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“David’s Law” offers protections for student cyberbullying victims. PA G E 3

Students need to advocate for paid sick leave in Austin. PA G E 4

Hyde Park’s Dolce Vita to close its doors to local residents by end of the month. PA G E 8

Beck discusses return to field after week in hopsital, Orlando to renew old rivalry. PA G E 6

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Blue Index project aims to promote interaction with water By Savana Dunning @savanaish

anthony mireles | the daily texan file Bevo XV is escorted out of the south endzone tunnel at Darrell K Royal - Texas Memorial stadium by members of the Texas Silver Spurs. With a current horn span of 58 inches, his horns will continue to grow for life.

Bevo XV: growing machine UT mascot’s horns have grown 16 more inches in the past two years. By Gracie Awalt @gracieawalt5

s the football team continues to increase their number of big wins this season, Bevo XV’s horns have been gaining big inches as well.

Bevo XV’s horns have grown more than one foot wider in the past two years. In 2016, his horn span from tip to tip was 42 inches. Now, his horn span is 58 inches. Ricky Brennes is the executive director of the Silver Spurs’ Alumni Association, which is responsible for handling and caring for Bevo XV, who is currently three years old. He said Bevo’s horns will grow an inch longer every month, until he turns six years old, when the growth rate will slow down. “His horns will continue to grow for the rest of his life,” Brennes said. “The average lifespan of a Longhorn is around mid-20s, so we’ll have to wait and see how much they grow.”

Brennes said the last mascot, Bevo XIV, had the longest horn span historically out of all of the Bevos, measuring approximately 82 inches. He said it is too early to know if Bevo XV’s horns will reach that length because each Longhorn is unique, and each set of horns bends and grows differently. “It’s like looking at a toddler and asking how tall they’ll be in the future,” Brennes said. “You don’t really know, and there’s no real way of telling. It’s hard to say, and it’s just one of those things you have to wait for it to play out.” Brennes said they let Bevo’s horns grow and do nothing to maintain them, but they make sure Bevo does not damage them.

“He could bang a horn on something but it’s pretty hard to damage them,” Brennes said. “The horns are pretty sturdy, so whatever it would be it would have to be pretty significant. We certainly pay attention to anything he could do where he might injure them.” Andrew Miller, a current Texas Silver Spur, said many people expect Bevo to be aggressive like a bull, but the 1,700 pound steer is docile and happy due to his pampered lifestyle. He rides in an air-conditioned trailer and has a choice between hay, grass, filtered water, sweet cubes and feed. “I’ve never seen him aggressively use his horns,” said Miller, a business honors and

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Two phone stands have appeared on campus bridges overlooking Waller Creek, seeking information from passersby about how Austin’s waterways impact their well-being. The stands are a part of The Blue Index project, a two-year study conducted by architecture graduate student Kevin Jeffery looking into people’s relationships with Austin’s bodies of water. The project uses phone stands with informational placards, called stations, across 30 of Austin’s waterways, which prompt visitors to take a photo of the waterway and scan a QR code for a brief survey. The survey asks for the participant’s emotional reaction to being near the water, ranging from serenity to fear, and other demographic information regarding the participant. “It’s not enough to just sit and observe anymore,” Jeffery said. “Everyone has a moral responsibility to chip in, so this is my way of adding my power to the sustainability effort. This is how I choose to make it better.” The project has received more than 1,000 responses since Jeffery started it in August 2017. Jeffery said he was inspired after reading Blue Mind by Wallace Nichols. The book theorizes people are more relaxed and happy when near bodies of water and that lack of water in a surrounding area can make people tense and stressed. “Blue mind is a feeling where you’re more relaxed and calm,” Jeffery said. “It’s a calming state as opposed to red mind, which is aggressive, stressed, fight or flight instincts. Most urban cities don’t have so many natural waterways you can sit next

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West Campus housing to replace historic B&B

Marijuana arrests, citations drop on UT campus for first time since 2014

By Adriana Rezal @adrianarezal

A new 17-story high-rise will begin construction in West Campus next summer and will surround the historic Kenney House that currently sits on the property. The Kenney House, which currently houses a bed and breakfast called The Star of Texas Inn, sits on the corner of West 22nd and Rio Grande street. The house was established as a historic landmark in 1983 by Mike McHone, who attended UT in the late 1960s and is the project consultant for the new high-rise. As a UT physics student, McHone lived in the Kenney House when it was used for student housing. McHone said he decided to establish the house as a historic landmark to save it from being torn down by construction in West Campus.

“Student condominiums were the big deal and they were knocking down buildings right and left to build them,” McHone said. “I was trying to save the neighborhood as some of the more historic buildings went down.” McHone said the high-rise, which will be called Villas in Rio, will have glass walls on its bottom levels to show off the historic building. The Kenney House will be bordered on two sides by the high-rise and will be converted to a coffee shop and may also host office spaces. McHone said restoring the Kenney House will benefit its historic importance. “We’re incorporating it and showing it off and hopefully having more people know a little bit more about the Kenney House and see it as a historic landmark and recognize it for its contribution … to the city of Austin,” McHone said.

