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UT looks to President for goals, answers Speech attempts to clear up tough decisions made in troubling economy

Derek Stout | Daily Texan Staff

UT President William Powers Jr. delivers his annual State of the University speech.

UT System invests thousands for land in virtual reality By Alex Geiser Daily Texan Staff Hundreds of universities around the world have used Second Life in the classroom to an extent, but the UT System is the first statewide university system to plunge into the virtual world. Second Life is a virtual 3-D landscape, owned by Linden Labs, where users develop 100 percent of the content. People can create their own avatars and navigate around the virtual world, free of charge. But to create a place to live users must purchase land. The never-ending online grid expands with each new island purchase. The System purchased 49 islands at $700 a piece, spending an additional $147.50 a month on maintenance, for a total of $86,730 this year. Each of the 15 UT campuses were given three virtual 16acre islands, while four went to the executive vice chancellors. Before the allocation of islands three weeks ago, UT Austin already owned five. The Division of Instructional Innovation and Assessment at UT allotted space on the islands and

offers three faculty training courses for curious instructors to learn the basics of Second Life. The instructors can then offer their classes, discussion sessions and office hours using Second Life avatars and island space. Faculty development specialist Leslie Jarmon, who works with the the division, said the islands will have various uses from medical research to full online classes. She said a UT design technologies class offered this spring created a virtual classroom in Second Life for a UT marine science class offered this fall. “We are all learning together because virtual worlds are so new,” Jarmon said. Some instructors at universities including Rutgers already utilize the Second Life virtual classroom and give the program positive reviews. “My students participate more when they have discussions in Second Life when compared to face-to-face,” said Joe Sanchez, an assistant professor at Rutgers in the School of Communication.

By Lena Price Daily Texan Staff During his fourth State of the University address Wednesday, UT President William Powers Jr. said the University could not wait for the economy to turn around to pursue its goal of becoming the top public university in the country. While Powers highlighted individual faculty and student achievements and the progress of the University’s $3 billion capital campaign, he also explained the necessity of prioritizing the recruitment of top professors

and graduate students. “Our current financial situation makes progress this year difficult, but we can’t just stop,” Powers said. Although tuition rates increased and state funding went up 4 percent during the last legislative session, Powers said only half of those state funds paid for recurring obligations like salary. “Our budget is essentially flat,” he said. The “Campaign for Texas,” which was launched in 2006, has raised $919 million toward its goal of $3 billion by 2014. The campaign will supplement tuition funds and state funding, which rose only slightly during the 2009 legislative session. But he said the University cannot de-

pend on donations to fund its top priorities. “Philanthropy is not a substitute for predictable and recurring sources of revenue,” he said. The gain in general revenue was offset by rising costs and losses in endowment performances — which he said will impact UT for the next three years. “When investment revenue is up, it is often an excuse not to provide UT with other funding,” he said. “When it is down, no one provides resources to fill the gap.” Powers said UT needs to be more competitive with peer institutions by better supporting faculty and graduate students. In his previous State of the University address, Powers said

the University invested in a substantial faculty travel program. He said he plans to establish a sabbatical program for faculty conducting research in 2010. The University added $2 million in graduate student stipends last year. It added an additional $1 million this year. Powers also highlighted the growing number of history graduate students on scholarship last year. The College of Liberal Arts is now considering cutting the number of graduate students admitted to future classes to offer better stipends to those who are admitted. The Liberal Arts College and the Cockrell School of Engineering have already started

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Tamir Kalifa | Daily Texan Staff

Jim Franklin, the resident artist of the Armadillo World Headquarters, produced poster art for the venue. Franklin is well known for his Armadillo symbol that defined the Austin counter-culture during the ‘70s.

INSIDE: KUT explores the history of the Armadillo World Headquarters on page 12

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‘Anchors’ lead Austin as first out of recession

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In Second Life, users travel through a virtual world by flying.

Seminar focuses on health care gap between rich, poor Lecturers discuss aging process for Hispanics, push for healthy lifestyles By Lena Price Daily Texan Staff Social scientists and biologists came together Wednesday to discuss health issues facing the elderly U.S. Latino population, including an aging boom brought on by large waves of Mexican immigrants. Aging in the Americas international seminar, which began Wednesday at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center, will run through Friday.

“Throughout the course of this conference, we want to develop a consensus on healthy aging, and we want to reduce the risk of poor health in the Hispanic population,” said Jacqueline Angel, dean of the LBJ School of Public Affairs and conference co-organizer. Conference attendees, including UT faculty and graduate students, will primarily address concerns that an older population of Mexican Americans does not necessarily mean they are healthier than their African American or Caucasian counterparts. The

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By Israel Perez Daily Texan Staff Austin will be one of the first two cities in America able to climb out of the recession, according to two recent reports. One report, issued by the economic forecasting group IHS Global Insight, predicts job levels will return to their pre-recession levels sometime next year for Austin and San Antonio. Houston and the Dallas-Forth Worth area will be among the eight other metropolitan areas to recover by 2011, according to the report. The Brookings Institution, a nonprofit public policy organization, also ranked Austin as one of the top 20 best performing metropolitan areas in the second quarter of 2009. The Brookings report tracked 100 U.S. cities in nine areas, ranking them based on unemployment and gross product growth, said Alec Friedhoff, a research analyst who helped write the report. “What we’ve found is Austin and San Antonio have experienced a much shallower response to the downturn than other metro areas,” Friedhoff said. Employment in Austin fell by one-half percent from its pre-recession peak, the second smallest drop in the country. Freidhoff added that unlike other major cities, home values in Austin have remained relatively stable. “Austin appears to have not participated in the housing bub-

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Mavy Choy, a tourist from Hong Kong, looks out at South Austin from the top of the Butler Park hill on Wednesday. ble like metro cities in California and Florida,” Friedhoff said. “Being able to relatively sidestep the housing crisis has been a really big plus for the city.” Michael Rollins, president of the Austin Chamber of Commerce, agrees with both reports. “Austin is by far the best-performing economy in the United States,” Rollins said. “We think Austin has positioned itself to recover early from the downturn, and the basis for that is the diver-

sity and mix of businesses.” Rollins said the city learned many good lessons from the last economic downturn. “The 2001 – 2002 period was especially difficult for Austin with the dot-com tech bust,” he said. “We’ve learned that you have to keep working to create opportunities [for people]. Quality of life begins with a job offer.” UT Business professor Ehud Ronn is also optimistic about the economy and agrees that Aus-

tin will be one of the first cities to emerge from the recession. “You’ve got a very strong anchor in UT and the government,” Ronn said. “I think these anchors will move Austin forward.” Ronn said he’s also optimistic about the national economy because of what he sees happening on Wall Street. “We like to think that stock markets are harbingers of the future, and I like what I see,” Ronn said. “Better times are ahead.”

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Perla Tapia and Celia Carrena of Bedichek Middle School wait for Ice Cream from TCBY as part of a Citizen Schools after-school activity. Citizen Schools is a national effort to expand the learning day for low income students.

