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Thursday, December 1, 2011
Public forum allows input on tuition Occupy UT protesters attend public budget forum, express concerns about involvement
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Join OxFam at Gregory Plaza from 11:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. for an event of fun, music and information about workers’ rights. Following this event there will be a march to the Tower where students are encouraged to drop letters to the UT administration about the cause.
The booming voices of Occupy UT members filled the room as they chanted in opposition to proposed tuition increases and closed meetings while three UT Police Department officers stood guard. The Tuition Policy Advisory Committee had its third public forum Wednesday evening to discuss its recommendation for a tuition increase. The proposal came after the Texas Legislature decreased UT’s biennial budget by $92 million. TPAC has met fewer than 10 times this fall to deliberate on the tuition-setting process and ultimately agreed to recommend a tuition increase of 2.6 percent for Texas resident undergraduates for the next years, raising the average cost to $127 per semester for 2012-13 and $131 for 2013-14. The committee also proposed a 3.6-percent increase for nonresident undergraduates and all graduate students. After the presentation by TPAC, the Occupy members stood up and recited a speech to the board to express their disagreement. The chant, which was read out by the members simultaneously, reflected their frustration with UT’s tuition-setting process. A few occupiers questioned President William Powers Jr. on his decision to support the tuition increase, but Powers declined to give a direct response to their question. The main issues Occupy members brought up included a lack of student involvement in the decisions to raise tuition and the need for the budget to be re-evaluated rather than tuition increased.
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Hear a mix of old Wilco favorites and new songs when they perform their first of two Austin shows tonight at The Moody Theatre: Austin City Limits Live at 7:00 p.m. Tickets start at $225.
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Tonight the ice rink is even more fun that usual, and everyone who attends gets a chance to win a $250 gift card. This event will take place at the Lamar location of Whole Foods from 7 - 9 p.m.
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Guillermo Hernandez Martinez leads an Occupy protest during Wednesday’s Tuition Policy Advisory Committee forum, calling for President William Powers Jr. and the Board of Regents to refrain from raising tuition rates in 2013.
Committee recommends tuition increase, students call for answers By Liz Farmer Daily Texan Staff
Today in history In 1982
Pop legend Michael Jackson released his sixth album, Thriller, which would go on to become the best-selling record of all time, having sold circa 110 million copies to date.
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Several students demanded President William Powers Jr. explain possible tuition increases. Powers said, “I’ll take the input that I hear today. That’s my answer.” About 75 people, including those of Oc-
cupy UT, attended a forum on Wednesday to voice and chant concerns about tuition recommendations for the largest increase the regents will allow during the next two academic years. Powers attended the forum and received the tuition recommendations that were compiled by the Tuition Policy Advisory Com-
mittee on Monday. If the recommendations from the Tuition Policy Advisory Committee are followed, instate undergraduates would pay $127 more each semester in 2012-13 and $131 more each semester in 2013-14 — a 2.6 percent
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Coffee houses, campus libraries fall among best places to study for finals
History junior Katy Aus talks to neurobiology and history senior Kamene Dornubari-Ogid as they exercise at Gregory Gym Plaza as part of OxFam UT’s Working Out for Workers’ Rights.
Campus area. The venue opens at 7 a.m. Monday through Friday and 8:30 a.m. on weekends and closes at 11 p.m. seven days week. Sip on coffee or study break beers while working at one of the shop’s retro tables in an environment with just enough Final exams are on their way, and some- hustle and bustle but still “guaranteed to times the Perry-Castañeda Library can be a quiet place to come and study,” acseem overcrowded. Daily Texan Staffers cording to Flightpath’s website. have compiled a list of alternative study spots both on and off campus. 2. Life Science Library: Located on the second floor of the Main Building, 1. Flightpath Coffee House: At the cor- one may feel as if they have walked into ner of 51st and Duval streets, Flightpath offers a creative atmosphere to the North STUDY continues on PAGE 2
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Coalition insist UT join labor group, monitor factory working conditions
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A group of students have delivered a letter to UT President William Powers Jr. demanding the University affiliate with a workers’ right group that would independently monitor working conditions wherever officially licensed UT merchandise is produced. Members of fair labor advocacy groups, the Make UT Sweatshop-Free Coalition and Oxfam UT, gathered at Gregory Plaza on Wednesday, petitioning students to encourage the UT System to join the Worker Rights Consortium, an independent group that monitors factory working conditions for more than 180 universities nationwide. The group then marched to the Tower where Oxfam president Katy Aus delivered the letter to the president’s office. In the letter, students said Powers has not
“I believe Jews and Arabs can share that small plot of land peacefully.” — Naomi Shihab Nye Author for The Michener Center for Writers Amanda Martin | Daily Texan Staff
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Psychology senior Zoe Papathanasiou studies for finals in Battle Hall outside the Architecture Library on Wednesday afternoon.
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made public the results of University commissioned research on factories that produce UT apparel, which he has the power to do. The UT System is currently associated with the Fair Labor Association, an industry body that allows members to monitor the working conditions in their own factories. The results of the research were presented to senior associate athletics director Chris Plonsky and assistant athletics director Craig Westemeier in April. Westemeier, who is a University representative on the FLA board, is also a member of the Office of Trademark Licensing, the body which ultimately decides who UT affiliates with. Aus said this presents a conflict of interest because representatives from major UT apparel suppliers, including Nike Inc., sit on the board and are less likely to re-
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Hogwarts upon first entering. With grand, woodcut ceilings in the library’s first room, study rooms encased in the same carved wood and kingdom crests set upon the marble-edged walls, it is easy to get lost in the center’s architecture. One reading room features the history of Texas inscribed on the ceiling beams, while the other showcases inspirational quotes from famous books and authors. Computers, couches and larger tables provide study options from 8 a.m. until midnight Monday through Thursday or until 6 p.m. on Friday. The library opens at 1 p.m. on weekends, closing at 5 p.m. Saturdays and open Sunday until midnight.
stone blocks, inspires examcramming students through a design reminiscent of the Alamo. The entryway, encased in wooden carvings, is also decked for the holidays this time of year. Library hours are 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m to 7 p.m. on Friday, Saturday from noon until 6 p.m. and 1 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Sunday.
executive meeting area surrounded by cases of classical artifacts depicting Greek and Roman culture. Coffee and snacks are available in the lounge, although students consuming them are encouraged to give a personal monetary donation. Hours of operation for the Classics Lounge coincide with Waggener Hall hours.
