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Regents name McRaven chancellor By Jacob Kerr @jacobrkerr
Naval Adm. William McRaven is officially the UT System’s next chancellor. After naming McRaven as sole finalist to succeed outgoing Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa in late July, the Board of Regents officially elected McRaven to the position at its
meeting Thursday. In accordance with state law, the regents must name any finalist 21 days before selecting a chancellor. McRaven, who graduated from the University with a journalism degree in 1977, is known for overseeing the operation that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden. Addressing the regents with a short speech, McRaven highlighted
some tenets set out by Cigarroa in his 2011 “Framework for Advancing Excellence.” “When people around Texas, around the nation and around the world think of the UT System — ‘greatness’ should be the first word that comes to mind,” McRaven said. “This university system should be known for producing tomorrow’s leaders in every field of endeavor.”
McRaven also cited demographics, technology and funding as major areas of change he noticed from his time in the military. “We must not only keep up with the pace of change,” McRaven said. “We must lead the change.” Set to begin his tenure as
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Gov. Rick Perry makes a public statement defending his actions after being booked at the Travis County Justice Complex on Tuesday. The booking occurred after Perry was indicted Aug. 15 for incidences of fraud and government corruption.
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Gov. Rick Perry pled “not guilty” to felony charges of abuse of official capacity and coercion of a public servant after being indicted by a grand jury Aug. 15. The charges are related to Perry’s attempts to force the resignation of Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg after her April 2013 drunken driving arrest. According to the indictments, Perry vetoed legislation June 2013 awarding $7.5 million in state funds to the Travis County’s Public Integrity Unit, which investigates incidences of fraud and government corruption. Perry threatened the veto when Lehmberg refused to step down. After being booked at the Travis County Justice Complex on Tuesday, Perry made a statement defending his actions.
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The University announced it passed its goal to raise $3 billion in eight years Tuesday with a $50 million donation from the Livestrong Foundation to the Dell Medical School. The donation will establish the Livestrong Cancer Institutes at the Dell Medical School. The program will work with cancer patients and survivors to create patient-centered care through teaching and research initiatives. “Revolutionary advances will flow through this partnership,” said President William Powers Jr. at a news conference Tuesday. “Lives will be saved.” The Livestrong Foundation was founded in 1997 as an advocacy and care group for cancer survivors and those battling cancer. The foundation has since provided services to 2.8 million people. “For the past 17 years, it’s been my privilege to grow the Livestrong Foundation from just an idea,” said Jeff Garvey, founding and current chairman of the board of directors of the foundation. Doug Ulman, president and CEO of the Livestrong Foundation, spoke at the news conference about the
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Texas reboots coaching staff with arrival of Strong By Garrett Callahan @CallahanGarrett
In the past 12 months, Texas has been buzzing with changes. Longtime Athletic Director DeLoss Dodds retired while Steve Patterson came in to fill his large shoes. On the football field, Texas hired Charlie Strong as the new head coach, and with him came a whole new team of coaches. Things changed quickly, and while Longhorn fans said goodbye to the Mack Brown era, Strong was
already planning the beginning of his own. And still, as the Longhorns prep for the start of the 2014 campaign, there are many more changes to come — the main one being winning. After nine straight 10-win seasons, Brown set a standard so high that it basically pushed him from the helm of Texas 16 years after he started. For the past three years, the Longhorns experienced mediocrity with a 9-4 season and two 8-5 seasons that ended with non-BCS
bowl appearances. But now, with a revamped football staff and a new attitude surrounding the program, Longhorn fans should expect to win again. Strong has brought in a staff with experience at making a losing team into a winning team. Four of Texas’ new coaches traveled to Austin with Strong from Louisville, which made a remarkable turnaround under the new Texas head coach. The Cardinals had a 4-8
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New head football coach Charlie Strong should bring a new attitude and culture change to the program, which has yet to claim a 10-win season since 2009.
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Aerospace engineering junior Justin Paul successfully managed his budget while living off campus by prioritizing his most expensive living costs.
How to live on a budget in college By Vanessa Sliva @vanessasliva
Making annual plans to survive on a ramen noodle, futon mattress, cheap thrills budget may be the biggest college cliche of all, but year after year it is something students tend to do incorrectly, especially at large urban universities like UT. At the Office of Student
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Financial Services, communications coordinator Jaime Brown talks to students and parents about financial aid and budgeting during the school year. “Understanding expenses is something that is very important because they [students] might not have a grasp on what the entire picture is,” Brown said. “They know tuition and they know they need
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to pay for where they’re going to live and books, but they might not think of anything else that they need. That’s the operative word: need.” As an example, Brown said that while many students may consider a car to be a need, this mode of transportation would is a privilege or a
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day he was diagnosed with cancer 18 years ago and how scared he felt. “I remember that day and that moment as if it were yesterday,” Ulman said. “Millions of people around the world have that experience each and every day, and we cannot allow their outcomes to chance. This is the most significant investment we have ever made, and it is an investment in the future of patient-centered care.” Clay Johnston, Dell Medical School dean, said Livestrong’s dedication to helping cancer patients
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combined with the medical school’s intellectual capability of finding treatments make the two a perfect match. “It’s easy to be soulmates with an organization that has such soul,” Johnston said. “What I think we’re celebrating more than anything else is this expedition we’re launching together. It’s not quite Lewis and Clark, but this partnership, this is going to be a big adventure.” The medical school is scheduled to open in fall 2016. Livestrong’s donation matches the same amount the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation pledged to the medical school in 2013, which put the Dell family’s
name on the school. The University’s $3 billion fundraising plan, “The Campaign for Texas” started in 2006. Since then, more than 26,000 individuals and 12,000 organizations donated to the University. The fundraising campaign is scheduled to end Aug. 31, with its goal now met. “We’re over the goal line, but I might add that we have 12 days left in the campaign,” Powers said. State Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, also attended the press conference and said Livestrong’s donation felt personal to him as a cancer survivor and as someone who lost both of his parents to cancer.
cal act that seeks to achieve at the courthouse what could not be achieved at the ballot box.” University law professor Jennifer Laurin spoke with The Daily Texan about the case and shed some light on the challenges both the prosecution and defense might face. “[The First Amendment] requires the legislature to give adequate notice about what is criminal and what isn’t, so that people don’t refrain from speaking out of fear,” Laurin said. The prosecution will most likely have to prove that Perry knew the veto threat was criminal at the time he
made it, as well as show the $7.5 million appropriation was the governor’s property, according to Texas Penal Code 39.02. “There is some question whether the governor had custody over a legislative appropriation at the time of the veto,” Laurin said. “That’s going to be a novel legal question that’s going to have to be resolved.” Laurin said it appears the prosecution will argue Perry’s motivations — whether political or for self-protection — distinguish this from an ordinary veto threat, but that waits to be seen with the evidence. The public integrity unit
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continues from page 1 chancellor on Jan. 5, 2015, McRaven will receive an annual salary of $1.2 million — which is $337,500 more than Cigarroa currently receives. McRaven will also receive $400,000 annually in deferred compensation and a one-time payment of $300,000 to cover moving expenses. Reporting to the regents, McRaven will oversee the System and be in charge of its operations. Cigarroa, who announced his resignation in February to return to practicing medicine at the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, will continue to hold the position until December. The selection of the next chancellor comes more than a week after Regent Wallace Hall was censured by a state house committee on Aug. 11. Hall, who the committee had been investigating for more than a year, has been accused by state legislators of overstepping his authority by his filing of large records requests to the University, violating federal student privacy laws and working to remove President William Powers Jr. Hall is also being
When people around Texas, around the nation and around the world think of the UT System — ‘greatness’ should be the first word that comes to mind. —Adm. William H. McRaven, Future UT System chancellor
investigated by the Travis County District Attorney’s Public Integrity Unit. In early July, Cigarroa received negative backlash from students, staff, faculty members and alumni after news broke of his request for Powers to resign by October. Cigarroa cited communication and trust issues with Powers as his reasons for the request. Cigarroa and Powers later agreed to set Powers’ resignation for June 2015. McRaven will join the System in December as “chancellor-designate” to begin transitioning to his new role. He will retire his current position as U.S. special operations commander Thursday.
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Clay Johnston, Dell Medical School dean, discusses the Livestrong donation at a press conference Tuesday.
“I’ve also known the shock of being discouraged, scared and asking what the future will be,” Watson said. “The
future is the chance to team with a great new medical school at a world-class university.”
was investigating the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, which awarded $11 million to a private company without the required review process. Perry has been accused of attempting to halt the investigation by defunding the unit. At the time of the veto, Perry stated he believed Lehmberg had lost public confidence. After the indictment, Perry’s super PAC released videos on its site of Lehmberg’s arrest, including her field sobriety test and subsequent videos of her being restrained by officers at the Travis County jail. Perry waived his scheduled Friday arraignment and
traveled to New Hampshire to address Republican voters in the country’s first primary state, lending to speculations about a possible 2016 bid for the White House. Perry’s attorneys were present at the hearing and stated they intend to file a motion to have the case dismissed. “The governor has yet to talk about a real solution to these indictments,” said Craig McDonald, director of Texans for Public Justice, who filed the original complaint that led to the indictments. “Someday, when it gets to trial — if it does, and I think it will — he will have to address the real issues here.”
ITS reconsiders initial proposal, continues to provide 500 MB free Students will continue to be provided 500 MB of bandwidth allocation free per week during the fall semester, Information Technology Services announced in an email to students Aug. 11. The decision came more than a week after the University announced a plan to charge students for bandwidth allocations beginning in September. Under that plan, students who did not pay would automatically be placed on the University’s slower network. After hearing negative feedback from students, faculty and staff members, Kevin Hegarty, vice president and chief financial officer, decided to put the new plan on hold, according to UT spokesperson Kevin Almasy. According to ITS, students will have the option to purchase additional bandwidth at a lower price than offered in previous semesters. When students go over the 500 MB per week allowance, they are moved to a slower network unless they purchase more bandwidth. During the 2013-2014
school year, students could purchase an additional 5 GB of bandwidth per week for the semester for $4.25. “With what was originally rolled out for this year was a series of bandwidths and those prices are going to remain for those interested in purchasing additional, so now, for $3 per semester, you can get 10 GB,” Almasy said. Students who have already subscribed and paid for the greater bandwidth allocation can receive a refund, if they want to return to the free 500 MB allocation. According to Almasy, ITS is working to collect more feedback from the campus community to establish a service to provide highspeed Internet that meets the needs of students at an affordable price. “I don’t know that there is a plan in place yet,” Almasy said. “I think it’s still under discussion to figure out how they want to move forward and make sure that they can find times and spaces and outlets to get the most feedback.” —Kylie Fitzpatrick
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UT to receive more System funds By Alex Wilts & Jacob Kerr @thedailytexan
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The proposed building for the regents will be on Seventh Street between Colorado and Lavaca streets. The regents increased the budget for the building Thursday.
Board of Regents increases budget for its new building By Alex Wilts @alexwilts
The UT System Board of Regents approved design changes to the proposed new System administration building Thursday, increasing the total project cost to $133.1 million. The System currently operates out of five buildings. By consolidating operations into one building, the System anticipates saving between $2 million and $6 million per year, which can be redirected toward “student success.” “If we can save money and redirect that to the missions of our campuses, that’s exceedingly important,” Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa said. Expected to be completed in 2017, the new building will be located on Seventh Street between Colorado and Lavaca streets, across from Smith Hall, which houses the current board meeting room. The project was first approved in 2012 with a
project cost of over $102.4 million. The proposed design changes increases the number of floors from 15 to 19 and the total square footage from 258,500 to 342,200. The building will be constructed according to commercial design standards with the intention that 30 percent of it will be leased to outside tenants and 70 percent will be have an “open space” office design. Wednesday, when the item was being discussed by the board’s Facilities Planning and Construction Committee, Regent Gene Powell brought up several concerns with the design, including the amount of open space, the new board meeting room and the pavement size at the main entrance. Powell recommended the committee review the building’s design over the next few weeks before the item reached the full board. “I think this a very important project, and I think it’s one we’ve got to get right,”
Powell said. “I’m not trying to delay the building or stop the building. I’m for the project.” After Michael O’Donnell, associate vice chancellor of facilities planning and construction, warned the total cost could increase if the project is put on hold, the committee agreed to approve the project contingent on Powell’s concerns being addressed in the coming weeks. UT architecture professor Larry Speck, who is also an architect at the firm designing the building, told the committee that the new building’s design will be practical and sensible. “This is, as far as I can tell, a pretty bold step for the System,” Speck said. Speck also said the design of the board meeting room in the new building will be more efficient than the one currently used, which boasts large chandeliers. “I do hope that we auction off these golden chandeliers and use the money for student scholarships,” Regent Alex Cranberg said.
