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‘I owed it to myself ’ One graduation. A whole community. Editor’s Note: This story is part of the semester-long, collaborative series “First-Gen UT,” which will share the stories of first-generation Longhorns. Stories will be produced in partnership with UT’s chapters of the Asian American Journalists Association, National Association of Black Journalists, National Hispanic Journalists Association and the National Lesbian Gay Journalists Association. By Maria Mendez @mellow_maria

earing the outdated class ring she ordered years ago along with her cap and gown, Veronica Rivera looked out in awe at the crowd of 30 people waiting to greet her. It was Dec. 8, the fall 2018 graduation ceremony, but it was also a moment of triumph for the many family, friends and University staff who supported her during her eight years of personal and academic struggles. They had all come to know her by her nickname, Vero, for the bright flowers she wears daily in her hair and her shining smile. But, on that day, it was nearly impossible to hold back tears — for both Vero and her loved ones. She looked into the crowd, smiling at each person as she struggled to not cry. When she finally caught sight of her mom in the crowd, Vero quickly walked, almost ran, up to her, taking her into her arms. That’s when the tears came. They fell down Leticia Rivera’s

face and soon down Vero’s, as the two hugged each other for several minutes. As Vero moved towards other people in the crowd, the tears continued. Watching her daughter, Leticia Rivera pointed to the cotton balls decorating her daughter’s graduation cap and told Vero’s roommate Deana Libby a story of their family picking cotton in the fields of the Rio Grande Valley. Vero’s grandpa, pictured on the cap in a black-and-white photo, had been the fastest cotton picker, she said. They then exchanged jokes about how Vero’s bejeweled cap — decorated with flowers, of course — couldn’t be missed in the crowd. “I couldn’t really see much from far away, but as soon as Vero walked onstage, I could tell it was her because of the cap. It was blinding,” Libby said laughing. But Vero, a first-generation college student, almost didn’t make it to the graduation stage.

The long road to graduation

Growing up in San Benito, Texas, Vero was an overinvolved child. In high school, she joined band, yearbook, the drill team and even the wrestling team. She was excited by any opportunity to learn. But Vero said she also joined all these activities to escape difficulties at home, such as her complex relationship with her mom, who was hardworking but struggled with alcoholism. This complex relationship with her mom also drew Vero close to her grandpa, who she describes as her “everything.” With the support of her grandpa, relatives,

juan figueroa | the daily texan staff file TOP: Vero embraces Brandelyn Flunder, the Multicultural Engagement Center Director. “She to me is the ultimate success story,” Flunder said. ABOVE: Vero was devastated by the death of her grandfather, Canuto Rivera Sr., her freshman year. But she carried the memory of him throughout her graduation with pictures of him, like this one. BOTTOM: Vero, a fall 2018 first-generation college graduate, decorated her graduation cap to honor her family and upbringing. She bejeweled it with a photo of her deceased grandfather, cotton like the one her relatives often picked in South Texas, the Virgin of Guadalupe and the Spanish saying “We f---ing did it!”

school counselors and teachers, Vero made decent grades, though she admits she “never went above and beyond to get an A.” In her high school English class, she was assigned an essay for the Gates Millennium Scholars Program, a scholarship for minority college students, during the fall. But Vero waited until the spring to type her essay on an electric typewriter since her family didn’t have a computer. But answering the prompt about hardships was easy since she had “enough of those to write about.” The program thought so, too, so she earned the Gates scholarship along with her acceptance to UT. Arriving at UT in the fall semester of 2010 as a political communications major, Vero quickly got involved on campus, working with the Multicultural Engagement Center and eventually becoming an orientation adviser. But she encountered a series of events that would complicate her path toward a

college degree. It didn’t take long for the stress of college and her family life, including sick relatives and financial constraints, to add up. During her second semester at UT, Vero was hospitalized and eventually diagnosed with major depressive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. She tried to cope and continue with school that semester, but one week before her finals, her grandfather passed away back home. Being unable to say goodbye to her grandfather took a toll. “I just remember losing a lot of hope and faith,” Vero said. “I had had people pass away before, but he was the person I was the closest to out of everyone in my family. Losing him was just very difficult.” Going back home became too painful for Vero, so she stayed in Austin that summer. But as she tried to cope with the loss, Vero said she also began drinking more heavily at parties. Her next seven years at UT

were a blur, riddled with more personal and academic struggles — sexual assault, two more hospitalizations from her declining mental health and financial hardships after she lost her Gates scholarship. These circumstances led Vero to take multiple medical withdrawals or course load reductions and, in some cases, fail her classes. By 2014, her expected graduation year, it became evident she wouldn’t walk the stage that spring.

‘Light at the end of the tunnel’

Vero struggled to ask for help, but during this time she began opening up to University staff like Brandelyn Flunder, the director of the Multicultural Engagement Center. “I don’t think she necessarily ever vocalized that she was not graduating. There was always a plan in place, but as the years progressed those plans changed a lot,” Flunder said. “I was more concerned with, ‘How is she

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6-foot-and-under students form league of their own By Mason Carroll @masonccarroll

Students less than 6 feet tall do not have to worry about being dunked on by someone a foot taller during an intramural basketball game with the return of a 6 foot and under league. The 6 foot and under league was first created in the 1970s, but it was cut last spring due to lack of participation. Darci Doll, associate director of recreational sports, said the league is back because many students voiced their desire to play in the league again. “The biggest thing we do is listen to the student participants and the students not participating, so we can offer things that they are interested in,” Doll said. Doll said the league is popular because the majority of the approximately 12,000 students who participate in intramural sports are less than 6 feet tall, and it gives students an equal playing field — or rather court — to try different positions and make new friends. “In the 6 feet and under league, someone who has never been a center can try it and just really have a fun experience,” Doll said. “Intramural sports are a great way to make memories with friends, build a sense of community and enjoy all the great RecSports facilities.” Nathan Ha, sports manager for recreational sports, is 5 feet 10 inches tall and said

