBAC showed proach things as ‘this is what we Students are shocked by the quick- of fun, music, and information College Tuition and Budget Ad- that the majority of the college’s should do instead’ we said, ‘stu- FORUM continues on PAGE 2 about workers’ rights. Following ly rising cost of tuition, said govern- this event there will be a march ment junior Adrian Reyna. to the Tower where students are On Monday, the Tuition Poli- encouraged to drop letters to cy Advisory Committee proposed the UT administration about the largest tuition increase allowed Austinites rally for Eyptians, Syrians over the next two academic years. the cause. If the TPAC proposal is implement- By Megan Strickland ed by the UT System Board of Re- Daily Texan Staff gents, in-state undergraduate tuition Wilco Show could increase 2.6 percent each year, Hear a mix of old Wilco favorites Cries of “Down, down Assad! meaning $127 more per semester in and new songs when they Free, free Syria!” reverberated 2012-13 and $131 more each semes- perform their first of two sold through the crowd as members of ter in 2013-14 for full-time students. out Austin shows tonight at the Syrian and Egyptian commu- In addition, out-of-state under- The Moody Theatre: Austin City nities in Austin led approximate- graduate and graduate tuition rates Limits Live at 7:00 p.m. ly 60 people in a rally at the Tex- would increase by 3.6 percent each as Capitol to raise awareness and year, meaning $550 more per semes- show support for protesters in the ter in 2012-13 and $650 per semes- two nations Tuesday night. ter in 2013-14 for full-time students. Disco Karaoke The rally was held in response This increase in tuition runs coun- on Ice to a crackdown on demonstra- ter to the University’s objective to in- Tonight the ice rink is even tors in Tahrir Square in Egypt crease four-year graduation rates, more fun that usual, and and ongoing abuses by the Bashar stated as a primary objective in Pres- everyone who attends gets a al-Assad regime in Syria, pub- ident William Powers Jr.’s address chance to win a $250 gift card. lic affairs graduate student Nahed to the University earlier this year, This event will take place at the Abdelrah said. Reyna said. Lamar location of Whole Foods “During the last week, about 25 “Many of my friends couldn’t from 7 - 9 p.m. people in Egypt were killed and come back because they couldn’t 2,500 were injured,” Abdelrah pay their loans or get enough schol- Poetry on said. “Many of them lost eyes be- arships,” Reyna said. “It’s very cause the police used guns and in- sad to see adequate students who the Plaza tentionally directed it at their fac- Tamir Kalifa | Daily Texan Staff could have graduated leave for As the fall semester winds es. To ruin the life of an activist for Nermeen Mounier and her daughter Malak Tousson display the Egyptian flag at a solidarity rally sup- money reasons.” down, feel the chill in the air as speaking their opinion is horrific.” porting the demonstrations in Egypt, Syria and the Middle East. Members of Austin’s Middle Eastern Students have left and returned readers share poems themed Abdelrah said she hoped the communities and demonstrators for Occupy Austin lined 11th St. South of the Capitol gates to protest to the University only after becom- around the shortest season in rally would send a message that the recent wave of violence in Egypt and Syria and show support for reform in the region. ing able to pay for tuition, such Austin. The poetry readings will oppression is not acceptable. five minutes on the news, but a as linguistics junior Ian Mer- take place at the Harry Ransom “The message we want to con- lot of people simply don’t know ritt, a Louisiana native who took a Center from 12-1 p.m. vey is that everyone has the right how horrific and how brutal Assad year off to establish residency and to live in a free country where is,” Akil said. “We have one of the work full-time. Come Meet you don’t live in fear of persecu- most oppressive governments on In the past he supplemented his work income with loans to pay for Facebook tion because you speak out or of- the planet.” fer a different point of view,” Akil said she hopes people will his tuition, but said that problems in Communication Council will Abdelrah said. contact their congressional repre- the Legislature and recent cuts from be hosting a free lecture series, Abdelrah befriended Mouna sentatives, ambassadors and other the state have forced him to now rely featuring some of the geniuses Hashem Akil, a member of the leaders to let it be known that the mostly on his own means. behind Facebook. They will talk small Austin Syrian community Assad regime must go. “Back in June, FAFSA told me I’d about advertising and social earlier this year at a rally to sup- Egyptian native Dina Guirguis, qualify for a lot of loans, but a month media in a global environment. port movement toward democra- 30, was at the rally and told the or so later I got a notice that Con- UTC 4.122 at 7 p.m. cy in the Middle East during the story of a young protester in Tah- gress was undecided about the fund- Arab Spring, Akil said. Akil said in rir Square who had written down ing, and all of a sudden those loans 41 years of the Assad family’s re- his telephone number on his hand that were in the thousands became Today in history gime, the dictatorship has prevent- during the protest, so his mother zeros,” Merritt said. ed adequate coverage of brutality could identify his body in case he Tamir Kalifa | Daily Texan Staff Many undergraduates have done In 1982 to reach foreign shores. Demonstrators, many of whom belong to the Occupy Austin Pop legend Michael Jackson “Every once in a while we get RALLY continues on PAGE 2 movement, prepare signs prior to the start of the rally on 11th St. TUITION continues on PAGE 2 released his sixth album, Thriller, which would go on to become the best-selling record of all Caitlyn Pearson time, having sold circa 110 cuddles with her million copies to date. friend for warmth in Bloggers, supporters front of Austin City Hall Tuesday night as part of Occupy Austin. Occupy supply Occupy Austin Supply, a national program, has raised money to bring items to Occupy Quote to note with winter equipment Austin such as jackets and blankets to help them maintain By Nick Hadjigeorge Occupy Austin protester Brian [Fashion blogger their protests during Daily Texan Staff Natalie Garza] can Overman said the demonstrators the winter. ‘ are anticipating much colder days make elastic‘ waist Blankets, jackets, socks and other ahead, and they are continuing to materials have been donated to the look for ways to stay warm. bands look hot, Occupy Austin protesters to help “We are just beginning to expe- and lord knows them combat the temperature drop. rience the cold weather,” Overman Mary Kang Occupy Supply, a national pro- said. “We are just starting to look at Daily Texan Staff that’s hard to do. gram organized by the blog Fire- how we can brave the elements.” doglake, raised more than $100,000 Overman said the Occupy Supply supplies have been donated to the blankets donated so far.” sulated materials,” Patterson said. “It to bring supplies to Occupy protests clothing items feature the program’s demonstrators in addition to the Patterson said the demonstrators will be consistently cold in January, — Tolly Moseley around the country and has giv- logo and are produced in the United Occupy Supply materials. will need less blankets if they have and they won’t be able to withstand Blogger en more than 100 items to Occupy States by unionized workers. “Random people stop by and give sleeping bags designed to withstand freezing temperatures with what Austin, including hats, socks, jack- Occupy Austin protester Donato us blankets and other items,” Pat- colder temperatures. 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died while protesting. By Megan Strickland Daily Texan Staff “That’s the spirit of the Egyp- CONTACT US tian people,” Guirguis said. “They With finals far from her Main Telephone: know they are going to die, and thoughts, Charity Chukwu (512) 471-4591 they still are willing to go anyway.” dodged a joust from Amber Oli- As protesters chanted “from vas and rushed forward to knock Editor: Austin to Cairo, oppressive re- her opponent from her pedestal. Viviana Aldous gimes have got to go,” Guirguis She paused, caught her breath and (512) 232-2212 said the voices gathered in Texas stood in victory as her opponent [email protected] had already reverberated around lay in defeat. the globe. Journalism sophomore Chuk- Managing Editor: “I started tweeting your chants wu and audiology senior Olivas Lena Price and they started to retweet in were two of several students who (512) 232-2217 Egypt already,” Guirguis said. sparred with inflatable double- managingeditor@ Some protesters who have par- ended bludgeons in a portable ring dailytexanonline.com ticipated in Occupy Austin at- at SEC Showdown, an event host- News Office: tended the event, assistant English ed by the Texas Sports Committee (512) 232-2207 professor Sneval Shingavi among at Gregory Gym plaza Tuesday. [email protected] them. Shingavi said it is important Omar Fuentes, committee chair- to see the link between the Occupy man and management and infor- Multimedia Office: movements and the Arab spring. mation systems junior, said the (512) 471-7835 “We should be very savvy about organization wanted to offer stu- [email protected] this one percent that has told us dents a chance to relieve the stress that they do what’s in the best in- that arrives along with finals. Sports Office: terest of our economic benefit,” “We were looking for some- Tamir Kalifa | Daily Texan Staff (512) 232-2210 Shingavi said. “It’s the same one thing that would appeal to stu- Charity Chukwu and Amber Olivas spar in an inflatable ring on Gregory Gym Plaza at an event hosted [email protected] percent that tells Afghanis, and dents during this stressful week,” by the Texas Sports Committee to help students reduce stress during the final week of classes. Iraqis, and Libiyans, and Syri- Fuentes said. Life & Arts Office: ans and Egyptians that the Unit- There were no rules of battle as (512) 232-2209 ed States is working in their students entered the ring, Fuentes cial form of stress relief. all four. Each of these behaviors page on the center’s website for [email protected] best interests.” said. Some left the bludgeons alone “There is always a risk that can serve to increase the stress of suggestions to relax. Students Photo Office: Shingavi said bringing democ- and spent a few minutes bouncing these types of battles can become the moment and, in turn, under- can also visit the CMHC center (512) 471-8618 racy to Middle Eastern coun- in the ring, while others took full too competitive and increase anger mine their performance on ex- to visit the MindBody Lab, a lab [email protected] tries currently under oppres- advantage of the opportunity to or frustration, but barring that I ams. A good stress-management equipped with interactive tools sive regimes would be a dynam- take out their frustrations with fi- would expect this to be a fun way strategy can do much to make fi- to reduce stress, Bost said. Comics Office: ic issue, but that the U.S. should nals on their opponent. to increase activity and reduce nals week more manageable.” In addition, Bost said the cen- (512) 232-4386 not intervene. “It was fun,” Olivas said after her stress,” Bartholomew said. Students can bene- ter offers a 24-hour counseling [email protected] “If there’s one thing that we’ve match with Chukwu. “I got to not He said many factors contrib- fit from exercise sessions, line and recommends students learned from 10 years of U.S. mil- think about my tests as I as tried to uted to increased stress in stu- Bartholomew said. visit Sanger Learning Center to Retail Advertising: itary involvement in the Middle take down the other person.” dents during finals week. “Even a short, five minute strategize solutions for coping (512) 471-1865 East, it’s that where U.S. troops Chukwu said the showdown “The stress of finals week is of- walk has been shown to reduce with academic pressure. [email protected] go, democracy does not follow,” was a relief from working on final ten compounded by changes in anxiety and stress,” he said. Most importantly, students Classified Advertising: he said. assignments in classes. routine as students try to meet Jane Bost, associate direc- should remember to take care of (512) 471-5244 “It was definitely a nice the demands of multiple classes,” tor of UT Counseling and Men- basic health needs, Bost said. classifi[email protected] break from writing papers,” Bartholomew said. “Many stu- tal Health Center, said the cen- “It goes back to self-care,” she Chukwu said. dents stop exercising or sleep less ter sees many students who are said. “Sleep is extremely impor- John Bartholomew, professor of to find additional time. They of- stressed during finals and rec- tant. Exercise is important. Good kinesiology and health education, ten eat more junk food or ingest ommended students take advan- nutrition is vital, and social sup- said the session could be a benefi- lots of caffeine. In fact, many do tage of the Stress Recess web- port is necessary.” SUPPLY The Texan strives to present all information fairly, accurately and completely. If continues from PAGE 1 we have made an error, let us know about it. Call (512) 232-2217 or e-mail The College of [email protected]. they have now.” Liberty Arts Patterson said other factors high- FORUM College Tuition light the need for better supplies at and Budget Occupy Austin, such as the wind continues from PAGE 1 Advisory Committee chair chill factor and the regular plaza Hank Dugie pressure-washings. of a “degree in three” program similar to speaks about “Lady Bird Lake is so close to City the one in the College of Natural Sciences, their propos- COPYRIGHT a more flexible four year degree program als and student Hall, and the water can increase the Copyright 2011 Texas Student with stronger incentives to graduate on opinion on wind chill factor significantly,” Pat- Media. All articles, photographs time, a stronger role for the Dean’s Office tuition increase terson said. “When the city pres- during Town and graphics, both in the print and sure-washes the steps, it takes lon- in summer course selection and a reevalu- Hall Meeting on online editions, are the property of ger for the ground to heat up, which ation of merit pay increases, he said. Tuesday evening. Texas Student Media and may not be makes sleeping more difficult.” Once each college’s committee has es- reproduced or republished in part or Patterson said cold weather sup- tablished itself, they will be able to band in whole without written permission. plies are not the only materials in together and make more forceful sug- short supply, but also food and wa- gestions to TPAC, said committee chair Mary Kang ter. Hank Dugie. Daily Texan Staff “As the tempera- “We need to work university-wide and some are not yet established on their bers of the CTBAC and other liberal arts ture drops, peo- when we make opinions and sugges- own, Dugie said. students should ask TPAC members why ple will need tions so they can be unified college to ON THE WEB: TPAC did not survey students or do re- that is. FOR THE RECORD more ener- college,” he said. “That’s something that Occupy Austin pro- search on student opinion like the CTBACs “TPAC didn’t do nearly as much work in Correction: Because of a gy and pro- could happen in the future. It’s just a very testers prepare did before making their decision on tuition getting the student opinion,” he said. “We reporting error, Mondays page tein to han- bureaucratic process.” for Winter increase, said John Lawler, a Student Gov- really have a chance to let students know two news article about Stevie Ray dle the cold While the Liberal Arts CTBAC has been bit.ly/ ernment liberal arts representative. He said that it doesn’t have to be that predeter- Vaughan should have said he died dt_video weather,” Pat- around for a little over a year, most CT- that at the TPAC forum tomorrow, mem- mined tuition increase.” on Aug. 27, 1990. terson said. BACs have been around less than a year,

