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Mathematical sciences senior Shelby Thompson (right) interviews economics junior Emily Spears for her radio show.
Promoting accessible research will be the central focus for Texas A&M University Libraries as they celebrate the 11th annual International Open Access Week Monday through Sunday. Open Access Week is a global effort among libraries and research institutions that started in 2007. According to the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition, open access is defined as “the free, immediate, online availability of research articles combined with the rights to use these articles fully in the digital environment.” This year’s campus events will include a documentary screening and lectures from Texas A&M’s dean of libraries and the co-founder of Retraction Watch. Director of the Office of Scholarly Communications Bruce Herbert has organized Open Access Week at A&M since the university started participating in 2013. “Open Access is an issue that libraries have embraced all over the world,” Herbert said. “It’s a really simple idea, but it’s really powerful.” According to Herbert, there are more than 100,000 scholarly journals in the world, and about 20,000 of them are open access. Texas A&M University Libraries currently subscribes to about 75,000 journals and pays about $24 million per year in subscription fees. “[Many students] conduct some kind of research and many times, they publish their work,” Herbert said. “You do all that work, you submit it to a journal, and then we have to buy it back, and you don’t get paid anything. It’s crazy.” However, open access journals don’t require a subscription fee and only charge the author a small fee to publish an article. Digital Collections Management Librarian David Lowe said using open access journals is the best option for research authors and consumers. “We see the cost [of journal subscriptions] going up way beyond inflation rates [and] even profit rates of other businesses of other industries,” Lowe said. “Open access [allows the libraries to] provide access to [journals] with different arrangements of making sure the money goes to the right places so that people get paid for the work that they do.” Open access also applies to textbooks. Biology senior lecturer Andrew Tag helped put open access textbooks into use in all BIO 111 and 112 classes this semester. Normally, the biology textbooks cost around $200, but now they use OpenStax. According to Herbert, this change has saved about $600,000. “[Biology instructors] already knew that a significant proportion of our students did not get a textbook, and it wasn’t because they didn’t want one,” Tag said. “Even a used textbook is not cheap.” Using a free online textbook has given the professors more flexibility in designing coursework because introductory courses do not need some of the information present in commercial textbooks. Students are also given the option to use the free online textbook or to buy the printed copy for around $50. “One of the cool things that I’ve seen is that I have students come in now with [the book on their] tablet, and they’re taking notes in the actual book,” Tag said. “Before, that almost never happened, partly because they would have this enormous text that weighed like 500 pounds, and they’re blowing out a disk in their back carrying it across campus.” The university libraries also help faculty and graduate students publish their research in open access journals with the Open Access to Knowledge Fund. Associate professor of veterinary integrative biosciences Sarah Hamer has published four articles using OAKFund. “As our research team is growing, we’re able to do more research and publish more papers,” Hamer said. “We really want others to be able to read and build on our research findings, and we would hate for there to be a barrier.” For a full list of Open Access Week events, visit library.tamu.edu.
