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Ride-hailing petition goes to vote By Forrest Milburn @forrestmilburn
Austin voters could have the final say on ride-hailing regulations as early as May 7 after City Council members decided Thursday to call for an election with a specific date yet to be decided. After City Clerk Jeanette Goodall announced she had verified the minimum number of petition signatures to force council action on Feb. 2, the council could either call for an election and allow voters to
decide — which would cost between $500,000 and $800,000, Goodall estimates — or approve the ordinance detailed in the petition. “I think everybody on this council, while we disagree, has done what they believe is in the best interest of their community,” said council member Delia Garza, who supported the December regulations. “We have continually conceded — and sorry, I’m not going to use compromise — to this company over and over again and the history has been they’re
not moving.” The petition’s ordinance, which voters will decide on at the ballot, would nullify the December regulations — including the controversial fingerprint background checks originally intended to protect the safety of riders — and revert back to the minimal regulations approved under former Mayor Lee Leffingwell in 2014. “I like my Uber like I like my Blue Bell ice cream,” said Laurie Felker Jones, who testified in favor of calling for an
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Chancellor William McRaven and the Board of Regents held a civil but spirited meeting over proposed tuition increases Wendesday in Galveston. “If you aggregate the increases, it’s less than $2.78 [more] a day,” McRaven said. “How about seven cents a minute?” regent Alex Cranberg said. “I feel like we’re getting sold something.” This lively exchange over tuition increases during the meeting captured the skepticism the Board of Regents displayed toward the proposed changes during their scheduled meeting in Galveston. At the time, they decided to take no action on tuition increases and vote on tuition increases later this month, according to UT System spokesperson Melanie Thompson. If passed, the proposed tuition increases will mark the first time tuition levels have changed at UT-Austin since a 4 percent increase in 2011. The proposed increase would cost students
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Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo, whose district covers UT and West Campus, discussing ride-hailing regulations Thursday.
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The University has proposed an anual 3 percent tution increase. The $150 tution increase would provide the University $15 million per year in spending.
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about $150 more each semester for the 20162017 and the 2017-2018 academic year. While McRaven and system institutions defend tuition increases as necessary for a high quality of education, some regents have
pointed out the impact the tuition increase will have on students. McRaven said institutions need more tuition money to maintain competitive faculty salaries, fund research and invest in student success programs.
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Regents support proposed tuition increase @caleber96
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Referring to a chart ranking UT-Austin 52nd nationally from U.S. News and World Report, McRaven said tuition increases could help UT keep rising in national rankings. “Most of our tuition and fees are at or well below the
national average,” McRaven said. “This is really about staying competitive.” Cranberg said Pell Grants and other forms of fixed state and federal financial aid grants may not
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After reviewing a citation written to an evangelical preacher for disorderly conduct, the University of Texas Police Department voided the citation because it did not meet the requirements of the law. “Our review further showed that the officers in training responded to a call for service in good faith and with respect for all parties involved, including the person(s) wishing to file charges as well those being accused,” UTPD Chief David Carter said in a statement. UTPD officers wrote the citation for Joshua Borchert, an intern with Campus Ministry USA, after a young woman called about a group of people on the sidewalk next to West Mall who she said were saying offensive things. Campus Ministry USA is a religious organization that travels to college campuses across the nation, preaching its beliefs to students. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution gives all people the right to freedom of speech. Even hurtful and hateful speech is covered under the amendment, and police officers must defend everyone’s constitutional rights, Carter said. “We’re there to protect and serve, but we have to do so within the constitution framework,” Carter said. “If there’s not a threat of violence based on speech, the police really cannot do anything.” Carter said if an individual was threatening a student with their speech, the police could and would take action against that person.
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SG Election Supervisory Board Campus tutoring offers cheap determines campaign violation alternative to online options By Rachel Lew
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Center, said the center’s drop-in tutoring is free to all students and allows tutors to teach small groups in challenging courses such as chemistry, physics and calculus. Ana Mancera, Sanger Learning Center office assistant, said the Center also provides one-on-one tutoring for other courses. The first five sessions are free to all students, and the first 10 sessions are free to financial aid recipients. Once the five or 10 sessions are completed, the rate per session goes up to $14 an hour. “If a student has unfortunate financial circumstances and cannot afford
The University’s Election Supervisory Board, which supervises all campus-wide elections, determined that one Student Government campaign team failed to comply with election code by attempting to solicit the support of Alexander Chase, a member of the editorial board at The Daily Texan. Zachary Long, ESB vice chair, said Chase brought forth a complaint stating he received a Facebook message asking for support from a Helgren-Kim campaign agent. “Campaigning begins Feb. 17 at 12:01 a.m.,” Long said.
“Before that date, campaign teams can recruit members of the student body to be a part of their team so they have an outreach team when campaigning begins, but campaign teams are not allowed to directly campaign by soliciting or asking for votes.” Long said the ESB had to determine whether the Helgren-Kim team violated the election code by asking Chase for support. “What it came down to was the meaning of the word ‘support,’” Long said. “The Helgren-Kim campaign said they were just asking Alexander Chase to be on their team, but Election Supervisory Board decided that using the word
‘support’ could be interpreted in such a way that the HelgrenKim campaign team was asking for Chase’s vote, which is a direct violation of the Student Government election code.” Long said the ESB classified the team’s action as a Class B violation and imposed a moratorium upon Helgren-Kim’s campaigning until Feb. 18 at 12:01 p.m. Helgren-Kim can appeal to the Student Government Judicial Court within 24 hours of the ESB’s decision, according to the election code. The court can uphold the decision or issue a new one. Kevin Helgren, executive
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While online tutoring options such as Chegg and Studypool have increased in recent years, sometimes charging students up to $500 a semester, UT has several resources available on campus to assist students struggling with their classes at little to no cost. Tutoring sites such as Tutor.com or Smarthinking charge around $45 for a one-hour online session. One hour per week could add up to about $180 in a month. Michelle Jewell, director of the Sanger Learning
our tutoring, then our office can work with those students to figure something out,” Mancera said. “Students come back all the time because the tutoring boosted their academic performance, and our rates are more affordable than our competitors.’” Biology sophomore Amy Hill said she paid for several online tutoring sessions through Eduboard but found the cost prohibitive. “It was around $20 for a 30 minute session, [which was] too expensive for me to keep up with,” Hill said. Jewell said the Sanger
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cover the full cost of the tuition increases, which would affect students in different ways. “[A student is] going to work an extra ten hours a month [to cover the tuition increase],” Cranberg said. “Maybe it’s Starbucks for some students, and it’s a couple weeks’ or a month of groceries for another student.” Financial aid will cover any increased student budget costs, but whether that money would come from grants or loans depends on each individual student, said Trina Manor, associate director of financial aid. “If the [student cost of attendance] budget increases, then we do our best to award financial aid to cover whatever the budget expenses are,” Manor said.
