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katie bauer | the daily texan staff Top: Sophomore quarterback Sam Ehlinger gets tackled by two Maryland defenders during the Longhorns’ 34-29 loss to the Terrapins at FedExField. Left: Maryland sophomore running back Tayon Fleet-Davis races past three Texas defenders on the way to a 17-yard touchdown to give the Terrapins a 31-29 lead.
By Alex Briseño @AlexxBriseno
Sophomore quarterback Sam Ehlinger led the Longhorn offense onto the field with 2:12 remaining and one last opportunity to prove that this season would be different. Despite turning the ball over in backto-back possessions in the fourth quarter, Texas stood 33 yards away from the end zone. With 1:13 remaining, Ehlinger took the snap, rolled out of the pocket and launched the ball to junior wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey. The ball sailed over
6-foot-4-inch Humphrey’s head and right into the hands of Maryland defensive back Antoine Brooks. With no timeouts remaining, the Terps only needed to kneel the ball twice to complete the 34-29 upset victory over the Longhorns for second consecutive year. “A lot of people are going to want to say this feels a lot like last year,” Herman said in the postgame press conference.
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Title IX lawsuit against UT dismissed
By William Kosinski @willkosinski
Dozens of people filled the sidewalk along Guadalupe Street with applause Sunday morning as Rev. Fr. Charles Kullman cut a ribbon to celebrate the partial renovation of St. Austin Catholic Parish. The new structures include an entrance, lobby, nursery and ADA-compliant restroom. They are the result of a threeyear, 5.2-million dollar project funded by churchgoers and sponsors, said Kelly Tarrant, vice-chair of the Pastoral Council and UT alumna. Tarrant said that after many decades the crumbling stone walls facing Guadalupe became unsafe and needed to be replaced. “When we started pulling some bricks off, we noticed the whole thing needed to come down,” Tarrant said. “This was a great opportunity for us to be able to showcase ourselves back on the Drag because we have been here for about
100 years.” St. Austin Catholic Parish has been a popular church for UT students and faculty since its founding in 1908, said Kullman, the head pastor at the church. “We have people who went to UT, got their degree, moved someplace else but still come back here for mass on Sunday,” Kullman said. Special education graduate student Mara Nelson first attended St. Austin’s when she began attending UT last year. Nelson said the welcoming atmosphere of the church is what made her return every weekend. “Every time I attended, people who I didn’t know were excited to talk with me at the dinner after the 5:30 mass,” Nelson said. Jeff Langham is the director of architecture for Sixthriver Architects, the company that designed the renovations.
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By Megan Menchaca @meganmenchaca13
The lawsuit filed by an unnamed male student accusing the University of discriminating against male students in Title IX cases has been dismissed. The student, referred to as John Doe, was accused of sexually assaulting a female student, Jane Roe, at a party that took place on April 28, 2017. The students were both drinking at a party and had sex, according to the original complaint. The woman then told her friends the next day that she had blacked out and didn’t remember anything before having sex. Doe sued UT President Gregory Fenves and the University before his Title IX hearing in February, arguing the University’s definition of the word “incapacitation” in its sexual assault policy was too vague, and that they selectively enforced the rule by beginning an investigation of him based on his gender. “The University generally does not comment on pending litigation, and due to federal privacy laws, the University does not comment on student disciplinary measures,” UT spokesperson J.B. Bird said in an email. “Our policies and procedures in such cases are followed and applied.” According to a court order issued by U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman, the complaint was dismissed because it was unlikely that
carlos garcia | the daily texan file UT President Gregory Fenves was sued along with the University for discrimination on the basis of gender in a Title IX case.
