1
COMICS PAGE 7
NEWS PAGE 3
SPORTS PAGE 6
Serving the University of Texas at Austin community since 1900
@thedailytexan
facebook.com/dailytexan
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
dailytexanonline.com
bit.ly/dtvid
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
CAMPUS
SG proposal aims to reduce sexual assault
University continues fight against vandalism
By Matthew Adams @Matthew_Adams60
Student Government members introduced a resolution in support of sexual assault prevention and self-defense education in new student curriculum. Legislation co-author Jennifer McGinty said the resolution will show University leadership, such as President Gregory Fenves, how serious students are about the issue.
“It is good to have legislation that says Student Government supports this, since we are the official voice of the students and since we have something in writing that says the student body wants this,” McGinty said. “This gives more credit to getting that to actually happen and making sure President Fenves knows this is a student initiative and not just from one or two girls who are writing legislation.” The legilsation was
written following the lateSeptember release of a sexual assault study by the Association of American Universities, which found that almost one in five women reported being sexually assaulted since their enrollment at UT. “Sexual assault is never the fault of the survivor,” Voices of Violence, a campus resource that speaks out against interpersonal violence, wrote in the
PREVENTION page 2
ByMikaela Cannizzo @mikaelac16
Jesús Nazario | Daily Texan Staff
Jennifer McGinty, right, Student Government representative and co-author, speaks about a SG proposal in support of self-defense education in new student curriculum.
CAMPUS
Students construct sustainable terrariums By Catherine Marfin @cccaatheeerineee
As part of Sustainability Week on campus, the Engineers for a Sustainable World hosted “Build Your Own Terrarium” on Tuesday, an event where students across campus were able to construct a habitat for their very own sustainable plant. Hosted by the Campus Environmental Center, campus Sustainability Week events focus on sustainability issues and topics. Tuesday’s theme centered around gardening and each subsequent day will feature a different sustainability topic. “The goal of this event is to raise awareness about what sustainability really means,” Caroline Kung, chemical engineering sophomore and member of the organization, said. “The plants we chose for these terrariums require very little
TERRARIUMS page 2
Rachel Zein | Daily Texan Staff
Students create their own self-sustaining terrariums on the East Mall as part of Campus Sustainability Week. Engineers for a Sustainable World hosted the event to help raise environmental awareness.
BUSINESS
Following Bevo’s death, a chalk representation of the UT and Texas A&M mascots adorned the East Mall Fountain on Monday morning, accompanied by the words “R.I.P. Bevo” and “A&M lives on.” Landscape Services washed the chalk off upon discovering it, according to Laurie Lentz, communications manager of University Operations. As demonstrated by Monday’s incident, clean-up procedures, set in place by Facility Services, attempt to remove chalk artwork as soon as possible. Lentz said Facility Services cleans up vandalism based on requests or prior knowledge of graffiti. “To keep our campus as clean and orderly and inviting as possible, it would be important to clean [vandalism] up,” Lentz said. Computer science freshman James Graham said he sees chalk vandalism frequently, and while some artwork is gone within two or three days, he has seen others last up to a week and a half. He said he has never reported an instance of chalk vandalism. “I figured it was chalk and it will wash off, so I didn’t feel like it required immediate University attention,” Graham said. Lentz said she believes chalk vandalism is a prevalent issue on campus and occurs frequently.
CHALK page 2
CAMPUS
Library hosts workshop for book preservation, repair By Eunice Ali @euniceali
Matt Robertson | Daily Texan Staff
Local entrepreneur Chad Goldwasser leased his newest venture, Tellers, and reopened it in only 8 days. He aims to make the venue one of Sixth Steet’s premier spots for live music.
New music venue opens downtown By Megan Hix
A librarian at the PerryCastañeda Library said in a workshop Tuesday afternoon that keeping personal books in a cool temperature and dry environment with no direct exposure to sunlight will help prevent decay. The workshop is part of the fall 2015 Learning Commons Workshops located on the main floor of PCL in the Learning Commons. Wendy Martin, manager of digitization services and conservator for the UT Libraries, said this workshop is geared for personal collections, not library collections. She also encouraged leaving the care of rare books to professional services. “Mold thrives in a warm, moist environment,” Martin said, while
Rachel Zein | Daily Texan Staff
A student participates in the Perry-Castañeda Library’s Commons Workshop on book care and book preservation Tuesday.
showing around an old book covered in mold. In addition to basic storing and proper handling, Martin said it is also important to avoid storing the items in an attic or basement. Later during the event, Martin gave a hands-on demonstration of minor
As financial troubles cause music venues such as Holy Mountain and Red7 to shut their doors, maintaining a hub for live music downtown seems increasingly difficult.
But local entrepreneur Chad Goldwasser isn’t daunted. Tellers, which is located on Sixth and Trinity streets, officially opened Oct. 2. The venue will host its grand opening celebration Saturday and Sunday featuring performances from Graham Wilkinson,
Kalu James, Hunter Sharpe, Digital Wild and others. Club owner Goldwasser said he and co-owner Adam Weedman want to provide a space for Austin musicians to come together with the community.
NEWS
OPINION
SPORTS
LIFE&ARTS
ONLINE
Hershey Company CEO speaks about experience. PAGE 3
Column: Mourning Bevo? Consider vegetarianism. PAGE 4
Head coach Jerritt Elliott looks to add another title. PAGE 6
“Back to the Future Part II” predicts modern age. PAGE 8
Euphoria Festival files lawsuit, awaits decision. PAGE 3
Column: Body cameras keep police accountable. PAGE 4
What to watch for prior to basketball’s scrimmage. PAGE 6
“The Witcher 3” adds human element to story. PAGE 8
Watch this week’s installment of 60 Seconds with rhetoric and writing professor John Ruszkiewicz.
@meganhix95
TELLERS page 5
dailytexanonline.com
repair techniques including mending torn pages, reattaching torn-out pages and consolidating damaged corners of covers. Martin said she has been teaching the workshop, which is part of the fall 2015 Learning Commons Workshops, for six
BOOKS page 2 REASON TO PARTY
PAGE 7
2 2
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
FRAMES featured photo
NEWS
thedailytexan
Volume 116, Issue 50
CONTACT US Main Telephone (512) 471-4591 Editor-in-Chief Claire Smith (512) 232-2212 editor@dailytexanonline.com Managing Editor Jack Mitts (512) 232-2217 managingeditor@ dailytexanonline.com News Office (512) 232-2207 news@dailytexanonline.com Multimedia Office (512) 471-7835 dailytexanmultimedia@ gmail.com
Hersh the M
Sports Office (512) 232-2210 sports@dailytexanonline.com
H
Life & Arts Office (512) 232-2209 dtlifeandarts@gmail.com Retail Advertising (512) 471—1865 advertise@texasstudentmedia.com
Rachel Zein | Daily Texan Staff
Accounting sophomore Felipe Garcia rides up an escalator in the George Sanchez Building on Tuesday afternoon.
Classified Advertising (512) 471-5244 classifieds@ dailytexanonline.com
PREVENTION
continues from page 1 The Texan strives to present all information fairly, accurately and completely. If we have made an error, let us know about it. Call (512) 232-2217 or e-mail managingeditor@ dailytexanonline.com.
COPYRIGHT Copyright 2015 Texas Student Media. All articles, photographs and graphics, both in the print and online editions, are the property of Texas Student Media and may not be reproduced or republished in part or in whole without written permission.
