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UT alum wins Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for new cancer discovery. PA G E 3

Students should counter loneliness by eating lunch with others. PA G E 4

All-female concert booking group reshapes male-dominated music industry. PA G E 8

Herman talks preparation before monumental clash with Oklahoma. PA G E 6

CAMPUS

Academic recovery helps stop spiraling

Students skip meals Students seeking a late-night bite are forced to look for inconvenient dinner alternatives or go hungry.

By Katie Balevic @KatelynBalevic

The Counseling and Mental Health Center is encouraging students to go through academic recovery when they face setbacks in their studies by starting a six-week counseling group last Thursday. Academic recovery is the process of bouncing back from an academic disappointment, said Katy Redd, associate director for prevention, development and media relations at the CMHC. “(An academic setback) is when things don’t go academically quite exactly like you envisioned,” Redd said. “It can be anything from getting a grade that you didn’t want to not performing as well in a test or a class, or maybe it’s not getting into the college that you envisioned or the graduate school that you thought that you wanted.” The counseling group focuses on the link between improving mental health and increased academic resilience rather than teaching academic or study skills, according to the CMHC website. According to data from the CMHC, 37 percent of the 6,312 students who went to the CMHC for help in 2016-2017 said academic concerns were one of the issues they were seeking help for. Exercise science freshman Sanja Stojcic said she was frustrated at the beginning of the semester when she forgot to do a homework assignment because she was preoccupied with a test. “I just completely forgot to do

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angela wang | the daily texan staff Business honors freshman Barbara Barman reaches for a Caesar salad at Littlefield Patio Cafe on Monday evening. Barman and other students living on the north side of campus often skip meals due to limited on-campus dining options at night.

By Neelam Bohra @_neelam_b

horter dining hall hours in the northern portion campus have caused some students to skip dinner. Littlefield Patio Cafe and Kinsolving Dining provide dinner for students in the northern part section of campus, and they close at 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday. Students who cannot mold their schedule to these hours said they do not

have time to travel across campus to open dining halls or afford to spend money to eat out, so they resort to eating snacks or not eating at all. “I’ve skipped quite a few meals,” said Barbara Barman, a business honors freshman living in Blanton Hall. “I don’t have time to go across campus, and I don’t want to go out and spend money, so I just won’t eat. It messes with my whole schedule.” Hannah Jordan, an international relations and Plan II

freshman, also lives in Blanton and said she can’t afford to eat out because she pays her own tuition. Instead, she tried to use some of the 1,800 Dine In Dollars provided in her resident meal plan at Jester City Limits, which stays open until 11 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays. “I feel like people on the north side of campus get a little less out of their meal plan,” Jordan said. “I have walked across campus to get to JCL before, but when you’re on your own at night and you’re a girl,

CITY

Public pool prices increase to fund future improvements By Raga Justin @ragajus

Starting yesterday, students and residents should expect to pay more for a visit to Barton Springs and other Austin pools to fund maintenance costs. All municipal pools and the popular Barton Springs began requesting higher fees depending on age range and resident status. Adult residents, including students, must pay $5 instead of the previous $3 to get into Barton Springs, while admission for seniors, children and junior residents all increased by $1. Adult non-residents must pay $9. Neighborhood and community pools are still free for entry, said Jodie Jay, aquatics division manager for the City’s Parks and Recreation Department. Jay said it has been over 15 years since the city has increased its entry fees for residents. The city will collect an estimated $1.1 million from the price hike. “We were looking for creative ways to fund our maintenance and operation,” Jay said. Currently, the City can only wait until something goes wrong with a pool before working on it, which often leads to extended pool closures and additional costs, Jay said. With these additional funds, Parks and Recreation Department officials will replace older valves

and pumps in municipal pools this winter, preventing future breakdowns and closures. Music performance sophomore Nicholas Ryland often works as a lifeguard for Austin neighborhood pools and said he believes the price hike has both benefits and costs. “This just forces students to be more efficient with how they handle their money,” Ryland said. “For me, it’s not exactly harmful, but it’s an extra few bucks someone could maybe spend on lunch instead of this.” Anil Pattni, a marketing executive who has lived in Austin for four years, said he used to frequent Barton Springs when he first moved to the city. He said community-shared resources such as pools should not be restricted by fees. “I think everyone should have access to the pool as a privilege of living in Austin,” Pattni said. “It gets so hot here, and it’s such a family friendly place. And incrementally over the summer, those price increases add up …. Everyone already pays city taxes so we can have a place like this. Why should we pay extra to use it?” Jay said she does not anticipate turnout to pools and Barton Springs to decrease because of the price change. “Pushback is not an issue,” Jay said. “It is a moderate increase, and I think that most people understand that this money is going to a good cause.”