the University initiated disciplinary action against Doe solely because of his gender. The court said it was more likely that the University investigated Doe because a complaint was filed. “The facts set forth in Doe’s complaint support a more plausible explanation for the University’s decision to investigate Doe and not Roe: She filed a complaint and reported that he sexually assaulted her,” Pitman
wrote in the order. The University’s sexual misconduct policy said a student is unable to give consent if incapacitated. The lawsuit states UT’s definition of incapacitation as “a state of being that prevents an individual from having the capacity to give consent” is overly vague. “Doe’s allegation that a reasonable
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DeVos regulations may change how sexual assault is handled By Katie Balevic @KatelynBalevic
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is proposing new regulations that would reduce liability on universities for occurrences of sexual assault and strengthen the rights of students accused of assault, harassment or rape, according to the New York Times. The new policies encourage schools to provide more support for victims. They also “narrow the definition of sexual harassment, holding schools accountable only for formal complaints filed through proper authorities and for conduct said to have occurred on their campuses,” according to the New York Times report. “It’s an unfortunate more-of-thesame from Secretary DeVos, who’s constantly trying to roll back protections for victims of sexual assault on college campuses,” said Sophie Jerwick, director of peer education at Not On My Campus. According to the report, the new regulations would allow universities to decide which standard of evidence to use in determining whether alleged sexual misconduct occurred – clear and convincing
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Langham said the use of lighting, space and glass creates an open and inviting entrance for disabled individuals and newcomers. Disabled individuals can now more easily access the pews, restrooms and nursery. Langham said he hopes the new entrance will attract UT students and other Austinites who previously could not recognize or readily access the church. “With the building in the condition
evidence or preponderance of evidence. Preponderance of evidence, which means it is more likely than not that the incident occurred, is the lower of the two standards that is currently used in UT Title IX offices and was required nationally until DeVos rescinded the rule in 2017. Jerwick said if universities require more evidence, it could impact the outcomes of reports, whether disciplinary action is taken and whether survivors come forward. “The cases, simply by their nature, do not have that much evidence to them,” said Jerwick, Plan II and government senior. “It’s very he-said-she-said. A lot of survivors of sexual assault don’t have rape kits, don’t have DNA evidence, don’t have witnesses because they are intimate acts of violence.” University Communications Strategist Shilpa Bakre said the Title IX Office remains committed to supporting students and faculty but cannot specify how things might change if new regulations are put into effect. “We cannot speculate on proposed legislative changes to the Title IX regulations from the Department of Education
that it was in with the closed doors, (students) didn’t actually know what was here,” Langham said. “Students now can see, ‘Oh! This is a church.’” Austinite Christopher Kennedy joined St. Austin when he came to UT in 1984. Kennedy said the church has always been a consistent part of Guadalupe Street and the UT community. “This is our anchored home,” Kennedy said. “We want to serve the Catholic student population of the University. It’s always been a consistent, ‘We’re always here for them.’”
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recognize more than one kind of a solution to any given problem that you have a series of fixed requirements to satisfy,” Chesney said. Chesney said he is excited to work with non-majors because they add diverse perspectives to the classroom. “Non-majors bring a whole gamut of approaches to art,” Chesney said. “(It) makes for a terrific dynamic in the classes.” Chesney said students from science, technology, engineering and math fields should not be intimidated by studio art classes. “Most of the students who come from STEM classes are worried their tool skills aren’t up to snuff with regards to being able to do what they want to do” Chesney said. “It’s all about vision and seeing things rather than tool skills.” Neuroscience sophomore Angie Kaufman said she has been drawing for as long as she can remember and believes the minor would help scientists. “If you apply elements of the fine arts in conjunction with the sciences, you’re able to see a more human aspect of the sciences,” Kaufman said. “Art rounds out the edges for science, since it’s such a stiff field.”
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Engineering majors who are swamped by numbers and science majors who spend hours in lab now have the chance to artistically express themselves though a University program. The Department of Art and Art History now offers a studio art minor for students included in the 2018–2020 course catalog. Students can apply starting this semester and have the opportunity to take studio art courses such as drawing, painting, photography, print and sculpture. “People across all disciplines have shown so much interest in thinking creatively, and now they have an opportunity to do so.” said Lauren Macknight, director of communications at the department. Lee Chesney, an associate professor in print studio art, said there has been a high demand for studio art classes to be offered since those classes were closed to non-art majors a few years ago due to of competitive registration. After 15 years of pressure, Chesney said the minor is now available for students willing to think outside of the box. “(Studio art) gives people the ability to
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person would not be on notice, that this definition of incapacitation might encompass a situation in which someone was too intoxicated to give consent is simply not plausible,” Pitman wrote. Pitman wrote that the investigators made the case that Roe was intoxicated to the point of incapacitation, including that Roe was unsteady on her feet, vomited and blacked out the night of the sexual encounter between Doe and Roe. “It is sufficient for the purpose of this order to find that, based on the factual allegations set forth in Doe’s complaint, he has not shown that the University’s definition of “incapacitation” is vague enough to
render it constitutionally inadequate,” Pitman wrote. According to the order, the University also argued that the only injury Doe suffered was attorney fees and, therefore, had no grounds to sue. Pitman wrote that because Doe is being investigated for violation of a university’s sexual misconduct policy and could be expelled, he has suffered injury and is able to sue the University again. Pitman wrote Doe can amend his complaint until Sept. 14. “It is unclear whether Doe will be found responsible for violating the University’s sexual misconduct policy, and if so, whether he will not be successful after exhausting the University’s appeals procedures,” Pitman wrote. “However, regardless of the outcome, he has already been sufficiently injured to have standing to bring this suit.”
