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Environmental group makes application open for increased diversity. PA G E 2

UT needs to be more open about professor sexual harassment. PA G E 4

Discover where to get the best ice cream and then where to run off the calories after. PA G E 6

In an attempt to revitalize homefield advantage, Texas plans game day changes. PA G E 8

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Parked wrong? Pay $150 fee.

Local waterways contain high levels of fecal bacteria By Raga Justin @ragajus

Austinites using Texas waterways as a cool escape from the burning heat might want to consider cleaner options. A report released Thursday by Environment Texas, an environmental advocacy group, compiled 2017 water testing data and found nearly half of 1,450 freshwater sites in Texas showed unsafe levels of fecal contamination, falling short of statewide water quality standards. During the tests, 60 percent of testing locations at Austin city creeks showed unsafe levels of fecal bacteria at least once last year. “Austin has made great strides over the last 15 years or so with water quality in our creeks,” said Luke Metzger, the executive director of Environment Texas. “But the data shows there’s a lot more work to be done.” According to the report, swimming in contaminated water comes with health risks such as gastrointestinal illness, respiratory disease, ear and eye infections and skin rashes. Waller Creek, Walnut Creek and two Colorado River sites were all found to be unsafe on at least one occasion in 2017. Waller Creek cuts right through the University, and environmental science classes often take students down to its banks to gain field experience. Environmental science

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anthony mireles | the daily texan staff Runners run past and over a parked electric scooter in the middle of Speedway Mall on Tuesday afternoon near Gregory Gym. Scooter companies are working with UT Parking and Transportation Services to educate the student body about the proper parking of scooters.

UT may begin charging fees for improperly parked dockless scooters. By Gracie Awalt @gracieawalt5

Bird and Lime dockless scooters help students navigate the puzzle that is campus transportation. But if students aren’t more careful about where they park their scooters before rushing to class, they may have to pay.

UT Parking and Transportation Services is working with the scooter companies to educate the student body about proper riding and parking procedures on campus, specifying that all motorized scooters need to be left near bike racks on campus. If these efforts do not succeed in the near future, there will be a $150 impound fee for misplaced scooters. Bobby Stone, director of Parking and Transportation Services, said he has staff members relocating scooters to bike racks around

campus without charging fees so students will follow by example. “If we find that the community doesn’t react to the education process, then we’ll have to start impounding scooters because this conveys a strong message,” Stone said. “Our hope is that it solves our problems and everyone learns.” Stone said once a scooter is impounded, the corresponding company will be notified of the fee and will be responsible for charging the last scooter user.

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While brainstorming ideas with UT-Austin’s social work students and doing research, UT alumna Ana Hernandez realized people in the immigrant community often struggled to access resources such as healthcare or legal services. So in spring 2017, Hernandez coordinated with social work students and University Leadership Initiative, a UT group which advocates for the rights of undocumented immigrants, to create a website called Navegando Austin. A few months later, the website was launched, listing resources such as legal, financial, healthcare and mental health services in English and Spanish. Hernandez, Navegando Austin’s project coordinator, said one of the obstacles immigrants face includes lacking a social security number. “There’s also residency requirements and other things that are tied to that same social security number … so if you don’t have a social security number or you don’t have a work permit, it can create barriers,” said Hernandez who graduated from UT with a master’s in social work and Latin American studies. Other barriers include fear of being discriminated because of their status, language barriers

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TABC cracks down on fake ID usage around city

Community effort helps immigrants By Tehreem Shahab

“My assumption is that (Bird and Lime) would have to pass that fine down to whoever the last scooter user was,” Stone said. “They have a GPS system and things of that nature, so they’re going to know exactly who that last user was.” Collin Morgan, Lime general manager for Austin and San Antonio, said in a statement that as well as working with the Parking and Transportation Services

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and using transportation. “People either don’t fully realize what they’re able to access or they find that they called 10 different places … and for some reason they are unable to get to that resource, and that can be a frustrating process,” Hernandez said. Hernandez said these resources have been vetted to ensure they serve undocumented individuals. “We called agencies, we looked on websites and sometimes we would go to the agency itself,” Hernandez said. “We made sure they were accessible to undocumented folks, so you don’t have to have a social security number or a work permit to access them. We also asked about language access, if they had bilingual service providers, and we also looked to make sure we had the most updated information for that service.” Hernandez said Navegando Austin is currently not a funded project and exists because of contributors from UT, St. Edward’s University and Austin Community College. ULI member Estefania Ponce, an American Sign Language sophomore at ACC, said she primarily worked on obtaining reliable resources for the website. “To me (the website) means access, it means opportunity,” Ponce said. “It allows the

