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UT is reaching sustainability master plan goals faster than expected. PA G E 3

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Nonbinary author discusses mental health and identity in new book. PA G E 5

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City of Austin declares water crisis, shortage

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UTPD introduces 11 new public safety officers By Megan Menchaca @meganmenchaca13

pedro luna | the daily texan staff Senior advertising major Max Harberg and senior finance major Lance of the Inter Fraternity Council give away water Monday. This came after the city’s water boil announcement Monday morning, which left many students without potable water.

Austin tells residents to boil water after floods

Boil water notice: Your questions answered

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By Megan Menchaca

The City of Austin issued a boil water notice Monday following recent flooding, telling residents to boil water before using it for drinking, cooking or making ice. “The notice is being issued as the utility works to stabilize the water treatment system,” the notice said. Boil notices usually only last 24 to 48 hours, but updates will be posted daily about the actions taken to treat the water and how long the advisory will last, the notice said. By the end of the day Monday, the boil water notice escalated and the City urgently called for residents to limit their personal water usage. “Water reservoir levels are reaching minimal levels,” the notice said. “This is an emergency situation.” Recent flooding caused high levels of silt to flow

A citywide boil water notice has been issued for the first time in the history of the Austin water utility. Here are some answers to questions frequently asked by students.

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After historic flooding in Central Texas, the water supply is now full of debris, silt and mud and requires extended filtration by the city. These conditions are making it difficult for the water plant to filter the volume of water needed for the entire city. Although there is no evidence of bacterial infiltration, Austin Water is advising residents to boil the water to ensure that it is safe to drink until further notice.

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Along with officers wearing blue, black and white, the UT Police Department now has 11 officers patrolling campus in fluorescent yellow uniforms. UTPD previously had more than 50 security guards at various locations around campus, along with regular police officers. UTPD Chief David Carter said he made 11 of these guards into public safety officers by changing their titles and uniforms in early September to fit with the jobs of similar officers at other public universities. “Other universities have police officers and they have public safety officers, which are basically mobile security guards,” Carter said. “But we see them a little bit differently. Their primary mission is to be ambassadors and go out and be extra eyes and ears for the campus and UTPD.” Carter said these new officers respond to non-emergency alarms, collect lostand-found items, take police reports from students and answer questions. “They’re not police officers per se, but they are out there as community servants working to support our University and especially our students, as well as faculty, staff and visitors,” Carter said. “It’s healthy for students to see these officers out there and know that they can report things to them.” Because the officers are non-commissioned and are not licensed to be police officers, they do not have the ability to arrest people, carry a weapon or respond to emergencies on campus. Donald Smith, one of the public safety officers, said despite not being a commissioned officer, he still works to keep the University safe by easing the workload of commissioned officers who are often preoccupied

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New PCL polling location experiences long early voting lines By Savana Dunning @savanaish

A line of students extended from the ballot boxes in the back of the Perry-Casteñeda Library to the metal detectors at the entrance Monday as students participated on the first day of early voting. “I think people are pleased with the new location,” said student body president Colton Becker, who waited in line with vice president Mehraz Rahman for early voting. “It’s located conveniently next to a lot of the dorms in a very high-concentrated, central location, and I

hope that will translate to greater student engagement.” While Monday marks the first day of early voting for midterm elections, it also marks the first day the PCL would be used as the campus’ second polling location. The Flawn Academic Center served as UT’s only polling location since 2005, but increasing voter turnout since 2016 made wait times hours long. This prompted Travis County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir to pass legislation to open the PCL as a secondary location with help from TX Votes, UT Democrats and State Rep. Gina Hinojosa. Maya Patel, TX Votes vice president, said voter turnout at

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the PCL needs to be high in order for it to remain a permanent polling location. “Polling locations are large costs for the county, especially early voting locations, so they can’t justify the costs of having a second location on campus if we don’t use it,” chemistry senior Patel said. Around midday, some students in line reported wait times at the PCL to be around an hour long. Kelton Dillard, temporary deputy county clerk in charge of the PCL polling location, said he considered the turnout at the PCL to be moderate to high around midday even though turnout in the morning was low.

“It really wasn’t until about 10:30 a.m. when there were any significant lines,” Dillard said. “Even though it’s a midterm election, there’s an awful lot on the ballot, and we were expecting to have that turnout.” Téya Kroeker, French and apparel designs senior, said she did not mind waiting at the PCL for an hour and a half before reaching the front of the line. “Time went by really quickly, and I think voting is super important, so I’m down to wait,” Kroeker said. “If we want a government that represents the views of the people, we’re not going to get that if we aren’t out here telling them what we want.”

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The first day of early voting for midterm elections in Texas resulted in lines out the door at Perry-Casteñeda Library. The PCL was designated as the second polling place on campus due to increased voter turnout.