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By Hayden Baggett @HaydenBaggett

Marijuana related arrests and citations issued by the UT Police Department have dropped this year after increasing annually since 2014, records show. The records, obtained by The Daily Texan through the Texas Public Information Act, indicate that UTPD has dealt with 94 fewer cannabis charges in 2018 than overall in 2017. Police officials cite their increased focus on West Campus as responsible for this change. “We started focusing our efforts on the community that live just west of campus,” said UTPD Captain Chris Bonnet. “As those folks got used to

seeing us over there, there was less of that criminal activity occurring or, at least, we saw less of it.” In spite of the increase in charges between 2014 and 2017, Bonnet said his department never considered students smoking marijuana to be an issue in the first place. “I wouldn’t classify it as a problem,” Bonnet said. “It’s a criminal violation for the time being. Laws are always subject to change but like every other criminal violation that occurs on campus, it’s our responsibility to address it.” He said UTPD does not often resort to arresting cannabis offenders unless other criminal activity is involved. “It’s not like we target pot-smokers,” Bonnet

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Without UT’s impact on his life, Joseph Kopser said his campaign for Congress would look very different. The Iraq War veteran, who is a Democrat competing against Republican nominee Chip Roy for the U.S. House District 21 seat, can trace several milestones in his life back to UT. “You cannot tell my story of running for office without the University of Texas being central to that entire story,” Kopser said. “It began with the Army giving me an opportunity to serve as the professor of military science, leading the department for two years from 2011 to 2013, and it was there that I realized so many of things simultaneously that I talk about on the campaign trail.” During his time as the chair of UT’s Army ROTC program, Kopser also founded the business RideScout, an app for comparing transportation options, which he eventually sold to a subsidiary of Daimler, the company behind Mercedes-Benz vehicles. He said starting the business opened his eyes to issues like the future of the United States workforce. “We have got to make sure that higher education is aligned with the marketplace so that

Joseph Kopser is a veteran and former UT employee running for the U.S. House in District 21. graduates … (can) support themselves and be able to pay off student loans, pay off debt, buy a home, get a car and be a part of the American dream,” Kopser said. “I saw (the need) as I was building my company, and the need to find a talented workforce to be able to do it. And where did I find all of our first employees? The University of Texas.” Kopser said one of his most profound memories at UT was presenting the

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to or hear or see. That’s why you get so many aggressive, stressed people around, because they’re in red mind all the time.” To understand how these concepts can translate to Austinites, Jeffery partnered with the education division of the Austin Watershed Protection Department, which is dedicated to teaching Austinites about Austin’s waterways and how to protect them. The department helped Jeffery identify the waterways he could use for the project. When data collection ends in December, the department will use some of the data collected by Jeffery to improve Austin’s waterways. Jessica Wilson, the department’s education manager, said Blue Index will help the education division gauge community perception of waterways. “A lot of the feedback the city receives from the community is

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negative,” Wilson said. “A lot of people call into 311 when there’s an issue, and that information is vital to how we function as a city, but it’s very rare that communication comes from the community about what they’re enjoying. Blue Index can provide feedback on what people enjoy and we can use that to perhaps mimic the way we’re maintaining that site to other places.” Architecture graduate student Stuart Scott, one of Jeffery’s classmates who helped him during the creation of the project, has participated in a few Blue Index surveys and said the survey can help start conversation around waterway protection in Austin. “It’s a good way for the community to explore how nature can make them feel,” Scott said. “When you take the survey, it helps lead you down the path of (thinking about) ways to protect that source. It’s all about education. The more people get educated about something that they enjoy, they want to protect it.”

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Family tragedy motivates law countering cyberbullying By Tehya Rassman @tehyarassman

David Molak was in high school when he died by suicide after being cyberbullied. In 2016, David was 16 years old, an Eagle Scout and a football fan who loved hunting and fishing with his father, said his month, Maurine Molak. “He was really just a regular kid,” Molak said. “It just goes to show you that it can happen to anybody.” After David’s death, the Molak family took the cyberbullying issue into their own hands and helped pass “David’s Law” last year, which allows educational, civil and criminal codes to interact in order to ensure teens are being protected in school, at home and in public spaces. “There was a lot of relief that we had some legislation that would be able to help kids that were the target of this kind of abuse,” Molak said. “We even had parents tell us that David’s Law saved their child’s life.” According to a Pew Research Center survey released at the end of September, 59 percent of teenagers said they have experienced some form of cyberbullying, the most common being name-calling. Anikka Furnace, theatre and dance freshman, said she was cyberbullied about a picture she posted on Facebook when she was about 12 years old and has witnessed other people being bullied online. “I got slammed hard by so many people just for having cleavage,

Teens’ Experiences with Cyberbullying The most common type of harrasment youth encounter online is

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7% of teens say someone has shared explicit images of them without their consent