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andrew mcelvany | the daily texan staff Students play basketball in Gregory Gym on Thurday afternoon. Students shorter than 6 feet tall will soon be able to compete against others their height with the return of the 6 foot and under league.

he plans to create a team in the league because height shouldn’t stop anyone from playing basketball. “I think it’s a great, great addition because there are so many people out there who are really good at basketball — they just have such a height disadvantage,” Ha said. “Now that we have the 6 feet and under league, we finally have our chance to shine.” Anthropology senior

Mackenzie Finklea said she would be interested in playing in the league because she has played basketball in the past, but she doesn’t want to go up against someone much taller than she is. “Traditionally, you have to be really, really tall to play basketball and a position like point guard, but what if I want to be a medium sized post?” Finklea said. “It would be nice to find an intramural team

that is inclusive and also competitive because I have a competitive spirit and sometimes that is hard to do around people who are a lot taller.” While there is not a 6 foot and under league specifically for women because of a lack of female players, women are welcome to play in the male leagues. Doll said co-ed intramural sports have specific rules regarding the number of

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male and female players on the court at one time. However, women who play in the men’s league don’t have these same rules. “I would be hesitant (to play with guys) because the competitive nature between co-ed teams and just women’s teams tends to be different, but I would still want to try it,” Finklea said. “I would be really excited if they had an under 6 feet womens’ basketball league.”

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Texas Lege may loosen marijuana regulations By Chad Lyle @lylechad

Advocates for marijuana decriminalization in Texas might score a major victory this year if the state legislature passes House Bill 63, a bill proposed by Rep. Joe Moody, D-El Paso, that has attracted bipartisan support. House Bill 63 would make it a civil offense, not a criminal one, to be caught in possession of less than an ounce of marijuana. Cannabis is typically sold by the gram, and an ounce contains 28 grams. Moody first introduced legislation to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana in 2015, and said support from across the aisle is much more prevalent than it was in past sessions. “One of the main things that’s changed from last session to this session is the fact that the Texas Republican Party has added a plank of its party platform that endorses this legislation,” Moody said. “I think the dialogue outside the Capitol has shifted dramatically over the last two years. And so we need to take that public opinion shift and put it in to put it to work for us on the policy side.” Similar to House Bill 63, the 2018 Texas Republican Party platform also advocates a civil penalty for possession of less than an ounce of cannabis. According to the platform, Texas Republicans “support a change in the law to make it a civil, and not a criminal, offense for legal adults only

to possess one ounce or less of marijuana for personal use, punishable by a fine of up to $100, but without jail time.” Heather Fazio, the director of Texans for Responsible Marijuana Policy, said Republican support for legislation such as Moody’s is a breakthrough for her organization. “We were thrilled to see the progress that our Republican allies made during the convention process last year … specifically the civil penalty approach that they’d like to see where there’s no arrests, no jail time and, most importantly, there’s no criminal record associated with small amounts of possession,” Fazio said. Moody’s past decriminalization bills did not gain enough support to pass the House, but this time he said he sees a more viable path for House Bill 63 to make it to a floor vote and hopefully pass. “I look at the membership of the committee that was named (on Wednesday), and I certainly think there is a coalition there that could take the bill out of committee and hopefully put it on the House floor,” Moody said. If Moody’s bill does pass the House and is ultimately approved by the Senate, Gov. Greg Abbott indicated in a 2018 gubernatorial debate he is open to signing decriminalization legislation into law. “The statement he made during that debate certainly gives me a lot of hope that ultimately this is a policy he could support,” Moody said. “I’m certainly going to reach out to his office and visit with them about this approach.”

UT System Chancellor explains layoffs, tuition By Savana Dunning @savanaish

The UT System chancellor James Milliken spoke at a Texas Tribune event Thursday about tuition increases, recent layoffs and his first semester as chancellor. “What some people might refer to as swagger, I prefer to say (Texas) has a sense of confidence and a sense of ambition that I don’t see anywhere else in the country … a sense of optimism about the future that, if we do the right things, we make the right choices, we make the right investments, this place is going to be successful,” Milliken said. This semester, Milliken will negotiate with the 86th Texas Legislature over funding decisions. One of his goals is to improve higher education accessibility for students of all backgrounds. Part of that would mean lowering tuition costs, but that requires more funding to come from the state. Tuition is deregulated in Texas, meaning universities can set their own tuition rates without oversight from the legislature. When asked about whether he would advocate for increased tuition rates in the face of reduced state funding, Milliken said it’s too early for him to say. “It’s important to have frank conversations with political leadership about the implications of budget decisions,” Milliken said. “(We need) to be perfectly honest about what happens if the state funds us at this level or that level and what choices we have to make … to meet the obligations

that I think Texans share about the quality, capacity and growth of public higher education.” Milliken also spoke about the System Administration Task Force Organizational Assessment, a report released by four UT regents on improvements for the UT System administration. The assessment was conducted during the previous chancellor’s administration, and Milliken said he has been working to implement the recommendations. Among other things, the report called for the possible dismissal of 70 to 110 System employees. Earlier this month, The Daily Texan reported the System let go of 65 employees in accordance with the recommendation. Milliken said cutting down was necessary for budgeting, but those administrative roles are still important for the System to function as intended. “We have an obligation to be as cost effective as we can,” Milliken said. “(But university systems) were created for the people of the state, so there was a place that was responsible to the people for oversight, for management, for coordination … and that’s what the University of Texas System does.” During audience questions, biochemistry senior Saurabh Sharma, chairman of UT’s Young Conservatives of Texas chapter, asked Milliken about potential changes to the UT System’s free speech policy. Milliken said he was considering adopting a policy like the Chicago statement, a set of principles that condemn restrictions of all speech on college campuses.