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it’s sketchy. And I don’t want to have to use SURE Walk. It’s a hassle, and it is intimidating to (use) just for dinner.” Hannah Horton, communication sciences and disorders sophomore, lives in Kinsolving and said she plans her homework around dining hours. “There are times when you get to a stopping point in homework, and it’s close to 8 and you’re hungry,” Horton said. “But you come down here and they’re about to close, so you

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CITY

Skidmore reimagines city mobility

amna ijaz | the daily texan staff District 9 City Council candidate Danielle Skidmore leads a discussion on sustainability in a town hall at Cain and Abel’s on Tuesday, Sept. 25.

By Sami Sparber @saisparber

Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of profiles on the candidates running to represent District 9 on the Austin City Council. If elected to the Austin City Council, transportation engineer Danielle

Skidmore said she can help solve Austin’s “mobility puzzle.” “As wonderful as it has been living in Austin for the past 24 years, our city is facing some real growing pains,” Skidmore said. “We have a transportation crisis. Traffic is awful, and makes it so hard to move around this city. As the 11th largest city in America, we have to go big

on public transportation.” Skidmore is running to represent District 9, which covers downtown, West Campus and parts of South Austin. Skidmore is running against Kathie Tovo, the incumbent City Council member and mayor pro tem. As a transgender woman and mother of a special-needs child,

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UT grad student examines gender gap in math SAT scores By Zoë Howard @zoehoward51

Over the past 50 years, male scores on the SAT math section have been 20 to 30 points higher than female scores on the national level. The American Enterprise Institute said girls are worse at math than boys, but physics graduate student Franki Aymond said she has found evidence on the contrary hidden in the scores. American Enterprise Institute’s article made three claims: One, the difference in SAT math score between genders has been persistent and will continue; two, because of this difference, men are better at math; and three, because men are better at math, equal representation may not necessary in STEM fields. “I felt like they were wrong, so I had to immediately take action,” Aymond said. “The action I took was looking at the underlying data.” The main argument Aymond made against the article was that SAT scores are not a reliable indicator of proficiency in STEM fields. “We see a difference between what grades students get in their coursework and how they perform on standardized tests,” Aymond said. “When we look at average high school grades in STEM classes, females’ average grades are actually slightly higher.” Aymond said though women’s course grades are higher than men’s on average, women remain underrepresented in STEM fields. Neuroscience freshman Soummitra Anand said she feels that grades in STEM courses prove one’s abilities more than SAT scores.

caroline woodman | the daily texan staff Graduate student Franki Aymond teaches a seminar about how girls’ math SAT scores affect gender representation in STEM fields. She argues that SAT scores don’t accurately portray girls’ math abilities.

“Putting in the time to study for courses and preparing in advance are ultimately far smarter actions than relying on one’s innate ability,” Anand said. Emily Wei, human development and family sciences junior, said although female underrepresentation in STEM is still prevalent today, she feels hopeful for the future. “Seeing other women step up to

leadership roles in this field is very encouraging,” Wei said. “This gender gap inspires me to reach out to younger girls and show them that girls can love science and be amazing at it.” Wei works for Girlstart, a nonprofit that engages girls in STEM from a young age. Wei said this is the key to equal representation. “We need to start the push for being

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GoFundMe raises funds for student in ICU after car accident By Meghan Nguyen @ultravioletmegs

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Five UT-Austin students were injured and one is on life support after a car accident in Waco on Sunday morning. The students were members of Texas Cowboys and Greek fraternities. They were returning from an annual Texas Cowboys retreat near Killeen when the driver fell asleep and drifted off the side of the road. The truck flipped multiple times, injuring everyone inside. “We are all devastated by the accident over the weekend and are all praying for our boys, especially Nicky,” Texas Cowboys foreman Matthew Sherman said in an email. “We stand with his family and friends in supporting him during this difficult time. Out of respect for Nicky’s family, we don’t have anything further to add at this time but are grateful for the outpouring of support we have experienced.” Four of the passengers and the driver received injuries of varying degrees and were treated and released from the hospital. Nicholas Cumberland, the fifth passenger

copyright jake groesbeck, and reproduced with permission Nicky Cumberland, radio-television-film and finance junior, was critically injured in a car accident. It resulted in the injuries of five other students Sunday morning.

and a radio-television-film and finance junior, sustained brain damage from the crash, student body president Colton Becker said. Becker, who is friends with Cumberland, drove to the hospital in Temple where Cumberland is located soon after hearing what happened. Becker said Cumberland remains on life support. “He’s one of the most caring people I’ve ever met,” Becker said. “He’s made such an impact on so many people.” A GoFundMe was launched for Cumberland on Monday evening. It raised $40,000 within five hours. Jake Groesbeck, the GoFundMe organizer and a childhood friend of Cumberland, said Cumberland is a selfless and influential figure. “I have never seen him hesitate to drop what he is doing to help his fellow peers,” Groesbeck said. “He is a man full of love and joy. ” An email account, fornickyandclio@yahoo.com, was started was started so that people could send Cumberland’s family memories and stories to read. A drop box in the Business Honors Program Office, CBA 2.312, has been designated for letters to the Cumberlands.