SOURCE: PEW RESEARCH CENTER which is stupid, but it made me feel really bad about myself,” Furnace said. “Which sucks when you’re an impressionable teenager.” Andrew Dillon, an information and psychology professor whose expertise is on the psychology of Internet use, said social media is a common platform for cyberbullying because of the ability for cyberbullies to remain anonymous. “It is undoubtedly devastating and hurtful for those on the

receiving end,” Dillon said in an email. “There is evidence of teen suicides resulting from cyberbullying, so the seriousness cannot be underestimated. “The solution, Dillon said, is to treat online behavior the same way as you would in real life. “We need to be preemptive and get out in front of it rather than waiting to deal with it only when an instance occurs,” Dillon said. “Norms of online behavior and

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communication need to be articulated, shared and learned, just like in the physical world.” Over several months, David’s bullies used social media and text messages to make fun of his looks and threaten to physically hurt him. “We didn’t know about it until it had gotten out of hand,” Molak said. “It was the night of an Instagram post when David finally came down and told us. He was

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just devastated, I mean, he was just sobbing.” Despite the Pew research findings, Molak remains optimistic and said they reflect an increasing awareness on the issue. “I think it’s an indication that people are reporting it more and are more willing to admit to it, admit to seeing it, admit to being a victim of it or actually a perpetrator of it, because there is so much more conversation about it now,” Molak said.

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Mayoral candidate runs on anti-gentrification, police training platform By Sami Sparber @samisparber

As a pedicab driver, Alex Strenger said he hears the concerns of Austin residents firsthand. To address those concerns, he is running for mayor of Austin. “I’m directly in touch with the actual concerns of the city of Austin,” Strenger said. “I see the negative effects of the rapid gentrification that’s taking hold of this city, both from an affordability and traffic standpoint.” Strenger is one of six candidates attempting to unseat incumbent mayor Steve Adler. His platform focuses on creating affordable housing, reducing traffic and improving police training. After living in Austin for five years, Strenger said he became frustrated with the Austin City Council’s approach to housing and development.

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said. “Our default is typically going to be citation, especially for our students. There’s no reason to throw someone in jail for experimenting with marijuana.” And some students’ encounters with law enforcement serve as a testament to this. Computer science sophomore Bryan, whose last name was removed to protect his privacy, was cited by UTPD for possession of marijuana last spring.

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“Building a dome around Austin and getting rid of these pesky Californians is the most clear and practical way to manage our growth and address our affordability concerns,” Strenger said. Capping the number of Uber drivers on the road at any given time and creating designated spots to leave dockless scooters will help solve Austin’s traffic problem, Strenger said. Strenger also said he would require police officers to train in a combat sport and would replace officers’ firearms with flamethrowers to eliminate officer-involved shootings. “Practicing combat sports will enable officers to remain calm and composed in any situation,” Strenger said. “Exercising will make them happier overall. Well-trained, happy cops deserve flamethrowers.” Strenger said his policy proposals go hand-in-hand to create a more affordable and less

“It was next to the Brazos Garage,” Bryan said. “I was high at the time, and I was just cited for having the weed.” He said all he had to do was take a four-hour class to get the charge removed from his record. “I know a few friends in the past that have been caught, and the police just let them go,” Bryan said. “In most cases, they don’t really overreact too much.” Radio-television-film sophomore Sam, whose last name was also removed to protect his privacy, had a similar story. He was searched for suspicion of

Well-trained, happy cops deserve flamethrowers.” ALEX STRENGER

congested Austin. “If our police were to ticket Uber drivers and dockless scooter operators for even half of the infractions that they commit while operating on our city streets, not only would we have enough money to build a dome around Austin and give flamethrowers to our police, we would also be able to provide everyone in the state of Texas with a livable wage,” Strenger said. Editor’s note: This is one in a series of profiles on the Austin mayor’s race.

marijuana outside of Jester Residence Hall last year. “We smoked a blunt, and as we were walking back, there was a single cop at the end of the alleyway,” Sam said. “They basically just made us sit on the curb. They searched only a few of us, and then they let us go.” On campus, this sort of criminal activity does not happen solely outside. Aaron Voyles, director of residence halls operations, said resident assistants often call UTPD to investigate the odor of marijuana in dorms. “For the 2017-2018 academic year, our staff responded and

joshua guenther | the daily texan staff Pedicab driver Alex Strenger is running for mayor of the City of Austin. Strenger plans to build a dome around the city and arm police with flamethrowers to address concerns about affordable housing, traffic and police training.

reported 35 incidents on suspicion of marijuana,” Voyles said. “We have about 7,400 residents that live on campus, just to give you an idea of the scope on that.” Petroleum engineering freshman Lucus Moustakas said this number of incidents is not representative of his experience in Jester. “I’ve smelled weed at least four or five times since I got here,” Moustakas said. “If people keep smoking where it’s obviously unwanted, then UTPD should probably do something more about it.”