This newspaper was printed with pride by The Daily Texan and Texas THE DAILY TEXAN Student Media. Permanent Staff TUITION continues from PAGE 1 Editor ...... Viviana Aldous Associate Editor ...... Matthew Daley, Shabab Siddiqui the opposite of extending their ACC’s tuition was lower. field really competitive.” Managing Editor ...... Lena Price FOR THE RECORD Associate Managing Editor ...... Sydney Fitzgerald time at UT and have tried to grad- “The tuition increase is going to Ultimately, there are other ways News Editor ...... Matthew Stottlemyre Correction: Because of a Associate News Editor ...... Victoria Pagan, Colton Pence, Huma Munir uate in less than the recommend- impact who comes here,” Machado to improve education at UT and Senior Reporters ...... Jillian Bliss, Liz Farmer, Allie Kolechta reporting error, Monday’s page 2 Copy Desk Chief ...... Austin Myers ed four years in order to avoid said. “It’s going to give UT a new hiking tuition is not the best op- Associate Copy Desk Chiefs ...... Elyana Barrera, Ashley Morgan, Klarissa Fitzpatrick news story about the University Design Editor ...... Alexa Hart massive debt after graduation, said face. Number one, you’ll probably tion, said American studies senior United Methodist Church misstated Senior Designers ...... Mark Nuncio, Chris Benavides, Bobby Blanchard, Lin Zagorski Photo Editor ...... Andrew Torrey supply chain management junior see a lot less freshman. Why pay Nick De La Cruz. the church’s location. Associate Photo Editors ...... Ryan Edwards, Shannon Kintner Senior Photographers ...... Thomas Allison, Mary Kang Omar Ghani. when you can just transfer in?” “Texas has problems creat- ...... Lawrence Peart, Fanny Trang, Danielle Villasana Video Editor ...... Rafael Borges “I’m not going to take $6-7000 Graduate students have been ing an educated workforce,” De Associate Video Editor ...... Jackie Kuenstler Senior Videographer ...... Ashley Dillard in debt to stay here another se- affected in other ways due to the La Cruz said. “It’s not going to Senior Video Editor ...... Ben Smith Life&Arts Editor ...... Aleksander Chan mester,” Ghani said. “If people take loss of funding from the state, said be a winning strategy to increase Associate Life&Arts Editors ...... Katie Stroh Senior Life&Arts Writers ...... Ali Breland, Benjamin Smith, on more debt to graduate and not American studies graduate student tuition while cutting funding ...... Julie Rene Tran, Aaron West, Alex Williams Sports Editor ...... Trey Scott think about the long-term effects, Emily Roehl. for students.” Associate Sports Editor ...... Austin Laymance Senior Sports Writers ...... Nick Cremona, Christian Corona, Lauren Giudice, Chris Hummer it’s going to bite them later.” “It’s fairly common to see peo- Comics Editor ...... Victoria Elliot WHAT: TPAC forum Web Editor ...... Gerald Rich Some students have decided to ple take on complementary or sea- TOMORROW’S WEATHER Associate Web Editor ...... Ryan Sanchez Editorial Adviser ...... Doug Warren delay attending UT due to the ris- sonal jobs, I was working four last ing cost of tuition. International an- summer,” Roehl said. “There’s only WHERE: ACE 2.302 High Low Issue Staff Reporters ...... Megan Strickland, Sarah White, Andrew Messamore thropology senior Daniel Machado a few grants, and people just end up Sports Writers ...... Sameer Bhuchar Life&Arts Writers ...... Jessica Lee, Sarah-Grace Sweeney attended Austin Community Col- taking on more loans, and because WHEN: Today 4-5 p.m. Copy Editors ...... Brionne Griffin, Andie Shyong 63 40 Page Designers ...... Betsy Cooper, Allie Kolechta lege for his first two years of college money is so tight right now in the Comic Artists ...... Emery Ferguson, John Massingil, Claudine Lucena, Trish Do WHY: To gather feed back about ...... Betsy Cooper, Rory Harman, Tyler Suder and only recently transferred since humanities I think that’s made the I like it better with the... Columnist...... Samian Quazi recommendations from the TPAC. Web Staff ...... Bicente Gutierrez, Kayla Moses Photographer ...... Tamir Kalifa, Kiersten Holmes Videographers/Editors ...... Shila Farahani

