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UT System officially appoints James Milliken as new chancellor after McRaven’s departure Milliken plans to focus on affordability, research as UT System’s 12th chancellor. By Maria Mendez @mellow_maria
he UT System Board of Regents officially appointed James B. Milliken, the former City University of New York chancellor, as its new chancellor at a special meeting Monday. After naming the long-time higher education leader as the sole finalist for the role three weeks ago, the regents voted unanimously to confirm him. “Let me officially welcome you to the Uni-
versity of Texas System Board of Regents,” Board chairman Sara Martinez Tucker said after the vote. Milliken is expected to formally become the System’s 12th chancellor on Sept. 17. After his appointment, Milliken held a press conference and said he was optimistic about the future of higher education, especially in Texas. “I would not have been attracted to very many opportunities at this point in my career, but the UT System … is the one place I would leave New York for because of the potential here, the opportunity here and the capacity here,” Milliken said. Milliken’s appointment concludes the months-long search for the highest leader of Texas’ largest university system, which began after renowned Navy SEALs Admiral William McRaven announced his retirement from the
role in December due to health concerns. Former UT-Austin President Larry Faulkner has been serving as interim chancellor since McRaven’s departure in May. As the chief executive officer of the UT System, Milliken will set the vision for the 14 UT universities and health institutions across Texas. As the face of the UT System, Milliken will also have to secure public support and state funding for UT institutions during the 2019 legislative session. Milliken said he met with Gov. Greg Abbott recently and would soon start making phone calls to meet with state leaders. “I’ve spent 30 years in higher education in three states with very different political systems,” Milliken said during the conference.
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juan figueroa | the daily texan staff The UT System Board of Regents officially named James Milliken as the next UT System chancellor Monday afternoon. He will start his position on Sept. 17.
UTPD prepares for thousands of incoming students By Megan Menchaca @meganmenchaca13
As the fall semester begins, the UT Police Department has begun adjusting to thousands of students moving back to campus and into the surrounding apartment complexes. After members of UTPD spent the summer taking vacations and working on areas to improve, UTPD Chief David Carter said the officers are now preparing to increase their interactions with students during the school year, especially incoming freshmen. “The busiest time for UTPD, of course, is when we have the beginning of a new semester,” Carter said. “We just have a lot of new faces … (and) a lot of young people that may be just getting away from home for the first time coming to a new environment.” Carter said UTPD has implemented a new district representative program where students can communicate their nonemergency concerns to UTPD officers designated to areas around campus. “We now have officers that are working specific districts, (and) all of them are responsible for not only keeping the district safe but also addressing issues and solving problems with the community,” Carter said. “We really want our students to reach out (and) get to know your officers in
your district … and let them be aware of your concerns.” Carter said typically during the first few weeks of every year, UTPD always responds to an increased amount of alcohol-related calls because many students are being introduced to alcohol for the first time in a college environment. “We always encourage people, if there is somebody that … may be having a medical issue (to) call us without delay so we can get that person evaluated in terms of their safety and medical well-being,” Carter said. Carter also said UTPD sees an increased number of property crimes like bicycle and laptop thefts because of an increase in the number of bicycles and students. “Property crime is one of the things that is probably mostly preventable just by being aware and not necessarily just assuming that you can walk away from your property,” Carter said. After learning that alcohol and property theft are common issues on campus during the first few weeks of the school year, mechanical engineering freshman Jacqueline Kelly said she is planning to take extra precautions. “I plan on not leaving my backpack out places and keeping it on my person at all times and also making sure all my belongings are
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Hurricane Harvey made landfall last August, but advertising senior Hana Mostajeran is still feeling its effects of it. In December, her family had to celebrate Christmas at a family friend’s house, and her parents did not return to their reconstructed — but empty — home until April. “It was really hard for me because I wanted nothing more than to be with my family, but at the same time, it’s difficult to go back and visit when you’re not going back to your own home,” Mostajeran said. More than 17,000 UT students are from hurricane-affected counties in Texas, and 1,433 students could not make it to the first day of classes due to the hurricane, according to Student Emergency Services. Mostajeran started her semester a week after most students, opting to stay with her family in the immediate aftermath. This summer, she helped her family pick out furniture and decorations — the last stages in a rebuilding process some in her
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anthony mireles | the daily texan staff Deaurion Caldwell, 15, left, and his teammate are surprised to see the difference a year can make after Hurricane Harvey. Thanks to the Houston Texans, Caldwell will be able to play football on a brand new field at C. E. King High School in Houston, a year after the school flooded during Harvey.
neighborhood are just now beginning. “It’s still honestly not finished a year later,” Mostajeran said. “The actual construction was finished around April. It was a long process, but my parents were one of the first people to come back, so some people are just now in the beginning steps of putting up drywall.” The category four storm accumulated an estimated $125 million in damages and impacted more than 2.9 million households across nearly 50 counties, according to ACCUWeather. Sarah Beech, a government and psychology junior, was already in Austin by the time the hurricane hit her home in Kingwood in northeast Houston, but her parents were forced to live out of the second floor of her home after flooding destroyed the first. “All of the (second floor) rooms were cluttered with furniture and things they saved from the flood so upstairs was pretty chaotic,” Beech said. “Their only solace in terms of being able to make their own food was a microwave they set up upstairs.” More than 890,000 families applied for Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster relief aid
in the months immediately after the storm, according to the Texas Tribune. UT’s Student Emergency Services said it received 1,600 student requests for emergency aid, which included emergency housing services and funding for textbooks and school supplies. Radio-television-film sophomore Callysta Jamolo said her hometown only suffered minor flooding, but she still sees destruction when visiting neighboring towns. “Houses are still reconstructing,” Jamolo said. “It costs a lot, and where we live, we have low income, so it’s hard to repair your house throughout the year.” Beech set up a GoFundMe to help her parents pay for the repairs and ultimately raise more than $1,000. Beech said her church back home hosted a Flood Supper twice a week for those left without kitchens and that community members cooked meals for her parents often. “There were a lot of small donations that came together, so (my parents) got through it, but it definitely was this big unexpected expense they never thought they would have to endure,” Beech said.
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without close partnerships with the leaders in state government.” Milliken, who is 61 and a Nebraska native, served as the senior vice president of the 16-campus University of North Carolina System from 1998 to 2004 and as the president of the four-campus University of Nebraska system from 2004 to 2014. Most recently, Milliken led the CUNY system, which includes 274,000 students and 24 institutions, as chancellor from 2014 until May. Milliken was diagnosed with throat cancer in the past but has since been cleared of health concerns, UT System spokeswoman Randa Safady told the Austin American-Statesman. Milliken is credited with helping increase student support at CUNY, which
is known for its ethnically diverse and largely low-income student body. Through an initiative called Accelerated Study in Associate Programs, Milliken provided students tutoring and free MetroCard fare. These measures ultimately improved CUNY’s graduation rates, according to the Texas Tribune. Although Milliken said it was too soon to speak about his specific goals as chancellor, he said ensuring UT-Austin remains a research leader will be one of his goals. He also met with UT-Austin President Gregory Fenves to learn about UT’s support for low-income students, and Milliken said that affordability is one of his interests for the UT System. “What drives me today in large part is the very firm conviction that there is no better driver of social mobility than American public higher education,” Milliken said.