POWERS: Speech helps to illuminate tuition concerns From page 1 making cuts to compensate for the stagnant budget. “The College of Liberal Arts and Dean Randy Diehl have worked with the departments to consider difficult choices regarding class size, foreign language instruction and the size of graduate student programs,� Powers said. “This process will not be easy, and it will not be quick. Put simply, we have to have our budget reflect our priorities.� The University has funded 30 new faculty positions each year for eight of the past nine years. As it tightens its belt this year, it will add only 10 additional faculty. UT has also established a $6 million fund this year to reward faculty performance, but the colleges have been asked to contrib-

NEWS BRIEFLY Assistant dean moves on up to president of pharmacy society Diane Ginsburg, assistant dean and clinical professor at UT’s School of Pharmacy, has been elected to lead the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. She will official-

ute the majority of faculty merit pay. Faculty Council Chairwoman Janet Staiger said facing a flat budget is preferable to a catastrophe. “UT is in the remarkably fortunate situation of having the opportunity to make significant changes to the University in terms of improving equity for many people,� Staiger said. “I think the faculty understands this and agrees that recruitment of top talent is the right way to proceed.� Third-year law student Jessica Kemp works in the admissions office at the Law School. She said the school has not stopped recruiting top undergraduate students from around the country, despite the lagging economy. “The address helped me unly become president during the system’s annual meeting in June. The society is the only national organization of hospital and healthsystem pharmacists. It has more than 35,000 members who advocate the improved use of medication and enhanced patient safety. Ginsburg said she is proud of UT’s pharmacy school and looks forward to representing the University

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derstand why tuition is going up and why certain programs are losing funding,� Kemp said. “All the behind-the-scenes information was beneficial.� While the deans are just starting to re-allocate funds for Powers’ priorities, he noted that staff members began sacrificing last February when salaries were frozen. “Freezing staff salaries has been one of the hardest decisions I have had to make,� Powers said. “I pledge that I will work hard to provide competitive staff raises in the future.� Administrative costs at UT are half of the average at state universities in Texas, and the Information Technology Services department saw a major reorganization this summer, he said. But Powers emphasized the as president of the society. “I’m incredibly excited to be leading the organization,� Ginsburg said. “It’s an incredible honor to be recognized by your peers in this manner.� — Israel Perez

UT to publish research on social media-geared Web site UT is one of 35 national leading research universities that have teamed up to launch a new Web site devoted to discoveries in science and engineering. “The University decided to take part because it’s a way to get research out to the public now that

accomplishments the faculty and students at UT have made in the past year. UT received more federal grant money for research than any other University without a medical school in the country except for MIT. The University has made progress in expanding on campus with several construction projects like the new Student Activity Center. And it also won a change in the state’s top 10 percent law during the legislative session that he said will give UT more control in shaping its freshman class starting in 2011. “Difficult times often bring out the best in us, and they can help us focus on our core values,� Powers said. “They can inspire us to get better and create new solutions, and that is surely the task ahead of us.� newspapers and other news organizations don’t have enough space devoted to science,� said Tim Green, UT vice president for research. Futurity.org features various articles from all of the participating schools ranging from how binge drinking can cause various cancers to why eating with friends can make you fat. The Web site could attract young people through the use of social networking services such as Facebook and YouTube. Those interested can also sign-up to receive a daily e-mail from the Web site. — Israel Perez

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Gazans welcome United Nations war crimes report By Ben Hubbard The Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Gazans who lost loved ones during Israel’s winter offensive against Hamas militants said Wednesday they’re taking some solace from a U.N. report that accuses both sides of committing war crimes, but they’re skeptical anyone will be brought to justice. In Israel, the findings of the U.N. team sparked outrage and deepened a sense that the Jewish state is being treated unfairly by the international community. The report echoed findings in a string of human rights reports released in recent months, but it could carry more weight, both because it was authored by a widely respected former war crimes prosecutor, Richard Goldstone, and because at least in theory it opens the way to charges against Israel before the International Criminal Court. For technical and political reasons, however, putting Israelis or Palestinians on trial would be difficult under the present system of international justice. Both Israel and Gaza’s Hamas rulers rejected the U.N. team’s allegations. Israel’s government rebuffed the report’s call for an independent inquiry and immediately began a diplomatic offensive to block any attempt to bring its soldiers before the Netherlands-based court. Israel is not a member of the tribunal, so to prosecute Israeli officials, the court would need an order from the U.N. Security Council. The U.S., Israel’s staunchest ally, would likely block such a request. The self-rule government of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Hamas’ main political rival, has sought ICC membership, but the court has not ruled on its request. Normally, membership is only open to states, and Israel argues the Palestinian request is invalid. If the court were to accept the Palestinian membership,

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Palestinian members of the Samouni family are seen in a tent next to the remnants of their house on Wednesday. It was destroyed during Israeli’s January offensive in Gaza City. The Samouni family lost more than 20 members of their family during the offensive. it could prosecute Israelis and Hamas members over the Gaza fighting without a Security Council order. Some 1,400 Palestinians, including hundreds of civilians, were killed in the December-January offensive, which sought to stop rocket fire by Gaza militants on southern Israeli towns. Thirteen Israelis also died, including four civilians. Goldstone’s 575-page report said Israel used disproportionate firepower and failed to avoid civilian deaths.

The report also criticized Israel for deliberately destroying nonmilitary targets, citing a flour mill, a chicken farm and water pumps. It said Israel’s wider policies toward Gaza over the last two years, including a border blockade imposed after the 2007 Hamas takeover of the territory, “might justify” a court finding of crimes against humanity. The report also condemned the firing of thousands of rockets by Gaza militants at southern Israel, killing some two dozen Israelis since 2001. These cause psy-

Napolitano lauds successes in US-Mexico border safety

By Alicia A. Caldwell The Associated Press LAS CRUCES, N.M. — The U.S. and Mexico are making headway in the ongoing struggle to curb the flow of illegal drugs, cash and weapons across the border, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Wednesday. Napolitano, who spoke at a public policy conference at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, said "historic" agreements with Mexican President Felipe Calderon's government and increases in enforcement are helping with security issues in the U.S., and curbing the flow of drugs into the U.S. and weapons and cash into Mexico. "We stand at a historic moment," she said. "We have the opportunity to work with the government of Mexico to make significant advancements in the safety and security of the border area and the safety and security of Mexico in the very courageous battle President Calderon is fighting there." Calderon launched a nation-

wide offensive against violent and powerful drug cartels shortly after taking office in 2006. Since then, more than 13,000 people have been killed. In Ciudad Juarez, just across the Rio Grande from El Paso, federal police and Mexican troops have been deployed to curb the near-daily killings. Napolitano said successes are coming slowly but steadily, and can't fully be measured by the number of arrests made or the amount of cash and weapons seized. "It will be a marathon, but progress is being made, again because of the historic relationship we have," she said. During her 45-minute speech, Napolitano highlighted a series of border initiatives her department has announced since she was sworn in earlier this year, including increased numbers of federal agents working at the border and the creation of routine southbound checkpoints at U.S. ports of entry. She also reiterated a commitment to work with local and state authorities and overhaul immigration deten-

tion facilities and policies. "Historically in the 1980s and '90s, issues involving the border ... drug trafficking, immigration, were viewed as strictly federal issues," Napolitano said. But she said her department has seen the impact on local and state agencies and has "put a premium" on partnering with them. The secretary also briefly discussed the need for comprehensive immigration reform. She said once health care reform is passed, President Barack Obama's administration will focus on immigration as a top priority. "I'm not going to give you a timeline," Napolitano said of potential legislation. She said any reform would include enforcement and visa reform, and deal with the millions of illegal immigrants already in the U.S. "It will mirror the fact that we are a nation of laws and a nation of immigrants," Napolitano said.

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Former Sen. Pete Domenici, right, speaks with Homeland Security Sec. Janet Napolitano during the Domenici Institute conference at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, N.M., on Wednesday.

chological trauma, and firing them at civilians “would constitute war crimes and may amount to crimes against humanity,” the report said. The report detailed some of the war’s most shocking cases, including that of the Samounis, a clan that lives in a semi-rural area in eastern Gaza City, close to the border with Israel. During Israel’s ground offensive, which began in the second week of the war, some two dozen Samounis were killed. Family members have said that at one point, about 100 of their rel-

atives were herded into a building that was later shelled. Goldstone’s report said Israeli forces also prevented ambulances from reaching the area. Israel denies the account, but says the house may have been hit in crossfire with militants. “Unfortunately, it’s just a condemnation. We want followthough,” he said. “We want them to try the soldiers and officers who committed these crimes.” Many of his relatives’ homes and farms remain in ruins, and he said they’d like compensation, though they doubt they’ll get it.