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Iranian students sack British embassy GOP candidates try

By Brian Murphy & Nasser Karimi tough immigration The Associated Press

TEHRAN, Iran — Hard-line Ira- nian protesters stormed British dip- policy to court voters lomatic compounds Tuesday, haul- ing down the Union Jack, torch- ing an embassy vehicle and pelt- By Steve Peoples Enjoying a rise in national and ing buildings with petrol bombs in & Thomas Beaumont state polls, Newt Gingrich called in what began as an apparent state- The Associated Press a debate last week for an approach approved show of anger over the AMHERST, N.H. — The Re- that would grant legal status to ille- latest Western sanctions to pun- publican presidential contend- gal immigrants with longstanding ish Tehran for defiance over its ers are tying themselves in knots family and community ties. Since nuclear program. over immigration. then, he has been defending that ap- The hours-long assault on the Newt Gingrich is endorsing a proach from attacks by opponents British Embassy and a residential South Carolina law that allows po- who say it would amount to amnes- complex for staff — in chaotic scenes lice to demand a person’s immigra- ty for millions. reminiscent of the seizing of the U.S. tion status — a week after taking “What is it that you’re going to Embassy in 1979 — could push al- heat for advocating a “humane” ap- do? Are you really going to go in ready frayed diplomatic ties toward proach. Rick Perry, though defend- and advocate ripping people out of the breaking point. ing Texas’ in-state tuition for some their families?” he said. Iran’s parliament approved a bill illegal immigrants’ kids, spent Tues- In New Hampshire, Perry looked Sunday to downgrade relations with day campaigning with a hardline to regain his footing on the issue Britain, one of America’s closest al- Arizona sheriff in New Hampshire. that his dogged his campaign from lies with diplomatic envoys in the Vahid Salemi | The Associated Press And Mitt Romney is talking tough the outset. Islamic Republic. Dozens of hard-line Iranian students stormed the British embassy in Tehran bringing down the Union on immigration in his second White With Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio Calling Tuesday’s attack “out- Jack flag and throwing documents from windows on Tuesday in scenes reminiscent of the anger against House campaign, though he previ- at his side, the Texas governor, who rageous and indefensible,” Brit- Western powers after the 1979 Islamic Revolution. ously supported the idea of allow- opposes a border fence with Mex- ish Prime Minister David Cam- ing some illegal immigrants to stay ico, defended anew his signing of eron said that Iran’s failure to de- — the same phrase used after mili- But sporadic clashes persisted, in- Meanwhile on Monday, the U.S., in the U.S. legislation to allow in-state tuition fend the embassy and its staff tants stormed the U.S. Embassy in cluding some where police fired tear Britain and Canada announced Meanwhile, many voters say im- for children of illegal immigrants. was a disgrace and would have Tehran after the 1979 Islamic Rev- gas to disperse crowds, according to more sanctions intended to further migration won’t determine which “They are working toward get- “serious consequences.” olution and held 52 hostages for Fars, a semo-official Iranian news isolate Iran’s economy. candidate they’ll back for the GOP ting citizenship, and they pay full The late-afternoon demonstration 444 days. In the early moments of agency. Some protesters were arrest- A senior U.S. official has dis- nomination. Instead, they say they’re in-state tuition,” Perry said. “As the outside the British Embassy was or- that siege, protesters tossed out pa- ed, it said. missed Iran’s threats against NATO focused squarely on the economy sheriff knows, I’ve been fighting this ganized by pro-government groups pers from the compound and pulled The rally outside the British Em- missile defense installations in Tur- and jobs. illegal immigration issue for a de- at universities and Islamic seminar- down the U.S. flag. Washington and bassy — on a main street in down- key ahead of a visit by U.S. Vice The contortions by the Republi- cade. But the people of Texas made ies, and could not have taken place Tehran have had no diplomatic rela- town Tehran about a mile from the President Joe Biden to the key can candidates illustrate the straddle that decision.” without official sanction. However, tions since then. former U.S. Embassy — includ- U.S. ally and linchpin of NATO’s they’re attempting on a complex is- And yet, all that shifting by all such anti-Western rallies often draw Britain’s Foreign Secretary Wil- ed protesters carrying photographs southern flank. sue. In order to win the Republican those candidates may not matter to ultraconservative factions such as the liam Hague downplayed suggestions of nuclear scientist Majid Shahriari, Under the NATO plans, a limited nomination, they must court a GOP the bulk of conservative Republi- basiji, a paramilitary group run by of a hostage situation, saying there who was killed last year in an attack system of U.S. anti-missile intercep- electorate that is largely against any- can voters in Iowa, New Hampshire the powerful Revolutionary Guard had been “confusing” reports com- that Iran blamed on Israeli and Brit- tors and radars already planned for thing that could be called “amnes- and South Carolina, when the three that is directly controlled by Iran’s ing out of Iran. ish spy services. Europe — to include interceptors in ty” for illegal immigrants. But they states kick off the state-by-state ruling theocracy. By nightfall — more than three The U.S. and many allies fear that Romania and Poland as well as the can’t come off as anti-immigrant, a march to the GOP nomination. “Death to England!” some cried hours after the assaults began — Ira- Iran’s nuclear program could eventu- radar in Turkey — would be linked to stance that could alienate the inde- In interviews, several Republi- outside the compound in the first nian authorities appeared to have really lead to nuclear weapons. Tehran expanded European-owned missile pendents and moderates — not to cans said that while the GOP nom- significant assault of a foreign diplo- gained control of both British com- says it only seeks reactors for ener- defenses. That would create a broad mention Hispanics — they’d need to inee must be tough on sealing the matic area in Iran in years. pounds. Riot police surrounded the gy and research, but will not give up system that protects every NATO attract in a general election should border, they’ll choose the Republi- Chants called for the closure of embassy compound and officials the technology to make its own nu- country against medium-range they win the party’s nod to chal- can who can best fix the economy, the embassy and called it a “spy den” said all protesters were driven out. clear fuel. missile attack. lenge President Barack Obama. create jobs and beat Obama. 4 PINION HE AILY EXAN O Wednesday, November 30, 2011 | T D T | Viviana Aldous, Editor-in-Chief | (512) 232-2212 | [email protected]