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but are working swiftly to understand the implications,” Bakre said. “We will review our policies when any changes are officially published and share them with the campus community.” Jerwick said if universities can choose their standard of evidence, she believes UT will maintain its lower standard
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“It doesn’t to me.” As Texas headed down the tunnel of FedExField, it wasn’t hard to note the similarities to last season’s loss: the slow start, the dejection, the shock on the fans’ faces, the scoreboard. “The slow start was on me,” Herman said. “I feel like our guys were trying so hard to be perfect. We’ve got to find a way to relax our guys coming out of the tunnel.” When asked if he knew what the coaching staff needs to do differently, he simply said, “If I knew that, we would have done it.” “We’ve got to figure that out,” Herman continued. “We’ve got a week to figure that out, because if you had asked me pregame if we were loose, I would have said yes.” Texas fell behind 24-7 in the second quarter — but after scoring 22 unanswered points, it appeared to be in position to take over in the second half. That wasn’t the case. Maryland and Texas traded touchdowns to give the Terrapins a 31-29 lead in the fourth quarter. However, as the Longhorns prepared to take the field with 14:18 remaining in the game, a weather delay forced everybody to seek shelter — for 86 minutes. While both teams returned to the soaked field to resume play, the offense
instead of choosing a higher one. “We have a very invested Title IX office that is going to do the extra leg work to keep the preponderance of evidence standard,” Jerwick said. “For the schools that don’t care as much about their students and their survivors, they’re definitely in trouble.”
never looked the same, stringing together back-to-back-to-back turnovers to seal their fate. “To have three turnovers in the last three drives — the first one got tipped, second one a fumble and third one I had to take a chance,” Ehlinger said. “Obviously we need to protect the football more, but before that, we shouldn’t have never been in that position.” Ehlinger’s ugly game-ending interception begs the question: Is junior quarterback Shane Buechele starting a possibility already? “It’s too early for me to answer that question,” Herman said. From quarterback questions to concerns surrounding Todd Orlando’s defense, Herman knows they have work to do. However, when it comes to talent level, Herman is convinced this team is still in a better place than last season. “We know the task at hand,” Herman said. “We know the difficulties that lie ahead of us. We also know how much better we are than we were probably at any point last year. We didn’t show it in the first quarter and the fourth quarter.” Texas won’t have much of a shot to win over Longhorn fans with its next match against Tulsa, a team that went 2-10 last season. For now, the Longhorns will focus on the Golden Hurricanes, but they’ll have to wait until next week’s matchup against USC to prove that this season isn’t just like last year’s — or worse.
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Investing in education truly makes America great By Congressman Lloyd Doggett Guest Columnist
Whether you are learning your way around the 40 Acres or embracing your last year, I have always known Longhorns to work hard, tackle obstacles and give back to our community. We face tough challenges from those who oppose student aid for higher education. I believe that an investment in you is an investment in America’s future. Now, more than ever, we need educated leaders like you who can lead our community forward with skill and moral clarity. As the next generation of leaders, your commitment to civic involvement is critical. I developed a love of public service as UT student body president. Now, from Washington, I am working to ensure other students have the same opportunity by serving students and making higher education more affordable.