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it,” Stojcic said. “I wrote it down on my schedule, my calendar, on my to-do list and everything, and I still forgot to do it. What am I supposed to do — get it tattooed on my arm?” Stojcic said that setback gave her a lot of uncertainty about the future. “It was the very beginning of the year …, and I was already forgetting to do homework,” Stojcic said. “What’s going to happen when I’m two months into school or when finals start hitting? What am I going to forget then?” Kathleen Mabley, director of marketing and communication at the Moody College of Communication, said when students come to their advisers stressed about academic failures, they are referred to the CMHC. “Our academic advisers would refer students under stress to the Counseling and Mental Health Center on campus,” Mabley said in an email. Redd said sometimes one academic failure can cause a student to spiral. “The premise of this group is to provide concrete skills to deal with the shock of academic failure and

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Skidmore said she hopes to include all voices in her pursuit of a more mobile, accessible and sustainable Austin. To improve the city’s mobility, Skidmore’s platform proposes extended CapMetro service hours, safer and more efficient transportation corridors and a more complete sidewalk

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how that can be a shock to the system and affect your motivation, your ability to handle stress and your source of identity,” Redd said. Students can rely on friends and family for support, but that may not

be the best option for every setback, Redd said. “There may be times when that’s not enough and when making a call to CMHC is best option,” Redd said. “When a student makes that

call, there’s going to be a counselor on the phone who is going to help them figure out what the next step is and get them connected to the resource that will be most beneficial to them.”

network. She also said she plans to create more affordable housing by using unconventional spaces and converting underutilized public land. “We need to reimagine how we grow as a city in terms of housing,” Skidmore said. “We need to build more places for people to live. Anything that’s affordable is so far away, and then you’re caught in this quagmire of traffic.” Skidmore said addressing Austin’s mobility and accessibility needs will

make the city more sustainable. “Progressive cities like Austin need to step forward and really lead on what it means to be sustainable,” Skidmore said. “We can’t call ourselves a progressive city if we continue to grow in manner where people have no choice but to drive.” Skidmore said she will work with UT students to make sure their voices are heard. “The student population is very

much part of Austin and deserves the same robust representation at City Hall as someone who lives in one of Austin’s older neighborhoods,” Skidmore said. “For far too long, our representation has not really focused on young people, students and the 70 percent of people living in District 9 who are renters … But young people are the ones bringing the energy to Austin that makes it one of the best places to live in America.”

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COMMUNITY

milana todua | the daily texan staff Victoria Klebahn and other Texas Señoritas members donated over 2,000 feminine and hygiene products to the shelter Posada Esperanza on Saturday. The donations were from the ¡Viva La Mujer! drive that was held through the month of September.

Texas Señoritas host drive for women’s shelter By Emily Hernandez @emilylhernandez

Colorful houses decorated with statues of the Virgen de Guadalupe greeted members of the Texas Señoritas as they delivered over 2,000 feminine and hygiene-related products to residents of a family shelter on Saturday. “These are necessary items that every woman needs, every person needs,” said Minerva Alderete, Texas Señoritas vice president. “We want to advocate and say, ‘No matter your circumstance, no matter your status, you’re human.’” The family shelter, Posada Esperanza, is a branch of Casa Marianella, an Austin-based organization that

provides housing and resources for homeless immigrants. Posada Esperanza focuses on women and children who are often escaping domestic or cultural abuse. Texas Señoritas, also known as the Sigma Lambda Alpha sorority, held their ¡Viva La Mujer! donation drive throughout September to collect feminine products, other toiletries and monetary donations. Alderete, a Mexican American studies senior, said the sorority holds the drive annually, but this is the first year they worked with Posada Esperanza. “We’re Latina-based, and one of our stances is to help our ‘raza’ — to give back to the community and not leave them behind,” Alderete said.

“Personally, my goal is to find something that could connect us more to the Latino community.” Texas Señoritas member Bethany Luna said her most memorable moment was seeing one woman’s reaction to their donations. “As we were walking through, it was cool because this one lady saw us with all of our stuff,” sociology sophomore Luna said. “She was applauding, and it was really nice.” Members walked the items into the main house of Casa Marianella, where donations are stored and distributed to Posada Esperanza as needed. “Sometimes (donors are) too intimidated or afraid to go near the shelter,” Alderete said. “I like the idea of us

going and presenting what we’ve collected because we feel really passionate about the cause.” Casa Marianella residents live in three houses in a neighborhood, which surprised Victoria Klebahn, the recruitment assistant for Texas Señoritas. “It’s nice they live in an actual neighborhood,” said Klebahn, a youth and community studies junior. “Like, it’s not broadcasting they live in a shelter.” Alderete said she wants to instill a feeling in the residents similar to that of a random woman offering a tampon to another woman in the bathroom. “This is your time to hand off that tampon that you were once given to another woman who really needs it,” Alderete said.