OVERVIEW Gerrymandered confusion Graduate students deserve good teaching By Frank Male around. need to care about graduate classes and Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott red another salvo on Mon- Daily Texan Guest Columnist Just because lecturing is venerable does teach them as though they want students day in the ongoing duel between Texas legislators and federal judges not mean it is eective. Are you reading to gain expertise. over the set of newly drawn political district maps. e redistricting At a large public university such as UT, this in class when you should be paying However, critics say that the real educa- process, which generally occurs every 10 years to reect population teaching is important. We have 38,000 un- attention? Maybe instead you are texting tion graduate students get is through re- changes reported by the decennial U.S. census, is oen contentious dergraduates enroll in classes each year to friends or checking Facebook? No mat- search, and I’ve come to realize how true and always politically charged. e maps drawn by the Texas Leg- learn, and the University spends money ter what you are doing in class, learning is this is. In research, you don’t know what islature this spring have been under review by the U.S. Department attracting professors who do their best to rarely the focus. the answers are. You have to develop the of Justice because there is doubt that they conform to the terms of make classes worth students’ tuition. Lecturing is one of the worst methods questions, the experiments, the methods the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which seeks to protect minority voters When it comes to undergraduates, the of conveying understanding. It is a widely and the analysis. When you get results, you against political gerrymandering. In the meantime and suspecting that Center for Teaching and Learning brings cited claim that students only remember 10 have to prove them to a skeptical professor the maps will be declared illegal by the Justice Department panel, a the 16th-century concept of lecture into the percent of what they hear. And professors and a skeptical public. In short, you learn panel of federal judges in San Antonio recently proposed a new, fairer 21st century. David Laude, interim dean realize that, so innovative teaching meth- a lot. set of maps for use in the now-underway election cycle. of the College of Natural Sciences, is put- ods such as Just-in-Time Teaching, inqui- So why aren’t graduate classes like that? If Filing for candidates began Monday, and with the Legislature’s maps ting a strong emphasis on the teaching re- ry-based learning and the Moore Method classes are not important enough for teach- in legal limbo, the judges provided a legal alternative to avoid delaying quirements for professors and was a major have been introduced. ers to do more than dig up 10-year-old lec- the election cycle while the Justice Department deliberates. But, dis- player in the UTeach initiative to educate Professors of graduate classes realize that ture notes or even volunteer to teach, then satised with the judges’ proposals, Abbott has asked the U.S. Supreme future high school science teachers. People lecturing is not where the learning is. When why have them? If classes are vital for “a Court to halt the elections pending a legal resolution of the issue. He care about undergraduate education, and asked, they’ll say something like, “I expect formal graduate education,” why are pro- claims that Texas’ primary elections could be postponed to as late as rightly so. you to read the material and learn this all fessors so reluctant to put forth eort? It May 22. But some professors seem to forget that on your own.” While the honesty is great, cannot be that both are true. is obvious political move only adds more confusion to a process Ph.D. students still have to take classes. why are they wasting their time and their Graduate students are in a precarious which is already mind-boggling. at the legality of the maps is even ere is no champion for graduate educa- students’ time with monotone lectures? position: not quite teachers or researchers, in question suggests the maps’ clear pro-Republican bias, and looking tion. Every class that I’ve taken here is in Getting professors to even teach gradu- yet still holding a bachelor’s degree or two. at the maps removes all doubt. Voter turnout in primary elections is a large lecture format where a professor ate classes is dicult. In 2012, no one in e University does not appear to know already abysmal, and groups working to educate voters about the pro- talks at you for an hour or two, zooms out the physics department even requested to what to do with them. ey deserve to be cess, including many student groups of all political persuasions, should of the room, gives you a homework assign- teach two of the four classes required for taught — and taught properly. not have to face the additional challenge of trying to motivate people ment every once in a while and expects you graduation. to vote on a day that is in danger of becoming a moving target. to have perfect recall when the nal rolls Something needs to change. Professors Male is a physics graduate student.

THE FIRING LINE May we meet again soon, UT

The rivalry between UT and Texas A&M has been among the most storied in all of sports. A long chapter ended on Thanksgiving night with the final scheduled rivalry game. I was touched by the Showband of the Southwest’s tribute to the occasion by spelling “Thanks, aTm” on the field. I felt Texas-sized pride to be part of the last game. My pride was turned to disgust by some Aggies seated in the senior section who hissed and chanted “SEC.” Their behavior was crass and classless. I was embar- rassed and outraged. I want to extend an apology and affirm that this is not how most Aggies feel about our rivalry or your university. Thanks for the generous gesture and for 118 amazing years. May cooler heads prevail so that we meet again soon. Until then, just know that I will always be cheering for you to beat OU! Emily Shuchart Genetics sophomore, Texas A&M

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Rebuilding the holidays

By Samian Quazi Daily Texan Columnist

Nearly three months after wildfires devastated Bastrop County, more than 1,000 Bastrop children could be spending this Christmas without any new toys. The Bastrop Pink Santa Toy Drive is still in desperate need of gifts, and an acute lack of donations is quite possible. As one of the largest universities in this country, the UT student body has an opportunity to display its moral rectitude. I implore each student to purchase and donate one toy for this effort. Since 1989, the nonprofit organization Bastrop Pink Santa has provided new Christmas gifts for needy families’ children. The program served 20 families 22 years ago. The program’s giving has swelled throughout the de- cades, as Bastrop Pink Santa helped 356 families for a total of 1,006 children last year. As the devastating Labor Day fires destroyed more than 1,600 homes — making it the costliest wildfire in Texas history — Bastrop Pink Santa was not spared. The warehouse housing this year’s toy collection burned down, obliterating the organization’s entire inventory of toys collectively worth several thousand dollars. Since the fires occurred so close to the Christmas season on the calendar, the Pink Santa program has struggled to quickly col- lect donated toys to make up the loss. Several Austin businesses have since mobilized to address this need by hosting drop-off boxes for brand new toys. Sullivan’s Steakhouse in down- town Austin was the first to get involved by putting up a box right inside its door, and several neighboring businesses in the Warehouse District followed suit. Although most of the donation spots are along the 5th Street and Colo- rado Street area, businesses as far away as Loop 360 and South Lamar will accept toys. SUBMIT A GUEST COLUMN It’s not presents alone that matter to children. Since so much of the holi- The editorial board welcomes guest column submissions. Columns must be between 600 and 800 words. Send columns to [email protected]. day season in American culture has emphasized specific traditions such as The Daily Texan reserves the right to edit all columns for clarity, brevity and liability. the wrapped gift and the hope for something desirable at a certain day of the year, children naturally have high hopes for the sense of belonging that comes with a present. I ask you to commit purchasing and donating just one Christmas present EDITORIAL TWITTER for the toy drive, which ends on Dec. 10. The toy drive could easily meet its Follow The Daily Texan Editorial Board on Twitter (@DTeditorial) and receive updates on our latest editorials and columns. donation targets if just a fraction of UT’s large student population budgeted a few dollars for a new toy. Residents in the Bastrop Independent School District with children under 18 can also fill out an application for the Pink Santa Program, which are accepted at the Bastrop Police Department. RECYCLE Please recycle this copy of The Daily Texan. Place the paper in one of the recycling bins on campus or back in the burnt-orange newsstand where Quazi is a nursing graduate student. you found it. UNIV P5

Wednesday, November 30, 2011 NEWS 5 Nearly 400 prisoners in Texas serving life without parole FORAY IN THE FOYER

HOUSTON — A review of role. Tarrant County has 26 and Texas prison records shows ju- Bexar County 22. ries around the state have sent About a third of all counties 398 convicts to prison with no have at least one person serving chance of parole in the six years life without parole. since the life without parole law Overall, the Chronicle analysis took effect. showed 66 convicts were sent to Texas was the last state with death row in the same six years. capital punishment to adopt Supporters of the life with- life without parole as a sen- out parole option point to it be- tencing option in capital ing less expensive than follow- murder cases. ing through a capital murder The Houston Chronicle report- conviction with the death pen- ed Tuesday that 110 of the sentenc- alty. They also say the sentence es of life without parole came in offers the opportunity for being Harris County, more than a quar- reversed if new evidence or oth- ter of the state’s total. Harris Coun- er information leads to a finding ty also has more offenders on death of innocence for the convict. row than any other Texas county. The law was changed in Since the law went into effect 2009 to make juveniles ineligi- in September 2005, 11 convicted ble for life without parole. In killers have wound up on death the four years ending Septem- row from cases in the state’s ber 2009, life without parole most populous county. was given to 21 people under “Harris County is a tough law 18 who had been certified for and order county on the real- trial as adults. Eight of them ly bad actors,” Harris County came from Harris County. Ju- First Assistant District Attorney veniles no longer are subject James Leitner told the newspa- to the penalty. per. “That hasn’t changed.” The lifers also include 17 wom- To compare, Dallas Coun- en, according to the newspaper. ty, No. 2 in population, has 51 Tamir Kalifa | Daily Texan Staff convicts serving life without pa- — The Associated Press A student enters the Norman Hackerman Building, a recent addition to the UT campus, Tuesday morning. Texas officials defend scrapped voting maps UT lacks resources