5. Bennu Coffee: Open 24 hours Monday through Friday, this East Austin coffee shop was designed to give a comfortable feel necessary to support an all-nighter. Munch on baked goods or dine on real meals from local vendors, such as salad, pizza and tacos while cramming for a nextday exam. Upon arrival, be 3 . S t a r b u c k s o n 2 4 t h sure to find a table quickly, as Street: Located in West Cam- the venue becomes busy durpus, the traditional Starbucks ing finals. store is housed in a non-traditional building next door to 6. Peter T. Flawn Academa house featured in Richard ic Center: Students sick of Linklater’s 1991 film “Slack- waiting in line at commerer.” One may feel as if they are cial coffee shops do not have sipping their favorite holiday to go anywhere to order their flavor while in New Orleans, caffeine boost from Briggo. as the architecture simulates With ordering made possible that found in the Big Easy. by mobile phone or online, The store opens at 6 a.m. on lines are short at the Briggo weekdays and 7 a.m. on week- kiosk in the Flawn Academends and closes at midnight ic Center. The equivalent of a seven days a week. coffee vending machine, Briggo works without baristas and 4. Architecture Library: prepares five different selecFollow the winding marble tions. One can pick up their staircase to the second floor drink, stick around and study of Battle Hall and step into a at the FAC, open 6 a.m. unreading room designed to en- til midnight Monday through courage insight. The Architec- Thursday, 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. ture Library, built of big lime- Friday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
8. Study Rooms: Study rooms can conveniently be found everywhere — in both on- and off-campus dormitories, certain academic buildings, sorority and fraternity houses and student housing complexes. Though they vary in size, availability and amenities, those using them are encouraged to respect the space, time and desired noise level to a greater degree than when hanging out at a friend’s apartment.
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7. Classics Lounge: Located on the ground floor of Waggener Hall, the Classics Lounge features distinct wooden tables mimicking an
9. At the park: With traditionally hot Texas weather, it’s usually not too cold to study outside, even in December. The Adams Hemphill Park located on 30th Street offers shade trees to rest against, walking trails for those who need a break from the books and bountiful green space to set up an entire outdoor study lounge. 10. Go Home: Students who live in state and have the time may find it easier to get things done in the company of family, away from the noise and distractions of campus life. Some may find that their parents respect their study habits much more than their friends or that their old room provides more solitude than a dorm room.
increase each year. Out-of-state students would face a 3.6 percent tuition increase, which would mean an increase of between $560 and $642 more each semester in 2012-13 and between $580 and $665 more each semester in 2013-14. Graduate students would also pay 3.6 percent more in tuition. Powers will take the committee’s recommendations into consideration before making his own recommendations to the board by Dec. 15. The board, which sets tuition for all of the UT institutions, will review Powers’s recommendations in March. Urban studies senior John Lawler, student government Liberal Arts representative, said the TPAC process lacks democratic methods, and he has some severe concerns about student leaders on the committee not accurately representing student opinions against tuition increases. “I think there’s a severe controversy with TPAC representing student concerns,” Lawler said. “When you add the cumulative tuition increase, it’s highly substantial.” Attendees applauded when Lawler said he places the main blame on the board of regents and said the TPAC process makes it appear acceptable for the state legislature to cut funding. In the last legislative session, $92 million of state funding for UT Austin was cut. Lawler said the tuition-setting process has improved, especially with this year’s addition of the College Tuition Budget Advisory Committees, but he said the process should include more student input. Student committee members worked with their col-
lege deans to get feedback from students about tuition rates and college priorities. The Liberal Arts CTBAC is the only committee, out of a total of 16 CTBACs, that opposed tuition increases. Carisa Nietsche, TPAC member and president of the Senate of College Councils, said she felt like her representative duties hinged on the CTBAC responses. Committee co-chair Steven Leslie, executive vice president and provost, spoke for several minutes during the question portion and said the colleges are trying to get by with less funding. “We’re all in this together,” Leslie said. “Higher education is in trouble across the country.” About nine out of the 10 students who commented at the meeting spoke against tuition increases in the 40 minutes available for student feedback. Journalism sophomore Eleanor Holmes said that because of caps on loans, she would not be able to cover tuition increases through loans or scholarships. “You’re only allowed to take out so many loans a year,” Holmes said. “I’d take out the extra money, but I’m not allowed to.” After the forum, Powers said he would try to provide insights about TPAC’s recommendations before he sends his own tuition recommendation to the UT System on Dec. 15. Powers said he did not want to comment on the recommendations before he had time to consider them and the student feedback. “I’m going to sit and think on it,” Powers said.
OCCUPY continues from PAGE 1 Student body President Natalie Butler and Carisa Nietsche, Senate of the College Councils president, both said multiple student organizations had been involved in the decision to raise tuition. “The students had their voice, and they were actively a part in this discussion,” Nietsche said. “They went to town halls, and they understood the implications.” During the question-and-answer portion of the forum, Occupy members approached the microphone to question TPAC members about the
need to increase tuition. “Deregulation pits students against workers,” said Teri Adams, a women and gender studies senior. “I wasn’t planning ahead to make a lot of money, and you have people like me who want to follow their passions.” Social work senior Sara Yamada said she didn’t understand why UT spends funds on new buildings as opposed to using those funds for education. “Are we trying to invest in people’s minds or are we trying to invest in entertainment?” Yamada said.
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President of the Senate of College Councils Carisa Nietsche and Student body President Natalie Butler address the attendees of the third Tuition Policy Advisory Committee before the final forum Monday afternoon.
LABOR continues from PAGE 1 port infringements. “There’s a critical lack of transparency with the FLA,” Aus said. “They don’t give out names of the factories so students can find out where their clothing is coming from. We’re asking the administration to release the research that has led them not to join the WRC.” However, the groups are not
accusing the UT System of using sweatshop labor, Aus said. History professor Neil Foley, who attended the event, said he supported the students’ request for assurances that apparel carrying the UT logo or burnt orange color did not use sweatshop labor. “There are serious questions that have been raised about the FLA,”
Foley said. “People from the corporate world are producers of these products and sit on the board. If every one of our peer universities has signed on to the WRC, we need to know why UT has been so reluctant to do so.” Economics sophomore Cody Levy said he hoped the University could provide its own assuranc-
es that officially licensed UT apparel is not manufactured using sweatshop labor. “It should be clearly known that UT is not a university that indirectly supports something like that,” Levy said. A spokesman from President Power’s office said he has not yet had time to respond to the contents of the letter.