Underground voices of A&M KANM Student Radio DJs share new sounds with fellow Aggies By Claudia Soto @cisoto98 With a passion for music at the helm, Texas A&M’s student-run radio station has been welcoming new and old staff members to their studio this semester, along with a new faculty adviser. KANM DJs continue to bring their underground music to the surface as its
members are encouraged to explore new sounds that everyone can tune into. Instructional assistant professor of sociology and KANM adviser Warren Waren said the station sees a lot of students who want to share their passion for specific genres of music. “I’m delighted that students not only have a lot more opportunities to hear new music, but like what we do at KANM,” Waren said. “I think it’s really helpful and healthy for young people to be passionate about music and to share it.” Applied mathematical sciences senior
Shelby Thompson is a longtime member of KANM, now serving as station manager. Thompson said the station’s staff focuses on presenting a wide variety of new music for students to discover. “It’s a lot of people who appreciate more underground music, so they really want to find artists that they think other people will enjoy and spread that,” Thompson said. “Inherently, more people that join tend to like underground, but there’s definitely variety when it comes to that.” RADIO ON PG. 4
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A decade later: The 2008 financial crisis Texas A&M researchers reflect on the great recession and its causes By Henry Mureithi @HenryMureithi5 September 2018 marked 10 years since Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy, throwing the global financial industry into crisis and sending the U.S. economy into the worst recession since the Great Depression. According to Bureau of Economic Analysis data, the economy is now growing stronger at an annualized quarterly pace of 4.2 percent, with unemployment at just 3.7 percent after spiking above 10 percent in 2009. Some financial professionals predicted the crisis, with varying arguments, ac-
cording to Anwer Ahmed, the department of accounting’s Ashley ‘88 and David Coolidge ‘87 chair in business. “We just got a paper accepted for publication which shows that bank executives and directors with prior crisis experience did foresee or predict the 2008 crisis and took steps to mitigate the effects, such as limiting their exposure to mortgage-backed securities,” Ahmed said. Regardless, Ahmed said most people in mainstream finance did not foresee or predict the depth of the crisis. “They were earning such high fees or compensation from the transactions they engaged in that it distracted them from questioning the reasonableness of their assumptions,” Ahmed said. With the benefit of hindsight, Ahmed said the financial crisis was deepened by some mix of government policies and pri-
vate-sector actions. “It was a combination of factors including government policies such as keeping interest rates low to stimulate the economy, deregulation of banking and inadequate supervision of markets like the credit default swaps market,” Ahmed said. “[Other factors included] incentive systems that motivated excessive risk-taking and deal-making, insatiable demand for securities that were considered low risk but offered relatively high returns and bursting of the real estate bubble.” Some, like Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman, argue that the government did not spend enough time and energy helping homeowners, which would have prevented some of the worst effects of the crisis. FINANCIAL ON PG. 2
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The Southside conservation overlay has been a source of debate and discussion in the historic neighborhood located adjacent to Texas A&M. The overlay, proposed by residents of the Southside area, would restrict the construction of new buildings to a maximum height of 33 feet, require protection of trees greater than 8 inches in diameter during construction and set a minimum lot size of 8,500 square feet for new lots, according to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Rohan Sethi, accounting sophomore and Student Government Association vice president of municipal affairs, said while these proposed changes are not directed at student renters, there is concern about the future impact to students who live in the neighborhood. “Student government has been proactive about this conservation overlay because regardless of the explicit content, there is a possibility that in the future they could allow more restrictions on that neighborhood which would affect students,” Sethi said. Though no such restrictions are currently proposed, Sethi said many students in the Southside area are con-
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cerned about regulations that could make it difficult for groups of students to cohabitate. “There has been a lot of anti-student rhetoric, especially on restricting the number of unrelated [residents] in households from a maximum of four to two or three,” Sethi said. Julie Schultz, owner of Schultz Engineering and long-time resident of College Station, said although the overlay won’t directly affect students, it could make it easier for the neighborhood to impose restrictions on student renters in the future. “I think it’s personally setting a precedent,” Schultz said. “The actual implications are pretty minor. I believe that if this happens then they will move forward with additional overlays in other areas or stricter rules in the overlay that succeeded which could affect student renters.” Fred Dupriest, engineering professor at Texas A&M and resident of Southside, said the overlay was proposed in a concerted effort by residents to preserve the neighborhood’s historic integrity. “We’re trying to protect the character and we think these rules do not restrict homeowners in any way,” Dupriest said. “We provide character that we don’t have anywhere else in the city that both homeowners and students come here for.” The overlay encompasses the neighborhoods of South Oakwood, Dulaney