In accepting the UT System’s operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year, the Board of Regents approved Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa’s proposal Thursday to utilize more of the System’s endowment to offset the lack of in-state tuition increases. Prompted by Gov. Rick Perry, the Board of Regents decided in May against increasing in-state tuition costs at the University and the other eight System academic campuses. Following the decision in May, Cigarroa and Scott Kelley, executive vice chancellor for business affairs, devised a plan to offset the cost of not raising tuition. Their now-approved proposal will allocate $28.2 million in recurring revenue from the Available University Fund, or AUF, toward the University. “A lot of work went into that offset plan, and a lot of different scenarios were looked at,” Chairman Paul Foster told reporters after the meeting Thursday. “One of the challenges was coming up with a plan that was recurring.” The AUF stems from the public endowment known as the Permanent University Fund, or PUF, which is funded by the proceeds from the sale of oil, gas, sulfur and water royalties in West Texas, which are then invested in the form of stocks, bonds and equity interest. The return on these investments becomes the AUF, which is used to support both UT and Texas A&M University institutions. Because UT-Austin is the only System institution that can directly receive AUF money, the System will
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Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa presents the UT System’s operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year at the Board of Regents meeting Thursday afternoon.
cover costs and activities traditionally undertaken by the eight other UT academic campuses. The System intends to pay for costs related to property insurance and information technology and assume management of internal audit functions and digital library services, opening up $31 million for those institutions to use. “It’s a very strategic initiative, so we don’t have to increase tuition for our students,” Cigarroa said. The regents also approved a one-time 1.5 percent increase in PUF distribution to the AUF for the 2014 fiscal year. The decision brings the fiscal year’s distribution rate up to 7 percent. With the additional money available, the nine System academic institutions will each present proposals to Cigarroa over the next six months to show how they will use the money to increase both online and campus enrollment. “Our revenues and the values of the our assets in West Texas have grown substantially in recent years to allow for a larger endowment,” Foster said. “Our campuses have needs. We’re trying to increase access, which really means increasing enrollment. We’re trying to make an education
available to a lot more kids, and we’ve got to find ways to fund that.” UT spokesman Gary Susswein said the University will review how it could spend the additional funding. “We hope that this additional funding gives us what we need to maintain our levels of excellence at UTAustin,” Susswein said. Overall, the System’s 2015 fiscal year budget will increase by $888 million in revenue to a total of $15.9 billion and increase by $1 billion in expenses to a total of $15.6 billion. The University will have a 6.8 percent increase in its share of the budget, totaling to more than $2.5 billion. In discussing the budget with the regents, Cigarroa said the increase for the University accounts for the accommodation of the Dell Medical School and a more accurate research budget, which he said was under-budgeted for the 2014 fiscal year. At Thursday’s meeting, the regents also approved the creation of a neuroscience institute, an engineering institute in Houston and allocated more than $2.5 million to expanding System-wide suicide prevention programs for students.
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CALL AND RESPONSE
Texas Stands with Gaza protest
Editor’s Note: On Aug. 2, amid the ongoing fighting between Hamas and Israel, thousands of Texans gathered in front of the Capitol Building downtown to protest Israel’s treatment of Gazans. On Aug. 4, the Texan published an op-ed from one of the protesters (below left) on the experience as well as her stance on the conflict more generally. The debate it sparked has been vigorous, to say the least, and we have paired it below with one of the original responses.
Brutality against Gaza must stop By Dania Hussein Guest Columnist
Editor’s Note: This column originally ran Aug. 4 on the Daily Texan website. It has been updated throughout. On Aug. 2, thousands of Texans gathered in front of the Capitol at the Texas Stands with Gaza protest to speak against the crimes being committed in Gaza. From Dallas and Houston to Corpus Christi and Lubbock, they arrived with a single purpose — to stand with Palestine against Israeli aggression and the massacre of innocent civilians. Their cause did not discriminate. Sheikh Islam Mossaad, Minister Jim Rigby and Rabbi Lynn Gottlieb each spoke on a single theme — ending Israeli war crimes in Gaza. On July 30, 21 Palestinians who sought safety in a United Nations camp in Jabaliya were killed in a series of air strikes. On Aug. 3, 10 people were killed by an Israeli missile that ripped through a United Nations safe house for Palestinian civilians in Gaza. So far, more than 2,000 Palestinians, most of them civilians, have been murdered by the Israeli regime in its so-called “pinpoint” operation. The reality that Israeli missile strikes now blatantly target civilians spurred not only the protest here in Austin, but also around the globe. Protesters carried a sea of posters with messages ranging from “Palestine will be free” to “End the siege on Gaza” as they marched from the Capitol to Austin City Hall. Many signs ad-
dressed a crucial and infuriating topic: U.S. aid to Israel. The billions America is sending to Israel has sparked outrage for multiple reasons. First, for those who stand against the genocide that is currently taking place, watching the U.S. grant Israel access to its “strategic stockpile” of ammunition could only mean one thing: more civilian deaths. And second, for fellow Americans who choose not to pick sides, watching the U.S. sign off on another $225 million to fund Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system while an average of 72,000 Americans are cut off from unemployment insurance prematurely every week is just as enraging. Frustrated citizens are taking matters into their own hands with the rapidly growing, nonviolent Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement. Modeled after the anti-Apartheid movement in South Africa, BDS is a global initiative established in 2005 that allows “people of conscience to play an effective role in the Palestinian struggle for justice.” The strong belief that individuals can effect change has allowed this movement to flourish and continuously expand. Protests around the world will not stop until Israeli brutality stops. And until the total economic blockade of Gaza is lifted and the Palestinians in both Gaza and the West Bank are afforded their basic human rights, Texans will continue to support the Palestinian call for BDS and a just peace. No justice, no peace. Hussein is a neurobiology sophomore from Austin.
GALLERY
Hamas responsible for violence
Editor’s Note: This letter originally ran Aug. 8 on the Daily Texan website. Dania Hussein has it all wrong in blaming Israel for civilian deaths and the recent conflict in Gaza. First, it should be noted that Israel does everything it can to avoid civilian deaths. For every dead Palestinian child, Israelis are pained and Zionists around the world feel sadness. This is why, when defending Israeli civilians, the Israel Defense Forces send leaflets and text messages in addition to performing roof knocks to prevent civilian deaths. But of course, it is impossible to completely prevent civilian deaths. Those that are killed are killed because of Hamas, and your column gives a free pass for Hamas to kill more with impunity. Hussein mentioned the deaths at the Jabaliya camp. In fact, Hamas has been accused of shooting rockets from the Jabaliya location. I wonder if that is irrelevant to Hussein. Hamas regularly shoots rockets from civilian locations and uses Palestinians as human shields, often against their will. In fact, there are videos of Hamas beating Palestinian men, women and children as they attempt to flee a war zone. (Editor’s note: The author of this letter later admitted that the video on which she based this claim was mislabeled and in fact showed moments from the 2007 conflict between Hamas and Fatah.) Then there are the claims that Israel does not want peace. But it was Israel that left Gaza in 2005. Gaza could have become the Singapore
of the Middle East. Instead, Hamas, which calls for the annihilation of all Jews around the world in its charter, was elected as the majority in the Palestinian Parliament. Why is there a “siege” on Gaza (actually a blockade)? The easy answer is this is necessary to keep weapons out. And this is a serious concern, as we can see from the terror tunnels and rocket fire from Gaza Humanitarian aid is allowed in Gaza, and hundreds of trucks a day are let into Gaza. Apparently, Hamas wants a blockade, however, as Hamas actually shoots at the Kerem Shalom crossing where trucks with aid go through. And finally, civilian casualty numbers: In fact, the numbers passed around the mainstream media are a lie that Hamas has made up. Numbers presented by non-liars, including the Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center in Israel, show that in fact a majority of those killed have either been classified as militants, terrorists or unknown. Of course, it is never possible to be able to have 100 percent accuracy in these matters, but if we take the immorality of the author of this article to an extreme, it would mean that democracies could not defend themselves anywhere against terrorists who use human shields. And that would cause mayhem worldwide. The only solution is for Hamas to cease its terrorism. The day they do so, peace is possible. — Racquel Reinstein, New York City, in response to Dania Hussein’s column on the Texas Stands with Gaza protest
COLUMN
Proposed Internet bandwidth plan would hurt grad students, instructors By Regina Mills Guest Columnist
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Editor’s Note: This column originally ran Aug. 15 on the Daily Texan website. As most members of the UT community know, a new bandwidth subscription policy was instituted and quickly put on hold after protests from undergraduates, graduate students, staff and faculty. The proposal would have required students to pay $3 to $8 to use the fastest wireless network on campus. Complaints were lodged through social media platforms such as Twitter and emails to Information Technology Services. I am sure that running the Internet infrastructure for a university of this size is difficult; the near ubiquity of smartphones, tablets and laptops has increased the strain on this infrastructure, so the University is looking for a way to maintain the quality while also keeping costs down. Buying bandwidth is not entirely new; since 2005, if you ran out of the weekly allowance, you had to buy more. However, the introduction of a “second-class” network and the requirement that every student subscribe every semester to one of four tiers of bandwidth quality is entirely new and has a few potential pitfalls that should be considered before a new — and hopefully improved — policy is put into place. Because there is no doubt that there will be a new bandwidth plan put into place, and if, as University spokesman Kevin Almasy has said, the University is really willing to listen to community feedback, I am happy to give it. For me, a graduate student who has taught approximately 120 students, and other graduate students who act as instructors and as teaching assistants, there are at least three things that need to be taken into account regarding any new wireless policy. First, the four tiers created under the most recent proposal, which ranged from 10 GB to 500 GB of bandwidth, did not reflect the reality of employment at UT. Under the proposed tier system, only tenured and tenure-track faculty would get Tier IV bandwidth automatically. However, as undergraduate students are likely aware, faculty are not the only ones who teach or provide other full-time services at the University. The previous plan suggested that adjunct faculty (also known as lecturers) and graduate students were not as important as faculty. Indeed, several of the graduate students I know did not even know where we fit into the schema if we were not being funded by Graduate School-backed scholarships, which most do not receive until much later in their graduate school careers. Anyone who teaches students should receive faculty-level bandwidth so that they can do the work necessary to be the best teacher possible for their students. No employer would make their em-
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ployee pay them for internet usage required to do the work they were hired for. Second, the old proposal either did not account for or dismissed the validity of the digital divide — a term to describe the gap between who does and does not get Internet access in a time in which Internet access is nearly impossible to do without. While $3 to $8 a semester may not seem like a burden, we must remember that students already pay a lot to live on campus or at an off-campus apartment close to UT or a shuttle (both of which types of residences are ridiculously expensive), take out loans and work one or two jobs — all of this just to pay for their education, so an additional cost on top of the existing tuition costs may lead to decisions that will not benefit the student, such as skipping out on tech-heavy classes that could impart crucial skills for the modern job market. The University should have to think hard about new fees, because we all know that while it may be $3 to $8 now, this fee will likely rise year-to-year. According to the University, the proposed subscriptions would only pay for 95 percent of the Internet infrastructure anyway, so it is easy to see how they could start wanting to push more and more of this to the student. Some undergraduate students I have talked to see the bandwidth subscription plan as a way for students to “choose” their bandwidth level. It’s easy to applaud the idea of “choice,” but in many ways, this choice is illusory. Professors could require you to buy more bandwidth in order to take certain required classes. The Information Technology Services website suggests that the lowest tier would only allow for checking email, souse of pretty much any other technology besides Blackboard and a few other exceptions would require you to buy a plan. Instructors and students should not be punished for using 21st-century technologies. Aren’t we supposed to be preparing students for the technology they’ll encounter in their future careers? Considering the University’s constant praise of classes that experiment with tech in the classroom, the proposed policy seems to create a mixed message. Lastly, this policy’s lack of clarity is just another in a recent line of confusing ultimatums from UT. Like the new time-to-degree policy handed down from the College of Liberal Arts, this bandwidth policy was, intentionally or unintentionally, confusing to many communities in UT who are routinely in a no-man’s land – graduate students, staff and adjunct faculty. Whatever new policy is enacted needs to take these critiques seriously and offer a policy that is coherent to everyone who makes up the foundation of the University. Mills is a third-year graduate student in the Department of English from Warrenton, Virginia.