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Students propose campus projects for Improve UT By Sara Schleede @saraschleede

Surrounded by more than 50,000 students, over 1,000 student organizations and three legislative student groups, students may feel overwhelmed when trying to make their voices heard on campus. Student Government attempts to give students the ability to enact change with the Improve UT Challenge. SG hosted a workshop Monday night to help students develop ideas for the Improve UT Challenge, an annual competition that gives students resources and funding for campus improvement projects. “When it started, it was literally just an idea,” said Vivianne Tu, SG administrative director and management senior. “We didn’t have any resources, but we thought this was an imperative thing to have on campus to make sure that all students can have their needs addressed.” SG partnered with the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs in fall 2016 to create the Improve UT Challenge. Each year, the winning team receives $10,000 to implement their idea. Last year, electrical engineering sophomores Henry Davis, Nathaniel Love and Jeffrey Marshall won the competition with an idea to streamline information about tutoring and office hours onto a single, easily accessible website. Marshall said his team is still working on implementing their idea, and staying motivated throughout the process can be the hardest part. “You have to be very upfront and

pedro luna | the daily texan staff From left to right, freshman Alisha Prasla, junior Sahil Patel, freshman Brian Feng and freshman Jordan Clements discuss potential student projects Monday night. Student Government hosted a workshop aimed to encourage students to participate in the Improve UT Project, which releases funds for winning projects.

forward-thinking about your project,” Marshall said. “Even if you come in first or second or third, you should try to get your idea implemented because you think it’s going to help UT. But you do have to push.” Biology freshman Brian Feng attended the workshop with an idea to improve the recycling process on campus. Feng said he wants more signs explaining what is

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recyclable and what isn’t as well as separate bins for aluminum, paper and plastic. “I’m from Taiwan, and Taiwan is one of the countries doing the best jobs in terms of recycling,” Feng said. “When I got here, I was really shocked. UT is a top institution, but with certain things like this, it’s still pretty behind.” Student body president Colton Becker

If more young people than usual vote in the upcoming midterm election on Nov. 6, this country will be a very different place, congressional candidate Mike Siegel said. The Democrat and Austin native vying to become the District 10 U.S. Representative said he wants students to know their votes matter. “The whole United States of America is counting on UT students to get out and vote,” Siegel said. “And I’m not exaggerating. Young people, in particular UT students … have the ability to flip congressional districts, flip a senate seat, flip statewide seats in Texas, which will impact this whole country.” One of the ways Siegel plans to mobilize young voters in support of his own campaign is by promoting a background he said is attractive to students. “I have a pretty progressive platform that resonates well with students,” Siegel said. “When I’ve been on UT’s campus, one of the most important things I’ve done that’s resonated with student voters is my work as a city attorney at the City of Austin to oppose Senate Bill 4, which was the

anti-immigrant law passed by Republicans last year. I was the lead attorney for the City of Austin suing the governor to stop that law.” Siegel also said he wants to raise the minimum wage to $15 to make sure working students and those coming out of college can pay their bills and lead a sustainable lifestyle. “I want to increase the $7.25 minimum wage to a living wage, which in Austin would be $15 or more,” Siegel said. “That’s going to guarantee that if you have one job and you work full-time, that you should be able to survive.” Siegel is in agreement on the issue of minimum wage with Austin’s government, which pays regular city employees $15 an hour. Starting next February, temporary city employees will also begin making $15 an hour. Most notably, Siegel is competing in a district that hasn’t voted for a Democrat since its boundaries changed in 2005. Siegel said he plans to win by following a similar strategy to U.S. Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke. “It’s about showing up,” Siegel said. “In the same way that Beto is showing up in all 254 counties, we’re showing up in a major way in all nine counties (of District 10).”

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“I think it’s a great change,” Torres said. “I would personally feel bad if I was asking a police officer for directions on where something is or if they could help me look for something. So, having a public safety officer whose job is just to help with the smaller things is a great idea from UTPD.” Smith said he enjoys the freedom of being a public safety officer and hopes to continue having positive interactions with the University community throughout the school year. “I just want people to know that we’re approachable,” Smith said. “If you have any concerns, any questions or anything else and you see us out there, you can come and talk to us and we’ll gladly help you however we can.”

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into the water supply lakes, making it difficult for water plants to produce enough treated water for Austin residents, according to the notice. As of publication, there have been no positive tests for bacteria in the water system. Austin water treatment plants can treat and dispense 105 million gallons of water per day at the moment, but the current consumer usage is about 120 million gallons, according to the notice. “All residents are asked to reduce their personal consumption by 15 to 20 percent,” the notice said. Jimmy Johnson, assistant vice president for campus safety, emailed students advising them on how to handle the notice.