FINANCIAL CONTINUED “I am not aware of any evidence to support this argument,” Ahmed said. “If people were granted loans that they could not afford, then it is not clear that government refinancing would have prevented the crisis.” The primary cause of this financial instability was the housing bust, according to James Gaines, chief economist at the Texas A&M Real Estate Center. “The housing bust was created because people were allowed to buy housing with little credit,” Gaines said. “They were buying housing way over their capacity to pay for it. And then that ultimately, over the course of three or five years, caught up with it and people started defaulting on loans.” Gaines said the housing bust, and the systemic risk created by the easy sale of home mortgage-backed securities, explains why the financial crisis was so deep. “All of a sudden, people were getting loans to buy a home, regardless of their credit qualifications because the the institution making the loan knew they didn’t face the collection risk,” Gaines said. Ahmed said the Federal Reserve’s widely unpopular but effective bank bailouts helped put the economy back on track. “The Federal Reserve had to step in to save the banking system because without
and parts of College Park. For students, Dupriest said there is no need for concern. “I don’t see any impact on students or any impact on housing and development,” Dupriest said. “It is simply legally not there in the overlay. It can’t easily lead to anything else. Once it’s approved that’s the end of it.” Elianor Vessali, candidate for College Station City Council Place 4, said engagement is an important way for student renters to protect themselves from proposals that could threaten their housing. “I encourage students to talk to the property owner or management because only the property owner can defend their interests,” Vessali said. Sethi said involvement is essential for student residents on Southside and anyone concerned about the implications of the overaly on other College Station neighborhoods. “Even if you don’t live in Southside neighborhood, you probably know someone that does,” Sethi said. “Get engaged with city council on the issue. It’s a good step to begin this city engagement that students should be a part of. You don’t have to move at all if you call your city council members.” The College Station City Council will vote on the Southside Area Conservation Overlay Proposal on Dec. 13 at City Hall. Discussion on the vote is open to the public.
that, the crisis would have been worse and more widespread,” Ahmed said. At the time of the crisis, assistant professor of finance David Skeie was working at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, which supervises and regulates financial institutions in addition to its typical role implementing monetary policy. He recalled how former Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York Timothy Geithner stressed the importance of exploring all options for stabilizing the financial industry. “He always projected a real sense of calm,” Skeie said. “But in meetings, well back in August of [2008], when [there was] the first sense [that] there could be a crisis, he was doing everything to figure out how to keep things from blowing up.” Skeie said despite legitimate criticisms of the decisions that were made by government officials during the crisis, people should keep in mind the entire picture of the situation that these officials were responding to. “I think there’s definitely a lot of blame that could go around for what led up to the crisis,” Skeie said. “But it wasn’t so much anybody particular’s fault. I don’t think anybody was especially negligent in any of these exact different bodies. It’s just simply not thinking outside the box about what potentially could really go wrong.”
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“Coraline” a light Halloween treat Life and Arts writer says stop motion film offers eerie visuals and a meaningful message Keagan Miller
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he creepy Halloween children’s movie “Coraline” is done entirely in stop motion. It tells the story of a young girl, Coraline, who moves with her family to an eerie, secluded house that is shared by a few other frightening characters. After crawling through a portal to a parallel world, Coraline finds herself fighting for her life against surreal creatures masquerading as friends. The film is bizarre, especially for a kids’ movie, and relies heavily on creep factor, which it elicits through unsettling images of unnaturally shaped people with buttons for eyes. The first part of the film is based in a sense of childlike wonder, while the second part twists this into terror and confusion. The movie warns of things too good to be true and teaches the value of
appreciating the world you live in. It’s a good message for children and one that is delivered artfully and effectively. The parallel world mirrors the real one, but everything seems a million times better. The cats talk, the neighbors are fun and friendly, the colors are bright and vibrant and it never seems to rain, despite the storm that persists in the real world. It’s a spectacle. It’s a dream — until it becomes a nightmare. Stylistically, “Coraline” is absolutely brilliant. The stop-motion effects are so good and so true to the themes of the film. The Tim Burton-esque landscape alone is enough to keep you immersed in the story, and the horrifying fight against evil is really just icing on the cake. Because the film is done entirely in stop motion, there isn’t any traditional acting to mention. The voice-acting, however, was impeccable. Dakota Fanning was perfect as Coraline, and every supporting cast member became their character. Sometimes bad voice acting
can distract from a performance, but all the characters of “Coraline” sounded perfect and ever so slightly sinister. Their performances didn’t distract from the film, but added to it. The real credit goes to the stop-motion technicians who bring life to the in-depth world in which the characters reside. The filmography is what makes the movie. I would absolutely recommend seeing “Coraline.” It is a kids’ movie, but it’s still entertaining for adult audiences as well. Furthermore, it’s perfect preparation for Halloween season. The film is good, creepy and meaningful, but also light and fun. The stop-motion spectacle is beautiful to watch, and certain scenes will really make you laugh. It teaches about the value of family, and how some good things aren’t as good as they seem. MSC Aggie Cinema will screen “Coraline” on Friday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. in MSC 2406. Keagan Miller is a psychology junior and Life & Arts reporter for The Battalion.