If there were ever a time for Longhorns to to unite and participate in government, it is now!” WORKING FOR YOU: UT, which attracts stu-
dents from across the globe, also prepares students to compete globally. As Longhorns, we know that “What starts here changes the world.” But we will not see this progress if education becomes unaffordable to most. As the cost of college continues to skyrocket, we should increase student financial assistance. The Pell Grant, which supports students with the highest financial need, only covers 29 percent of the average cost of attendance at a public four-year university. Yet the President has proposed a $3.8 billion cut to education spending, slashing Federal student aid by $203 billion over 10 years. That move would limit the federal government’s ability to reduce interest on student loans, adding thousands to student debt. I will persist and resist budget cuts to critical funding for education from Pre-K to post-grad. Every Longhorn relies on an open internet, but there is no guarantee that it will stay that way. With a complete disregard for public opinion, Trump’s Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman led the repeal of net neutrality rules, allowing the creation of fast lanes for some customers while competitors are forced to use the internet equivalent of a dirt road. As a longtime advocate for an open net for all, I am sponsoring a congressional resolution to override the FCC’s decision. With the support of three Republicans joining all Democrats, the U.S. Senate has already passed this resolution, but Republican leadership continues to block a vote in the House. MAKING PROGRESS: To make college more affordable, I have supported legislation limiting interest rates on federal loans and to provide more student Pell Grants. I also authored provisions in the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC), allowing a tax cut of up to $10,000 on education expenses such as tuition, textbooks and fees. I authored the Equitable Student Aid Access Act to offer the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available earlier, make more students eligible for the full Pell Grant amount and enable qualifying students to answer fewer questions in completing this overly complex form. SUPPORTING DREAMERS: Some Longhorns are “Dreamers” — they got to Texas as fast as their parents brought them. They have cleared a criminal background check, paid a fee and are pursuing their studies in the only country most have ever known. As a longtime sponsor of the DREAM Act, I believe that their future must be nonnegotiable. We must reject Trump and his Congressional enablers, who would expose them to deportation to countries they barely know. GET INVOLVED: Throughout your time at UT, I encourage you to remain engaged on campus and in the community. Make your voice heard. If there were ever a time for Longhorns to unite and participate in government, it is now! Our very democracy is in peril. We must act together to restore some genuine checks and balances. I hope you each choose to join in making a difference by registering to vote — where you now live, here in Austin — prior to the deadline, Tuesday, Oct. 9. One way to register is by visiting www.Register2Vote.org, which provides a simple registration process. I welcome students to get involved as interns in my Austin, San Antonio or D.C. offices. As a lifelong Longhorn who grew up a few blocks from campus, met my wife on campus and was originally elected to represent all University neighborhoods, I am working to serve you. Congressman Doggett represents Texas’s 35th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Students deserve an unexcused absence By Mayowa Grace Oyenubi Columnist
As we fill our Google Calendars with classes, organization meetings, internships and jobs, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. As students, we often find ourselves needing a day to recuperate from the draining demands of academic and outside involvements. At UT, however, the number of unexcused absences allowed in a class is left up to the discretion of each professor. This means that professors can choose not to allow any unexcused absences. If UT wants to be considerate of its students’ mental health, it should require professors to allow a minimum of one unexcused absence in their classes. A 2017 study by the National College Health Association found that anxiety negatively impacted 21.5 percent of UT students’ academic performance, and 15.5 percent of students reported that depression was a factor of their worsened academic performance. Another 31.5 percent reported stress as a factor. The same study found that 86 percent of students felt overwhelmed by all they had to do, and 42.9 percent felt that their academics were traumatizing or difficult to handle. The rigor of academics and involvement at a competitive university takes a toll on the mental health of students. It seems reasonable then, if not absolutely necessary, to permit students at
least one day to recuperate from their demanding commitments. UT’s Faculty Council is allowed governance over academic policy as it pertains
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to faculty. Thus, it may seem like a suitable avenue for pursuing this policy change. According to Debbie Roberts, executive assistant for the Office of the General Faculty, the Faculty Council can consider this proposal if it is formally presented through a legislative student organization, such as the Senate of College Councils or Student Government. However, Ryan Jaffe, co-chair of the UT
Senate Faculty Affairs Committee, believes that students’ initiatives are less likely to be influential through the Faculty Council. Voting faculty could easily overturn the proposal or read student legislation as a mere suggestion. Jaffe, a government junior, believes that this proposal would be most successful if the Senate sought it in coordination with the provost’s office instead. The provost could implement this initiative without a faculty voting process and even add it as a requirement in the faculty handbook. This way, the implementation of the initiative could not be easily overturned by dissenting faculty, and it would be more likely to be firmly established universitywide. Jaffe notes that pursuing this initiative is incredibly important, as UT’s current system can be “detrimental to the mental health of students.” Jaffe said that “it’s kind of unfair to think that a student can really attend every single class day,” and students end up “pushing themselves to get there.” “I find that just one day (off from class) clears a lot of head space,” says Jaffe. This past January, President Gregory Fenves announced the availability of free sessions at the Counseling and Mental Health Center. This victory was the result of students advocating for their mental health needs. If student leaders in the Senate and Student Government want to continue to better student life on campus, they should pursue the establishment of a one unexcused absence minimum. And if UT’s administration truly cares about bettering the mental health of its students, it should implement these student initiatives. Oyenubi is a social work junior from Temple.