Textiles and apparel junior Carolina Vaquera, who works 20 to 25 hours a week at Zara, said she may have to work five more hours a week to cover increased tuition costs. “I was thinking about doing another year to get more classes in,” Vaquera said. “If they increase the tuition, that’s going to be a big issue. The tuition isn’t going to be the same from when I started.” Rachel Osterloh, president of Senate of College Councils, said she doesn’t want a tuition increase, but realizes it is necessary for the sake of the university as a whole. “Tuition needs to increase to maintain the integrity of a UT education,” said Osterloh, a government and philosophy senior. “I definitely don’t think it’s a long-term solution to the problem. The legislature needs to give us more funding.”
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Tuesday was not the first or the last time members from Campus Ministry USA have visited UT’s campus. Brother Jed Smock said he has visited the public area right off West Mall for more than 40 years and plans to return Friday. Smock preaches his religious views at universities across the nation and said no matter where he speaks, someone will not like what his group says. Smock said his intern, Bochert, was speaking out about sexually transmitted diseases and using “biological terms” including “penis” and “anus” when the officers arrived and wrote the nowvoided citation. “Of course our position is if people are offended, they don’t have to listen,” Smock said. “The first amendment of the Constitution protects offensive speech ... if anyone says anything of substance, it’s bound to offend someone.”
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continues from page 1 election. “I want to enjoy its product not having to worry about it putting me at risk for bodily harm.” Ridesharing Works for Austin, the coalition of seven Austin nonprofits backed by Uber and Lyft, organized the petition drive after the council’s December vote. Ride-hailing supporters argue the December regulations are too harsh on drivers and would prefer the council not
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continues from page 1 Learning Center does not provide online tutoring because students have said they would rather have an in-person tutor but plans to offer free study workshops next semester to help students in online courses. “We have asked [students] if they would be interested in online tutoring, Religious studies and history senior Matt Cooper said he does not agree with the message Smock and his colleagues are preaching or how they go about interacting with students near campus. “I definitely don’t agree with the way that they’re spreading that message,” Cooper said. “It seems to me that it’s more hurtful to their cause, and I don’t really think that’s what Christianity is about.” Cooper said he does recognize everyone has the right to free speech and that Campus Minisitry USA cannot be kicked off the public sidewalk for that. Cooper said he thinks the best way for students to react is to not give them attention. “It seems to me the best way would be to just ignore him, because I do think that he is seeking a reaction,” Cooper said. “That’s what that type of preaching is intended to do — either in a good way or in a bad a way — but I think not giving them that reaction would be the best way to deal with it.” let the voters decide to avoid the costs of an election. “Ridesharing is already safe,” said ride-hailing driver Jackie Harris, who testified in favor of approving the petition ordinance. “Uber and Lyft monitors its partners, drivers and locations, knowing where and when the drivers and riders are during the trip’s progress.” Journalism graduate student Destinee Harrison, a former Uber driver, said she understands where both sides of the ride-hailing debate are coming from, but argued voters should
but the preference among them always happens to be in-person,” Jewell said. Several departments at UT also offer specialized tutoring for students in certain majors. Economics senior Saif Moolla, president of the Texas Economics Association, said the economics department sponsors his organization, which allows them to provide free tutoring to all its active
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members who are majoring in economics. “The volunteers from the Texas Economics Association tutor their members in all mandatory courses that a student pursuing economics must pass and hopefully excel,” Moolla said. “Our volunteers are more than happy to tutor for free because their involvement raises their chances of filling leadership positions.”
alliance candidate and neuroscience senior, said his team is planning to file an appeal and would prefer to hold off on commentary because he does not want Judicial Court to be influenced by anything beyond the facts. “I am giving this commentary willingly, but we as an executive alliance feel pressured by The Daily Texan to submit commentary prior to filing an appeal with the judicial court,” Helgren said. Helgren said his team is familiar with the election code. Adit Bior, a member of the Helgren-Kim campaign team whom the complaint was filed against, served as the Longhorn legislative aid and later as representative of the College of Liberal Arts. “Adit’s familiarity with this election code is extensive, and the notion that she did something to violate this election code makes very little sense to me,” Helgren said. Helgren said his campaign team did not ask Chase for
tangible support. “We used the word support, not sponsorship or endorsement, for a reason,” Helgren said. “Some people table and wear buttons, and others with less time support the campaign by receiving emails or having conversations with friends. We use the word support because we don’t want to deter anyone from taking an active part in the campaign.” Helgren said he and his team did not know Chase personally and did not know he was a candidate for editor-inchief at The Daily Texan. Chase, a Plan II junior, said the campaign team’s decision to contact him would constitute forming an illegal alliance if they had been aware of it. Chase said the language Helgren-Kim campaign used in the original hearing made it clear they knew they were breaking the rules. “The fact that they’re choosing to appeal shows they’re trying to avoid the consequences of their actions,” Chase said. “I will be more than ready to state my case even more clearly in the appeal hearing.”