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Central banks coordinate in effort to stabilize financial system By David Mchugh & Paul Wiseman The Associated Press
FRANKFURT, Germany — The central banks of the wealthiest countries, trying to prevent a debt crisis in Europe from exploding into a global panic, swept in Wednesday to shore up the world financial system by making it easier for banks to borrow American dollars. Stock markets around the world roared their approval. The Dow Jones industrial average rose almost 500 points, its best day in two and a half years. Stocks climbed 5
percent in Germany and more than 4 percent in France. Central banks will make it cheaper for commercial banks in their countries to borrow dollars, the dominant currency of trade. It was the most extraordinary coordinated effort by the central banks since they cut interest rates together in October 2008, at the depths of the financial crisis. But while it should ease borrowing for banks, it does little to solve the underlying problem of mountains of government debt in Europe, leaving markets still waiting for a permanent fix. European leaders gather next week for a
summit on the debt crisis. The European Central Bank, which has been reluctant to intervene to stop the growing crisis on its own continent, was joined in the decision by the Federal Reserve, the Bank of England and the central banks of Canada, Japan and Switzerland. “The purpose of these actions is to ease strains in financial markets and thereby mitigate the effects of such strains on the supply of credit to households and businesses and so help foster economic activity,” the central banks said in a joint statement. China, which has the largest
economy in the world after the European Union and the United States, reduced the amount of money its banks are required to hold in reserve, another attempt to free up cash for lending. The display of worldwide coordination was meant to restore confidence in the global financial system and to demonstrate that central banks will do what they can to prevent a repeat of 2008. That fall, fear gripped the financial system after the collapse of Lehman Brothers, a storied American investment house. Banks around the world severely restricted lending to each other. The global credit
freeze panicked investors and triggered a crash in stock markets. In October 2008, the ECB, the Fed and other central banks cut interest rates together. That action, like Wednesday’s, was a signal from the central banks to the financial markets that they would be players, not spectators. This year, investors have been nervously watching Europe to see whether they should take the same approach and dump stocks. World stock markets have been unusually volatile since summer. The European crisis, which six months ago seemed focused on the relatively small economy of Greece,
now threatens the existence of the euro, the common currency used by 17 countries in Europe. There have also been signs, particularly in Europe, that it is becoming more difficult to borrow money, especially as U.S. money market funds lend less money to banks in the euro nations because of perceived risk from the debt crisis. European banks cut business loans by 16 percent in the third quarter. And no one knows how much European banks will lose on their massive holdings of bonds of heavily indebted countries. Until the damage is clear, banks are reluctant to lend.
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The Pomp And Circumstance of TPAC Wednesday’s open forum put an one-hour meetings Oct. 25 and held the Texan reporter that they discussed vealed as to how they came to their end to the motions of the Tuition fewer than 10 meetings by the time it operational costs, budget forecasts and conclusion. Policy Advisory Committee, as it released its report. TPAC members told the needs of colleges, but little was reMore because of its inherent strucpresented its proposal to the public. And that’s all the process consisted of — motions. TPAC submitted a recommendation to President William Powers Jr. on Monday proposing a tuition increase of 2.6 percent for resident undergraduates and 3.6 percent for nonresident undergraduates and all graduate students. Powers, who attended the forum to listen to feedback, will review the committee’s recommendations and submit a proposal to the UT System Board of Regents by Dec. 15. The board will set tuition in March. TPAC members said the regents gave directives to limit tuition increase requests to the change in the consumer price index and to tie all increases to improving four-year graduation rates. In many ways, the final product was already set, and the directives both compromised and excused the committee from really toying with the difficult questions. During the last tuition-setting process in 2009, the committee’s meetings were completely closed to the public. This time around, TPAC allowed one Daily Texan reLawrence Peart | Daily Texan Staff porter to interview members after the meeting. President William Powers Jr. listens as a student voices his concern regarding the Tuition Policy Advisory Committee’s proThe committee began having regular, posed tuition increase at the committee’s open forum Wednesday afternoon in ACE 2.302.
Envisioning an e-university By Rui Shi Daily Texan Columnist
This summer, South Korea announced plans to digitize its entire elementary and secondary school curriculum by 2015. The high-tech east Asian country is making a $2 billion bet against traditional textbooks. However, with the proliferation and rising popularity of tablets and other mobile devices, this gamble is sure to pay off. Following South Korea’s lead, UT should ditch paper textbooks and make the transition to an electronic campus. The ever falling cost of e-readers and tablets, combined with Amazon’s announcement of e-book sales surpassing paperback sales during the fourth quarter of 2010, has created the ideal environment for electronic material to thrive. Already, most of the texts that an undergraduate needs are accessible in electric form. UT should take it a step further and become the trend setter by adding the e to “university.” By transferring all paper-based materials to electronic ones, UT would be making bold statement about the future of education. Electronic material provides a much better way of teaching and learning because it is able to integrate all course material into a single medium. For example, specific homework problems could be linked to their corresponding lecture slides to help students make the connection between main ideas and their applications. Professors would also have the freedom to scan and upload any secondary material, which would be instantly sent to students. An electronic campus would facilitate the exchange of ideas by allowing for collaboration on a global scale. Since all materials are stored online, class discussions and course materials could be shared across the campus, the nation or the world. Professors or students from elsewhere could enhance the learning and teaching experience by contributing new ideas and insights. As these exchanges continue over time, thousands of pieces of content related to a specific subject would be
linked together. The crux of an all-digital university is the interconnectedness of ideas. Physical books would no longer confine ideas. Rather than reading a book, putting it back on the shelf and forgetting about it, a student would always have access to the information because everything would be stored online. With a digital library system, search engines such as Google and Yahoo! would become even more powerful, as students would be able to search key phrases and pull information from textbooks and other digitized resources. These tools would no longer be limited to online content. The end goal of the digitalization of books, from the perspective of higher education, should be the creation of an open-source repository that students from all over world can access. As more and more universities digitize their libraries, the amount of information collected will increase at an exponential rate. Ultimately, a student will be able to access any book in the world with the click of a button. Such a unified pool of knowledge source will empower individuals to an unimaginable extent. One major problem that a unified digital library system will face is intellectual property laws. Individual authors and publishers hold the intellectual rights to their work, and therefore books cannot be digitized in mass. Because everything would be laid out for the public online, authors and publishing companies would stand to lose a lot of money unless they sell the rights at high prices. There are many hurdles that will have to be crossed before such a system could be implemented. In an ideal world, all forces would come to an agreement and gradually allow books to be introduced to the public domain so they can be used by anyone. This is probably unrealistic in the short-term. Nevertheless, just as stone tablets gave way to papyrus, it’s time for paper to evolve into digital information. Shi is an electrical and computer engineering junior.
ture and less because of the actions of individual committee members — many of whom took positive steps toward increasing transparency to the process than in the past — TPAC’s role was mostly moot. The amount of money the University receives is up to the Legislature; the directives were predetermined by the decision-makers; and even allocating where any new tuition money will go will be left up to the University Budget Council. With so many entities involved, TPAC is simply a player in the game of disseminating blame. Now the onus shifts to Powers, who has two weeks for his one-man deliberation before crafting his own proposal for the Board of Regents. In 2009, Powers adopted TPAC’s recommendation for a 3.95-percent tuition hike, and in 2007, the previous tuitionsetting year, he supported the committee’s proposal for tuition increases. If he follows suit this year, TPAC’s recommendations will reach the Board of Regents. Considering the board issued the committee directives in the first place, the numbers will more than likely find their way back to the top. Wednesday’s forum seemed like the end of the first chapter in the tuitionsetting story, but with the circular nature of the process, students can predict how the book will end.