By Sarah White be upheld.” on higher education reform. when you have a representative Daily Texan Staff He said there were some things “I think that it is important who actively reaches out to you to curate, prioritize that he would have done differ- to discuss whether an education like Sen. Seliger does.” Allegations that the new dis- ently in the redistricting process makes students prepared to enter a Henson said the organizers of trict maps produced in the 82nd if he was given the chance to re- career or makes them intellectual- the Texas Politics Speaker Series state legislative session discrimi- peat it, but it was a tremendous- ly stimulated,” Rubio said. “Because have tried to bring prominent public information nate illegally are unfounded, said ly hectic time and legislators did of the economic downturn, a lot of elected figures from across Tex- Kel Seliger, Texas Senator and the best they could. people are focusing on making sure as and the United States to the chairman of the Senate Select Seliger also spoke about govern- state colleges prepare students for a UT campus. He said this creates By Sarah White decision-making process.” Committee on Redistricting. ment budget cuts, water and trans- job, but I think both perspectives opportunities for students like Daily Texan Staff Kristi Fisher, spokeswom- James Henson, director of the portation issues within Texas, and need to be considered.” Rubio to establish and maintain an for the Office of Informa- Texas Politics Project and UT De- especially his experiences as a Rubio said she interned with connections with their repre- The city of Austin is looking tion Management and Analysis partment of Government lecturer member of the Senate Subcom- Seliger last spring, and she was sentatives and government. for information about which type at the University said UT has not interviewed Sen. Seliger, R-Ama- mittee on Higher Education Fund- excited to have the opportunity “One of the purposes of this of public data residents consider been able to conduct this type rillo, about redistricting in Texas ing. He said all functions of gov- to see him speak on campus. event is for students to have most important, but UT officials of research into the information and other issues at the Texas Poli- ernment need to be scrutinized for “He is certainly an elected offi- access to the speakers and to said they do not have the resourc- needs of the UT community. tics Speaker Series on Tuesday. effectiveness and efficiency, but cial who is concerned with mak- give them the opportunity to es to conduct similar research on “We don’t make a conscious Seliger said the redistricting higher education has some inher- ing sure that his constituents are ask questions directly of policy prioritizing University data. effort to investigate what infor- plans produced and passed under ent inefficiencies that make it hard well informed,” she said. “It’s rare makers,” Henson said. Matthew Esquibel, web su- mation the public wants,” Fish- his leadership — in response to to quantify its true value. pervisor for the city of Austin er said. “Honestly, we are so 2010 census data — were reviewed “People in Texas want val- Communications and Technol- bombarded by specific requests extensively by legal experts be- ue for their money, and Tex- ogy Management Department, that we spend most of our time fore they were submitted or voted ans object to waste in all forms,” said a poll was taken to help fulfilling these needs.” upon and received bipartisan sup- Seliger said. “The benefit of the city decide how to format She said her office does its best port in the Texas legislature. studying things like Eastern re- data on the city website, which to respond to all requests as long “By and large, I think [the map] ligion and philosophy is not is being redesigned. He said the as they do not violate any priva- is a good product,” Seliger said, “I immediately evident.” poll, which was distributed on- cy regulations, but office person- think it is a legal product.” However, he said it is impor- line, gave residents 25 votes to nel lack the resources to conduct He said the attempt by a San tant for students to learn how to indicate which sets of data they any type of investigation. Antonio panel of federal judges reason and read effectively, and considered most important. “The best we can do is look to implement a new map was an these types of courses can help “We thought that just releasing for common themes,” Fisher example of the judiciary over- students develop these skills data without knowing what people said. “We receive a lot of ques- stepping its boundaries. even though they may not have actually want would be a mistake,” tions about things like diversity “In this kind of situation, a direct monetary value. Esquibel said. “In general, the things and degree production. A lot of there is an almost irresistible in- “We should be exposed to all that we get public requests for fre- the requests we get every year clination to overreach one’s au- things that motivate thought, ideas quently — like health and city clerk have to do with the SAT scores thority and be involved in the and philosophy,” Seliger said. Kiersten Holmes | Daily Texan Staff documents — were very popular.” and the class rankings of stu- legislative process,” Seliger said. Jessica Rubio, government Senator Kel Seliger, R-Amarillo, speaks with James Hensen on He said voters were also giv- dents in the incoming class of “However, separation of powers freshman and constituent of Se- Tuesday afternoon in the Dean’s Conference room of the Gebauer en the opportunity to suggest that year.” is fundamental to the operation liger, said she was specifically Building. Seliger discussed problems with redistricting, water short- datasets that were not listed. Annette Buckley, research as- of our government and should interested in Seliger’s comments ages throughout Texas and higher education reform. “Overall, there were no great sistant and co-chair of the Stu- surprises [in the datasets that dent Association of the School were suggested],” Esquibel said. of Information, said the issue “A lot of the things that were might be a lack of resources. mentioned we already offer, She said it is easy to produce but not in the format that these data, but curating information Accusations force Cain to reassess run people wanted.” requires a significant time in- Esquibel said the poll results vestment, and UT might need to By Ray Henry day morning, a campaign spokes- Rep. William Panek, who endorsed In Iowa, Cain’s campaign has lost did not offer a lot of new informa- consider devoting more resourc- The Associated Press man had stated unequivocally that Cain at a news conference earlier some precinct-level supporters in tion, but it did help to reinforce es to managing and prioritizing Cain would not quit. this year, to pull his endorsement. light of the new allegations, Steve what his team already knew. the information it releases. ATLANTA — Herman Cain Cain denied anew that he had Panek said he rethought his position Grubbs, Cain’s Iowa chairman, said “It was really just one channel “What UT has to recognize is told aides Tuesday he is assess- an extramarital affair with a Geor- when White showed evidence that during an interview with CNN. of information that leads to the that as an institution with a lot ing whether the latest allega- gia woman, Ginger White, who she traded 61 text messages and cell “If people make contributions, decision about how to format the of information resources, peo- tions of inappropriate sexual be- went public a day earlier with alle- phone calls with the candidate. then we’ll keep the campaign doors new website,” he said. “It’s a way ple expect to receive data in a havior against him gations they had been “I felt like we were being lied to,” open and be able to keep paying to engage the community in the timely manner,” Buckley said. “create too much intimate for 13 years. Panek said. “I’m putting my name people,” Grubbs said. “Otherwise, of a cloud” for his “It was just a friend- in New Hampshire as a state rep Herman Cain will have to make a Republican presi- ship relationship,” he behind him and I just didn’t like decision whether he can afford to dential candidacy said on the call, accord- the way it was being played out.” keep moving forward.” to go forward. ing to the transcript. He Acknowledging went on: “With this the “firestorm” aris- latest one, we have to Need to have your ing from an accu- Herman Cain do an assessment as sation of infideli- to whether or not this wisdom teeth ty, Cain only committed to keep- is going to create too much of a ing his campaign schedule for the cloud, in some people’s minds, as removed? next several days, in a conference to whether or not they would be call with his senior staff. able to support us going forth.” Don’t go to extremes. “If a decision is made, different Saying the episode had tak- We have a research study. than to plow ahead, you all will be en an emotional toll on him and the first to know,” he said, accord- his family, Cain told the aides that Right now, PPD is looking for qualified participants ing to a transcript of the call made people will have to decide wheth- for a post-surgical pain relief research study by the National Review, which lis- er they believe him or the accuser. of an investigational medication. Surgery for tened to the conversation. “That’s why we’re going to give it It was the first time doubts time, to see what type of response qualified study participants will be performed about Cain’s continued candida- we get from our supporters.” by a board certified oral surgeon. Receive up cy had surfaced from the candi- White’s accusation of an affair to $500 upon study completion and the surgery date himself. As recently as Tues- prompted New Hampshire state is performed at no cost.