have the final say on the issue. “At least they [are giving] them the option to say ‘Hey, look at what you think you wanted,’” Harrison said. Officials with the two ride-hailing companies have threatened to leave the city if and when the regulations take effect, despite multiple attempts from Mayor Steve Adler to pass separate, related ordinances that would get rid of the fingerprint background checks. Adler, who voted in favor of the December regulations, has
recognized the ride-hailing companies provide Austin with a valuable service and stressed that the city and officials should work together on the regulations. “I have been in search of a solution that would best help us achieve both of [our] safety goals,” Adler said. After city council members decide on a specific date for the election at next week’s meeting, voters will have the final say on ride-hailing regulations when they head to the polls to put the issue to rest.
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Alumni, students create fund for innovation By Hannah Daniel @hannahdaniel
UT students and alumni launched the Genesis Program, which will provide funding and mentorship for student entrepreneurs on Thursday. The Genesis Program operates under the Entrepreneurship Task Force of the Longhorn Engineering Advisory Delegation. Jacob Cordova, UT alumn, LEAD vice president of strategy and Genesis Program executive director, and Katherine Allen, mechanical engineering and Plan II sophomore, decided to start the project when they noticed obtaining funding was a major roadblock for students seeking to begin early-stage ventures. “This program’s inspiration is rooted in our desire to build the entrepreneurial ecosystem at UT,” said Allen, Genesis Program director of impact. “Many students are able to dream big, but they run into issues getting their ventures off the ground. The Genesis Program is designed to empower these visionary students by providing them with capital so that they can explore their own potential and bring their great ideas into an even greater reality.” The founding team consists of Cordova, Allen, associate directors Clarke Rahrig and Andrew Bellay, along with chemical engineering freshman Jeff Auster and Zach James, business honors sophomore and director of operations. In addition to the efforts
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The Genesis Program was created to help students obtain funding for early-stage ventures. All students are welcome to apply for funding regardless of major.
of the founding team, support from alumni has been essential in bringing the program to fruition. UT alumni contributed the entirety of the founding capital for the Genesis Program, although anyone is welcome to donate, Cordova said. “Alumni support plays a major role in enhancing
many experiences for UT Austin students, including that of entrepreneurship,” Cordova said. “Alumni are eager to give back to the university as well as share real and relevant perspectives from campus and industry experiences. Through LEAD, alumni have an established platform to bring to UT
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Austin time, talent and treasure – all valuable resources for innovations.” Interested students can access the application online until around mid-March. Applicants will receive guidance from qualified alumni and faculty as they pursue their project after the selection committee
grants funding. Although the program is officially a part of the Cockrell School of Engineering, the founding team encourages students of all degree programs to apply, since they believe that entrepreneurs are a diverse student body. Investment awards will range from $500 to $5000.
“We’re looking for individuals with drive, curiosity and the ability to execute their dreams,” said Auster, Genesis Program director of development. “Ultimately, if you have those three things and are willing to put in work, that’s the kind of individual that we really want in our program.”
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pport, orseCourtesy of Angel Polansky lgrenAPD Chief Art Acevedo speaks at a press conference held on Thursday. Acevedo addressed e and the fatal shooting of David Joseph that occured on Monday. with camils or with supant to ng an gn.” d his e per- By Mikaela Cannizzo can to avoid taking a life,” activist organizations particiw he Acevedo said during the pated in a peaceful protest at @mikaelac16 or-inpress conference. City Hall throughout the day. Local activists joined with Acevedo said the investigaChas Moore with the Aus, said Austin police Chief Art Ace- tion of Joseph and Freeman’s tin Justice Coalition said he cision vedo Thursday afternoon to confrontation is complex, but believes the problem with con- reflect on the relationship is expected to be completed modern society and the conl alli- between the city and its law within the next 30 days. tinuation of racism is laziaware enforcement agencies in the “We’re going to leave no ness. He said addressing these guage midst of nationwide discus- stone unturned to be able to issues and pursuing active used sions about police brutality. provide a complete picture in communication together will made Following the shooting accounting for everything that bring change to the city. were of 17-year-old David Joseph led up to that tragedy,” AceveIn response to a question Monday, the press confer- do said during the conference. at the end of the conference, hoos- ence allowed Acevedo to adActivists from Black Lives Acevedo said patrol officers e try- dress concerns about officer Matter, Austin Justice Co- are equipped with a Taser, imences Geoffrey Freeman, who shot alition and Measure Austin pact weapon and pepper spray said. Joseph, and update the com- spoke about their desire to while on duty. Acevedo condy to munity on the status of the collectively change societal in- firmed Joseph charged at Freeclear- ongoing investigation. teractions within the city and man during the incident, but “Regardless of where we keep officials accountable for said the reason Freeman did end in this investigation, their actions. not use a Taser as his weapon our duty as a police departCommunity members and in this situation is part of ailing ment is to do everything we representatives from these the investigation. Austin
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A UT professor conducted a study which analyzed the effects “on-off” relationships have on friends of the couples. The study, conducted by communication studies associate professor René Dailey was published in “Personal Relationships,” a journal of the International Association for Relationship Research. Dailey surveyed adults aged 18 or older who were currently dating or had dated in the last six months. Dailey found that a person in an “on-off relationship” would receive negative feedback about it from family and friends, as opposed to someone who was in a “noncyclical,” or continuous, relationship. Some students say in their personal experience, friends might not give negative criticisms explicitly while the couple is still together, but have some
stronger reactions when the breakup happens. “[Cousins] would be like, ‘I’m glad y’all are back together. I hope it works out this time,’” public health sophomore Karla Bolivar said. “But after I ended the relationship officially, they were happy.” Dailey said the circumstances Bolivar experienced are very common with friends of people in on-off relationships. “The friends are doing more indirect things,” Dailey said. “The partners in the relationship wouldn’t actually see the criticism but more of the interference by their friends.” Dailey’s study found that the majority of the surveyed participants felt that although their friends or family members had an opinion on the relationship, the opinions didn’t carry any weight in their relationship decisions. Spanish and Russian senior Reagan Mycka said in his past relationship, his friend’s negative opinion of his girlfriend didn’t affect his own decisions.
