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Destiny Brannon, a first year health and society major, is happy that she made it to UT despite losing a scholarship that guaranteed her enrollment at the University.
This DeSoto valedictorian almost lost her chance to go to UT, but thanks to a GoFundMe — she can still go. By Jessica Regan @JessicaReganUT
After giving her commencement speech and graduating from DeSoto High School, Destiny Brannon abruptly lost not only her valedictorian title, but her certainty of attending UT. Brannon, a health and society freshman, received a scholarship for high school valedictorians that would allow her to afford UT after being named first in her class. The DeSoto School Board later revoked the title, citing a miscalculation. “I’ve always wanted to go to UT,” Brannon said. “I was just shocked (when I heard the title was revoked).”
In her valedictorian speech, Brannon criticized the DeSoto administration for a lack of trained teachers and a larger focus on sports than academics. Brannon and her mother Samantha Brannon said they believe the revised rankings were in retaliation to the speech. “We have teachers that don’t know what they’re doing and I mentioned that in my speech,” Brannon said. “The principal at the time suggested I change it, but I felt like I earned the right to say what I wanted to say.” The DeSoto School Board did not respond to The Daily Texan’s request for comment, but in a statement given to news site BlackNews.com, district spokesperson Tiffanie Blackmon-James said the board is regretful of the error. “(DeSoto ISD) failed to ensure that systems were in place to prevent this from occurring, but has since worked diligently to ensure that those at fault have been held accountable and that there is a system and process in place to verify student academic ranking as
based on grades, grade point average and course weighting,” Blackmon-James said. “The recalibrated rankings are in no way a form of retribution or in response to Brannon’s address.” At the time, Brannon’s family had recently sold their house and were unable to afford the cost of UT tuition without the scholarship, which would have covered the first year of tuition. Brannon’s mother said she was frightened after she heard the news. “We had no idea what we were going to do,” Samantha said. “Our plan B was going to be community college.” Brannon’s counselor suggested a GoFundMe page to help pay for tuition. The family spoke to the press and began to broadcast the page, which eventually raised a total of $40,930 from over 300 donors. Donations came in from as far away as Ireland. “My GoFundMe started doing really well,” Brannon
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McDonald Geodetic Observatory to research tectonic plate movement
By Gracie Awalt @GracieAwalt15
Students toasting under the sun’s rays next to the Gregory Gym Aquatic Complex for hours on end now have the option of using free sunscreen provided by the University to prevent the development of skin cancer. The Office of Health Promotion and UT Recreational Sports placed six new sunscreen dispensers at Gregory Gym, the Gregory Gym Aquatic Complex, Whitaker Courts, Caven-Clark Field and Wright-Whitaker Sports Complex. One more dispenser will soon be placed near the newly constructed Student Activity Center patio. Data collected by the National College Health Assessment at UT in 2016 was a motivational factor in initiating plans for the new dispensers. The data showed over half of students reported not using sunscreen regularly, and around 35 percent of students reported tanning outdoors regularly, which is considered a
risky behavior. “We heard from students that sunscreen often is not something you think about until you didn’t use it and have that sunburn, feeling the pain,” said Brittany O’Malley, manager of the Office of Health Promotion. “My hope is if you use the sunscreen and don’t have that sunburn, you realize that (it) was easy and it worked and it was free, and maybe that will lead to more consistent use outside of where the dispensers are.” O’Malley said the office worked with students to determine where to put these dispensers. After receiving funding from the Student Services Funding Committee, they installed them with the help of Recreational Sports, which is responsible for refilling the dispensers. “We had one dispenser that had been used enough that we thought it might be broken, so we had to address that problem,” O’Malley said. “That could be seen as a bad thing, but to me it’s
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Thanks to a new $4.25 million facility being built at UT’s McDonald Observatory, scientists will be able to more accurately describe tectonic plate movements and changes in the sea level. The McDonald Geodetic Observatory focuses on geodesy, the study of the Earth’s shape and how it changes over time. This is the first observatory to be built and funded by NASA’s Space Geodesy Project and is expected to be in operation by 2022. Taft Armandroff, director of McDonald Observatory, said the improved technology will help scientists better understand changes within the Earth’s crust. “Because we know the speed of light so well and we can time things so accurately, we can get incredible distances,” Armandroff said. “We can create
copyright mcdonald observatory, and reproduced with permission The new observatory is a part of a global effort to create a reference framework system that will help scientists understand changes in the Earth’s crust.