Make the most of MyEdu By Natalie Butler, Alan Friedman & Carisa Nietsche Daily Texan Guest Columnists
The discussion across the UT System about MyEdu in the past few weeks has taken many interesting twists and turns. While there has been much controversy and negative publicity, we think it is important to come together and acknowledge that MyEdu can be a fantastic service for students on this campus, but only if we work together as a University to make that happen. The investment of $10 million in this technology company by our Board of Regents was unexpected. Given the reduced state allocation to the University and our continued need for more faculty and better services, MyEdu may not have been where the University would put that $10 million if we had the choice. Furthermore, many of the details of the transaction have been less than transparent. Both of these factors cause concern, but they are immaterial now as the campus considers what kind of services MyEdu can offer current and future Longhorns. Most students on campus are already users of MyEdu, and the partnership with the UT System can only make MyEdu a more accurate and relevant tool. With the right sort of input from students and faculty, MyEdu will be able to build new applications to meet campus needs. There have been concerns about accuracy and access to appropriate information, all of which are well-founded given MyEdu’s current interface. But our newly formed partnership should enable the University to integrate MyEdu’s features with accurate data and the services the University already offers. This new arrangement will help MyEdu to improve significantly in the quality and quantity of services it can offer. MyEdu has the potential to combine many of the tools that students use into one interface that will simplify and improve the registration process. It has the potential to bring together the interactive degree audit, course schedule, calendar, course evaluations and related tools. Students could be able to see what courses they need to take, read faculty reviews and information, see how classes fit in their schedule and decide which classes will help them complete their degree in a timely and efficient way. Right now, figuring out that information requires many clicks and open widows on a computer. A new, reliable MyEdu can bring all of this together in one easy-to-use and accessible place. The University currently has some great services available for students, but some are hard to find and most do not connect to one another. UT has made a lot of progress, but much room for improvement remains. If it works as promised, MyEdu will be able to help students navigate a better and more efficient online academic experience and path to their degrees. It is in the best interest of students and the rest of campus for us to work together and make MyEdu great for UT. This will not be a quick or easy process, but through thoughtful and honest conversation, hard work and good will, we believe that MyEdu can become a valuable part of the college experience. It is, at the end of the day, a service for the students, and one that all of us should work to make the best that it can be. Butler is president of Student Government; Friedman is chairman of Faculty Council; and Nietsche is president of Senate of College Councils.
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Fall’s final Poetry on the Plaza adopts winter-themed poetry By Jennifer Berke Daily Texan Staff
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Mathematics professor Michael Starbird recites a poem outside the Harry Ransom Center during Poetry on the Plaza on Wednesday.
Fathers provide inspiration behind works, authors share experiences through poetry By Shreya Banerjee Daily Texan Staff
For some writers, life experiences and a relationship with one’s parents can provide a great amount of inspiration. The Michener Center for Writers, UT’s three-year residency program for students earning an MFA in writing, sponsored an event Wednesday night, featuring authors Naomi Shihab Nye and Joseph Skibell. Nye is a professor for the Michener fellow program and Skibell graduated from the program in 1996. The two authors chose pieces which reflected their lives and the events that shaped them. A common theme between Skibell and Nye’s works was the influence their fathers had on their lives. Skibell is currently working on a book inspired by his love of gui-
tars and a trip with his daughter to interview guitar players around the country. Skibell shared the story of when his father became sick and handed down his guitar to Skibell, which eventually prompted him to write about it. Nye is also in the process of publishing a collection of poems inspired by her father. At the event, Skibell read an excerpt from his work, “A Curable Romantic” where the lead character discusses his experience of being Jewish and his relationship with his father. “So many things happen in life,” Skibell said. “Life is more interesting when you have a project in mind.” Nye shared a poem with attendees about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and how Palestinians were removed from their homes. Nye’s father, a Palestinian, was a journal-
ist and she said news articles about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict haunted him for his entire life. “I believe Jews and Arabs can share that small plot of land peacefully,” Nye said. Nye also read a collection of poems which were inspired by her travels in America and abroad. One particular piece was inspired by her time at Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s house in Massachusetts. “I wanted to write a poem about Longfellow and those writers who inspired me in my childhood,” Nye said. Several students from the Michener Center attended the event. “Naomi is an extraordinarily gifted and generous teacher and that reflects in her work,” said Abe Koogler, a first year Michener Fellow.
UT scores low on company startup survey By Jennifer Berke Daily Texan Staff
The Association of University Technology Managers surveyed a variety of institutions whose research led to the creation of new companies in the fiscal year of 2010. UT Austin did not score high on the survey. The Association of University of Technology Managers administers an annual survey that captures the nation’s annual commercialization success, said Jack Brittain, vice president for Technology Venture Development at the University of Utah. The University of Utah has had the highest number of startup companies for the past two years. MIT ranked second with 17 startups, BYU had 13, Columbia and Cornell both had 12, Johns Hopkins and Purdue had 11 each and Carnegie Mellon and the University of Michigan had 10, according to the press release. The University of Texas system, which includes a total of nine campuses, saw 33 startups in the 2010 fiscal year. However, the startups were ranked per campus, so UT Austin’s average was well below other universities. “As a leading research university, UT research facilities are focused on creating good, successful companies, rather than focused on the number of research companies we can create,” said Juan Sanchez, vice president for research at UT said. “Don’t assume that just because Utah has created 18 startups in the last year that they are all great companies.” The survey covers universities, research hospitals and independent research institutes, Brittain said. “Over 300 institutions report annual results through this survey, including all the major U.S. and Canadian research universities,” Brittain said. According to the Office of Technology Commercialization’s website, UT has seen the creation of 59 startups over the last eight years, and within the last fiscal year, UT Austin’s research has led to 12 research company startups, more than any other Texas university.