TOMORROW’S WEATHER
High
80
Low
69
Is DOM really DOM?
resolution, A.R. 13. “There is no excuse for sexual assault; eliminating rape culture and creating a culture of consent is vital to the safety of UT students; and in the event of sexual assault, the survivor has the right to counseling, administrative and emotional support, fair and prompt reporting, and criminal investigation.” Going forward, McGinty said adding more training, such as online modules for defense training, can help students feel safer. “By making this an elective and providing some hours for students, more would come out for the training,” Edward Banner, the engineering representative for Student Government, said. McGinty said this is a beneficial thing to add because, while UTPD has a
course in place, incoming students are not as familiar with it because it is not as easily accessible. Grace Gilker, Women’s Relations Agency director and co-author of the legislation, said she looks forward to broadening approval of the legislation before discussing the it with University officials. “We have been working with several members of SG,” Gilker, said. “We have met with UTPD, and we will meet with President Fenves later in November. We want to add SG’s coalition to this support.” Taral Patel, chief of staff of Student Government, said at next week’s meeting, Student Government would introduce the Safe Campus Act, which mirrors legislation written by the Texas Senate this past session. “What it essentially does is the victim would
TERRARIUMS
continues from page 1 This issue of The Daily Texan is valued at $1.25 Permanent Staff
Editor-in-Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Claire Smith Associate Editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Adam Hamze, Kat Sampson, Jordan Shenhar Managing Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack Mitts Associate Managing Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy Zhang News Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Samantha Ketterer Associate News Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anthony Green News Desk Editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sameer Assanie, Rachel Lew, Josh Willis, Caleb Wong Senior Reporters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Matthew Adams, Nashwa Bawab, Zainab Calcuttawala, Lauren Florence Copy Desk Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cameron Peterson Associate Copy Desk Chiefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Myra Ali, Megan Hix, Kailey Thompson Design Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Virginia Scherer Senior Designers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lillian Michel, Kelly Smith, Iliana Storch Video Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bryce Seifert Senior Videographers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hannah Evans, Heather Finnegan, Lilian Smith Photo Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daulton Venglar Associate Photo Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephanie Tacy Senior Photographers . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlotte Carpenter, Joshua Guerra, Graeme Hamilton, Thalia Juarez, Rachel Zein Forum Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Walker Fountain Senior Opinion Columnists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Dolan, Noah M. Horwitz Life&Arts Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Danielle Lopez Life&Arts Associate Editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cat Cardenas, Marisa Charpentier Senior Life&Arts Writers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katie Walsh, Alex Pelham Sports Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jori Epstein Associate Sports Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacob Martella Senior Sports Writers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Akshay Mirchandani, Blanche Schaefer, Michael Shapiro, Aaron Torres Comics Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Albert Lee Associate Comics Editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amber Perry, Lindsay Rojas Senior Comics Artists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Connor Murphy, Isabella Palacios, Victoria Smith, Melanie Westfall Special Ventures Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Madlin Mekelburg Special Ventures Writers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julia Brouillette, Eleanor Dearman, Graham Dickie, Jackie Wang Special Ventures Photo Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rachel Zein Social Media Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erin Duncan Public Outreach Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jenny McKay Technical Operations Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Li Senior Tech Team Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nicole Cobler, Adam Humphrey, Sam Limerick, Cameron Peterson Editorial Adviser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter Chen
Issue Staff
Reporters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eunice Ali, Mikaela Cannizzo, Catherine Marfin, Forrest Milburn Sports Writer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ezra Siegel, Samuel Williams Copy Editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vera Bespalova, Ashten Luna, Kasey Salisbury Page Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sammy Jarrar, Joanna Perez Photographers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gabriel Lopez, Jesús Nazario, Matt Robertson, Briana Vargas Comics Artists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tiffany Hinojosa, Audrey McNay, Rachel West Columnists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mary Dolan, Ashvin Govil, Loyce Gayo, Emily Vernon Life&Arts Writers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Megan Hix, Charles Liu, Brian O’Kelly
Business and Advertising
(512) 471-1865 | advertise@texasstudentmedia.com Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gerald Johnson Business/Operations Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Frank Serpas III Advertising Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Denise Twellmann Account Executives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brandy Beal, Allysun Gutierrez, Celeste Schurman, Shukree Shabazz Student Account Executives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Camilo Sanchez, Andrew Serice Student Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jannice Truong Special Editions/Production Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stephen Salisbury
The Daily Texan, a student newspaper at The University of Texas at Austin, is published by Texas Student Media, 2500 Whitis Ave., Austin, TX 78712. The Daily Texan is published daily, Monday through Friday, during the regular academic year and is published once weekly during the summer semester. The Daily Texan does not publish during academic breaks, most Federal Holidays and exam periods. News contributions will be accepted by telephone (471-4591), or at the editorial office (HSM 2.120). Entire contents copyright 2015 Texas Student Media.
The Daily Texan Mail Subscription Rates One Semester (Fall or Spring) $60.00 Two Semesters (Fall and Spring) $120.00 Summer Session $40.00 One Year (Fall, Spring and Summer) $150.00 To charge by VISA or MasterCard, call 471-5083. Send orders and address changes to Texas Student Media, P.O. Box D, Austin, TX 78713-8904.
Texan Ad Deadlines
10/21/15 Monday .............Wednesday, 12 p.m. Thursday.................Monday, 12 p.m. Tuesday.................Thursday, 12 p.m. Friday......................Tuesday, 12 p.m. Word Ads 11 a.m. Wednesday................Friday, 12 p.m. Classified (Last Business Day Prior to Publication)
resources to take care of once you have them in the right environment, which is the whole idea behind sustainability.” Organized by Jennette Saunders, sustainability cochair for the organization and chemical engineering junior, “Build Your Own Terrarium” was funded by the Student Engineering Council in order to educate students on sustainable gardening. “The plants we chose are perfect for college students, since they are really low-maintenance and don’t require constant watering,” Saunders said. “The coolest part is that the plants are their own ecosystems in the jar.” Students built terrariums in small glass jars and filled with moss, gravel, charcoal and soil. After the necessary items were packed into the jar, students chose a succulent to complete their terrarium. “I never would have guessed what all goes into gardening before coming here,” chemical engineering sophomore Lianne Martin said. “The coolest part was that I actually got to get dirty and make this myself,
BOOKS
continues from page 1
There is no excuse for sexual assault; eliminating rape culture and creating a culture of consent is vital to the safety of UT students; and in the event of sexual assault, the survivor has the right to counseling, administrative and emotional support, fair and prompt reporting, and criminal investigation. —A.R. 13
be required to report this crime,” Patel said. “UT has come out against this bill, and this is something we are working on to finding ways to address.”
Multimedia
Want to see how to make a terrarium? Watch our video at dailytexanonline.com so I really feel like it’s my own.” The organization is comprised mainly of engineering majors, but students from all areas of study are able to join. The Engineers for a Sustainable World also hosts other projects year round that promote environmental sustainability. “As a member of the organization, you can get involved in as many of our projects as you want,” Kung said. “If you have an idea for a new project that promotes the environment, then you can get funded for it, and anyone from the organization can be involved in it.” Saunders said she thinks this event was particularly useful in raising environmental awareness. “The hands-on activity really fits our purpose here,” Saunders said. “I really like seeing that this event made people love learning about sustainability.”