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Study finds dual credit beneficial for students By Katie Balevic @KatelynBalevic
The UT System released a comprehensive study revealing students who take dual credit courses in high school have higher college retention rates and perform better overall. Dual credit programs allow high schoolers to take a college course taught by a professor and receive high school and college credit simultaneously. The results of the study showed clear benefits for students who utilize such programs, study lead David Troutman said in the report. “The good news is, the data show dual credit programs are having a significant and positive impact on student retention and student performance, even more so than we realized,” said Troutman, associate vice chancellor for Institutional Research and Decision Support at UT System’s Office of Strategic Initiatives. From 2000 to 2017, the number of students taking dual credit courses increased by 753 percent, from almost 42,000 to 151,000, according to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. In the study, the System followed the outcomes of approximately 135,000 students entering UT schools between 2010 and 2015 and tracking them for six years afterward. According to the
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study, students with dual credit hours are more likely to graduate in four years, and on average, they graduate one semester earlier. Speech pathology senior Kameron Stroh took eight dual credit classes in high school and will graduate a year early. “Taking dual credit absolutely impacted me graduating early,” Stroh said. “I came in with 24 credit hours just from those classes, so that’s already almost a full year … It probably helped my UT
GPA because for some of the classes, I probably would not have done as well if I took them here (at UT).” Stroh said dual credit courses at her high school were not as rigorous as UT courses but that she saved money by taking them. The System’s findings were inconclusive about the amount of money students save taking dual credit courses, and found that dual credit does not significantly reduce student loan debt.
“It did save me money because I got resident tuition at my local community college, which is a lot less than the tuition per credit hour here,” said Stroh, who is not taking out student loans. According to the study, students also reported that dual credit courses provide early exposure to college that benefited them when taking college courses in residence or after high school. This was not the case for chemistry junior Valeria Ri-
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vera, who said dual credit courses helped her complete core requirements, but she did not feel like they helped her prepare for college. “I feel like dual credit classes didn’t really help me establish a study schedule or really teach me how to learn from my classes,” said Rivera, who entered college with about 38 dual credit hours. “I think dual credit is an easy way to get college credit … As long as I worked hard, I could get the credit like that.”
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Appointed CNS Dean Paul Goldbart reflects on goals By Tehreem Shahab @tuhrem
Paul Goldbart said when he first started his college career in physics, he occasionally felt he was not fit for it because he found it difficult. Decades later, he has a doctorate in physics from Imperial College London and is now the new dean for the College of Natural Sciences at UT. Goldbart said he knew he wanted to be a theoretical physicist when he was about 13 years old. “I just felt like there had to be something out there, something that brought lots of ideas together,” Goldbart said. “And when you further went into the field, the less you had to learn because the more it came together into a kind of unifying story.” Goldbart’s appointment as the Dean of CNS began Aug. 1. As an undergraduate student, Goldbart attended Cambridge University in England and later obtained his master’s degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. He said he has always loved the environment of university campuses. For 41 years, he has been a part of research and faculty at multiple universities. “I think (universities) are
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said. “There was an anonymous donor, his initials were D.E., and they donat-
fantastic engines of good,” Goldbart said. “(They are) places where people discover who they are, what they can be and how they can contribute to the world.” Before coming to campus this month, Goldbart was the College of Sciences dean at the Georgia Institute of Technology. During his time at UT, Goldbart said he wants to make sure CNS students are constantly inspired by the concepts they learn in the classroom. “I like this quote that goes back to Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.: ‘A stretched mind never recovers its original dimensions,’” Goldbart said. “I think it captures a healthy education program. You want students to come out changed and changed in a way that really elevates them and helps them to think about complex ideas.” Dave Thirumalai, chair of the CNS chemistry department, said he has known Goldbart for at least 20 years as a scientist and thinks the college is lucky to have Goldbart as the new dean. “He has got a very romantic ideal of what a professor is, which we don’t find very often anymore,” Thirumalai said. “His vision seems to be that you want to leave an indelible
ed $13,000 … I’m extremely grateful to everyone who gave whatever they have. They are helping me to accomplish my dreams.” Brannon said she hopes this incident will change how
impression on the students who come to UT, undergraduates or graduates, regardless of what they pursue after they leave.” The CNS is the largest college at UT with more than 12,000 students. Joanna Chyu, president of UT Senate’s Natural Sciences Council, said she would like to work with Goldbart to make sure all CNS students feel connected to the CNS administrators and the Natural Sciences Council members. “There’s a gap between CNS students and administrators, and there’s also a smaller gap between NSC and the average student,” said Chyu, a biochemistry and plan II senior. “All those communications and personal relationships are what I really want to make available to CNS students and make them feel more welcome.” Goldbart said developing an understanding of complex subjects requires openly asking questions. “Really immerse yourself in the subject and try to read about it from all angles,” Goldbart said. “Don’t just restrict yourself to what is on the syllabus or what is in the textbook, but have fun with it and don’t hesitate to ask questions.”