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West Mall gateway should be finished by December By Gracie Awalt @gracieawalt15
juan figueroa | the daily texan staff SG president Colton Becker and vice president Mehraz Rahman spent time over the summer preparing for this year’s Student Government agenda.
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While students this summer have been working internships, going on vacation or taking courses, Student Government has been preparing for another school year, focusing on empowering students and creating more accessible academic and social opportunities. “A lot of this summer has been us identifying where to go for certain initiatives and who to contact and connect people to,” SG vice president Mehraz Rahman said. Due in part to SG meetings over the summer, a new voting location is set to open on campus this fall, and consent education will now be included in all freshmen and transfer student interest group meetings starting in fall 2019. Other initiatives in the works include mental health policies in all syllabi to make it easier for students to advocate for their mental health, as well as the creation of a reflection space in one of the engineering buildings.
The new reflection space will be the third on campus, and Rahman — who is Muslim — said she appreciates having more because it can be difficult to run around campus to pray five times a day. “The reflection spaces would be for everybody who wants to meditate or practice whatever religion, but since a lot of practicing Muslim students pray five times a day, it would be really useful for them to have that space,” said Rahman, a Plan II and marketing senior. SG president Colton Becker said he has been in contact with Texas Athletics in hopes of implementing a payment plan for The Big Ticket. Becker said there should not be financial barriers to such an integral part of the UT experience. “For students who come from financially privileged backgrounds, dropping $200 isn’t a big issue,” nutrition senior Becker said. “For the majority of students who are middle class or lower income students, it’s not as simple as getting mom or dad’s credit card or asking them to transfer money to your account so you can buy The Big Ticket.” Becker and Rahman were also approached by a printing company about
possibly implementing free printing across campus, and Rahman said they are looking for a solution that could prevent financial aid bars from hindering class registration. Sarah Boatwright, SG director of communications, and advocacy director Rajya Atluri have spearheaded “SGConnect,” an online form for students to submit ideas for initiatives and receive resources and guidance from an SG assembly member. “We’re really blessed to have easy access to a lot of different areas on campus and a wealth of information and resources at our fingertips,” said Boatwright, a Plan II and sustainability studies junior. “We want to extend those resources to other students as well.” Becker and Rahman said they want to work with the student body to ensure that every student feels represented by SG. “It’s important for people to recognize that we’re all Longhorns, and I think we kind of lost that during the election period,” Becker said. “We’re trying to meet other students where they’re at and to prove to them that we’re just as willing to be an advocate and an ally for them.”
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Instead of receiving free stickers and T-shirts from student organizations tabling on the West Mall, students will pass by trucks carrying concrete as they head to class this fall. The West Mall construction project will replace the existing fountain with a sign to serve as a formal gateway to campus and is expected to be finished in December. Construction project manager Tony Guzman said the project has faced few setbacks since they began in July. “Challenges are an expected part of the construction process, and one is very lucky when those challenges are minor,” Guzman said. “During this project, we haven’t run across any issues that we haven’t been able to work around to keep us on schedule.” Guzman said the next step is to add the structural support for new concrete. Once the concrete is added, the fence will move closer to the construction site’s center, widening the sidewalk. “This is one of the most congested places on campus, with students crossing Guadalupe from the Co-op and the Union having restaurants,” Guzman said. “We’re working really hard to make these pathways open back
up as much as we can.” Guzman said the closed sidewalk near Goldsmith Hall will reopen in a couple of weeks, and there are maps on the site that provide alternative routes for students. “I’m lucky that my project is in a more concentrated area,” Guzman said. “It doesn’t come anywhere near the Speedway project in terms of how long it’s going to take or the sort of construction management issues that it would require.” Jetal Bhakta, planning lead for the project, met with students from the class of 2017 monthly a year and a half ago to discuss the design and help the team complete the project. “Going through the planning stage was helpful to work out a lot of the issues that may have come up or potentially delayed the project,” Bhakta said. “Getting the University stakeholders’ buy-in and student input was a big part in making sure this was an efficient process.” Psychology sophomore Madison Boothe said construction on campus has forced her to find new ways to class before, but the project will improve West Mall. “A new entrance to campus will be better than a fountain that’s never turned on,” Boothe said. “This area will be easier to walk through and the sign will increase the popularity of the area.”
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Leasing an apartment in West Campus? Good luck. By Spencer Buckner Associate Editor
As my roommates and I were rushed through signing our leases and choosing our apartment at Skyloft, we took a brief look at our future floor plan. While well-meaning, our leasing adviser — another UT student — failed to tell us that the unmarked rectangles extending nearly three feet into two of our rooms were massive concrete pillars. She also never mentioned that what looked like our unit’s pantry was actually an inaccessible utility closet or that the master bathroom was larger than two of the other bedrooms. Our developer took advantage of our inexperience and roped us into an apartment much different than the one we thought we leased. Longhorns looking to lease must stay diligent while navigating West Campus real estate. Like with many ill-informed Longhorns that pour into West Campus looking for housing, developer-generated urgency pressured us into signing. First, leasing agents told us there were only two four-bedroom apartments left. A week later, another agent said there were ten. My roommates and I felt we had to act quickly, regardless of the real number. Gary Still, associate general manager of Aspen Heights, another new West Campus development, told me his building ran out of units in January 2018. He said other apartments sold out last November. This results in real-estate whiplash: forcing students who have just moved into their current living spaces to immediately find a new one. “We don’t want anybody to feel like we’re car salesmen or anything,” Still said. “We want everybody to be comfortable with the decisions they’re making.” Not all developers are as courteous. I talked to
Rylan Maksoud, a Plan II sophomore, who took on the predatory leasing tactics of University House — another private West Campus apartment complex. When apartment-hunting last September, Maksoud said a University House agent told him that unless he signed the same night he toured, his monthly rate would go up two percent every day afterwards — a tactic sometimes used by leasing agencies to pressure would-be
a public jury in November. Maksoud’s fight with University House reminds us that in the game of West Campus real estate, we must never forget that profit comes first and comfort second. As students who are often woefully inexperienced with leasing, we must take nothing for granted when looking for a place to live. Make sure you’re assigned a specific unit and not just given a generic lease — something that came back to haunt Maksoud when his was terminated. If the unit you’re looking at exists, ask for a tour of it. If it is under construction, or cannot be toured, make sure to get the floor plan. Still encourages renters to ask leasing agents questions until they’re comfortable making a decision. Maksoud urges renters to remember that if the things you’re promised aren’t guaranteed in your lease, don’t act surprised if you don’t get them. My roommate’s family is still lobbying Campus Advantage, Skyloft’s management company, for rent reduction to compensate for the pillar that has rendered nearly a quarter of his room useless. So far, Campus Advantage has only offered them a laughable compensation — a smaller bed and a folding desk. Though many residents have been in the building for a little over a week, Skyloft, which declined to comment, has annette meyer | the daily texan staff already given its tenants renewal forms. Urgency tenants into quickly signing their lease. is the cornerstone of West Campus housing. It should “I burst out laughing,” Maksoud said. “I come as no surprise that students who have been in looked around, and everyone was looking at me. their apartments for no more than a week feel presApparently, it was not a joke.” sured to sign on for another year. At least this time, Maksoud said that after University House overhowever, they’ll have some idea of what they’re booked and illegally terminated the leases of Makgetting themselves into. soud and several others, he sued them. He is in the Buckner is a Plan II and journalism sophomore. middle of a legal battle that will be tried in front of He is an associate editor.