“If you live off campus, you should bring any water that you may need during the day with you,” Johnson said. “On-campus dining halls are open and providing bottled water to their customers.” Residents are instructed to allow the water to come to a rolling boil for three minutes before cooling it, which will ensure that harmful bacteria and microbes are destroyed, according to the notice. “Inadequately treated water may contain harmful bacteria, viruses and parasites, which can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms,” the notice said. Johnson said building managers and Facilities Services are covering campus water fountains and students should conserve as much water as possible to help the city

copyright noelle newton, and reproduced with permission The University of Texas Police Department recently announced that 11 public safety officers will be patrolling campus, along with commissioned police officers. The public safety officers will be responding to non-emergency calls and answering questions from students

and the University manage their water supply. “After learning from city officials about the notice this morning, the University immediately began developing contingency plans to provide bottled water at stations on campus,” Johnson said. “We will share more information about those plans once they are set.” Erin Wells, associate director for facilities and instructional programming at UT RecSports, said if the University installs temporary water stations, Gregory Gym and the Recreational Sports Center would likely be stations. Wells said UT employees and the UT Police Department would be involved in distributing water. “I’m pretty sure those decisions are going to be made by the end of the day,” Wells said. “They’re still

working on getting it here and what distribution would look like.” As of Monday afternoon, Wells said Gregory Gym and RecSports did not receive additional water. Morgan Flowers, a radio-television-film sophomore, said he woke up Monday morning to the intercom in Jester West telling residents their water must be boiled or bought bottled. “As soon as I heard the announcement, I went to buy water in the market down in Jester,” said Morgan, who normally uses the water fountain outside of his room. The San Antonio Water System sent 5,125 gallons of water to Austin to help with any water shortages. “We think an important part of our work is to help folks that are in need,” SAWS spokeswoman Anne Hayden said. “We are happy to help our neighbors in Austin.”

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sarah el-zein | the daily texan staff Jim Walker, UT’s director of sustainability, addresses his audience during his talk. He gives insight on the achievements, challenges and updates of UT’s Sustainability Plan.

Sustainability Master Plan reduces energy use By Jackson Barton @Jackson_Brton

The University successfully reduced energy use per square foot by 20 percent two years ahead of schedule. This was just one of the goals of the Sustainability Master Plan, said Jim Walker, UT’s director of sustainability. Walker addressed a small group of mostly colleagues Monday to discuss some of the achievements, challenges and updates of the plan. UT President Gregory Fenves approved the plan September 2016. The 73-page document addresses a variety of topics such as introducing sustainability during undergraduate orientation,

finding different uses for uneaten food and creating a more environmentally friendly fleet of University vehicles. Meetings are held every two years, and on Monday the members discussed a compost route to allow expanded collection at lower costs. University Resource Recovery, a branch of the Facilities Services that implements Zero Waste goals, plans to have the route by the end of this semester. “When I came here in 2008, I couldn’t find a single recycling bin,” said Stephanie Perrone, Facility Services strategic program support manager. “There’s been great strides since then, but there’s a lot still left to do.” Walker said Texas Athletics is also worth noting because 90 percent of waste

generated in the baseball stadium was diverted from landfills last season. Texas Athletics received the Green Sports Alliance Innovator of the Year in June for being the first Division I organization to achieve a Zero Waste baseball season. Walker mentioned a lack of University-wide sustainable food policy. Walker said University Housing and Dining, Texas Athletics and University Unions write their own contracts with food service providers independent from each other. “There’s nothing wrong or bad with how any one of them are doing their business,” Walker said. “It’s just not consistent from an institutional point of view.” McKenzie Beverage, senior UT Zero

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Waste coordinator, said implementing recyclable and compostable food packaging across campus is a challenge because of the lack of policy. “When we’re thinking about recyclable cups versus compostable cups, we would love for it to just be the same across campus, but it doesn’t always work out that way when you have that many different food service providers,” Beverage said. Walker said he has a positive outlook on the future of the plan and sustainable policy on campus. “I do feel like we’re able to mark achievement on a number of things,” Walker said. “I’m personally hopeful that this policy conversation will really drive some other things.”