ALUMNI

UT alumnus awarded 2018 Nobel Prize for cancer research

release. “Jim’s research on new ways to fight cancer has saved countless lives and turned once untreatable diagnoses into ones that are now treatable and beatable. He’s provided hope to many

patients and their families.” Allison was in a conference in New York on Monday and could not be reached. Kitto, Allison’s Ph.D. adviser until 1973, was astonished by how

many ways Allison’s findings were applicable to cancer treatments. “Jim’s science has just been absolutely staggering in the way that it has turned around, really, much of the world’s approach to cancer

therapy to just a huge array of different cancers,” Kitto said. According to a UT press release, cancer immunotherapy makes the body’s immune system — specifically T-cells, which identify and attack foreign bodies — destroy cancer cells like it would other harmful bacteria and viruses. Allison’s breakthrough came when he identified a “brake” on T-cells that some cancers activate to protect themselves. “Cancer is very, very smart,” Kitto said. “It has a way of combining with these T-cells to turn them off.” According to the University press release, Allison’s treatment was administered to five patients diagnosed with melanoma. After three years, three of the five patients are still alive. Hadley Holland, a human development and family sciences senior, said Allison’s award makes her even more excited to attend UT, whose faculty and alumni have won eight Nobel Prizes. “It’s cool to know that we have faculty and staff that are making such big strides in their profession and their careers,” Holland said. “It makes me excited to be a student for professors like that.”

and 8 p.m. in dining halls on the north side of campus to consider later hours. He said this is partly because of the lower density of students with meal plans in North Campus. “It takes a lot of labor hours to operate a location,” Rodriguez said. “We try to be good stewards of the students’

money and not raise prices in order to stay open more hours. We have to balance everything in regards to good business practices.” Rodriguez said busier students should use the Eco2Go boxes, a system allowing students to pay for a to-go box of food. Barman said this practice can be difficult.

“I try to ration it out,” Barman said. “I can get something earlier in the day and save half for dinner, and I’m getting smarter about it. It’s just, sometimes, you can’t get to the places you need to, and food should be something that’s easily accessible for kids. The hours should be more flexible.”

Rodriguez said he hosts a food committee meeting through the Division of Housing Services the second Tuesday of every month, and the meeting is open to all students wanting to express opinions about dining. “We’re always open to listen and to see what we can do for students,” Rodriguez said.

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Over 60 years ago, now-retired biochemistry professor Barrie Kitto nearly fired a 17-year-old James Allison from his dishwashing job after he caused an explosion while cleaning test tubes with a combustible chemical. But Monday morning, Allison received the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. “One of the representatives came in and told me, ‘We want Jim to stay in the lab. He helps everybody. And besides, he tells great jokes,’” Kitto said after hearing about Allison’s achievement. Allison, who is the executive director of the Immunotherapy Platform at the MD Anderson Cancer Center and a UT alumnus, received the Nobel Prize for his discoveries in immunotherapy and cancer research. Allison won the award jointly with Japanese immunologist Tasuku Honjo. “I’m very proud to congratulate UT Distinguished Alumnus Jim Allison on receiving the Nobel Prize in Medicine,” UT President Gregory Fenves said in a press

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don’t have time. When it gets closer to 8, they start putting things away. You don’t have all the options.” Director of dining Rene Rodriguez said not enough students eat between 7 p.m.

copyright md anderson cancer center, and reproduced with permission UT alumnus James Allison, along with Japanese immunologist Tasuku Honjo, received the Nobel prize for Physiology or Medicine on Monday for their work on immunotherapy to fight cancer.

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A lunch a day keeps the loneliness away By Michael Martinez Columnist

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Don’t buy unethically sourced chocolate By Chen-pang Chang Columnist

Indonesia has lost 72 percent of its intact forests — equivalent to an area twice the size of Germany — in the last 50 years. Much of the land has been turned into palm oil plantations. More than 100 companies that use palm oil in their products have promised to purchase from certified suppliers. Just one year ago, however, Nestlé, Mars and Hershey were accused of breaking their commitment to stay away from illegal Indonesian palm oil. Today, their products, such as KitKats, Snickers and M&M’s, remain at UT and can be found in vending machines across campus. Despite being environmental offenders, their products remain in high demand. We need to stop buying these unethically-sourced chocolate bars before further harm to the environment takes place. Most chocolate bars require palm oil, a kind of vegetable oil, to ensure they don’t melt. Palm oil is the cheapest and most-produced vegetable oil. However, 300 soccer fields of rainforest are wiped out every hour, making the environmental costs of growing oil palm trees staggering. Orangutans are one of many species facing critical endangerment as a result of these practices. Their homes are being torn down by bulldozers. Many

of them have been killed or captured. Senselessly harming animals cannot be part of sustainable or responsible palm oil production. Humans, too, have been impacted by palm oil production. In Colombia, the fourth-largest palm oil producer in the world, the government insists that its palm oil is sustainable and different from that of Indonesia.