Biology junior Shivani Patel, who lives in the Quarters’ Nueces House apartments in West Campus, said adding student housing and a coffee shop would be beneficial for students living nearby. “Coffee is always good, everyone loves coffee,” Patel said. “It would be convenient (for students).” Chris Mackey, owner of The Star of Texas Inn, said for reasons unrelated to the new project, the inn will close in May 2019, which is when construction for the high-rise will begin. Mackey said the new project will increase housing options for UT students who want to live close to the University. “I thoroughly support (student housing expansion), even though it’s changing my neighborhood, because … I think it’s a little crazy that for all these years, students have had to commute from all parts of town to go to school,” Mackey said.

erika ramirez | the daily texan staff The historic Kenney House currently houses a bed and breakfast, but beginning summer 2019 a new 17-story high-rise will be built on the property leaving the house intact.

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finance senior. “We stay outside of the radius of his horns because he’ll scratch his side with his horn if he has a bug or fly on him. He’s been trained since birth on how to interact with humans and it’s really paid off.” Miller said Bevo enjoys rubbing his horns on cedar trees

in the pastures on the privately owned ranch where he lives, and sometimes the Silver Spurs will scratch his horns because it reminds Bevo of the cedar trees. Radio-television-film sophomore Justin Morris said he was standing outside Bevo’s fence, which was around three feet away from Bevo, at the USC football game. He

said Bevo’s horns were beautiful and he believes horn size matters to UT students. “His horns are mighty and bigger in real life than in the pictures,” Morris said. “If his horns stayed the size they were back in 2016, we would be the Texas medium-horns. We are the Longhorns, so the longer the horns the better.”

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Students can help Austin workers get paid sick leave Last week was supposed to be historic for labor rights in Texas. The first paid sick leave ordinance in the state was scheduled to take effect in Austin on Oct. 1. Instead, protesters gathered outside State Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office last Monday to voice their frustration that the ordinance temporarily blocked due to a lawsuit. The ordinance would require that all employers offer their employees one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, adding up to an annual maximum of six days for “small employers” and eight days for “medium or large employers.” It was passed in February, but in April the conservative group Texas Public Policy Foundation filed a lawsuit on behalf of business interests in the state. The Court of Appeals in the 3rd District of Texas temporarily blocked the ordinance in August. Because it faces opposition from local businesses who claim the law will hurt them and dozens of Republican state lawmakers, implementing this policy will be an uphill battle. But it will be worth it for Austin workers, including financially independent students who work in Austin and stand to benefit from the ordinance. Students can help make the city healthier and more prosperous by challenging those business interests and pressuring elected officials to support this measure. The best argument for this

Forcing employees to sacrifice their well-being in order to make a living is wrong.”

Nevertheless, opponents argue that paid sick leave will hurt the economy by burdening local businesses. But a similar law passed in Connecticut earlier this decade produced “a modest impact or no impact on business operations,” according to a City University of New York study. In fact, the study noted that “employment levels rose in key sectors covered by the law, such as hospitality and health services.” This underscores the positive impact that paid sick leave actually has on the economy wherever it is implemented. Studies show that policies like these increase worker morale and productivity, while decreasing turnover. So

local business leaders need not worry. Moreover, by discouraging people from coming into work sick, this measure improves public health and prevents the spread of disease. In cities that require paid sick leave, flu infection rates decreased by 6 to 7 percent. For UT, this means that students who work will be able to focus more on their health and well-being, while all students — whether they work or not — will benefit from living in a city with less disease. “If you are able to stay home and not go to work, you’re not going to get everybody sick,” Gonzalez said. “You’re going to be able to recover faster. You’re going to be able to go back to work faster or go to the doctor or do whatever you need to do. So it really is a common sense policy.” To secure the advantages of this policy, students can contact their elected officials and vote. They can also consult the list of 137 local businesses, produced by the Austin Independent Business Alliance in February, who oppose the ordinance. The list includes local favorites such as Amy’s Ice Creams and BookPeople. Students should consider whether these businesses deserve their patronage. In Austin, there are approximately 223,000 workers without access to paid sick leave. Some of them are UT students, all of them deserve better, and together, we can bring that number down to zero. Groves is a philosophy senior from Dallas.

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It’s common for students to walk into lecture halls and feel alone when learning and understanding the material. Group projects and small discussions are designed to help ease those feelings, but are often an obstacle for professors teaching large classes. To combat this sense of isolation, professors should encourage student work outside of their classrooms. This kind of group work can be done through shared Google Docs, Facebook groups, Piazza and other collaborative online learning sites.

When professors are directly involved in or advocate for collaborative efforts outside the classroom it leads to a higher understanding of material.”

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Amid growing popularity, UT’s annual bike auction needs a makeover By Chen-Pang Chang Columnist

Two weeks ago, UT Parking and Transportation Service held a used bike auction at East Campus Garage. Hundreds of people, including myself, attended the event. It started with the purpose to resell bikes to students in need and ended with success — most people went back home with new bikes and a smile. However, the auction faced problems from its growing popularity this year. PTS currently conducts a silent auction to make the bidding process more efficient. During the event, after people find a bike they like and make a note of its number, they then find a sheet with the matching number and place a bid. When the time expires and the table closes, the winning bidder is called to come forward and is handed a ticket. At the end, they pay when exiting with their bikes. Nevertheless, the increasing number of participants is causing problems for PTS’s silent auction. With limited bikes and a growing number of guests, people acted aggressively to each other over the bikes. PTS should consider changing the silent auction into a verbal one. After placing my bid at the auction, another guest blocked the sheet for the final minute. He was apparently waiting for the time to expire. When I finally got a chance to bid after him, I found out that he only bid one dollar more than me. Then, he pushed me away and yelled, “Hey! The time is up.” During the process, PTS staff walked around and tried to remind people to be kind to each other. They asked guests to step out of the way once they placed their bid so that others could bid as well. However, PTS was not there when I needed them. Perhaps this practice did not really work out for everyone. “There has been an increasing number of guests and students attending the event