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University should amend its Global Cultures flag requirement
Longoria says coming to UT was a culture shock, for many reasons. He didn’t have the money to take part in quintessential college experiences like everyone around him did. “I just felt like I was a little bit more different than Students from underprivileged areas need better everyone else,” Longoria said. transitional programs to assimilate into UT. Longoria’s attendance at UT is financially deA successful college career consists of several unpendent on a combination of need-based scholarwritten prerequisites. Beyond GPA requirements ships and grants but even with outside support, he and ideal test scores, there are less-discussed fihad to take on a part-time job to make ends meet nancial and social barriers that hinder the success during school. of students from underserved areas. Not being able “I sit down in a classroom to take part in conventional and everyone looks differcollege activities can decrease ent from me — the way they student’s incentives to sucdress, the way they act,” ceed in other ways, making Longoria said. them less likely to interact Parents of financially with other students, teachers disadvantaged college stuand the University culture. dents have little to offer in Eri Longoria is a finance I sit down in a classterms of guidance at colsenior from Mission, Texas, room and everyone lege. There are no legacies a city in the south Texas reto live up to, no names to gion of the Rio Grande Vallooks different from drop and few professional ley which recently ranked me — the way they connections to provide. the third-least educated in Although there are prothe U.S. The region of South dress, the way they act.” grams which encourage unTexas Longoria hails from is derprivileged students to apalso one of the poorest cities ply to schools like UT, the help in America, with an average stops once the students get in. household income of $31,077 Guy Bailey is the first president of The Uniand nearly 40 percent of households within the versity of Texas-Rio Grande Valley. Bailey, who region living below the poverty line. In stark contrast to Longoria’s hometown, Austin has also served as president at the University of Alabama and Texas Tech University, said UTRGV is one of the most educated cities in America, with students have significant and unique disadvanover double the rate of degree holders and median tages compared to students from other regions. household income. Underprivileged students who “The biggest difference in Valley students is we attend UT have financial barriers that can limit their have more students here with significant financial social opportunities. A study published in the 2004 British Jour- need,” Bailey said. “Two-thirds of our students are Pell Grant eligible and that means they can expect nal of Psychological confirmed financial diffilow contribution from their families.” culties increase levels of anxiety and depresBailey says these disadvantages aren’t always recsion as well as affect academic performance of ognized by universities since they are not directly reuniversity students. One option to help underprivileged students as- lated to the cost of attendance. However, they highly determine the level of success available for students. similate into a college environment is a transitional Students from disadvantaged areas who attend summer program for underprivileged and first-genschools away from home are even more vulneraeration students, such as the one offered at Boston ble, because the students and faculty around them College. The Options Through College program proare less inclined to sympathize with their unique vides resources and information for students who struggles. Universities located in highly educated might need extra guidance when starting college and wealthy regions like Austin should have tranand provides a support system made up of other students with similar backgrounds. The program also sitional programs for these students to assimilate into college. provides financial assistance in the form of waived Thomas is a journalism senior from McAllen. housing fees, funded social events and tailored She is an associate editor. academic counseling for students.
“This course was never designed for journalism majors only,” Chyi said. “We are not teaching you how to report on global issues, but through the issues we have selected, we try to show how diverse this universe actually is.” As Apollo 8 reached the moon, the crew Eventually, everything that happens around found something they never expected: menthe world will have a direct impact on everyone’s tal clarity. The “overview effect” experienced lives. Howevby the crew er, students means that should not as one looks expect that by down on taking a class earth from they can make space, they a direct change are overcome on these issues. by a sense According to of unity and Chyi, simply awareness of understanding our planet’s what lies bebig picture. yond student We must comfort zones understand and becoming issues across aware repthe globe, but resents the first we don’t alnecessary step ways achieve — something that fundathat every stumental undent has the derstanding. power to do. To satisfy the Kori WooGlobal Culten, a recent tures flag, graduate who UT-Austin took Chyi’s class only requires last Spring, urgstudents to audrey williams | the daily texan staff es all students complete one to consider course. The taking Chyi’s course or at least a similar course. eligible courses often do not explore global “I think it is really easy to get stuck inside of issues. Obviously, everyone at UT cannot be ourselves and our everyday lives,” Wooten said. launched into space to experience the “over“The class really brings in awareness to what’s view effect.” However, it is imperative the University pushes its students toward this same going on around you and to issues that maybe you can impact somehow — whether it is recycognitive awareness by amending the Globcling or saving water or not buying really cheap al Cultures flag requirement to require the clothes because that promotes cheap labor.” course used to fulfill the requirement focus on The University took a great step in making a global issues. Global Cultures flag a graduation requirement, Associate professor Iris Chyi teaches a course but it can go a step further. If UT required stucalled Domestic Issues and Global Perspectives, dents to complete a course on global issues, which she designed to allow students to discuss the University would not only be preparing and explore current global and domestic issues. students to face real world problems, but it Although it is a journalism course, Chyi stresswould also be opening students’ minds to what es the importance of all students, regardless of it means to be an American. major, taking a class like hers. It is not a skills McWhorter is a journalism junior. She is an class and the topics covered are relevant to associate editor. everyone, according to Chyi.
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brooke crim | the daily texan staff Tom Herman looks on as his team faces Oklahoma State on Oct. 21, 2017 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.
head coach.” Earlier in the press conference, Herman testified to the level of preparation that Ehlinger has going into Saturday’s season opener while also mentioning the potential that Buechele likely will see on the field this year. “We feel extremely good about our quarterback situation,” Herman said. “Sam has certainly embraced being the starting quarterback and has had a good week of practice. Shane Buechele, to his credit … what a team guy. He’s gone out and competed everyday. The odds and chances of his number being called at some point whether it be the first game, second game, whenever, that the odds are very high that his number is going to be called, and he’s going to be ready if his number is called.”
Playcalling by committee
As the Longhorns’ victory in the Texas Bowl faded from recent memory and the spring game approached, many fans began to ask who would handle the playcalling duties on offense after offensive coordinator Tim Beck was criticized throughout the majority of last season. Herman didn’t provide much clarity on the situation, saying that the responsibilities won’t run through any particular coach. “We’ll all be calling plays on offense,” Herman said. “It’s the same that went into the decision last year. Again, there is not a play that gets called or suggested that does not have veto power by the head football coach Tom Herman. So I will be in charge of making
sure that the plays that are run are the plays that we feel as an offensive staff are the ones that will be the most successful in said situation.” As for where the blame will lie when the Longhorn faithful comes unhinged at some point this season, Herman looked into the cameras filming the news conference and sent a message. “Fans, the minute this offense gets a hangnail, blame me and the offensive staff,” Herman said.
The Maryland Investigation
While the investigation into the coaching staff at Maryland following the death of offensive lineman Jordan McNair is still ongoing, Herman said the issue is something that hasn’t even been discussed with his players heading into this weekend’s matchup with the Terrapins. “There has been zero talk about that in our program, other than the fact that you better be ready for a dogfight versus a really good Power Five opponent,” Herman said. Last year’s brutal loss to Maryland in the season opener at home seemed to set the tone for the entire season as the team only managed to register a 7–6 record. That’s another reason why this team’s focus has been such an emphasis for Herman and the rest of his staff. “This is a team in Maryland that they don’t think they can beat you,” Herman said. “They know they can beat you because they have. There’s a lot of guys on that team at Maryland that know that they’ve beaten Texas.”