DeSoto High School treats their students. “This experience shed light on what they’re doing wrong,” Brannon said. “I hope this makes them realize they need to focus on their education and
which was built by NASA in the 1980s. The new observatories will use four different geodetic observation systems along with satellites to develop a reference frame of the planet. These systems use consistent records from specific points on Earth to contextualize changes in other places on the globe. Stephen Merkowitz, project manager of NASA’s the Space Geodesy Project, said NASA’s research needs have exceeded the old reference frame system’s abilities. “The current networks of those systems are decades old,” Merkowitz said. “They’re well past their designed lifetime … They’re not going to meet the future needs of NASA’s Earth science missions.” UT’s Center for Space Research will run the observatory. The center is a research organization within the Cockrell School of Engineering that has worked with McDonald Observatory for decades on Earth science research. The researchers at McDonald have kept a record of the site’s geodetic properties for nearly 50 years. Srinivas Bettadpur, director of the Center for Space Research,
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good because we know people are using the dispensers.” Adewole Adamson, assistant professor of dermatology at Dell Medical School, said frequent unprotected sun exposure can lead to three types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma, which is potentially deadly. He said more young women are developing melanoma from using tanning beds and tanning outside. “Getting sunburns early on in life, like folks who are in their late teens (or) early 20s, can then lead to the development of skin cancers much later,” Adamson said. “Cancer doesn’t have to appear in the next five years, because it can be 20 years down the road. It’s important for teenagers to be
their kids, and things will start to be prioritized correctly.” Brannon’s family said they are overjoyed that she is able to continue her dream and are looking forward to seeing what she accomplishes.
said this, along with the relatively geodetic stability of the surrounding area and its lack of earthquakes and consistent rainfall, made McDonald the key candidate for this new facility. “In order to describe how the landmarks are changing over time, you have to have continuous observations,” Bettadpur said. “You have a site with a 50-year history of observation, so you don’t want to give that up. That’s part of the record of basically how the North American (tectonic) plate has moved over the past 50 years.” Bettadpur said the new observatory is an opportunity for students to get involved with Earth science and understand how measuring local geographic changes affect the scientific community’s understanding of the Earth as a whole. “It opens up a new front in research,” Bettadpur said. “It’s an outstanding opportunity for students to do some fieldwork and learn field techniques in geodesy and engineering. It’s (also) actually a great opportunity for students to see global concerns in highly localized actions … The student has to be able to see the connection between their own actions on a mundane day to the larger goals of (changes in) the sea level.”
safe in the sun, so it’s really awesome that they’re putting out these dispensers for people to use.” The dispensers contain water-resistant and sweat-resistant SPF 30 sunscreen, which blocks 97 percent of ultraviolet radiation. Adamson recommends wearing sunscreen every day on exposed parts of the body and reapplying twice a day. Architecture graduate student Grace Esslinger, who runs on Clark Field between classes, said she is aware of the importance of sunscreen and tries to stay safe outdoors. “So much of my life is indoors, so when I exercise I try to do something outdoors every once in awhile,” Esslinger said. “I usually wear sunscreen, wear a hat and carry an umbrella. I will definitely use the sunscreen dispensers when I see them.”
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UT’s introductory Spanish classes should focus more on speaking By Mayowa Grace Oyenubi Columnist
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Most students at UT-Austin must take foreign language classes. Many UT students enroll in Spanish courses to fulfil this requirement. However, UT’s Spanish program leaves its students ill-equipped to speak the language it teaches. If the Department of Spanish and Portuguese intends to prepare students for language proficiency, it needs to add more speaking practice to its lower-division classes.
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Computer Science faculty hiring process shouldn’t be a black box By Abby Krishnan Columnist
Only 21.9 percent of the students in UT’s Department of Computer Science are female, according to the CS department. The gender gap in computer science is also apparent in its staff — only four faculty members in the department are women. The CS department desperately needs more gender diversity, but hiring new faculty members is a complex process that requires more than just a symbolic push for equality. Because faculty hiring affects all levels of academia from research to students, the CS department should start new initiatives to ensure that it is doing the most it can to diversify CS faculty. The first step should be guaranteeing transparency in the hiring pipeline. In 2011, just 20 percent of computer science Ph.D. recipients were female. The most prestigious schools in computer science, such as Stanford and MIT, are often the first choice for underrepresented candidates. Schools such as UT claim that they face difficulty recruiting them as a result. This creates an inherent problem with the hiring pipeline. Although there are few
female Ph.D. recipients to select from, this doesn’t exempt the CS department from taking meaningful action on their commitment to diversity. Keshav Pingali, last year’s chair of the CS faculty hiring committee, explains that the committee is made up of faculty from different areas of expertise in order to determine what types of professors are most needed. Last year, there were nearly 500 applications to the department, all of whom were sorted into categories based on their expertise. Each committee member looks at the applications that are in line with their field and comes up with a shortlist of potential professors, which they pitch to the committee. Through this process, the committee selects approximately 15 people for on-campus interviews — another lengthy process that evaluates a candidate’s research and teaching capabilities. The ability to whittle the application pool down to just 3 percent of all candidates gives the committee a great deal of power. With so much influence, an individual committee member has the ability to filter out candidates at their own discretion. Although the decision-making process itself is isolated to the individual member, providing basic information on the body of candidates
could allow for a deeper look into the hiring process. A lack of data leads to little information on where certain kinds of candidates — such as women — are dropping off in the pipeline. Publishing an infographic that shows the anonymous demographics of applicants could incentivize more sophisticated analysis in the hiring process. For example, there could be hiring practices that are currently working against certain groups of applicants. Until there is a transparent way to view the demographics of hiring data, these topics can’t be explored further. Pingali reassures me that professors and administrators alike agree that expanding the diversity of the department is in the best interests of the University. While the dean and the provost look over the final list of candidates to ensure its fairness and commitment to diversity, they are unable to influence the hiring process to make any meaningful progress toward a more diverse CS department. The hiring process in computer science needs to be fair to candidates of all backgrounds. It’s time to take a chance on modernizing it. Krishnan is a computer science sophomore from Plano.