UT vending machines will keep providing these unethically-sourced chocolate bars, but we can stop purchasing them. ”

However, according to a Washington Post report, Columbia allowed multinational corporations, such as Poligrow, to systematically evict indigenous people, small farmers, and other local residents to turn their homes into palm oil plantations. Canteen Vending is one of the three vending contractors with UT. They

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provide vending machines that sell snacks, including Kit-Kats, Snickers and M&M’s. Olga Finneran, communications manager for Financial and Administrative Services, said in an email that “Canteen Vending is currently operating within the confines of its respective contract as outlined by the University.” However, demanding that Canteen stop providing the snacks would prove difficult. We, as consumers, can make sure that these snacks and unethical candy companies have no place at UT by urging friends and family to take a firm stand. There remain plenty of choices for chocolate lovers. Greenpeace published an investigation a week ago that shows which chocolate brands still have links with unsustainable palm oil suppliers. By being environmentally conscious consumers, we can enjoy chocolate without worrying about its hidden social costs. Currently, 71 percent of palm oil is used in chocolate products and processed food. It is tempting to have a chocolate bar. Its inviting smell and sweet taste win countless consumers over. UT vending machines will keep providing these unethically-sourced chocolate bars, but we can stop purchasing them. We can show that chocolate bars whose production harms the environment are not welcome on our campus. Chang is a philosophy junior from New Taipei, Taiwan.

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We’re in a hurry. We have to study. We have tests, assignments and deadlines. We’re studious during the week and social during the weekend. We have our whole lives ahead of us. However, the lives we’re living can be lonely. Most students on campus reported feeling lonely within the last year. The fastpaced and high-stress environment college fosters makes it difficult to have fulfilling interactions. Despite this, the problem of loneliness should be addressed. Habitual interaction and conversation are critical in combating loneliness. During a busy day, lunch is an often overlooked opportunity when it comes to engagement. Throughout UT’s cafeterias, seating areas and cafes, people sit alone at tables for four. Dance junior TD Simons said she eats lunch alone around four times a week. “I never really think to text people,” Simons said, “I just think that they’re busy or in class. I just don’t out of habit.” One of the most convenient and consistent ways to combat loneliness is to grab lunch with a friend, colleague, or even a professor.

Invoke your inner freshman and introduce yourself to as many people as possible. Grab lunch with someone new. Get to know your professor.”

“Social interactions can improve well-being while avoidance of social interaction can lead to increased anxiety and fear of isolation,” said psychology Ph.D. student Michael Mullarkey. It’s difficult to combat loneliness and depression because of their invisible nature. It’s hard to be certain whether a friend or colleague is suffering. However, the prevalence of mental illness isn’t necessary to reach out to others. The benefits of socializing span across all mental states. Bonding over a meal has been shown to help self-esteem and even raise grades. Social engagement increases collaborative skills and participation, while social isolation, over extended periods of time, has long-term consequences. Loneliness is often cited as a factor of depression, which one out of six students reported affected academic performance. Currently, rates of depression are three times higher among students compared to adults. If not addressed at a young age, the risk of mental illness as an adult increases dramatically. Engagement with others requires you to challenge yourself with new experiences and people. When you converse with new viewpoints and beliefs, you lessen the chance of mental stagnation, a mental state that leads to stunted empathy and cognitive development. It can be scary to find the courage to engage with new classmates and colleagues. Mullarkey said, “Even taking small steps, like saying ‘hi’ to people when you sit down in class, can increase your confidence in reaching out.” These small acts of empathy and acknowledgment of one another can go a long way in combating loneliness and other resulting issues. Next week, try to slow down. Invoke your inner freshman and introduce yourself to as many people as possible. Grab lunch with someone new. Get to know your professor. A conversation can be eye-opening or life-changing. Loneliness may be everywhere, but it doesn’t have to be. Martinez is a Plan II and government junior from Austin.