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New center studies aging populations Texas Aging and Longevity Center looks into aging within various groups. By Hannah Ortega @_hannahortega_

t’s in with the old at UT as the Texas Aging and Longevity Center kicks off today with an event at Patton Hall. The center’s creation stemmed from UT’s Aging Network and the Portfolio in Aging and Health, which is the graduate training portion of the network, co-director Karen Fingerman said. As part of the UT Population Research Center, the organization will research the aging of populations from various ethnic, racial or cultural backgrounds, Fingerman said. “We focus on understanding how the population ages,” Fingerman said. “We’re interested in things like ethnic and racial minority groups and how that contributes to different patterns of aging.” In addition to this broad focus on different populations aging, there are smaller groups conducting research on topics such as technology and aging, graduate research assistant Rachel Tessmer said. Other interests of the faculty include dementia care, depression in old age, aphasia and cerebrovascular disease, which can lead to strokes. “(Fingerman) wanted to bring groups across campus who do similar types of research together, so she has one group where it’s faculty members who do anything related to … brain aging,” said Tessmer, communication sciences and disorders graduate student. “We’ll have people from communication

eddie gaspar | the daily texan staff Located in Patton Hall, the Texas Aging and Longevity Center opens Friday afternoon. The Center aims to understand how people age and to use its findings to combat age-related problems. sciences and disorders, we have a Fingerman said the center hopes rural and urban difference in ed“There doesn’t have to be this lot of people from pharmacy, people to understand those who age well ucation level and how people are downward slope when we think in psychology, so people who kind in order to prevent aging problems aging, and all of those issues are of aging,” said Wood, educationof come at brain aging from differand help older adults who are ex- going to play out throughout the al psychology graduate student. ent perspectives — some from the periencing aging problems. These United States in the next 30 or 40 “The numbers get higher, but that cellular level, some from more of goals align with the center’s motto: years. So, understanding those isdoesn’t mean that health goes like a social aspect.” “Aging is our future, Texas is the sues right now sets the stage for the down. There are people called suThe group joins similar centers future of aging.” rest of the country to understand peragers, for example, and a lot of at UT-Dallas and UT-San Antonio “Texas’ population already looks where they’re headed.” people thrive when they age, so it’s as a conductor of aging research like (where) the rest of the U.S. is Graduate research assistant just bringing awareness to aging in Texas. Aging research also takes heading,” Fingerman said. “We al- Kristie Wood said she hopes the and connecting people who are inplace in Galveston and Houston, ready have a number of different UT community takes away a difterested in doing research on it and though Fingerman said it is more immigrant groups in the state who ferent perspective of aging through bringing us all together, creating medically-focused. are now aging. We already have a the center. new opportunities.”

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PTS collects over $1 million annually from parking citations By Mason Carroll @masonccarroll

Each year, UT Parking and Transportation Services issues approximately 38,000 citations for traffic and parking violations on campus. PTS collects more than $1 million annually in fees, and the most frequent citation written is failure to display the appropriate permit. Bobby Stone, director of Parking and Transportation Services, said the organization is self-funded and receives no funding from the University or state to provide parking services on campus. He said they use the citation fees to help protect paying students’ spots. “The issuance of citations helps ensure that those who have paid a fee to park on campus have those spaces protected and available from those who elect to attempt to park and pay into the parking system,” Stone said in an email. Although biochemistry sophomore Nick Kasper has a “M” parking pass for his motorcycle, he received a $75 parking ticket from Parking and Transportation Services on Thursday morning for parking his motorcycle partly in a no-parking zone the night before. While he does admit it was his fault, he said he wishes the penalty was not as high for a

george wunch | the daily texan file Nick Kasper received a parking ticket for improperly parking his motorcycle in front of Brazos Garage in Jester Circle. UT Parking and Transportation Services generates over $1 million in revenue from ticket fees, which contribute to maintenance and operation costs of UT garages.

first-time offense. “I think the fact that I have to pay $75 dollars as a student is pretty ridiculous because we are all students on a pretty tight budget, so I

don’t think it should be that high,” Kasper said. “It definitely is legit because I broke a rule, but I wish I would have got a warning first.” Parking in campus garages can

cost anywhere from $4 for an hour to $836 a year for students who live in the dorms. Stone said the revenue from parking in garages goes back into paying for expenses

associated with the garage. These annual garage expenses, which include maintenance and operation costs, exceeds $8 million and supporting UTPD and Campus Safety services cost an additional $2 million. “Our primary source of revenue is daily parking from visitors, event attendees and those without permits and then permits,” Stone said. “Students, faculty and staff who utilize parking services pay for permits that help support the parking operations on campus.” Nutrition sophomore Alicia Cano has been using the parking garages for about a year and said she has not had many bad experiences but was shocked by the price of her parking pass. Cano also has a street parking pass she uses when she needs it. “It doesn’t surprise me that it is high … I guess a couple of hundred dollars is expected, but when I saw that $800 I thought ‘Wow,’” Cano said. Cano said the cheaper garages on campus are far away and inconvenient, while the closer garages are too expensive. Cano said lower-priced parking would be more reasonable for students, but she will continue to utilize the garages because she needs parking. “It is worth it to me because I use my car a lot to volunteer,” Cano said.