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Class creates social projects to help underserved communities By Maysa Mustafa @maysamustafa

Projects with Underserved Communities, a course unique to UT, teaches various groups of engineering and social work students to create social projects before implementing them internationally in summer 2019. PUC, which launched in 2010, is a year-long course that gives Cockrell of School of Engineering and Steve Hicks School of Social Work students an option to take on a project in either Thailand, Mexico or India. The PUC Team Thailand #1 is helping the Ban Thap Ta Thaen elementary school by building a kitchen. “Every team has a majority of engineering students, but they’ll have one social work student who is probably the most pivotal person in the team dynamic,” said Margaret Norman, mechanical engineering junior and

Thailand #1 Team member. The social work team member on PUC Team Thailand #1, senior Madison Hilgers, said she uses her social work background to help with the more interpersonal aspects of the project. “I’m in charge of communication between our (non-governmental organization) contacts in Thailand and within our team,” Hilgers said. “I also provide awareness of the cultural stuff just so we can make sure that we are going to be respectful and aware of social justice issues like poverty and separate families.” Although there are professors and advisers, the project is driven mostly by the students. “There are a lot of initiatives you have to take,” chemical engineering senior Andres Sanchez-Paiva said. “You have to find your own advisers, contractors and resources all on your own.” The team members use the

fall semester to plan the logistics of the project and the spring semester to design the project itself before they head out to their designated country in the summer. “This semester, we are mainly focused on defining the project scope and understanding the community’s needs,” Norman said. “We are trying to raise $15,000. A lot of it is through HornRaiser, which opens on Nov. 2, but we can raise a little bit outside of that.” PUC will have a profit share at Cold Cookie Company tomorrow. Norman said PUC gives students a platform and the professional experience to leave a lasting positive change on a community in need. “It’s going to give us the study abroad experience, but we actually get to impact the community,” Norman said. “We get to see other areas of engineering that we wouldn’t see within our major.”

copyright margaret norman, and reproduced with permission PUC Team Thailand #1 aims to a help a school in an underdeveloped Thai village in summer 2019 with their engineering and social work skills.

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How long should I wait before consuming city water?

The boil order will be lifted after Austin Water stabilizes the treatment systems. Boil orders typically last one to two days, but people should not stop boiling the water until they receive notice

Can I drink the water from the campus water fountains?

No. Jimmy Johnson, assistant vice president for campus safety, said in a campus-wide email Monday morning that people should not drink from the campus sinks, water fountains or showers.

Can I drink the water if I use a water filter?

No. Kitchen and household filters will not filter out all of the particles in the water. All water must be boiled for at least three minutes before consumption. Officials are advising residents not to consume any water that has not been boiled for at least three minutes, including filtered water and ice prepared in the refrigerator.

angela wang | the daily texan staff Austin-based lawyer Virginia Raymond speaks on an expert panel about immigration and refugees at World Cafe, an event hosted by GlobeMed, on Monday evening. Raymond urged students to vote for change.

Students, panelists discuss obstacles of migrating to US By Tehreem Shahab @turhem

Yasmin Boloori recounted when her grandparents underwent the difficult immigration process to move to the U.S. “My grandparents migrated here through my parents, and I had to watch them go through the immigration process,” psychology senior Boloori said. “It’s a very difficult process. It is straining, and it’s not the best it could be.” Six panelists and about 25 UT students participated in the on-campus discussion Monday about issues immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers face when migrating. The talk was hosted by GlobeMed, an organization that empowers communities to advocate for better healthcare access for people living in poverty across the world. The discussion, called World Cafe,

Can I still take a shower?

Yes. Austin Water said it is okay to shower, do laundry and wash your hands. However, they are advising Austin residents to boil water when drinking, cooking, and giving water to your pets. Ice makers are also affected and should be turned off. Dishes can be washed in hot, soapy water and rinsed in boiled water. Dishwashers are

is one of GlobeMed’s annual events to create awareness about social and health issues. Jennifer Long was a panelist and is the director of Casa Marianella, an Austin homeless shelter for immigrants. Long said migrants who come to the border don’t leave their countries lightly. “I think Americans tend to have a really egocentric attitude like, ‘Oh they’re so lucky to be here,’” Long said. “But frankly, people don’t leave their countries and their culture and their identities for fun. And so nobody who we run into at Casa Marianella has left for any reason other than they were absolutely desperate and things were catastrophic where they left.” Panelist Nestor Rodriguez has researched the unauthorized migration of unaccompanied minors. He said, based on his research of unaccompanied minors in detention

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How do I boil water in the residence halls?

University Housing and Dining advised residents through Twitter to leave water in a microwave for three minutes at a rolling boil. UHD will also be providing bottled water to customers of the on-campus dining

centers, migrating alone is as traumatic as being in a war zone for children between the ages of 12 and 17. “These kids don’t get treated,” sociology professor Rodriguez said. “They don’t get therapy. Some of these kids suffer from depression, antisocial behavior. They have a lot of trauma, and we need to keep doing studies on them.” Virginia Raymond, an immigration and criminal defense lawyer, said to ease the transition for locally based immigrants and refugees, students need to vote, volunteer their time and use the knowledge they have to organize. “Use social media,” Raymond said. “We are more communicative than any generation anywhere in the world, and you have all of that at your disposal. Be creative and organize. Go out and get your other friends. Wherever you are, take this information there.”

halls, and the University is developing a plan to provide bottled water at stations on campus.