“He didn’t like the girl at all,” Mycka said. “But he always respected my decision.” Based on the results of the study, Dailey concluded while friends may express their opinions, the ultimate decision falls on the person involved in the relationship. Dailey said not all on-off relationships are bad; some may even be beneficial for people. Having friends interfere in the relationship says a lot about the nature of friendship itself rather than the romantic relationship. Dailey said the study poses new questions about the nature of the on-off relationships. “After the breakup, [an individual] is not sure whether they can date other people, and having that [feeling] might prevent themselves from seeking other options,” Dailey said. “[We could explore} to what degree we hold back from actually looking at alternatives if [someone] have been in one of these relationships.”
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‘Our Three Winners’ still inspire service Khadija Saifullah
Daily Texan Senior Columnist @coolstorysunao
This week marked the one year anniversary of the shooting death of dental student Deah Barakat, his wife Yusor Abu-Salha and her sister Razan Abu-Salha in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. “I have a dream one day, to have a unified and structured community. Have a voice in our society and support the youth with their projects.” — Deah Barakat On Feb. 10, 2015 the world lost three people whose lasting actions and dedication to service still live on today. Our Three Winners not only excelled academically, but dedicated their lives to community service. Their tragic deaths hit home. They proudly held their wolfpack North Carolina State University hand signs in the air, which looks almost exactly like UT’s hook ‘em horns that we frequently display. Their ages ranged from that of a typical university sophomore, to a recent graduate and a dental student. In light of the anniversary of their death, United Muslim Relief passed out white carnations on West Mall with a small note containing information about who they are and their dedication to service. All three of them were involved in the leadership of the UNC chapter of UMR, which has established an endowment to let their legacy live on. The proceeds from this trust go towards funding education, dental relief and service projects helping those in need. “How many doctors do you know who
They were taught to love their country and be honest and genuine to the soil they grew up on. And they eventually blended their blood with their soul.
—Dr. Mohammad Abu-Salha Father of the Abu-Salha sisters
have read their own children’s autopsy reports?” said Dr. Mohammad Abu-Salha, father of the Abu-Salha sisters. “They were taught to love their country, and be honest and genuine to the soil they grew up on. And they eventually blended their blood with this soil,” Abu-Salha said. After an individual’s death, their Facebook profile becomes a personalized memorial. Their posts include Deah and Yusor’s marriage six weeks prior to their murder, and posts calling to help the less fortunate. Deah organized hygiene drives for the homeless, which included handing out toothbrushes and starting the hashtag #DowntownSmiles. When his parents and in-laws reminisce about his dedication to service, it brings a wistful smile on their faces. In the past year, students across the country have continued their legacy by building Habitat for Humanity homes, donating to Deah’s campaign for Syrian refugees and organizing canned food drives. The school
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started six scholarships in their name, each one geared toward a specific attribute exhibited by either Deah, Yusor or Razan. However, the most momentous of lasting impacts they have made after their death include Deah’s plea to provide free dental care to Syrian refugees. Before his death, he had raised $20,000. In the wake of the murders, however, his online campaign exploded and ended up raising over half a million dollars. One of the many remarkable actions that I learned from Our Three Winners is to
find something you’re passionate about, put your heart into it and make a difference. In college we have so much potential to cultivate and do what we can on a small level, and we never know how our small acts of kindness could add up in the future. A community getting together to help others — something Deah, Yusor and Razan worked for in life — makes their continued presence here more real than any online post. Saifullah is an nueroscience sophomore from Richardson.
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Latinos need to vote to effect real change Alyssa Fernandez Daily Texan Columnist @blancoaleesa
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Hyperloop can solve Austin’s traffic problem Mubarrat Choudhury
Daily Texan Senior Columnist @Mubarratc
One thing that Austinites have gotten used to is the disaster that is Interstate 35. Across the city, traffic is no longer “rush hour,” but “rush sixhours.” Studies have validated Austinites’ disdain for traffic through evidence that traffic has grown worse than any other metropolitan area in the last 20 years. The cause for the increasing traffic is two-fold. First, Austin, an already densely populated college city and state capital, has become even more congested as job prospects within the thriving startup industry attract many from elsewhere. Second, Texas’ “pro-driving” culture means that with higher populations comes more vehicles on the road. In his State of the City Address in 2011, former Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell addressed the problem of Austin’s traffic. “Imagine your normal morning or afternoon commute, but with 500,000 additional cars on the road,” Leffingwell said. “That is our future — unless we take action now to change it. Austin’s traffic problems are the direct result of our dramatic, ongoing population growth, and our dramatic, ongoing failure to invest in the systems and infrastructure we need to stay ahead of it.” Austin transportation culture is in dire need of savior. Enter the Hyperloop. “The Hyperloop involves moving a pod resting on air bearings at nearly supersonic velocities through an evacuated tube,” Michael Rakavina, a mechanical engineering junior and the founder and captain of the 512 Hyperloop team, told The Daily Texan. Rakavina and his team recently participated in design competition hosted by SpaceX, the private aerospace technology company. The UT team, along with 124 others, presented ideas that could revolutionize the nation’s transportation
Austin’s traffic has been a growing issue for far too long and utilizing the Hyperloop...can be the new mode of transportation that is both fast and inexpensive. infrastructure. This technology could travel between Dallas and Austin in a span of just 30 minutes, a dream for any student that ever wanted to stay at home and commute to campus. Austin’s traffic has been a growing issue for far too long and utilizing the Hyperloop, according to the CEO of SpaceX and man behind the idea, Elon Musk, can be the new mode of transportation that is both fast and inexpensive. The technology might cost less than high-speed rail, has a relatively low environmental impact and could travel up to 160 mph when full of passengers and 760 mph empty. These benefits could make possible previously unimaginable statewide transportation, and it’s something that Austin should invest in. “It would mean you could be living in Austin and part of your daily work commute would be getting on Hyperloop and going to Houston,” Rukavina told KXAN. Although the Hyperloop is now more of a possibility than pure theory, it won’t been seen until 2018. Various companies that are contributing to the project still have to answer a number of economic and technological problems, but it won’t be long until Austin finally receives the hero it needs, the hero it deserves. Choudhury is an economics freshman from Dallas.