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over the years and PTS has been trying to figure out how to manage the growing popularity,” said Jeremy Hernandez, the bike coordinator for PTS. “The reason to have an increment of one dollar, instead of five dollars, was because the main audience is students. Most students have limited budgets.” The main objectives of the bike auction is to reduce waste and harm to the environment and lessen financial burden on students. However, since it is an open event, the audience is not limited to students. If PTS wants to stick to low-increment bidding, they should make the auction a closed event for UT students with valid IDs. If we are to embrace the event’s increasing popularity, certain measures must be adopted to address its popularity.

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Turning the silent auction into a verbal one is a more realistic option for PTS. By doing so, they can increase the transparency and fairness of the process. A verbal auction works better because it gives sufficient bidding time for everyone who is interested in the bike. No one can keep others from bidding, as the process is completely open. UT’s annual bike auction was created to do the environment good and turn a bike that might have cost $200 into a bargain for students. It’s a good sign that the bike auction becomes successful as more people attend over the years. PTS needs to update their auction practice to thrive with the growing popularity. Chang is a philosophy junior from New Taipei, Taiwan.

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policy is that it’s the right thing to do. “No one should have to choose between work and being able to take care of yourself or a loved one if they’re sick,” said Ana Gonzalez, a policy advocate for the Workers Defense Project. Forcing employees to sacrifice their well-being in order to make a living is wrong.

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Clint Tuttle, a senior lecturer in the McCombs School of Business, said group work outside of the classroom can often become a breeding ground for academic dishonesty. Students in GroupMe chats will ask for homework or quiz answers from other students and receive them with no way to understand the reasoning behind choosing the letter ‘A’ over ‘B,’ ‘C,’ or ‘D.’ As a result, Tuttle said that professors need to pave way for collaboration outside of the classroom. Tuttle has utilized an online discussion board where every student is able to post questions which lead to crowd-sourced answers from the group and himself. To avoid academic dishonesty and to advocate for better learning, professors should play an active role in their students’ outside collaboration. “I’ve never heard a compelling reason why students need to have private collaboration,” Tuttle said. “(Students) have the tendency to think no one is looking in these chats, then ask others, ‘What did you get for this question?’” Tuttle sees students receiving answers from others as an issue hindering learning. Tuttle said professors like him are working to break down barriers and involve themselves with student collaboration efforts. The hope is that this will lead to better learning of the topic and higher grades. Lauren Rosa, a human development and family sciences senior, was a student in assistance professor Shagufta H. Shabbir’s organic chemistry class. According to Rosa, a Facebook group was created for the class where professors, TAs and students could help each other understand the content. Rosa states this collaboration between the students and the professor was beneficial for her success in the class. Margaret Siu, a Plan II junior, created a Google Doc in lecturer Jeffrey Leon’s philosophy class during her sophomore year. Siu encouraged students to collaborate on the Google Doc study guide by adding, refining and organizing information together. She then took the finished product to Leon who reviewed and approved of the document. In this case, Leon was an advocate for student collaboration, and the following test had a better test score average. When professors are directly involved in or advocate for collaborative efforts outside the classroom it leads to a higher understanding of material. If professors want to see their students do the best they can, they should encourage and participate in outside classroom engagement. Torres is a Plan II, English & creative writing junior from San Antonio.

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FOOTBALL

Beck returns after week away from sidelines, Orlando prepares to face former foe

carlos garcia | the daily texan file Defensive coordinator Todd Orlando surveys the field in pregame warmups leading up to the Longhorns’ clash with then-No. 7 Oklahoma on Oct. 6 at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. Orlando’s defense forced three turnovers on the day and helped contain a potent Oklahoma offense en route to a 48-45 upset of the Sooners.

By Ross Burkhart @ross_burkhart

Texas has prided itself on having a stout defensive unit led by Todd Orlando since last season, but in the program’s biggest win of the decade during last weekend, offensive coordinator Tim Beck’s group of players was the telling factor. Here’s what Orlando and Beck had to say Wednesday ahead of a Week Seven home matchup against Baylor: Beck talks being sidelined by infection After missing Texas’ win over Kansas State two weeks ago due to an elbow infection, Beck met with the media for the first time Wednesday since being hospitalized two

weeks ago. Beck, who watched the game from a hospital bed at St. David’s Medical Center in Austin, said the absence was the first time he had missed a practice or a game in his 30 years as a coach. “A shout out to (St. David’s), man, they didn’t have a TV, they didn’t have the game on,” Beck said. “They wheeled in like a 50-inch with an Apple TV so I can watch the game because I was really going to be hot.” Texas quickly jumped out to a 19-0 lead over Kansas State, but failed to put any points on the board during the second half. Even amidst a win, the hardest part for Beck was feeling like he let the team down. “It just was hard not being there, not being involved,” Beck said. “You know, you feel like you let them down when you can’t be there and