♲
years and working with UT Libraries for 10 years. “I enjoy doing this kind of outreach,” Martin said. “Most of what I do is behind the scenes, so it’s nice to occasionally have the opportunity to share what I know and what we do with the University community.” While the content of the workshop has not changed in the six years Martin has led it, this year, Martin introduced the Austin Books Arts Center, a resource offering bookbinding and book arts workshops. The workshop was also held for the first time in the newly built Learning Commons, which suits the purposes of the class better than the PCL basement did, according to Martin. Jennifer Lee, assistant
CHALK
continues from page 1 “I think [vandalism] is fairly easy to do, and it can be easy to do undetected at night,” Lentz said. “The simplicity of it draws people.” Lentz said chalk vandalism is most common outdoors and is frequently seen around parking garages. Indoor vandalism occurs less often and is usually written with Sharpies. Custodial Services, a division of Facilities Services, is responsible for cleaning the vandalized areas. Landscape Services, another division of Facilities Services, is usually the first to detect and wash off vandalism because of their 6 a.m. arrival on campus, according to Lentz. While the content of chalk messages vary, Lentz
Wh came bars, day l director for techni-presi cal services and head ofbrey preservation and digitalhis ca curation services for UT Bil Libraries, said, over theCEO years, participants havecurio come back to ask follow-overc up questions and look atnesse der to new materials. “These are things an “Th average person can do,ness with supplies and tapequire and minimal training,”able stacle Lee said. Dale Correa, Middleit eas Eastern studies librar-brey ian, said she wantedvery to preserve her child-was a hood books, includ-‘Why ing a 30-year-old copywhy of “Where the Wildthink Things Are.” “I would like to repair them so my daughter could keep using them, too,” Correa said. “I’m going to go home and apply these [techniques].” Martin said the PCL plans to hold a workshop on preserving digital materials in spring 2016.
said Facility Services responds if they are asked to clean it up, regardless of whether the message is offensive or not. “Experience has proven that any amount of graffiti attracts more graffiti, so our practice is to remove graffiti as soon as it’s noticed,” Sally Moore, associate director of Facilities Services, said in a Daily Texan article published Oct. 15, 2013. Graham said he thinks chalk transcriptions provide a way to make messages public but said he doubts the reliability of this method, because it will most likely be erased or removed. “I think that if someone’s got a message that they want to deliver publicly, it’s an interesting way to do it, but I don’t know that it’s super effective,” Graham said.
@thedailytexan Follow us for news, updates and more.
RECYCLE AFTER READING YOUR COPY
W&N 3
NEWS
3
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
CAMPUS
CITY
Euphoria Festival fights noise curfews By Lauren Florence @laurenreneeflo
Briana Vargas | Daily Texan Staff
Hershey president and CEO John Bilbrey gave a lecture on Tuesday as part of the VIP Distinguished Speakers Series hosted by the McCombs school of business and Undergraduate Business Council.
Hershey CEO speaks at business school By Forrest Milburn @forrestmilburn
While some students came for the free chocolate bars, others came to a Tuesday lecture to hear Hershey president and CEO John Bilbrey give advice and discuss his career. Bilbrey, who was named CEO in June 2011, said his curious mind allowed him to overcome some of his weaknesses in certain areas in order to advance his career. “There’s a certain toughness and perseverance required, and you have to be able to overcome more obstacles than people making it easy along the way,” Bilbrey said. “That’s certainly a very important piece of it. I was always raising my hand, ‘Why can’t we do it this way, why couldn’t we do that?’ I think I was quite annoying
to my boss, probably.” Bilbrey said it is important for a corporation to give back to the community it is involved in and said his company tries to adhere to that principle by using local resources in production. “One of the interesting things about the food business is food is local, and manufacturing close to where it is going to be consumed is also really important,” Bilbrey said. “These people love the company, this is their company, so we all make up this company.” Ahmed Khan, management information systems sophomore, said he believed Bilbrey mentioned important information related to corporate entrepreneurship and curiosity. “He also [advised] to remain curious and to
One of the interesting things about the good business is food is local, and manufacturing close to where it is going to be consumed is also really important. —John Bilbrey, Hershey President and CEO
remain optimistic and stay on the path of always learning about your industry,” Khan said. “I think it’s really important … even if you’re 40 years old, you still have to learn as if you’re really young. I think he emphasized the fact that you need to maintain that sense of curiosity and remain a student of your industry. Bilbrey came to University as part of the VIP Distinguished Speaker Series jointly hosted by the McCombs School of Business and Undergraduate Business Council. Bilbrey’s
Name: Mex. American Studies; Width: 29p6; Depth: 10 in; Color: Process color, Mex. American Studies; Ad Number: 4085
CAMPUS
s reasked ess of is of-
oven grafti, so move it’s oore, aciliDaiGabriel Lopez | Daily Texan Staff ishedHira Prakash, political communications senior and Asian Family Support Services of Austin (AFSSA) intern, joined in hosting a movie screening of “India’s Daughter” on Tuesday evening.
hinks promesd he y of se it rased
Panelists discuss documentary on Indian rape-murder case
ome- By Forrest Milburn that @forrestmilburn pubg way The 2015 documentary know “India’s Daughter” raises tive,” awareness of rape and sexual
violence around the world, according to panelists at a Tuesday screening. Directed by Leslee Udwin, “India’s Daughter” tells the story of a 23-year-old Delhi woman’s brutal rape and murder at the hands of a group of men in December 2012. The incident immediately sparked protests around the country, forcing the Indian government to promptly act in bringing the accused to justice. “Part of it is how the government said that this is not representative of our values and cultural traditions,” Taral Patel, Student Government chief of staff, said. “This is an argument that has been going on for decades in India, and we as a society have to acknowledge that there are values that we cherish — equality
philanthropic work in the community made him a good fit for the series, according to Kenny Young, a finance sophomore and the series’ chair. “I know that there’s some misconceptions right now that corporate America is bad … and doesn’t do anything progressive in terms of giving back,” Young said. “I think [Bilbrey] is definitely one of those people who has shined a light in a positive direction about how utilizing corporate image and brand can ultimately be a good thing.”
Attendees at next year’s Euphoria Festival may be headed home earlier than they expected each night, while neighbors to the festival sleep in peace after the County Commissioners Court passed changes to mass-gathering regulations in August. Euphoria Music and Camping Festival filed a lawsuit against Travis County in late September, after the Travis County Commissioners Court approved noise curfews. The new rules require all amplified music to end by 11 p.m. on weeknights and 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. At the festival last April, music was scheduled until 12 a.m. on Sunday and 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, according to Euphoria Festival’s website. The suit challenges the legality of the new curfew, stating that the new rules are unconstitutional under state law. A county has no authority to enact zoning laws, according to the suit, and the Commissioners Court cannot regulate the festival’s hours of operation. Commissioner Margaret Gomez said despite the court not having zoning authority, she doesn’t want to dismiss ounty government’s duty to improve the lives of citizens. “[We] don’t have the zoning authority, of course, but we have statutes that are passed by the legislature which give us authority, or the ability, to look into making life a little better for people outside of the cities,” Gomez said. Euphoria Festival takes place at Carson Creek Ranch, a private ranch in an unincorporated part of Travis County. Nearby neighbors complained about noise from the festival and other similar music festivals held at the location.