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It is easy to believe that colonialism is an issue of the past since U.S. citizens no longer deal with its traditional, external form — one nation exploiting another. Yet the remnants of this system survive through a form of internalized colonialism felt by members of the Latino community. This feeling manifests itself as submissive behavior, specifically by not voting. Previous generations of Americans fought an oppressive system in order to guarantee a vote for every future American citizen. However, Latinos are not taking full advantage of this right — 7% of eligible Latinos voted in the 2014 midterm elections, compared to 46% of whites. Latinos, to their detriment, continue to treat voting as a privilege for the established majority. There are many possible reasons for the low Latino voter turnout. One stems from internalized colonialism, meaning certain Latinos accept their obedient position as the dominated social group. In the past and present, Hispano-America, resisting the government had often meant risking one’s personal safety, because many Latin American countries still lack certain protected liberties. Survival is contingent upon silence, and over time, a habit of necessity became instinct. However, survival in the U.S. requires expression of thought, and Latinos in this country are at a crossroads. Along with these internal factors, there are also external circumstances that contribute to the lack of Latino voter participation. Government professor Raul Madrid discusses outside factors that dissuade voting and discourage belief in personal influence on politics. “One issue is that registration here is not as easy as it should be,” Madrid said. “In addition to that, some Latinos feel
It’s a combination of certain barriers to voting which potentially get worse with the passage of viter ID laws, but also the fact that many Latinos simply feel like they can’t. —Raul Madrid Government Professor
alienated from politics. It’s a combination of certain barriers to voting, which could potentially get worse with the passage of voter ID laws, but also the fact that many Latinos simply feel like they can’t make a difference.” Latinos are not purposefully choosing a colonial mentality, but they continually fall victim to it as a consequence of their culture. In fact, that mentality is so deeply ingrained that they tend to view it as the norm and accept the political power they are given instead of working to change it. Jaime Sanchez, president of the League of Latin American Citizens recognizes this downside of Latino society and proposes an idea to increase voter turnout. “I’d say that [voting] isn’t part of our culture — many people think that our vote doesn’t make a difference,” Sanchez said. “But if we made it a part of our culture with a celebration, such as going to vote, then grab lunch or dinner with your family, it’ll become more popular.” Empowerment through voting is the vital first step toward social change and increased representation for the Latino community, creating a domino effect that Latinos desperately need. Voting will grant them the courage to face internalized colonialism and discover that it can be conquered. Fernandez is a Spanish and rhetoric and writing junior from Allen.
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continues from page 7 a ranked opponent Texas plays this season. The Longhorns have some big road wins under their belt, like against No. 21 Baylor and No. 10 West Virginia. But, they have had their share of tough road losses. The most recent one came on Monday against No. 3 Oklahoma. The Longhorns led the Sooners for nearly the entire game, but Sooners senior guard Buddy Hield hit a stepback 3-pointer with two seconds left to beat Texas. The Longhorns are trying to remove that from their memory. “In this conference, you just have to have sort of amnesia about those things,” senior center Prince Ibeh said. “If you hang on to those things a little bit, you’ll drag that kind of negative energy into the next game. You just have to know how to move on and not let it happen again.” Texas has already beaten the Cyclones once — the Longhorns downed Iowa State 94-91 at the Frank Erwin Center in an offensive show. Head coach Shaka
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Junior pitcher Tiarra Davis prepares to throw a pitch against Arkansas in Texas’ opener on Thursday night. The Longhorns won 4-1 while Davis pitched a complete game with eight strikeouts.
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a single to start the seventh, but retired the next three batters to finish the complete game win. She ended with eight strikeouts and only five hits. The win pushes the
Longhorns’ home opener win streak to 20 games. They’re also undefeated in season openers. Texas returns to action at 6 p.m. Friday against North Carolina. The Longhorn
will play both Arkansas and North Carolina in a doubleheader beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday before wrapping up the Texas Classic against North Dakota State at noon on Sunday.