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Interpersonal violence-prevention organizations need reinforcement in fight against assault By Ryan Chandler Columnist
In Spring 2017, UT released the Cultivating Learning and Safe Environments report, which highlighted the shocking prevalence of sexual assault on the 40 Acres. Among many striking statistics, it revealed that 15 percent of female undergraduates reported having been raped during their time here. The report sounded an alarm, validating the pleas of concerned students and throwing the University into a full-on defensive strike against sexual assault. A multitude of grassroots student organizations have also risen up alongside the University on the frontlines of this fight. These organizations, from Not On My Campus to the Men Can End project and Student Government’s Women’s Resource Agency, do the bulk of the groundwork in the fight against sexual assault. They host campuswide events, educate organizations in all corners of campus and advocate for policies that will make UT a safer place. Yet most do not receive any direct support from the University. UT must bolster its fight against sexual assault by providing resources to these smaller student organizations. Isabella Fanucci, SG interpersonal violence prevention director, says some student organizations struggle with finding committed members to fuel their fight. “If the University would increase its support in more than just a vocal manner behind IPV organizations, you could really see the impact (they) make,” Fanucci said. “There are two elements that need improvement in the interpersonal violence prevention community. The first is manpower. The second is funding.” If the University provided adequate support to allow these organizations to advertise, recruit and stage frequent events, their membership and efficacy could increase. UT already provides many resources for certain interpersonal violence-related organizations, including Voices Against Violence, SURE Walk and, recently, It’s On Us. According to the Counseling and Mental Health Center, Voices Against Violence operates on $161,480 annually, and the University has allocated $3,000 in prevention programming, $2,500 in SSBC funding, and
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$5,000 in program costs for the IPV Peer Support Program, prevention programming and marketing — $10,500 in total. So the problem is not necessarily the lack of funding, but its allocation. Most of this new funding goes to well-established University programs that deal with recovery and counseling. Little effect is felt on the ground. While these services are certainly vital, the University should allocate more money to the preventative side of interpersonal violence. “Not to say the University hasn’t made substantial steps towards change, but we actually need to prevent (assault) from happening,” Fanucci said. “You can put so much funding into therapy or bystander intervention methods, but in the end, we truly need preventative education.” Necessary preventative measures include bolstering the way we educate new students about the definitions and risk factors of sexual assault, popularizing effective bystander intervention methods and providing more streamlined processes for
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reporting, investigating and prosecuting assault. Grassroots student organizations do indispensable work in these areas, and they could do even more with direct University support. More money will only be effective with more members, however. That responsibility falls onto the student body. “Everyone understands sexual assault is a rampant problem,” Fanucci said. “But somebody actually has to tangibly do something and dedicate themselves to being a force of change, rather than just a voice.” These organizations are the powerhouses that can drive UT’s sexual assault rate down. While the University has made impressive strides in this fight, it should foster more direct partnerships with these passionate and effective organizations. Even without more funding, however, we can alleviate some of these organizations’ setbacks by joining the fight alongside them. Chandler is a journalism and government sophomore from Houston.
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If you want to teach someone how to speak Spanish, teach them how to speak Spanish.”