One similarity between the University of Utah and UT is that they both have separate programs to commercialize their research, Sanchez said. UT houses the Office of Technology of Commercialization, and the University of Utah has Tech Ventures, which includes their own Technology Communication Office, he said. The University of Utah has seen many internal improvements to its system to become the university with the most research startup companies. “Our major focus was on being an active participant in technology,” said Bryan Ritchie, executive director at the University of Utah. “We’ve added additional services such as finding appropriate teams to carry out these company endeavors, and getting enough funding to support the technology research.” The University of Utah receives about $300 million a year federally, and about $50 million a year through sponsorship, Ritchie said. The university receives about a third of the funding of top uni-
versities such as MIT, Washington and Johns Hopkins. UT Austin gets about $650 million a year, Sanchez said. “What’s great is that the University of Utah has created an entirely separate organization which is responsible for the commercialization of research,” said Zachary Miles, an associate director for the TCO at the University of Utah said. “Beginning around 2006, we focused more on the commercialization of research because there were some great ideas out there but nothing was being done with them. Utah saw the creation of its first startup research company in 1970, and since then, 80 to 90 percent of research startups from the University of Utah are still active, Ritchie said. “We can’t credit Utah’s success to one specific group or person,” Ritchie said. “Our president of the time, Michael Young, put a focus on commercialization and venture development, and with the culture of entrepreneurship and faculty members being awarded for commercialization, lots of moving parts came together to get us here.”
Austin residents don’t get very many chances to experience a winter-esque setting in their hometown, so they must use a lot of their imagination when recreating winter themed poems in their minds, said English graduate student Tyler Mabry. Students and Austinites gathered Wednesday afternoon to experience poetic performances inspired by the winter season. Greg Curtis, humanities coordinator for the Harry Ransom Center, said the poetry selected usually has to do with the current season, and he read “In the Winter of my 38th Year” by W.S. Merwin to begin the event. The featured speakers included English graduate student Tyler Mabry, historical fiction writer Elizabeth Crook and mathematics professor Michael Starbird. “I think that Poetry on the Plaza has had a great semester, and we’ve ended
the semester at a fantastic point,” Curtis said. “We have been very fortunate with great readers, great selections and great turnout”. Mabry began his reading with “To Winter” by William Blake and continued to read from a varied selection of poets including Margaret Atwood, Sylvia Plath and Denise Levertov. Elizabeth Crook chose a more solemn selection of poetry because she associates it with the coldness of the winter season, she said. Michael Starbird read last, reading some well-known classics including “Do Not Go Gently Into That Good Night” by Dylan Thomas, “Fire and Ice” and “Stopping by Woods” by Robert Frost and “Twas the Night Before Christmas” by Clement Clarke Moore. He finished with a lively performance of “Jabberwocky” by Lewis Carroll, including a second reading of the poem in German. The next Poetry on the Plaza event will be held Feb. 1, 2012.
Facebook discusses Timeline feature, ‘likes’ Facebook account manager Brian Wheeler discusses some of the new features coming to the social networking site in an event hosted by Communication Council on Wednesday night. Wheeler highlighted the importance of Facebook’s new Timeline feature.
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Although a “dislike” button is not expected to be implemented to the Facebook page, Facebook account manager Brian Wheeler said members can expect great changes in the near future. Austin Facebook account managers discussed the work behind running the social network Wednesday at an event sponsored by the Communication Council. The visit was coordinated because a Facebook office recently branched into Austin from the main office in California, said Spanish junior Brittany Dye, Communication Council career and alumni relations chair. The Austin branch focuses on the security of the site but works with advertising as well, she said. “We focus on what we need to do to help friends communicate and share their stories,” Wheeler said.
“That’s the core of what we do.” The newest update to Facebook is the “Timeline” feature, a page layout which allows the page owner to post permanent pictures and videos on their “wall” to represent themselves in a timeline format, Facebook account manager Charlton Gholson said. The pictures will appear as soon as the page is clicked, therefore making it easier to learn someone’s story, Gholson said. “I realized I didn’t exist online before 2004 because I didn’t have a Facebook yet,” Gholson said. “Through Timeline I can now share my past as well as my present.” Advertisers have found interest in Facebook because they can use Facebook friends to promote their products, Gholson said. “When you’re on your ‘wall’ and see ads on the side, those ads were picked for you because your friends like that product,” Gholson said. “If you look under the
ad, it will tell you the friends that like that product in hopes that you will like something because your friends like it.” The site is considering adding a few more active words, Wheeler said. “Like is such a passive word,” he said. “Okay. You like something. What does that mean? Did you buy it? Do you want it? Imagine being able to say you are reading, buying or want something.” Wheeler said Facebook has completed only 1 percent of what it hopes to accomplish, although he cannot say the ultimate goal of the site because the technology may not have been invented. “Some people love the changes and some people hate them,” Wheeler said. “There’s obviously a lot of things that go on the site and we cannot get them perfect all the time but we try to change them when we get complaints.”
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Heisman Trophy candidate putting up similar numbers to former Longhorn Young, poses great challenge for UT in final regular season game
By Hank South Daily Texan Columnist
One of the biggest stories of this college football season has been the emergence of Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III onto the national scene. Griffin, a 6-foot-2 junior, had made a name for himself his past two seasons in Waco, but he’s elevated his play even higher in 2010, establishing himself as a top Heisman Trophy contender and taking the Bears to No. 18 in the BCS polls. All the hype surrounding Griffin reminds many fans of a former
quarterback who once dominated the Big 12: Texas’ own Vince Young. Let’s take a look at how Young’s 2005 season — his best season — compares to Griffin’s. To start, Young was known more for his running ability and his knack for continuing the play outside the pocket. Griffin has tremendous speed and can escape pass rushes as well, but he is a much more capable thrower than Young ever was. On the year, the junior has thrown for 3,678 yards and 34 touchdowns in 11 games. He still has one more regular-season game left, Saturday against
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“We definitely don’t want anyone winning the Heisman on our clock,” Vaccaro said. Kenny Vaccaro, like many of TexBut the junior safety, unlike his as’ players on defense, vowed to deny teammates, is close friends with the Baylor’s Robert Griffin III a signa- Heisman Trophy candidate. Vaccature moment that would help him win the Heisman Trophy. DIAZ continues on PAGE 7 By Christian Corona Daily Texan Staff
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At times, Craig Lutz may look like a boy among men when competing for Texas. But make no mistake, Lutz runs with ability beyond his years and is now the cornerstone for a rising program. In his first fall on the Texas men’s cross-country team, Lutz did not shy away from the competition. The freshman enjoyed top-15 finish in Wisconsin, a fourth-place finish and all-conference recognition in the Big 12 Championship, a thirdplace finish in the South Central Regional Championship on Nov. 12 and finished No. 33 at the NCAA Championships — good enough to make him an All-American, the 20th in school history. Thanks to head coach John Hayes, Lutz was able to employ a simple approach this season. “Something really cool about how Coach Hayes approached the season is that my expectations are all on myself for my individual stuff, and the expectations from him are all the team aspect,” Lutz said. “If it’s the best race that I can produce, then it’s what he expects.” Lutz knows though that he won’t be able to rest on the laurels of a historic freshman season.