What will I need to do after the notice is lifted?

After the notice is lifted, Austin Water said residents should run cold water faucets for at least a minute and clean their automatic ice makers.

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Dating cheap is not just for cheapskates By Jason Ancheta Columnist

It’s date night, and you’re busy tidying up to look presentable. Whether you’re combing your hair, brushing your teeth or shining your shoes, there comes the inevitable moment when you reach for your wallet. As you place it in your pocket or purse and walk out the door, it’s almost as if you can already feel it getting lighter. Question — is dating just as expensive as the rest of college? No, it doesn’t have to be. College students should pursue cheap dating, but not be cheapskates. Paying less does not mean treating your date poorly. It’s just smart to prioritize experience over cost. Although it seems easy to avoid overspending on dates or social outings, science tells us otherwise. “As a social being, you fall prey to identifying yourself with a looking glass,” said Mehdi Haghshenas, senior lecturer for the Department of Sociology. “You care far more about how

others regard you in dating, so you tend to use money in the hopes of making a good impression.” Essentially, resorting to an expensive five-course dinner and $12 drinks (no refills) is a social construct that tricks you into spending more money. The average national cost for a single date is $102.32. Even if the typical college student were to spend half of this amount, that’s still a major blow to their wallet. Luckily, the age-old saying stands true: The best things in life are free. Internalizing this allows us to turn our attention to wholesome experiences that don’t cost college students an arm and a leg. If you find yourself out on a Wednesday, Friday or Saturday night, the Department of Astronomy offers public star parties where you can explore the night sky. Couples can indulge in this romantic event for free. If your date is a movie lover, they might prefer a cozy, free screening of a recent Marvel movie at the Texas Union on Thursday nights, hosted by Campus Events & Entertainment. If you and your date enjoy spending time with each other while you

continue to pursue cost-effective outings, it’s a good sign. An embarrassing part of college dating includes people who just go on dates to take advantage of how deep the other person’s pocket is. By dating cheaper, both guys and gals have a shot at more authentic interaction with their dates. “In courtship, we optimize our performative self to manage how others perceive us because our social setting dictates attraction like this,” Haghshenas said. “If you learn to overcome the role conflict between being a lover and a poor college student, then dating can be fulfilling for you.” While dating cheap might seem like you’re cheating your date out of a nicer experience, a quick reality check is a great reminder that spending less is a sign of a secure financial future — and that’s attractive in its own way. Don’t let your mind bully your wallet as you embark on more dates. In the longterm, you’ll be glad you got rid of your short-term costs. Ancheta is a business freshman from Houston.

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International students can benefit from staying true to themselves at UT

helps us retain more knowledge because our mind is already putting it into some primitive framework.” Having access to a computer or some Need to remember something important? other form of technology during class also Take note of it. Taking notes is the most bacan be distracting. Students who take notes sic way to retain information you learn in on their personal computers are often class. However, the way you take the notes susceptible to distractions on the internet. is what’s crucial. It seems that you can“In most of my classes, I handwrite my not walk into a classroom without seeing notes in organized notebooks because typa bright screen in front of every student’s ing on my laptop is way too distracting,” face. Sixty five percent of college students journalism freshman Ashley Miznazi said. claim that typing notes is better and helps “Sometimes I’ll feel the urge to check my their learning, but losemail or Facebook, ing touch with handand if someone next writing notes means to me is typing, the losing their benefits. noise of the keys can Nutrition junior be distracting.” Noah Joe is one of The first few weeks many students who of college, I typed use their computmost of my notes but ers to take notes. often found myself “I prefer using my distracted by emails, laptop because it alassignments for othlows me to carry less er classes and text throughout the day messages popping and lets me efficientup on my laptop. But ly organize my notes being a distraction to ella williams | the daily texan staff from various classes,” yourself isn’t the only Joe said. risk of taking notes While handwriting on a laptop. Typing notes may take more time and require a litin class can also be distracting to those tle more elbow work, it helps you weed out around you. the important details. A lecture or a Pow“I always prefer to write my notes by erPoint can be chock full of information, hand because it helps me to pay attention and handwriting notes forces your brain and retain the information,” urban studies to decipher what the vital information is. sophomore Hannah Mann said. “You also By handwriting notes, your brain is more never know when you are going to have a active. This enhances learning and leads computer or internet problem, so it’s best to more focus. Doing so helps retain more just to avoid that problem all together.” information and can make things easier There are definitely some problems with to remember. handwriting notes. It takes longer, your Journalism professor Tracy Dahlby only hand cramps up and the handwriting may permits students to handwrite their notes not always be legible. However, it’s been in his Fundamental Issues in Journalism proven to be more effective and beneficial course. Dahlby said he doesn’t allow comfor students when it comes to studying. puters or tablets because writing notes Students should try to take handwritten by hand is more efficient and beneficial notes in classes to see the impact of the refor students. sults and determine whether it’s something “It allows students to make quick judgthey’ll continue to do or not. ments about what’s important and what’s Pape is a journalism freshman from less important,” Dahlby said. “The act itself San Antonio.