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TX Votes still adds political pressure on campus outside of election year By David Antonio @dantonio2

The voter advocacy organization TX Votes wants to drive more STEM students to the polls next election cycle, organization members said in their first meeting of the semester Thursday. “We have been focusing a lot on STEM students in the last year because our numbers show that STEM students vote at lower rates than everyone else on campus,” TX Votes vice president Zach Price said. Price, a government junior, said TX Votes plans to work on closing this gap by beginning a speaker series tailored toward STEM students this semester. The approximately 30 students in attendance planned events and activities aimed to encourage students to become more politically involved, such as meet and greets

with elected officials. This has proven exceptionally hard outside of an election year, Price said. “We are all busy, and nobody wants to tune in to politics all the time,” Price said. “So making it about civic engagement and the impact you can have outside of the election cycle motivates people.” The club organizes a recurring event called “Meet Your Elected Official Forum” so students can directly speak with their representatives. At the meeting, current members expressed their enjoyment in the forums. However, Price said TX Votes’ main priority is registering people to vote, and although the next election won’t be for two years, that work never stops. TX Votes member Mason Mazurek said the organization hopes to lessen the burden students bear to register to vote. “Half the battle is getting them registered, and the other half is

having them show up,” management information systems sophomore Mazurek said. Mazurek said forming your own opinions, educating yourself and finding like-minded people to go out and make a difference with is the best way to spark political activism on campus. “TX Votes’ main goal is that, if you are a student, you should be voting,” government sophomore Ava Said said. In addition to meetings with elected officials, TX Votes also hosts an annual Civics Formal, which recognizes people from around campus who make voting and civic engagement possible. TX Votes is also brainstorming the creation of a civic engagement education series to benefit students. The organization’s meetings are open to all students and are held every other Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Belo Center for New Media.

joshua guenther | the daily texan staff Kassie Phebillo, communication studies graduate student, explains the need to remain nonpartisan after Jacob Springer, right, mentioned the idea of hosting a lobby day during the first TX Votes meeting of the semester.

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It’s never too late to apply for financial aid By Emily Caldwell Associate Editor

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The biggest mistake I made my freshman year was not researching and applying to any scholarships or FAFSA. It is a common misconception that FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is not worth applying to if you know you won’t qualify for federal aid. Admittedly, I fell into this mindset before coming to college. I knew my parents’ income, I knew where we stood financially and I figured, ‘Why bother?’ I adopted the same lackadaisical outlook when it came to applying to other scholarships, too. According to Diane Todd Sprague, the executive director of the Office of Financial Aid, only 58 percent of UT undergraduate students received some form of financial aid in 2017, including aid offered at the federal, state and institutional level. That may seem like a lot, but it also means 42 percent of undergrads went without any form of financial aid. This could very well mean 42 percent of students and their families are financially comfortable enough to pay for tuition and other expenses while at UT without any outside funding — but that number feels too high. Some students within that 42 percent could likely benefit from some financial help — they’re just not applying.

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Students deserve a centralized Career Services system By Bella McWhorter Associate Editor

Less than a third of graduates enter careers related to their major, according to a 2017 New York Times article. With the majority of students entering jobs beyond their majors, it is imperative UT’s Career Services changes its system so that students don’t have to use multiple UT job search engines to access necessary opportunities. Currently, Career Services operates under a decentralized system, meaning each college has a career office tailored to serve students within that college. Most notably, every college provides its own job board, which lists available internships, jobs and events. These online portals are often only accessible to students in that college. For example, the College of Communication uses CareerSource and the Liberal Arts College uses BTT Gateway. “Here at Moody, we have a large population of students, and our career services are tailored to those students and their specific majors,” said Megan Vallee, a Moody College career adviser. “We are able to aid them better and get them more information specific to Moody College.” While specialized resources can be helpful, they can also

prove a disservice for students who will likely look for internship and job opportunities unrelated to their majors and for students who are pursuing more than one degree. A centralized Career Services could go a long way in helping students navigate their future in an organized and unrestricted way. Paige Miller, a radio-television-film sophomore, recently experienced the downsides of the current system. According to Miller, her friend in the College of Fine Arts found a listing for a photography internship through her college’s job board. She recommended it to Miller because of her interest in a photography career. “Because I’m in Moody, not CoFA, I was unable to access the link or apply to the job through that listing, which was disappointing,” Miller said. “It’s frustrating to be restricted from the job boards of other colleges, especially since my and other students’ skill sets can be broad and transferable.” According to Vallee, there are job boards that are open to all students — Hire a Longhorn and HireUTexas — with the latter powered by Handshake. Handshake is a platform where students, university career centers and recruiters can collaborate and share career opportunities. While these are

great options for students, there is still a level of confusion and disorganization in having to access multiple different platforms and job boards while searching for an internship or job. To eliminate the unnecessary stress of having to monitor multiple job boards, Career Services should centralize the University’s colleges under Handshake. The platform is easy to navigate and helpful — it notes UT events for all colleges, connects you with UT alumni and shares viable jobs and internships for various careers and locations across all majors. Even better, UT already uses it. In addition to HireUTexas, multiple colleges, including the College of Natural Sciences and LBJ School of Public Affairs, already use Handshake as their job board. Career Services does an amazing job providing students access to internships, jobs and other opportunities — but there is room for improvement. Establishing a centralized system and uniting all the colleges under a single and efficient job board will ensure that students exploring careers beyond their majors can still have organized and complete access to the necessary resources. McWhorter is a journalism junior from San Francisco, California.

All students, regardless of income, should make an effort to explore, find and apply to sources of financial aid. Almost everyone can afford to save some money.”