Foreign-language programs that focus too much on teaching grammar concepts rather than developing speaking ability are common. This method does not adequately prepare students to speak a new language. Experts find that encouraging students to speak more in these classes increases proficiency of communication skills. At UT, non-foreign-language majors usually don’t have to obtain more than intermediate proficiency in a foreign language class. If a student chooses Spanish to fulfill their foreign language requirements, they typically complete the courses SPN 601D and SPN 610D for beginning-level proficiency or SPN 601D, SPN 610D and SPN 611D for intermediate proficiency. In the syllabi for all three of these classes, oral assignments constitute roughly 15 percent of the total coursework. Melissa Murphy, senior lecturer and language program director for the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, wrote in an email that every instructor receives pedagogical training on how to teach components of language acquisition well, including speaking. However, advertising junior Casey Paxman states that professors who simply follow the designated coursework on the syllabus “will not adequately prepare students to speak Spanish.” Paxman mentions that the syllabus provides a few opportunities to assess speaking, but it’s up to the professor to incorporate more daily speaking practice into the classes. Professors who don’t incorporate more speaking into their classes don’t adequately develop their students’ proficiency. Students need more opportunities than those provided in the syllabus to engage in conversation-based learning. The syllabus’s standardized requirements are insufficient for achieving the speaking proficiency students need. The Department of Spanish and Portuguese does have some courses that are more structurally oral — and conversation — focused: SPN 318 and SPN 319. However, Murphy wrote that “(SPN) 319 hasn’t been tvaught in many years and (SPN) 318 is offered occasionally.” Murphy further notes that SPN 318 incorporates oral components such as “daily in-class group discussions, oral exams and presentations,” and some writing components as well. But since it is only taught occasionally, it’s not a stable option for students. Intermediate proficiency — completion of SPN 611D — is a prerequisite for SPN 318. Even if students happen upon this class in a semester when it is being offered, it’s unlikely that students will enroll in this class because it lies beyond the proficiency requirements for non-Spanish majors. As a result, non-Spanish majors would have to take a class outside the requirements of their degree plan and pay more tuition to get a language education that focuses more on speaking. This is a disservice to students, as many nonmajors in these introductory Spanish classes will go into fields that require speaking ability — not reading or writing. It makes sense to incorporate sufficient speaking components in the structure of classes required for beginning and intermediate proficiency. In order for the Department of Spanish and Portuguese to provide nonmajor students with an adequate foreign language education, it must incorporate more oral components in its introductory classes. If you want to teach someone how to speak Spanish, teach them how to speak Spanish. Oyenubi is a social work junior from Temple.
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it is we have this week for more preparation before Saturday and we are all excited about that.” Plenty of excitement has been apparent in the demeanor of players and coaches this summer in media availabilities and practices, but after giving up 51 points at home in the previous meeting, it might be normal to have pre-game jitters. While many coaches might shy away from allowing
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gabby lanza | the daily texan file Former Longhorn punter Michael Dickson prepares to send a punt during the Longhorn’s 13-10 overtime loss to Oklahoma State at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Oct. 21, 2017.
Dickson, Williams close in on NFL debut with strong preseason appearances By Abhishek Mukund @abhishek_mukund
From the MVP of the Texas Bowl to a veteran leader on the offensive line, some former Longhorns are beginning their journey to the NFL this preseason. Here’s a look at three alumni who have made an immediate presence on the field so far this year: Connor Williams Williams was drafted midway through the second round with the 50th overall pick by the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys have spent multiple draft picks on talented offensive linemen, but found themselves with a hole at left guard after moving La’el Collins to right tackle, and having their backup LG, Ronald Leary, leave in free agency to the Denver Broncos. The Cowboys may have found their newest offensive line piece in Williams. He struggled with injuries during his junior year at Texas, but was a star during both his freshman and sophomore years. The injuries led to Williams starting less than half his games as a junior. He elected to forgo his senior year and committed to the NFL draft. The Cowboys hope to name him the starting LG heading into the regular season. The Cowboys finished their preseason on Thursday against the Houston Texans. Malik Jefferson Jefferson had a rocky entrance
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The Midwest waited four long years for the restoration of the rivalry between these two storied programs. The Golden Domers and the Wings of Victory settled it on the field every year from 2002 to 2014 with Notre Dame earning the last laugh in 31-0 fashion. Neither team has yet to qualify for a playoff, but both Jim Harbaugh and Brian Kelly’s teams have stood one win
Dickson, who was selected in the fifth round, finds himself with the rare opportunity of starting his rookie season despite being drafted in a later round.
away. Michigan, a typically stout defensive team, will rely on middle linebacker Devin Bush to stave off Irish quarterback Brandon Wimbush and his talented rushing ability. Both programs will attempt to fulfill their lofty preseason expectations with a 1-0 start in South Bend.
No. 8 Miami (FL) vs. No. 25 LSU Sunday, 6:30 p.m., ABC
“The U is back” was a recurring statement throughout the 2017 season, as Miami notched 10 wins in a row to start the year. The Hurricanes ushered in some swagger, boast-
into the NFL. The College Advisory Committee recommended that he return to college, but Jefferson elected to forgo his eligibility in order to enter the NFL draft. Projections had him going in the second round, but Jefferson fell to the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round. Jefferson has had nine total solo tackles in his four preseason games. While his numbers haven’t been stellar thus far, perhaps they will improve as Jefferson grows more accustomed to the NFL pace. Jefferson is currently the third-string linebacker, but he should find some playing time behind Vontaze Burfict. The Bengals played their final preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday. Michael Dickson Dickson, who was selected in the fifth round, finds himself with the rare opportunity of starting in his rookie season despite being drafted in a later round. Longtime Seahawks punter Jon Ryan was released on Aug. 20 after 10 seasons with the team, thanks in large part to the impressive play of Dickson over the past three weeks. The Seahawks have no other punters on the team now, so the starting job is Dickson’s to lose. Dickson has yet to average less than 50 yards per kick in the preseason. He’s punted the ball within the 20 four times, and has a long of 61 yards as of Aug. 29 before the Seahawks’ final preseason game versus the Oakland Raiders on Thursday night.