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you work as hard as you can to be around it.” Beck traveled with the team and coached during last week’s win over Oklahoma. He’s currently wearing a brace on his elbow while he continues his recovery. Familiar faces, new places: Orlando and Rhule meet again Prior to his run as the voice of the Longhorn defense, Todd Orlando served as a coach at UConn and later Houston, where he became familiar with Baylor head coach Matt Rhule’s tough offenses. The Bears, led by Lake Travis product Charlie Brewer, are certainly going to present an interesting challenge for Texas, on account of the previous clashes between the two football minds. “This dates back to when I was at UConn, we played Temple and

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VOLLEYBALL

Kansas snaps Texas’ hot streak

ashley ephraim | the daily texan file Senior outside hitter Yaasmeen Bedart-Ghani elevates for a kill in a game against Texas State on Sept. 7 at Gregory Gym. Bedart-Ghani, who has 57 kills on the year, has emerged as a leader both on and off the court for the Longhorns’ talented group of freshmen.

Lawrence claims yet another vicitm as Jayhawks upset Longhorns.

The first set was sloppy, with Kansas pulling away early. The Jayhawks didn’t allow Texas to get within five points for a majority of the set. The Longhorns looked out of rhythm and as a result, went down a set early in

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he Longhorn volleyball program is used to winning. Regular trips to the Final Four, countless wins and 10 Big 12 Championships make up one of the most successful volleyball programs in the country. Fast forward to the 2018 season, almost a month since losing its last match, Texas came into Wednesday’s contest riding five straight wins to start Big 12 play. But the Longhorns’ trip to Lawrence, Kansas, didn’t end the way they wanted it to. After falling behind early, No. 4 Texas wasn’t able to recover and fell to a pesky Kansas team in four sets (18-25, 26-28, 25-20, 23-25).

and attack errors, dropping the set 18-25. Service errors have been an issue all season, and tonight’s game was no different. “It’s an ongoing process that we’re working on,” head coach Jerritt Elliott said previously

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the match. Kansas, who received 10 votes in this week’s AVCA Coaches’ Poll, has largely been considered as one of the toughest teams in the Big 12, and they played like it in the first set. While the Longhorns did their best, they could not overcome several serving

during a media availability. “I mean serving is a little bit like free throws, it’s not something you can go back and sprinkle some magic dust on and it’s all fixed. We are spending a lot of time on it in practice.” The second set was similar to the first, with the Longhorns

jumping out to an early lead followed by a complete defensive lapse featuring four straight Kansas kills to take a 10-6 lead. Texas fought back late in the set to tie it up at 24 after staving off five straight set points. The final burst of energy was not enough to push the Longhorns over the finish line of the set, however, as they would go on to lose 26-28 in the second frame. The Longhorns hadn’t come back from an 0-2 hole all season, and doing so on the road proved to be no easy task. The Longhorns found their rhythm in the third set, as the team won 25-20 to eliminate the possibility of being swept. Strong performances across the board kept Texas’ chances of victory alive. The fourth set was the closest one of the game, with the Longhorns pushing the Jayhawks to the limit in hopes of forcing a decisive fifth set. However, the team was unable to pull off the win, losing a nail-biter 23-25. The loss brings the Longhorns’ record to 10–4 with a 5–1 record in the Big 12. The team will hit the road again to face off against Oklahoma in the volleyball edition of the Red River Rivalry. First serve is set for 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13.

BIG 12 NOTEBOOK

Texas gets statement win, Mountaineers stay perfect By Donnavan Smoot @Dsmoot3D

The outlook of the Big 12 saw a major shift after some big matchups took place over the weekend. Here’s how things are shaking up for the conference’s top teams:

Texas

The Longhorns are on cloud nine, literally. Their No. 9 ranking checks in as the team’s highest in head coach Tom Herman’s short tenure in Austin. Texas won a 48-45 thriller against then-No. 7 Oklahoma after freshman kicker Cameron Dicker hit a 40-yarder through the uprights to win the game. The Longhorns went into the fourth quarter with a 21-point lead, but the Sooners responded with an offensive barrage

that tied the game late. Despite losing a three-score lead, Texas got the win and gave the Sooners their first loss of the season. Texas now has an inside track at the Big 12. With only one loss, the only thing standing in the Longhorns’ way is No. 6 West Virginia. To their advantage, the conference matchup will be in Austin. If the Longhorns continue their winning ways, they will be looking at a possible berth in the Big 12 Championship Game in December.