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UT does have resources to help students find what they need. All students, regardless of income, should make an effort to explore, find and apply to sources of financial aid. Almost everyone can afford to save some money. At UT, students can receive funding in different ways. The types of aid available to students are split up into five general categories: grants, scholarships, loans, work-study and emergency loans. For many scholarships, a student must have a FAFSA application on file in order to apply. Even if you think you won’t qualify for anything, the application is free and the time it takes you to fill it out could save you and your family a decent sum of money. In terms of scholarships, there are close to 300 administered by UT’s Office of Financial Aid, according to Sprague. That number doesn’t even factor in scholarships available at the college and departmental level, or scholarships available through entities not associated with the University. On its Financial Aid website, UT offers the information students need to find the grants, scholarships, loans, work-study and emergency loans that could help them pay for college. The problem may not be that the financial resources themselves are inadequate, but rather that not enough students are applying. One of my advisers mentioned that usually almost every year, scholarships within her department won’t receive any student applications, often resulting in leftover funds that rollover to the next academic year. Regardless of whether it’s due to lack of knowledge or simply lack of effort, students can do more to help themselves by exploring the vast number of financial aid options available to them. Everyone can benefit from saving. Caldwell is a Latin American studies and journalism sophomore from College Station.

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feeling if she’s letting mom down, if she’s letting her organizations or advisers down,’ and how she was kinda dealing with that.” Flunder continued checking in on Vero, who was now hoping to graduate in 2015 or as soon as possible. To make that a reality, Vero would have to get straight A’s in nine communications classes and pass all other classes to maintain her financial aid. She worked closely with her professors to try to accomplish this, but balancing coursework with her full-time job proved difficult. She failed one class in spring 2017. Unable to afford school without financial aid and with a plummeting GPA in the College of Communication, Vero began losing hope in her ability to finish her degree. But one day, a friend suggested she change her major to education since she was already working to be a teacher through the UTeach program. Vero was skeptical, but a degree audit and a meeting with a College of Education adviser in the fall of 2017 revealed she was roughly 70 percent complete with the degree plan. With the help of the adviser, Vero mapped a plan

to return to UT and graduate by spring 2019 by taking a couple of classes every semester. In the following spring, she took three classes and worked full-time, but she finished with all A’s. “I had a 3-point-something,” she said, laughing. “That was amazing. I was taking care of my health. It just felt like things were moving in a direction to where there really was a light at the end of the tunnel.” With renewed hope, Vero wanted to earn her degree as soon as possible. “At that point it really was just a matter of how hard or how fast was I willing to get to that light, which for me that light was December,” Vero said. “It was now. It wasn’t next spring. It was now.” But it wasn’t an easy feat. In September, Vero experienced another sexual assault. This time, however, she opened herself up to help, working closely with the Title IX office to cope with the PTSD and reaching out to professors if she missed class. “I refused to withdraw at all costs,” Vero said. “This semester has been the most vulnerable I had to be and I knew that I had to if I wanted to graduate.” “I owed it to myself.”

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graduation, Flunder woke up not feeling well but she rushed from her house in Manor to the Bass Concert Hall. “I was like, ‘I can’t miss it,’” Flunder said. “I wanted her to make sure that she knew that I’m going to be there for her every step of the way.” Flunder arrived just in time to sit in the back of the auditorium. She couldn’t see much, but she waited, camera

juan figueroa | the daily texan staff file TOP: Vero was greeted by roughly 30 friends and family after the graduation ceremony for the College of Education, which took place Dec. 8, 2018, at the Bass Concert Hall. BOTTOM: Vero, a first-generation college student, placed her graduation sashes on her mom and uncle. She said her graduation was also an accomplishment for her family.

in hand, to hear Vero’s name be called out. “I just started crying,” Flunder said. “Everything flashed back in my mind. All the conversations we’ve had, the lunches I’ve treated her to, all the times she’s come in (my office) crying, all the times I’ve checked to see kinda how she’s doing.” Julio Cana, a 2015 UT psychology graduate, also made his way back to campus that day for Vero, who he befriended as a summer orientation adviser. “She was always there to listen and give advice if you needed it, and I’m grateful for that,” Cana said of his friendship with Vero. “I’ve definitely seen how involved she is in her community and how she inspires people without really even knowing it.” The graduation itself was brief; Vero’s walk, which included a brief dance onstage, lasted roughly 30 seconds and the entire ceremony ended in less than an hour. But it was an “irreplaceable” moment. “I couldn’t believe that it was actually and finally happening,” Vero said. “Like finally all the hard work, all the times that I wanted to quit, all the tears, like family sacrifices, everything — it was finally and actually happening.”

And Vero made sure to honor everyone who helped her reach her goal. She carried the memory of her grandpa and deceased relatives on her “blinding” graduation cap. “That was a time and place for me to be proud of my skin, my roots, my ancestors — everything that makes me me,” she said. “It’s my accomplishment. It’s our accomplishment, so there’s no reason for me to not be bold that day or any day.” She also visited their graves during Thanksgiving break, taking some of her graduation photos there. “You have no idea how much I wanted my grandpa to be there,” she said, her voice cracking. “I wanted to show them, ‘Look, I really did it! I wasn’t lying. I didn’t let you down. I stuck to it and I really did it.’” Taking off her graduation sashes and stoles after the ceremony, she placed them on the shoulders of her mom and uncle. “Putting the stoles on them was me kind of saying, ‘Thank you for everything. I know I say it but maybe I don’t say it enough,’” Vero said. “I appreciate everything and I would not have made it to this point if it were not for them.” For Vero’s mom, the gesture

made her daughter’s graduation a family achievement. “For her to have put them on me and her uncle, it means she’s proud of us,” Leticia Rivera said in Spanish. “The years of waiting were worth it. She finally made her dream, graduating, a reality. She did it.” It may have taken Vero almost twice as long as other students to earn her degree, but Flunder said Vero’s journey is the biggest success story she’s ever witnessed. “I think that her success is in her perseverance,” she said, tearing up. “For someone to have so many challenges and so many obstacles to graduating and have their mind set, that that’s what they’re going to do — not just for themselves but for their community back at home, for the people looking up to her — I think that’s the true definition of success.” And Vero, who is now preparing to teach in Austin and eventually go into education policy, wouldn’t have it another way. “I feel like everything happens for a reason. I don’t know the reason, but I’m graduated now,” she said. “I feel like I’m at the right place at the right time now.”