ing their brand new turnover chain on the sidelines. Miami finished sixth in the country in turnover margin (+14), and Mark Richt’s team retains several key players from that unit, including middle linebacker Shaquille Quarterman. LSU will serve as Miami’s challenger in Arlington, looking to kick off its first 10-win season since 2013. A revamped offense led by Ohio State transfer quarterback Joe Burrow will attempt to keep the turnover chain hidden and fix the scoring issues LSU dealt with in 2017.
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Bamba said he did not have any expectations for his numbers during his inaugural season. His only focus is to win games. The Magic and Ninja aren’t the only ones who have taken a liking to Bamba. Harlem-native Sheck Wes released the track, “Mo Bamba,” this summer. The track has reached 23.7 million plays on Spotify and has become an anthem for the former Longhorn. Bamba also found himself being name dropped by Travis Scott on his most recent album, Astroworld, which has now been ranked No. 1 for two straight weeks on Billboard Top 100. Obviously, the rookie circuit requires Bamba to be around the 2018
their players to feel such an emotion before a huge test, Herman believes a level of worry exhibited by the team is healthy. “Nervousness means you care,” Herman said. “It means it matters to you, and you want to perform well for the guys on your team and in your family. Nervousness is an energy. It’s an excitement and if channeled properly, you can use that to your advantage. When you’re not prepared, that’s when you feel pressure. That’s when you feel scared.”
NBA Draft class quite often, which also involves former Oklahoma Sooner Trae Young. The two faced off twice last season during conference play, with Bamba and the Longhorns victorious in both meetings. “Everytime I see him, I remind him that he’s 0–2 against me,” Bamba said. “It’s fun and games, but it’s definitely one thing that I hold over his head.” Bamba went on to say Young probably had a good view of his reverse alley-oop dunk at home that helped seal the 79-74 upset at home. Despite the fact that Young was drafted higher than his college rival, Bamba made one thing clear: “OU sucks.” The full interview can be found on the Sports Update Podcast show on the Apple Podcast App.
anthony mireles | the daily texan file Then-freshman Mo Bamba takes a shot in the paint during the Longhorns’ 74-64 loss to then-No. 12 Baylor at the Frank Erwin Center on Jan. 17, 2017.
Florida State Monday, 7 p.m., ESPN
Two of the ACC’s top programs will go to work in Tallahassee on Labor Day. Florida State fell from its pedestal last year after quarterback Deondre Francois suffered a year-ending injury in Week 1. Francois will return and help new head coach Willie Taggart rebound from the Seminoles’ 7-6 result last fall. For the Hokies, sophomore quarterback Josh Jackson will return under center, attempting to lead Virginia Tech back to the pinnacle of the ACC Coastal with a key conference victory.
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gabriel lopez | the daily texan file Then-freshman quarterback Sam Ehlinger escapes a defender during a game against Texas Tech on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. The Longhorns lost the game 27-24, falling to 6–6 on the season.
Herman, Ehlinger show confidence leading up to Maryland game. By Ross Burkhart @ross_burkhart
Texas head coach Tom Herman has preached all off-season that everything about this year’s Texas team is different. From the personnel to the attitude, this year’s Longhorns are a different breed, Herman said. “This is a different team,” Herman said in a news conference Thursday. “We can learn lessons from previous teams, but we’re not going to dwell on anything from the previous year, good or bad. We’re going to take a few lessons here,
good and bad and apply them, but this is a completely different team. This team has responded to everything that we’ve asked them to.” Herman’s comments fall in line with the narrative fans have heard since the spring — this is a different program than it was last year. But on Saturday, the Longhorns will have the chance to finally prove themselves. “We know how hard we’ve worked,” sophomore quarterback Sam Ehlinger said Tuesday during a player availability. “We know the work that we’ve put in this offseason, since January, since the bowl game. We’ve had a championship-winning mentality since that day and to ‘prove us right’ is to prove all of our hard work and all of the things that we’ve talked
about and all of the mistakes that we’ve cleaned up in a year. ‘Prove us right.’ And we have to show that on Saturdays.” The phrase “Prove us right,” which has been the team’s motto throughout the summer, is there to prove to themselves what they already believe. But they certainly have room to prove a lot of other people wrong, too. Texas’ 7–6 season was obviously a disappointment, especially after the team’s high expectations heading into the season. That’s not something they’re going to let define their program going forward. Ehlinger has been working as the starting quarterback since the beginning of fall camp. The defense has returned multiple leaders on defense in senior defensive end
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After three years of leading the Sooners to Big 12 titles, Baker Mayfield has departed for the waters of the NFL. That leaves Oklahoma with Texas A&M transfer Kyler Murray, a dual threat quarterback who already has signed a baseball contract with the Oakland Athletics. Head coach Lincoln Riley opens his second season with the Sooners against 2017’s greatest surprise story. Florida Atlantic strung together three 3-9 seasons in a row before hiring Lane Kiffin as the head coach. The Owls look ready to compete at the highest level, winning 10 consecutive games including a 50-3 Boca Raton Bowl victory. Running back Devin Singletary, the reigning FBS leader with 32 rushing touchdowns, will be their primary leader Saturday.