rebounds against Iowa State on Feb. 6, head coach Karen Aston said she noticed Atkins’ improved play well before that. “The TCU game was the game I thought Ariel kind of looked like Ariel again and then I thought Saturday in Iowa she made a tremendous difference for us,” Aston said. But Atkins said her game is far from at its best. Following
the Longhorns’ win over Oklahoma State, a reporter asked McCarty if everyone has seen Atkins at her best yet. McCarty responded with a simple “No.” The reporter then asked how much she has left, but before McCarty could answer, Atkins replied “A lot.” As a 5’11” left-handed guard who can shoot from deep and penetrate in the paint, Atkins
creates a series of matchup problems. Oklahoma State head coach Jim Littell said she has significant upside. “When they start a small lineup, and they have her at four, it’s a difficult matchup for our four,” Littell said. “We’ve got somebody 6’3” that doesn’t have her foot speed trying to guard her.” Atkins has started the past
two games and is statistically better now than she was last season as a Big 12 All-Freshman team standout. Last season, she averaged 9.7 points a game while shooting 36 percent from the field, 29 percent from beyond the arc and 82.5 percent from the free throw line. This season, she has improved in all those categories, including shooting 34 percent
get to run my race yet. Hurdles are a natural rhythm for me. I’d rather take time off of that.” Robinson is also a member of the 4-by-4 relay team with junior AJ Bailey and senior Zack Bilderback with either juniors Senoj-
Jay Givans or Chris Irvin being the fourth member of the team. The Tyson Invitational will be televised live on SEC Network+, starting Friday at 5 p.m. and Saturday at 2:30 p.m.. Distance runners,
pole-vaulters and throwers will travel to the Husky Classic in Seattle, Washington. The Husky Classic historically produces many NCAA qualifiers. Senior pole vaulter Reese Watson said he hopes to be one of them.
“I had technical issues in Nebraska last week,” Watson said. “I wasn’t staying with the top of the pole, so my feet were getting thrown off at the bar. It’ll take some fine-tuning, but I hope to qualify before conference.”
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The people of Ames, Iowa call it “Hilton Magic.” It’s Iowa State’s raucous home-court advantage at Hilton Coliseum, where the Cyclones have lost just three games during the past two seasons. A reporter even broke his leg when fans stormed the court after Iowa State beat rival Iowa on Dec. 10. Hilton Coliseum is the next site No. 24 Texas has to visit in a brutal month. But the Longhorns haven’t thought too much about “Hilton Magic.” “No, I don’t really think about it,” junior guard Kendal Yancy said. “I don’t care either.” Texas gets to experience “Hilton Magic” for the first time this season on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. No. 14 Iowa State is the final road game against
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Junior guard Kendal Yancy tries to protect the ball against two Baylor defenders. Yancy had 13 points against No. 3 Oklahoma on Monday. Texas plays No. 14 Iowa State on Saturday.
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Sophomore guard Ariel Atkins stole the ball midway through the second quarter of No. 6 Texas’ 70-55 home win against No. 20 Oklahoma State on Wednesday night. She tiptoed along the endline, lobbed the ball ahead to fellow sophomore guard Brooke McCarty before falling out of bounds. The hustle play resulted in a layup. The play was Atkins’ only assist of the night, but it was
Sophomore guard Ariel Atkins tries to score over an Oklahoma State defender on Wednesday night. Atkins had 16 points in the 70-55 win against the Cowgirls.
indicative of her re-established presence on the court. The Duncanville native missed the first nine games of this season with an ankle injury, but has increased her minutes since returning to action in late December. Atkins averages 10.6 points per game, while shooting 55 percent from the field. Over the last two games, she has averaged 19 points. “I think I’m getting more comfortable with just actually playing basketball and being
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Senior Courtney Okono runs during a practice. The Longhorns split up this weekend to go to Arkansas and Seattle.
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Longhorns heading to Arkansas, Seattle for weekend competition By Leah Vann
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The track and field teams will split up once again, traveling to Fayetteville, Arkansas for the Tyson Invitational and Seattle, Washington for the Husky Classic. The Tyson Invitational will feature sprinters ranked in the women’s top 20 for each event, including No. 1 Longhorn
senior Courtney Okolo, who turned heads in her world-leading performance in the 400m last weekend. Okolo was also named USTFCCCA National and Big 12 Conference Athlete of the Week. Despite her time of 51.16 seconds, Okolo said she was disappointed in her run. “I met my goal of running faster in the first
meet, but I have a spot where I normally kick and I didn’t,” Okolo said. “I don’t see being a worldleader as a big deal at the beginning of the season.” Junior Byron Robinson, last weekend’s 400m champion, will also compete this weekend; however, he emphasizes his eagerness for his specialty — the outdoor 400m hurdles.
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The Texas and Rice women’s tennis teams have a lot in common. Both teams are ranked in the 30s, and both started the team season 3-1 overall and 1-1 against ranked opponents. They also both have nationally-ranked players — the Owls with No. 34 junior Katherine Ip, followed by No. 84 sophomore Lindsey Hodge and the Longhorns with No. 8 senior Breaunna Addison. Now the two teams will square off against each other on Saturday in Houston as they each try to build early season momentum. Addison returned to the ITA top 10 on Wednesday, becoming the first Longhorn to do so since Aeriel Ellis in 2011. She currently sits at 89 career wins, but for win No. 90 will have to go through a familiar foe, Ip. Addison faced Ip in September in the semifinals of the Rice Invitational, and the two met again in October in the semifinals of the UTSA/ITA DI Women’s
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Texas Regional Championship. Addison emerged victorious in both matches. Texas sophomore Dani Wagland also competed against Ip in the quarterfinals of the Rice Invitational, in which Ip came out on top. Rice is currently ranked seven spots higher than the Longhorns, but Texas has had the upper hand in recent years. The Longhorns have beaten the Owls the last two years, winning 4-1 in 2014 and 4-3 in 2015. Saturday’s match is scheduled for 11 a.m. at the George R. Brown Tennis Center in Houston.
SOFTBALL | SCORE: TEXAS 4 ARKANSAS 1
Texas downs Arkansas, wins home opener By Jacob Martella @ViewFromTheBox
Runners stood at second and third with no outs for Texas in the bottom of the sixth. The Longhorns had this same exact situation in the second inning, but couldn’t score. This time, they made Arkansas pay. Razorbacks junior pitcher
Grace Moll threw a pitch up and in, and freshman catcher Lauren Archuleta wasn’t able to haul it in the as the ball skipped to the backstop. Two runs scored on to break a 1-1 tie, helping Texas open the season with a 4-1 win Thursday night in the Texas Classic. The big three-run inning came after a slow start for the Longhorns’ offense.