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Austin scores future in Major League Soccer after successful City Council vote By Ross Burkhart @ross_burkhart
It’s official — a professional sports team is on its way to Austin for the first time in history. For months, the city has followed speculation that a Major League Soccer team would be arriving in Austin pending a stadium proposal. The Austin City Council approved the latest proposal by a vote of 7-4 on Aug. 15. The proposed 20,000-seat venue will be located on a 24-acre, McKalla Place property owned by the city in North Austin near The Domain. While not official, the Columbus Crew is the franchise most likely to become Austin’s newest attraction on account of the stadium financing being made possible through a partnership with Precourt Sports Ventures, a group controlled by Crew owner Anthony Precourt. After the City Council reached its decision, PSV said in a statement that they were “extremely pleased” with the outcome of the vote. “We wish to express our gratitude to the Austin City Council for passing today’s momentous resolutions,” the group said. “We thank council for acknowledging the groundswell of support to help bring MLS to Austin.” Mayor Steve Adler, who PSV also thanked in its statement, displayed
unwavering support for the team. “I can’t wait until we are all wearing the same jersey celebrating the first championship of Austin,” Adler said, per the Austin American-Statesman. Last Wednesday, news broke that
We wish to express our gratitude to the Austin City Council for passing today’s momentous resolutions. We thank council for acknowledging the groundswell of support to help bring MLS to Austin. STEVE ADLER AUSTIN MAYOR
the squad heading to the state capitol will be named Austin FC. The club also revealed its patch, which displays two intertwining oak trees, “stands for the bond between club and city.” While many Austin residents are
ecstatic about the deal finally being passed, a group known as “Save The Crew” has worked to build support in order to keep the team in Columbus, Ohio. The Crew was founded in 1996 as one of the original MLS soccer clubs. Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther posted a series of tweets regarding the new stadium deal the afternoon of the approval. “When MLS and PSV indicated they wanted a downtown sports stadium, we entered into negotiations in good faith, rallying private investors and public support — including commitments for 10,000 season ticket holders for 2019 — to develop a comprehensive stadium plan. Unfortunately, MLS and PSV have not operated with the same intentions. The McKalla Place site proposal in Austin, for example, sits more than 10 miles from the city’s center — three times the distance between the Columbus Crew’s current stadium and downtown. We will continue our fight to keep the Crew where it belongs — in Columbus. #glorytocolumbus.” Precourt has previously expressed his desire to have soccer played in Austin during the 2019 season, but a potential temporary training and playing facility has yet to be decided on. The deal mentions that the McKalla Place stadium is expected to cost $200 million and is projected to be completed in 2021.
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Texas head coach Tom Herman’s opening remarks echoed sentiments of football fans across the country this week: “It’s good to be back.” At Herman’s first weekly news conference of the regular season on Monday, the second-year Longhorn coach described the program’s atmosphere just as he has done since spring practice. “This is an exciting time,” Herman said. “I haven’t had this much fun in a training camp in a long time. I can’t remember the last time I had this much fun with a group of guys. I don’t think I’ve been around a closer group of guys, either.” In the 45-minute availability, Herman discussed the depth chart released by the program Monday, the deciding factor in the quarterback competition and much more. Here are the biggest takeaways:
The “hardest decision” of Herman’s Longhorn coaching career
It’s been one week since Herman announced sophomore Sam Ehlinger as the starting quarterback for week one at Maryland. On Monday, he elaborated on what went into the decision he made along with his staff. However, it was primarily junior Shane Buechele — newly deemed QB2 — who dominated the quarterback discussion as Herman reiterated the choice was not an easy one. “Shane made it very difficult to make the decision,” Herman said. “Probably the hardest decision I’ve had to make as a
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McKnight blends toughness with love Yancy McKnight is Texas football’s not-so-secret weapon. By Alex Briseño @AlexxBriseno
Strength and conditioning coach Yancy McKnight watched on as the defensive line dominated the offensive line for several reps during blocking drills at a practice on Aug. 7. Recently hired offensive line coach Herb Hand was visibly frustrated, while senior defensive end Charles Omenihu started chirping at the offensive line. McKnight was visibly entertained by what was unfolding in front of him. “We need some assholes out here,” McKnight said laughingly, as players on both sides of the ball lined back up for another rep. McKnight didn’t have a dog in the fight. He was simply pleased at the sight of one player overpowering the other. That’s what he was brought to the 40 Acres to do. McKnight arrived as a part of head coach Tom Herman’s staff from the University of Houston two years ago. Since then, Herman has praised him for his contributions in the weight room any chance he gets. After just one offseason of McKnight’s workouts, the team lost 525 pounds of body fat and added 385 pounds of muscle mass, but McKnight’s contribution off the field isn’t measured as easily. “He’s as good as I’ve been around at blending toughness with relatability,” Herman said in a news conference on Aug. 2. “… He’s a guy that can be so hard on our players but they also know that the reason he is, is because he loves them and he has their best interest in mind.” That’s McKnight’s way of doing things, and it works. Texas football released a video of a moment in the weight room earlier this year. Every player on the roster crowded around sophomore Marqez Bimage who successfully squatted 700 pounds. Bimage’s teammates immediately broke out into absolute mayhem.
joshua guenther | the daily texan file Yancy McKnight, Texas’ strength-and-conditioning coach, contributes to the Longhorns in ways that can’t be measured in numbers. He specializes in blending toughness on the field with love off the field.
They’ve just got to know you’ve got their back. That requires long hours. That requires early mornings and spending extra time with them.”
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“People are just so happy to see our teammates get personal records or squat that much weight,” junior wide receiver Collin Johnson said. “That’s unreal. That’s unheard of. When he does it, I feel like I do it too. That’s the whole team atmosphere. When he got under that bar with 700 pounds on it, we were all ready to see him do it.” What the team’s celebration said about the culture that McKnight and the Longhorn coaching staff have instilled is nearly as impressive as Bimage’s 700-pound squat. Herman confidently said McKnight is “as good as there is in the country” and was adamant that this was stated without hyperbole. McKnight was later asked about what the secret was to unlocking the perfect combination of toughness and relatability that Herman attributed him with. He spent a decent chunk of time answering the question but returned to three words: consistency, discipline
and time. “Some of these guys come from different backgrounds,” McKnight said. “So when you can offer that and then they know you care about them — they’ve got to filter through that sometimes, you’ve got to explain some things to them, especially the young guys. That’s the blend of being tough and firm and not going over the line per se.” The Longhorns have completed their second offseason under McKnight, and while his job is never over, it’s fair to say he’s been successful at Texas thus far. And not just because of the numbers posted in the weight room. “They’ve just got to know you’ve got their back,” McKnight said. “That requires long hours. That requires early mornings and spending extra time with them. That’s the stuff you’ve got to do as a coach — strength coach or football coach it doesn’t matter, but the good ones, that’s what they do.”