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Breckyn Hager and senior cornerback Kris Boyd, among others. And perhaps most importantly, the team will retain the same offensive system for the first time in five seasons, according to Herman. Ehlinger, Hager and senior tight end Andrew Beck have all mentioned they’ve been watching film of last year’s meltdown against Maryland in preparation for the long-awaited rematch. “I saw us beat ourselves,” Hager said. “I saw a different team. I don’t even recognize the team out there. I know it’s frustrating for all of us just to watch that film for personnel sake to see the returning guys. When you watch them score in DKR it hurts, but the great thing about
No. 6 Washington vs. No. 9 Auburn Saturday, 2:30 p.m., ABC
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The Huskies and the Tigers are both fresh off of New Year’s Six appearances, although both ended in losses. 2018 is a brand new season, and with Jake Browning and Jarrett Stidham returning at quarterback, Washington and Auburn are common College Football Playoff picks. Since arriving at Washington, Chris Petersen has transformed the Huskies into an annual Pac-12 contender, building an impressive defense that allowed 16.08 points per game in 2017. Auburn, also a well-rounded team, nearly earned its first playoff berth last December. When these evenly matched teams with similar play styles collide in Atlanta, you can expect a classic in Week 1.
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To say the summer has been busy for former Longhorn Mo Bamba would be an understatement. Spare time has been at a premium for the No. 6 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic. Whether it be the rookie symposium, Panini autograph signings or playing pickup with two of the NBA’s best young talents, Jayson Tatum and Joel Embiid, Bamba has not found much free time heading into his rookie season. But when Bamba finds some alone time, it is normally spent playing one game: Fortnite. “I’m big on it,” Bamba said regarding the game. “I’ve got a couple solo (wins), a bunch of squad and duo wins but those don’t really count.” If the basketball thing doesn’t work out for
the 7-foot-1-inch center, perhaps video game streaming would suffice as an alternative. He’s already found himself in matches with some of the most famous gamers in the world. “We’re going to figure out the most efficient way to start streaming,” Bamba said. “I played with (Ninja) actually. He was insane.” Tyler Blevins, famously known as Ninja in the gaming universe, has accumulated the most followers on the Twitch streaming service with more than 10.6 million subscribers. Ninja has accumulated a net worth of over $6,000,000 while growing a reputation as one of the best gamers to ever play the game. Fortnite, however, has not pushed basketball down Bamba’s list of priorities. “I have been trying to work on areas I’m already strong at, and expand after that as far as different (skills),” Bamba said. “I’ve been working on my game and working on my body.”
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Useful tricks to take care of that fresh tattoo Avoid painful recovery by following these guidelines for smooth healing. By Liliana Hall @lilihallllllll
Everyone’s skin heals differently, and when treating a new tattoo, it can be stressful to figure out what works and what doesn’t. Ultimately, the tattoo artist will have the most useful advice, but it will vary from the size of your tattoo to the placement. To guide your healing process and ensure that you can walk away from the recovery in one piece, The Daily Texan has compiled a list of six aftercare tips for fresh tattoos.
1. Wash the tattoo
Generally, your tattoo artist will wrap the tattoo with a sterile bandage. If your tattoo artist pulls out seran wrap from H-E-B to wrap your new tattoo, run fast. Fresh air is ultimately necessary to heal a brand new tattoo, but it is very common to have your tattoo wrapped just as a preliminary measure to protect from bacteria and other antibodies. When you go home, take off the bandage and run lukewarm water over the tattoo along with
antibacterial soap, such as Dial Gold. The tattoo is going to be sensitive to touch considering a needle just drew into and across your skin, so it tends to be easier to allow the soap to run down the tattoo as opposed to rubbing it all over the new tattoo.
2. Apply moisturizer
Make sure to apply a very thin layer of unscented moisturizer over the new tattoo after thoroughly washing it. The tattoo artist will recommend moisturizers best suited for the area. Cetaphil has many different types of unscented, reliable body moisturizers to ensure a smooth healing process. Moisturizers like Aquaphor can come in handy for smaller tattoos of 1-2 inches, but it also holds a reputation for irritating sensitive skin.