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Editor’s note: Some last names have been omitted to protect the identity of the sources. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has begun its annual crackdown on underage drinking. Chris Porter, public information officer for the commission, said TABC will be working with law enforcement to identify fake IDs at popular alcohol retailers around UT and other college campuses, including bars on Sixth Street, liquor stores and convenience stores. Penalties vary case-by-case, but minors can face up to a $500 fine if convicted of possessing a fake ID. “People who are underage who use fake IDs to obtain alcohol, not only is that against the law, but also it’s a public safety concern,” Porter said. “We don’t want young people drinking alcohol and then going out on the roads and either causing accidents … or falling victim to assault or sexual assault.” Porter said TABC will also have minors from high schools, who volunteer through the program, attempt to purchase alcohol at these retailers. An individual can face a $4,000 fine and up to a year in jail if convicted of selling alcohol to a minor. “We’ve found over the years that alcohol retailers, particularly those in commu-

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nities where colleges are located, see a much higher tempo of activity as students return to class,” Porter said. “We’re taking this time to let retailers know that even though it’s getting busy, you still have the obligation to protect the public safety by refusing sales of alcohol to minors.” Porter said while these operations will be conducted yearround, TABC is making con-

centrated efforts now to help retailers with increased business during the beginning of the school year. “When businesses obtain their alcoholic beverage permit, they agree to basically prevent these types of sales to underage folks,” Porter said. “So we’re helping them to comply with their agreements as part of their responsibility selling alcohol in Texas.”

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Theatre studies sophomore Dani Consoldane, who worked at the 7-11 on the intersection of 26th and Guadalupe Streets, said it was a popular place for anyone living near the Drag to buy alcohol. “We had to scan IDs (of everyone attempting to buy alcohol) on our registers and if they didn’t scan, we couldn’t sell them alcohol,” Consoldane said.

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“That way fake or expired IDs generally didn’t work. But if it looked alright and it scanned, we sold them alcohol.” Carter, a UT sophomore, said he got his fake ID last year and has used it weekly at convenience stores and bars. Carter said he doesn’t use his fake ID often enough to be worried about TABC’s crackdown on them. “I decided to get a fake because if you want to go out and drink, you have to have a fake ID, and that’s what people do

here to socialize,” Carter said. “I’ve never been caught before because I look older than 21, so nobody really questions it.” Consoldane said while she is concerned about the public health effects of underage drinking, she doesn’t think TABC’s operations will significantly affect students or convenience stores. “A lot of people who have fake IDs paid a lot of money for them and they look very real,” Consoldane said. “If they check out in all of the areas that we’re supposed to look at, there’s really no way to tell.”

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department at UT, Lime is also working with the Austin Transportation Department and Austin Police Department to educate all riders. “We currently have in-app messages going out to riders this week in and around campus in conjunction with UT’s internal communications,” Morgan said in a statement. “In addition, Lime operations team members are on the ground throughout Austin to proactively remove any scooters they come across that are improperly parked.” UT police officer Brett Watkins said scooters should follow traffic laws such as stopping at stop signs, yielding to other vehicles and operating as far right on the road as possible. “As far as safety goes, we really just want to get out to the students that we look at the scooters the same way as bicycles,” Watkins said. “Anywhere a bicycle would be operating is where we want the scooters to be operating.”

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junior Hannah Simon said she and her classmates tested water samples at Waller Creek frequently. “Anytime we worked in Waller Creek we would wear waders because they didn’t want us to come into contact with the water,” Simon said. “We didn’t have to do that in other places in Austin.” According to the report, Waller Creek test sites intersecting 23rd Street and 24th Street — by the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center and across the Texas Memorial Museum, respectively — were unsafe every time they were tested. Environmental scientist Todd Jackson works for Austin’s Watershed Protection Department and said contaminated waterways have been a longtime problem. Jackson said the city does not rigorously maintain every single waterway. “We’re aware of and currently are trying our best to track down those problems,” Jackson said. “It takes time.” Jackson said urban runoff, wildlife, sewage overflows and uncollected pet waste all bump up bacteria levels.

Stone said since scooter companies such as Bird and Lime were established in locations such as Dallas, Parking and Transportation Services wanted to stay ahead of the curve and establish safety structure on campus. “When they came to Austin, we wanted to be proactive and give them a chance to succeed,” Stone said. “We wanted students to know there would be rules and regulations on how we wanted (scooters) to operate on campus because it’s so pedestrian-dense.” Molly Wick, human development and family sciences sophomore, said she watched motorized scooters gain popularity on campus and believes the scooters should be treated like any other motorized vehicle. “College students are prone to be reckless in any way, and I’ve definitely seen some kids just stop the scooter and keep walking and throw the scooter on the ground,” Wick said. “I’d say it’s worth it for this control to start happening.”