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WOMEN’S TENNIS

Turati captures singles title at ITF tournament By Sydney Tasman @sydneytasman

Longhorn women’s tennis All-American Bianca Turati secured the singles title at the International Tennis Federation pro circuit 15k tournament in Hilton Head, South Carolina, this past weekend. The junior captured the title Sunday morning after defeating Michaela Bayerlova of the Czech Republic 7-6 (7-0), 6-2. With the victory, Turati now holds three ITF pro circuit singles championship titles, all from this year. “I played a really good match yesterday in the final,” Turati said. “I was down 5-2 and I had to face two set points in the first set, but I’m glad that I found a way to turn the match around and to win the set and the match.” After fighting off the pair of set points, Turati was able to hold serve to get herself to 5-3. Throughout the rest of the match, she continued to showcase the grit and stamina that helped win her previous two championships in August. Turati broke Bayerlova after holding serve again, tying the set at 5-5. Coming off this momentum, the Longhorn won all seven points in the tiebreaker after both players held serve, which lead her to a victory in the opening set. Turati said the key to her win, in addition to better serving, was her ability to “swing hard at the ball and play more aggressive. The match continued to be an uphill battle in the beginning of the second set. Turati and Bayerlova were tied at 1-1 until Turati won three consecutive games and gained a 4-1 advantage. Turati once again held serve after Bayerlova got the score to 4-2 and broke the Czech Republic player for the fourth time in the match to secure the championship win.

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“If we roll in there with anything less than our A-plus game for four quarters, it’s not going to be good,” Herman said. “It’s not going to be fun. But I think we’ve proven to ourselves that our best is good enough.”

Beck expecting to return this week

After offensive coordinator Tim Beck missed Texas’ road win over Kansas State on Saturday due to an infection, Herman announced that Beck is expected to be released from the hospital Monday afternoon and will return to the coaches’ offices that evening. Herman said while Beck was in the

katie bauer| the daily texan file Junior Bianca Turati rallies against an opponent during a match against the West Virginia Mountaineers at the Texas Tennis Center on April 15. Turati’s singles victory on Sunday was her third ITF pro circuit singles title this year.

“She always represents The University of Texas in such a first-class manner,” Texas associate head coach Taylor Fogleman said. “The biggest takeaway from this week is the fact that Bianca didn’t quite have her best stuff, yet she still found a way to the title.” Turati is now on her way to Charleston to begin competing at the ITF 25k event

hospital over the weekend, he’s continued to be involved in the team’s game planning from his computer. Beck is likely to return to coaching this week and make the trip to Dallas this weekend.

Porter considering using redshirt season

Through four weeks, Texas has seen a variety of runners get involved in the offense, but junior running back Kyle Porter hasn’t been one of the players receiving a large number of touches. As a result, Porter has been contemplating taking a redshirt year in order to preserve a year of eligibility. “I talked to Kyle and I wanted to make sure him and I were on the same page,” Herman said. “Kyle is contemplating redshirting this

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FOOTBALL

Eyes of Texas turn toward OU Head coach Herman emphasizes Longhorns need to perform at their best against highly-ranked Sooners.

brooke crim | the daily texan file Texas head coach Tom Herman talks on his headset during the Longhorns’ 31-16 victory against the TCU Horned Frogs on Sept. 22 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

By Ross Burkhart @ross_burkhart

For the first time since 2012, the Longhorns and Sooners will face off as ranked opponents at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. Head coach

Tom Herman addressed the media on Monday ahead of the blockbuster matchup. Here are some of the things Herman touched on during the press conference:

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The seventh-ranked Sooners are listed as 7.5-point favorites entering Saturday’s game, and though Texas has shown promise during its four-game winning streak, Herman acknowledged that the Longhorns must perform

at their best in order to win. “I think our best is really good,” Herman said. “We have to play our best in order to have a chance against elite teams in the country like Oklahoma.” With the College

GameDay crew on site and the atmosphere of the Texas State Fair on display, the stage is set for a game with big implications on the rest of the season.

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Fall practice is officially underway at UFCU Disch-Falk Field. The Longhorns are fresh off the program’s 8th regular season Big 12 Championship and their 36th trip to the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. Entering his third season at the helm of the Longhorns, manager David Pierce is thrilled to have the team back on the field. “It’s awesome, I mean these guys came back ready to work, ready to get better,” Pierce said during his media availability Sunday. “What I have really been impressed with is our returning players, they’ve been great leaders, great ambassadors to the program and realize they can get better. There was very little arrogance in their return. (They) had a great taste of Omaha, so

they have the right mentality right now.” Similar to the beginning of fall practice last year, Pierce will be in charge of a Texas team full of new faces. “We have some very good young arms and some guys that have a chance to insert and help us in the lineup,” Pierce said, referring to the new faces brought in by the Longhorns’ No. 8 ranked recruiting class, according to Baseball America. If the season started today, 20 players on the 45man roster would be suiting up in burnt orange for the first time. Molding young players into useful pieces on any team requires a strong veteran presence, and that is exactly what junior starting pitcher Blair Henley expects to provide. “It’s crazy because I am now one of the guys they look up to and so I haven’t been in that stage since high school,” Henley said.