3. Don’t pick the scabs
When receiving a new tattoo, the skin is punctured anywhere from 50 to over 3,000 times per minute by a tattoo gun depending on the size of the piece. As soon as you get a new tattoo, your skin will start to produce plasma and begin the scabbing process because it is an open wound. Once scabs begin to appear, it is important to not pick them or else the ink will warp, causing the color
to fade.
4. Avoid scratching
After investing in a beautiful new piece that will be on your skin forever, the last thing you want to do is scratch your tattoo. Yes, it will itch. Yes, it will tingle. However, it is critical to resist the urge to itch it. The ink needs to set and avoid warping of any kind, so let it be.
5. Avoid direct sunlight
While it is hard to dodge the sun living in Texas, try to the best of your ability to avoid direct sunlight. Sunlight is notorious for causing the color to fade, so if your tattoo has color in it, be cognizant of how much time you spend in the sun. If you do plan on spending a lot of time outside, wear sunscreen. The healing process is already painful enough, but a sunburn on top of the constant itching sensation would be unbearable.
Each year, college students across the nation leave the luxury of home-cooked meals behind and venture into a life of finding sustenance in the cafeteria or dorm microwave. After leaving the nest, a first foray into self-sufficiency for many young adults is cooking, a seemingly daunting process when living in a dorm room where hot plates are not allowed. Here are five simple five-minute meals to make when the dining hall is just too far away.
Mac n’ cheese in a mug
For those nights when cravings for carbs and protein hit you like a train, this simple snack will sate even the cheesiest of hungers. Ingredients: Elbow macaroni pasta, butter, milk, salt, pepper, shredded cheese of choice Step 1: Fill mug a third of the way with pasta, and add enough water to cover the pasta. Add a pinch of salt, and microwave for two minutes and stir. Repeat three more times, for a total of eight minutes or until pasta is fully cooked. Step 2: Once pasta is fully cooked, add cheese, a splash of milk, 1/2 teaspoon of butter and a pinch of salt and pepper. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir.
Tortilla pizza
Listen. Nothing could ever compare to the real thing when it comes to the ‘za. But when you’re hungry, you’re hungry. Ingredients: Tortilla, tomato sauce, cheese and any other toppings Step 1: Warm the tortilla in the microwave for 10 seconds. Step 2: Smooth a thin layer of tomato sauce on the tortilla and cover with cheese. Add any toppings you’d like. Microwave until cheese is melted.
Nachos
Essentially the salad of the meat and cheese world, nachos are an excellent easy choice for when you’ve been out all night on Sixth Street and don’t feel like walking to Whataburger. Pro tip: Go heavy on the cheese. Ingredients: 1 cup shredded cheese, 2 tablespoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon butter, tortilla or corn chips, salsa and jalapeños. Optional: Onions, grilled shredded chicken or beef, corn Step 1: Add 1 cup of shredded cheese, 1/2 a teaspoon of butter and 2 tablespoons of milk to a mug. Microwave for one minute and stir to bring the mixture to a semi-liquid consistecy. Step 2: Pour cheese sauce and salsa over chips. Top with Jalapeños or any other nacho topping you desire.
Broccoli and cheese casserole in a mug
This recipe is similar to a lot of Texas mothers’ recipe for broccoli and cheese casserole, with one key difference: the absence of an oven. Ingredients: Frozen broccoli cuts, 1 cup rice, 1/2 cup shredded cheese, salt, pepper, paprika, quarter cup mayonnaise Step 1: Using a microwave rice cooker, cook 1 cup of rice until tender. Step 2: With a microwave steamer, steam around a handful of broccoli cuts. Step 3: Combine rice, steamed broccoli, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup shredded cheese, a pinch of paprika, as well as salt and pepper in a large mug. Microwave for 45 seconds and stir thoroughly.
Overnight oats
This is the breakfast of snooze button champions. Let yourself catch five more minutes of sleep and take this out the door for breakfast on the go. Ingredients: 1 cup steel-cut oats, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup yogurt, fruit of choice (any type of berry, sliced bananas, etc.) and honey Step 1: Combine milk and yogurt in container with lid. Add oats, mixing them evenly through the milk and yogurt mixture. Step 2: Add fruit to the oat-milk-yogurt mixture and top with a honey drizzle. Seal shut and allow to sit overnight in the refrigerator.
6. No swimming
Your skin heals after getting a new tattoo just as it would when you get a cut. The skin grows back, but now it is filled with tiny pigments of ink. In order to keep the healing process clean and bacteria-free, don’t go swimming for at least 2–3 weeks. No matter how tempting it is to go for a dip at Barton Springs, the bacteria-filled water is not good for a new tattoo.
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