However, the watershed department’s biggest concern is aging and outdated infrastructure, Jackson said. Older pipes, made of clay and slowly leaking from small cracks, are especially worrying because the city cannot fix them if they belong to private or commercial residents. Metzger said Austin does robust water testing, more than other cities in the state. The report showed popular waterways such as Barton Creek and Lady Bird Lake did not have unsafe bacteria levels, something Metzger credits to the concerted efforts of the city and citizens to keep them clean. But he also said 2018 numbers likely won’t be different. “Most likely we’re going to see similar levels when we do this analysis for next year,” Metzger said. “It’s an ongoing problem.” Simon said she’d heard professors say students in the past could swim or even hang out in Waller Creek. “Considering it’s so close to home, this is a great place that we should be able to just hang out in and enjoy, but unfortunately, because of our own university, the quality of Waller Creek is just continuing to decline,” Simon said. “There’s a lot of room for improvement.”

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joshua guenther | the daily texan staff UT alumna Ana Hernandez showcases the Navegando Austin website. The project is a collaborative effort between social work students and the University Leadership Initiative to make resources accessible to immigrant communities.

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community to be what I like to call ‘gatekeepers’ … It’s a chance for us to share with each other knowledge.” Maya Guevara, Latin American studies senior, said she had a supporting role in the project through ULI and contributed through research. Guevara said she hopes more people will contribute.

“I want to stress what a communal effort this project was,” Guevara said. “It was put on by individuals that felt very passionately and we were all from different organizations. I really hope that as people learn about it they find it useful and they reach out to us with resources we may have missed or ideas to expand the project.” Anyone can contribute by emailing names of resources to navegandoaustin@gmail.com

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alexander thompson | the daily texan staff Public relations senior Patrick Doron, left, environmental science senior Libby Griswold, middle, and advertising junior Anthony Rivera table for the Campus Environmental Center and their new open membership policy.

A more inclusive environmental club By Savana Dunning @savanaish

The Campus Environmental Center, the largest and oldest campus student organization dedicated to environmentalism, has adopted an open membership policy to combat the stigma that environmentalism is for privileged individuals. This open membership policy eliminates the $15 membership dues and active participation requirements. Regular meetings have been replaced with public events, where people outside the organization can come and listen to speaker presentations on environmentalist topics, such as zero-waste living or rainforests. “We see that it’s not diverse in real life,” CEC co-director Katherine Trujillo said. “The sustainability community caters to a certain type of person who is a certain type of (economic) level, and we want to start changing that at this level of students, and hopefully we can see this change across the real world.” Brianna Duran, the Office for Sustainability program coordinator and the CEC’s staff adviser, said in her 10 years working in environmentalist circles, she’s noticed a lack of diversity

socioeconomically and racially in the green movement. Duran said affluent people typically have more time on their hands than disadvantaged people. “Historically, it has been largely white and affluent people,” Duran said. “It doesn’t seem to be an overly diverse field of work or study, and often minority or disadvantaged populations are the most affected by environmental problems, so we really need everybody to be a part of the conversation. This is a good opportunity to try to invite more people to be a part of that conversation.” Trujillo said members struggling to meet the organization’s time commitments felt guilty about not devoting enough time. “We definitely just felt like (active membership requirements) excluded a lot of people,” sustainability studies junior Trujillo said. “It also almost made people feel like if their efforts weren’t up to a certain standard that they didn’t count, and we didn’t want that anymore. We wanted to make sure that we push that sustainability and environmentalism should be and could be open to everyone.” Trujillo and her co-director, advertisingj junior Anthony

Rivera, said they never had difficulty recruiting people of diverse backgrounds into the CEC, but found that when students were confronted with dues and membership requirements, recruits tended to disappear. “(As for) recruiting people and having people interested, we’ve gotten a variety over multiple different sectors,” Trujillo said. “It’s the people that are able to stay with us or feel more welcome here might be not as diverse just because a good amount of people, depending on major and socioeconomic status, can commit differently than other people.” Biochemistry junior Kirti Murali said she joined CEC last year as a way to become more environmentally active. As a pre-med student with many time commitments, Murali said she’s glad CEC changed their membership requirements. “When you have to put in so much time to even stay in the org, it just feels like the purpose gets kind of lost,” Murali said. “You’re just working towards trying to fulfill those requirements, and sometimes you forget what you’re doing it for. With an open membership, I can go when I want to and take part in whatever I want. It’s just very relaxed.”