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TEXAS NORTH TEXAS SIDELINE Despite struggles from leader Longhorns prevail By Trey Scott Daily Texan Staff

With J’Covan Brown’s continuing offensive struggles, it looks like the Longhorns will have to learn to rely on other scoring threats. Tuesday’s 73-57 win over North Texas at the Frank Er- win Center was good progress. “We’re trying to be a bal- anced team,” said head coach Rick Barnes. “I think it’s really impressive that J’Covan didn’t force anything. He found a way to get his teammates involved.” Freshman point guard Myck Kabongo starred, scoring 16 BY THE NUMBERS points. Two other players scored in double-digits as well — Jonathan Holmes had 12, and Julien Lewis had 11. 2 “One of the biggest things we The number of games stress is when you’re open, you Lions defensive tackle have to shoot it,” Kabongo said. Ndamukong Suh “It’s something they practice. was suspended on Julien’s a great shooter.” Tuesday for stomping Kabongo wasn’t sure if Lew- on a Green Bay Packers is has the quickest release on player on Thanksgiving the team — he said he doesn’t day. watch film on his teammates’ shooting strokes — but Lewis has proven to be a nice catch- 2 and-shoot player. Elisabeth Dillon | Daily Texan Staff Ironically, two is also “He can score the ball, and Texas freshman Julien Lewis goes up for a layup in a 73-57 win against North Texas on Tuesday evening. Lewis’ 11-point effort was key for Texas, the number of players he wants to be a good play- helping to make up for a six-point effort from leading scorer J’Covan Brown. ever suspended in er,” Barnes said of Lewis, who the NFL for multiple reached double figures in proven to be a versatile op- range jump shots. are seeing more opportunities out Brown dropping his usu- games due to on the scoring for the fourth time tion as well, hitting one three- “We definitely know more to score than before.” al 20 points. The junior led the field instances. this season. pointer — his sixth of the year about the offense in terms of That will have to continue The 6-foot-7 Holmes has — as well as a flurry of mid- our spacing,” Holmes said. “We for Texas to win games with- BROWN continues on PAGE 7 5 The number of games Texas needs more than six Albert Haynesworth was suspended in 2006, and going from Brown to win nightly with the theme of stomping, stepping offense, almost by default. Like- on a Dallas Cowboys’ wise, the Longhorns are leaning players’ helmetless By Christian Corona on Brown for scoring produc- face. Daily Texan Columnist tion with six of last season’s top seven scorers gone. Back in January, the na- That’s why six points just tion’s leading scorer strolled won’t cut it. SPORTS into the Frank Erwin Center Going 3-for-10 from the floor BRIEFLY from Connecticut. when the likes of Jordan Ham- He handed Texas a heart- ilton, Tristan Thompson, Gary breaking one-point overtime Johnson and Cory Joseph sur- Valentine in as new Red Sox loss and went on to lead the Hus- round you is acceptable. But not manager replacing Francona kies to their third national title. this year. Brown entered Tues- Bobby Valentine will be Now, the Longhorns are hoping day as the country’s sixth-high- the new manager of the Bos- J’Covan Brown can provide the est scorer at 23.2 points per ton Red Sox, said sourc- same spark Kemba Walker did game but has cooled off recent- es close to the situation late for Uconn last season. ly. The junior guard is shooting Tuesday evening. Brown finds himself in a sim- 28 percent from the field in his Valentine has been a major Elisabeth Dillon | Daily Texan Staff ilar situation as Walker did last last two contests and has hit just league manager two times in Freshman point guard Myck Kabongo dribbles the ball up court against North Texas on Tuesday night. season — at a proud basket- one of his last seven tries from the past, in high profile stints Kabongo lead the Longhorns from the point all evening, with 16 points and seven assists. ball program starved for estab- beyond the arc. with the Texas Rangers and lished scoring threats. Three of Brown scored a career-high New York Mets. UConn’s top four scorers did not 35 points in a 10-point win over Valentine was one of the return a year ago, leaving Walk- two finalists for the job along WALKER continues on PAGE 7 Kabongo’s night paces Horns er to become the go-to guy on with Detroit Tigers third base coach Gene Lamont. As By Sameer Bhuchar their player all night. What peo- wood. Barnes appreciated not of Tuesday evening Lamont Daily Texan Staff ple realize with Myck out front only his speed on foot, but mental said he had received no word is that constantly getting beat up agility as well. Barnes said he was from the Red Sox regarding by teams setting ball screen. I especially pleased with Kabon- a decision. Texas said its recipe for victo- thought he did a terrific job to- go’s ability to learn as the game The hiring which is sup- ry was controlling the game tem- night. Offensively, he made good went on. posed to made official early po and managing space in the things happen, and defensively, he “Where he got better tonight, today comes a little after two half-court offense. Tuesday night, gets after it every night.” was when he would realize he months after former manager Myck Kabongo was the chef. But make no mistake, this was didn’t have anything, and he Terry Francona was informed Kabongo served up 16 points a stellar offensive performance would bring the ball back out and his contract would not be re- to go along with seven assists and for a team whose leading scorer, we flowed better,” Barnes said. newed for the 2012 season. four rebounds in 30 minutes of J’Covan Brown, has struggled the “That is his job.” Shortly after news was leaked play. But Texas head coach Rick last two games. Despite pushing the tempo, about problems in Franco- Barnes said what was perhaps Kabongo came into the game the Longhorns didn’t score much na’s personal life, and drink- most impressive about his game with happy feet right from the in the way of fast-break points ing and unrest within the Tuesday night wasn’t reflected in get-go. He found ways to slice — they only scored six points clubhouse. Information from his stat line. and dice his way to the rim and on the run — but Kabongo was Allen Otto | Daily Texan Staff ESPN was used in compiling “What I think he did that was draw fouls, as well as push the Connecticut’s Kemba Walker (left), shown here in a game last season this report. most impressive was he guarded full-court offense down the hard- KABANGO continues on PAGE 7 in Austin, put the Huskies on his back en route to a national title.

— Chris Hummer VOLEYBALL Adams looks to bid adieu to 40 Acres with title By Lauren Giudice these past couple years, I will use But we’ve got to keep going and Daily Texan Staff it these last weeks and just give I’m very honored.” it my all.” Adams has definitely left a Goodbyes are never easy. But During Texas’ sweep of Bay- mark at Texas. She has been an Rachael Adams’ time at the Uni- lor, Adams recorded her 1,300th important factor in helping the versity of Texas is coming to an career attack. This qualified her young Longhorns come togeth- end. Adams, along with the other for Texas’ career hitting charts. er this season. Although the Join us today at seniors on the squad, has been to She now ranks No. 1 all-time team started off with a bit of a three final fours in a row. Start- at Texas in hitting with a .493 shaky start, the team is now the 4 p.m. for a live ing Friday when Texas’ run in attack mark. No. 1 seed going into the nation- chat previewing the NCAA Tournament begins, “That’s crazy because there al tournament. She said this year Saturday’s game each game the team plays could have been amazing players that has been special because every- be her last in burnt orange. have come before me like Lauren one has worked so hard, espe- against Andrea Macias | Daily Texan Staff “I definitely want to give my Paolini and Brandy Magee,” Ad- cially the freshmen. Baylor. Senior Rachael Adams has left her mark at Texas, with numerous individual all to this team,” Adams said. ams said. “It’s kind of surreal to bit.ly/dt_chat achievements in her time in Austin, but she wants to finish it off with a title. “Everything that I’ve learned surpass their hitting percentages. ADAMS continues on PAGE 7 SPTS/CLASS P7

Wednesday, November 30, 2011 SPORTS 7

Texas needs FANTASY FOOTBALL a Kemba Walker-type season from Brown worth a look, it might be time to bench Rivers J’Covan By Chris Hummer Brown to Daily Texan Staff make a deep run in the It was a long week of football, with NCAA tour- games spanning from Turkey Day to nament this Monday night, so let’s examine who season. helped and who hurt your fantasy squad during the holidays.