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Craig Lutz made an impact for Texas in his first year on campus and the freshman earned All-American honors.
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Kenny Vaccaro deflects a pass in the Longhorns’ 27-25 win over Texas A&M on Thanksgiving. The junior is looking forward to facing Robert Griffin III, his longtime friend and Baylor quarterback, on Saturday.
With the first half of the 2011-2012 season coming to a close, the Longhorns stand as one of the top teams in the nation and have spread the success among veterans and newcomers alike. Texas only has one blemish on its record to this point, as UT dropped a competition
in the dual meet with Indiana and Michigan, falling by one point against the Wolverines. Senior Neil Caskey has clearly been the Longhorn’s best swimmer, winning four individual events and being a staple on the successful relay teams. Sophomore Patrick Murphy has also been impressive, winning three individual events as well as swimming on many of the winning relay teams.
S enior diver Matt C o oper has been the most consistent member of the squad as he has won at least one diving event in every competition of the year. The Longhorn host the Texas Invitational today against some of the best teams in the country, riding high with confidence as they look to establish themselves as the team to beat.
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Gerhart would like to fill that role. Gerhart got his first opportunity last week against Atlanta, and while he didn’t perform well, with only 44 yards on 17 carries, he still managed to have 11 fantasy points, thanks to a touchdown. The Vikings take on Denver this week, and Gerhart is well worth a start in your lineup, as it will be a grind-it-out game with the Broncos, who allow 120 yards on the ground per contest.
1. Vince Young, Philadelphia Eagles — With Mike Vick injured, Young got his second start of the season last week and played well in a loss to the Patriots, passing for 400 yards and a touchdown — good for 22 points in standard ESPN leagues. Vick is out once again this Thursday, so the Longhorn legend will once again be under center. Expect him to put up top-10 numbers this week against a Seattle defense ranked 20th against the pass.
3. Plaxico Burress, New York Jets — Burress has quietly put up an impressive season in his first year back in the league after serving a two-year prison sentence. He has 34 receptions, 479 yards, and seven touchdowns thus far, with many of those catches coming in the red zone. His 6-foot-5 frame makes him a load to contain down there, and the Jets target him often. Expect more of the same this weekend against a RedBarry gutierrez | Associated Press skins team that loads up to stop Plaxico Burress, center, eludes several Broncos in a recent game for the Jets. Burress found the end zone the run. last week against Buffalo and could do the same Sunday against Washington.
Week 13 of the fantasy season is upon us, and it is getting down to crunch time in the playoff races. Here are a few tips for who to start and who to sit this weekend.
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The Longhorns have been nothing short of exceptional as they have won every competition of the year. The women are making their case as the best team in the nation, winning handily against every opponent placed in front of them. S enior Leah Gingrich has emerged as one of the stars of the squad as she has won six individual events on the year. Senior captain Karlee Bispo buoyed the team in the opening meet at SMU and continued to earn her title by winning three events at Texas A&M. The rest of the Longhorns’ success has been spread around, with notable performers such as sophomore Lily Moldenhauer, who swims on almost all of the winning relay teams and junior Laura Sogar who has done the same in addition to her two individual wins in the Indiana and Michigan dual meet. The women will look to continue their dominance in the Texas Invitational today against the other teams vying for the top spot in the nation.
2. Toby Gerhart, Minnesota Vikings — Adrian Peterson is a fixture in every fantasy lineup, but unfortunately for his owners, he has been hampered by an ankle sprain of late. This injury gives the opportunity for others to step up though, and former Heisman runner-up Toby
Sit: 1. Christian Ponder, Minnesota Vikings — While his teammate Gerhart is a smart play this Sunday, owners should stay away from the rookie quarterback at all costs. Ponder has been off and on all season, with a 54-per-
cent completion percentage and an equal number of touchdowns and interceptions (6). This week Ponder faces Denver, who has had one of the hottest pass defenses in the league the last three weeks, allowing only two touchdowns in that span while causing
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the Longhorns, and then a bowl game. Young, on the other hand, threw for 3,036 yards and 26 touchdowns in 13 games. Despite playing two more games than Griffin, it would take Young nearly three more games to match Griffin’s yardage output and four more games to match his touchdown number. So not only has Griffin been a more prolific passer, but he’s been more efficient, too. Compare their passer ratings: Griffin has a 191.1 quarterback rating thus far, Young had one of 163.9. When it comes to rushing however, Young was the real deal. He rushed for 1,050 yards and 12 touchdowns in one year and sealed the 2005 national championship with his legs. Griffin won’t have the opportunity to play for a title, but he has rushed for a very respectable 612 yards and seven touchdowns. To match Young’s rushing total, Griffin would need to rush for 220 yards in each of his two final games. As was the case with the passing compari-
ro claims to have known Griffin since he was nine years old as they competed at state and national track meets throughout their childhoods. Griffin, whose parents are both retired from the military, has a work ethic that has impressed Vaccaro, who says “he trains to be the best.” “We were talking during the game,” recalled Vaccaro. “He was saying, ‘I’m glad we’ll meet again. I can’t wait to play you next year. Hopefully, we’ll meet on Sundays, too.’”
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sons, this one isn’t close though. Young got his yards with 155 attempts. Griffin, though it’s clear he’s made more of an effort to be a pocket-passer this year, has rushed 149 times. So Young was almost doubly more effective. With Young running so well, no single Texas receiver had a career year in 2005. Statistically, Young’s top receiving target was Billy Pittman, who had 750 yards and five touchdowns. Griffin has utilized top target Kendall Wright a tad bit more, throwing to him for 1,406 yards and 12 touchdowns. Like Young, Griffin III sits picked to finish second to Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck in the Scripps Heisman Poll, which was released Wednesday. Young finished second in the voting to Southern California running back Reggie Bush. There is no doubt that Young and Griffin are two of the greatest athletes to ever play college football, but it’s almost impossible to determine who’s better.