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UT protects professors at price of student safety

Transparency should be key in University’s response to misconduct By Liza Anderson Editor-in-Chief

hen the University moved associate professor Coleman Hutchison from teaching graduate classes to undergraduate classes earlier this year, his new undergraduates had no idea it was because of a sexual misconduct investigation. The Editorial Board critiqued the administration’s decision in July. At the time, it seemed like a reckless attempt to move a controversial professor away from a scandal which had tormented the English graduate community for the better part of a year. In response to public criticism, UT announced this August that Hutchison would not be teaching in the fall. Still, UT’s handling of Hutchison’s behavior calls into question the University’s lack of transparency regarding professor misconduct. Hutchison’s misbehavior first surfaced in October of last year, when former student Jenn Shapland published a piece in The Arkansas International detailing a sexual relationship she had with Hutchison in 2011. At the time, Shapland was Hutchison’s student. He initially pursued her through conversations about her work, saying that she “writes like a dream” and that he was “quite smitten” with her writing. The Arkansas International piece spread quickly throughout the tight-knit community of English graduate students. Shapland’s story brought forward unspoken discomfort in the department. English department chair Elizabeth Cullingford — forced into a position of problem-solving — urged students to direct complaints to the Office for Inclusion and Equity. The OIE conducts investigations into potential policy violations on campus. Over the next few months, Cullingford called two town hall meetings to address what many graduate students and some professors described as a deteriorating department climate. In the first meeting, Cullingford did not answer questions about the investigation or the allegations, and one administrator told students to direct their concerns to Hutchison himself. At this point, the controversy remained insulated within the graduate wing of the English department. In June of this year, the online news site Splinter released an article about the ongoing investigation, which brought the scandal into the public eye. The next month, the investigation into Hutchison’s behavior came to a close. Soon after, Hutchison sent an email addressing the investigation to some members of the English department. He said he had been cleared of sexual harassment. But he had been found in violation of the University’s consensual relationship policy for failing to report his relationship with Shapland. He also said that the OIE investigators found that he made a “handful of inappropriate comments” to graduate students. The next day, Cullingford sent an email to all the graduate students and borrowed Hutchison’s phrasing: He made “some inappropriate comments to graduate students.” That email — from Cullingford to the graduate students — was the only piece of information I had when I began my reporting in July. When I started interviewing graduate students, a more unsettling picture came into focus. Many described his reputation as “creepy.” They described an uncomfortable air about him — he paid too much attention, he leaned in too much when he spoke. One graduate student told OIE

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Hutchison made unwanted advances toward her at an end-of-semester party. Several female graduate students said their older peers warned them about Hutchison when they entered the PhD program at UT. But he was the graduate adviser. Every graduate student had to meet with him once a year. Avoiding Hutchison was impossible. With this in mind, I wanted to get to the bottom of what “some inappropriate comments” meant. It’s vague — perhaps intentionally so — and doesn’t refer to any specific policy violation.

We should not have to file a Freedom of Information Act request to figure out which of our professors have been sanctioned for misbehavior towards students.” I called Cullingford. She didn’t answer. I emailed her. She forwarded my email to the University Communications department, which handles public and media relations for the school. My email bounced through the communication network. This is standard procedure, and I’m used to it. It’s the school’s practice to make sure I speak with the person best equipped to answer my questions. After a few days, I got an interview with the person whom the school thought could give me the best information about the case. I asked her if Hutchison was found in violation of any policy other than the consensual relationship policy. She said, “he was cleared of all sexual misconduct.” I asked her again to confirm. She repeated, “he was cleared of any sexual misconduct.” This was not true. The investigators found sufficient evidence that in addition to violating the consensual relationship policy, “Professor Hutchison was also found to have violated the Sexual Misconduct provision in HOP 3-3031 (Prohibition of Sexual Discrimination) for making inappropriate remarks and asking personal questions to graduate students.” I don’t know if this inaccuracy was the result of a deliberate lie or just very confident in her misinformation. Regardless, the University’s spokesperson should have known the answer to that question. On Aug. 17, the Austin-American Statesman reported that Hutchison had been found in violation of sexual misconduct guidelines on more than one count. On Aug. 20, I received confirmation of these findings with a returned Freedom of Information Act request I had filed with the school the previous week. The report said Hutchison had been found in violation of the sexual misconduct policy for inappropriate behavior toward students. And it looked like the University had concealed it. At the University level, there’s an important distinction between sexual harassment and sexual misconduct. Sexual harassment is worse.