Hot: 1. Kyle Orton, Kansas City Chiefs — Orton may not have played this week, but he still manages to be hot, thanks to another terrible start by Tyler Palko, who struggled in second appear- Elisabeth Dillon ance replacing Matt Cassel. Palko threw Daily Texan Staff for only 167 yards and, to make matters worse, tossed three interceptions. Or- ton — who was waived by Denver and WALKER continues from PAGE 6 picked up by Kansas City — should benefit from this and will most like- Rhode Island earlier this sea- of the Longhorns’ historic 74- ly step into the starting role this week- son, the only time he’s put up 63 victory at Kansas. end for the Chiefs to provide a steady- more than 20 shots while Walk- But getting ejected against ing hand. er topped 20 shots 12 times last NC State last week, a mis- 2. Donald Brown, Indianapolis season. Texas will need its lead- cue that essentially cost Tex- Colts — The Colts have been bad this ing scorer to be more aggres- as a win as the Wolfpack end- season, no doubt about it. But Brown, sive, rather than confine him- ed the game on a 24-9 run fol- once considered a first-round bust, has self to the corner opposite the lowing Brown’s fifth foul, raises been one of the few bright spots for Longhorns bench like he did a red flag. As fiery of a compet- them in the last few weeks. With nor- for most of the second half itor as Walker was, he never got mal starter Joseph Addai hampered Tuesday night. thrown out of a game. with injuries, Brown has seen an in- Donald Brownadmi | Associated Press Walker, who was a junior last To his defense, Brown doesn’t creased workload. And he has taken ad- Indianapolis Colts running back Donald Brown runs through a tackle against the Panthers on Sunday. Brown season like Brown is now, prac- have quite the supporting cast vantage. On Sunday, he ran for 80 yards has been a lone bright spot for the Colts of late, as he rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown this weekend. tically put a patent on game- that Walker had last season, al- and a touchdown. Brown might be winning step-back jumpers. though most of his teammates worth a look if you’re short on running only becomes worse when you con- ering his past production, but if you plays for a team with Tarvaris Jack- Brown hasn’t had any last-min- are freshmen with a lot of backs going into the home stretch. sider the talent on the roster. But that have a decent option behind Rivers, it son at quarterback. Second, he can’t ute outcome-altering shots to promise and room to improve. talent can’t overcome Rivers’ poor might be a good idea to sit him for a seem to stay on the field, as he was boast, but he has been clutch, Rookies accounted for all three Not: play. He has been a pick machine this while until he turns it around. lost yet again to injury this week. Rice scoring 12 of his 20 points in Longhorns that scored in dou- 1. Phillip Rivers, San Diego Char- season, leading the NFL with 17. This 2. Sidney Rice, Seattle Seahawks has been a rough play all season for the second half of the afore- ble figures against North Tex- gers — So much for being an elite weekend, he just couldn’t manage — Rice is one of the most talent- fantasy owners and if you can pack- mentioned contest against as and for 54 of their 73 points. quarterback. Rivers has struggled all to jump start the offense against the ed players in football, but he has two age him away in a trade in your run Connecticut. He had 21 after But for Texas to have any hope year and because of it, the Chargers Broncos throwing for only 188 yards things working against him that make to the playoffs, you might want to halftime in Texas’ 70-69 NCAA of reaching the NCAA tourna- are off to a terrible start at 4-7, which in a loss. It’s to suggest this consid- him a risky play in fantasy. First, he consider it. tournament loss to Arizona and ment, much less contending for exploded for 11 during a five- a conference or national title, it minute span in the second half will need Brown to step up. ADAMS continues from PAGE 6 KABONGO continues from PAGE 6 instrumental in the realization was a concern for us, because he is “They’ve had to get better even said. “She’s one of the best mid- of nearly all of them. He even fast. We wanted to get under screen continues from PAGE 6 faster and the roles that they’ve dles of the country. We’re really BROWN worked both sides of the court and make sure he couldn’t get to had to fill, they’ve been doing cherishing all the time we have on some of the plays. With 10:19 the paint area,” Jones said. “But Longhorns in scoring the first liams said. “We knew he was a great,” Adams said. “I couldn’t be with her and hopefully winning left in the game and a command- when we did try that he was able to four games of the year but has big-time player, so I followed any prouder of them.” each and every game so we can ing 57-40 Texas lead, Kabongo re- stretch the defense and knock down since then put up totals of 11 him everywhere he went. My Adams is currently second in keep playing with her.” fused to slow things down. He a couple of three. That’s six points and six points in the last two teammates were hyping me up the Big 12 in hitting percentage, Adams said her time at Texas snarled an offensive rebound away we thought we could get going the games. To Brown’s credit, he before the game, trying to get only behind teammate Sha’Dare has flown by. from his own teammate, gunned other way.” played smart basketball upon me to lock [Brown] up.” McNeal and fifth in blocks. She “I feel like just yesterday I was the ball down the court and made Kabongo’s performance was part realizing his shot wasn’t fall- The Longhorns will have to was named to the All Big 12 First making a to do list for stuff that I a cross-court bounce pass to Shel- of a fuller effort from the entire ing, finding ways to keep the get used to special attention team on Sunday. The work ethic want to bring to college,” Adams don McClellan for the easy layup. freshmen corps, but Kabongo was offense flowing. being paid to Brown. After the that Adams has learned through said. “It’s crazy how fast it goes.” North Texas head coach John- the undoubted field general in this “He’s picking his shots,” departures of Jordan Hamil- the program will help Adams as Adams has been a rock for ny Jones entered the contest with game, as he commanded the court Holmes said. “I don’t really ton and Tristan Thompson — she graduates and leaves UT. She Texas as the team lost a third a plan to handle Kabongo’s speed, like a player who has stepped on think it’s that he’s not shoot- who led the team in scoring is an advertising major, but hopes of its roster to injuries last sea- but he didn’t plan on the point the collegiate hardwood more than ing as well. It’s a long season, last season — Brown stands as to continue with volleyball. son. In 2010, she ranked No. guard hitting a pair of three-point- six times. and he’s being smart.” the team’s best scorer, by far. “I am just going to go with the 1 in the NCAA statistics with ers — he’s only made one all sea- And he can’t wait to get things re- Brown was harassed all “When J’Covan is scoring flow and see what happens,” Ad- a .443 hitting percentage. She son. Jones’ plan was to defend Ka- ally cooking. night by North Texas defen- a lot, they’re tough to beat,” ams said. says her experience at Texas has bongo from penetrating the paint, “I have to continue to execute, sive specialist Alzee Williams, said North Texas head coach Sophomore outside hitter Bai- been amazing. not seeing him as a player who make my teammates better and put who says Brown “stayed calm” Johnny Jones. “We tried to ley Webster said Adams will be “I couldn’t ask for more,” could step out and stroke the trey. them in easier positions to score,” despite shooting just 3-of-10 make sure other guys made missed next year. Adams said. “And I have It backfired. he said. “We’ll have to prepare that from the field. shots for Texas. And they day,“She’s month so day,important,” 2008 Webster no regrets.” “[Defending Kabongo’sC speed]LASSIFIEDS for UCLA.” “I did the best I could,” Wil- played well.” 3B

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TV REVIEW NEW GIRL Zooey Deschanel plays spacey ‘New Girl’ on Fox

Greg Gayne | Associated Press Zooey Deschanel and Jake Johnson play roommates in the Fox comedy “New Girl,” in which she plays a dorky and awkward girl surrounded by three bros.