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Dua Lipa’s new songs shine in self titled re-release “Complete Edition” includes collaborations with Silk City, Martin Garrix, Sean Paul and BLACKPINK Ronnie Mata
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ua Lipa’s self-titled debut album was already a solid offering, but the seven new songs in her new deluxe edition complete the package. The English singer has been on a collision course with stardom since her early YouTube days. Dua Lipa has since become a household name that most people can pronounce, despite the singer only having one album under her belt. “Dua Lipa: Complete Edition” is a re-release of the same album with seven new tracks and a live performance of her summer hit, “New Rules.” Clocking in at one hour and 29 minutes, this album is full of personality, energy and a whole lot of potential for the “IDGAF” singer. All of the tracks have a genuinely commendable vocal performance from Lipa. Her voice has a signature gravelly nature to it and then jumps into a pow-
erful upper octave that will push your speakers to the limit. The best songs on this album for me have Lipa’s voice in its purest form, exposed and clear of the cluttered feel pop music can often have. “New Love” pairs R&B elements with a haunting choir and synth layers for a truly great track. “Be the One” is my choice for the best song on the album. The song combines spacey synth attack with dreamy harmonies in the chorus for an 80’s pop feel. Even though I hold Lipa in high regard, I don’t think the majority of the songs on this album do their best to push the envelope of what she can do. Steady pop drum kit samples and trope lyrics do nothing to “Blow Your Mind.” For a lot of songs on this album, the quality didn’t surpass “okay.” However, the new additions shift my thoughts on the album as a whole. The tracks Lipa adds are collaborations she’s had with other artists like Martin Garrix, Calvin Harris and BLACKPINK, on top of two new original songs, “Run-
ning” and “Want To.” “No Lie,” featuring Jamaican rapper Sean Paul, is a reggaeton-style piece showing off Lipa’s versatility. “Electricity,” her collaboration with EDM duo Silk City, is an electrifying addition to the tracklist, putting her voice front and center. As exciting as the idea of having a bilingual track with South Korean girl group BLACKPINK is, the song doesn’t surpass my expectations. But it does deserve praise because we love a multicultural queen. Dua Lipa got a running start in the industry, and this album — apart from her undeniable charisma — makes it easy to understand why. Judging by how great she sounds live and the names that want to work with Lipa, we can expect great material from her in the future. “Dua Lipa: Complete Edition” is available for streaming on all popular music services. Creative Commons
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Dua Lipa’s new album features seven new tracks and a live performance.