converge with American students in social, nonacademic settings. In the face of new cultural experiences, international students can first be open to trying new things. Go to a sports game, and do “Wine marriage party is taking place this things unique to the U.S. Then, if you don’t Friday night.” When the announcement was feel like doing it again, it is fine to stay away made in a weekly meeting at the 21st Street from it. This habit of staying true to oneself in Co-op, everyone except me was excited. In Taiwan, going to parties isn’t common a new environment can be beneficial for international students who know what is best for for college students. Getting drunk and hyped their well-being. up with a bunch of strangers is not considFor instance, some international students ered a good way to spend a Friday night. After may choose to have an English name as their having tried it a few times, I still agree. preferred name because It is true that intheir original name is ternational students too hard for others to should be open to trypronounce or memoing new things in their rize. As an Asian student new environment. Afon campus, Chen-Pang ter all, that is one of This habit of staying is always problematic the reasons to study true to oneself in a new when introducing myself abroad. However, international students environment can be ben- to others. Finally, I just gave up trying and now can also benefit from eficial for international use my English name, staying true to themBundy, instead. Howevselves once they have students who know er, Bundy is equally diftried branching out. what is best for ficult to memorize and as There are many culrare of a name. tural differences an intheir well-being.” International students ternational student can should not feel like they embrace at UT. Sports, for example, are popular activities in the U.S. can’t use their traditional name. If anything, staying true to their name and identity will Some, such as football and baseball, are exclumake them more comfortable and introduce sively American. For some students, sports are local students to diversity. a new experience they have yet to understand, According to Haghshenas, internationwhich can lead to isolation. al students can and should enjoy aspects of “I feel excluded when I see people going American culture. However, their own values, to the stadium,” said Jane Li, an accountreligions, food and other cultural norms set ing sophomore from China. “We don’t have them apart. They can still hold on to their own football game(s) back home.” identity in the world of the dominant culture, These differences can cause culture shock Haghshenas said. and make it difficult for international students International students represent 10 percent to reach out to local students. Because of this, of the UT population, which forms a large mibeing abroad can lead to stress, isolation and nority at the University. UT culture is becomhomesickness. In cases such as these, knowing ing more diverse, and international students yourself and staying true to yourself is beneficial. contribute to this diversity. While internaAccording to sociology senior lecturer Metional students should stay open-minded in hdi Haghshenas, some studies indicate that the process of interacting with a new culture, international students, with some excepthey should also stay true to themselves and tions, tend to be more engaged in high levels embrace their diversity. of learning and educational activities in their Chang is a philosophy junior from New first year of college. Later, during their seTaipei, Taiwan. nior year, they become more compatible and

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Q&A

A ‘Mirraculas’ conversation

Author Sandy Allen to discuss mental health at Texas Book Festival

Sandy Allen’s first book is a riff on their uncle’s experience with schizophrenia and an exploration of his life. 50,000 guests. Sandy Allen is a nonbinary author featured in the 2018 lineup. Their book, “A Kind of Mirraculas Paradise: A True Story About Schizophrenia,” tells the story of their Uncle Bob’s being schizophrenic in America. Allen is a former Buzzfeed features editor. The Daily Texan had the opportunity to speak with Allen about their book and the power of writing

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he Texas Book Festival in Austin has been connecting readers with authors from all over the country and the world since 1995. From its humble beginnings, the festival has grown to include hundreds of authors and host over

about mental health.

Daily Texan: What inspired

you to write ”A Kind of Mirraculas Paradise: A True Story About Schizophrenia?”

Sandy Allen: About 10 years ago

I got a call from a number I didn’t have saved in my phone. It was my hermit uncle, and he wanted to mail me something.

He mailed me this document that he had typed on his typewriter in all capital letters and it was very misspelled and it was punctuated with colons — it had slurs in it. It was this incredibly detailed account of his entire life. He wanted my help in getting the story out there because it was true. What I ended up doing was writing what I call a “cover” version of his story.

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SA: There’s a big split. Some

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BASKETBALL FEATURE

Andrew Jones

katie bauer | the daily texan file Texas shooting guard Andrew Jones dribbles up the floor during the Longhorns’ 78-60 victory against the New Hampshire Wildcats on Nov. 14, 2017, at the Frank Erwin Center. After returning to Texas for his sophomore season, Jones played in only 10 games before being diagnosed with leukemia and missing the remainder of the 2017-18 season. While Jones’ status for this season is unclear, he returned to practice with the Longhorns in late September.