But, in the policy OIE used to review Hutchison, there’s a 90-day limit for sexual harassment complaints. This means that if a student doesn’t come forward within 90 days of an incident, the complaint automatically gets downgraded to sexual misconduct, a lower offense. The University phased out the 90-day limit in 2015, but they still reviewed Hutchison under these rules because most of the incidents took place before 2015. In a copy of the OIE report I obtained during this investigation, the investigators say Hutchison could not have been found in violation of sexual harassment policies, because “the University did not receive a timely complaint within the deadline provided in the policy.” Instead, sexual misconduct was the highest offense he could have committed, and the investigation found him in violation of that policy. The lowest level policy violation Hutchison committed — not reporting a consensual relationship — is also the only violation Hutchison or Cullingford revealed in their communication with students. Even some upper-level faculty in the English department — who were tasked with dealing with the backlash of his behavior and deciding what to do next — said they didn’t know OIE had found evidence that he had done more than conceal a consensual relationship from his superiors. By failing to provide information about professor misconduct, the University gave Hutchison control over what people knew about the investigation. I emailed Hutchison twice asking for a response, but I have not heard back yet. I obtained the results of the investigation through a Freedom of Information Act request. Under the Texas Public Information Act, the University is required by law to release public information upon request. The information is legally available, but it shouldn’t be this hard to find. I shouldn’t have to be the editor-in-chief at the college newspaper, talk with a FOIA expert and do a decent amount of trial and error to figure out what a professor has done to his students. We should not have to file a FOIA request to figure out which of our professors have been sanctioned for misbehavior toward students. This information should be easy to access. It should be on the professor’s profile. We should have a database where students can search for professors who’ve been sanctioned. We already do this for organizations that have been sanctioned for hazing. In UT’s current system, fraternities are held to a higher standard than professors. UT students filed 445 misconduct complaints against UT faculty and staff during the 20162017 academic year. That’s a lot of professors. Students shouldn’t have to understand the legal system to figure out if one of them is teaching their class. The information is public. The school has no reason to hide it and every reason to make it accessible. By failing to do so they make their priorities obvious. It is not the University’s job to shield professors from the consequences of their own actions. Its job is to protect and promote the well-being of UT students. Reporting on this topic was not easy, and obtaining this information seemed harder than necessary. I think UT doesn’t want us to know what our professors are up to. Prove me wrong. Anderson is a Plan II and history junior from Houston. She is the editor-in-chief.

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front of the media, Herman reassured the fan base that it felt like a “funeral home” around the team and it wasn’t just the head coach who noticed the dejection. “I saw people really, really hurt, more so than ever,” senior defensive end Breckyn Hager said. “I saw them hurt, then I started feeling bad. I went home, couldn’t really sleep. I logically thought it through, and as soon as I woke up, I started calling and texting. The determination and reborn look in their eyes the next day was one of the most refreshing things I could have seen.” Texas coaches and players alike are aware of the criticism that will continue to roll in. Herman will stick to his guns in saying that this year doesn’t feel like last season’s 0–1 start, and with no definitive answers expected in the matchup with Tulsa, both sides will have to wait until the Longhorns’ showdown with No. 17 USC to possibly meet somewhere in the middle.

katie bauer | the daily texan file Texas defensive end Charles Omenihu attempts to tackle Maryland running back Tayon Fleet-Davis during Saturday’s defeat at FedExField. The senior run stopper and the rest of the Longhorns aim to shed off the disappointing loss as the Tulsa Golden Hurricane pay a visit to Austin under the lights Saturday.

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After the Longhorns clawed back from a 17-point first-half deficit to take a 29-24 lead midway through the third quarter, it seemed as though Texas was poised to start the season off on a high note. One 86-minute rain delay and three fourth-quarter turnovers later, the Longhorns were back at square one after suffering a loss at the hands of Maryland for the second straight year, 34-29. Now the Longhorns return to Austin for their home opener against Tulsa in hopes to notch their first win of 2018. Just as Maryland was by most pundits, the Golden Hurricane can’t be

completely written off. Let’s get right into how this week could play out for the Longhorns:

Texas wins if …

… it forces turnovers. Despite falling behind late in the game, Maryland protected the ball, giving it a shot to win. The Terrapins had zero turnovers on Saturday while Texas had three. If defensive coordinator Todd Orlando’s unit can win the turnover battle, it can stifle Tulsa’s momentum better than a 70-yard boot from freshman punter Ryan Bujcevski can. … it stops the run. The Golden Hurricane rushed for nearly 300 yards in their contest with Central Arkansas on Saturday. Leading the attack is sophomore running back Shamari Brooks,