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At Flower Mound Marcus High School, Lutz was captain of the track and field team for two seasons and was regarded by his peers as the best athlete in the school. Despite the fact that Texas had never won a national championship and hadn’t won a conference title since 1995, Lutz decided to
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“The good thing about college is that there is never going to be a shortage of competition,” Lutz said. “I know there’s never going to be a moment during the four or five years that I am here that the nation isn’t going to be producing 10 or 20 top guys who all could win a national championship.”
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quarter, quarterback Case McCoy frantically tried to call a timeout before the play clock expired. But Texas was flagged for delay of game and sophomore guard Mason Walters was not happy about it. He shot up from his stance and got in McCoy’s face before Cody Johnson approached him and calmed him down. Walters was called for a false start before the first play of the Longhorns’ next drive. “At 6-foot-6, 320, you usually just say, ‘Yes, sir,’” said head coach Mack Brown. “He is very, very emotional. He reminds me Brown’s take on exchange as much of Kasey Studdard as between Walters, McCoy any offensive linemen that we’ve Just before the end of the third had. I think it’s a great burst of
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Lutz has helped build on that history though. Before this season, the Longhorns hadn’t been ranked in the top 1- since 2006. Now they’ve wrapped up a season in which they finished 11th in the NCAA Championships. “The future looks bright,” Hayes said.
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DANCE continues from PAGE 10 “It’s crazy, and I can’t believe I’m doing it,” she said. “It’s not even choreography right now. It’s logistics.” Aside from the audience involvement with the countdown, viewers will be given 3-D glasses for a different perspective on the contemporary movement. Lighting designer Stephen Pruitt, who has worked with the company for the past six seasons, implemented a phenomenon called chromodepth and made it a part of “FlashDance.” “The glasses make the wavelength of light produce reds to be further and blues closer,” Pruitt said. He compared the experience to viewing a hologram, where the viewer’s eyes emphasize the distance, except in this case, live dancers are used. “From the perspective of the audience, the 3-D is hyper-extended,” he said. The 3-D segment will last about 10 minutes. “We can’t do it the whole time — it’s too crazy.”
With a constantly altered tone, the performance may at times go from something fast-paced to something suddenly quiet, Hamrick said. Instead of evoking a sole feeling, Hamrick said she hopes the audience has “30 different ones.” The music contributes to the oftenchanging mood of the production. Hamrick has chosen a variety of music, including electronic, house, contemporary and ambient, but all of it is mostly instrumental. Performers will dance to music by Bonobo, Beats Antique, Telepop and Yann Tiersen, to name a few. Roxy Gage, a UT dance alumna, has been dancing with Hamrick for six years. She is one of the dancers who performed in the first FlashDance. In her creative process, Hamrick sets the music to the movement half the time, while the other half of the movement
comes from the music. “It’s kind of plain and out there sometimes when Kathy gives us music-less movement,” Gage said. “But when she places music, it gives me a certain way to dance or feel.” Hamrick said the choreography is a collaborative process in which Hamrick creates much of the movement, but the company members still have their input. Gage said that among the beautifully serious moments, there are comical scenes that she hopes people will notice. “As it goes with modern dance, a lot of things aren’t obviously funny, but it’s okay to laugh,” Gage said. “You get to interpret lots of things the way you want to, which is the beauty of it.”
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ings as well as your mood and make fun and even deserved every once in sure you get plenty of sleep, particu- a while, remember not to give in to larly around midterm and finals time. the marshmallow. And while a night of partying may be At least not too often. Studies have shown that spending all night studying before an exam isn’t likely to improve grades. Photo Illustration by Lawrence Peart and Trent Lesikar Daily Texan Staff
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• Stack the pieces of mint chocolate on top of each other and place it on one cracker. Top off with a marshmallow. On a napkin or plate, microwave the open face s’more for 20 seconds or until the chocolate and marshmallow is slightly melted. Place second cracker on top. Gently squish down the sandwich and enjoy.
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CRAM continues from PAGE 10 years later than the other group. Of course, none of that matters at the tail end of the semester when there’s no time to give in to temptation, but it’s something to keep in mind for the next one. Poldrack explains, “One very fundamental thing that we know about people is that events in the future get discounted. The impact of something in the future is much smaller than the impact in the present. Even if the prospect of failing a class is a very bad thing, that’s not going to happen until the end of the semester.” So let this semester be a lesson of what not to do. Don’t just read through the book several times and call it studying — instead, put your brain to work and test yourself constantly. Be mindful of your surround-
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Chocolate Chery Croissants
-1 package of frozen croissant dough -2 tablespoons of your favorite chocolate, chopped (for each pastry) -1 tablespoon of cherry preserves (for each pastry) -2 teaspoons of chopped almonds or pistachios (for each pastry) (optional)
Directions
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. On a cutting board or plate, separate the dough into the triangular pieces. On the base end of the triangle, add chocolate and jam. For a crunchy texture, add chopped almonds or pistachios. Carefully roll up the pastry and place on cookie sheet. Continue to make as many as desired. Bake in oven for 5-7 minutes or until pastry is lightly golden brown. Pair the croissants with a hot cup of black coffee or chai tea for a complete late night indulgent.
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Extra Creamy Hot Chocolate
-4 tablespoon of condensed milk -1 bar of Lindt’s Sea Salt Chocolate, chopped -2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa -4 cups of whole milk -1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (optional) -1 handful of mini marshmallows (optional) -Dollop of whipped cream
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• Heat the condensed milk, chocolate, cocoa, milk and vanilla extract in a saucepan over medium heat till mixture slightly bubbles, but do not let it come to a boil. Whisk occasionally. Pour into mug and top the chocolate drink with marshmallows and whipped cream. Serve hot.