The Commissioners Court unanimously approved the revisions to the mass-gathering permits after hearing testimony in August from neighbors who live near the music festival venue. Commissioner Brigid Shea said she voted to pass the motion because it gave each side a little of what they were asking for. “It’s a really important part of who we are as a community and how we’re known in the world, so the live music aura of our community is really important,” Shea said. “I also understand the human and public cost of excessive noise.” Chad Shearer, chief operating officer and creative director at Caren West PR, manages public relations for Euphoria Festival and said he was unable to comment on any pending legal matters, since the suit hasn’t yet been heard. “While the challenges presented to Euphoria and many other music events in Travis County have required we try to gain further clarity on how these new regulations may affect us, our current focus is on our fifth anniversary and doing everything we can to insure that this is the best Euphoria yet,” Shearer said. The restricted hours the new rule enforces would diminishes the the festival, according to the suit. “Euphoria cannot secure all of the performing talent for the festival if the hours of operation are restricted, and most such top talent must be secured many months in advance, because of the competing demand for their services,” the suit read. The suit asks for a temporary and eventually permanent injunction against the the shorter hours of operation. Euphoria Festival will be April 7–10 and general admission tickets went on sale Oct. 16.
and tolerance — that sometimes do conflict with our culture.” Asian Family Support Services of Austin (AFSSA) hosted the screening in partnership with Voices Against Violence, among others, as part of Relationship Violence Prevention Month . During the film, the victim’s mother and father, as well as the defense and trial lawyers involved in the case, discussed the gruesome account and trial. Two of the defense lawyers frequently said women need to be accompanied by a male family member at all times when walking outside, as one of the defenses for the rapist’s actions. Political communication senior Hira Prakash, who also interns with AFSSA, said the film is important because it tells the story of a medical student from a South Asian perspective during a time when rape culture is heavily discussed. “Talking about some of
these things from a cultural perspective is also very important,” Prakash said. “There are some things that are just very unique to the culture in terms of how you talk about these things.” Electrical engineering sophomore Alex Bi said the film provided an in-depth analysis of the Western perceptions of rape, in comparison to the more traditional Indian point of view. “I thought it was really eyeopening,” Bi said. “I liked the way it was presented, and I thought it was a good way of promoting positive change and helping young people open their minds to ways we can change things about rape in the United States and in other countries.” The next event in Voices Against Violence’s relationship violence campaign will be held this Wednesday at 8 p.m., with an interactive Theatre for Dialogue performance examining consent .
4 OPINION
CLAIRE SMITH, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF | @TexanEditorial Wednesday, October 21, 2015
4
COLUMN
Empathy for Bevo, but not other cows, is hypocritical By Ashvin Govil
Daily Texan Columnist @ashvio
Perhaps one of the most iconic and celebrated features of life as a Longhorn fan is the Longhorn mascot, Bevo. He represents the legendary UT football team and the entire culture behind it. Bevo XIV died from bovine leukemia virus last Friday, and much of the UT community has mourned his loss. Bevo XIV touched the hearts and souls of hundreds of thousands of Longhorn fans, as seen through the level of empathy and kindness that people have expressed towards the animal over social media. But why don’t we extend that level of empathy toward all animals or even all cows? The difference between a longhorn steer like Bevo and any of the 34 million cattle used for beef or milk production amounts to almost nothing, yet the same people who claim to love the cow do not hesitate when munching down on their hamburger the next day. People should align their actions with their beliefs — either love Bevo and don’t eat the corpses of his species, or don’t love Bevo and continue eating meat. Jacek Prus, philosophy senior and president of Students Against Cruelty to Animals,
said that this trend of hypocrisy among the community is disconcerting. “People are sad that Bevo is dead, which is cool, but they don’t make the connection that the burgers and the milk they drink cause suffering to animals like Bevo, except on the scale of hundreds of thousands and millions of them,” Prus said. “Why are we eating our own mascot?” Prus poses an excellent question. We should be concerned when such a large gap exists between the way we treat different animals of the same species. “We’re so conveniently isolated from animals that are turned into food, and that’s the only way that this industry exists,” Prus said. “People’s empathy has been destroyed. It can’t exist, because they don’t see the animal and don’t spend time with it.” Neuroscience freshman Arushii Nadar did not grow up isolated from animals, and her experiences turned her and her mother into vegetarians for life. “When I was younger, I lived in India. Slaughterhouses were out in the open, and I saw animals being casually butchered,” Nadar said. “It was awful.” But meat culture is rarely talked about in the United States. 95 percent of Americans eat meat, so doing so is considered normal and acceptable. However, Prus said that the
Illustration by Albert Lee | Daily Texan Staff
widespread nature of meat eating does not show that it is morally acceptable. “There are a lot of immoral things that people do around each other,” Prus said. Although it can seem difficult to empathize with animals people have eaten all their lives, the response to Bevo’s death showed that we
do have that capability. It’s about time to try to expand our “circle of compassion,” as Prus calls it, from just our mascot to the millions of other animals who did not have the fortune to be named Bevo. Govil is a computer science freshman from Austin.
COLUMN
APD body cameras help protect both citizens and police By Mary Dolan
Daily Texan Columnist @mimimdolan
Imagine that you are stopped by a police officer on an empty street. You feel intimidated — maybe because you are Black and he is white or you are a woman and he is a man. But how intimidated would you feel if he had a body camera keeping track of your interaction? Both campus and city residents may soon be answering this question. The University of Texas Police Department is currently testing body cameras for its officers, and Austin Mayor Steve Adler wants officers in the Austin Police Department to start wearing them in 2016. While the body camera programs for both departments are still in their early stages, it’s clear that they aren’t just lip service, which is great news for Austin residents. The public’s and campus’s desire for body cameras began after a string of highly publicized interactions with police hit the news, including one in Texas involving Sandra Bland and one involving a group of teenagers in McKinney. The aftermath of these incidents was confusing because accounts from witnesses tended to differ and change. This is a problem, and police officers need
to be held accountable for inconsistent reports. One way of doing this is to give them body cameras. An officer is much less likely to harass someone or treat them with prejudice when he has a camera on his person that is recording the interactions he has with citizens. People can talk to police and feel safer knowing that they have more than just one person who will know about the conversation. Body cameras also have ways of helping the police themselves. If someone tries to falsely accuse a police officer of harassment or violence, then the police officer can show footage from the camera to prove that they are innocent. Also, if details of an interaction are being disputed or if officers need to go back and review part of a confrontation, they can do so easily and get the footage they need. This is not to say that body cameras are perfect. The body camera program for the Los Angeles Police Department allows for LAPD to withhold the footage from the public, which can raise suspicion. This is something UTPD and APD need to take into consideration. Body cameras can also be expensive to create and implement. The Dallas Police Department’s body camera program is estimated to cost at least $3.7 million. Overall, however, the benefits of body
COLUMN
Illustration by Rachel Tyler | Daily Texan Staff
cameras far outweigh their potential costs. In an age where many Americans feel distrustful of the police, these cameras could go a long way toward restoring the sense of trust that should exist between officers and
the citizens they protect. And on a dark and empty street, they could make those same citizens feel a whole lot safer. Dolan is a journalism sophomore from Abilene.