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Tablers, pedestrians must negotiate peace By Laura Laughead Columnist
At the beginning of every semester, Speedway and West Mall transform into sidewalk gauntlets. Before walking down these stretches, students suit up to enter a verbal war zone. Hoods up, headphones in and eyes locked on the ground, they sidestep a vortex of shouts of “try this,” “buy this” and “join us.” Pedestrians view these tablers as annoying. Tablers view the pedestrians as rude. Both sides forget that tabling is a two-way street. In the battle for students’ attention, tablers and pedestrians should negotiate peace. Tablers want to advertise and get new recruits for their organizations. Pedestrians want to make it on time to class without feeling harassed. A little politeness on both sides would go a long way toward making peace. “I’m walking down (Speedway and West Mall) because I have somewhere to be, and to have multiple organizations coming at me can be a bit overwhelming and honestly annoying,” marketing junior Zayda Lopez said. According to the Division of Student Affairs, those are the most congested tabling areas on campus. The University of Texas has more than 1,300 student organizations. Imagine just half of those groups fighting for your attention on your way to class. You’d never get there on time. “All student organizations in good standing can table on campus,” said Susan Buckenmeyer, director of student activities. “They are not required to make a reservation.”
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Feelings on both sides are often casualties of this battle for students’ time. “People make the mistake when they’re tabling of being too aggressive,” said Taylor McKeown, rhetoric and writing junior. “They don’t want to get sucked in and talk to you for 20 minutes.”
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Students who successfully make it through without getting stopped can feel guilty for being rude. Students who are nice can get cornered and feel like chumps. On the other side of the table, literally, student organizations stand outside all day in the heat or rain to make their point. To some,
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rejection can feel personal. Ignoring them is like saying you don’t like them or their group. Biology sophomore Jordan McKenna tabled last spring for a student government campaign. She said she used to feel annoyed by tablers, but she now has an appreciation for their difficult job. “People might ignore me even if all I said was, ‘Hi, how are you?’” McKenna said. “I sometimes hate it when tablers talk to me or try and reel me in, but I at least acknowledge them from now on, or even try to see what it is they are so passionate about that they want to stand around the UT campus talking to strangers about it.” McKeown, who also tabled last semester, serves as the president of the Texas Sweethearts, a spirit group that recruits through tabling. She said pretending you can’t hear them or see them can be hurtful. She offers a subtle yet effective suggestion: Tablers should respect people’s space and take a step back. Let’s save the aggressive sniping and guerrilla marketing for the Fortune 500s. It makes students uncomfortable. Tablers should make eye contact and smile first, and then let interested pedestrians come to them. The more welcoming your first encounter, the more comfortable and malleable your audience is. Politeness is, after all, the best form of persuasion. On the other hand, pedestrians should be polite in declining. A smiling no thank you takes one second. It’s quicker, kinder and less effort than pretending you can’t hear. A wink and a nod for both sides. Laughead is an LAH and journalism junior from Houston.
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katie bauer | the daily texan staff Senior Breckyn Hager and the Longhorn defensive line respond to the snap during Texas’ 34-29 loss to the unranked Terrapins at FedExField on Saturday.
Texas emphasizes run game, still faces late-game errors By Ross Burkhart @Ross_Burkhart
It may be a new season for Texas, but it was the same result as last year’s opener — an undisciplined Longhorn team getting upset by underdog Maryland. Saturday’s 34-29 loss had plenty of defining moments, including key fourth-quarter turnovers, a one hour and 26 minute rain delay and the defense’s inability to force turnovers. Here are three of the biggest takeaways from Texas’ season opener:
Fourth-quarter execution is still a problem
The Longhorns were nearly mistake free on the offensive end. Then, the fourth quarter began. Sophomore quarterback Sam Ehlinger took the field with 6:45 to go in the game. Two players later, a costly interception saw the Maryland offense regain possession. On the next drive, a fumble from Texas running back Tre Watson near the
50-yard line halted another opportunity for the Longhorns to take control late in the game. To the defense’s credit, Ehlinger and the Longhorns had a third and final opportunity to complete a comeback, only to have it stripped away by junior Maryland defensive back Antoine Brooks Jr. after a an interception on 3rd-and-10. It’s a story Texas fans are all too familiar with. Late turnovers defined the outcome for the Longhorns. Ehlinger, who threw for two touchdowns over the first three quarters, said that his game mimicked how the team performed as a whole. “I thought my individual performance kind of embodied how we did as a team overall,” Ehlinger told Longhorn Network after the game. “We started slow, middle of the game, we finally found our stride and who we needed to be. Then, at the end, we didn’t finish so I think that resembles it pretty well.” Executing in late-game situations is an issue Texas desperately needs to correct if
they want to have any shot at getting close to the top of the Big 12 this season.