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Texas loses if …

… it has a slow start. For the second consecutive year, Texas set itself up for failure by getting trounced midway through the first quarter. Despite coming back to briefly claim the lead, the game’s circumstances put too much pressure on players who lack experience and chemistry with the team. Jumping ahead early can help Ehlinger depend on his veteran wide receivers and running backs and put less pressure on him to make a play on his own. … it can’t protect the ball. Texas had three soul-crushing turnovers on its final three drives of the game to seal its own fate. Turnovers kill momentum and

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can provide Tulsa with an easy way to cash in points and tire its own defense by putting it back on the field. If Ehlinger and the troops can minimize mistakes, Texas should not have a problem with the Golden Hurricane. … disaster occurs. The Longhorns head into Saturday night’s game as 23-point favorites. While it’s the Longhorns’ home opener and the players are just as excited to be back as the fans are, Tulsa will come in with as big of a chip on its shoulder as Texas will. However, it would take a concentrated effort on behalf of Texas to lose this game. A slew of turnovers and special teams mishaps could lead to a ghastly defeat if Texas looks past yet another inferior opponent.

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who had 129 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. Texas found a way to halt Maryland’s rushing attack last week, courtesy of senior defensive ends Charles Omenihu and Breckyn Hager, but they’ll have to do it again this week to walk out of DKR with a victory. … it controls the football. Maryland held on to the football for the majority of the game last week and had nearly five more minutes of possession than Texas did. Those are five crucial minutes Texas wishes it could have back. If sophomore quarterback Sam Ehlinger and the Longhorns can avoid offensive miscues, they’ll be able to control the pace of the game and the clock. The Longhorns would much rather end the game with a kneel

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6 delicious ice cream shops to explore

anthony mireles | the daily texan staff Max Becker catches an airborne ice cream scoop at Amy’s Ice Cream on Guadalupe and W 35th St. Amy’s is a homegrown favorite of Austinites with multiple locations around the city to enjoy what locals have known for 34 years.

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After a scorching hot day in the Texas heat, there’s nothing better than ice cream to cool you down and raise your spirits. Austin boasts some of the best restaurants and food trucks around, so you don’t have to look far for any flavor or shape of delicious ice cream. Next time you’re overcome with a hankering for a creamy, delicious treat, check out our favorite spots in and around the 40 Acres.

Cow Tipping Creamery

If you’re up for a drive, Cow Tipping Creamery is the perfect treat. Originally operated out of a food truck, this ice cream shop now has a storefront on Lamar near West Campus. Playing with the idea of traditional soft serve led to the incorporation of freshly baked toppings, which are often layered with ice cream to create the notorious “stackers” that made Cow Tipping Creamery famous.

Amy’s Ice Creams

Considered by many to be the quintessential Austin ice cream spot, Amy’s has been surprising its customers with a unique selection of flavors for over 34 years. The South Congress location is notorious for the graffiti plastered on the

outside, which often serves as a backdrop for ice cream selfies. Whether you crave their worldfamous Mexican Vanilla or are ready to sample one of 350 rotating flavors of ice cream, Amy’s never disappoints.

Lick Honest Ice Cream

Concerned with not only taste but quality, Lick Honest Ice Cream uses only pure and locally sourced ingredients to craft their product. Everything at Lick is homemade, from the waffle cones down to the baked toppings. Bonus: They’re devoted to the environment, serving ice cream with compostable cups and spoons. Some of the most unique flavors around come from Lick, including Cilantro Lime and Roasted Beets with Fresh Mint.

Sweet Ritual

Uniquely catered to customers with food allergies and dietary restrictions, Sweet Ritual aims to bring ice cream to everyone. No ice creams contain dairy bases, as the entire shop is vegan. The bases alternate daily between cashew, peanut and coconut. Because of fast growth, the shop is temporarily positioned inside Toy Joy, while Sweet Ritual’s storefront undergoes renovations. Special attention and omission of allergens and dairy ensure that no one is left out of the delicious, creamy fun at Sweet Ritual.

Ice Scrapers

Watching your ice cream freeze is almost as fun as eating it at Ice Scrapers, a family-owned truck situated behind the University Co-op. These Thai-inspired ice cream rolls begin as a liquid poured on the anti-griddle, or cold plate, in the truck. Once it is frozen enough to mold, scrapers roll it up and serve. The unique shape and flavor of ice cream rolls make Ice Scrapers a must-try spot in West Campus.

