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OPINION Forum contributors urge freshmen to prioritize their mental health.

SPORTS Texas’ dire running back situation worsens with the loss of Whittington

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LIFE&ARTS Midsommar director’s cut gives a second look at psychological horror.

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University announces new free speech policy on campus By Lauren Grobe @grobe_lauren

Starting Sunday, the University will change how it enforces free speech in most on-campus outdoor public spaces in accordance with a new state law. In an email sent to the student body Friday afternoon, UT President Gregory Fenves said Senate Bill 18 will make common outdoor areas on campus available to the general public to use for free speech and expression. “Our campus is a hub for people to gather and share different perspectives and experiences,” Fenves said in the email. “This freedom is a constitutional right that has always been the foundation upon which students learn and faculty members teach and conduct research.” University spokesman J.B. Bird said the University’s outdoor spaces were previously limited public forums. Only members of the UT community and invited guests could use outdoor spaces for what the UT FAQ webpage on public forum called “expressive activities,” such as protests and assemblies. Under SB 18, Bird said these spaces are considered traditional public forums and will be open to all. “Free speech is essential for the University to carry out its mission, and that has always been the case,” Bird said. “We have always been proponents of free speech.” According to the bill, the University may still restrict the times its outdoor spaces are available to the public and the types of actions the public can perform. Bird said the University can also still restrict actions which may affect

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Sophomore running back Keaontay Ingram extends past the goal line during Texas’ 45-14 victory against Louisiana Tech on Saturday. Texas’ win marks the first 1-0 start of Tom Herman’s tenure at Texas.

After season-opening defeats in his first two years at Texas, Tom Herman is finally 1–0 with a 45–15 victory over Louisiana Tech. By Daniela Perez @danielap3rez

he Longhorns started their season 1–0 after a landslide 45-14 victory over Louisiana Tech, marking Tom Herman’s first season-opener win at Texas. Though Texas’ blowout is an indicator of its offensive capabilities, the Longhorns feel there is still work to be done before their matchup against LSU in Week Two. “I thought we played really well at times,” junior quarterback Sam Ehlinger said. “Obviously there were some stops, but that was because we

stopped ourselves. (There were some) missed assignments, but I thought overall we played tough, we played physical, our receivers went and got the ball (and) did well on the perimeter. Overall, we did a good job.” Texas struck early in the first quarter with a touchdown only two minutes and twenty seconds into the game. Quick drives gave Texas an edge over Louisiana Tech throughout the game with five of seven scoring drives lasting under three minutes long. “I thought we started really, really fast, and that’s what helped us overcome some of those miscues,” head coach Tom Herman said. Texas’ wide receivers contributed

heavily to the Longhorns’ quick drives. Seniors Devin Duvernay and Collin Johnson both played their usual part in Texas’ offensive machine. Duvernay scored Texas’ first touchdown, finishing with nine catches for 55 yards, while Johnson had four catches for 59 yards, a touchdown and a highlight reel one-footed catch. Yet wide receiver Brennan Eagles was the clear standout. The sophomore was coming off of the operating table two weeks ago due to arthroscopic elbow surgery when he scored his first career touchdown on a 28-yard completion Saturday night. He followed it up with another touchdown after a deep pass from Ehlinger F O O T B A L L PAGE 2

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Shooting in Odessa, Midland affects UTPB

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A gunman killed seven and injured 22 in multiple locations spanning Odessa and Midland, making this Texas’ second mass shooting in August. The Aug. 31 shooting began when the gunman opened fire during a routine traffic stop on Interstate 20, a connecting highway between Midland and Odessa. While the situation was still active, many places in the two towns were held on lockdown, including The University of Texas of the Permian Basin. “The Permian Basin communities of Midland and Odessa are our communities,” UT System chancellor James Milliken said in a statement. “We share their heartbreak and shock, and we will stand by them in this time of recovery and healing. The victims and their families are on our minds and in