COLUMN
Sexual assault research must Promoting gender equality consider race in the future requires nuanced rhetoric By Loyce Gayo
Daily Texan Columnist @LoyceGayo
From the image of the Jezebel — a sexually promiscuous and immoral Black woman — to the image of the Sapphire — a hostile, nagging, dark-skinned woman — myths and stereotypes have long shaped how society denies or minimizes the impact of sexual assault on women of color. These stereotypes, rooted in a grim history of racial brutality, have allowed for sexual violence committed against women of color to be viewed as insignificant, acceptable or even justified. “[Stereotyping] creates symbolic violence and devalues the bodies of certain students,” sociology graduate student Juan Portillo said. At the university level, it is difficult to direct a conversation on how Black women experience sexual violence because of the way data is collected. The AAU survey results released Sept. 21, while thought provoking and insightful, fail to capture the University’s racial demographic. In light of UT’s dismal 13 percent response rate, the University-specific data fails to capture the nuances of sexual violence on campus. “[The survey] is missing something important,” Portillo said. “The assumption goes that, regardless of race, the experience of sexual violence is the same. That assumption is premised on erasing or not realizing [Black] experiences.” Black women also face barriers when seeking help in times of adversity. Experienced racism has caused many Black women to distrust
institutions designed to help survivors. At hospitals or at the hands of law enforcement, Black women are given less priority and more likely to be treated with disrespect. The story of Marissa Alexander, a Florida woman sentenced to 20 years in prison for firing a warning shot during a fight with her estranged husband, is an example of this. According to Portillo, a graduate student assistant for Voices Against Violence, distrust for institutions poses a challenge for the University, as well. “The work [Voices Against Violence] does matters, and it does have an impact,” Portillo said. “But we are not making the changes in institutions to be able to respond to issues such as how to be sensitive to the different experiences.” Efforts to make the conversation on sexual violence more intersectional are being made on campus. Lynn Hoare, health education coordinator for Voices Against Violence, said partnerships with student organizations have been the most effective way to build an inclusive discussion on race and bring about change. More research is required to grasp the scope of sexual assault Black women experience and the barriers they face to receive support services. This requires both the will and funding of the University to prioritize the lives of students of color. The University owes it to its most marginalized voices to recognize the systemic racism that has long rendered Black female bodies invisible. Gayo is an African and African diaspora studies senior from Houston.
LEGALESE | Opinions expressed in The Daily Texan are those of the editor, the Editorial Board or the writer of the article. They are not necessarily those of the UT administration, the Board of Regents or the Texas Student Media Board of Operating Trustees.
By Emily Vernon
Daily Texan Columnist @_emilyvernon_
Women are so often described as “crazy” or “overly emotional” by men that the negative adjectives are often found creeping into a female’s vocabulary when describing other women. This is unacceptable. In fact, it can be argued that for feminism — also known as gender equality — to become a widespread phenomenon, it needs to start from within. Women need to be more respectful to each other to ensure respect from men. Respect involves both employing nongender-specified rhetoric and validating one’s emotions. It is derogatory to dismiss emotion because of gender. This practice teaches women to ignore the importance of their thoughts and feelings. In fact, a recent study showed people react more positively to opinionated anger from men than women. This supports many women’s complaints of workplace discrimination. If women showed more respect towards each other, it would become increasingly taboo for a man to discredit and disrespect a woman. Slander is a power tool; ultimately, it is used to establish hierarchy and to prove one’s self above another. Speaking of a person in derogatory, gender-specific terms allows societal gender inequality to perpetuate. “The ways that women associate with each other and how some of us will use ‘slut’ or ‘bitch’ to talk about each other does not help the fact that we don’t want a guy to talk to us
SUBMIT A FIRING LINE | Email your Firing Lines to editor@dailytexanonline.com. Letters must be more than 100 and fewer than 300 words. The Texan reserves the right to edit all submissions for brevity, clarity and liability.
like that,” biology senior Allysa Garcia said. These terms are considered taboo in society, deemed as inappropriate and hurtful, yet continue to have a presence in casual vocabulary. Most women become upset upon hearing someone assign this stereotype to them, yet many turn around and use the same words for other women. This not only hurts self-esteem but produces a never-ending circular cycle of gender-specified rhetoric which contributes to the social inequality faced by many women in the United States today. Sociology adjunct professor Gloria González-López said in an email that a patriarchal society makes women responsible for men’s sexual behavior, placing undue blame on the female in cases of sexual promiscuity. “Research and theorizing on gender inequality and sexual violence against women has discovered and documented the ways in which women may believe, internalize, and take into practice the very same belief system that oppresses us as women,” González-López said in the email. “For instance, a young woman may confide in her friend about the experience of sexual assault she had Friday night on 6th Street. That friend may then ask her questions like, ‘What were you wearing that night? Are you sure you did not provoke him?’” Rhetoric has more influence than we often acknowledge. It is time to understand the weight of words and the practices they promote. It is time to promote equality between genders, which must begin with women empowering women. Vernon is a PACE freshman from Houston.
RECYCLE | Please recycle this copy of The Daily Texan. Place the paper in one of the recycling bins on campus or back in the burnt-orange newsstand where you found it. EDITORIAL TWITTER | Follow The Daily Texan Editorial Board on Twitter (@TexanEditorial) and receive updates on our latest editorials and columns.
CLASS 5
LIFE&ARTS
5
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
FUTURE
With a more engaging narrative, “The Witcher 3: Hearts of Stone” connects players with characters within “The Witcher” universe.
continues from page 8 millennials still hang onto N64s or how adults dig out their old board games and action figures, proves that today’s world still has an attachment to old cultural icons.
Photo courtesy of CDProjektRed
WITCHER continues from page 8 “Hearts of Stone” introduces a handful of new bosses that largely stray from anything found in “The Wild Hunt” in terms of difficulty and creativity. One boss fight against an otherworldly gravedigger with the power to siphon rash players health forces the player to abandon the usual buttonmashing tactic and adopt a more cautious approach. Disappointingly, the new enemies, Arachnids, put up no challenge to a seasoned monster hunter who can mow through them in a single hit. In contrast to the new bosses, new enemy types are just re-skins of previous enemies from “The Wild Hunt” that don’t challenge the player to approach
battles differently. The expansion also introduces Runewords, an addition to “The Wild Hunt”’s rune system. They offer enhanced buffs that try to alter gameplay styles by empowering the traditional runes, letting the player maximize their stats beyond what was possible in the base game. While they do offer a serious edge in battle, they are largely unnecessary. “Hearts of Stone” can easily be played through without ever using the new Runewords and can be easily missed by players who only go through the “Hearts of Stone” main quest line. “The Witcher 3: Hearts of Stone” truly exists in its own realm in the Witcher universe.
“Hearts of Stone” still offers more of the great gameplay found in “The Wild Hunt,” truly enriching the Witcher experience through a narrative that is easily the best the series has to offer, only falling flat in the minimal additions throughout the ten-hour adventure.