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Aggies swim against the Crimson Tide Women earn another win while Men take a second loss in Saturday meet Hannah Underwood @hannahbunderwoo The Texas A&M men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams took on Alabama on Saturday, and the women won 178-117 while the men fell 149-132. The women moved to 2-0 on the season, and the men dropped to 1-2. The women took an early lead with a win by the 200 medley relay team, consisting of Raena Eldridge, Anna Belousova, Emma Carlton and Golf Sapianchai. Belousova also placed first in the 100-yard breaststroke with 1:01.28 and the 200-yard breaststroke with 2:13.96. Eldridge earned second place in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 23.33, with Sapianchai following in third with 23.44. Benjamin Walker (54.58) and Raiz TjonA-Joe (55.64) earned the men a 2-3 finish in the 100-yard breaststroke. Adam Koster and Mike Thibert added a 2-3 finish in the
50- and 100-yard freestyles. Walker also placed first in the 200yard breaststroke with 1:59.35, with Jacob Schababerle placing second with 2:03.80. Walker added another first place victory in the 400 IM in 3:54.53. The women notched a 1-2-3 finish in the 200-yard freestyle, starting with Claire Rasmus in 1:49.24. Katie Portz and Monika Gonzalez-Hermosillo followed in 1:49.96 and 1:50.58. Portz led the women in the 100-yard freestyle in 51.10. Sydney Pickrem earned first place in the 100-yard backstroke with 54.57. Kara Eisenmann followed in fourth in 56.27. Taylor Pike finished first in the 200-yard butterfly with 1:59.13. Jing Quah followed in second with 2:00.05, and Camryn Toney in fourth with 2:03.60. Pickrem also placed first in the 200-yard backstroke in 1:57.78. Eisenmann followed in fifth with 2:03.75. Pike and Quah notched a 1-2 finish in the 100-yard butterfly in 54.54 and 54.77. Caroline Thiel followed in fourth with 56.23. Angel Martinez placed second in the 200-yard butterfly in 1:48.67, with Mateo
Gonzalez following in fourth in 1:49.25. Martinez (48.87) and Gonzalez (50.12) also placed second and fifth in the 100-yard butterfly, with Connor Long coming in fourth in 50.07. Haley Yelle placed first in the 500-yard freestyle with 4:52.55. Rasmus followed in third with 4:58.77. Yelle also placed second in the 1650-yard freestyle in 17:01.13. Felipe Rizzo earned the men first place in the 1650-yard freestyle with 15:46.07. Luke Stuart followed in fourth in 15:53.67. Rizzo also placed second in the 500-yard freestyle in 4:32.01. Stuart followed in fourth in 4:33.80, and Mark Schnippenkoetter in fifth in 4:33.89. Clayton Bobo (1:39.48), Schnippenkoetter (1:41.93), and Long (1:42.21) notched a 2-3-4 finish in the 200-yard freestyle. Both diving teams earned first place victories in the one-meter diving event, with performances by Sam Thornton and Haley Allen. Thornton and Charlye Campbell also placed first in three-meter diving. The Aggies’ next time in the pool will be Nov. 2 against Texas at the Jamail Texas Swim Center.
Since its return in 2017 after a year-long hiatus, Thompson said the station hopes to remain strong. “We had a really well-established radio for a while and then it kind of fell apart and so we’re kind of in the process of bringing it back and redefining who we are, which is pretty cool,” Thompson said. “I’m really lucky this semester that a lot of the officers are really proactive in their roles.” KANM opens doors to the radio industry, and students with majors and minors of all kinds are welcome to join. New members of KANM help bolster the station’s reputation and bring their own unique perspectives to the station with their own shows. Thompson describes her first show at KANM to be initially overwhelming, but quickly grew comfortable that semester. DJs vary at KANM yet are encouraged to be themselves, even for those who have on-air personalities. KANM includes specialized shows and even podcast shows. Shows with co-hosts can sometimes clash in music taste, but some are alike and eager to work together. Psychology senior and new member Sam Clark was excited and worried before her first show. Despite her fears, Clark expected to be at ease working alongside Thompson, a friend she’s had through her years at A&M. Clark reminisced on how she believes music to be the basis of their friendship. She looks forward to the time they’ll have together airing their show, and reflected on the positivity of the community at KANM. “The radio itself has been a really cool thing to bring friends together,” Clark said. KANM is on the air 24/7 on kanm.tamu.edu where the show schedule can be viewed. Shelby and Sam’s show, sam and bee’s buzz, airs every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m.