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Horoscopes for first day of class By Brooke Sjoberg @sj0b3rg
It is the first day of a new semester, and depending on your birthday, you may be ready to take the day head-on or forego academic pursuits in favor of a good Netflix binge. For a sneak peek into your first day of the 2018 fall semester, scroll down to your sign to find out if the stars are aligned in your favor.
Capricorn:
As one of the most responsible signs, you will find yourself waking up at a reasonable time to get to your classes. If you’re unlucky enough to have homework, you will complete it in time to meet your deadlines.
Aquarius:
A rebel without a cause, you will roll out of bed resenting the end of summer with no one to blame. Although you will get to class on time, you will spend the majority of class with your attention split between Twitter and your professor.
Pisces:
Thoroughly invested in lending a helping hand, you will find yourself five minutes late to class after helping your roommate look for lost car keys. After your classes are over for the day, you’ll call your mom to talk about classes and family.
Aries:
Excited at the prospects offered with the start of a new semester, you will arrive to class five minutes early. In true Aries fashion, you may find yourself committing to more than you can handle, between student organizations, sports teams and study groups. Be careful not to spread yourself too thin!
Taurus:
Despite being kept up all night by your worries of what is to come with the new semester, you will make it to class on time. In your worry, you have likely acquired every school supply known to man and aren’t afraid to brandish a highlighter in defense of your sanity. Deep breaths, Taurus.
Gemini:
True to Gemini fashion, you will waltz into your 8 a.m. with Starbucks in hand, claiming to have
been slowed by traffic. Unbothered by your own tardiness, you will spend the majority of class on your phone, tweeting about how much you don’t want to be there.
Cancer:
In the event your professors leave their Canvas courses unpublished, you may not even go to class. If the professor doesn’t publish the class, you won’t even want to go, as this directly conflicts with your philosophy of maintaining commitments and your desire to stay home. Enjoy your Netflix binge!
Leo:
Being the most courageous sign, you are unfazed by the eyes following you as you exit the class you’ve accidentally been sitting in for 15 minutes — even though you are not taking American Literature. You are also brave enough to walk into the correct class 20 minutes late and stare down your professor who is giving you a dirty look for being so late.
Virgo:
Virgo season is upon us! You will likely find yourself heading to class late, nursing a hangover from behind your sunglasses. After returning home for a nap, you will likely be getting ready to head out for another birthday bash. Just be sure to leave the ibuprofen on your nightstand.
Libra:
A classic overachiever, you will arrive 15 minutes early to class with their syllabus pre-highlighted. During class, you’re going to be the student pooling people together on Canvas for a study-buddy group message.
Scorpio:
You will make an honest attempt at going to class, but upon arriving on campus, all of your desire to go will evaporate with the high temperatures. You’ll likely buy some Starbucks in the Texas Union and hang out on the third floor, watching Vine compilations.
Sagittarius:
On the off chance the weather proves favorable, you will spend the majority of class daydreaming about places to take their dog. Later in the day, you’ll most likely find them throwing a frisbee to their pooch in Zilker Park.
Buying textbooks can be especially stressful when you also have tuition, rent and a car bill to pay off, but don’t allow them to be the source of your debt because you are too unmotivated to find deals. In order to relieve a little stress, The Daily Texan has compiled a list of seven different ways to save money on textbooks.
1. Buy used
It’s tempting to march into the college bookstore and spend money on overpriced textbooks out of convenience, but just because your professor’s name is on it, does not mean that you can’t find it somewhere else. As soon as you receive your syllabi for all of your classes, search the ISBN numbers on Amazon or Chegg. Buying used is not only a great way to save money on books, but if you are the type to highlight every other word, buying used is better as opposed to renting because you don’t want to pay a hefty fee when you return a half-highlighted book.
2. Wait
For those who stress about being unprepared for the first day of class and still haven’t purchased the “required” reading materials, don’t fret because you may not need your textbook at all. The professor may specifically say the book is unnecessary as long as you show up to class every day, or you can ask people who have taken the class before on UT Facebook groups. The moral of the story is, you should go to class. Note: If the professor said it is necessary, buy the book used or rent it.
plenty of websites that allow you to rent books including Amazon, Chegg and Barnes & Noble. The University Co-op also has the option of renting. While renting can be the cheapest option for some textbooks, if you return the book late you might as well have purchased it in the first place. So mark your calendar or set a reminder on your phone.
4. Buy through Facebook
There is a Facebook page called UT Buy/Sell/Trade/ Free used exclusively by thousands of UT students. It’s not uncommon for students to make posts about for-sale books or about help for textbooks for certain classes. Take advantage of this outlet because you might be able to score a good deal on used textbooks.
5. Download PDF versions online
If all else fails, you might be able to find a PDF online available to download for free or at least a less expensive price than buying a physical copy. Amazon has the option to download e-textbooks and e-books for the Kindle.
ThejPerry-Castañeda Library may smell like your grandparents’ basement, but its large book collection may be worth the trip from your West Campus apartment to find the resources you need for a research project. Although searching through the PCL may take longer than a five-minute trip to the Co-0p, this option will be easier on your wallet.
7. Sell when you’re done
Don’t leave your textbooks to collect dust on your closet floor. Although you’ll never open up your Spanish grammar book again, someone else will. Sell your books on the UT Buy/Sell/Trade/Free page on Facebook. Trade with your roommates. Try to see what the Co-op will give you for them. Check Chegg online , and based on the ISBN number, they will give you an estimate on how much the book is worth. It may be tempting to take notes or doodle in your textbooks, but remember the resale value goes down the more desecrated your book is!
6. Check the library for resources
3. Rent
If you are not the type who writes all over the textbook, renting textbooks is the way to go. There are
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For a lot of people, the first year of college is overflowing with new experiences, such as living with someone who isn’t a parent or a sibling for the first time. Many students find this to be a source of anxiety as move-in day approaches. In spite of this, Duren resident assistant Steven Santoyo said most roommate pairings work out. “I had 60 residents last year and 55 this year, and I’m happy to have dealt with roommate conflicts only three times,” communication studies senior Santoyo said. “The most common reason for friction is when
the student doesn’t know quite know how to talk to their roommate about what is bothering them … usually it’s something minor that is bothering them that over time accumulates to a major problem.” To prevent minor problems from growing into major ones, studio art sophomore Piper Fisk said early and frequent communication is key. “My roommate wouldn’t do the dishes or take out the trash,” Fisk said. “It’s hard because when you straight up address it to them, of course in the moment they’re going to say that they’ll do better. Talk to them once up front, but if the issue keeps coming up, start texting them reminders every day.” Living with someone for the first time, even a close lauren iBanez
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Rod Talavera, junior, locks his bike up before heading to Gregory Gym. Talavera rides his bike on campus for convenient transportation from his apartment.
How to safely bike, scooter around Austin, campus By Lisa Dreher @lisa_dreher97
Austin is a dense city, so freshmen and other incoming UT students biking or trying the new Lime and Bird dockless scooters need to know how to navigate campus and downtown. Laura Dierenfield, a division manager within the Austin Transportation Department, said with the growth of dockless mobility, people need to make sure they are using these services safely.
“Part of doing that is being visible and communicating with drivers,” Dierenfield said. Dierenfield said using the bike lanes is preferred, although bikes and scooters are allowed on streets with speed limits of 35 mph or less. Riders must be outside the “door zone” of parked cars to avoid car doors swinging open, and bicyclists should only ride on sidewalks for short periods at a walking pace. Dierenfield also said part of being predictable is using the “scan and signal” method.