TELLERS
people come.” Goldwasser said his eagerness to open Tellers led him to start hosting concerts less than two weeks after leasing and renovating the building. “Music is one of my first passions, besides my children,” Goldwasser said. “To me, [Tellers] is not my place — it’s Austin’s place. I want the musicians to come in, and if there’s one person in the audience, I’m going to be in the front row dancing.” Each of Tellers’ three floors has a different ambiance. A warm, speakeasy-inspired bar called Vinyl hosts DJs and after-hours parties downstairs. On the main floor, exposed stonework preserves the
historic feeling of the 19th-century building. Upstairs, the main stage is set up for three or four genre-spanning shows a night. “God gave me this intensely fire-burning energy,” Goldwasser said. “I don’t need much sleep, and I love serving people, so when you come into Tellers, you’ll see me greeting people, behind the bar making drinks, dancing at the front of the stage, helping the bands. When we all work together and everybody works hard, things run smoothly.” Weedman said he hopes to set the bar apart from others on Sixth Street by placing an emphasis on friendly and personal service
continues from page 1 Goldwasser, a real estate broker, said his experience as a businessman will set Tellers apart from other struggling local venues. He said he plans to support the 150-person venue by “getting creative” — hosting multiple shows a day and renting the space for private events such as weddings and SXSW in March. “I never quit,” Goldwasser said. “I never give up. I’m a promoter, I’m a marketer and I’m not just going to sit back and hope it survives. I’m not just going to put an ad in the Chronicle and hope that
THE WITCHER 3: HEARTS OF STONE Rating: M Score: Genre: Action Roleplaying Game
Advancements in technology Marty’s journey into “Café ’80s” also presents a memorable moment when he shows a couple of cynical kids the wonders of an old arcade cabinet. This scene comments on how video games have benefited from updated technology. The boys’ disgust over playing a video game using their hands shows that games, such as those using Kinect, can now be used without controllers. Likewise, the way the café uses computers to playfully resurrect popular figures such as Michael Jackson and Ronald Reagan is eerily similar to the use of holograms at concerts to bring back deceased icons such as Tupac and Elvis. “Back to the Future” made other accurate predictions about technology. Just as Marty chatted with Needles on his TV, many people today have held face-to-face conversations from miles away over Skype, Google Hangout and other communication applications on their laptops, tablets and phones. from bartenders. “This is about knowing who comes through the door, greeting them, getting to know who they are and why they’re here and making it a special place for people to hang out,” Weedman said. “We’re going to push our bartenders and our servers to be exceptional at making people feel good.” Goldwasser said he decided on the venue’s name, an abbreviation of “storytellers,” because he believes music can tell stories that heal people. “I love stories about songs,” Goldwasser said. “I want to know what they’re writing about and why.”
The people of the fictional 2015 have also become absorbed with their electronic devices, even in the company of their friends and family — as Marty’s brood sits down for dinner, his kids focus more on their TV glasses than on holding conversation. While Google Glass hasn’t become commercial yet, the idea behind the scene has proved startlingly prescient. The hoverboard Perhaps the most recognizable aspect of “Back to the Future”’s depiction of 2015 was Marty’s pink, Mattelbrand hoverboard. Today’s scientists have yet to achieve the technology to mass produce anything beyond experimental prototypes, but some developments have attempted to revolutionize the way people travel. Recently popular stand-ins are “smartbalance scooters,” which are two-wheeled, handle-less scooters that are the closest way to ride the streets in midair. The Chicago Cubs could get into the World Series, and Miami did get a baseball team Marty stumbles upon a billboard congratulating the Chicago Cubs on their 2015 World Series win against a then-fictional Miami baseball team with a gator Wilkinson, who played at the club’s first night, said small venues such as Tellers are important to the city’s music scene because they help bands gain exposure. “This is a guy that’s from Austin with local bands and local beers — whatever you spend there is going back to the community,” Wilkinson said. “The goal behind it is to create an environment that is supportive to artists and listeners to hear all kinds of music.” According to Goldwasser, Tellers is only the first part of a bigger plan. He and Weedman hope to open venues in cities across America with the goal of becoming the next House
CLASSIFIEDS T
D
T
Name: CLASSIFIDES; Width:HE 60p0; Depth: 10 in; EXAN Color: Black, CLASSIFIDES; Ad Number: AILY UNS AD IRNE FOR ONL
E! E R F d wor
ad s
only
Self-serve, 24/7 on the Web at www.DailyTexanOnline.com
010 Misc. Autos 1977 MGB FOR SALE Wonderfully restored ’77 MGB for sale. Car is a reliable daily driver. Nice interior & convertible top. Comes with car cover for storage. Additional photos available upon request. $10,500 negotiable. Contact HoustonMGB@yahoo.com
790 Part Time PART-TIME MALE ATTENDANT needed for person in a wheelchair. Flexible hours, Hyde Park, $30, 5125211317
791 Nanny Wanted PT NANNY/BABYSITTER POSITION Babysitter / Nanny wanted part time for a great, self sufficient 12 year old child. One to two nights a week. Great for responsible students who likes kids. Must be a good driver and positive role model. Safety is our number one concern. Easy hours and easy job with great pay. Contact Austin at dr_stitzer@hotmail.com
870 Medical
Seeks College-Educated Men 18–39 to Participate in a Six-Month Donor Program
Donors average $150 per specimen. Apply on-line
www.123Donate.com
510 Entertainment-Tickets COLLEGE SKI & BOARD WEEK Breckenridge • Vail • Keystone Beaver Creek • Arapahoe Basin
breckenridge
20 Mountains. 5 Resorts. 1 Price. FROM ONLY
plus t/s
WWW.UBSKI.COM 600 West 28th St, Suite #102
1-800-SKI-WILD • 1-800-754-9453
recycle recycle recycle recycle recycle recycle recycle recycle recycle recycle recycle recycle
mascot. The real 2015 World Series has yet to happen, but right now, the Cubs are 0-3 in the National Championship League Series against the New York Mets. If the Cubs manage to win the NCLS, they have a shot at making “Back to the Future”’s prediction come true by winning their first World Series since 1908. As if that weren’t weird enough, Miami got a team in 1993, the Florida Marlins. The Marlins play in the NCLS, so they can’t actually play the Cubs in the World Series, but they did beat the Cubs in the 2003 NCLS, 4-3. Flying cars In “Back to the Future”’s version of 2015, the skies are filled with flying cars. Transportation in 2015 isn’t nearly as cool, and people will have to make do with terrible drivers on congested roads, rather than in traffic-stuffed skyways. But drivers won’t have to settle for less for much longer, because aircraft company Terrafugia is working hard to make the flying car a reality. The company has already developed the Transition, dubbed the world’s first practical flying car, and it’s currently developing the more streamlined TF-X. Those who want to take to the skies first can reserve a flying car on Terrafugia’s website.
TELLERS’ GRAND OPENING When: Saturday and Sunday Where: 607 Trinity St. Price: Free Who: Kalu James, Graham Wilkinson, Digital Wild, Hunter Sharpe and more
of Blues. “My goal is build the most amazing, legendary, kick-ass Austin music venue that ever was and then take it and drop it in L.A. and San Francisco and Minneapolis and Chicago and all over the world,” Goldwasser said.
ADVERTISING TERMS There are no refunds or credits. In the event of errors made in advertisement, notice must be given by 10 am the fi rst day of publication, as the publishers are responsible for only ONE incorrect insertion. In consideration of The Daily Texan’s acceptance of advertising copy for publication, the agency and the advertiser will indemnify and save harmless, Texas Student Media and its officers, employees and agents against all loss, liability, damage and expense of whatsoever nature arising out of the copying, printing or publishing of its advertisement including without limitation reasonable attorney’s fees resulting from claims of suits for libel, violation of right of privacy, plagiarism and copyright and trademark infringement. All ad copy must be approved by the newspaper which reserves the right to request changes, reject or properly classify an ad. The advertiser, and not the newspaper, is responsible for the truthful content of the ad. Advertising is also subject to credit approval.