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Judicial proceedings progress for students, drunken driver
The Office of Legal Affairs determined releasing interview notes for internal and external positions would be a violation of FERPA.
By Natalie Sullivan @natsullivan94
Several court cases related to the University and the Austin area have progressed over the summer. Below is an update on the status of three major cases: Kendall Sanders and Montrel Meander The preliminary hearing for former Texas football players Kendall Sanders and Montrel Meander, both of whom were charged with second-degree felonies for sexual assault, has been rescheduled for 9 a.m. on Sept. 2, according to Travis County court records. The date was rescheduled from Aug. 7 in order to ensure that both players had legal representation. Sanders and Meander were arrested July 24 after allegedly sexually assaulting a female student in a campus dorm on June 21. According to UTPD Chief David Carter, both players were released later that day on bond because they did not pose a danger to other students. Immediately following the arrests, Texas head coach Charlie Strong suspended both players from the team for an indefinite amount of time. He then announced on Aug. 3 that they had been dismissed from the team because of the charges brought against them. Bail was set at $75,000 for both Meander and Sanders for one count of sexual assault each. Sanders has an additional bail of $20,000 for a charge of improper photography. If convicted, both players could face a sentence of up to 20 years and an additional fine of up to $10,000. President William Powers Jr. said in a statement that the University has undertaken a Student Judicial Services review, which could result in the players’ expulsion from the University. The review is still ongoing, but it is expected to conclude by the time classes start on Aug. 27, according
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Kendall Sanders
Montrel Meander
Interview notes to remain private By Eleanor Dearman @EllyDearman
Rashad Owens to University spokeswoman Sara LeStrange. Rashad Owens Court dates for Rashad Owens have been pushed back four times since he was arrested in March. Owens was charged with capital murder after driving while drunk through a barrier on Red River Street during the South By Southwest festival last March, killing four people and injuring 20 others. Owens was originally scheduled to appear in court April 9, before his trial, but a number of noshows and requests by his attorney have pushed the pretrial hearing back to 9 a.m. on Oct. 6. According to Janice Porter, Travis County court clerk, it could possibly be another year before Owens goes to trial. The charges against Owens include capital murder, four counts of felony murder and 24 counts of aggravated assault. Bond was set at $5.5 million. Rahatul Khan After pleading guilty to charges of conspiracy for attempting to provide terrorists with material support, UT student Rahatul Khan could face up to 15
Rahatul Khan years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000. At the plea hearing on July 2, Khan admitted to providing a recommendation to a co-conspirator about someone who wanted to engage in terrorist activities in Somalia. Khan was arrested by federal prosecutors in Round Rock on June 17, the same day as another conspirator, Michael Wolfe, was arrested in Houston and eventually given the same charge. Wolfe said he planned to travel to Syria and fight with a terrorist group linked to al-Qaida. On June 20, Khan was officially indicted by a federal grand jury with the charge of conspiracy and waived his formal arraignment, or formal reading of criminal charges. He was scheduled to appear at a detention hearing to determine whether he could have been released on bond before his trial on June 30 but waived the right to that hearing also. On June 27, Wolfe pled guilty, and Khan pled guilty on July 2. Both are still in federal custody, pending sentencing before District Judge Sam Sparks in Austin. No sentencing date has been scheduled.
Student Government and a group of administrators will re-examine SG’s governing documents Tuesday because of the Office of Legal Affairs’ decision to not allow the release of interview notes in early August. The decision was a response to the SG court’s request in May for the release of interview notes from internal and external positions. SG assembly speaker Braydon Jones said SG was planning to revise its governing documents over the summer, but because SG drew significant attention regarding the interview notes, the documents are being examined in greater detail for compliance with the Office of Dean of Students’ policy. Chris Jordan, SG chief of staff, said SG must make sure to follow the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other University rules. “We’re subject, of course, to higher laws than the Student Government rules,” Jordan said. “But I think [it] was good in that it sparked a discussion about what our rules actually say and how we can reformat them.” SG President Kori Rady said the discussion of whether interview notes should be released never occurred because no one had requested them in recent years until May. Jones, who worked
as chief of staff during the 2013-2014 school year, said interview notes were taken and stored by the chief of staff in the past. “I oversaw that each member of our executive board who sat in an interview completed a rubric,” Jones said in an email. “I kept each rubric on file in my office; and once my term was completed this past April, I shredded each document. I am not sure if other Chief of Staffs kept their interview notes on file; however, I do know they were never released.” When the Office of Legal Affairs determined releasing the interview notes would violate FERPA, Jordan said SG executives were not told what area of the law releasing the notes violated. “All we were told was that the notes would constitute a FERPA violation and were therefore not producible in an unaltered state,” Jordan said. According to Jeffery Graves, associate vice president of the Office of Legal Affairs, any student document or record that contains personal information not released in the student directory is a violation of FERPA. “FERPA does not distinguish between any sorts of records,” Graves said. “There’s nothing about GPA, transcripts and academic records. It protects all records when they are directly related to a student, and they are
maintained by a institution.” Jordan said SG rules are currently being examined for other contradictions between SG and the Office of Dean of Students’ regulations. “[Our governing document] was written by students, for students,” Jordan said. “I think it would be a different animal if it were written by someone with a legal background, but it was written for students, so naturally there’s some contradictions in there.” Jones said SG rules have been flawed for the last few years. “I believe that the circumstances over the last few months have made it clear that there are some problems with the current wording of our governing documents,” Jones said. “This is an exciting time for the assembly, as we will be able to make this serious adjustment as we are restructuring our current rules.” Several months into the new SG term, there are still positions empty. Jordan said a time line for when final decisions will be made and how the interview process will change is still uncertain. “I think this clarity will definitely help Student Government in the coming year to understand when transparency is important and when it is overshadowed by the legal aspect of how we exist in the university structure,” Jordan said.
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Fisher’s case may not reach appeals court By Alex Wilts @alexwilts
A full appeals court panel may not hear the Fisher v. UT case, according to two law professors at the University. In late July, denied University applicant Abigail Fisher asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit panel to hear her case one more time. Her request followed a 2-1 decision from the threejudge 5th Circuit Court panel on July 15, which ruled again in favor of the University’s race-conscious admissions process. Law professor Joseph Fishkin said, although very few petitions are accepted in circuit courts nationally, Fisher may have a small chance since the 5th Circuit Court has been known to occasionally undertake them. However, Fishkin said it is hard to determine the likelihood of Fisher receiving an en banc — meaning a full panel of judges would have to hear her case — since the 5th Circuit is a fairly conservative court, and the last ruling on the case came from a divided panel of judges. “If they do decide to do it, then that means the whole 5th Circuit gets the case,” Fishkin said. “I’m not sure how much appetite the judges will have to extend it another round.” Law professor David Gonzalez said en banc reviews are more likely in cases that have not already
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Abigail Fisher, a denied UT applicant, requested on July 29 the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals hear her case against the University en banc.
gone to the Supreme Court. “It’s hard for me to think they would want to rehear a case,” Gonzalez said. Edward Blum, director of the Project on Fair Representation, an organization that has provided funding for Fisher’s case, said in an email that Fisher has “high hopes” that the 5th Circuit Court will hear her appeal and rule in her favor. Fisher, a Sugar Land resident, sued the University in 2008 when she was denied acceptance to the University because her grades were not high enough to
guarantee her admission under the top-10 percent rule. Her defense argued UT’s admissions policy violates the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment since minority students were accepted with lower grades than hers. In 2009, a district court upheld the University’s admission policy as constitutional, a decision that was affirmed by a three-judge 5th Circuit Court panel in 2011. The 5th Circuit Court also denied Fisher’s request for an en banc. The case eventually
reached the Supreme Court in 2012 but was sent back to the 5th Circuit Court in 2013 after it was decided the case did not meet strict scrutiny, meaning the lower courts still needed to determine the actual constitutionality of the University’s race-conscious policy. “The Supreme Court told the 5th Circuit that it erred in its earlier opinion concerning the proper standard for using race in admissions,” Blum said. “That is a clear victory for [Fisher]. UT was ordered to pay the costs of her appeal to
It’s hard for me to think they would want to rehear a case. —David Gonzalez, Law professor
SCOTUS [Supreme Court of the United States].” If the 5th Circuit does not grant Fisher’s request for an en banc review, Blum said Fisher would then again attempt to appeal her case back to the Supreme Court.
UNIVERSITY
UT website redesign to launch this winter By Eleanor Dearman @EllyDearman
A new University website and accompanying student portal is tentatively scheduled to launch this winter. The utexas.edu redesign began in 2013. Since then, UT has teamed up with Springbox, a local design agency. An official timeline of the project and its projected release date have not been made available. The new website will have an updated Google Map and iTunes app and a new Android app that is currently being developed by computer science students, according to Michael Horn, director of digital strategy. Horn said one of the biggest changes for the site is that it will be formatted for smart phones and tablets using responsive web design that adjusts to the screen size of different devices. “What we’ve done on an almost page-by-page basis for the redesign is look at how that information should be displayed
on the smallest screen and then on a full desktop size,” Horn said. Horn said he and his team are working to simplify the home page. According to Horn, the home page will utilize white space and images to modernize the site. He said there will be basic promotional information targeted at an external audience of prospective faculty, staff and students. “Our research showed that what current students are really doing on the home page is using it to get to other services they need,” Horn said. “They’re not stopping to read all of the content.” Related promotional sites and student resources, such as the “Be a Longhorn” site, will match the format of the University home page as much as possible, according to Michael Caldwell, assistant director of admissions. “We’ll definitely still provide that functionality,” said Caldwell, who is overseeing the Be a Longhorn redesign. “The look and feel may change a little bit depending on
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portal. That’s their home page.” While the UT home page is focused on an external audience, the student portal is personalized for its internal audience, similar to UT Direct. “The student portal is going to provide this interactive experience for our students,” said Carolyn Connerat, associate vice provost and sponsor for the student portal. “It’s going to take the existing functions that students use every day, like getting to the registrars
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The UT System hired Kroll Associates, Inc., a risk mitigation response firm, in August to conduct an investigation into the University’s admissions process, according to System spokeswoman Jenny LaCoste-Caputo. The System reported in May that it found no evidence of a structured system of favoritism or wrongdoing after Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa asked the System to administer its own investigation in July 2013. Cigarroa issued his request after Regent Wallace Hall brought up issues he discovered while examining University records. The System found there were still questions about whether letters of recommendation sent directly to President William Powers Jr. or a dean from influential individuals, such as state legislators, influenced admissions decisions. Cigarroa announced in June that the System would launch a full external investigation of University admissions because of remaining public concern about the process, LaCoste-Caputo said. LaCoste-Caputo said Kroll, which is based out of New York City, is still in the initial stages of its investigation. The investigation is expected to be completed by Oct. 15. The firm plans to determine whether UT-Austin admissions decisions are made for any reason other than an applicant’s individual merit as measured by academic achievement and “officially established personal holistic attributes,” according to the contract. —Alex Wilts
Vince Young returns to Texas in new, less athletic role
Former Texas quarterback Vince Young has accepted a position with the University’s Division of Diversity and Community Engagement beginning Sept. 1. Young, who led the football program to the 2005 national championship, graduated from the University in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in applied learning and development. “After Vince finished his degree, he was looking for some opportunities to serve his alma mater,” said Gregory Vincent, vice president for diversity and community engagement. “It was just a really good meeting of the minds.” Young will be working with alumni of division programs to help raise money for initiatives that promote educational success for first-generation college students and students from low-income backgrounds, such as the University Interscholastic League, UT Elementary and charter schools. His starting salary is $100,000 per year. “The position with [the division] is a great way to stay connected to the University and help make a difference in the lives of underserved kids across the state,” Young said in a statement. Vincent said Young is particularly passionate about the opportunity because he will be representing students from a background similar to his own; Young was the first person in his family to go to college. In February, Young participated in “The Project,” a community service event organized by the division. “He’s been a wonderful partner and ambassador,” Vincent said. —Mary Huber
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With President William Powers Jr. set to leave his position in June 2015, Paul Foster, UT System Board of Regents chairman, is in the process of forming a search committee to find candidates to replace him. In July, Powers agreed with Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa to set his resignation for June 2015. Cigarroa initially asked Powers to resign in October, but Powers requested to stay on until after the 2015 legislative session. At the regents meeting Thursday, Foster announced Pedro Reyes, executive vice chancellor for academic affairs, and Larry Faulkner, who served as University president from 1998-2006, would both chair the committee. Foster also said an outside firm would be hired to help the committee identify candidates. “I am asking the committee to bring to the board the broadest possible slate of highly-qualified, experienced and skilled leaders with exceptional dedication and talent necessary to lead the University of Texas at Austin,” Foster said. In accordance with the Regents’ Rules and Regulations, Foster said he will also select board members and System institution presidents to the committee as well as alumni and external members. Naval
Adm. William McRaven, who will become System chancellor in January, has agreed to serve as one of the external members on the committee. In addition, a University dean will also serve on the committee, as elected by his fellow deans. The Faculty Council is in the process of selecting three faculty members to serve in the search committee. Elections between nine finalists are being held until Thursday. Once the voting period is over, the regents will review the winning candidates for approval. Erika Frahm, senior program coordinator for University Human Resources and former Staff Council chair, was nominated for the staff position on the committee on Aug. 21. The sole student spot on the committee will be filled by Geetika Jerath, Senate of College Councils president. Jerath was selected in a vote between her, Student Government President Kori Rady and David Villarreal, Graduate Student Assembly president. “I’ll definitely include [Student Government and GSA] as much as I can in the process,” Jerath said. “For the all of the other students as well, I’m currently working on an outreach plan to see how I can reach out to as many of them, whether it’s attending their meetings or reaching out to them
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Left: District 9 candidate Chris Riley presents his platform at Cherrywood Coffeehouse on Saturday morning. Riley emphasized walkability and reducing Austinites’ reliance on cars, citing Cherrywood as an example neighborhood, with 14 percent of residents biking to work regularly. Right: District 9 candidate Erin McGann discusses local issues at Dominican Joe Coffee House on Friday afternoon. McGann favors a network of bus routes over the current proposed light rail plan, which her two District 9 opponents have supported.