Texas managed six hits and stranded seven runners during the game. The team missed out on a golden opportunity to open the scoring in the bottom of the second, getting the first two runners on base and then moving them over to second and third on a ground out by senior right fielder Holly Kern. But the next two batters failed to get a run across.
The Longhorns, however, finally broke through in the fourth. Freshman designated player Reagan Hathaway and Kern each reached base with one out. Senior second baseman Stephanie Ceo then singled up the middle to bring in Hathaway. Meanwhile, junior pitcher Tiara Davis kept the Razorbacks at bay through the first
five innings. Davis allowed a runner to reach third base in both the second and third innings, but managed to get out of both of those innings with no damage. But Davis’ luck ran out in the sixth inning. She hit the leadoff batter, Arkansas junior Shelby Hiers, who then advanced to third on a single by the next batter.
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TODAY IN HISTORY
1989
The Western Conference wins the NBA All-Star Game, defeating the Eastern Conference 143— 134. Jazz forward Karl Malone was named the game’s MVP.
SPORTS BRIEFLY Defensive backs coach Chris Vaughn let go by Texas
Defensive backs coach Chris Vaughn and the Longhorns have parted ways, per the athletics department. Texas head coach Charlie Strong brought Vaughn on to his coaching staff on two years ago. Vaughn signed a two-year deal to coach the secondary for an annual base salary of $245,000. His two-year contract expired on Jan. 30, but it was speculated that Texas would resign Vaughn. While at Texas, Vaughn has been one of the team’s best recruiters and has been in charge of developing the team’s young defensive backs. He also was the Longhorns’ special teams coordinator in the 2014 season. From 2008 to 2011, Vaughn was the defensive backs coach and recruiting coordinator at Ole Miss, who is facing allegations from the NCAA. According to a report by ESPN, four of the violations against Ole Miss are involved with former members of the Rebels coaching staff under former head coach Houston Nutt. The Austin-American Statesman reported that Texas thought the NCAA has “a think file” on Vaughn about the Ole Miss allegations. “Chris did a tremendous job for us,” Strong said in a statement. “He’s a terrific football coach and a great person. However, circumstances have put us in a position that we are going to part ways.” A report by Horns247 said that those allegations are likely the reason Vaughn will not return next year. —Mark Skol Jr.
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CAT CARDENAS, LIFE&ARTS EDITOR | @thedailytexan Friday, February 12, 2016
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UT students swipe left on online dating apps Editor’s note: Some of the names in this story have been changed to protect the sources’ identities.
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Casual hookups. Convenient one-night stands. Cringe-worthy pickup lines. Unreciprocated feelings. While dating apps like Tinder and Grindr have made it easier for people to hook up, journalism junior Shelley Anderson said it has also made it harder for people to make their expectations clear. “The reality of Tinder is you’ll either match with a guy who sends a very provocative message or one who swipes left on 99 percent of the people they see,” Anderson said. “When I first started using Tinder, I actually went on a few dates. However, [after seeing the same guy], I knew he expected more from me physically than I wanted. He started texting me to come over late at night after that, so I cut off communication.” Anderson originally started using the app to casually flirt with boys every now and then and said it has become a way to spice up her dating life. “[At first,] I checked it once or twice a day just out of
amusement,” Anderson said. “Now, I just use it either when my love life is severely lacking, or when I have no boy interests and feel like seeing who is out there.” One person Anderson dated later revealed he wasn’t actually a UT student and was in a drug rehab program. After he continued to reach her, she decided to cut off communication between them. She said casually dating through apps like Tinder makes it easy for men to pursue women agressively without harassing them physically. “I’ll admit, he was pretty damn attractive though,” Anderson said. “I learned what I do and do not like in a guy. I think the stigma is that Tinder is for desperately single [and] horny people.” Former UT student Evan Coyne said he noticed a stigma within dating apps that glorify and benefit boys who are toned and fit. Coyne said he has been rejected on the LGBT dating app, Grindr, for not being in shape. “People say pretty mean stuff,” Coyne said. “I’ve had people of color say to me ‘You’re white, and you like black people?’ Although hookups are the end goal for Grindr users, [users] face discrimination and prejudice.”
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Coyne said within the college community, Grindr users are usually open about their expectations. “Grindr is a [place] where people are ready to send a dick picture before they send their face,” Coyne said. “I’ve had people ask me to suck their dick with the lights off and in a dark apartment.” Grindr user Andrew
Smithson said many people aren’t comfortable being as forthcoming with their intentions as others. “I don’t know why people say ‘just looking for friends’ when everyone there is really checking it for a hookup or to find a boyfriend,” Smithson said. “It doesn’t make sense to me when your profile picture is your washboard abs,
Austin offers quirky, cheap Valentine’s Day festivities By Katie Walsh @katiehwalsh_atx
Whether you are single or in a relationship, Austin has you covered this Valentine’s Day weekend. Below is a list of two Valentine’s Daythemed activities under $20 to check out each day this weekend.
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Dakota Johnson and Rebel Wilson star in rom com “How to Be Single.”