West Virginia

The Mountaineers almost had a scare last weekend. The Kansas Jayhawks were within one score early in the third quarter, and it felt as if a massive upset could be brewing considering that West Virginia hadn’t been performing up to their

usual standards during the game. Then, the Mountaineers regained complete control late in the game, eventually going up 38-14 in the fourth quarter. Senior quarterback Will Grier and the Mountaineer offense came to life late in the game to push them over the top against Kansas and up in the rankings. West Virginia moved up three spots to No. 6 in the AP Poll and now enters a more difficult stretch of its schedule. The Mountaineers play two ranked opponents in their last six games. It’s over that final stretch that the country will find out how legitimate this team is.

Oklahoma

Now sitting at third in the Big 12, the Sooners go into a well-needed bye week. They fell in the rankings after a heartbreaking loss against

their archrival, then-No.19 Texas. Defensive coordinator Mike Stoops was fired earlier this week after allowing 48 points to an otherwise inconsistent Texas offense. Though Oklahoma was never expected to be one of the more feared defenses in the country, there was an expectation that its offense wouldn’t have to carry the team in order to win games. The bye week will allow the Sooners to get their house in order before continuing their season. At this point, a trip back to the College Football Playoff seems farfetched for Oklahoma. There’s still hope for the Sooners, who have already made the CFP twice in the four years under the new postseason format, but they’ll now need a Big 12 title victory and some outside help as well if they hope to finish this season in the top four. Still, with quarterback Kyler Murray at the helm, it wouldn’t be wise to count Oklahoma out just yet.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2018

FOOD

Dolce Vita closing its doors Hyde Park gelato, cocktail bar will close up shop later this month. By Liliana Hall @lilihalllllll

hile you’re saying your goodbyes to the chicken fried steak at Threadgill’s on West Riverside, start saying your goodbyes to Dolce Vita located in Hyde Park. The two beloved establishments will cease operations by the end of November. The longtime gelato, coffee and cocktail bar located at the corner of 43rd and Duval street is closing its doors after over 26 years of service in Hyde Park. The final day of operation has yet to be announced, but it is set for the end of November, according to Dolce Vita’s Facebook page. The bar did not wish to comment on the upcoming closure. From college students to longtime Austinites, the community has stepped up to show their support for the 70s style bar tucked right behind Julio’s Mexican restaurant and Antonelli’s Cheese Shop. Cassie Shankman, a long-term resident of Hyde Park during her time at UT, said although she has since moved out of the neighborhood, it is nice to go to a place with a rich history.

ashley ephraim | the daily texan staff Maddie Cook, who started working at Dolce Vita at the beginning of summer 2018, is one of many cashiers that runs the front counter of Dolce Vita in Hyde Park. She said what she enjoys the most about the job are the regular customers and the surrounding neighborhood.

“Dolce Vita was my go-to spot for hanging out, for first dates, for a lot of things,” Shankman said. “You could go there and just grab a coffee or a drink and a cheese plate and just cozy up and get to work. It really did make my life just that much sweeter.” Shankman said now that Dolce Vita is leaving the neighborhood, she won’t be frequenting Hyde Park anymore. “There is so much change in Austin, but people get used

to change,” Shankman said. “Whatever takes its place, people will get used to, but it will take a long time.” Omar Zia, a resident in the Hancock sector, has been going to Dolce Vita for 20 years. He said neighborhoods such as Hancock and Hyde Park are not just bedroom communities where residents simply close their doors and go to sleep but are openly creative localities that rely on hubs like Dolce Vita.

“Long-standing incumbent establishments are important for the identity of a neighborhood,” Zia said. “You can count on seeing people you are familiar with and establish a relationship with them, even if you don’t know them well. That really contributes to a sense of well-being for everyone.” Much like Shankman, Zia said change is inevitable in Austin nowadays. He said he hopes whoever replaces Dolce Vita can respect the situation

left behind and try to build an environment that is just as welcoming. “I’ll miss the familiarity and repartee,” Zia said. “I won’t say that the closure of Dolce Vita damns us to a sterile and solitary life because these things happen and I’ve seen it a lot over the last 20 years. It is still sad to see them go.” Hyde Park resident Erin Smith said Dolce Vita is one of her favorite neighborhood spots, because it is one of those

places where you can grab a cup of coffee and watch the bustling neighborhood — people waiting for the bus, doing their grocery shopping or working independently on their laptops. “It always forces me to step outside of myself and appreciate the moment,” Smith said. “I was grateful for the opportunity to live in such a walkable area and will miss it dearly. I hope something just as special pops up in its place.”

THEATER & DANCE

UT ballroom dancing club promotes inclusion on campus By Farah Merchant @farahmerchant_

In high school, computer science junior Anthony Moeller entered the social dance world upon his dad’s recommendation. When he came to UT, he feared losing this part of his lifestyle. Thankfully, he found an outlet through Texas Ballroom. Texas Ballroom is a club that helps students learn and improve at ballroom dancing. Classes are taught every day from Monday to Thursday from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Belmont Hall. Those involved in the program have the ability to compete on a state and national level. Moeller said the variety of styles taught in Texas Ballroom is phenomenal. He said that he can learn the waltz and tango one day and the samba the next. However, he said his favorite is Latin dance due to the rich and upbeat music. “I’ve always enjoyed music, and one of the things I’ve always enjoyed about dancing is that it’s a fun thing for me to do,” Moeller said. “Some of my favorite dances are those that I enjoy the music the most.” Biology sophomore Lauren Quesada has been a part of Texas Ballroom for over a year and shares Moeller’s zeal for the club. Quesada said she appreciates the intimacy of developing a personal relationship with your dance partner. “You work together as a team, so it’s not just you as an individual dancing and it’s not you in a group

mariana bulgarelli | the daily texan staff Monday through Thursday, professionals teach different styles of dance to Texas Ballroom members in Belmont Hall.