Orlando’s defense struggles to take away the ball
Despite having one of the top defenses in the Big 12 last season, the Longhorns struggled to create turnovers. Saturday didn’t prove very different as Texas failed to record a single takeaway. Early on, the lack of pressure showed as Maryland quickly ran out to a 24-7 lead. Texas recovered down the stretch but eventually gave up 34 points by the end of the game. The defense’s failure to keep the Terrapins out of the end zone was too much for the Texas offense to overcome. After the game, senior defensive tackle Chris Nelson said that he didn’t approve of the defense’s performance. “For me, my standpoint, I don’t like it,” Nelson said. “I know we can play better than that and we will play better than that.”
Coaching staff emphasizes running game
Another question following head coach Tom Herman and the coaching staff going into Saturday’s game was the amount of run plays that will be called this season. Last season’s offensive personnel consisted of a revolving door at the running back position, but one of the more positive aspects from Saturday’s game was the 27 carries by four different running backs. Watson recorded 57 yards on 12 carries and freshman Keaontay Ingram tallied 37 yards on six carries in his first game in burnt orange. The numbers aren’t eye-popping, but the decision to stick with the run, even when the team found themselves down by three scores, is promising. The Longhorns showed on Saturday that there’s at least two runners they feel comfortable with. If they want to ease the questions about Ehlinger’s play, Herman should continue to get the running backs involved early and often each week. Texas kicks off a three-game stretch at home next weekend as the Longhorns take on Tulsa.
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rather than the finished product that fans were once again hoping for. “We’re learning how to win, Herman said. “I think, again, losses are unacceptable. Losses hurt really bad. It was like a funeral home around our building yesterday, and it should be. It should be. Because if it doesn’t matter, then you don’t care.” Sophomore quarterback Sam Ehlinger played a crucial part in the team’s chances of winning down the final stretch of the game. On the final drive, Ehlinger threw a pass directly within reach of junior wide receiver Devin Duvernay to keep the drive going on fourth down. Three plays later, a deep ball sailed high over the head of junior wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey and was intercepted by a Maryland defensive back. Though Ehlinger exhibited the same lategame traits as last season — laser throws to keep drives alive and devastating turnovers — Herman said he never doubted his decision to play Ehlinger for the full duration of the game. “I don’t think now’s the time to (switch quarterbacks), I really don’t,” Herman said. “You start, you’re going to wind up in the same situation that you were in last year. We made a decision. I don’t think, certainly Sam didn’t play perfect, but nobody did, and his errors weren’t egregious enough to merit just dumping him on the depth chart.” As for the injury report, Herman said senior cornerback Kris Boyd would be listed as “probable” if the team used NFL designations. Senior cornerback Davante Davis and junior safety Brandon Jones are “questionable,” as well.
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angela wang | the daily texan staff Texas head coach Tom Herman addresses the media before the season at Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, Texas. The Longhorns lost their season opener at Maryland, 34–29, on Saturday.
Despite loss, Herman says this year is not repeat of last season. By Ross Burkhart @Ross_Burkhart
As Texas head coach Tom Herman reached the podium for his press conference Monday afternoon, he didn’t begin by discussing the turnovers or the quarterback play. He began by comparing the Longhorns’
performance to the American literary novel “Of Mice and Men.” “I told Gary Johnson — yesterday we were talking about it — and he had never read ‘Of Mice and Men,’” Herman said. “I told him he needs to read ‘Of Mice and Men.’ It was kind of Lennie with the rabbit and with George. Right; that Lennie wanted so badly to touch the rabbit and play with the rabbit, and he squeezed it so hard, he killed the rabbit.” Even though Herman’s metaphor was incorrect as Lennie never actual-
ly killed a rabbit, but a puppy instead, the reference fit the description of Saturday’s game in many ways. Texas players and coaches talked about the excitement surrounding the week one game since fall camp began, and when it was time to take the field, it showed — just too much, perhaps. “To me, I know that seems maybe out there a little bit, but I think that’s what the first quarter was,” Herman said. “We wanted it so badly that we got in our own way quite a bit, and that’s correctable.”