Still, he hoped the report would make some difference. The report provoked furor in Israel, whose Foreign Ministry said it was “appalled and disappointed.” Radio stations devoted heavy chunks of air time to interviews with outraged officials and critical legal experts. “Classic Anti-Semitism,” blared the headline of an opinion piece in the Israel Hayom daily. Israeli President Shimon Peres said the Goldstone report “makes a mockery of history” and “draws no distinction between the attacker and the attacked.” In Gaza, Hamas’ prime minister, Ismail Haniyeh, called on the U.N. to charge Israeli leaders with war crimes. At the same time, he rejected the accusations against his group. “The Palestinian people acted in self-defense,” he said. In preparing the report, U.N. investigators visited Gaza twice. They said they conducted 188 interviews and sifted through 10,000 pages of documents. Since Israel refused to cooperate, the team could not conduct investigations in Israel, but it interviewed Israelis — including ones from southern Israel — by telephone or video link. Residents of southern Israel felt the report slighted their suffering and downplayed Hamas rocket fire. In Gaza, Khaled Abed Rabbo, 31, whose story was detailed in the report, said he hoped justice would be served. Abed Rabbo said that during the war he watched an Israeli soldier shoot his mother and three daughters, leaving two of them dead. His mother is still being treated in Gaza, and his remaining daughter is paralyzed and has been in treatment in Belgium for nine months, he said. “Someone like me has nothing left but hope,” he said, standing before the rubble of his home, which was flattened during the war.

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You and the State of the University

At his State of the University Address on Wednesday, President William Powers made it clear that UT is about to undergo significant changes. Almost every aspect of the budget is being reevaluated, Powers said, speaking of “hard choices” and of using our “current funding more strategically.” Though the University’s struggles are rather small compared to those of many other institutions, UT has unquestionably had a bad financial year. Who will feel the effects of a significantly smaller budget than expected, a budget that will not sustain the growth the University planned for? Powers ominously answered that question by saying we will “decide what is truly important” and “find savings in the rest of our budget.” For the president, this means prioritizing faculty salaries and graduate student stipends. But he left us hanging as to where, exactly, cuts would occur. It seems unlikely that cuts will be evenly distributed across colleges and departments. As Powers cryptically put it, “one size does not fit all.” UT’s faculty were there to hear hints of their fates and the fates of their departments. So were staff. But as 51,000 students bustled about campus on their way to classes and organization meetings, only a few stepped inside for a glimpse at the future of their soon-to-be alma mater. It isn’t that UT students aren’t involved on campus or lack political motivation — their energy and focus are often simply misguided. Students spend their time trying to end genocide in Africa and conflict in the Middle East, fix America’s health care system and balance the national budget — important problems, undoubtedly, but issues largely beyond the scope of our full understanding and immediate influence. Our efforts would be better invested in solving problems closer to home. What happens with UT’s budget this year will likely affect your life infinitely more in the next year than the outcome of the still-raging health care debate. What’s more, University politics is just that: politics. If students evaluated UT’s issues as closely as they evaluate national and international issues, they would find surprising similarities. Where were University Democrats and College Republicans yesterday? Powers talked about raising tuition, an issue with significant partisan ramifications. The responsibility to pay for higher education belongs to someone. Is it the government or the individual? Should UT seek to provide access or position itself as an exclusive public university? Budget constraints are moving funding for National Merit scholarships into need-based scholarships. But while College Republicans and University Democrats passionately debate who is responsible for paying for health care and whether federal government money should be allocated based on need, not one meeting or protest focused on these crucial local issues. Where were the Palestinian Solidarity Committee and Texans for Israel, two of the most active student groups on campus? The College of Liberal Arts is facing restructuring because of budget concerns. These organizations should be invested in how changes in class size and faculty recruitment will impact their ability to study Middle Eastern issues in the department of Middle Eastern Studies. Where were Texas Feminists and Equality Texas? Powers mentioned issues of gender inequity in faculty salaries, but only in passing. The University’s inability to offer domestic partner benefits was not mentioned. The Center for Women’s and Gender Studies will also face budget pressures in the College of Liberal Arts. If we want the administration to prioritize these issues, we must make them priorities. On a crowded campus overflowing with energy and opinions, it is discouraging that so few students are interested in their most local form of government. University issues do not need to be the only issues you care about; there is no need to ignore the world’s many pressing problems. But you have a duty as a part of this University to make yourself aware of its issues and to take an active role in its decisions. UT has not seen this sort of reevaluation and restructuring in decades. 2009 and 2010 are critical years for the University’s mission. Our involvement is vital. Don’t miss out on making a difference right here because you are only trying to make a difference out there. — Jillian Sheridan for the editorial board

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Apathy: A graduate student’s kryptonite

By Manny Gonzalez Daily Texan Guest Columnist Apathy is a silent killer. It can quiet the loudest of voices, hinder the strongest of organizations and leave a community disenchanted. As someone who has been involved in Student Government for close to 15 (no, that’s not a typo) years, I’ve seen my share of apathy, the unmoving wall every SG assembly faces. The Graduate Student Assembly struggles with this every year. Apathy is a complex problem, though, one that I often relate to in the context of superheroes. If you begin to think of GSA as a team of everyday heroes (a Justice League, perhaps), you can see that Apathy fittingly plays the part of the arch nemesis that is always fought but never defeated (i.e. The Joker, Lex Luthor, Kanye West, etc). But I digress. No matter how you perceive this epic battle, the problem is that many graduate students are detached from the campus community. If you look at a day in the life of an average graduate student, it’s clear why such disconnect is so widespread. The life of a post-grad is hardly filled with fame and fortune. While the decision to attend graduate school is optional, the lifestyle is less than desirable: long days of editing and grading for some teaching assistants, endless nights of balancing dissertations and a newborn’s diaper needs, no funding to help pay for ridiculously expensive textbooks, threats of eviction and losing graduate housing, to name a few. Graduate school is simply not for the weak at heart. With so many issues to deal with, it’s easy to see how graduate students often become so apathetic toward, and sometimes frustrated with, the University. Some feel as though they don’t have time to waste attending an assembly meeting, let alone becoming involved in GSA regularly. Though many use these issues as excuses for not being involved, I believe that it is because of these issues that involvement is so important.

As the elected governing body of UT’s approximately 11,500 graduate students, GSA plays a crucial role in representing one of the largest communities on campus and one of the largest graduate student populations in the nation. In the past, GSA has testified during the Texas legislative session to keep handguns off college campuses across the state, fought to maintain affordable housing options, helped increase the salaries of underpaid TAs and assisted in organizing child care for graduate students. These achievements could not have been accomplished if it were not for previous graduate students who refused to succumb to apathy. Though GSA has done great things in the past, by no means is the assembly content with celebrating the accolades of previous assemblies. There are more issues to tackle, now and in the near future. Would you like to see more shuttle bus routes in your neighborhood? More graduate housing? Greater recruitment and retention efforts of underrepresented student populations? More professional development events or social programs for grad students? More resources for graduate student parents or families? Talk to your department representative or attend a meeting and be heard. While I am sure that this “call to action” will inevitably fall on some apathetic ears, I hope these 600 words will inspire some of you to get involved. I will spare you all the “Ask not what GSA can do for you, ask what you can do for GSA” speech, but I will encourage anyone interested in GSA to attend one of our open assembly meetings held every other Wednesday at 5 p.m. in the Glenn Maloney Room of the Student Services Building. What do you have to lose? Come in and make a difference in the hard lives of graduate students. You may even feel like a superhero for a day. Gonzalez is a first-year Ph.D. student in the College of Education.

Texas’ failed sex education By Ashley Shew Daily Texan Columnist

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Earlier this year, the Texas Legislature recently failed to pass six bills that would have revamped sex education in Texas schools — even in the face of a No. 3 teen pregnancy ranking in the nation. In the wake of this, I wanted to get a feel for how UT students ranked sex education in Texas. Responses to my questions about sex education ranged from “it’s pretty bad” to “it doesn’t exist” to “why aren’t we talkin’ about the game right now, lady?” From my little excursion into casual polling, I gathered that other students felt the same way I did about sex education in Texas: robbed. And while my statistics teacher would probably flog me mercilessly for drawing conclusions from such a small amount of anecdotal evidence, the matter of sex education in Texas is worthy of a little inspection. Last year, The Dallas Morning News reported that Texas spent a nationwide high of $17 million on abstinence-only programs. However, according to US News and World Report, Texas has the third-highest teen birthrate in the nation, trailing only Mississippi and New Mexico. Senate bills 1100, 515 and 1076, as well as House bills 1567, 741 and 1694 all aimed at revising sex education to include more medically accurate information. All of them failed to pass during this year’s legislative session.