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he crowd rose to applaud the player in black sweatpants and a hoodie. Andrew Jones waved back. Jones didn’t expect to play last Wednesday night at Gregory Gymnasium after a toe injury on Oct. 4. But his presence alone at the Texas Tip-Off was a remarkable feat. The Texas players, coaches and hundreds of Longhorn fans in attendance understood that. Nine months have passed since the Irving, Texas, native first learned about his leukemia diagnosis. The time since has been defined by chemotherapy treatments, recurring trips to the hospital and a fight for his life. After ending chemotherapy treatments in August, Jones is now slowly working his way back onto the basketball court he loves so much. While last Wednesday night certainly served as the debut for a Texas team shrouded in expectations thanks to a make-or-break fourth season, for head coach Shaka Smart, it was Jones being in the building, shooting baskets in warm-ups, exchanging conversations with his coaches and shimmy dancing next to his teammates that provided the moment of the evening. “There were times where we felt like we were missing

somebody, and we were” guard Matt Coleman said. “He wasn’t out there with us. Seeing him back with a smile on his face, him bringing joy, him maturing and growing up, it’s moving.” After originally declaring for the NBA Draft following his freshman season, Jones came back to Texas to further improve his stock. In the early season, he appeared on his way to do just that — Jones averaged a team-high 15.3 points in his first eight games. But a hairline fracture in his wrist derailed his progress. When he finally returned to the court in late December, Jones didn’t carry the same energy. Smart knew it wasn’t the result of his injury or poor effort. It had to be something more. He said Jones would undergo a variety of tests to see if there was an illness affecting his star guard. On Jan. 10, Texas announced Jones had been diagnosed with leukemia. For the last half of the 2017-18 season, Jones served as a reminder of what life was like outside of basketball for a team wandering in mediocrity. An “AJ1” jersey patch and “BOOM AJ1” warm-up T-shirts referred to a teammate dealing with something greater than one-point losses or missed free throws. His appearance last Wednesday transcended a single ovation or happy moment. It elevated the energy of the entire Texas team. “Just seeing Andrew, I feel like everybody’s spirits are

Happy to be back, Jones eyes return to court After battle with cancer, Texas guard rejoins his teammates. high,” senior guard Kerwin Roach said. “The energy was high. Everybody was here ready to get better, and you can see that.” Jones returned to practice in September to make a comeback that seemed inconceivable when he was diagnosed. He worked hard, attempting to complete as many drills and conditioning workouts that he could before needing to take a break due to exhaustion. The toe injury was a setback to Jones, but head coach Shaka Smart knows this injury won’t deter him. His determination ensures it. “The thing that’s exciting about Andrew is that he doesn’t let any obstacle take away from his enthusiasm for working to grow and get better,” Smart said. “He broke his toe, but that’s a temporary, hopefully short-term injury.” In the moments leading up to the Texas Tip-Off, Jones grabbed a ball from a teammate and dropped back to halfcourt. He studied the hoop, gathered himself and flung it into the air. His first shot went in. Jones looked to the crowd in amazement, raised his hands and searched for someone who noticed. This time, no standing ovation. No applause. But it didn’t matter. Jones smiled anyway and made his way to the bench next to his teammates. He took his seat and assumed his position for the rest of the evening. He was just happy to be back.

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Herman talks quarterbacks before matchup with Oklahoma State Herman gives injury update on Ehlinger’s shoulder, praises Shane Buechele. By Ross Burkhart @ross_burkhart

fter a week of resting his throwing shoulder, Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger is going to spend this week working toward recovery ahead of Saturday’s trip to Oklahoma State. During his weekly press conference Monday, head coach Tom Herman discussed Ehlinger’s return from an AC sprain, saying the sophomore will see an uptick in his reps on the practice field with the hope that he will start the primetime matchup against

the Cowboys. “I think he threw 10 throws with a Nerf ball yesterday, 15 with a regular football,” Herman said. “I think he’s scheduled to do something like 25 or 30 with a regular football today. He was at practice yesterday, out there doing everything in the run game, all the handoffs and run game checks and reads and all of that, just being very cautious with how we accelerate his throwing.” Herman said a normal practice for Ehlinger would consist of about 75 to 80 throws. Ehlinger’s game status likely won’t be known until Texas concludes its final practice of the week Thursday. On top of the amount of throws in the pocket by Ehlinger each game, he averages over 12 rushing attempts per game this season excluding the Baylor game — which often leads to a lot of physical play for the dual-threat quarterback. “We talked a while yesterday about him being very

honest with us in terms of his pain because there’s an element to his game that’s different than a lot of quarterbacks, and if we’re out there playing cautious and tentative and trying to protect things, I think that plays into the overall effectiveness of him and his game for us,” Herman said. While Ehlinger gives the Longhorns a better chance of increasing their win streak to seven games on Saturday, Herman said quarterback Shane Buechele, who has taken the reps with the starters over the last week, can easily be inserted into Texas’ offensive game plan. “I don’t know any quarterback room that has two clones,” Herman said. “Do they have certain strengths and weaknesses? Yeah. But I think our offense, it’s very easy to plug and play. It’s not like we call or we carry in a game plan only these plays when Sam’s our quarterback and only these plays when Shane’s our quarterback.” One thing going for Buechele is that, in his third season