6 SPTS
6
JORI EPSTEIN, SPORTS EDITOR | @texansports Wednesday, October 21, 2015
VOLLEYBALL
Elliott leads Longhorns in quest for title
SIDELINE MLB
By Michael Shapiro @mshap2
Head coach Jerritt Elliott isn’t satisfied. His Longhorns have won 12 matches in a row — nine of them in straight sets — but as Elliott stood on the corner of the court during Texas’s Friday practice at Gregory Gym, the 47-year-old coach from Pacific Palisades, California, refused to let his team relax. Elliott doesn’t say much during practice, but his words carry extra weight. He shuffles his team through drills with short commands, shouting “weave” and “10-man” from the sidelines., as the No. 2 Longhorns follow his instructions to a tee. Why wouldn’t they? In his time in Austin, Elliott has been one of the premier coaches in the country. boasting a record of 365–86 heading into Wednesday evening’s match against Kansas State. “I still lose sleep about letting this program fall a little bit,” Elliott said. “So there is a ton of urgency on our end to keep trying to win games and play at a high level.” At the collegiate level, a head coach is responsible for much more than X’s and O’s. In addition to coaching his team on the court, Elliott serves as the de facto CEO for Texas volleyball, overseeing each facet of the Texas program. “Jerritt does a great job giving us the space to do what we do,” assistant coach Erik Sullivan said. “He has a hand
ROYALS
BLUE JAYS
METS
CLUBS
TOP TWEET Daulton Venglar | Daily Texan file photo
Head coach Jerritt Elliott addresses the media prior to the 2015 season. This year marks Elliott’s 15th season in Austin, where he has amassed one national title, six Final Four appearances and seven Big 12 titles.
in every part of the program, but he’s always open to new thoughts and new ideas.” Although Elliott takes pride in being a strong tactical coach, he truly hangs his hat in the recruiting field. Since arriving in Austin in the spring of 2001, Elliott has compiled 13 nationally ranked recruiting classes, seven of which ranked No. 1 or No. 2 in the nation. “He’s a great recruiter,” senior libero Kat Brooks said.
“When I came on my visit, he was a big reason I chose Texas. He makes all of his players feel comfortable and at home, which is really important.” As head coach, Elliott stresses daily routines. His players follow a specific daily regimen, forcing them to concentrate on the fundamentals both on and off the court. These routines have become critical to the program, and the Longhorns rely on them come
tournament time, when the pressure builds and players lose themselves in the moment. “The tournament is all about routines and schedules,” junior middle blocker Chiaka Ogbogu said. “It helps to know what’s expected of us and what we need to do every day.” One national championship, six Final Four appearances and seven Big 12 titles place Elliott as one of the top coaches in Texas history. But
despite these accolades, Elliott isn’t satisfied. “I want to keep building this program,” Elliott said. “I want to keep putting Final Four runs together, and I want to keep putting ourselves in position to win some more national titles. That’s what motivates me.” Elliott and the Longhorns face unranked Kansas State in Manhattan, Kansas, on Wednesday at 6 p.m.
WOMEN’S TENNIS
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Construction for the Dell Medical School campus displaced the Penick- Allison Tennis Complex, which was demolished in May 2014.
Longhorns prepare for intrasquad scrimmage By Akshay Mirchandani @amirchandani41
The Longhorns will hold an intrasquad scrimmage Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Gregory Gym. Here are five things to look for when Texas takes the court:
Thalia Juarez Daily Texan Staff
Women’s tennis awaits facilities after destruction of home courts By Samuel Williams @smwilliams27
Texas women’s tennis played its last true home match April 26, 2014. The game — a loss to Oklahoma State — marked the last match played at the historic Penick-Allison Tennis Center. Contractors tore down the courts in May 2014 to make room for the Dell Medical School. The tennis center, which stood a block west of the Frank Erwin Center, was Texas tennis’ home for 29 years. “The destruction of PenickAllison had a large ripple effect on the tennis community,” Tom Webber, president of the Capital Area Tennis Association (CATA), said. The ripple effect takes many forms. The demolition required the program to relocate practices to Whitaker Fields, the home of UT’s intramural sports. It also moved team competition to the Weller Tennis Center and other local facilities. The effects extended to all groups who use the courts regularly. “The courts at Whitaker were cracked and in very poor condition until varsity moved there,” Samantha Wendt, president of the UT club tennis team, said. “They ended up renovating 20 of the courts, which is nice because we can now practice on safe courts when varsity isn’t there.” Not all impacts were positive, though.
“Unfortunately, for a year, we lost the opportunity to host tournaments at the facilities, which hurt our club financially,” Wendt said. Club tennis couldn’t host its annual national tournament in 2014. Travel costs increased, and the team had to adjust its practice time to cater to the varsity. Improving the courts was the first step in Whitaker’s renovation. Although the IM fields will shut down this week for construction, the tennis courts will remain open. “[RecSports] does repairs and maintenance out there annually, and so those courts were going to be resurfaced anyways,” said Jennifer Speer, associate director of the Division of Recreational Sports. “We just sped up the resurfacing so that we could make sure they were in good condition for athletics.” The athletics department covered one-fourth of resurfacing costs because varsity now practices at Whitaker, but intramural participants defer court priority to varsity. Finance senior Clint Golman experienced that last weekend. “All the resurfaced courts were taken, and we were forced to play on the older, decrepit courts,” said Golman, an intramural tennis champion. “We considered waiting, but the one set of nice courts available later in the day were reserved by the women’s tennis team.” Speer said no one has ap-
proached her with complaints. “Forty courts is more than adequate for the community,” Speer said. “I don’t feel that we have displaced any students.” As tennis continues to practice at Whitaker, plans are underway for a new facility elsewhere. “We were very supportive of developing a facility [at Whitaker],” Speer said. “However, athletics wanted a location that was much closer to campus.” Before resigning in September, athletic director Steve Patterson addressed the issue. Athletics decided that Texas tennis will move east across I-35 to a brand-new facility. But Patterson didn’t raise enough funds for the project before resigning. “We were told that we, the alumni, needed to raise $15 million before construction could begin,” Laurence A. Becker told The Daily Texan in April. Becker captained the 1958 UT tennis team and was assistant coach from 1962–1964. The project remains in the early stages. Plans include 12 courts, a players’ lounge and state-of-the-art broadcast equipment. Facilities will also feature a trophy room, foyer and 1,200 seats. To make room, the contractors will tear down the 39-year-old UT Printing and Press Building in December. Athletics hopes to cut ribbons on the new facilities by February 2017. Then, Texas tennis can again play a true home match.
1. Excitement to play: Smart talked about the scrimmage during his media session Tuesday. He said he’s excited for fans to get a preview of this year’s lineup. “You’ll see enthusiasm, you’ll see our guys playing aggressively,” Smart said. “Hopefully, you’ll see a connected group of guys on each side and guys having fun out there.” 2. HAVOC: Wednesday is the first time fans will see Smart’s “HAVOC” defense, which acts as a trapping defense that combines elements of the press and zone. Under the signature press defense, VCU ranked No. 1 in the nation in turnovers forced in 2011 and 2012, and behind this strategy, Smart took VCU to a Final Four appearance in 2011. It will be interesting to see what Smart’s defense looks like with Texas for the first time. 3. Carving out an identity: This isn’t the same Texas team fans saw last year. Smart said last week that the team is still establishing its
identity. Last year, Texas averaged 67.4 points per game, which ranked No. 125 in the country. Smart wants to play at a higher tempo this season. “The identity has to come first, before the style of play,” Smart said. “In terms of basketball, we want to play faster than maybe they did in the past.” 4. Roach: Junior Isaiah Taylor, senior Javan Felix and senior Demarcus Holland will split most of the pointguard time this season. But Smart said freshman Kerwin Roach, Jr. should get playing time at point guard in the scrimmage. “I’d say 90 percent of [Roach’s] reps have been at the point-guard spot,” Smart said Tuesday at Big 12 media day. “Though when he is in there with Isaiah or Javan, he’s very capable of playing off the ball.” 5. Final touches: Smart said the biggest challenge as a firstyear coach is getting everyone on the same wavelength. Even though the season opener is 23 days out, Smart’s progress will be evident at Gregory on Wednesday. “The biggest challenge is getting on the same page — players, coaches, everyone that’s part of our program — and us being connected around one goal, connected around a process for accomplishing that goal.” Smart said.