our heavy hearts. We offer gratitude to law enforcement and all first responders who put their lives at risk to save lives.” On the night of the shooting, UTPB sent a tweet offering counseling services to students directly or indirectly affected by the traumatic events. The University also mandated check-ins with resident assistants for on-campus residents and hosted check-ins for off-campus residents. “It’s remarkable that everyone at UTPB was able to preserve their sense of community during such a traumatic time,” UT-Austin nursing sophomore Alayna Flolid said. “It’s every student’s worst nightmare to get an emergency alert from the University saying that they’re going into lockdown because of an active shooter. No one should have to feel this unsafe while they’re trying to get an education.” Following the shooting, UTPB announced via

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After the mass shooting spanning Odessa and Midland, Gov. Greg. Abbott ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff until Friday. At least seven people were killed and 22 were injured when a gunman fired at motorists and pedestrians Saturday. Twitter there would be “a community healing ceremony” on campus for both students and community members to attend. At the meeting, which garnered more than 2,000 attendees, the mayors of Odessa

and Midland and a number of community pastors spoke during the service. UT Police Department Chief David Carter said four UTPD officers traveled to Odessa over Labor Day weekend to support the

local police departments. “We feel sick for the families in Midland and Odessa,” said Beto O’Rourke, former congressman and current presidential S H O O T I N G PAGE 2

Dorm prices increased by hundreds of dollars this year to help cover the costs of renovation projects, maintenance needs and other expenses. This year, students have to pay $11,791 for a shared space with a community bath in various dorms. Last year, students paid $11,250. The price for a shared space with a connecting or private bath rose from $11,966 to $12,555. The greatest price increase is for a single room in Duren Residence Hall, which increased by more than $1,000, from $18,617 to $19,659 this year. Dorm prices typically rise by about 3% each year, said Justin Jaskowiak, director for apartments, occupancy and conferences at University Housing and Dining. “The price increase from year to year covers a number of things,” Jaskowiak said. “Sometimes it’s covering our expanded programs and services. For example, this year we switched to an unlimited meal plan and extended dining hours. It also helps us with continued DORM

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ECE department appoints first female chair By Areeba Amer @areeba_amer

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering named their first female chair, Diana Marculescu, on Aug. 26. Marculescu will begin on Dec. 1, succeeding the current chair, Ahmed Tewfik. Marculescu currently is a researcher and professor at Carnegie Mellon University, where she served as a faculty member for nearly two decades. She also served as the associate department head for academic affairs in the Carnegie Mellon Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and she also developed and ran various faculty programs, including a diversity/inclusion awareness initiative. “On paper, (all of the candidates) were fantastic,” said Gustavo De Veciana, an ECE professor and chair of the ECE department chair selection committee. “But (Marculescu) had a particularly thoughtful way of how she felt that she would want to lead a department … that was an area where she really stood out.” Marculescu said she decided to apply for the position because of the department’s growth in the past few years. “The more I learned, I got even more excited,” Marculescu said. “It’s a really exciting place to be at a really exciting time. It’s been growing quite a bit recently, and not

just in the number of people … but also in terms of the kind of topics that they’ve started to look at.” De Veciana said Marculescu has a strong resume and a good track record working with other faculty. “She articulated ... a level of understanding that she’s not here to promote her own success, but her success is tied to faculty success,” De Veciana said. ECE professor Brian Evans said it was Marculescu’s enthusiasm for her work that made her stand out when listening to all the candidates’ presentations in the selection process. “A lot of the format (of her presentation) was the same as the other finalists,” Evans said. “But by the time you were done, you were like, ‘Yes, that sounds exciting.’ She was hands down our first choice on the faculty side.” Marculescu said she’s been first more than once. Marculescu was the first woman in her department at Carnegie Mellon to go from assistant to associate to a full professor. She was also a first-generation college student, along with her sister. “It’s great to be the first to open that door, but once that door is open, I’m hoping there will be many more,” Marculescu said. “There’s a lot of women and underrepresented minorities who should be in STEM. They deserve to be in STEM.” Having a woman chair the department is important for both

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current and potential students who can relate to her, said Tricia Berry, director of the Women in Engineering program. “To have someone to be able to look up to and to see that as another option and career path … I think is really important,” Berry said. Marculescu said her personal experience as a woman and a

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first-generation college student will help guide her leadership at UT. “I am personally very much invested into making it a welcoming place for everyone regardless of where they’re coming from,” Marculescu said. “As a woman in STEM, I’m very much interested in growing the number of underrepresented groups in ECE.”