Ballot for first 10-ONE city election released By Mary Huber @marymhuber
The final ballot list for the Nov. 4 local elections was released Aug. 18, revealing 78 candidates for 11 positions in Austin’s first geographically represented city council. This will be the first election under the 10-ONE system, a plan approved by voters in 2012 which includes an expanded 11-member council, with the mayor elected citywide and council members selected from ten individual geographic districts encompassing the city. “Under the new system of government, it’s going to be even more important for a mayor that has a record of collaboration because we’re going to have a lot more diversity,” Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole said. Steve Adler, mayoral candidate and local attorney, said he thinks the city will benefit from the 10-ONE system. “I think Austin is at a tipping point. A fork in the
road,” Adler said. “Cities don’t get the opportunity to do government-culture restarts. We have one. I think it’s a once in a generation opportunity.” Adler and Cole join council member Mike Martinez and five other candidates on the ballot for mayor this November. Many of the candidates have cited transportation and affordability as fundamental challenges the city faces. The only two sitting council members running for re-election are Kathie Tovo and Chris Riley, both vying for the chance to represent District 9. This region is composed of much of downtown, UT, West Campus, North Campus and Hyde Park. Other areas, such as Mueller and South Congress, are in the district as well. Riley said 14 percent of people who live in the Cherrywood neighborhood ride their bikes to work. “Students are really in a position to lead the charge
toward a better urban environment,” Riley said. “They’re saying they want to rely less on their cars. They don’t want to be driving as much as the people that came before them. They want to live in a walkable urban setting.” Riley, who serves on both the Capital Metro and Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization boards, said he believes in “accommodating people over cars.” He said he hopes to ease restrictions that make it difficult to build affordable housing like micro-units and accessory dwelling units. Both Riley and Tovo said they support urban rail and voted for the proposal in July. All of the candidates running said they want to reach out to the student population. Tovo said she is concerned about high property taxes being passed onto students in the form of higher rents and emphasized that she has been leading the council in work on property tax reforms.
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Erin McGann, a candidate who works at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in social services, said she wants to create more middle-income housing and does not support the urban rail proposal or the city’s involvement in property development. McGann said she saw the single-member districts as an opportunity to get involved and was even more motivated knowing the only two incumbents were running in her district. “There needs to be another choice,” McGann said. “I mean, everybody else gets a brand new city council person. Why not District 9?” A candidate forum for District 9 will be held at the Palmer Events Center on Sept. 18. Other districts also encompass areas with significant student populations. District 1 covers the east side of campus and East Austin. District 3 includes East Riverside, while District 10 includes the Far West area.
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Undeclared freshman Ernesto Taylor moves in to Jester West on Friday afternoon. Taylor was among more than 7,300 incoming students who were welcomed during “Mooov-In.”
Mooov-In alleviates worries for both parents and students By Kylie Fitzpatrick @mllekyky
More than 7,300 incoming first-year and transfer students began arriving Friday to move into 14 on-campus residence halls during “Mooov-In” at the University, kicking off two weeks of “Longhorn Welcome” events. In a tradition more than 20 years old, President William Powers Jr., officials from the Division of Student Affairs and more than 400 volunteers helped welcome students at UCFU DischFaulk Field. “Today, Austin and UT come back to life because these students are what give us energy,” Powers said. “We want to welcome them in a way that they’re not waiting in line, don’t know where to go, and I like to chat with the parents, chat with the students, and it’s the day we come back to life.” Mooov-In aims to help the new students smoothly
transition to campus life and help parents send off their children to the University. The Texas Parents Association offered postcards to let parents write notes to their children that will be mailed to students after the first week of classes. “I have five children myself,” Powers said. “I know what a big day this is for parents.” Gage Paine, vice president of student affairs, said, while parents might find it tough saying goodbye to their children, spirits were upbeat and she enjoyed seeing the happy faces. “I mean, people are a little nervous and there’s a little, you know, nervous tension, but mostly this is a really exciting day,” Paine said. “It’s fun to see students coming back, and it’s fun to see our new freshmen joining us.” Dean of Students Soncia Reagins-Lilly said the event tries to give students an opportunity learn about com-
munities and resources at the University. “Today really symbolizes it’s official: You’re here; you’re a part of the Longhorn community,” ReaginsLilly said. “One of our fundamental principles is to shrink the University to make it personal.” Rachel Cohen, University Residence Hall Association president, said 280 of the volunteers were students who worked the event at Disch-Faulk, directed traffic and helped people find their rooms and move things in. “Anything really to help students settle in,” Cohen said. “Mooov-In is not only the physical transition of their stuff into their rooms, but transitioning incoming freshmen into college.” Longhorn Welcome will hold more events aimed at acquainting new students with the University in the coming weeks, including the “Gone to Texas” induction ceremony Tuesday.
The Austin City Council voted unanimously on Aug. 7 to place the bond proposal for a 9.5 mile urban rail line, running from East Riverside to ACC Highland, on the ballot in November. Subject to majority of voter approval, the proposal seeks $600 million in bonds for urban rail. With the deal, the city will work to obtain $400 million for additional road projects. The city will also apply for Federal Transportation Administration matching funds to bring $1 billion to Central Texas – $600 million to help augment the cost of the $1.38 billion urban rail. The project will not move forward without securing these funds. Mayor Lee Leffingwell said in a press conference that urban rail will cost each Austin household fewer than $15 per month. “Our traffic problem is a big problem, and it requires a big solution,” Leffingwell said. “One hundred and ten people move to this city each day. We don’t have a transportation system to support that growth.” Austin was ranked the fourth most congested city in the U.S. on the 2014 INRIX traffic scorecard.
The urban rail proposal is a part of Project Connect, a collaborative plan for Austin’s transportation system between the city, Capital Metro, the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization and Lone Star Rail. Under the plan, CapMetro launched a bus rapid transit service known as MetroRapid in January. Sunday, CapMetro launched its second bus rapid transit route, MetroRapid 803, replacing the UT Pickle Research Campus shuttle. “We feel confident we’ve chosen the best possible option for the first phase of urban rail,” Leffingwell said in an interview with The Daily Texan. The approved route will run along Trinity Street through downtown and travel on San Jacinto Boulevard through the UT campus. Three of the rail’s proposed stops are on campus at the future site of the Dell Medical School, Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium and on the northeast side of campus. The San Jacinto Boulevard alignment through campus was recommended by the University to Project Connect through the 2012 Campus Master Plan. Throughout the rail’s planning, some Austin residents and students have ad-
vocated the first phase of the urban rail route run along Lamar Boulevard and Guadalupe Street to better serve the University population. Leffingwell said that an impartial, data-driven process determined the route with the best chance of receiving Federal Transportation Administration funding. He reemphasized that it would be impossible to obtain federal funds for a rail on Lamar and Guadalupe after $38 million was awarded in 2012 to put rapid buses there. In addition, Leffingwell said planners are unwilling to face increased congestion by reducing Lamar to a two-lane road to accommodate rail’s dedicated guideway. Project lead Kyle Keahey said the city has set aside $5 million to study transit possibilities for the Lamar corridor. At the meeting, several people spoke in opposition of the bond because it makes the road improvements a condition for the urban rail bond vote. Others said a comprehensive approach would be most effective. “There is no other plan,” said John Langmore, Capital Area Metro Planning Organization representative, at a press conference. “What is your vision for the future if you vote ‘no’ for this plan?”
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The new faces of Texas football By Stefan Scrafield @StefanScrafield
Gone are the days of seeing head coach Mack Brown standing on the sidelines of Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in his usual pose — with his hands on his knees, nervously awaiting Texas’ next play. There is a new regime in town, led by head coach Charlie Strong, who is more likely to be found pacing the sidelines, pumping his fist or even chest bumping his players as they come off the field. Strong assembled a staff of his own too, filled with some of the best coaches from all over the country. Tight ends coach Bruce Chambers, entering his 17th season at Texas, is the only holdover from Brown’s squad. Here is a quick look at the new team. Illustrations by Cody Bubenik / Daily Texan Staff
Charlie Strong — HC From what’s been seen so far, the new boss is the polar opposite of Brown. Strong takes a very hands-on approach, often running drills with his players and trying to keep up with them in the weight room. He’s also demonstrated a penchant for discipline, having already removed seven players from the program since he was hired and suspending three more. His track record is impressive, and there has been plenty of talk about what he is capable of, but none of that will matter if he can’t win in Austin. He’ll get his first chance to prove himself this weekend.
Tommie Robinson — RB Robinson comes to Texas from USC, having served as the Trojans’ running backs coach and passing game coordinator last season. Robinson has a wealth of experience working with running backs, having coached the position at five different universities and in the NFL with the Arizona Cardinals. He inherits Texas’ strongest position group, with junior Johnathan Gray and senior Malcolm Brown making up one of the best running back combinations in the country.
Shawn Watson — Asst. HC, QB Watson is one of several coaches Strong brought with him from Louisville. He served as Strong’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Cardinals, working with current Minnesota Viking quarterback Teddy Bridgewater over the past few seasons. Watson will be tasked with play-calling duties this season and will also be responsible for developing Texas’ young quarterbacks, sophomore Tyrone Swoopes and true freshman Jerrod Heard. Given David Ash’s injury issues, the young guns may see the field sooner than expected.
Les Koenning — WR A former Longhorn himself, Koenning comes to Texas with a great understanding of the pressure that comes with wearing a burnt orange uniform. He has coached twelve different teams over the course of his 33-year coaching career. Koenning has the difficult task of getting the most out of his inexperienced receivers immediately. The departure of Mike Davis and dismissals of Kendall Sanders and Montrel Meander have left the Longhorns very thin at the receiver position. If Koenning isn’t able to quickly fill those holes, the Texas passing game will struggle mightily.