The 34-29 loss to a Maryland program led by an interim head coach Matt Canada is a bitter disappointment for a Texas program that uses the motto “1–0” at the forefront of its vocabulary. A slow start that led to the Terrapins jumping out to a 24-7 lead midway through the second quarter and three fourth-quarter turnovers combined with no points showed that Texas is still a work in progress
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A lengthy lightning delay didn’t disturb one Longhorn team from taking home a victory this weekend. After putting up a season high of five goals on Sunday, the No. 23 Longhorns moved on to win their fifth game of the season in a convincing fashion over Stephen F. Austin. The five-goal match marks a two-year high, dating back to Sept. 2, 2016 when the Longhorns dropped Sam Houston State 7-0. Senior forward Alexa Adams scored the first goal of the match in the ninth minute with an impressive showcase of speed after a perfect pass from senior midfielder Katie Glenn guided Adams to the score. Almost immediately after the first goal was scored, a 49-minute lightning delay forced the coaches, players and fans to put the game and the Longhorns’ momentum on hold. After the match returned to the pitch, the Ladyjacks quickly worked their way
into an offensive advantage against the Longhorns, forcing senior defender Paige Hooper to make a difficult play to hold onto the 1-0 lead. Soon after, redshirt sophomore forward Cydney Billups tallied two consecutive goals, her first two goals of the season, on the Ladyjacks in a matter of minutes. The first of the two goals came off of a distant shot from Billups, shooting from outside of the box and into the upper right 90 to give the Longhorns a 2-0 lead. The second goal from Billups came off a dual-assist from junior Emma Jett and fellow redshirt sophomore Tecora Turner, who’s making her return from a knee injury that kept her out of the rotation last year. “I just felt it,” Billups said. “I had the space, I took the space, and I just shot it. (On) the second one, Emma crossed it to me and I just tried to head it to keep it going, but somehow it went into the goal.” The Longhorns finished the first half up 3-0 and entered the second half just as
hot as they left. Even with 10 substitutes entering the game, Texas continued to dominate the pitch with a 16-2 shooting advantage in the second half alone. The final two scores of the evening came from star sophomore Haley Berg and senior Amber Stearns, the former putting the ball in the back of the net in the 73rd minute of the match on a 22-yard shot, with the latter finding her first goal of the season off a penalty kick in the 89th minute of the match. After the match, head coach Angela Kelly spoke about how satisfied she was with the team’s performance and the importance of getting players substituted into the game. “It’s a great result, and I’m pleased with the amount of minutes we were able to get,” Kelly said. “That’s really valuable game time experience, and you can’t pay for that. That’s fantastic.” The Longhorns’ next match will unfold at home in Mike A. Myers Stadium on Friday, Sep. 7 against Texas State.
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Naked Palette will be discontinued this palette and the Naked Palette are Up in Smoke and Dawn, the imitations of Creep and Gunmetal, respectively. Up in Smoke has Urban Decay shook the makeup world with significantly better pigmentation than Creep, the release of their original Naked 12-pan eyeswatching and applying as a deep black. Gunshadow palette in 2010. The prodmetal and Dawn swatch similaruct went on to become one of the ly, but the W7 formulation does best selling, most widely known not include silver microglitter. and imitated eyeshadow palettes of However, the W7 palette is packall time. After releasing nine more, aged in tin, rather than the cardUrban Decay rocked the makeup board and magnetic closure of the industry once again, announcing original Naked Palette, offering Aug. 23 that the monolithic Naked more protection when traveling. Palette would be discontinued. Coastal Scents — Revealed, $20 As Naked flies off the shelves, The first in Coastal Scents’ own there is heavy pressure to go out series of palettes, Revealed, the and buy the last batch of this prodfirst in Coastal Scents’ own seuct. Retailers, such as Ulta, Sephories of palettes combines shades ra and Urban Decay itself are offrom the first two Naked Palettes, fering the palette for half the price. making it the ultimate dupe. The But is it worth it? There are many Revealed Palette does not name successful duplicates of Naked’s its shades, but it is fairly clear formula and color execution. Simwhich is which. The formula is ple trial and error separates the significantly different from that truly good dupes from lackluster of Naked in that it is powdery imitations. Here is a breakdown and requires buildup of color over of what makes the Naked Palette a primer. so famous and what alternatives The difference in formula is are available. not necessarily bad; it just neUrban Decay — Naked Palette, $27 cessitates a different approach to applying and blending eyeshadMany brands have tried to ow. The colors swatch nicely, replicate the Naked Palette’s running into the same difference