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contributing editor College can be extremely busy, but that doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice an awesome spring break trip because you don’t have much time to plan and scour the internet for where to go and what to do. Considering there are apps that do everything from reminding you to drink water to having someone deliver Chipotle right to your door, it’s no surprise that there are a ton of apps out there to help you have the best vacation possible. Here’s a breakdown of some of the best travel apps, from planning your trip to wondering what to do while you’re on it.

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Airbnb is incredibly popular- and rightfully so. Instead of staying at mainstream hotels (often for sky high prices) you can stay at people’s homes or in spare bedrooms, allowing for not only a more homey space but also for more of a local experience. Airbnb also offers restaurant recommendations from locals as well as “experiences”, such as hiking with a nearby guide or taking a ghost tour. Every destination is unique and Airbnb is a platform that emphasizes those qualities to not only help you plan your trip, but to tailor it to both your taste and the place itself.

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contributing writer With spring break fast approaching, it’s time to make plans. Some people may have week-long, extravagant trips planned, but travelling can be costly, especially as a college student. However, you shouldn’t let this keep you from exploring! Day trips or weekend trips are a great way to get away from home and experience another city. If you plan on staying in Texas during spring break, taking a “food-cation” - a vacation primarily centered around food - can be both budget-friendly and fulfilling! An amazing place to take your first food-cation is Dallas, Texas, where you can enjoy its big city atmosphere while enjoying its quirky local neighborhoods. Here is a list of places to eat at that are cost-effective and worthwhile!

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Kessler Baking Studio 1129 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 75203

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contributing writer Dreaming of a spring break with sand between my toes and crystal blue beaches, but in reality, it will be spent at home. It sounds like a sad realization, but it doesn’t have to be. While vacations to far and tropical places sound like the ultimate dream, and they probably are, it doesn’t mean that you can’t treat yourself to a staycation. You’re probably thinking, “A staycation, really?” Trust me on this one. We are all broker than we want to admit and want to have that getaway feel during the holidays and break, but most of us can’t afford it. A staycation covers all the bases for a dream vacation but in the comfort of your home.

It’s Affordable (and We ALL Need That):

Like most college students, we are strapped for cash. Our ramen and air diet aren’t much, and we don’t have hundreds (or even thousands) to drop on a tropical getaway. A staycation allows you to save up for your future dream destination while still being able to relax and feel like you’re getting away.

new. Or even do a progressive dinner, appetizer one place, main entree somewhere else, dessert at your favorite place, and finish off the night with coffee and cocktails. Bouncing from place to place is sure to give your break a new perspective without ever leaving the zip-code.

One for the Home Bodies:

If you don’t want to leave the comfort of your couch, that’s no problem. You can always treat yourself to a day of relaxation. Face mask, nail polish, a good book/ Netflix series, and a homemade cocktail (for those of age). Sometimes a day of rest is all we need and can do wonders for a stressed and tired college student. Your toes don’t have to be in the sand to feel like you’ve had a remarkable vacation. Between the undiscovered corners of the city and Pinterest, your home town may become your new favorite place to visit. A Staycation is a perfect way to kick back and not break the bank.

Become One with Your City:

In your home town, there are plenty of hidden gems, even if you don’t think so. Historical downtown in small towns is your new best friend and the best place to explore new places. Even if you don’t want to venture that far out of your comfort zone, nearly every city has museums and exhibits you can visit (most of the time for free)!

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joshua guenther | the daily texan file Guard Kerwin Roach II drives towards the basket in Texas’ 75-72 win over then-No. 20 Oklahoma at the Frank Erwin Center on Jan. 19. Roach has consistently been one of Texas’ highest scorers but hasn’t seen much help from an incosistent Longhorns squad.

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Following Texas’ loss to TCU, Kerwin Roach II looked visibly frustrated. Roach admits he’s never happy after a defeat, but yet another missed opportunity in conference play certainly added to it. The Longhorns lost their fourth conference game by six points or fewer on Wednesday night. And after similar defeats to the likes of Texas Tech, Oklahoma State and Kansas, the senior added that it “definitely” feels that these

types of games are overlapping and running together. “I don’t think it’s pressure to win. We just gotta do what goes into winning,” Roach said. “When we’re on the road, there’s no error in the details.” For a team that needs conference victories to have hopes of clinching an NCAA tournament bid, Texas cannot afford to consistently fall short. But Roach and the Longhorns insist their inability to finish isn’t due to a lack of talent or mounting pressure from the outside, but rather inattention to the details in close ball games.