Chris Rumph — DL, Asst. HC for Defense Rumph is another young coach on staff, but has plenty of valuable experience, having won two championships as the defensive line coach at Alabama over the past three seasons. Rumph played an important role in developing the Crimson Tide defense into one of the best in the country and will be tasked with getting the most out of senior Cedric Reed, junior Malcom Brown and the rest of Texas’ talented defensive linemen this year.
Joe Wickline — OC, OL Wickline was likely Strong’s most high-profile hire, as he snatched him away from conference foe Oklahoma State. With the Cowboys, Wickline developed a reputation as one of the top offensive line coaches in the nation, often turning unproven high school talent into NFL stars. He’ll have his work cut out for him this season with a relatively inexperienced group of linemen, but he will be able to rely on four-year starter center Dominic Espinosa as the leader of the group.
Vance Bedford — DC, Secondary Bedford is a former Longhorn defensive back and another coach that Strong brought from Louisville. He is perhaps best known for being the defensive backs coach at Michigan in 1997 when they won the national championship, and Wolverine defensive back Charles Woodson became the first and only primarily defensive player to win the Heisman Trophy. Bedford takes over a defense that returns eight players and a secondary that includes star defensive back Quandre Diggs. The talent is there; it’s just a question of what he can do with it.
Brian Jean-Mary — LB, Recruiting Jean-Mary followed Strong to Texas from Louisville, where he became known for transforming an underwhelming group of linebackers. The linebacking corps at Texas has shown flashes of brilliance over the past few seasons, but clearly has plenty of improving to do. Jean-Mary will look to get his guys up to speed in a hurry, as strong linebacker play could make the Longhorn front seven the best in the league in 2014. He is also responsible for heading up Texas’ recruiting efforts.
Chris Vaughn — DB, ST One of the younger coaches on staff, Vaughn comes to Texas from Memphis, but spent the majority of his coaching career at Arkansas. Vaughn drastically improved the Tigers’ secondary while at Memphis last season, moving their pass defense up 42 spots in the national rankings. He will also be tasked with coaching up Texas’ rookie kickers and improving the Longhorns’ return game.
Pat Moorer — Strength & Conditioning Certainly the most intimidating man on Strong’s staff, Moorer has already developed a reputation as a fan favorite in Austin. He formerly served as Emmitt Smith’s personal trainer and has long been known for his intense workout regimen. So far, Moorer has made headlines for his famous “pit” workouts, used as punishment for players who violate team rules or are unable to practice due to minor injury.
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Injury-ridden Hicks ready to return By Jori Epstein @JoriEpstein
After playing in all 25 games his freshman and sophomore seasons, senior linebacker Jordan Hicks and his role on the team took a sudden plunge. He played three games in 2012 and just four in 2013. Hicks — the top linebacker in his recruiting class and fourth-best overall prospect in the class of 2010 — wasn’t slowed down by skill but rather by injuries that kept him sidelined during the past two seasons. As an honorable mention Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year, Hicks posted 23 tackles (nine solo), one sack, one tackle for loss and one pressure. He notched six tackles on special teams and even a tackle against No. 8 Oklahoma. His sophomore year wasn’t much different. Hicks started eight games, and his 65 tackles was good for sixth on the squad — highlighted first by eight tackles, two tackles for loss and a sack against California and then by five tackles and two passes broken up in his first career start against Rice. Garnering first-team Academic All-Big 12 honors in 2011 and six appearances on the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll, the sports management senior seemed set up for another standout season. And yet, as a likely starter for the 2014 season, he hasn’t seen much playing time since 2011. A 2012 hip injury earned him
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After two straight seasons being sidelined with injuries, redshirt senior linebacker Jordan Hicks is ready to return to his role as a defensive leader on the team. Hicks is set to lead his squad as one of Texas’ most experienced players this season under new head coach Charlie Strong.
a medical redshirt followed by a 2013 season-ending Achilles injury. “It’s nice to be back out there practicing and running around,” Hicks said. “It’s been awhile since I’ve been able to do that … being able to get my feet back under me feels really good.” This will be Hicks’
fifth-consecutive season with the Longhorns. “It’s been very, very difficult — very emotional,” Hicks said of his two injuryladen years. “But, you know, I’ve learned a ton about myself and who I am and what I bring to the table. You know, if I go back and think about those times, then it makes
this year that much more precious to me.” Hicks said he stuck with his faith and support system to transform each setback into new strength. He’s also working on transforming his figure. Hicks has shed 10 pounds since the spring. “I wanted to make sure
I had my legs on me, and I could run, and I had my speed coming back,” Hicks said. While building physical strength and mastering the Longhorns’ new scheme, he hopes he can “teach the young guys” and act as a mentor for fellow players. However, the adaptations
haven’t been easy. In one season, Hicks has to adjust to new coaches, a new program mantra, new teammates and new plays. But he says he’s up to the challenge. “We are all out there working hard in the heat, in the hottest time of the day, grinding,” Hicks said. “The toughness is going to come.”
Texas’ top five games to watch this season By Drew Lieberman @DrewLieberman
Under a new staff and coaching regime, Texas is expected to make many changes this upcoming season. New head coach Charlie Strong looks to bring Texas back into national contention, putting pressure on the Longhorns to win big games during their 2014 campaign. Here are the top five Texas football games to watch this year as the Longhorns start a new era under Strong:
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Junior wide receiver Marcus Johnson fights off a defender during a game last season. Johnson, who took advantage of his opportunities last season, is expected to become one of Texas’ top receiver threats, taking the place of Mike Davis.
Johnson set to take over top receiver duties By Drew Lieberman @DrewLieberman
After a 1-2 start to the 2013 season and an injury to senior wide receiver Mike Davis in the conference opener, Texas needed its younger players to shine. Several candidates were expected to fill the role, but very few signs pointed to sophomore wide receiver Marcus Johnson being the one. Johnson missed Texas’ previous two games with a knee injury and entered with only one catch in nine career games. However, in the end it was Johnson who took advantage of the occasion, hauling in five passes for 70 yards against Kansas State in the Big 12 opener, including two grabs in Texas’ final scoring drive. “I just felt like that first opportunity against Kansas State — I came off the little knee injury, and I went out there and did what I could to step up in the time when Mike was hurt,” Johnson said. “And from then on I think my confidence was
there, and from there on everything went well.” Now a junior, Johnson enters 2014 expected to take over Davis’ old role as Texas’ big play receiver. He showed flashes of potential last season, none bigger than his 59-yard touchdown catch in Texas’ upset victory over Oklahoma last October. “That was a major step,” Johnson said. “Going into the game, I wasn’t expecting anything like that touchdown at the time or anything like that. But, when it happened, it just let me know, man, that I could do this. I can be a dynamic player.” After spending last season as an unknown by opposing defenses, Johnson will now be a team’s defensive game plan to shutdown. Not one to back away from a challenge, Johnson looks forward to taking on opponents’ top corners and facing the most experienced defensive backs. “You want competition. You want to go against the best,” Johnson said. “Even in practice, I’m constantly calling guys like Duke [Thomas]
You want to go against the best. Even in practice, I’m constantly calling guys like Duke [Thomas] and Quandre [Diggs] out because that’s who you want. —Marcus Johnson, Junior wide receiver
and Quandre [Diggs] out because that’s who you want. You want the best competition to make you better.” Johnson’s teammates have even taken notice of the wideout’s urge to compete amongst the best as he continues to improve. “Marcus is a hard worker, and he wants to go against the best, and we see that,” junior running back Johnathan Gray said. “That’s what we want. We want guys like Marcus to call out some of those veterans and say ‘Come against me.’ That’s what we need, and we love the competitiveness, and we need guys like that to help us win.” Because of Johnson’s willingness to challenge himself, it won’t be a surprise if he finishes 2014 as Texas’ leading receiver.
Ultimately, it will come down to Johnson continuing to take advantage of his opportunities to impact games like he did in 2013. “It’s funny, because if I would’ve dropped the pass against Oklahoma, it would’ve been a lot different right now,” Johnson said. But Johnson hauled in that pass, showing a penchant for making explosive plays that he would repeat on an identical route for a 65-yard touchdown in the next game against TCU. As Texas’ top returning deep threat, the rising junior is poised to take on a vital role in Texas’ passing game. “When the opportunity or chance comes, [it’s] just [about] taking advantage of it and continuing to build and grow,” Johnson said.
5. Texas @ No. 20 Kansas State (Manhattan, Kansas) Snyder Family Stadium has always been a tough place for Texas to play, but, with a new coach and mentality, the Longhorns should keep this contest more competitive than their last two trips to Manhattan. Of Texas’ latter half of the schedule, this is the only meeting with a preseason ranked opponent. A win here would be program’s first in Manhattan since 2002 and could build momentum to help the Longhorns win all four November contests. 4. Texas vs. No. 7 UCLA (Arlington, Texas) The Longhorns and Bruins will face off in a game with serious national implications at AT&T Stadium this September. With a win, the Bruins would be in great shape to make the College Football Playoff if they can emerge as Pac-12 champions. A victory on such a stage could also drastically boost UCLA junior quarterback Brett Hundley’s Heisman campaign. If Texas leaves Arlington undefeated, it would send a message to Big 12 opponents that the Longhorns are ready for the national spotlight once again and that they have come full circle from their loss to the Bruins in 2010 that started the tailspin to mediocrity. 3. Texas vs. BYU (Austin, Texas) Although Texas’ game
against UCLA should be its most hyped up non-conference game, BYU will be in the mind of all Longhorn fans after last season. Texas embarrassingly allowed 550 rushing yards against the Cougars in Provo, Utah, including more than 250 to quarterback Taysom Hill. Assuming Texas gets by North Texas in its season opener, a win against the Cougars could become a springboard for success for Texas’ 2014 campaign. If the Longhorns win convincingly and shut down the run, it could be a good season under Strong. However, if they fall, another mediocre season isn’t out of the question. 2. Texas vs. No. 10 Baylor (Austin, Texas) The Longhorns will host the reigning Big 12 champion in a rematch of last year’s de facto Big 12 title game that ended poorly for Texas. Tensions should be high, as senior linebacker Steve Edmond’s comments calling Baylor “trash” will likely resonate in the contest. Texas will look to avoid its fourth loss to the Bears in five years, which hasn’t happened since 1992, and a win over Baylor would add even more intrigue to the AT&T Red River Showdown against Oklahoma. Baylor will also be Strong’s first Big 12 home game and should test the Longhorn defense more than any other contest. 1. Texas vs. No. 4 Oklahoma (Dallas, Texas) Coming off last year’s convincing Sugar Bowl win, the Sooners seem poised to make college football’s inaugural playoff. Oklahoma will likely be a heavy favorite, but the Longhorns ran over the Sooners in similar circumstances last season, capturing a 36-20 win. Regardless of the result, this game could be an omen for what is to come from Strong against the Sooners. With a victory, he could grab the upper hand early over Sooner head coach Bob Stoops in the series.
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Frontcourt, experience among reasons Horns will improve By Peter Sblendorio Daily Texan Columnist @PeterSblendorio
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Sophomore guard Kendal Yancy drives to the hoop last season against Baylor. Yancy is expected to be one of Texas’ leading guards heading into the 2014 season.
Optimism surrounds Texas heading into 2014 campaign I like the fact there’s a buzz. When you can land a player that’s sought after as much as Myles, it takes it to another level.