When six bills aimed at correcting the status quo are shot down by the legislature, the attitude of our leadership appears to be “thank God for Mississippi!” The issue in resolving the sex education crisis in Texas stems largely from how to approach it. Many Texans feel sex education is a private and moral issue, one to be handled by parents through awkward “birds and bees” talks like the ones in public service announcements and sitcoms. This is the approach the legislature seems to endorse. Others, myself included, feel it is an issue of public health that should be handled by educators and health officials. Placing all the responsibility for sex education in the hands of parents puts them in the role of healthcare specialist, and they potentially give out bad advice and inaccurate information. A recent survey in the Austin American-Statesman shows that teens aren’t getting their information from their parents or their educators, but from their peers. The survey likely served as a real eye-opener for Austin-area parents, who believed they were the primary source of sex information for their kids. But to David Wiley, a professor of health at Texas State University, this is not new information. Wiley headed the “Just say don’t know” report highlighting the disparities in Texas sex education. The long-time sexed reform advocate will host a forum

in conjunction with Planned Parenthood today, September 17th, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Texas Life Annex building in Waco. Since the timing doesn’t conflict with the season six premiere of “The Office,” I think I might just count myself in attendance. Perhaps the forum can fill in the blanks high school created for me. UT students also have access to a wide range of resources to better understand their sexuality. The Student Services Building houses a huge informative display about contraception and sexual health information. The UHS Web site tab “Healthy Sexuality” is also incredibly informative. And, if ever I doubt my heterosexuality, the SSB also houses the Gender and Sexuality center, a place that offers support for UT’s GLBT students. Austin itself boasts three Planned Parenthood clinics throughout the city, useful resources for curious and cautious young people. It is unfortunate that sex education in our state is reduced to the stereotypical image of the brawny health teacher/coach barking about abstinence while handing out condoms. Instead of giving our young people the resources they need, as UT has done for its students, our leaders have turned a blind eye to the pregnant teens in the Women, Infants and Children Program line. Shew is a psychology junior

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Yearly service provides health checkups for all

Catarina Alvarez Rosas gets her blood pressure checked by Rikki Hudgins from Seton Hospital at HEB’s free health screenings on Wednesday.

The department provided mulBy Priscilla Totiyapungprasert tiple services at the event, includDaily Texan Staff Trigg Lawler left HEB with ing eye exams, blood-pressure more than just groceries Wednes- checks, HIV tests and informaday afternoon – he received a free tion on dental care and the Mediblood sugar test at the fourth an- care advantage plan. Co-sponnual “Take a Loved One for a sors at the event included WalMart, Seton Family of Hospitals Checkup Day.� The Austin/Travis County and the Black Faith-based Health Health & Human Services depart- Initiative. Radha Patel of the Wal-Mart Viment hosted the event at two HEB locations to promote health aware- sion Center said many people put ness and the importance of getting vision last. “One man today came in and checkups. A person dressed up as a smiling grocery sack greeted his eyesight was worse than families and shoppers in the park- 20/200,� Patel said. “We told him ing lot as nurses and volunteers to go see an eye doctor, but he said, ‘My wife says provided free it’s okay as long as health screenings I’m not blind.’� and told underCheckups are insured or unonly necessary evinsured patrons Poor minorities ery five to 10 years about treatment are dying more if there is no famioptions. ly history of a medSamuel Price, than anybody.� ical problem, said the department’s — Samuel Price Dr. Theresa Spaldneighborhood liaison and main event organizer ing, a medical director at Universievent organizty Health Servicer, said the event es. But there are a targeted neighfew checkups peoborhoods with a high concentration of people who ple neglect, she said. Spalding said people who lack adequate health insurance, many of which are heavily African wear contacts often put off getAmerican and Latino. Some of the ting their glasses prescription uppeople who stopped by had nev- dated, while women also tend to er seen a doctor or had not seen a avoid getting regular pap smears doctor in years, and many of the and mammograms. Checkups are people without insurance live at even harder for people who are or below the poverty line, he said. uninsured or underinsured, she “Poor minorities are dying more added. Not all health insurance covers than anybody,� Price said. “Our goal is to close the gap, even if, right STD tests and other health servicnow, it’s just a drop in the bucket.� es unless the patient shows sympAfrican-Americans suffer dis- toms of sickness, she said. Price said he hopes events proportionately from the 15 leading causes of death, some of which such as “Take a Loved One for a could be prevented through bet- Checkup Day� will improve overter medical care, Price said. He all quality of life for the impovercited socio-economic inequalities ished and raise awareness about as the reason for limited access to medical options for those with restricted access to health services. health services.

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OSHA intervenes in Austin due to high worker fatalities By Melissa Pan Daily Texan Staff The deaths of three construction workers in West Campus this summer drew a flood of federal inspectors to the state. As a result, the U.S. Hispanic Contractors Association will host a training event in health and safety for construction workers on Sept. 26. The event will feature consultants from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. “In the construction industry, 3.4 individuals die daily, with two who are Hispanic,� said Frank Fuentes, chairman of the contractors’ organization. “We’re trying to communicate this statistic at the training event.� “The main purpose is to rec-

ognize and prevent hazards and accidents,� said Luis Quintanar, an outreach trainer certified by OSHA. “A lot of people might know the standards and regulations, but if they don’t know how to abate, recognize and prevent these hazards, that’s when the problems start.� Last year, 120 construction workers died on the job in Texas, the highest in the nation, according to statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor. Workplace injury lawyer Raul Steven Pastrana represents the family of one of the workers who died on June 10 in a lawsuit against the construction company, Andres Construction. According to Pastrana, five sections of scaf-

folding fell and caused three construction workers to fall to their deaths. One worker survived by jumping from the crumbling scaffolding to hang onto a balcony. “This was the last straw,� Pastrana said. “I think the totality of the deaths caused a public outcry that prompted [OSHA] to send more federal inspectors to Texas in July.� Only 77 permanent inspectors from OSHA are in Texas, according to the labor union conglomerate AFL-CIO. About 1,023 inspectors would be needed to fulfill the needs of the state. “I would suggest enacting a law that makes the general contractor responsible for the safety of all workers,� Pastrana said.

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Latinos flock to ACC for Diez y Seis celebration By Perez James Daily Texan Staff The Austin Community College District celebrated Diez y Seis at the Riverside Campus on Wednesday. The event commemorates the date that Mexico declared its independence from Spain nearly 200 years ago. Former State Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos hosted the event to promote knowledge of the holiday and honor Mexican history, heritage and culture. Barrientos described ACC as a gateway to higher learning for minorities. “Currently, there are more minorities enrolled at a community college than anywhere else,“ he said. People from different backgrounds and lifestyles took part in the celebration, listening to guest speakers from the community and enjoying Mexican-style food catered by Casa Chapala Mexican Grill and Cantina. Lines formed as

people waited for burritos, nachos and tea. Barrientos said that having this celebration will encourage people not to allow the same oppression Mexico felt under Spain to occur again in the 21st century. “You have to remember the past so it won’t be repeated,” said Austin resident Lisa Gonzales. Jesus F. De La Teja, chairman of the history department at Texas State University, gave a speech describing his experience as a Latino and the importance of remembering history, particularly Mexican history. He stressed the necessity that Latinos not forget their ancestors or their accomplishments in the fight for independence. Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez said the community should see the day as more than just a holiday and recognize the historical importance of Diez y Seis. “[The celebration] was a representation of freedom that our people fought for many years ago,” Martinez said.

Rafael Rojo, Michelle Rojo, Stephanie Rojo and Carlos Rivera attend the Los Tres Amigos y Pepe Mariachi Group performance at the Austin Community College Diez y Seis celebration at the Riverside Campus on Wednesday.