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“Just details, that’s all we need,” forward Jaxson Hayes added. “Just capitalize on some of the smaller details.” The lack of execution in several crucial areas was apparent in the loss to the Horned Frogs. A failure to box out in key rebounding situations allowed TCU to corral 14 offensive rebounds to Texas’ seven. The Longhorns also committed 17 turnovers in the loss, its second-highest mark of the season. At other points, mental lapses allowed momentum to swing in the Horned Frogs’ favor. In particular, a play at the end of the first half where players didn’t

One of the ways Texas Tech can force the door open for a win is on the offensive glass. The Red Raiders lead the Big 12 in offensive rebounds with nearly 17 per game. While Texas is tied for second in the conference in the same category, Aston identified offensive rebounding as a

box out and allowed TCU’s Kouat Noi to collect an easy put-back dunk exemplified a lack of mental focus for head coach Shaka Smart’s team. “(Those possessions) add up when you lose by four or when it was a threepoint game,” Smart said. “We had quite a few guys that didn’t have that sharpness, that freshness. When you go on the road, you gotta find a way to get yourself into that place as a player and as a team.” And the mental errors have plagued Texas in close losses all season. In conference play, a slow start and lack of

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focus resulted in a dreadful first half and eventual defeat on the road at Oklahoma State. Poor free throw shooting and a lull on defense in the second half cost Texas an opportunity to earn a quality win against Texas Tech. Whether it’s in the form of turning the ball over or allowing second chance points, it’s the small details that are hindering the Longhorns. Smart and his team believe they have a chance to reverse that trend and develop into a solid basketball team. But one thing is certain: If they don’t, it will likely hurt them come March.

different than the expectation coming into the matchup. This game serves as another stepping stone for the Longhorns. While it is a game that would seem like a “walk in the park,” an argument can be made that Texas still has not played a complete game from buzzer-to-buzzer

in Big 12 play. It’s an opportunity for Texas to play up to its potential in a meaningful conference game and right some wrongs from its previous outing. Texas will try to improve its road record to 5–1 against Texas Tech on Saturday at 12 p.m. in Lubbock.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2019

TEXAS MASCOT

Fenves: Bevo here to stay UT President dispels removal rumors after Sugar Bowl incident. By Ross Burkhart @ross_burkhart

t’s been over three weeks since Bevo XV’s breakout at the Sugar Bowl went viral on social media. But make no mistake, the beloved Longhorn mascot is here to say. During a visit to the Austin American-Statesman, UT President Greg Fenves said that despite some outside speculation that the University should make changes to the safety procedures surrounding Bevo’s on-field appearance, officials will not be making any changes to the gameday routine for the steer, who turned 4 years old on Thursday. “He’s an incredible animal and a great symbol for the University,” Fenves told the Statesman last week. “Seriously, we’re always looking at the protocols for Bevo at public events. I don’t think they need to be revised. There were some peculiarities of the new situation and a very crowded environment. The Silver Spurs will just have to be more cognizant as they handle Bevo.” Fenves said the incident at the Sugar Bowl was due to the large crowd Bevo was surrounded by. “It’s just the general issue of Bevo in large crowds and try-

angela wang | the daily texan file Texas mascot Bevo XV is calmed down by his handlers after breaking through his enclosure following a meeting with Georgia mascot Uga. The incident caused some to call for live mascots like the 4-year-old steer to be retired from live sporting events.

ing to keep him away from large crowds and at a safe distance,” Fenves said. “If you’ve seen him at our stadium, in the south end zone, there are very few people around him. You’ve got a fence around him. There’s a large distance between that fence and Bevo. The handlers are there. So it’s just being more cognizant and avoiding being close to crowds.” Bevo is owned by Betty and John T. Baker, operators of the Sunrise Ranch in Liberty Hill,

where the mascot spends his time whenever he isn’t participating in University festivities. The mascot traveled to several road games during the season, including December’s Big 12 Championship Game. “Bevo always travels on the road, in his trailer,” UT spokesman John Bianco told the Statesman in an email. “They plan out lengthy trips with multiple stops, but that’s his only mode of transportation.”

The Silver Spurs Alumni Association, which selects the student handlers responsible for taking care of Bevo on gameday, also has a “seven-figure liability insurance policy” for Bevo, according to UT records obtained by the Statesman. Prior to the start of the Texas-Georgia bowl game on New Year’s Day, the Silver Spurs and Georgia officials arranged for a meeting between Bevo and Georgia’s famous bulldog mascot, Uga.

The meeting certainly did not go as planned when Bevo pushed through his enclosure and lunged toward Uga before he was pulled away. Statesman photographer Nick Wagner posted a picture afterward showing that Bevo’s horn left a scratch along his back. A Daily Texan photographer was also involved in the incident, getting bumped in the head by Bevo’s horn. No major injuries

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BASKETBALL

Aston, Longhorns continue search for consistency By Donnavan Smoot @Dsmoot3D

After being criticized by head coach Karen Aston for sloppy play and a lack of mental toughness, the Longhorns will make the trek to the Lubbock to not only get another Big 12 win, but to correct their play from Wednesday night. Texas goes into Saturday’s game with a 16–3 record after beating Kansas at the Frank Erwin Center on Wednesday. Despite the lopsided 62-43 outcome, the Longhorns weren’t as dominant as the score would’ve suggested. “I don’t have an explanation for the way we played offensively,” Aston said. Texas shot an abysmal onefor-nine from beyond the threepoint line. Aston’s criticisms were

mainly about the style of play because the numbers suggest that everything was perfectly fine.

When you have a lead, you really have to punch somebody in the mouth.” KAREN ASTON HEAD COACH

At one point in the game, the Longhorns were up by 17 until Kansas went on a run and cut the lead down to nine. This came much to the dismay of Aston,

who has consistently and openly discussed her team’s ability to put teams away. “When you have a lead, you really have to punch somebody in the mouth,” Aston said prior to the matchup. With the challenge by Aston issued and subsequently unfulfilled by her team, the Red Raiders are next in line for Texas to try and put away. As for the Red Raiders, they come limping into the game. Texas Tech is last in the Big 12 with a conference record of 1–6, with their only win coming against fellow basement-dweller Kansas. The past three games in particular have been a rough stretch for the Red Raiders. They’ve lost each game by a combined 15 points. “They’re right there,” Texas Tech head coach Marlene

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carlos garcia | the daily texan file Head coach Karen Aston gives orders to her players from the sideline in Texas’ 62-43 win over Kansas at the Frank Erwin Center on Wednesday.