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‘FlashDance’ combines 30 dances for one-hour show by Elizabeth Hinojos Daily Texan Staff
Life-size frames made of ducttaped cereal boxes, seven frosty silver trees, 3-D glasses in hazardous waste containers, milky-cottonfluffed clouds and a miniature dolly were brought to life Tuesday night at the Salvage Vanguard Theater. The common thread that lined up these miscellaneous props was the members of the Kathy Dunn Hamrick Dance Company, who used the items throughout their second runthrough of “FlashDance, but Flashier: 30 More Dances in 60 Minutes.” After reading an interview about theater scenes executed in one-minute intervals, Kathy Hamrick, owner of the dance company, was struck with the idea of executing the concept in dance form. “I wanted to see how I could put together 30 dances in 60 minutes and have a lot of variety to it, too,” Hamrick said. “I personally don’t want to work my dances in one minute, but I like the idea of moving through dances very quickly.” She said that while she likes to make hour long dances, some movement concepts can’t be sustained for an hour. “Some ideas are really better off as small ideas, and I’ve accumulated all of those and put them into ‘FlashDance,’” she said. The performance is not related to the movie, “Flashdance.” Rather, it is named because of the brevity of the dance sections. Having performed the first FlashDance five years ago, which held the same time concept, the company is taking this production to a whole new level this week. What makes the dance “flashier,” Hamrick said, is the heavy reliance on technology. At the first FlashDance, a kitchen timer, set for 60 minutes, counted down 30 different dances until the timer rang. Throughout the production, dancers had to hold index cards
WHAT: David Sedaris’ The Santaland Diaries WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. WHERE: Zach Theatre ADMISSIONS: $18 student tickets one hour before showtime with I.D. Zach Theatre’s company is bringing to life popular author David Sedaris’ real-life story of working as Crumpet the elf at Macy’s one winter season. Known for his book “Me Talk Pretty One Day,” Sedaris’ stage adaptation is hilarious with a touch of insanity. The play is on stage until Jan. 7. WHAT: Natividad, La Pastorela WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. WHERE: Mexican American Cultural Center ADMISSIONS: $15 A contemporary musical comedy based on a traditional Native American and Latino yuletide play, La Pastorela tells the story of a modern day family and their leaps and bounds. The play shows Thursday through Jan. 17. WHAT: The 49th Annual Production of the Nutcracker WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. WHERE: The Long Center ADMISSIONS: $12-$71 Tamir Kalifa | Daily Texan Staff
It’s the end of the semester and, though you promised yourself that this time would be different, you’ve let your work slide, and you’re not prepared for the final at all. Without a minute to waste, you’re going to need to spend every second you have studying, maybe even pulling an all-nighter or two. Unfortunately, that may be one of the worst ways to prepare, according to UT professor Russell Poldrack, who studies memory, learning and how we acquire new skills. “Getting a good night’s sleep is probably the most important thing,” he said. “It’s a really important way that memories get transformed in the brain.” In other words, walk into a test feeling like a zombie, and you’ll likely perform like one. Aside from getting a good night’s rest, there are other techniques to keep in mind while studying. For one, make studying an active process. Rereading the same textbook for the eighth time isn’t going to do a whole lot for you on test day. A 2006 experiment by Henry L. Roediger, III and Jeffrey D. Karpicke confirmed this, suggesting that rereading boosts confidence in the subject matter without significantly increasing mastery of the material. This is a rec-
Sugar plum fairies, toy soldiers, the mouse king and Clara — December and the winter holiday is not complete without a production of Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet score, “The Nutcracker.” The enchanting two-act production put on by Ballet Austin debuts Saturday and is ongoing until Jan. 23.
The Kathy Dunn Hamrick Dance Company rehearses “FlashDance, but Flashier: 30 More Dances in 60 Minutes,” an updated iteration of Hamrick’s original production, at the Salvage Vanguard Theater.
that Hamrick had marked with numbers on with puffy paint to show the audience what dance they were performing. This time around, there will be a video countdown projected in the background counting down the 30 dances being performed. “I’m not sure it will work, but we’re going to try and get people to set their smartphone timers,” Hamrick said. “At the beginning, the video will count down and people will synchronize their timers.” She said if all goes according to plan, the timers will go off at 60 minutes.
WHAT: FlashDance, but Flashier: 30 More Dances in 60 minutes, presented by: Kathy Dunn Hamrick Dance Compnay WHERE: Salvage Vanguard Theater, 2803 Manor Rd. WHEN: Thurs. - Sat. 8 p.m. (matinee on Sat. at 2 p.m.) WEb: kdhdance.com/ performances.html TICKETS: Adults $17, Students & Seniors $12
ipe for disaster. A better way to prepare for the final is to continually test yourself. “The act of retrieving something from memory is actually one of the most powerful ways to get it to stick in memory,” Poldrack said. Additionally, Poldrack suggests that your surroundings can make a huge difference as to how well you can recall information. A classic study performed by D.R. Godden and A.D. Baddeley of the University of Stirling placed subjects either on land or in SCUBA suits underwater and asked them to learn a list of words. When tested, the ones who learned the words on land performed better on land and those who learned them underwater performed better underwater. As such, it may be more effective to study in a library or classroom setting that’s similar to where you’ll be tested rather than curled up in bed. Even something as simple as your mood could make a difference as to how well you remember things. A paper published in American Psychologist by Gordon H. Bower of Stanford collected several experiments testing this idea and the results very strongly suggest that if you’re in a crummy mood when you’re studying, you’re better off waiting until after the test to cheer up. These are all things to keep in mind to minimize damage,
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Shari Brown uses a prop tree into her dance routine during a rehearsDANCE continues on pAgE 8 al for “FlashDance, but Flashier: 30 More Dances in 60 Minutes.”
Study methods more effective than all-nighters by Robert Starr Daily Texan Staff
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but, ultimately, the most important thing to consider is how you found yourself in this mess to begin with. The nights you spent watching TV or going to parties may have seemed like good ideas at the time, but not in retrospect. And, ultimately, those nights may be what make the difference between the average students and those who excel. A classic and on-going study by Walter Mischel (currently at Columbia University) involved leaving small children alone in a room with a treat such as a marshmallow. If a given child could avoid eating the marshmallow until a researcher returned to the room, the researcher would reward the child with a second marshmallow. Approximately one-third of the subjects lasted long enough to get the reward, while the rest gave in to temptation. The amount of time a given child could hold off eating the treat had a long-lasting impact. For instance, those who could wait for the reward ended scoring higher on the SAT more than 10
For more than 20 years, the residents of 37th Street has transformed their block with over-the-top lighting, holiday sculptural and yard decorations. The street will be blocked off for visitors to freely get lost in the cheery Neverland.
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Amanda Martin | Daily Texan Staff
Classic winter treats can be revamped with a simple twist. Substitute milk chocolate with Andes Mints to change up traditional s’mores.
From the sweet aroma of cinnamon, gingerbread and red apples to the rich flavors of brown sugar, vanilla and chocolate, the winter holidays are the only season to have its own unique blend of scents, spices and ingredients. A dash of nutmeg or a string of vanilla bean could easily deepen any indulgences, perking up a chilly evening and warming the house and soul. As the weather drops and the merriment of December begins to unravel, here are five of the Daily Texan’s favorite warm winter treats.
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