“What it means is look behind you and see what is behind you, signal and then look again before you actually make that maneuver,” Dierenfield said. Communicating would be making eye contact with drivers, Dierenfield said. James Lentz is president of the UT Campus Bike Alliance, which advocates for bike safety and access on campus. Lentz moved from Boston to Austin and said students should practice biking around to adapt to a new environment. “Just get a bike and bike
around campus,” civil engineering junior Lentz said. “If they know someone already who is biking around downtown, meet up with them and pick a route.” Wentz said another common mistake is checking your phone or listening to music. Students can join the Bike Alliance’s “bike buddies” program to pair with an experienced bicyclist. UT Orange Bike Project shop offers rental bikes and helps students perform basic repairs. For protecting your bike, UTPD Corporal Le’Patrick Moore said U-locks best lock
bike frames, and students should lock their tires with a cable. Moore also said bike thefts often happen in the fall. “September is usually when the school year starts, so that’s when all the bikes are coming in,” Moore said. “That’s when all the thieves are trying to find bikes that are easy targets.” Moore said Duren Hall often gets targeted because it is secluded, so places such as Speedway are better to store bikes. “Put your bike in a place that has a lot of foot traffic and a place that’s well lit,” Moore said.
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Guidelines to know when adding, dropping courses this semester By Tehreem Shahab @tuhrem
Students have different options to drop classes at any point in the semester depending on when they make the decision to drop a class, said Kelly Frazer, the School of Undergraduate Studies’ senior academic advisor. According to the University’s add/drop policy, students can add and drop a class online between the first and fourth class days. Between the fourth and 12th class days, students can drop a class online, but to add a course, they will need to go to the school’s department and request to be added. Classes dropped between the first and 12th class days can be refunded. In exceedingly rare circumstances, classes can be added after the 12th class day, but Frazer said instructors are not required to help newly added students make up past assignments. “It would have to be at the consent of the instructor, consent of the department,” Frazer said. Classes dropped between the 12th class day and the mid-semester deadline for academic reasons are considered academic drops. These drops show up as a “Q” on the student’s transcript and count toward the state’s six-drop limit. After the mid-semester deadline, students can obtain a One Time Exception drop, which counts as a regular academic drop, or they can drop a class for nonacademic reasons. Nonacademic drops are also “Q” drops but do not count toward the limit of six. Reasons for nonacademic drops include death in the family or severe illness. Frazer said for nonacademic drops, some schools require documentation. For nonacademic drops for medical reasons, students can obtain documentation through the Counseling and Mental Health Center or University
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Add/Drop Deadlines August 29 – September 4 Students can add/drop a class online. • Will not show up on the student’s transcript as a Q drop • Will not count towards the 6 allowed
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Health Services. “Students can do what is a medical course load reduction,” Frazer said. “In the case of the School of Undergraduate Studies, if a student requests a medical course load reduction and that request is approved through the CMHC or UHS, we honor that.” Assistant registrar Bethany Bell said students often don’t know about the “swap” option available in the University registration system. “Oftentimes, we have a lot of students say, ‘I dropped
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this class in order to add this class, but now that class is closed,’” Bell said. “We always say, ‘Next time use a swap option,’ so only drop if you can successfully be added to that other course.” Frazer said students should also be cognizant of how dropping a class could affect their degree progress. “Sometimes courses are really sequenced and the degree plan is really structured, and dropping one thing could sort of cause a ripple effect moving forward,” Frazer said.
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From Harry Potter to fly fishing: Explore unconventional clubs By Meara Isenberg @mearaannee
ashley ephraim | the daily texan staff CapMetro provides an alternative and cost-effective solution to students that commute to classes and around the city.
Get around for free with public transportation removed one of the UT shuttles, the (653), which used to go on Red River, but now the 10 is doing that.” Stern said other changes impactGetting around Austin without a ing UT students include route 18 and car can be difficult, and with more route 5. than 80 bus routes, navigating the “Route 18 used to turn in by the Six CapMetro bus system can be confusPack, but now you have to catch it on ing for new students. MLK, and the best place to catch it CapMetro is free with a student would be at the Blanton,” Stern said. ID, and SURE Ride provides students “Route 5 used to go through Speedwith free Lyfts home from main camway and come down to Dean Keeton pus from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. and then The Drag, but now the 5 Lonny Stern, the special projstays on Lamar.” ects coordinator for CapMetro, said When buses are not as available, he recommends students downSURE Ride allows students to order load the CapMetro app to learn the a free Lyft ride home from campus, bus system. said Blanca Gamez, assistant direc“You can trip plan on it, you can buy tor of Parking and Transportation tickets on it and Services. you can see next “Whether departure inforyou’re in the limation,” Stern brary working in said. “We also groups on projhave open data, Don’t be afraid to get lost. ects or attending so for whatevevent that is er wayfinding You do have your phone, an happening here apps you use, and you can on campus, the such as Apple University is very Maps or Google always call an Uber or much alive and Maps, you can call someone to help you thriving past 11 see the transit Gamez instructions.” figure out where you are. p.m.,” said. “SURE Ride For students Just go do it. is set up to where living on camit will provide pus looking to you with a free make a grocery M A R I A N H A M I LT O N ride home from run to HEB, NURSING SOPHOMORE campus only.” they should To receive the take route 10, free ride through Stern said. Lyft, students must sign up for SURE “Route 10 runs on San Jacinto by Ride through the Parking and Transthe stadium and also on Red River,” portation website, Gamez said. Stern said. “It will take you to the “If you go the SURE Ride website Hancock Center and it will take you … it will show you exactly how to regto the Mueller HEB. Other routes will ister for the program,” Gamez said. take you to other grocery stores.” “Any student can sign up as long as Route 20 goes to the airport. To go they are actively enrolled.” to Zilker Park, students should take Nursing sophomore Marian Hamilroute 803, Stern said. ton said she got the hang of the bus For returning students, CapMetro system after getting lost a few times added changes to routes as part of as a freshman. their “Cap Remap.” “Don’t be afraid to get lost,” Ham“Route 20 used to go by the stadiilton said. “You do have your phone, um, but we moved it to The Drag beand you can always call an Uber or cause if you are going to the airport, call someone to help you figure out it’s a lot easier to make that connecwhere you are. Just go do it.” tion on The Drag,” Stern said. “We
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friend, could potentially reveal personality quirks that were previously hidden. “My roommate’s boyfriend was really into couponing, and he basically moved in with us,” economics sophomore Hannah Smith said. “Every time there was a sale at H-E-B, I would come
home and the fridge would be full of like Lean Cuisine.” Other sources of friction between roommates can be more serious. Business sophomore Landry Harmon said there were periods of time when he had to avoid talking to his roommate altogether. “He always needed someone to talk to,” Harmon said. “He basically made the living room his second room. There were points
From sports clubs to religion clubs, there are plenty of ways to get involved on UT’s campus. But what about a “Harry Potter”-themed service organization or a club that meets up to eat at Austin restaurants together? Yup, UT has those, too. With about 1,200 student organizations on campus, there’s no shortage of unconventional clubs to choose from. Claire Norris, president of Keep Austin Wizard, said she initially joined the organization as a fan of the “Harry Potter” books, but quickly realized there was more to the club than just discussing the series. “It’s not just a fan club about ‘Harry Potter,” said Norris, a radio-television-film senior. “It’s also an opportunity to do volunteering and community service and work on actual issues. That’s something that’s become a lot more interesting to me.” By tabling with “butterbeer,” a drink straight out of the books made with cream soda, caramel and whipped cream, Norris said the club raises money for organizations that promote literacy and education in Austin.