“Now I get to teach these kids some of the experiences I’ve had, how to play the game the right way, what to do, how the coaches coach. I’ve heard it for three years now so I can reiterate it pretty well.” Despite losing starting pitchers Nolan Kingham and Chase Shugart to the next level, Henley believes the Longhorns’ staff will be well equipped come the start of the season. “These kids are legit,” Henley said. “We have (Jack) Neely, (Ty) Madden and (Kolby) Kubichek and all these big guys. I’ve looked and everyone is different and everyone is good in a different way.” So while the experience may be lacking, the early returns are saying the talent and potential is there for the Longhorns to be a threat in the Big 12 once again and possibly make another run at the College World Series.

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MUSIC

Howdy Gals focus on diversity, safety All-female concert booking collective aims to empower women in a traditionally male-dominated industry. By Jennifer Martinez @refinnejams

owdy Gals, a concert booking troupe composed mostly of women of color, has begun its journey toward do-ityourself domination with a distinct set of principles in mind: diversity and safety. In the wake of the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements, Belicia Luevano, Kelly Ngo, Maya Van Os and Shannon Wiedemeyer envisioned a passion project challenging the prevalence of sexual harassment in the entertainment industry. Since its creation in December, Howdy Gals has relied on direct action to rid the local music community of abuses of power while enforcing the idea that women can lead the charge in influencing a music scene. “Our goal is always to have safe spaces and diverse lineups, whether it be women or people of color,” Luevano said. Howdy Gals’ vision comes at a time when women struggle to find a voice in the music industry. According to a study conducted by the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, women make up only 22.4 percent of artists, 12.3 percent of songwriters and 2 percent

of producers across 600 popular songs, a reality that has recently prompted a public conversation regarding female representation and safety behind the scenes. Their motivation for advocacy stems from a place of personal familiarity. Prior to Howdy Gals, these women gained plenty of experience in an industry traditionally under male dominion. Van Os recounted the hardships she faced while working as the venue manager for a music-based co-op. “People would try to intimidate me,” Van Os said. “And even when it came to getting assaulted by a man in the industry for a year and a half, I felt like I couldn’t speak up. I had to pretend I was friends with him in order to not be rejected by the music scene.” The Gals believe these personal experiences are what make working with other women in local music a catalyst for progressive discussions and actions. “We all listen to each other, we all take each other’s opinions seriously, and I feel I can voice whatever without being

eilish o’sullivan | the daily texan staff Texas alumnae Belicia Luevano, left, Kelly Ngo, and Maya Van Os are three of the founders of Howdy Gals, a booking and promotion group for live music events featuring local artists. Their goal is to create safe spaces and diverse lineups.

shut down,” Van Os said. “I can’t imagine that they’d be telling their male friend promoters about abusers.” Jason McNeely, owner of Hotel Vegas and Barracuda since 1986, said the Howdy Gals are a refreshing addition to Austin’s music scene. They contribute to an environment composed of women in behind-the-scenes

positions that is unique to Austin, McNeely said. “I think it’s fantastic that there’s an all-female collective, but they’re not alone,” McNeely said before listing off female bookers at venues such as Hotel Vegas, Empire, Barracuda, Cheer Up Charlies and Spider House. While Howdy Gals and their supporters take pride in their

crafts of advocacy and booking impressive lineups, the realities of abuse in the entertainment industry sit heavily in their hearts. “I kind of personally have been getting a little bit overwhelmed by it,” Van Os said. “But knowing that people can be safe at our shows makes it worth it.” On a wider scale, issues that inspired the #MeToo and

#TimesUp movements are nowhere near resolved. Known abusers continue to thrive in the music industry. In response, Howdy Gals offers a grassroots solution. “Find fellow female friends who you can support and find good ally men who stand up for you when no one else can,” Luevano said.

BOOK REVIEW

Twin UT alumnae imagine fascist Texas in ‘The Rule of One’ By Matthew Aufiero @AufieroMatthew

copyright amazon publishing, and reproduced with permission “The Rule of One” offers a dystopian look of ecological collapse through the lens of outlaw twin sisters.

Twin sisters Ava and Mira Goodwin are on the run from a fascist state to avoid death in “The Rule of One,” written by UT alumnae Ashley and Leslie Saunders. In the novel, Ava Goodwin has managed to make it through adolescence with a crazy secret: She’s two people, Mira and Ava Goodwin. The novel’s title refers to a fictional policy put into place by the fascist government of a dystopian Texas to deal with the climate crisis and overpopulation. Each family is only allotted one child. Because Mira and Ava are identical, they have spent their lives pretending to be one person. When their secret is discovered and their father is captured, they’re forced to travel north to avoid bandits and an oppressive police state. Mira’s character is fascinating