Spun Ice Cream

Two Austin-raised sisters combine science and dessert to make liquid nitrogen ice cream. Frozen at negative 321 degrees, ice crystals shrink to make the resulting product creamier and smoother than traditional ice cream. The “Spun Sisters” maintain the high quality of their products by using only locally sourced and fair trade products. This unique method of making ice cream gives Spun an identity and rightful place among the best spots in Austin. Whether you’re celebrating with friends or treating yourself, ice cream should always be on your plate. Some of the best ice cream can be found in Austin, each adding their own “weird” twist to traditional flavors or presentation. Vegan, dairy-free, locally sourced or out of a truck — Austin’s ice cream shops have something for everyone to enjoy.

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Trails worth the sweat: Discover your next running route By Celesia Smith @TheDailyTexan

Everything is bigger and better in Texas, and the Austin running scene is no exception. Thanks to the variety of trails found around the city, Austinites can hit the ground running from nearly anywhere and for any distance. Finding the perfect trail in a city with so many is a feat, so we’ve done it for you. These are the trails that are truly worth the sweat.

Mueller Lake Park

Looking for a flat trail without a crowd? Head to Mueller Lake Park. Mueller is home to a wide, half paved-half crushed granite trail loop that features a view of Mueller Lake and an open air amphitheater where you may be able to catch the occasional show. Another bonus of this trail is its convenient location near Mueller Regional Retail District and Mueller Town Center District for those who need to run errands before or after their workout. Location: North Austin (4550 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723) Parking: Street parking / Mueller Town Center Garage Trail Type: Paved, crushed granite Distance: 2.6 mile loop Bonuses: Food truck park, farmer’s market on Sundays, plenty of porta potties, shopping districts nearby

Shoal Creek Trail

If you want a mix of greenery and cityscape during your run, the Shoal Creek Trail is perfect for you. This beautiful, quiet trail is easy to follow, beginning at Lady Bird Lake and ending on 38th Street. The Shoal Creek Trail also runs through Pease Park, a serene, tree canopied destination that is home to a playground, picnic area and volleyball and basketball courts. After running through Pease Park, prepare to meet more rugged terrain. The trail goes through a bit of rocky uphill before finishing up on 38th Street.

anthony mireles | the daily texan staff Neuroscience sophomore Jeffery Chen, left, and business sophomore Kien Nguyen hike along the Lady Bird Lake trail with their pet dog. Although popular with hikers, runners can also take enjoyment in these trails for their smooth running surfaces and scenery.

Location: Central Austin Parking: Street parking at northern and

southern ends Trail Type: Dirt, crushed granite, asphalt Distance: 3.8 miles one way Bonuses: Dog friendly, quiet, well shaded

Town Lake Loop/Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail

Ready for a long run? Whether you are or not, the 10.1 mile loop around Town Lake is likely the perfect trail. If you’re not into high-mileage running, the 3.2 mile loop from the South First Bridge to the Mopac Bridge may be a great choice.

Runners looking to go a bit longer can do the entire loop or even add on a mile or two “out and back” in parks along the trail to make their run 12 or even 14 miles. Those looking to do something in-between can complete 5-mile or 7-mile loops. The Town Lake Trail has seemingly endless options. But the perks don’t end there. With Barton Springs Pool only a short walk away from the Mopac Bridge entrance, a cool-down swim may be the perfect way to end your workout. Those who frequent this trail will likely catch a glimpse of the University of Texas’ cross country team. The collegiate runners spend almost every morning

running around Town Lake because of the soft surface and sheer size of the trail. Location: Central Austin — various entrances (Mopac Bridge, Vic Mathias Shores, Trinity and Caesar Chavez St.) Parking: Varies based on entrance — most available is at the Vic Mathias Shores entrance and under the Mopac Bridge Trail Type: Boardwalk, crushed granite, cement Distance: 10.1 mile loop Bonuses: Frequent water fountains and bathroom stops, dog friendly, close to Barton Springs, various calisthenics parks, ample parking

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Texas drowns backlash, focuses on Tulsa Ehlinger and the Longhorns believe 24-hour rule will create right mindset. By Alex Briseño @AlexxBriseno

Sophomore quarterback Sam Ehlinger entered Belmont Hall to speak with the media just 72 hours removed from his game-ending turnover with a smile on his face. While Ehlinger usually displays unwavering confidence, head coach Tom Herman seemingly laid the foundation for the team’s mentality this week after being asked to address Longhorn fans after their second consecutive loss