Daulton Venglar | Daily Texan Staff
Head coach Shaka Smart instructs the Longhorns during practice. Smart previously served as head coach of VCU, leading it to one Final Four appearance in six seasons.
Jermicahel Finley @JermichaelF88
Longhorn 4 Life #Retirement88
TODAY IN HISTORY
1975
Boston Red Sox catcher Carlton Fisk homers in the 12th inning to defeat the Cincinati Reds 7-6 in Game 6 of the World Series.
SPORTS BRIEFLY Longhorns confident heading into Saturday
Redshirt freshman quarterback Jerrod Heard said Tuesday that the Longhorns’ chemistry is peaking after a week off. “Our chemistry right now is awesome,” Heard said. “We’re feeling for each other out there. The O-line, communicationwise, is great. … The receivers are running the right routes. Everything is coming together.” Heard said the upset win against the Sooners sparked new and improved chemistry. Additionally, several players are back from injury, which gives the Longhorns an extra punch. “We’ve been very banged up, up front,” play-caller Jay Norvell said. “That affected us the last couple weeks, to be honest, … but this bye week has really helped us to heal up. We weren’t 100 percent, to be honest with you.” The Longhorns are particularly satisfied with the offense’s progress through bye-week practices. Heard said the unit improved the most during the week off. Now, he expects it to put up points. “That’s the one thing we wanted to do.” Heard said. “Just help our defense out, chew the clock down and execute.” —Ezra Siegel
COMICS 7
COMICS
7
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Name: 3974/Princeton Review; Width: 29p6; Depth: 1 in; Color:
Name: CROSSWORD; Width: 29p6; Depth: 5.5 in; Color: Black, CROSSWORD; Ad Number: -
SUDOKUFORYOU 2 5 5 3 6 1 9 8 2 4 7 5 3 2 7 8 3 2 6 7 8 1 2 3 6 2 9 8 4 8 9 7 1
atey. This scurrvy beast is today’s answerrrrrr.
Today’s solution will appear here next issue
9 6 5 1 7 3 2 8 4
3 4 2 6 9 8 7 5 1
8 7 1 2 4 5 6 3 9
1 8 4 3 2 6 9 7 5
6 2 7 9 5 4 3 1 8
5 9 3 8 1 7 4 6 2
4 5 8 7 6 9 1 2 3
7 1 9 5 3 2 8 4 6
2 3 6 4 8 1 5 9 7
8 L&A
8
DANIELLE LOPEZ, LIFE&ARTS EDITOR | @thedailytexan Wednesday, October 21, 2015
FILM
McFly’s ‘Future’ comes close to modern day By Charles Liu & Alex Pelham @thedailytexan
Film geeks are dusting off their power-laced Nikes and donning their self-drying jackets to celebrate “Back to the Future Day.” Wednesday marks the exact date when series protagonist, ’80s teen Marty McFly, traveled to the year 2015 in Robert Zemeckis’ “Back to the Future Part II.” While Zemeckis said he never intended to accurately depict the future, his vision did get many aspects about it right Nostalgia for previous decades The scene in which Marty walks into the colorful “Café ’80s” shows that “Back to the Future Part II” nailed the obsession people would have for the past. From the kitsch decorations to computerized versions of ’80s celebrities, Zemeckis knew how to exaggerate an entire decade for laughs. He also predicted future generations would rely on nostalgic reminiscences of outdated media and entertainment. The way
FUTURE page 5
Illustration by Amber Perry | Daily Texan Staff
TECHNOLOGY
‘Hearts of Stone’ expands Witcher game series By Brian O’Kelly @mildlyusedbrain
“The Witcher 3: Hearts of Stone,” an expansion to the critically acclaimed “The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt,” strives to separate itself from the largely grandiose narrative that comprised the main series’ titles. Avoiding a plot focused on medieval politics, the expansion adds a more
human element to its storytelling. The new story structure gives it a severely different feel from its predecessors and engages players with the characters found within “The Witcher”’s mystical universe. “Hearts of Stone” begins by introducing Olgierd von Everec, a noble rogue, as he criticizes a statue of a naked woman. To him, the statue is nothing more than a rock,
ideally proportioned, without a flaw on its surface. In disgust, he sends the statue crumbling onto the floor. This introduction sets a thematic tone for the rest of the expansion, which seeks to deconstruct the stolid character of Geralt of Rivia who existed in the previous iterations of “The Witcher.” The new narrative strives to repeatedly put Geralt in
situations in which he is forced to break his usually stoic character, having him act as a fool during a wedding or break from his lone-wolf mentality to plan a heist. Overall, the story is a refreshing change of pace from the emotionless mutant that players have come to know. The series has previously used flat characters that range from irredeemably evil to
unscrupulous in order to tell its cynical fairy tale. “Hearts of Stone” seeks to tell a more human tale, focusing itself around the relatable story of a single character, von Everec. Von Everec lacks the selfinterest and intrigue characteristic of previous characters in the series. He has human flaws, and his story is tragic. The new story takes place
in the northeast region of Novigrad, which is more open than in “The Wild Hunt.” The region recycles many of the assets used in “The Wild Hunt” to create its new landscapes and towns. Despite these new additions, the story takes place in the familiar city of Oxenfort, requiring little exploration on the part of the player.
75004
WITCHER page 5
OUR FUNDS HAVE A RECORD LIKE A BROKEN RECORD. TIAA-CREF: Lipper’s Best Overall Large Fund Company three years in a row. For the first time ever. How? Our disciplined investment strategy aims to produce competitive risk-adjusted returns that create long-term value for you. Just what you’d expect from a company that’s created to serve and built to perform. 1
Learn more about our unprecedented, award-winning performance at TIAA.org/Perform BUILT TO PERFORM. CREATED TO SERVE.
The Lipper Award is given to the group with the lowest average decile ranking of three years’ Consistent Return for eligible funds over the three-year period ended 11/30/12, 11/30/13, and 11/30/14 respectively. TIAA-CREF was ranked among 36 fund companies in 2012 and 48 fund companies in 2013 and 2014 with at least five equity, five bond, or three mixed-asset portfolios. Past performance does not guarantee future results. For current performance and rankings, please visit the Research and Performance section on tiaa-cref.org. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC, Teachers Personal Investors Services, Inc., and Nuveen Securities, LLC, members FINRA and SIPC, distribute securities products. ©2015 Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America–College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA-CREF), 730 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017. C24849B 1
1
The Lipper Awards are based on a review of 36 companies’ 2012 and 48 companies’ 2013 and 2014 risk-adjusted performance.
Consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. Go to tiaa-cref.org for product and fund prospectuses that contain this and other information. Read carefully before investing. TIAA-CREF funds are subject to market and other risk factors.