By Evan Berkowitz @Evan_Berkowitz
For the first time in four years, there is optimism, hope and hype surrounding Texas basketball. The team is coming off its first NCAA tournament win since 2011, and instead of promptly losing eight players, this year’s team lost none. Everyone is returning, plus some. Texas will be ranked to start the year for the first time since barely slipping into the preseason polls at No. 25 four years ago. As projected, it will be Texas’ first time in the Top 15 since opening at No. 3 in 2009, when the nation’s No. 1 recruit, Avery Bradley, made his appearance in a Longhorn uniform. This time, though, it is the nation’s No. 2 recruit — center Myles Turner — who has raised fans’ expectations. “I like the fact there’s a buzz,” head coach Rick Barnes said. “When you can
—Rick Barnes, Head coach
land a player that’s sought after as much as Myles, it takes it to another level.” More than just creating hype, Turner is expected to make the Texas team more dynamic. “He will give us a chance to be more versatile,” Barnes said. “For a guy his size, people would think he is just an inside player, but he plays outside well. He can shoot the ball, and it can go through him. He’s hard to deal with in a pick-and-roll situation.” But Turner isn’t the only incoming freshman ready to make waves. Forward Jordan Barnett will give the Longhorns a big, athletic wing — something they lacked last season — helping make one
of the deepest Texas teams in recent memory. The point guard position is solidified by sophomore Isaiah Taylor, while the rest of the guards are steady with offensive-minded junior Javan Felix and defensiveminded junior Demarcus Holland. Jonathan Holmes, the only scholarship senior, will anchor the forward position, while Turner and junior Cameron Ridley turn center into one of the team’s strongest units. “It’s the core [a great team has] to have,” Barnes said. “That’s where I speak of Jon Holmes, Demarcus Holland, Cam, and Javan. That will be the core.”
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For all that Texas did right last year throughout its surprising 2013-2014 campaign, several key factors held the Longhorns back from climbing the ranking boards and joining the nation’s elite. The Longhorns struggled with shooting efficiency last season, ranking ninth in the Big 12 and 238th in the nation with a .432 field goal percentage. Their defense also had considerable room to improve, as the 70.7 points per game allowed to opponents placed the Longhorns just sixth in the conference and 200th in the NCAA. That said, a year ago Texas was one of the youngest teams in college basketball, and a year of experience figures to suit last year’s freshman and sophomores well. Coupled with the fact that Texas turned in one of its better recruiting classes in recent memory, the Longhorns appear poised to take that next step into contention for a conference title. These marked improvements revolve squarely around incoming five-star freshman center Myles Turner. ESPN listed Turner as the Class of 2014’s No. 2 recruit
— and for good reason. At 7 feet, 242 pounds, Turner boasts the size and athleticism to impact the game on both offense and defense. Turner joins a frontcourt already featuring senior forward Jonathan Holmes and junior center Cameron Ridley, who helped lead Texas to a conference-best 41.4 rebounds per game last season. Adding Turner to that lineup gives Texas a trio of dynamic big men who each excel in rebounding and blocking shots and are also capable of scoring double figures on any given night. The new Texas frontcourt figures to help the Longhorns run a more efficient offense, as the mismatches created by Turner, Ridley and Holmes down-low should lead to more easy shots in the paint. It should also open things up for three-point shooters such as junior guard Javan Felix and sophomore guard Martez Walker. Additionally, despite his stature, Turner possesses a pure jump shot that plays all the way back to beyond the three-point line. The implementation of Turner at center helps the Texas defense considerably too, as it allows the 6-foot-9inch Ridley to slide over to power forward. It also gives the
Longhorns a second top-flight, low-post rim protector, which should help keep the ball out of the paint and force opponents to regularly attempt low-percentage jumpers. Sophomore point guard Isaiah Taylor should also be at the forefront of Texas’ success this season. Taylor showed flashes of brilliance as a freshman, averaging 12.7 points and 4.0 assists last season, and now that he has a year under his belt he’s expected to be one of the Big 12’s best point guards this season. Texas should limit mistakes and play more cohesively now that the roster is a year older. The Longhorns made just 67.1 percent of free throws and had an assist-toturnover ratio of 1:10; both of those numbers, among others, should improve, thanks to increased experience. The Longhorns boast the luxury of bringing back last season’s entire roster and supplementing it with one of the nation’s most highly regarded recruits. Texas won’t sneak up on anybody again this year, but it shouldn’t have to. The team should have improved enough on both offense and defense to put last year’s detriments in the past and start living up to new expectations. Junior center Cameron Ridley fights his way to the basket during the Big 12 Championships last season. Ridley, along with freshman Myles Turner, should become a dominant force for Texas this season. Shelby Tauber Daily Texan file photo
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Top seniors to watch in 2014 By Jacob Martella @ViewFromTheBox
Sharis Lachappelle Even though she hasn’t played her entire career at Texas, senior midfielder Sharis Lachappelle has proven to be a key part of the Longhorn’s attack. After transferring from Houston for her sophomore season, she led the team with five goals while ranking second in the Big 12 with two game-winning goals. Lachappelle was one of five players last year tied for the team lead in goals with four. She also tallied three assists and a team-high 22 shots on goal. Both Lachappelle and junior goalkeeper Abby Smith were named to the preseason All-Big 12 team. Although the Longhorn offense is filled with players who can score, Lachappelle is expected to be most successful in finding the back of the net.
Haley Eckerman Everyone knows when senior outside hitter Haley Eckerman is on the serving line. Gregory Gym falls silent as she begins her serve, the silence broken by the pop of the ball hitting her hand. It’s obvious why Eckerman has become known both on campus and around the nation. Eckerman, the Big 12 Player of the Year for the past two years, has been a vital part of the Longhorns’ success the past three seasons. Since arriving in Austin, she has registered an average of 445 kills per season and 4.58 points per set. Her serve has also gotten more effective in the past two seasons, with 30 aces in that time. After a high point in 2012, when she had 504 kills, 16 aces and a .298 hitting percentage, Eckerman’s numbers fell off a bit last season with only 447 kills and a .272 hitting percentage. As the Longhorns look to get back to the national championship, expect Eckerman to be one of the strongest leaders on the squad.
Quandre Diggs With then-head coach Mack Brown leaving, and many projecting defensive back Quandre Diggs to be the top Longhorn taken in the NFL draft last spring, Diggs instead chose to come back for his senior season. As one of a number of seniors on the defensive side of the ball, Diggs will be tasked with leading what should be the strongest unit on the team in head coach Charlie Strong’s first year at Texas. Diggs has been solid in all three of his seasons as a Longhorn, registering an average of 56 total tackles and 35 solo tackles, as well as 10 pass break ups during that time. While his interception numbers aren’t that impressive — eight picks in his career and none last year — his presence on the field makes the biggest difference, as he locks down top receivers and forces opposing quarterbacks to throw away from his side of the field. With Diggs’ name already on the watch lists for multiple awards and NFL scouts waiting to see how he performs this season, it will be more than just “The Eyes of Texas” watching Diggs this season.
Top freshmen starting on the 40 acres By Nick Castillo @Nick_Castillo74
Myles Turner: men’s basketball, forward When McDonald’s AllAmerican Myles Turner put on a burnt orange bucket hat, signaling that he would sign a letter of intent to play for the Longhorns, Turner created a tremendous amount of hype for himself and his future team. Turner has yet to step on the court for Texas, but the Longhorn faithful have already stared calling him the next Kevin Durant. While Turner may not play the same position, he’s expected to make a similar impact as the 2013 NBA MVP, who played just one season with the Longhorns. The five-star recruit from Bedford was the prize of head coach Rick Barnes’ 2014 recruiting class. Turner, who is listed at 6 feet 11 inches, was named a top-10 college basketball player by USA Today and was the No. 2 recruit in the nation, according to ESPN. Turner came close to choosing the Kansas Jayhawks over the
Longhorns, but he, along with many Longhorn fans, feels like he made the right decision. “I fell asleep [the night before his decision] and, to be honest, I had Kansas on my mind,” Turner told the Austin AmericanStatesman. “It really hit me when I woke up the next morning: I’m in the state of Texas. I’m a Texas born-and-raised kid. I had a little Texas pennant, and the Longhorns were staring me right in the eyes. I just felt like, dang, I made the right decision.” Jerrod Heard: football, quarterback While senior David Ash is expected to return under
center this season, freshman Jerrod Heard will play a solid backup for Texas. He led 4A John H. Guyer High School in Denton to back-to-back state championships and threw 22 touchdowns and ran for 2,161 yards and 27 rushing touchdowns during his senior year. Heard is currently battling sophomore Tyrone Swoopes for the second quarterback position, and, no matter the outcome, he will become a prominent force for Texas in the years to come. Listed at 6 feet 2 inches, 199 pounds, Heard has the ability to make an impact for Texas under new head coach Charlie Strong and rid Texas of its struggles with the quarterback position.
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Armanti Foreman: football, wide receiver With the dismissal of former wide receiver Kendall Sanders, a potential suspension for junior wide receiver Daje Johnson and an injury to senior wide receiver Jaxon Shipley, freshman Armanti Foreman has a chance to play immediately for the Longhorns. The speedster from Texas City was a consensus fourstar recruit in high school and was named the Houston Touchdown Club Offensive Player of the Year during his senior year. Although Foreman is still learning as a freshman, his speed and skill at wide receiver makes him a dangerous threat.
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Barnes, Garrido both earn contract extensions By Evan Berkowitz @Evan_Berkowitz
After bounce back years for men’s basketball head coach Rick Barnes and baseball head coach Augie Garrido, the two were awarded two-year contract extensions Thursday from the Board of Regents. Ten months ago, though, it seemed as if the two were on their way out. Last November, football head coach Mack Brown was near the end of another mediocre season — his fourth in a row, urging many fans to call for his firing. At the same time, Barnes — coming off the first losing season for Texas since 1997, snapping a streak of 14 straight appearances in the NCAA tournament — watched exciting young forward Ioannis Papapetrou walk away early after watching Myck Kabongo, Julien Lewis, Sheldon McClellan and Jaylen Bond do
the same a few months earlier. Texas men’s basketball was poised for, possibly, an even worse season. And Garrido, 74, watched his team sputter to a 7-17 record in the Big 12, failing to make the Big 12 tournament, where only one team gets left out. It looked as though he was losing it. And to cap it all off, the loyal DeLoss Dodds had stepped down as athletic director, and Steve Patterson took over. It seemed as if he would bring in his own men and start fresh in what was a low point in all three major programs. So, when Brown officially resigned just over a month later, it was only a matter of time before the search for a new baseball and basketball coach began. However, things changed. Garrido, beginning his 19th season at the helm, transformed a last place Big 12 team into the No. 3 team
Career Timelines: Barnes and Garrido
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Men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes, entering his 17th season in Austin, recently earned an extension through 2019.
in the country and was one infield single away from an NCAA championship appearance. He carries on a legacy of long-tenured baseball coaches. He will be the fourth Texas baseball coach to reach 20 years by the end of his contract, joining Billy Disch (28), Bibb Falk (25) and Cliff Gustafson (29). Garrido’s extension runs
Turner, one of the biggest additions in the history of the program. Barnes, entering his 17th year, will now earn $2.5 million annually through the 2018-2019 season. He is already the longest tenured coach in the history of the Texas program. These extensions don’t guarantee both coaches will
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through the 2017 season at $1.04 million per year. On the court, Barnes led a group of young, unsung Longhorns to a shocking 24-11 record and a thrilling NCAA tournament win. In addition, he now has a strong platform upon which to build. Barnes won’t lose a single player and adds superstar forward recruit Myles
1998: Barnes records a 7448 record as head coach of Clemson University. Barnes accepts the head coaching position at Texas.
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2014: Longhorns make it to College World Series Semi-Final. Garrido’s contract is extended until 2017.
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Rick Barnes, Texas Scott Drew, Baylor Bill Self, Kansas Bob Huggins, WVU Travis Ford, OSU Fred Hoiberg, Iowa State
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Horns look to recover after bitter 2013 end By Nick Castillo
Despite losing four seniors, including libero Sarah Palmer, the Longhorns look to recover from a disappointing end to last season in the NCAA Final Four.
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After its 2013 season came to a disappointing end in the NCAA Final Four, Texas put itself on the road to redemption. Head coach Jerritt Elliott was shocked by the team’s poor performance on college volleyball’s biggest stage last fall. Texas was expected to play Penn State for the national championship, but, instead, the Wisconsin Badgers upset the Longhorns in four sets to send them home. Despite going undefeated through conference play and winning its third consecutive Big 12 championship, Texas failed to reach its goal of winning backto-back national championships. The Longhorns went on a 23-game winning streak that spanned three months in 2013, defeating, at the time, No. 2 Stanford and No. 1 Penn State. But the shocking loss to the Badgers seemed to overshadow the Longhorns’ success in 2013. Now, Texas will look to claw its way out of that shadow as it begins its 2014 campaign. The Longhorns lost four seniors, including outside hitter Bailey Webster and libero Sarah Palmer, but the program brings back a team chock-full of talent that will look to win its fourth consecutive Big 12 championship. Key players returning for the
2008: Barnes receives third Big 12 Coach of the Year award.