where I would go into my backpack and get my noise-cancelling headphones, put them on like I was listening to music, and put my head down to walk through the living room so he wouldn’t hold me hostage for 30 minutes.” If roommate difficulties reach a boiling point, UT offers resources to those looking for outside help. Students can speak to their resident assistant, set up an appointment at the
While the club currently has about five members, according to Norris, the smaller group size does not keep the team from volunteering at places such as the Inside Books Project, which promotes literacy and education within the Texas prison system by mailing books to prisoners. Also uniting students with a specific interest, the Texas Fly Fishing Club was started last spring to help students bond over fishing with artificial fly bait, club president Riley Carew said. “Fly Fishing is a much more difficult way of fishing,” said Carey, an international relations and global studies senior. “Instead of casting with one fluid stroke, you have to build up your cast with the line, going back and forth with the fly … and place it in the exact spot where you want it for the fish to bite.” Carew said the group currently is made up of about 25 men but is open to anyone to join. Also available for students to join this fall, Coders Across Disciplines is meant to bring students from schools across campus together to learn more about how coding fits into their specific fields, club president Carl Karouta said. While the club includes
STEM majors, chemical engineering senior Karouta said it also brings in students from other majors such as economics and linguistics. “Some people are interested in natural language processing, (which is) how companies like Google and others will interpret your speech and process that natural kind of speech to literally (form) words out of it,” Karouta said. “That’s what linguists care about, but it’s also a heavy software application.” Another group on campus is bringing students together using the ultimate unifier: food. The Dinner Club, founded by advertising senior John Parker, is a club that meets up at new and classic restaurants around Austin. Parker said the club usually sees around seven people show up to eat and has checked out eateries such as Hula Hut, Lucky Robot and Blue Dahlia Bistro. Through sitting down and enjoying a meal, Parker said he has seen students from different backgrounds get to know each other. “It’s meant to be kind of relaxing, and a space for people to meet each other,” Parker said. “(Food) gives you something to share and talk about, and conversation just goes from there.”
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Counseling and Mental Health Center or visit the University Ombuds Offices, which teaches RAs how to mediate friction between roommates. As a last resort, it is possible to request a roommate change. “I have only recommended a room change once,” Santoyo said. “It’s a big move, however, because there is no guarantee they will receive a new room in the same hall they’re living in.”
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Above all, the key to living successfully with someone is patience, Fisk said. “Whenever you guys meet each other, at least give some time for everybody to settle in,” Fisk said. “Everybody is kind of weird at first. People are totally in a different atmosphere, totally new to this, so people are not going to perform or do things the way that they will for the rest of the year.”
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ALEX BRISEÑO & ROSS BURKHART SPORTS EDITORS @TEXANSPORTS
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2018
FOOTBALL
Herman named in 2014 strip club incident OSU spokesman confirms Herman attended strip club with Zach Smith. By Ross Burkhart @ross_burkhart
Ohio State University spokesman Chris Davey has confirmed that Texas head coach Tom Herman was the previously unnamed assistant coach who accompanied former Ohio State wide receivers coach Zach Smith to a Florida strip club in May 2014, according to a report from The Columbus Dispatch released Tuesday. Ohio State released a document stating, “In May 2014, in connection with an out-of-town recruiting trip to Florida, Zach Smith ran up a significant bill at a local strip club along with another OSU football coach and one or more high school coaches.” Herman served as Ohio State’s offenisve coordinator from 2012–2014. On Aug. 17, college football insider Brett McMurphy reported that Smith had sex with a female staff member
in his office at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center in Columbus, Ohio, in addition to ordering sex toys that were delivered to the complex. McMurphy tweeted five days later that Smith spent $600 at a Florida strip club with an unnamed Ohio State coach during a recruiting trip in May 2014. Davey confirmed Tuesday to The Columbus Dispatch that Herman was, in fact, the unnamed assistant coach in McMurphy’s initial report. Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer was suspended three games for his knowledge of and lack of discipline toward Smith for multiple domestic violence allegations in 2015. Meyer was aware of the strip club visit and warned Smith he would be fired if it happened again, according to McMurphy’s tweet. Smith was fired by Meyer on July 24 after a ruling from an Ohio judge said he was a danger to his family. A spokesperson from the University of Texas did not immediately respond to multiple requests for comment on the report.
gabriel lopez | the daily texan file Tom Herman walks down the sideline during Texas’ 51-41 loss to Maryland at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in 2017. He was identified as the unnamed assistant coach in the report mentioning a Florida strip club.
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Texas steals White from powerhouse By Ross Burkhart @ross_burkhart
On the morning of June 25, Mike White was in the process of recruiting for the Oregon Ducks at a softball camp in Colorado. Twenty-four hours later, he stood at a podium wearing burnt orange at an introductory news conference after getting named as Texas’ next softball head coach. The introductory press conference on June 26 marked the first time in 22 years that Texas
softball has seen a captain at the helm other than Connie Clark. As White took the podium following an introduction from Chris Del Conte, vice president and athletics director, members of his family and six Texas softball players watched on. “It took a lot to get me out of Oregon,” White said during his introductory press conference. “I’m excited to be here. The opportunity is second to none. There were a lot of coaches that wanted this job, but it needs more than that. It needs someone that is going to pour their
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heart and soul into it, and that’s what I’m going to do.” White arrived at the University of Oregon after the Ducks finished their 2009 season with an abysmal 16–34 record. One season after White took over, the Ducks improved to 35–21 and 42–16 the following year. This trend continued until Oregon made an appearance in the Women’s College World Series — just three years into White’s campaign.
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alex briseño | the daily texan file Head coach Mike White addresses the media during his introductory news conference on June 26 at the Carpenter-Winkel Centennial Room.
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2018
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10 Twitter accounts highlighting UT, Austin lifestyle By Andrea Tinning @andreawinning
It’s easy for students to lose touch with their surroundings when school starts and homework starts piling up, but thanks to social media, it’s just as easy to stay engaged with events and news happening in Austin. To help juggle the worlds of being a diligent student and a fun-loving Austinite, The Daily Texan created a list of 10 Twitter accounts that every UT student should follow:
@VisitAustinTX
Unsure of what to do this weekend?This Twitter account has you covered with updates on events happening in Austin as well as lists of the best places to go for a swim or where to get the best queso.
@atxconcert
Want the scoop on what artists are playing in Austin? Not only will @atxconcert keep you from missing a chance to see your favorite band play live, you could also get a chance to win free tickets in their occasional ticket giveaways.
@SavvyStandard
Get deals and discounts at local restaurants by following @SavvyStandard on Twitter. You’ll be updated with ways to save money the next time you decide to treat yourself to a nice dinner in Austin.