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Social network sites leave new graduates vulnerable Facebook and Twitter may reveal more about you than your resume By Perez James Daily Texan Staff Recent college graduates may want to consider eliminating evidence of their college “recreational” activities, as resumes are no longer the only thing employers pay attention to. The results of a survey conducted by CollegeGrad.com estimate that roughly 37 percent of graduates searching for jobs fail to clean up their social networking profiles, leaving them vulnerable to employer scrutiny. “I think the use of Facebook in determining hiring capability is unnecessary because one’s per-

sonal life should have no bearing on potential work ethic,” said finance junior Whitney Bruns. “Aside from that, you cannot trust everything someone displays on their profile because people have the tendency not to portray their genuine image as a means to appeal to certain individuals.” Matthew Berndt, director of career services at the School of Communications, said owners of social networking profiles should expect any content they post on the site to be accessible to the public. “When placing your own opinion, displaying derogatory statements and wild pictures on these sites, it’s not private because everyone has access to it,” Berndt said. “On these Web sites, you have the chance to update your

status and change your picture, but what some people don’t know is that you never know who’s watching.” Berndt recalled one applicant who flew to Memphis for a job interview. Upon his arrival, the applicant updated his Twitter status making fun of the city. His interviewers, however, followed his Twitter posts and noticed the statement. His interview ended before it even started, Berndt said. Berndt said applicants for jobs must be cautious about the content posted on their Web sites. “Some people place things on social Web sites thinking its harmless and meaningless, but you never know how the next person may interpret them,” Berndt said.

NEWS BRIEFLY Spiros nightclub shooting trial date delayed for a month The Wednesday court date for suspected Spiros nightclub shooters Brandon “Big Hutch” Hutchison and LaBaaron “Lil Hutch” Hutchison, has been postponed to Oct. 29 by the defense. The two brothers, members of the rap group LG Allstarz, were set to perform at Spiros on May 28 at 10 p.m. Spiros’ assistant manager Laurence Nuwash said the group did not show up until 2 a.m. as the club was closing. “When they tried to get in, we wouldn’t let them, so we kicked them out,” Nuwash said. “They left peacefully and came back with

guns and started shooting.” According to an arrest affidavit, the brothers stood on Red River Street and fired into the crowd inside the club. Nuwash said they aimed primarily toward the ground. Ricocheting bullets struck eight club patrons. Austin Police Department Cpl. Scott Perry said the incident escalated from an argument between the brothers and rap promoter Ramon Stewart, who was punched by LaBaaron before the shooting began. “Once we finish our investigation of it, it’s pretty much out of our hands — then we just become a witness,” Perry said. The brothers are charged with eight counts each of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a second degree felony. Bond is set at $500,000. — Bobby Longoria

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County officials have lifted the burn ban in Travis County. The ban went into effect in June. According to Deputy Fire Marshal Mike Slaughter, the Keetch-Byram Drought Index is used to measure the fire hazard threat. A burn ban is initiated when the index reaches 500 or above. The average index in Travis County is 450. Travis County residents are advised to call their local fire department if they plan to burn. “If we go through a two-week dry spell with nothing but sunshine, then we might re-enact the ban,” Slaughter said. The county commission will review the issue on Sept. 29. — Melissa Pan

City Council to host debate on upcoming water plants By Priscilla Totiyapungprasert Daily Texan Staff City Council will host a public debate with local environmental leaders on the proposed new water treatment plant this evening. Controversy sparked among local environmental groups, including Change Austin, on whether the city should spend $850 million on Water Treatment Plant 4. Change Austin argues stricter, citywide water conservation would be sufficient enough to delay plant construction. Kevin Buchman, an Austin Water Utility spokesman, said the plant is essential to fuel Austin’s growth, as new developments in the city would require a larger water supply. Although Austin Water Utility promotes conserving water, conservation alone would not be enough, he said. The proposed plant, supplied by Lake Travis, would be more energy efficient and emit less greenhouse gases than Austin’s other water treatment plants, Buchman said. Although the proposed plant is called WTP 4, the city only uses two water treatment plants, Davis and Ullrich, after decommissioning the Green Water Treatment Plant in October 2008. “The way they’re built and maintained, we can’t take them offline to do any major repairs or changes because we have to have them there producing water,” Buchman said.

Necessity of the proposed plant is based on expected peak water demands in upcoming years. Despite the projected peaks, there has been a 20-year decline in per capita water usage, as shown in a presentation created by City Council member Bill Spelman, a professor in the Lyndon B Johnson School of Public Affairs. Brian Rodgers, one of the founders of Change Austin, said the city should more strongly encourage restriction of water use and delay construction. “Most of the water we use is for our lawns, with our peak on those hot, summer days,” Rodgers said. “If we just started watering our lawns once a week during droughts, we could cut our water usage by 20 percent.” He called the city “a water pig” for using 177 gallons of water per capita per day. Water conservation is not a major issue in the public consciousness, he said. “I see water getting wasted everywhere,” said Austin resident Javier Hernandez. “When I used to go to Barton Springs, I would see educated people leave the showers on all the time after they leave. It’s common sense to turn the water off, but some people don’t care.” Rodgers also criticized the data provided by Austin Water Utility, saying there were no concrete numbers to support building the plant next year and that the data is based on a projection from five

years ago. “Los Angeles is at a 32-year water low,” Rodgers said, referring to a July Los Angeles Times article. “There’s this misconception that water use and population growth march hand in hand. L.A. has grown immensely, but their water use has flattened out. They have a drought, they have problems, and we have a drought, and we have problems, but if we change our water-use habits, we can grow while our water use remains flat.” Rodgers suggested storing water in aquifers during rainy and low-demand periods, which can then be pulled during demand peaks. Renovations to Ullrich and Davis have also made operations more efficient, he said. After taking a tour of the treatment plants in early September, he said he saw “new equipment everywhere.” In his September presentation, available online, Spelman said the council needs a more reliable estimate of peak water demands. Spelman also stated several reasons for delaying construction, including the recession as a poor time to raise taxes and time to consider proposed alternatives. Construction delay, also risks the possibility that future water demand may overwhelm capacity. The City Council discussion will begin today at 6 p.m. at the Palmer Events Center and is open to public debate.

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Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant located on East MLK is one of the two major plants in the Austin area.

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Longhorns sweep conference foe By Jordan Godwin Daily Texan Staff Despite the scattered green and gold littering the bleachers of Gregory Gym, No. 2 Texas proved to be too much for No. 24 Baylor in its Big 12 Conference opener. Baylor opened the match much stronger than expected, taking an early lead. But Texas used its height advantage and defensive specialist Sydney Yogi’s five digs to combat the Bears’ strength. “We knew they would be good,” said head coach Jerritt Elliott. “But we’ve been in this game for too long, and we know that the minute you don’t respect your opponent, you’re in big trouble. We’ve been in this conference long enough to know that there are upsets nightly.” Destinee Hooker had six of Texas’ 16 kills, but Baylor’s defense looked resilient, led by libero Allison King. “Their defense was money,” Hooker said. “But I felt great, and I had great sets from Ashley [Engle]. They’re a scrappy team, but we were able to get them out of rhythm, and it worked for me.” In the second set, Baylor played more consistently and tied Texas seven times. Baylor’s King accumulated seven digs in the second set and steadied the Longhorns’ kills. Baylor trailed by one point 23-22, late in the set, but Texas pulled away. Several key blocks gave Texas another narrow win, 2522. Hooker added six more kills, but the team wasn’t content with their play through the first two sets. “To be honest, we didn’t really have a rhythm throughout the whole match,” Engle said. “Sometimes, people can’t see it, but we felt it. I think it was good for us to not really have a rhythm but still find a way to win. In the third set, we had something to prove.” And it showed. After the locker room break, Texas came out with ferocity and didn’t look like a team trying to barely win. Texas maintained a commanding lead throughout the set and closed out the 3-0 sweep with a dominating 25-15 win. Hooker finished with 15 kills, and libero Heather Kisner led the team with 11 digs. “We struggled to find our rhythm early, but we adjusted a little better in that third set,” Elliott said. “Ulti-

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Longhorn Destinee Hooker goes up for the kill against Baylor. Hooker finished with two aces, a solo block and 15 kills. Texas started sluggish in its first conference game but bounced back for an easy win. mately, our defense picked up, and it was a good win over a team that hadn’t lost. They’re definitely better than they’ve been.” Baylor entered the match with an undefeated 11-0 record, but another

record proved to be more accurate: 0-32. Entering Wednesday’s match, Baylor had never beaten Texas on the road and had an all-time record of 2-63 against the Longhorns. “But they’re definitely better

than they’ve been,” Elliott said. “Early on, we were trying to see how fast we could break their spirit and force our will on them. They played well, but we’re pleased with the win.”