By Aleksander Chan impossibly hip little sister of Daily Texan Staff a Disney princess. Whether

Tamir Kalifa | Daily Texan Staff you find her ratcheted sense Journalism and Spanish senior Natalie Garza also runs a fashion blog Closet de Natalie, based on the concept of thrift. She usually gathers Fox’s new hit comedy “New of twee endearing or insuf- pounds of donated clothes from Goodwill and other second-hand stores to turn into interesting and fashionable attire. Girl” is weird. The show, cen- ferable, it does not make up tered on a woman (Zooey De- for Jess’ inhuman, cartoonish schanel) who moves in with a characterization. Jess behaves trio of single guys she found so bizarrely sometimes, she on Craigslist and created by seems unreal. Fashion blogger gives thrifting advice Liz Meriwether (“No Strings Deschanel herself is a puz- Attached”), has a shaggy com- zle here, because it’s difficult edy sensibility to it. It’s quirky to parse just what she’s aim- By Jessica Lee her inner bargain hunter. store, though similar to Good- negative comments for her adven- and offbeat and loves itself ing for with her performance: Daily Texan Staff “After a couple months, I real- will, has a more upscale vibe. The turous style, but don’t expect her wholeheartedly for it. It’s like Is she cleverly playing up a fic- ized that I wasn’t going to be able clothes are all nicely arranged on to change what she wears to fit in an indie film, but one that’s tionalized, audience-projec- The Goodwill outlet store on to keep paying for new clothing,” racks, and overall, the store just anytime soon. When it comes to middling and difficult to like. tion version of herself, or is she Burleson Road is a madhouse Garza said. “I needed a cheap seems cleaner, Garza said. fashion pet peeves, Garza has one, The new girl in question is just using her spacey demean- on Saturday morning. Thrift- way to wear new clothes on the But do not expect to simply and it is prominent around the Jess (Deschanel), who comes or and bright, expressive eyes ers frantically pick through un- blog, and thrifting ended up be- walk into a thrift store and find UT campus. home early one day to find her to phone it in? You could just sorted bins scattered throughout ing the best way to have a lot of exactly what you are looking for. “I hate leggings as pants,” Gar- boyfriend with another wom- as easily argue that it’s this in- the giant warehouse looking for clothing options.” Garza explains that thrifting in- za said. “It’s so unflattering, and an. Hurt, she leaves him and exactness in her performance fashionable treasures. Many wear The blog that Garza thought volves going into a store with the it’s sheer!” takes up with a group of guys that makes it a failure. gloves to avoid touching under- was going to be just a fun hob- mindset that you could walk out Fellow blogger Tolly Moseley, who have the camaraderie of At the same time, “New garments that might not have by has since turned into a ma- with anything. the voice of Austin Eavesdropper, a buddy comedy: the sensi- Girl” flirts with the edges of been washed before donated. jor part of her life. Garza regular- “You have to go through a lot praises Garza’s fashion sense. “She tive slack- some fasci- The “ick” factor is high, but the ly finds herself staying up late ed- of crap to find what you want,” can make elastic-band waists look er Nick nating pop- pleasure in finding a great piece iting photos and coming up with Garza said. “Give yourself a cou- hot,” Moseley said. “And Lord (Jake John- psychology. makes it all worthwhile. witty titles for her blog posts rath- ple hours. With lots of dedication, knows that is hard to do.” son), the T h e j o k e Journalism and Spanish senior er than working on important you will leave with something you At Goodwill, Garza picks superficial would nor- Natalie Garza certainly knows her Jess is like the dorky, school assignments. never expected.” up one of those skirts with an pretty boy m a l l y b e way around the chaos. She holds And her dedication shines Garza said the best part of elastic waist. She begins to Schmidt t h at Je s s’ up a Bill Cosby-esque sweater, in- yet impossibly hip through the blog. Garza’s ability to blogging is the positive feed- sift through the items she has (Max moving in spects it for any possible mysteri- take something as absurd as that back she receives from readers. placed in her shopping cart, de- Greenfield) little sister of a Disney with total ous stains, remarks that she thinks Bill Cosby sweater and morph it Fashion blogger Jessica Quirk, ciding what she would actual- and wise- strangers she can make something of it, and into something that looks like it the face behind style blog What ly wear. The five-pound wed- guy Win- princess. Whether you is risky be- tosses it into her shopping cart. could have been retailed at Urban I Wore, complimented Garza on ding dress gets discarded. Find- ston (Lam- cause they The thrifting aficionado started find her ratcheted sense Outfitters is pure talent. one of her first outfit posts. Gar- ings in hand, Garza heads to the orne Mor- might turn her style blog, Closet de Natalie, a “I’m never going to be able to za was ecstatic. Quirk is one of checkout where the salesperson ris) come out to be year ago with the hope of providing of twee endearing or go back to buying everything re- Garza’s biggest style icons, and weighs the load, and charges together crazy; here, fashion inspiration to her readers tail,” Garza said. “It’s just not go- the comment was a huge ego her a mere $1.39 a pound. f o r g r e a t insufferable, it does it’s the opin the same manner that the blogs ing to happen.” boost for the fashionista. And with that, she heads home s c e n e s posite, and she reads inspire her. She had no not make up for Jess’ For the thrifting novice, Garza But blogging isn’t without its to style the items for the blogo- o f m a l e she’s made idea that the blog would bring out suggests starting with Savers. The downsides. Garza has received sphere to enjoy. friendship. inhuman, cartoonish to be the They’re full loony one. of ribbing characterization. I t w o u l d jokes and be some- h a v e a n thing clev- Art exhibit offers look at professors’ work easiness to er of “New them that Girl” to By Sarah-Grace Sweeney Lawrence feels genuine. sketch a comedy about how Daily Texan Staff McFarland, Together they make a three- women entering male-domi- photography person straight man for the nated spaces are conveyed as When college art students see professor in oddball Jess, who sings-nar- unknowable freaks, but the the work of a professor on dis- the College rates through scenes, breaks show lacks any sort of strong play, the effect can be similar to of Fine Arts into uncoordinated dances and focus that those insights seem seeing a high school teacher out- stands in front speaks in stilted, infantilized more like coincidence. It also side their classroom. It’s a little of his work. speech. Their interactions are makes Jess’ strangeness all the strange. But for the art students, The gallery, growing more winsome with more alienating. their professors’ work becomes a which is being each episode, even if Jess’ an- “New Girl” may not be a featured in the real life example of the processes tics are becoming more intol- creative success, but its ratings and techniques they are taught in Department of Art and Art erable; one episode was about upswing could ironically pave the classroom. History Faculty her overcoming her inability the way for future shows with On Dec. 1, the Visual Arts Cen- Exhibition, to say “penis.” its indie auteur styling and a ter will host an Artist Talk to includes his It all comes down to its di- better grip on themselves to learn a little more about the moti- images from visive star, Zooey Deschanel, see the light of day. The show vation and ideas behind the work the American whose image as a manic, pix- is early into its run and could of six of the ten faculty members West and parts ie-dream girl is taken for full find its way. Right now, it’s too whose art is currently on display of Italy. force: Jess is like the dorky, yet “adorkable” for its own good. in the Mezzanine Gallery. The talk is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and is Kiersten Holms free to all. Daily Texan Staff “It’s kind of weird to see your New Girl professors’ work because in class you view them as your superi- by interim department chair Lee theme to the exhibit, but there WHAT: Faculty Exhibition Artist Created by or,” studio art sophomore Abby Chesney, who has some of his are themes to some of the indi- Talk Liz Merriwether Clinton said. “It’s strange to see own printmaking on exhibit. He vidual artists’ collections. them in a vulnerable position noted it would be a good oppor- Photography professor Law- WHERE: VAC Mezzanine Gallery Starring: Zooey Deschanel and to look at their work [and tunity for those skeptical of the rence McFarland has photo- Airs: Tuesdays at 8 p.m. see them] as an artist rather than value of the arts to hear facul- graphs of the American West as a professor.” ty perspective and see what they on exhibit from sites of histori- WHEN: Dec. 1, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Network: Fox Clinton, who attended the grand are creating. cal value between the period of Grade: B- opening of the faculty exhibit, has “They will be talking about 1804-1890. He said he is looking WEB: utvac.org only taken a course from one of ideas behind their work. That’s forward to taking questions and the professors whose work is on mostly what the faculty like to talk talking about the motivations be- display, but said seeing all the fac- about,” Chesney said. “What it is hind his work. TICKETS: Free ulty art made her excited for some you’re trying to say, how can you “I’ve been going to historic classes and scared for others. make it more meaningful and ar- sights where important events FOR “I would really like to hear from ticulate it better visually — those happened to see how that af- the art school faculty and their STORIES professors I haven’t had yet have are the issues that drive the fac- fects culture today,” McFarland work can attend. WEB VIDEOS to say about their work,” Clinton ulty in their own work and what said. “Sometimes it really af- “You can get an understand- EXCLUSIVE said. “I think it would be a great they will talk about.” fects people. Sometimes there’s ing of what the commitment is PHOTO GALLERIES opportunity to get an idea of what There are ten faculty members nothing there.” to be a professional artist,” Mc- & MORE their classes are like and what they with work on display, and six While the talk will be specifi- Farland said. “The opportunity value in art.” have volunteered to discuss their cally valuable to art students, any- to meet, see and listen firsthand @dailytexanonline.com The event will be moderated work. There is no overarching one inclined to learn more about is a rare opportunity.”