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be around to see the end of the contracts. After the 2011 season, Brown was extended until 2020, but he never even got to see the midpoint of that contract after resigning under pressure. The extensions do, though, give the two coaches security and, maybe even more importantly, reveal Patterson’s confidence in them.
1999: Barnes receives his first Big 12 Coach of the Year award.
1994: Barnes records a 108-76 record as head coach of Providence College, accepts position at Clemson.
1987: Barnes accepts his first head coaching position at George Mason and posts a 20-10 record that season.
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Baseball head coach Augie Garrido will enter his 19th season at Texas this year after claiming another contract extension.
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Longhorns are senior outside hitters Haley Eckerman and Khat Bell, as well as junior middle blocker Molly McCage and sophomore middle blocker Chiaka Ogbogu. Incoming freshman international standout Mirta Baselovic and high school All-American Cat McCoy are expected to make immediate impacts in their first seasons in Austin. Baselovic will join McCage and Bell in one of Texas’ strongest positions: middle blocker. McCoy is expected to compete with junior Kat Brooks to replace Palmer at libero. Texas’ biggest loss was Webster, who earned 2013 Volleyball Magazine AllAmerica First Team and AVCA Second-Team AllAmerica honors. Replacing Webster will be difficult, but junior outside hitters Amy Neal and Tiffany Baker will compete for Webster’s spot. The Longhorns will rely
on Eckerman throughout the season to provide a spark for the team. Eckerman, a two-time All-American, was named 2013 Volleyball Magazine Player of the Year. She was also named Big 12 Player of the Year for the second consecutive year and was a finalist for the 2013 Honda Sports Award for Volleyball. To start the season, the Longhorns are ranked second in the American Volleyball Coaches Association preseason poll behind Penn State, despite receiving 11 first-place votes. Texas will look to continue its 16game Big 12 winning streak in 2014 while attempting to make its sixth Final Four appearance in seven years. Texas begins the season on the road in the University of New Mexico Tournament from Aug. 29-30, with the team competeing against UTEP, New Mexico and Seattle in tournament play.
Games to Watch Texas vs. Nebraska
Texas will face a top-10 opponent when it travels to Lincoln, Nebraska, to face the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Sept. 20.
Texas vs. West Virginia
The Longhorns open conference play in Morgantown, West Virginia, and Texas will look to extend its conference winning streak when they play the West Virginia Mountaineers.
Zhejiang (Chinese Club Team) vs. Texas
The Longhorns will match up against Zhejiang, one of the top Chinese women’s club teams, when they meet in the first of back-toback exhibition games in late October.
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STRONG continues from page 1 record in 2009, the season before Strong started, and, by the time he and his staff finished, they had four bowl appearances and three bowl wins under their belts and a 12-1 record in Strong’s last season. Strong’s biggest challenge will be to change attitudes. During Brown’s last few years, players became complacent and many players expected to win just because they had on a Texas uniform. However, Strong — as he already pointed out with the dismissal of four players last month and the possible suspension of three starters to begin the season — plans to change that pattern. “Our whole attitude has to change,” Strong said. “This program will never change — this culture will never change — until
the attitude of the players change. Right now, [change] is coming from the coaches. I told them the seniors have to take over the leadership of this football team.” Strong hopes these changes will add up to more wins for Texas. However, those victories might not come all at once. This season will be a test for the Longhorns as Strong begins his new era in Austin. With a sturdy roster returning and an influx of potentially great freshman, the Longhorns should gather 10 wins this season, which would be the first time since 2009. And, while it will take time, Strong — along with his carefully picked staff — will bring Texas back to the national spotlight.
HYPE continues from page 18 Outside the core, junior center Prince Ibeh gives Texas rim protection. Sophomore guards Kendal Yancy, Martez Walker and Damarcus Croaker can provide energy, defense and shooting off the bench. Junior forward Connor Lammert and Barnett can provide rebounding and even more inside scoring from the bench. “You can’t have five guys,” Barnes said. “You need a whole team.” The depth on this team, recent success and emerging stars have made
fans giddy. “I don’t know if you ever want to temper expectations,” Barnes said. “I hope the buzz continues to climb because what we want to do is make the Erwin Center one of the great places to play.” Barnes knows that winning drives a strong homecourt atmosphere. And winning is what the fans expect this year — as they believe a Final Four appearance isn’t too far a reach. “Our expectations will be higher than what anyone else sets,” Barnes said.
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#UT18 encourages rising freshmen to meet By Brigit Benestante @BBenestante
Making new friends when coming to college can be somewhat of a nervewracking and scary experience, but a new generation of UT students is making friends digitally. A group of incoming freshmen have started using the hashtag “#UT18” on social media sites like Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to make connections and form larger friend groups. In their acceptance packets this year, incoming class of 2018 students received a standard acceptance letter as well as a burnt orange banner that reads “#GoneToTexas.” Students were encouraged to take a picture with the banner and post it to social media using that same hashtag. Journalism freshman Jazmyn Griffin said it was this banner that introduced her to the #UT18 hashtag. “I started using it when I got accepted,” Griffin said. “People using the hashtag have definitely been talking and planning to meet up for lunch and stuff when school starts.” Griffin participated in the Summer Bridge program and has been on campus since July. She said the #UT18 hashtag on Twitter helped her meet people during the program because they recognized each other from social media. “People would come up
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to me and say, ‘Hey, I follow you on Twitter,’” Griffin said. “So we already kind of know each other because of Twitter.” Biology freshman Syed Ahmed said the hashtag allowed him to form an entire group of friends before
school starts. Ahmed and eight other Twitter users call themselves the “Longhorn Nation” and met up for the first time in person Saturday. “A group of us using the hashtag on Twitter started a conversation one night and decided to make [a group
FEEDS TO FOLLOW Twitter profiles for all students to check out this upcoming fall @fredtallyfoos
The list of accounts users follow on Twitter is a snapshot of one’s life — if that life is comprised of guilty pleasures, unread news sites, and celebrities from one’s childhood whose tweets simply couldn’t be missed. But it’s a new school year. Now is the time to reinvent web personalities and start down a new path of enlightenment. As a helpful push in the right direction, here is a selection of Twitter accounts to follow that will tune up anyone’s web presence and eradicate Twitter feed self-doubt.
the tower @UT_Tower
Following the Tower is like an automatic ticket to sitting with the cool kids in middle school. Every night people flood Facebook and Twitter asking, “Why is the Tower orange?” @UT_ Tower keeps its followers up to date on the happenings involving UT’s iconic structure. Knowledge is power, especially when it involves colored lights and UT football wins.
Ut Dean of Students @utdos
According to the UT Dean of Students’ Twitter, the lawn on the south side of Jester has been
and, like Griffin, started using the hashtag upon receiving his acceptance letter in January. He said the use of the hashtag has both increased his social presence online and in the real world. “[Using the hashtag] is probably the easiest way
to make friends going to UT — all thanks to social media,” Ntomchukwu said. “Honestly, I’ve gotten probably more than a hundred followers just by using the #UT18 hashtag.”
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message],” Ahmed said. “We plan on hanging out together next year. If it weren’t for the hashtag, we wouldn’t have all met.” International relations freshman Divine Ntomchukwu is one of the members of “Longhorn Nation”
known as “Jester Beach.” By keeping students updated on the latest student-oriented news, facts and information, @utdos makes every follower feel like they are an important part of the University. Not to mention, most of the time @utdos is part of “team follow back,” meaning the account will follow anyone who follows it. Users will probably get a follower out of the exchange, which is always a plus.
Saved you a Click @SavedYouAClick
As a busy, tech-savvy college student, there isn’t always time to read everything that’s trending on the web. That’s where Saved You A Click comes in. Instead of having to click on every link that says “Hilary Duff broke the ice bucket challenge,” “Why is this European country done with beagles?” or “You’ll never guess which Backstreet boy likes celery,” this account will do just what it says by answering the question right on a user’s Twitter feed. Never feel out of the loop again.
Matthew McConaughey @McConaughey
Despite his big win at the Oscars last year, Matthew McConaughey is far from the most impressive UT alumnus. He tweets randomly and with less consistency than we have
come to expect from our celebrity class. Sometimes his tweets are just plain boring pictures of the Atlanta airport. There is still a reason to follow him. Keep an eye out, so as not to miss a surprise visit he might make to the UT Honors Quad on a quiet morning.
Whataburger
@Whataburger
Self-awareness often scares us. The idea that a corporation can understand the feelings we have for it — that a fast food chain can understand our needs and our feelings — is frightening. Whataburger has become one of us, one of the individuals, and it understands how much UT students crave it. Whataburger’s Twitter feed reflects our own desires for late night Honey Butter Chicken Biscuits and pulls us in.
the Daily texan @thedailytexan @texancomics
Finally, follow The Daily Texan Twitter account, @thedailytexan. It aims to ensure that users are never caught off guard by campus news. But an often overlooked gem of The Daily Texan’s online presence is @texancomics. You can expect many things when following Texan Comics: cartoons, hilarious livetweeting of campus and national events and the occasional fun fact.
Murals attract tourists, business By Kate Dannenmaier @kjdannen
In a parking lot off Riverside Drive, couples, best friends and new dog owners stop to take their picture by the Puppy Love mural on the side of Mud Puppies, a training, grooming and boarding facility for dogs. Edward Flores, co-owner and general manager of Mud Puppies, said when the business opened its second location on Riverside, he and his business partners created their design and commissioned local artist Nate Nordstrom to spraypaint it onto the side of Mud Puppies. Flores wanted to paint a mural with a universal theme — not necessarily to attract business, but rather to attract tourists. Rather than taking pictures on the Capitol steps oranby the Tower, murals on the sides of local businesses, such as Jo’s Coffee on South Congress, have become the new standard for photo documentation of a trip to Austin. The increasingly popular “i love you so much” mural has become a definitive piece of street art in Austin, but it’s definitely not the only one. “I kind of played off the ‘i love you so much,’” Flores said. “I thought that I needed something iconic like that, something that’s going to really make people want to show up here, and not really come for the business but come for the art. Of course, if the business is next door, then why wouldn’t they stop in?” Mud Puppies shares a parking lot with Emo’s nightclub, and bands will often share pictures of the Puppy Love mural with fans. Flores said he meets tourists from places as far away as Houston and San Antonio who saw the painting on Instagram and decided they had to get their own picture with it while they were in Austin.
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Kate Asmis and Paris Bean pose for a photo in front of the “i love you so much” street art on South Congress on Saturday afternoon.
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Food Clockwise from top: People eating at Fat Sal’s newest location on Guadalupe. Gourgough’s food truck at the Co-op Food Court. Ashleigh Fuller eating a burger at Twisted Root Burger Co. Fat Sal’s logo displayed inside the restaurant.
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New eateries around Austin offer fresh flavors By Courtney Runn @courtney_t_runn
Twisted Root Burger Co.
This 26th Street burger joint is committed to providing the UT community a place to go for burgers on game day, post-test celebrations and everything in between. The restaurant made its debut on campus at the end of the spring semester and has locations in North Austin and 13 other cities throughout Texas and Louisiana. According to Twisted Root manager Brent Davis, each location has its own unique theme. Davis said this new store’s ’70’s theme” hopes to follow the “Keep Austin Weird” mantra. “Everyone there is really diverse with a different personality,” Twisted Root employee Ali Lindsay said. “Every single personality comes together to make a really cool environment.” Location: 510 W. 26th St. Ste 110
Check out: The Freshman 15 — an 8-ounce patty with cheddar cheese, a fried egg, bacon, and french fries on top.