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Texas’ Destinee Hooker, right, and Heather Kisner, middle left, after their victory over Baylor.

By Chris Tavarez Daily Texan Staff Unlike football, where the goal of piecing together a nonconference schedule is to play as many guaranteed wins as possible, the goal with volleyball is to lay out as difficult a schedule as possible in hopes of preparing the team for the road ahead. That tough scheduling was one of the first aspects of Texas volleyball that attracted senior setter Ashley Engle to Texas, and it’s something she knows will pay off in the end. “[Playing a tough non-conference schedule is] very important,” Engle said. “Coach [Jerritt] Elliott talked about how he doesn’t take it easy on us, and he wants us to be as prepared as possible for

our season. I think that it prepared us well — we played some really tough opponents, and every team in the Big 12, Baylor included, is going to be just as good.” That was clearly evident on Wednesday night as No. 2 Texas swept No. 24 Baylor 3-0. Baylor, on the other hand, played a soft non-conference slate that didn’t feature any ranked opponents. While the Bears entered last night’s match undefeated and ranked, they were clearly under-prepared, proving that taking it easy can be nice, but the joyride won’t last. Baylor came out swinging in the first set that saw three ties, two lead changes and forced a close second set which saw seven ties. But after the break

was when Texas really showed that hard work pays off, using the focus and concentration it gained early on in the season to crush the Bears 25-15. “I think, for other teams, it’s a challenge to stay focused,” said head coach Jerritt Elliott. When Elliott scheduled a non-conference slate that featured five teams ranked in the top 25, and the Italian A2 National Team, he wanted to put the team in a difficult situation, similar to what they would see in conference and postseason play, to see how they would react. “Anytime that you get opportunities to be pressured, to deal with adversity, deal with being uncomfortable, it helps

The much-anticipated rematch between the Texas Longhorns and the Texas Tech Red Raiders is this weekend and, as a Jew, I still haven’t figured out what to do. This game was supposed to be played on Nov. 7. Now, it’s going to be on Sept. 19, as the lure of an ABC primetime slot prompted the Longhorns to flip-flop their date with Central Florida. No problem, right? Wrong. This switch has created a dilemma for the Jewish people who want to attend the game or watch it on TV. What is expected to be the biggest home game of the year will be played on the night of Rosh Hashana — the Jewish New Year and arguably the second holiest day of the year for Jewish people. In Texas, where football is right up there with religion, what’s a Jew to do? Personally, I am trying to find a way to somehow get a few bowls of my mother’s famous matzo ball soup in Houston, two-and-ahalf hours away, and still be in my seat at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium to hear ”The Eyes of Texas.” The gentiles who switched this date were obviously not aware of the predicament they were creating for Jewish fans. How many obligations can one have? How can we be expected to juggle our commitments to faith and football simultaneously? I mean, it would not be as big of a deal had they just left the Central Florida game on Rosh Hashana, because no one cares about Central Florida. Does anyone even know its mascot without looking it up? But ever since Michael Crabtree scored the touchdown that will haunt the dreams of Longhorn fans for life, the day of redemption has been on the calendars of Texans who proudly wear their burnt orange. The Longhorns want to absolutely crush the Red Raiders after they ruined Texas’ chance of winning the BCS National Championship. But, at the same time, every Jewish mother is expecting her child to be home for the holiday and have some brisket and kugel with their families. Would it be so bad to miss one Rosh Hashana celebration? I mean, there are fans packing NBA arenas every year on Christmas. So, once again, what’s a Jew to do? Not being the most devout Jew, I think I can take a year off of apples and honey and replace it with beer and barbecue. I think it is all right to go to the game, as long as I don’t spend all morning and afternoon tailgating. In fact, going to the game will give me something extra to repent for come Yom Kippur. Sorry, Mom.

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Remembering the past: the best UT-Tech games By Wes DeVoe Daily Texan Staff The Longhorns and Red Raiders have had many memorable games over the years, and on Saturday we will once again see Mack Brown and Mike Leach hook up for a clash that will take prominence in the state’s memory until next season. From last-minute comebacks to blowouts that are over in the first quarter, when Texas and Texas Tech meet, something different is always brought to the table. Here is a list of the top five games between the two programs.

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Nov. 1, 2008: No. 1 Texas 33 at No. 7 Texas Tech 39 It was a night every Longhorn and Red Raider fan will remember. For Tech, it was the greatest upset in the history of the program. For Texas, it meant goodbye to national title hopes. The Longhorns were out matched throughout the night, both offensively and defensively. The Red

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Special teams take aim at spot on Texas’ All-Decade Team have also been a handful of players By Dan Hurwitz Daily Texan Staff who have kicked their way deep in the Editor’s Note: This is the second of a heart of Texas football history. season-long series that will conclude with the all-decade team picked by The Daily Kickers Texan staff. Dusty Mangum: Best known for his game-winning field goal during The past 10 years of Texas football the final moments of the 2004 Rose have been unlike any in history. Mack Brown has lifted the pro- Bowl, Mangum is fourth all-time for gram back to its elite status and field goals made in Longhorn histoby the looks of it, the Longhorns ry. In addition, he has the most cawill remain among the best for a reer extra points with 208. Mangum also had four career field goals from long time. In the past 10 years, the Longhorns 50 yards or more. David Pino: Despite missing an extra have been among the best in the nation in blocking and returning kicks. There point in the 2005 BCS National Cham-

pionship, Pino had a great season for the Longhorns, including a couple of big kicks against Ohio State. As for the decade team, Pino’s stock falls since he spent the majority of his time in Austin as the backup for Mangum. Ryan Bailey: Bailey began his Longhorn career as a walk-on but quickly earned a scholarship after hitting a game-winning field goal as time expired in the snow in Lincoln, Neb., completing a comeback win for the Longhorns. Bailey has the Texas record for most field goals made in a game with five and has the highest career accuracy among Longhorn kickers at 83 percent.

Punters Brian Bradford: Bradford transferred from Trinity Valley Junior College in 2001 and started at punter in all 26 games for which he was eligible as a Longhorn. He averaged 38.3 yards in his two seasons, including 31 punts that made it inside the 20, and a career-long punt of 71 yards. Richmond McGee: McGee handled placekicking as well as punts during his five years at Texas. He averaged 39.6 yards per punt in his career, with 32 of them reaching inside the 20 and a

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Former Texas Tech wide receiver Michael Crabtree provided the heroics in last season’s classic battle.

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PAST: Remembering recent battles builds excitement From page 7 Raiders brought their A-game for 60 minutes. The Longhorns trailed the entire contest until making a late fourth-quarter comeback to take the lead 33-32 with 1:29 remaining. No. 1 Texas thought its chances of going to the championship game — barring a meltdown later in the season — were still alive after Vondrell McGee’s touchdown run up the middle. But with Tech’s air raid offense, even 10 seconds left was too much. The Red Raiders worked their way down the field after a series of screen passes. The Longhorns thought they had secured the victory when Graham Harrell’s pass was deflected and appeared to land in Blake Gideon’s hands. But the ball fell through his arms and hit the ground, giving Tech one more opportunity. Everyone knows the story by now: Harrell to Crabtree near the corner of the end zone with one second remaining to seal the upset 39-33. A sea of black then stormed the field in celebration, and Oklahoma, ultimately, played for all the marbles.

of past contend for single spot From page 7 long of 58 yards. On kickoffs, McGee averaged 61 yards a kick with 96 career touchbacks. Greg Johnson: After transferring from Vanderbilt in 2006, Johnson kicked whenever he got the chance, doing kickoffs, punting and even racking in some field goals. The majority of his punts came in 2006 when he averaged 40.8 yards per kick and landed 22 of 46 punts inside the 20-yard line. As an added bonus, Johnson went 42 for 43 in point-after attempts in 2006 and made three field goals. While doing kickoffs, Johnson averaged 60.9 yards and forced 37 touchbacks.