dancing,” Quesada said. “You grow and work together as two parts of a whole. It’s a really neat experience, because you get to see your partner grow, and you get to see yourself grow.” Although they have different reasons for dancing, both Moeller and Quesada agree the diverse

style is essential. Diversity in Texas Ballroom welcomes those of different backgrounds such as government freshman Jasmarie Hernandez who comes to connect with their culture. “It really promotes inclusion on campus, and it’s something UT prides itself in being

an inclusive campus,” Hernandez said. “Being Latina myself and knowing the history of our dance, where it originated from and seeing how its evolved to what it is nowadays, bachata, salsa, merengue. I think it was really cool, because I was connecting with my culture in a way that I never had before.” With mechanical engineering senior Robert Bramlett’s leadership, the club continues to change by becoming more accommodating to new members. Bramlett closeted these ideas until he was in a position to make changes, and now as Texas Ballroom president, he said he is excited to initiate these modifications. “I’ve had a bunch of ideas previously on the board,” Bramlett said. “I just never really was in a position to try and reenact them. We’re making a lot of big changes this year. Everyone has been really supportive.” Along with making the membership process easier and more efficient for new and current members, Bramlett also commenced the idea of a family system, which groups dancers together, fostering intimate relations with a small group of individuals. “We emphasize doing things socially really heavily while we’re in Texas Ballroom,” Moeller said. “Being able to do those things and being able to know a lot of the people that are in Texas Ballroom is amazing. I made the best friends at UT from Texas Ballroom.”

CITY

Hyde Park preserves historic, small-town character within growing city By Liliana Hall & Anna-Kay 38th and 51st streets and GuaReeves dalupe to Interstate Highway 35. @lilihalllllll @annakay_reeves

Hyde Park has a reputation for being quaint and quirky. With an eclectic assortment of small businesses from bakeries to restaurants to a theatre, Hyde Park lives up to the hype. The neighborhood’s historic streets are full of nooks and crannies to explore but knowing where to start can be a challenge. Here is your guide to “the musts” in one of Austin’s oldest neighborhoods. “Hyde Park is one of the few self-sustaining neighborhoods in the city,” said John Silberberg, co-owner of Mother’s Cafe, a vegetarian restaurant located in the heart of the neighborhood at Duval and 43rd street. According to Silberberg, with coffee shops, bars, restaurants, a grocery store and even a specialty cheese shop, Hyde Park residents can find anything they need without stepping outside the neighborhood, which extends from

“Mother’s opened in 1980, and we have always been supported by the locals,” Silberberg said. “It’s really validating because in the restaurant business, you put your head down to get through the day while trying to do it right and make people happy.” Around the corner at 43rd and Avenue H, Quack’s 43rd Street Bakery now resides in Hyde Park after debuting on the Drag in 1983. Stop by Quack’s for anything from coffee to pastries. Stephen Presler grew up in Hyde Park and attended UT in 1960. According to Presler, who’s watched

Hyde Park grow over the last 60 years, the neighborhood has stayed constant in the midst of Austin’s rapid growth. “It hasn’t changed much,” Presler said. “Change can get carried away and eventually leads to downfall.” The heart of Hyde Park consists of Fresh Plus Grocery, where locals can walk a few blocks to find everyday staples, organic produce and craft beer. Next door, Asti Trattoria serves up Italian classics in a retro dinner setting. With limited seating, the community style dining experience reflects the intimate and friendly vibes of

the neighborhood. Further up the street, Dolce Vita is an espresso bar featuring an extensive wine and beer menu. Tony Vela, a Dallas resident who’s made trips to Austin for nearly 45 years, spent most of his childhood in Austin when it was truly weird. “Back in the day, you did your thing (and) respected everyone, and wonderful grassroots enterprises sprang from that culture,” Vela said. “Today, I see a very myopic vision in Austin, one of development with the obvious

disinvestment of the neighborhoods for economic gain. Not the Austin mentality of the past. We didn’t need to keep Austin weird, we just were.” As Dolce Vita prepares to close its doors indefinitely, Vela said he hopes the new owners can manage to maintain the culture of the neighborhood as Dolce Vita managed to do for 26 years. The establishments that make u p H y d e Park have remained intertwined in the locals’ lives for decades. Presler

said he hopes as taxes rise, the attitude of the neighborhood stays the same. “It is a part of our daily routine,” Presler said. “Every morning you go (get) coffee, trade gossip and read the newspaper. You have a community, and that is important to the happiness of people and the business. Change i n any of these establishments would lead to unhappiness.”

jeb milling| the daily texan staff