Fat Sal’s deli
Based out of California, Fat Sal’s is known for its unique sandwiches and the “Big Fat Fatty challenge.” The Big Fat Fatty contains everything from chicken fingers to onion rings and costs $50, unless you finish the whole thing — in which case it’s on the house and you have your picture taken. After its recent grand opening, manager Jay Morrison said the new addition to the Drag is ready for students to return to campus. “[I hope] it’s the new place to be,” Morrison said. Location: 2604 Guadalupe St. Check out: Fat Texas BBQ — barbecue pastrami brisket, chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks, crisp bacon, grilled onions, melted
cheddar and mozzarella fries, mayonnaise, honey barbecue on a garlic hero.
Gourdough’s Specialty doughnuts
Although not new to the Austin scene, the popular doughnut food truck opened a new location on campus in the Co-op Food Court. Always a popular spot for a late-night snack, Gourdough’s is known for its rich, off-thewall doughnut combos, featuring salty options, such as the “Mother Clucker,” combining chicken strips and a fried doughnut, and sweet ones, such as the “Miss Shortcake,” with strawberries and cream cheese. Location: 411 W. 23rd St. Check out: Mama’s Cake — a fried treat with yellow cake batter filling and chocolate fudge icing.
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Budgeting continues from page 1 or a want. Cars require extra attention and costs, which ultimately creates distractions for the student. Brown said the same argument applies to housing. “Sometimes we have students that want to choose the high rise apartment with all of the amenities to live a comfortable life,” Brown said. “What might be a lot more cost efficient would be to find a place that would cost them just what they need.” The desire for luxuries draws the line between wants and needs. While some students manage a budget with a car and high rise apartment, one of the most common student “splurges” is food. Alexis Hill, a textile and apparels design sophomore, faced budgeting issues with
food during this past school year while she lived on campus at Jester West. “For the first semester I did well,” Hill said. “But for the second semester, I definitely found myself spending more than I should have.” Students who live on campus are given 1,500 dine-in dollars for the long session. While the figure appears to be enough, students like Hill often overshoot their budgets and end up with limited funds at the end of the second semester. Not all students live on campus, and not all students run out of funds before the semester is over. Aerospace engineering junior Justin Paul found a way to successfully manage his budget while living off campus. “I prioritize with the
College is the time to go out and get experiences with new things, but stop to think about what you’re spending your money on. ... You really need to be careful with your money. —Alexis Hill, Textile and apparels design sophomore
largest costs, like school and rent,” Paul said. “Then I estimate how much I will spend on extraneous and frivolous things. I make sure I have enough money for food. I plan as much as I can because you can’t waste any time planning. All planning is good.” By prioritizing costs and taking Brown’s “wants versus needs” argument into consideration, budgeting during the
school year becomes much more manageable in one of the most expensive cities in Texas. “College is the time to go out and get experiences with new things, but stop to think about what you’re spending your money on,” Hill said. “You do want to go out and you do want to have fun, and you should. But, at the same time, you really need to be careful with your money.”
According to Ntomchukwu, students put the #UT18 hashtag in their “bio” sections on such sites as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, allowing them to find each other more easily. He said the hashtag has made it possible for this group of students to connect on all platforms of social media. “I don’t think I would have a lot of the friends I have now without the hashtag,” Ntomchukwu said. “It’s really brought us together.” According to the Pew Research Center, social networking site use amongst people ages 18-29 has increased over 20 percent since 2008. Jay Bernhardt, founding director of the Center for Health Communication, said social
media facilitates interactions among people with similar interests. “Hashtags like #UT18 are a great way for incoming freshmen to break the ice online with their new classmates,” Bernhardt said. “I would suspect that the #UT18 hashtag will also be used by media-savvy groups trying to reach these freshmen, like Greek organizations, bookstores and restaurants.” Griffin said the class of 2018 is able to interact in a way previous classes couldn’t. “I think our class has been able to use social networking to connect with each other,” Griffin said. “We’ve been able to connect in a way that I think other classes haven’t.”
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How to navigate around Austin
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By Kat Sampson @katclarksamp
As the class of 2018 arrives on the 40 Acres, the dorms are being flooded with anxious freshmen waiting for the moment they get to meet their new roommates and determine who gets the bed next to the window. But while campus maintains a fluid ecosystem of students entering and leaving UT, the city of Austin does not have an admissions office to keep population in check. Ranked “America’s Fastest-Growing City” by Forbes, Austin is in a state of growth unparalleled by the average metropolis. It turns out that the city that “keeps it weird” is no longer known solely for churning out live music and Longhorn graduates. Traffic is quickly becoming another staple of the city, making public transportation a necessity. Here are The Daily Texan’s best pieces of advice for being public transportation-savvy this year: Shuttle systems Austin’s primary public transportation system is the Capital Metro bus service, which includes UT shuttle buses. CapMetro is free to all students with a UT ID and has stops on almost every corner of campus. There are blue and white CapMetro buses distinguished by a number and a street name. For example, one might see “7 Duval” in a banner above the driver’s seat. In addition to the CapMetro buses running through campus, there are also burnt orange UT shuttles. CapMetro’s newest additions to the shuttle system are the new MetroRapid buses, which are longer gray and red buses that make fewer stops and arrive more frequently. At each MetroRapid stop, a digital sign indicates the exact amount of time before the next bus arrives. UT shuttles will have a location, such as “West Campus” or “Lake Austin,” displayed on the bus’ banner. UT shuttles have shorter routes, usually taking UT students and staff around campus and the immediate surrounding areas, whereas regular CapMetro buses travel farther distances. Both are free for those with UT ID, and their routes often overlap. Applications If you have a smart phone, the quickest, most accurate way to become familiar with the bus system is to download a bus schedule app. The CapMetro app is free and offers access to the schedules for “favorited” stops. You can view maps by service or route number. The application has a particularly useful feature called “Trip Planner.” Enter the desired destination, and a number of route options will queue up. Another route planning application is “Transit Trip Planner.” The app requires the user to type in the destination — the starting location is automatically entered — and then
Austin’s primary public transportation system is the Capital Metro bus service, which includes UT shuttle buses. CapMetro is free to all students with a UT ID and has stops on almost every corner of campus. There are blue and white CapMetro buses distinguished by a number and a street name. For example, one might see “7 Duval” in a banner above the driver’s seat. multiple routes and times are shown to the user. The app is user-friendly and shows the selected route on a map. Routes Most bus routes that are based on campus are built for students and the locations they frequent most. For students who live in San Jacinto Residence Hall and have a class in the northern part of campus, the West Campus bus is ideal. For late-night rides to Sixth Street every Thursday, it’s the E-Bus. Below are some of the most useful, popular bus routes. 40 Acres — Travels clockwise around campus on San Jacinto Boulevard, 21st Street, Guadalupe Street, Dean Keeton Street, Robert Dedman Drive and 23rd Street. It helps with getting to class on time. E-Bus — The E-Bus is a late night service that picks up passengers from UT, West Campus and Riverside and provides a safe alternative to driving to and from Austin’s entertainment district during weekend evenings (Thursday-Saturday from 8:30 p.m.–3 a.m.). Lake Austin — Serves University housing at the Brackenridge, Gateway and Colorado apartments, Lake Austin Boulevard, and Fifth and Sixth streets, west of Lamar Boulevard. It stops on campus at 21st/San Jacinto, 21st/ Speedway and 21st/Whitis Avenue. It’s perfect for going to Whole Foods or the trail around Lady Bird Lake. West Campus — Circulates counterclockwise, stopping at San Jacinto/23rd, Dean Keeton/Speedway, 27th/Whitis, 26th, San Gabriel Street, 22nd Street and 21st Street. 100 Metro/Airport Flyer — Picks up on San Jacinto and 23rd. Bus 100-MetroAirport takes students from campus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in approximately 35 minutes. MetroRapid — Runs every 12-15 minutes along two routes: the 801 along North Lamar Boulevard to South Congress, and the 803 along Burnet Road to South Lamar Boulevard.
Walking to class in the Austin heat can be a drag. This bus travels around campus and will get you there on time.
Need a ride downtown? This bus will take you straight to the entertainment district from UT, West Campus and Riverside.
Catch this bus on one of the three stops on 21st Street to get to places like Brackenridge, Whole Foods and Lady Bird Lake.
For those living in West Campus, this is the bus to catch to class.
Can’t find a friend to take you to the airport? Don’t fret, there’s a bus for that, too.
If you need to satisfy your cravings for a Hopdoddy burger, the MetroRapid is just for you. This bus runs every 12-15 minutes to South Congress.
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August music rush filled with new releases By Hannah smothers @hannahsmothers_
August was filled with strange and exciting album release announcements. From Aphex Twin’s weird blimp over London to Taylor Swift’s Yahoo live stream atop the Empire State Building, several artists have given music lovers something to look forward to for the rest of the year. The Daily Texan made a list of some highly anticipated, end-of-the-year releases from around the musical spectrum.
Karen O, Crush Songs
Sept. 9 After appearing on her own and receiving an Oscar nomination for her work on Spike
Jonze’s “Her” soundtrack, the boisterous lead singer from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs is releasing her first solo album. Aside from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Karen O also composed the soundtrack to “Where The Wild Things Are,” although the album is credited to Karen O And The Kids. A note about the album on the singer’s website says she crushed a lot when she was 27, and the tracks on Crush Songs are “the soundtrack to what was an ever continuing love crusade.”
Alt-J, This Is All Yours
Sept. 22 The three-piece alternative band from the UK achieved critical acclaim right away after winning the prestigious Mercury Music Prize for their
debut album, An Awesome Wave. Mixing elements from folk and electronic music, alt-J makes music essentially perfect for trying to find your new identity after moving away to college. The first two singles released from This Is All Yours are “Every Other Freckle” and “Hunger Of The Pine,” which features a sample from Miley Cyrus’ 2013 song, “4x4.”
Aphex Twin, Syro
Sept. 23 On Aug. 16, a strange green blimp with Aphex Twin’s logo and “2014” written on the side was flying over the Oval Space in London. The logo also started appearing in New York City around the same time. A few days later, the British
electronic musician announced a new album via Tor, a deep-web browser. Syro is the first release since 2001’s Drukqs. The track list for the album is mostly weird computer gibberish, and — in true Aphex Twin fashion — the cover artwork is kind of terrifying. Sept. 23, Warp Records
Julian casablancas + The Voidz, Tyranny
Sept. 23 The nasally lead singer from The Strokes releases the debut album from his newest side project, Julian Casablancas + The Voidz. Material from the new album appears in a promotional video on YouTube and in a weird video interview that looks like it was filmed on
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He said couples have even taken engagement photos in front of it. “I welcome anyone and everyone to come and take a picture and share it with us,” Flores said. “A lot of the appeal behind it is love. We kind of get to experience their happiness based off this mural, and that was the whole point.” Planet K Gifts makes a point of having an attention-grabbing mural at each of its locations. Eric Rodriguez, manager of the Planet K Gifts on Guadalupe Street, said the Texas mural
an old VHS camcorder. The band started touring together earlier in August and will play a show at Emo’s on Oct. 30. Tyranny is available for pre-order on the Cult Records website for $3.87.
Perfume Genius, Too Bright
Sept. 23 Put Your Back N 2 It, the 2012 release from Perfume Genius, is a smart, reflective look at the treatment of homosexuals, but it’s also so sad and fragile sounding that it’s hard to listen for too long. Mike Hadreas is back with a third album that already feels less wounded and more like a strong, aggressive declarative statement. The first single, “Queen,” is the
on the side of the business has a few riddles and inside jokes that only locals would get. He said tourists have to come inside the store to get some answers. “I have noticed, since I’ve lived in Austin, that a lot of the local businesses do like to put their own mark on the outside,” Rodriguez said. “For whatever reason it could be, I know that ours is to give us our own unique vibe. And it just doubles as a cool incentive for the customer to come inside.” While one wall along the side of Wahoo’s Fish Taco on Rio Grande and Fifth streets is home to an
loudest Hadreas has been yet and it comes with an incredible, chaotic music video.
Taylor swift, 1989
Oct. 27 In a fashion almost as cool as Beyonce’s surprise album drop last December, Taylor Swift debuted a new single and music video — and announced a release date for her newest album — on a Yahoo live stream earlier this month from the top of the Empire State Building. Already lauded as the perfect pop song by music critics, “Shake It Off” comes with a music video of Swift mostly looking crazy in front of professional dancers. Swift considers 1989 to be her official departure from the country genre into the pop genre.
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