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Nov. 15, 2003: No. 5 Texas 43 vs. Texas Tech 40 Texas fans thought they were in for a treat when they were going to see Vince Young in his first game against Texas Tech. What they didn’t know was that backup quarterback Chance Mock would provide the heroics for the Longhorns in comeback fashion. It was senior day at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, and that 2003 group of seniors capped off a great 21-1 career at home with an exciting finish. Young had a stellar game, but Mock was more equipped to run the two-minute offense and was therefore handed the reins on the game’s final drive. Mock found Roy Williams on a 54-yard pass play in the closing minute and capped the drive with a nine-yard touchdown toss to B.J. Johnson with 46 seconds to play. The Longhorns made the two-point conversion to go up three and won the game 43-40.

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Red Raider head coach Mike Leach played a big part in Texas Tech’s big upset over the Longhorns last season in Lubbock. The Red Raider’s look to add another upset to the history book this Saturday in Austin.

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Oct. 28, 2006: No. 5 Texas 35 at Texas Tech 31 Maybe this was to be the first time the Red Raiders finally beat the Longhorns in four years. Texas Tech jumped out to an early 21-0 lead in the first quarter under the lights in Lubbock, and those crazy, boisterous fans could smell the upset. In the first half, Texas gave up 10 plays of 16 yards or more. But Colt McCoy, in his first campaign at the helm, rallied the troops and led the Longhorns to a thrilling come-from-behind victory 35-31. McCoy threw for 256 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Longhorns to their 20thstraight conference victory and 17th-straight road win. It was Mc-

Coy’s second consecutive road vic- for the first time since 2002. tory in as many weeks, both comBut the Longhorns weren’t going in impressive fashion. ing to have any of that. McCoy threw for four touchdowns and Nov. 10, 2007: No. 14 ran for two more as Texas and Texas 59 vs. Texas Tech Tech combined to score 47 points 43 in the fourth quarter of the shooIt was a year when Texas had tout. After the game, Tech head aspirations towards a national coach Mike Leach even went as championship. Colt McCoy was far as to blame the referees for the back for his second season after loss, claiming that the head chief having a stellar freshman cam- of the officiating crew was from paign, and all the guns were still Austin and was, therefore, a fan of there on offense. the men in burnt orange. But McCoy slipped into a sophomore slump, and the media were Oct. 22, 2005: No. 2 writing Texas off all throughout Texas 52 vs. No. 10 Texthe year. Some experts were pickas Tech 17 ing the Red Raiders to go into This game solidified Texas’ Austin and beat the Longhorns hopes of playing for the nation-

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al championship. And it was the most anticipated game between Texas and Texas Tech in a long time, as Mike Leach had Tech ranked in the top 10 for the first time since 1977. Any voters who doubted the Longhorns before the game were quickly set straight by Vince Young and Texas’ performance against the Red Raiders. Young threw for two touchdowns and ran for another in what was Tech’s first loss of the season. The game was never close, as Vince Young led his troops to a 5217 romping over the boys from Lubbock. Even Mike Leach had nothing but praise for this Texas team. “This is the best Texas team I have played,� he said.

Nathan Vasher: The all-time leader with 1,314 career punt return yards, Vasher returned two kicks for touchdowns and averaged 14 yards per-punt return, placing him second all-time as a Longhorn. Aaron Ross: Ross had 893 career punt return yards, placing him fifth on the all-time record books. He is the Longhorns’ all-time leader with three punt returns for touchdowns, including an 88-yard and 71-yard return for a score. He averaged 11.8 yards per return, the fourth highest Longhorn. But he did have a costly fumble in the first quarter of the BCS National Championship against the Trojans. Quan Cosby: Cosby set the record for the most kickoff return yards by a Longhorn with 1,731 and also had the most yards in a season by a returner by 400 yards, along with a touchdown. As a punt returner, Cosby only fielded 33 punts, but still managed to gain 372 yards and score a touchdown. He is the starting punt returner for the Cincinnati Bengals after being an undrafted free agent. Selvin Young: As a kick returner, Young returned 43 kicks for 994 yards, including a 97-yard touchdown. Out of the eight punts that he returned, he brought two of them back for scores and racked up 139 yards.

TOUGH: Early tests give Texas advantage From page 7 you for the conference, and we got that a lot in the preseason,� Elliott said. “This wasn’t one of our better matches, this team can play at a higher level, but they found a way to kind of get it back.� The rigors of the non-conference season certainly didn’t go unnoticed by the players.

“I think [all of our non-conference schedules are] difficult,� said senior libero Heather Kisner. “But I think this year in particular, [Elliott] set up a really tough schedule just to get us ready for the season and a long run.� If Texas can get through the rest of the Big 12 easily as it got through Baylor on Wednesday, the hard work early on will help

the team reach its goals later this season. “Being ranked No. 2, being off a final four, being one of the teams that is discussed when [it comes to] the end of the year, we know that we’re going to get levels of play that are above and beyond what teams are capable of,� Elliott said. “We’ve got to be prepared every night.�

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Points of Light Institute. According to a White House press release, Obama will draw upon his “United We Serve� speech given June 16 and again ask the American people to get involved in their communities and national issues. The event, which is part of a 20th anniversary celebration of the “points of light� speech, will also commemorate Bush’s civic engagement efforts during his term in office, the statement said.

Following in Bush’s footsteps, the last three presidents — Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Obama — have all called upon citizens to increase their role in community service. Lee Edwards, a fellow at the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, said Bush’s display of bi-partisanship in inviting Obama to speak as his guest of honor is a promising gesture. “He thinks that in a time like

this, when partisanship is running full blast, that it’s a good idea to reach out across the political divide and bring people together,� Edwards said. “Timing is also such that I’m sure that Mr. Bush is concerned about things getting too partisan, and here is his contribution to make it less so.� Edwards said that he did not expect the gesture to change the wider political climate. Some, like Edwin Dorn, pro-

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PLAY: Dramatic tension drags production From page 12 expressions of the actors — expressions of indifference, annoyance and pain. These paint a beautiful picture onstage, such as when Stella sits slumped at the kitchen table, a jazz album playing softly as she stares off into space. This gets us to the meat of the play, that is, the competition for truth between James and Bill. Their combative tactics are different than one might expect. James ends up forming an interesting bond with Bill in an effort to spite his wife. And as we see them spend time together, we can sense the homoerotic undertone of their situation and dialogue as it is tinged with sexual innuendo, bridging the distance between sexuality and violence that their passive-aggressive friendship maintains. It is a surprising and fascinating dynamic that makes up the bulk of the much-advertised “sexual tension� of the play. At 73 minutes, “The Collection� isn’t very long. But parts of the production seemed to drag. Part of the reason it felt so lengthy were the dramatic silences mentioned earlier, but most of the sluggishness arose from the constant back-and-forth between scenes. The stage is divided down the middle, stage left being the home of James and Stel-

we’re in a really good groove.� Another major difficulty for the show is shaking its comparisons to “The Office.� “Parks and Recreation� is filmed in the same pseudo-documentary style that made “The Office� famous but is set in a fictional Indiana parks and recreation department, with Poehler playing its deputy director. And while the parallels to “The Office� are undoubtedly complimentary, Poehler and Ansari said

if you search for them From page 12 control on its products. While it does have the seemingly obligatory selection of ratty T-shirts (buy one for $1, get one free!), the shirts are paired alongside leather jackets and name-brand skirts, all priced well below any of the “nicer� vintage stores in town.