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just as he did against Baylor. “I think through the first six weeks that there’s certainly a lot of confidence that Sam had earned in his teammates, but based off what

Shane Buechele has done in his career here, there’s nobody that doubts that we can win games with him and win big games with him,” Herman said.

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Halloween costumes: This year’s dos and don’ts By Anna-Kay Reeves @annakay_reeves

Halloween has long been one of the only times of the year when people actually want their skin to crawl. But still, it’s only a particular sort of chill down their spines fans of the holiday want — one caused by spooks and spirits, not annoyance. In a world chock-full of characters to choose from, here are some interesting and easy alternatives to commonplace or potentially appropriative costumes.

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Whether you buy into the idea that mariachi man is appropriative or not, it’s better to be safe than sorry this Halloween. Originality is possible. Instead of spending money to rent a mariachi costume or trying to dig up the components, find a colorful sweater and pants and piñata-ify this Halloween. To look like a piñata that’s taken a few hits, use makeup to create the illusion of a black eye and a few cuts. Any eye rolls this look gets are sure to be out of amusement rather than of offense.

Memes and Vines

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Dressing as the Arthur fist meme or undressing as the “Welcome to Chili’s” boy is a guaranteed conversation starter. One potential drawback of dressing up as

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people do. A lot of that depends on people’s life experiences and professional experience. As I was figuring out how to write this book, that was one of the big things I was thinking about, was that split in audience. (There are) people like me before Bob sent me his manuscript, people who maybe have seen mental illness on the news or in a movie. Then they’re all these other people who really know what’s going on because they’re living it. They’re

a favorite meme is it’ll take some thought to translate the 2D meme onto the 3D platform of a human body. Fear not — there is a plethora of inspiration on the internet from trick-or-treaters who use signs around their necks or printed T-shirts to get their message across. These costumes can channel creativity as well as get big laughs.

Dressing as the Arthur fist meme or undressing as the ‘Welcome to Chili’s’ boy is a guaranteed conversation starter.” Dig deep

Remember when everyone on Earth was Harley Quinn for Halloween? Everyone was annoyed. People take inspiration from the moment, which is natural. But for something a bit more original, take a look into the past. Take Lizzie McGuire, for example. Or, for a couple, Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears’ iconic denim look at the 2001 American Music Awards. Think back to favorite movies from a few years back

living being in the mental healthcare system or have a close relative in the mental healthcare system or they work in the system.

DT: Do you feel that your

identity as a nonbinary peron gives you a different take on the world as a writer?

SA: I don’t know if I would

ever have come out as nonbinary, as trans, had I not finished writing this book. As I was reading deeply about genetics and identity in order to understand schizophrenia, I ended up reading about gender just as often. I

for costume inspiration. Recycling is good!

Get conceptual

Try making raining cats and dogs into a costume. Some may remember the look from the Fox series “New Girl” where Winston’s girlfriend shows up dressed as a queen with cats and dogs stapled to her cape — reigning cats and dogs. This might take some explaining, but once people get it, they’ll be impressed. Another rain look: It’s raining men. All that’s needed for this look is an umbrella and cutouts of dudes’ faces taped to string. Conceptual costumes are another look that might require a bit more effort but will be well received. Idioms are a big thing here.

Classic Zombie

To take something basic and make it boo-tiful, be anything — but make it a zombie. Donald Trump? Zombie Donald Trump. Rapper? Zombie rapper. Maybe it’s juvenile, but there’s something entertaining about pop culture figures rotting before your eyes. It can even be a statement about the rot of media figures, depending on how far it’s taken. Some might say the Kardashians are rotting on TV screens just by existing, so take it to the next level and use that Kylie lip gloss for some glam gashes.

think it was one of those things where I had spent my whole life really trying to never look too squarely at gender because I knew if I did, I would be forced to come out. That was really scary, and I had no plans to. In a sense, I do think that Bob showed me the way. Allen will be participating in a conversation about mental illness in a panel titled “Illnesses and Eccentricities: Understanding the People We Love” on Sunday, Oct. 28 from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. in Capitol Extension Room E2.016 at 1100 Congress Avenue.

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