@drafthouse
Follow the account for Alamo Drafthouse theatres in Austin and never miss out on special screenings or Q&A’s with screenwriters and directors ever again. What’s better than dinner and a movie? The opportunity to win free movie tickets via retweet — another benefit of having @drafthouse in your Twitter feed.
@UTAustinPolice
Stay up to date on crime happening in the campus area by following UTPD’s Twitter. This account exists to give students direct updates on emergency situations happening on and near campus.
@UT_SG
Be a part of what’s happening at UT by following student government! Find ways to get involved and participate in events on the 40 Acres and be in-the-know when student elections come around by following @UT_SG.
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Need a break from your usual Twitter feed? Let the personification of the UT Tower distract you with its whimsical musings, thoughtful questions, and occasional bell-associated onomatopoeia.
@TexasMascot
Show some school spirit and treat your Twitter feed to adorable photos of Bevo XV. As a new school year approaches, this account will keep you updated on where to find Bevo when he pays a visit to the 40 Acres.
@McConaughey
Once you follow UT’s official mascot, you need to follow the University’s unofficial one. Matthew McConaughey will keep you updated on his latest projects, including the Just Keep Livin Foundation, an organization created by Matthew and Camila McConaughey to empower high school students.
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| the daily texan staff 1. Tinisha Bonaby, an interface manager with the Red McCombs School of Business, takes a break from her workday. Outside the office, Bonaby roller skates with the Texas Rollergirls, ranked No. 6 by the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. 2. Bonaby attempts to pass members of the Hotrod Honeys during the 2018 Texas Rollergirls Championship bout on July 7. Bonaby competes as a jammer under the skater name “Freight Train”. The name was given to her after she slammed into a pack during a scrimmage and opponents went flying everywhere. 3. Bonaby exercises in the staff weight room at Gregory Gym. She routinely works out after work. If she is not in the gym, Bonaby is over at Bartholomew’s Roller Derby Track practicing with her team. 4. Tinisha line dances with her father James Bonaby III, left, at Grown Folks Roll on Aug. 18. Tinisha got involved with Houston Roller Derby when James passed along a flier from Montrose Skate shop. After skating in Houston for three seasons, Tinisha moved to Austin to compete with the Texas Rollergirls. joshua guenther
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Now, he has decided to leave the same program he led to five Women’s College World Series appearances during his nine-season stint. While White admitted that financial security played a major factor in his decision, there were also several other pieces to the puzzle. “Why not Texas?” White said. “I believe the University of Texas has every resource available to become a national power in softball. The recruiting base in Texas is tremendous, and the plans that Chris Del Conte has for the program and facility upgrades make Texas very appealing. I think it’s the right time in my career to make a move. I still have a lot of energy and time left to make an impact, and Texas has the backing and resources to do just that.” White’s track record for maintaining a collegiate powerhouse speaks for itself. The five Pac-12 championships and five Women’s College World Series appearances he brought to the program over nine seasons wasn’t a fluke. Now, he will have the opportunity to recruit players from Texas — a state that boasts arguably the best softball talent in the nation. “I asked Mike, ‘Why Texas?’” Del Conte said as he introduced White. “He said, ‘Because I can win a national championship at the University of Texas.’ Oregon is not known for softball. We have 1,300 young ladies that play softball in this state. We have some of the very best that come here. He took a program with no state talent and went to Oklahoma City (the Women’s College World Series) five times in a nine-year period of time.” White won’t be taking over a team that is in quite as bad of a position as Oregon was when he took over nine seasons ago, but White said he knows he has work to do when he takes over a Texas team that has failed to reach the Women’s College World Series every year since 2013. Now ready to lead a Texas team looking to build on a 33–26 record from the previous season, White said he is hoping to bring postseason success to Austin once again. “My first goal would be to make regionals, then host regionals, obviously, which is a big stepping stone,” White said. “Then hosting super regionals, which means you have to be in the top eight. That’s a big step, and it takes a little bit of time, but hopefully I can attract some players to come here to help fill out our squad and be competitive straight away.”
juan figueroa | the daily texan file Women’s basketball head coach Karen Aston yells during Texas’ 76-54 win over Kansas State at the Frank Erwin Center on Feb. 10. Aston’s squad finished the 2017–18 season with a 28–7 record.
Texas, Aston set sights on Big 12 title yet again By Stephen Wagner @stephenwag22
Mistakes are expected at summer practices. Turnovers, bad shots, missed layups, miscommunication — it all happens when a team plays together for the first time after a long summer. But if there’s one thing head coach Karen Aston won’t tolerate, it’s lack of effort. Aston looked sternly upon a practice inside Cooley Pavilion on an early August afternoon. She stood at halfcourt when she blew her whistle, interrupting the competition. “Jada! Get in for Jo. She’s standing around too much for me,” Aston instructed with her tone of disapproval. Aston’s discipline and no-nonsense philosophy are crucial to her transformation of Texas basketball. In her first season with the Longhorns, her team went 12–18 and finished eighth in the Big 12. That’s not the case anymore. Aston has turned the Longhorn program into a national contender every year that now has its sights set on a Big 12 Championship for the 2018–19 season. A major key to Aston’s past success is simple: recruiting, and not just from the high school level. With the addition of grad transfer
Danni Williams and an impressive freshman class, Texas hopes to have found the missing piece for a deep run in March. “I want to help Texas win the Big 12,” Williams said. “I want to help Texas get a ring.” The Texas A&M grad transfer brings with her a quick trigger and smooth stroke from the 3-point line. However, her transition to Texas was initially difficult. To change that, she spent the summer getting to know her former rivals who are now her teammates. “You don’t think about how long it takes to get comfortable, but some of the words she used to tell me earlier in the summer were, ‘I’m so uncomfortable,’” Aston told The Daily Texan. “Being here this summer was a huge help. There’s an undoubtable contribution that she’ll make to our team because of the way she can shoot the basketball.” Despite the “miraculous” offseason improvement of the sophomores and the pleasant surprise of the freshman class, Aston is still faced with the task of transitioning a traditionally guard-heavy team into one that revolves around post play. But this isn’t the Longhorns’ toughest challenge of the summer. That occurred when reports of incoming freshman Sedona Prince’s leg injury came flooding in. Prince suffered from a broken leg when she was competing on the United States under-18
team at the FIBA championships in Mexico City, but Aston remains confident in her team’s ability despite the blow to the roster. “We have depth at that position,” Aston said. “(Sedona) will bounce back. Her work ethic speaks for itself, and work is what it takes to come back from an injury.” Aston still plans on using the team’s size and athleticism to her advantage, pressing the value of her team’s depth and versatility. “I think that we have balance at every position and scoring ability at every position, and I think more than anything we have some depth at every position,” Aston said. “I do think we have some versatility in the post that we haven’t had, we can shoot some from the outside. That way we can stretch the floor.” Although this young team has a long voyage ahead of them as they attempt to surpass the accomplishments of last year’s team, associate head coach Jamie Carey isn’t thinking about March just yet. “We’re a long ways from the Sweet 16,” Carey said. “We’re just trying to focus on getting better every day. That’s your ultimate goal, of course, but it’s not where we’re at right now. We’re just trying to improve every day.” Texas’ quest to finally get past the Sweet 16 begins Nov. 8 when the Longhorns host Duquesne at the Frank Erwin Center for their season opener.