Texas Thrift Store 5319 N IH 35

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Joey Hood plays Bill, a dress designer in “The Collection.� The play tells the convoluted story of James (Ken Webster), a man obsessed with the idea that his wife might have had an adulterous affair with Bill. la, and stage right belonging to Harry and Bill. The action takes place on a level plain, shifting from left to right and vice versa. Scenes are separated by darkness and a short musical transition, but as things gradually intensify, these slow transitions im-

pede dramatic tension onstage, hindering any kind of fluidity between scenes. “The Collection� is a difficult play, and it’s certainly not for everyone. Despite this, it is definitely a conversation-starter. With its complicated, twisting plot and

SITCOM: Second season will stand out From page 12

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they believe this season of “Parks and Recreation� will help break those connections. “I hope this season, we get compared to that show ‘NCIS’ with LL Cool J and Chris O’Donnell,� Ansari said, jokingly. “I hope we get compared to ‘Man Versus Wild,’� Poehler added. And while critical reception to “Parks and Recreation� hasn’t exactly been off the charts, fans of “The Office� should note that its first season was also hardly the comedic powerhouse that it

has become since. The early “Office� episodes were carbon copies of the original British version, minus the humor. Potentially, the new series could pick up some steam in a similar manner. Whatever winds up happening, though, the season promises a number of wild antics, including a gay penguin marriage and a guest appearances by Louis C.K. Whether these will be genuinely entertaining or prosaic forced humor has yet to be seen. “Parks and Recreation� premieres tonight at 7:30 p.m. on NBC.

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From the start, it must be said that Texas Thrift is disorganized. This can make shopping in the unassuming location off I-35 either really fun or really annoying. Clothes are scattered in various spots around the store in no apparent order, which illustrates the fact that Texas Thrift has so much stuff that it’s impossible to organize it in any sort of tidy fashion. But there are gems to be found once you get past the mess. For example, tucked behind half-used coloring books and ceramic coasters was a set of pristine vintage dessert plates that could have easily been ripped off and sold at Anthropologie for $12 each. At

Texas Thrift, the plates were $1 for a set of four.

Roadhouse Rags 1600 Fortview Road Half-thrift store, half-live music venue, Roadhouse Rags definitely maintains the most local flair of any of the aforementioned places. From its location in a little house in South Austin, Roadhouse Rags’ store selection is basically made up of a lot of quirky knickknacks combined with an inordinate amount of western wear. But there are enough unique finds to be had here to warrant a trip. Roadhouse Rags maintains a coziness that the fluorescent lighting in “chain� thrift stores like Goodwill or Savers drowns out. Additionally, the owners are really personable, making each item in the store — no matter how much you don’t need it — seem like it has a backstory worth knowing. If nothing else, Roadhouse Rags is worth a visit for the ambiance alone. Better yet, go in the early evening before one of the store’s shows and peruse the racks before settling in the cozy backyard for a live music set.

‘DILLO: Venue brought society together From page 12 When the project is completed, the recordings will be stored in the UT American History Center where they will be available to students, faculty and the public. “A project like this becomes a labor of love,� he said. “We are operating on a shoestring budget, but thankfully people have come forward and volunteered to help.� Leifeste and Marcotte have been working as the two prin-

cipal interviewers for the project thus far. Leifeste, a radiotelevision-film graduate who attended UT in the late ‘60s, emphasized the importance of the time period and the events that occurred throughout the Armadillo’s 10-year lifespan. “So much was going on as far as the upheaval of our society,� Leifeste said. “There were the Martin Luther King Jr. and Kennedy assassinations, Vietnam, Kent State, the moon landing — all this incredible upheaval, and music was

where we all came together.� The venue eventually closed because of financial troubles, and much of its memorabilia is now on display at the Threadgill’s south location, right next door to where the Armadillo World Headquarters once stood. Though the Armadillo’s reign was shortlived, Brown claims it will always be an Austin icon. “There has never been anything like it before,� he said. “God knows there will never be anything like it again.�

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Austinites record reminiscences of Armadillo By Audrey Campbell Daily Texan Staff In a small recording studio crowded with soundboards, microphones, a computer and a few chairs, Jim Franklin reminisced about the first poster he ever designed for a concert at the Armadillo World Headquarters. “I drew a realistic armadillo that has just come across a matchbook full of joints, and it’s puffing on one,� Franklin said. The artist is one of more than 100 locals who have volunteered to tell their stories about the historic music venue for KUT’s Armadillo Oral History Project. KUT’s project officially began in August when the radio station started airing advertisements encouraging anyone with memories of the Armadillo to contact them and set up a time to have their accounts recorded and preserved. Owned by Eddie Wilson and housed in an old concert hall, the Armadillo became a famous hangout for live-music enthusiasts. From 1970 to 1980, it hosted countless musicians including Willie Nelson, Bob Seger, Fats Domino and Stevie Ray Vaughn.

“Austin’s reputation as the ‘Live Music Capital of the World’ goes all the way back to the Armadillo World Headquarters,� said Ann Leifeste, a UT graduate and project volunteer. “It gave a lot of bands their start. So many musicians owe a great deal to the Armadillo.� Leifeste has been working closely with KUT’s Nick Marcotte and David Brown to spread the word about the project. The group has begun diligently recording the memories of patrons, former staff members, musicians and anyone else who wants to preserve their accounts of the Armadillo. “Instead of us attempting to rebuild history, the project provides the chance to actually talk to the people who were involved,� Brown said. “Oral history is very personal. We’re getting incredible stories, and we’re getting a feel of what Austin was like and how the city was shaped by this.� Over the next few months, Brown said the station will continue soliciting interviews.

‘DILLO continues on page 11

Tamir Kalifa | Daily Texan Staff

Ann Leifeste, right, a 1972 UT radio-television-film graduate, interviews Austin artist Jim Franklin for the Armadillo World Headquarters oral history project at the KUT Texas Music Matters studios. Franklin was one of the founding members of the Armadillo.

Thrifty Thursday goes clothes shopping Performance exploits PLAY REVIEW

By Leigh Patterson Daily Texan Staff Shopping at thrift stores can be either wonderful or miserable. To a novice, a thrift store can be a little overwhelming, es-

pecially when it’s poorly organized and reeks of mothballs. But if you do a little research to figure out where you’re going and what you’re looking for, the process becomes far less

Shelley Neuman | Daily Texan Staff

Ed Davis picks through racks of clothing at the Goodwill on North Lamar on Wednesday afternoon.

painful. For a college student on a budget, thrift stores can be an ideal solution for the desire to buy something you really don’t need. And in some cases, you might be surprised by the things you can find once you start looking. Here are some picks for places to start:

Specifically, this location has a really great housewares department. The knickknack and small appliance sections are out of control, overflowing shelves and spilling into the aisles, so definitely check here first if you’re in the market for a new mini food processor or ceramic cat figurine.

Goodwill 5555 North Lamar Blvd.

Top Drawer Thrift 4902 Burnet Road

Goodwill is a mainstay for any thrift-store novice. The North Lamar location can be daunting because the store is pretty huge (a testament to its size is the entire aisle devoted solely to picture frames). Since Goodwill is a corporation, the prices are fixed. In other words, you can purchase either a piece of junk or something of value for the same price; it’s all dependant on the luck of the hunt.

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NBC sitcom stars discuss upcoming second season By Gerald Rich Daily Texan Staff Though NBC has given Amy Poehler and “The Office� producers Greg Daniels and Michael Schur a second season of their show “Parks and Recreation,� many are still skeptical. The renewal was certainly great news for the cast and crew, but critical viewers were left wondering why. The show premiered in early April to mixed reviews. The mini ‘seasonette,’ to use Poehler ’s words, suffered from a case of identity crisis. Although it featured a hilarious

cast, the show offered more organic dramedy than humor; the characters were endearing, but the jokes felt either halfhearted or contrived. Last week, The Daily Texan talked with the show’s stars, Amy Poehler and Aziz Ansari, about the premiere of the new season. “Like any new show, you know, you just kind of have to get things up and running and figure out where the bathrooms are,� Poehler said. “So now that we’ve kind of got stuff going, I think

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