quality, but only a few have come between Lightly Toasted and Naclose. The original has 12 pans ked — no microglitter and instead of eyeshadow ranging from Vira decent black, which can be used gin, a pale pink satin, to Gunto smoke out the outer edge or metal, a gray-blue shimmer with as eyeliner. silver microglitter. Ultimately, deciding which palThe matte shades, Buck and ette to purchase comes down to Naked, are soft in texture, requirjuan figueroa| the daily texan staff how much you are willing to pay ing little pressure to lift the necUrban Decay announced on August 23 that their orignal Naked eyeshadow pallette will be discontinued, for makeup. Coastal Scents and sparking brand followers to go out and buy the product while it is still available. essary amount of product from W7 offer substitutes for the more exthe pan. Matte shadows are some of the pensive option, but key formulation difmost difficult formulas to perfect, making nude; Sidecar, a rose gold; Half Baked, a true each shade of the Naked Palette and matches ferences may be the deciding factors in your this quality the shining achievement of the palgold; Smog, a dark bronze; Darkhorse, a dark their pigmentation while actually producing purchasing decisions. Act fast and act now ette. It gave the palette a unique identity on the golden brown; Toasted, a rusty brown; Hustle, less fallout of excess eyeshadow when blended — the Naked Palette will not be around for shelves back in 2010. a dark rosy brown; and Gunmetal. These colors on the eye. The two key differences between much longer. The satins, Virgin and Creep, are worlds
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all swatch wonderfully, with the microglitter of Gunmetal translating nicely in the swatches. W7 — Lightly Toasted, $6 W7’s imitation of Urban Decay’s best seller is spot-on. Lightly Toasted perfectly replicates
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Best places to celebrate your 21st birthday in Austin By Andrea Tinning @andreawinning
Planning your 21st birthday in Austin can be overwhelming. There are countless venues to consider. Whether you’re down for the Dirty Sixth or something more mild, the city never fails to deliver. Here are five great places to spend your 21st birthday in Austin, some of which offer specials and are open to your underage friends, so everyone can have fun! Spider House Café and Ballroom Located within walking distance from the University, Spider House is the ideal place to celebrate your birthday after a long day of classes. With a huge menu that includes killer food and non-alcoholic drinks for your underage friends, Spider House is ideal for celebrating with everyone. Not only will you be able to enjoy your first legal cocktail on the outdoor patio with your friends, but the unique art and neon signs will also make a nice backdrop for photos. Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar In a city known for its live music, Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar is certain to deliver a unique birthday experience complete with song and dance. On stage are two grand pianos where professional pianists will jam any and every genre of music at your request. Show them your ID at the door and the cover charge is free on your birthday. Request a special birthday song and you may or may not be invited on stage to sing the lead vocals, making
your 21st a night your friends will never let you forget. Buzz Mill Planning on celebrating all night? Buzz Mill has you covered. This 24-hour coffee house also serves beer, cider and cocktails. Located in Riverside, Buzz Mill’s fun and rustic interior will make for a cozy location for a birthday get-together. Outdoor seating is also an option with food trucks on site. Should you decide to make your birthday entertainment extra special, this location hosts events ranging from live music and stand-up comedy to “bring your own vinyl” socials and happy hours on certain nights of the week. Barbarella’s If growing older isn’t the focus of your outing, Barbarella’s takes you back in time with nostalgic ‘80s and ‘90s music and a packed dance floor. Their outdoor patio merges with Swan Dive next door, allowing you to bar hop with ease. Barbarella’s unique atmosphere makes it an ideal location for large groups who love fun and dancing. Highland If you’re looking for a queer bar with a lot of personality, Highland delivers in spades. This 21-and-up nightclub is located on Colorado Street and offers unique cocktails and special events ranging from drag shows to guest DJs. The location itself features a giant dance floor, bar and patio for when you need to catch your breath. Check out the website for special events and promotions,
including an 18 and up night for your underage friends. Trudy’s What better way to spend your birthday than with delicious food and classic drinks? Trudy’s has three locations around Austin, all of which boast delicious Mexican Martinis and mouth watering dishes to kick off the night. To make you feel extra special on your big day, Trudy’s offers a free drink for patrons on their birthday. With happy
hours almost every day and a vast menu, your 21st will be one to remember at Trudy’s, and your wallet will still be intact.
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