I love the fans. I love my classmates and all that but at the end of the day the only opinions that matter are the opinions of our team and our coaches.” COLLIN JOHNSON WIDE RECEIVER, #9

to Maryland. “I would tell them, we expect to win every game,” Herman said. “We’re extremely disappointed when we don’t. But the sky is not falling. The sun is going to come up, hopefully tomorrow. We’re going

katie bauer | the daily texan staff Senior running back Tre Watson navigates through the Maryland defense in the Longhorns’ 34-29 loss to the Terrapins on Saturday. The grad transfer from California finished with 52 rushing yards in his debut with Texas.

to get to practice tomorrow. If it doesn’t come up, we’re all kind of screwed on that deal, right?” Ehlinger sat down in front of the media and was immediately asked about his mentality after two late-game interceptions, which all but ended Texas’ hopes of leaving FedExField with a victory. Ehlinger then explained a mentality the entire team practices: the 24-hour rule that forces the team to move forward one day after each game, win or lose. “We got back to Austin around midnight, went to bed around 1 a.m. and didn’t get

up until 11ish so that would be about 24 hours to where we started the game,” Ehlinger said. “The aftermath was short. Our minds are on Tulsa.” Sandwiched between Ehlinger’s two interceptions was graduate transfer running back Tre Watson’s fumble in the fourth quarter of his Longhorn debut. The referees initially said that Watson was ruled down, but it was eventually overturned by an official review. “The ref called what they called so I can’t argue with it,” Watson said. “You’ve got to move forward and learn from it

GAME DAY

carlos garcia | the daily texan file A herd of Longhorn fans gather for a football game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Fans will witness a different experience at DKR this year with enhanced food prices and festivities.

Del Conte envisions improved game day experience By Alex Briseño @AlexxBriseno

After years of complaints regarding the Longhorns’ game day atmosphere, Texas Athletics has decided to make several changes to improve the fan experience around Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium starting this season. Beginning Sept. 8 for Texas’ home opener against Tulsa, fans will enjoy “Fan First” concession pricing, Longhorn City Limits and Bevo Boulevard at every home game. “We’ve listened to you and have worked hard to create an improved environment inside and outside of Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium,” Chris Del Conte, director of athletics and vice president, said in a press release. “When you arrive for gameday, you’ll notice that we’ve taken many of the things that make Texas and Austin special and positioned them to create an elevated gameday experience across the board.”

‘Fan First’ Concessions

This year, concession stand prices will drop for

snacks and drinks offered at DKR. Liter bottled water, which was $6.50 per bottle in 2017, will now be $5. Regular fountain drink sodas have dropped from $5 to $3. Popcorn, candy and 20-ounce water bottles can also be purchased for $3 this season. “We’re taking a close look at every aspect of the fan experience,” Del Conte said in the release. “Food and beverage is a big part of that. We’re going to maintain the quality our fans expect while giving them a break on the pricing.” According to Texas Sports, a family of four will be able to purchase a game day meal for $28 with the new reduced prices.

Longhorn City Limits

The addition of this pregame concert series will bring live music to LBJ Lawn, outside of the northeast corner of DKR. Texas Athletics announced that Grammy Award-winner Jimmie Vaughan will be the inaugural headliner of Longhorn City Limits on Sept. 8. This festivity will also

feature The Nightowls, a local R&B and soul group that will perform from 3:30 p.m.–4:30pm before Jimmie Vaughan takes the stage from 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. All concerts will be free and open to the public. Fans will also be able to enjoy $5 16-ounce domestic beer and wine spritzers as well as $6 16-ounce premium beer.

Bevo Boulevard

This event, which will be held on San Jacinto Boulevard from East 20th Street to the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center, will provide fans with a new pregame street party atmosphere. Bevo Boulevard will open five hours before kickoff and will feature the Longhorn Band and Texas Cheer, and will allow fans to greet Bevo and the team as they enter the stadium. “Our staff has worked hard to bring the Bevo Blvd. concept to life with the goal of providing our fans with a place to go for exciting pregame action that features many of our outstanding Texas traditions,” Del Conte said. “Our goal is to have

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“I love the fans,” junior wide receiver Collin Johnson said. “I love my classmates and all that but at the end of the day the only opinions that matter are the opinions of our team and our coaches. That’s really all that matters to me only. I get the same from the team as well. We’ve got each other when we’re on the field. Our fans aren’t out there with us, our classmates’ parents out there with us. It’s just us. We’re very hard on ourselves, but we’re all we’ve got.” While the team has displayed a calm demeanor in

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