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Why ‘new year, new me’ fails Psychology explains challenges in keeping New Year’s resolutions. By Landry Allred @l2ndry

ew year, new me can be seen on Instagram captions and heard from café discussions in the midst of the new year, yet the phrase rarely rings true. People make resolutions each year, yet many fail to keep them. Psychology professor Arthur Markman said one reason is because people don’t know what steps they should take to accomplish their goals. “They don’t take into account all of the other things in their lives that have to get done that get in the way of achieving that goal,” Markman said. Markman also said most long-term goals people make are not particularly fun. “A lot of the long-term goals we have trouble achieving are ones where they’re more enjoyable in the long run than they are in the short run,” Markman said. “So that trade-off is just hard for us to manage.” According to the Marist Poll, 41 percent of U.S. citizens do not keep their resolutions. Despite understanding the risk of failure, people still pledge to keep their resolutions. Markman said this occurs because they hope the new year will be different from the last. American studies freshman Maria Rocha set a resolution, aiming to be healthier in every aspect of her life. “What motivates me (is) knowing that I’ll be happier and more at peace,” Rocha said. Rocha said it’ll be hard not falling into old habits, but it’s important for students to keep resolutions because there was a reason for the resolutions in the first place.

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Though resolutions may work for Rocha, communications associate professor Dawna Ballard said New Year’s may not be the best time for making life changes. Ballard said this stems from the entrainment theory, which says all organisms have an internal rhythm influenced by external things. In this case, the calendar is the external aspect that impacts the internal rhythm, which is the energy we feel

throughout the year. “People think about the activities in their life and r e l a t i o n sh i p s ,” Ba l l a r d said. “Those steps impart your own rhythm, and that rhythm may or may not fit well with the calendar year of January to December.” In the western culture, the new year follows the winter solstice — a time of hibernation, Ballard said. People feel less motivated to make a change. Contrarily, other

cultures claim the summer, spring and even birthdays as their “new year.” Additionally, the idea that people must wait for a calendar date to make a life change is a myth, Ballard said. “If it were the case and everyone started a New Year’s resolution on Jan. 1 that would change your life, the power would be in the date,” Ballard said. To overcome this mentality,

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people can think about minuscule daily changes that propel them toward a larger goal, Ballard said. She said only then can people take back the power to make a life change. “Why does someone have to wait for a new year to make a change?” Ballard said. “We need to think more critically about the power we have to make a change versus the power the new year has to make the change.”

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Veteran comic discusses Netflix show, recycled material By Jordyn Zitman @jordynzitman

With nearly 30 years of stand-up experience under his belt, Brian Regan tackles a new challenge in crafting his own Netflix show alongside “Seinfeld” alumnus Jerry Seinfeld. Drawing on bits from previous performances, Regan combines skits and stand-up to produce a truly unique project in “Stand Up and Away!” Before his performance at ACL Live on Jan. 26, The Daily Texan had the opportunity to talk to Regan about his recent projects, working with Seinfeld and keeping an audience interested. Daily Texan: You recently released the first of your two-part Netflix specials, “Nunchucks and Flamethrowers,” and a four-episode series. What was it like to work with Jerry Seinfeld on these projects? Brian Regan: It’s pretty darn cool! I’ve always been a huge fan of his, but I’m honored that he seems to like my comedy and has been supportive of me over the years. When he wanted to support me on this idea for a TV show, it was a tremendous help because if I had just pitched this on

copyright friedman bergman, and reproduced with permission Brian Regan recently released “Stand Up and Away!” and “Nunchucks and Flamethrowers” on Netflix. Regan colaborated on “Stand Up and Away!” with Jerry Seinfeld who helped Regan make this show into a reality.

my own, I don’t know if it would’ve happened. I’m no fool — I realize that the fact that he was involved helped push this (project) over the goal. DT: The show translates some of your older

material into sketches and bits. What was that process like? BR: I wish I had made that more clear in the episodes themselves. For the most part, the reaction has been very positive, but you get

your occasional jerk who says, “Hey, this is all old stuff!” Then I’m like, “I know it is! It’s supposed to be.” That would be like looking at the Mona Lisa and going, “Hey, this is a painting of a woman

smiling! I don’t wanna see that!” Well, that’s what it is! DT: Your career has spanned nearly three decades. How do you continuously come up with new stand-up material?

BR: That’s a good question, and the answer is that I don’t really know. Different people work in different ways. I’ve heard of comedians who sit down with a blank piece of paper and they just force themselves to write. If I sit in front of a blank piece of paper, it stays a blank piece of paper. I just keep looking at it and thinking, “Man, that is blank! Look at how blank that paper is!” I’ve found that the best (method) for me is to not really try. I just go through my life the way I normally would and, every once in a while, you just see something that feels peculiar. You experience something that’s unusual and think, “Hey, that could be a bit.” DT: What advice would you offer to college students who want to pursue a career in comedy but are unsure of where to start or fear the risks? BR: When I happened upon the idea of being a comedian, I realized that it was the first time in my life that I was passionate about a career choice. Passion can fuel a lot of energy, but it’s not easy! But keep your eyes and ears open, and if you hit on something that seems to give you some excitement, don’t denounce it — maybe it’s the way you should go.

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