because it develops around being exactly like Ava, but she also preserves her own identity in the fleeting moments she has alone. For a few passages in the book, she wonders about her identity. By the end, Mira is pretty much the same person as she was at the beginning. Her identity is based on her struggle for survival and love for her family. The story would benefit from a closer examination of what makes each sister unique. I chose to read this novel because, as a twin, a story about twins written by twins seemed like something I could connect to. For the most part, the sisters’ relationship was enjoyable. They loved each other, were annoyed with each other and laughed with each other. It was a portrait of a loving friendship between sisters. The twins’ relationship with their dad is just as loving. Their father is stern, but he tries to safely raise his daughters in a dangerous world. One of the breaks from the tropes of young adult fiction was

that romance was not central to the plot. It was not about two women defined by their relationship to boys, but two women defined by their relationship with each other. It is refreshing to get away from stories where the plot is “he loves me, he loves me not” for 300 pages. Instead, the book provides a touching and realistic look at sisters who love each other. The fascist state the twins must avoid seems eerily believable. It is easy to see how a real-life government might slowly turn into the government depicted in the book. The most striking characteristics of the government in “The Rule of One” are features every reader would be familiar with, such as government surveillance and police brutality. The writing becomes too dramatic in some moments and takes the reader out of the story. Sometimes, the word choices clash with the first-person narration of the novel. While it is interesting to climb inside of these characters’

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heads and see how the twins react differently to situations, I have yet to hear a teenager say, “I detect a camera.” “The Rule of One” offers a loving look at the relationship between two sisters against the backdrop of a totalitarian government. While the writing is sometimes too ornamental, the book tells a heartwarming story highlighting the relationship between twins that transcends time. If you like young adult novels, loving families, a story about sisterhood, a believable dystopia or just a trek through the near-future United States, then you’ll like “The Rule of One” by Ashley and Leslie Saunders.

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Hosted at the Alamo Drafthouse on South Lamar, this year’s Fantastic Fest had such an amazing movie lineup that it was hard to narrow down. So, in no particular order, here are some of our favorites.

The Perfection

Wow, wow, wow — this movie. “The Perfection” stars Logan Browning and Allison Williams as protégé cellists to Anton (Steven Weber). One is off traveling and performing while the other has chosen to take care of her ailing mother. Once they reunite, the movie gets progressively more insane. In all honestly, the less you know about this film, the better. “The Perfection” is an insane piece of work with so many twists and turns that you’ll never be that surprised by a movie again. Browning and Williams are perfection and will keep you on the edge of your seat. Though “The Perfection” doesn’t have a distribution deal yet, we’re keeping our fingers crossed because this film is a must-watch.

Burning

Director Chang-dong Lee takes the audience on an enthralling journey with “Burning.” It’s a suspenseful thriller without a logical outcome because life itself is a mystery. The trio casts’

copyright cgv arthouse, and reproduced with permission In “Burning,” Steven Yeun plays Ben, an elusive rich guy who may be involved with the disappearance of his friend.

an exaggeration, but “I Used to Be Normal” was the perfect palate cleanser after some of the grittier films shown at Fantastic Fest. As a love letter to fangirls, which producer Rita Walsh clarified could be anyone, this documentary focuses on four women’s relationships with their favorite boy bands. This film never teases, but instead embraces the warmth of loving something so much. Even if you aren’t a fan of boy bands, this movie will strike a chord if you’ve ever been a fan of anything. A true labor of love, this documentary will bring extreme joy to any viewer.

Ladyworld performances are beautifully magnetic. Korean actor Ah-In Yoo plays Jong-su, an aspiring writer looking for a story to tell. He meets Hae-mi (Jong-seo Jun), a former schoolmate, and is quickly swept away. Then, Haemi leaves to Africa for two weeks. She returns with Ben (Steven Yeun), a Gatsby-type character — inexplicably rich, attractive and elusive. The real mystery kicks in when Hae-mi goes missing, leaving Jong-su on a twisted journey to find her. Their performances paired with Chang-dong’s story makes the slow-burn of “Burning” captivating.

An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn

This movie is ridiculous, but in a good way. Screenwriters David

Wike and Jim Hoskings, the latter of whom doubles as director, create their take on a romantic comedy by keeping all the heart but eschewing the typical romcom tropes. With an oddball cast, Wike and Hoskings produce a weird movie that will make you cry out of laughter, but its dry humor might not land for everybody. There’s an underlying innocence in this story that is perfectly portrayed by Jemaine Clement and Aubrey Plaza as Colin and Lulu, making “An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn” one of our favorites.

I Used to Be Normal: A Boyband Fangirl Story

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Director Amanda Kramer’s first feature film is a surreal, yet honest look into the complexity of female relationships. The film sets the stage with a black screen and sounds of a devastating earthquake. We soon find out that eight girls are trapped in the birthday girl’s house for a sleepover that never seems to end. “Ladyworld” breaks down the female psyche as this group of girls divides and their fear of “The Man” threatens their sanity. It shows a dark side of women that’s not shown enough in popular media. Although it may not please everyone, it’s important to see. Kramer’s “Ladyworld” is a simple marvel that is extremely intriguing.