Like hopeless relationship, ‘How to be Single’ falls flat By Charles Liu
It’s a bad idea to go see a movie that preaches the virtues of single life on Valentine’s Day, but it’s also a bad idea to see “How to Be Single,” because it sucks. Aside from its rather profound themes, “How to Be Single” isn’t much different from the average romantic comedy. The setting is New York City. The main characters are girls who struggle with their love lives. They contend with the highs and lows of their various relationships. Taken alone, these elements would comprise a passable, if ultimately forgettable, flick. But “How to Be Single” never combines its disparate elements to form a well-woven story, juggling a large roster of characters and plot threads and failing to execute each of them properly. The main character is Alice (Dakota Johnson), a twentysomething paralegal who has broken up with her boyfriend (Nicholas Braun) to spend time improving herself, only to realize she’ d rather be with him than be alone. Alice is forced to remain single when her ex gets engaged to another girl, but with the help of her best friend, partyloving Robin (Rebel Wilson), Alice embarks on a journey of self-discovery. At the same time, the movie follows the life of Alice’s
sister Meg (Leslie Mann), a successful doctor who wants a baby but has never married. Meg is impregnated by a sperm donor and enters a relationship with a younger, hunky guy, Ken (Jake Lacy). But Ken doesn’t know she’s pregnant, and Meg struggles with her instincts to push him away. Allison Brie also appears in the movie as the clingy Lucy, who searches for love online while the local bartender, Tom (Anders Holm), falls for her. Johnson is likable as Alice, Wilson plays the same rowdy character she always does and Mann still finds herself in the role of the neurotic member of the group. Brie gets to be crazy and nothing more. Alice’s story suitably receives the most attention, but it often wanders without purpose and has multiple climaxes that could have served as endings in their own right. Meg’s thread is uneventful, focusing squarely on repetitive, wishy-washy arguments between her and Ken. Lucy features prominently during the first third of the film, then disappears for most of the latter parts, making one wonder why she was in the story to begin with. One of Alice’s boyfriends, played by Damon Wayans Jr., also has no reason to be in the movie. Wayans Jr. appears for less than ten minutes onscreen, but his character becomes thematically important for no reason in the film’s closing minutes.
I had a guy hang out with me, but he didn’t want to do anything. He left five minutes after, but he seemed desperate to hang out with me while we were talking on Grindr. It seems that students are uncomfortable looking at Grindr in public, afraid their friends and colleagues will see them.”
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but you don’t want a hookup? That’s what I use it for.” Smithson said he notices students are often unwilling to share their involvement with Grindr. “I don’t want anyone that knows me to know that I use this,” Smithson said. “I usually check it every night to see if a guy wants to hang out or go on a date.
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“How to Be Single” suffers from peculiar tonal inconsistencies, going through multiple emotional highs and lows within minutes. There’s a sense of artificiality to the proceedings, as it becomes predictable when things will go wrong and when they’ll go right. It gets old fast. A number of laughs are to be had, but most of the jokes won’t stick. The only memorable gag is Alice’s inability to unzip a skirt without thrashing around her apartment. The writing has moments of cleverness, so the movie does manage to be enjoyable at times. “How to Be Single” only stands apart from other romantic comedies in its final moments, in which Alice concludes she should be grateful she’s single. She realizes it’s a fleeting period in one’s life that should be used for self-discovery and personal growth — a time without burden — not a time to spend looking for “the One.” The message is mature, but a better movie would have delivered it more gracefully than through a voice-over.
Friday, Feb. 12 Mortified Doomed Valentine’s Show Where: Spider House Cafe & Ballroom, 2908 Fruth St. Time: 6:30 p.m. doors, shows at 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Admission: $12 advanced, $15 at the door Mortified Live is a live show that features adults sharing their most embarrassing childhood artifacts, such as diaries, love letters, home videos or school assignments on stage. For Valentine’s Day weekend, Spider House will host two shows with Valentine-themed stories. Doors open one hour before each show, so arrive early to secure a front-row seat. No One Gives A Shit About Valentine’s Day: ‘80s Punk Prom Where: The Sidewinder, 715 Red River St. Time: 7 p.m. doors Admission: $10 pre-sale, $15 at the door Punk party band The Stummies will perform two sets Friday at 10 p.m. and 11
p.m. followed by sets from a DJ and local act, Jean Claude Van Jamme. Attendees are encouraged to dress up according to the ‘80s theme and compete for the prized title of Punk Prom King & Queen.
Saturday, Feb 13 The Dating Game featuring DJ Lambda and Richard. Gear, Lou Rebecca, The David Ruffins Where: Swan Dive, 615 Red River St. Time: 9 p.m. doors Admission: $5-$8 Eligible bachelors and bachelorettes are encouraged to fill out profiles and enter for a chance to participate in The Dating Game, held Saturday night at the Swan Dive. Austin-based musicians Lou Rebecca and The David Ruffins will perform. Buy your ticket online in advance for $5 or at the door for $7. Valentine’s Day Video Dance Party Where: The Highball, 1120 S Lamar Blvd. Time: 9 p.m. Admission: Free In honor of “Parks and Recreation” frontwoman Leslie Knope, The Highball is hosting a Galentine’s Day-themed video dance party with tunes from Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. If you’re a single lady, grab your best friend for a night of female pop artists, blow-up instruments, specialty cocktails and glow-in-the-dark jewelery.
Sunday, Feb. 14 Blue Starlite Drive-In Valentine’s Screenings Where: 1901 E. 51st St. Time: 5:15 p.m. doors Admission: $7 GA plus car slot Friday, Saturday and Sunday night the Blue Starlite Drive-In will project three romance movies onto their outdoor screen. The Valentine’s Day-themed weekend kicks Friday off with a showing of “The Princess Bride” at 6:45, followed by screenings of crowd favorites “The Notebook,” “When Harry Met Sally” and “Casablanca” to name a few. Make sure to pay and reserve a car slot online in advance and bring extra cash for hotdogs and smores. Boy-lesque Galentine’s Day Show Where: Spider House Cafe & Ballroom, 2098 Fruth St. Time: 8 p.m. Admission: $12 advance, $15 at the door All-male burlesque revue, Boy-lesque will perform inside the Spider House Ballroom Sunday night in a special Galentine’s Day show. Attendees can upgrade their experience to include a full-course preevent dinner for $30 including Caesar salad, lasagna (meat or vegetarian), garlic bread, a glass of La Marca sparkling wine and chocolate-covered strawberries.
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