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candidate, in a statement. “The parents who lost a child. The parents who are with their child in the intensive care unit in Lubbock. The families who are in shock and in mourning. The many friends we have there, who we called, who assured us they were okay

submit their findings to the provost this month. “I think the big question that everyone should be asking is, ‘Why isn’t it a priority that we have a strong research library that supports faculty and students and research staff?’” said Jennifer Ebbeler, Department of Classics associate professor and task force subcommittee chair. The task force’s creation coincided with another research library’s budget woes: The University of California system broke their deal with the world’s largest academic publisher, Elsevier. UT also has a contract with Elsevier, and according to faculty council minutes, UT libraries vice provost and director said she anticipates changes to the relationship with publishers. Subscriptions to journals from publishers like Elsevier increase by about 5% every year, Carter said. The UT System is unlikely to cut ties with Elsevier when the contract expires in 2021, he said, because the UC System made this decision under different circumstances. Elsevier still has a strong grip on the prices of journals, which negatively affects the libraries, said Ebbeler. “The publishers just have them by the neck, and they can just charge them whatever they want,” Ebbeler said. These high subscription

— but shaken up.” Ector County ISD Superintendent Scott Muri announced the school district would be posting online resources in both English and Spanish to foster communication between members of the community about the trauma they have experienced. “The First Lady and I are heartbroken over this senseless and cowardly

rates come at a time when open access is dominating conversations in academia. Open access would make an article free of charge for everyone, not just journal subscribers. Ebbeler said that universities are likely to still pay the high subscription fees because many authors cannot afford to pay to publish their work in a journal themself. This author processing fee is even more

attack, and we offer our unwavering support to the victims, their families and all the people of Midland and Odessa,” Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement. “I want to remind all Texans that we will not allow the Lone Star State to be overrun by hatred and violence. We will unite, as Texans always do, to respond to this tragedy.”

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in the third quarter en route to his three-reception, 59yard performance. Texas’ running back depth has also been affected by injury, but sophomore running back Keaontay Ingram was able to bounce back. After being sidelined for parts of fall camp with a bone bruise, he rushed for 78 yards, averaged 7.1 yards per carry and had one touchdown. There were drives Ingram was the entire offense. Much of the conversation going into Saturday night was around the lack of depth. Ingram took that and put the responsibility on himself. “(I was) kind of disappointed in my production, I feel like I didn’t help the team enough. I feel like I need to step it up a little more,” Ingram said. Freshman running back Jordan Whittington and makeshift running back Roschon Johnson — recently converted from quarterback — also saw time on the field. Roschon was recovering from a stomach virus Friday and Saturday morning, but still rushed for 31 yards. Whittington’s reps were limited, as he suffered a groin

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The biggest problem for the libraries’ future is people not knowing the real situation, Ebbeler said, as most of the staff, faculty and student body are in the dark about the libraries’ condition. “There’s this whole second and third level of conversations,” Ebbeler said. “We’re at the level of not being able to pay for things, and the faculty doesn’t seem to understand this.”

injury in the first half. Though Whittington was cleared to play in the second half, he will be out for four to six weeks after reaggravating a sports hernia injury. Though this provides yet another setback regarding running back depth, Ingram is remaining positive. “I feel like it’s part of growth, you’re going to have obstacles,” Ingram said. “Any football player can tell you that, we have a lot going on in the room, probably more than any other unit, but it’s all for a reason.” Now, the Longhorns are preparing for an even bigger battle against No. 6 LSU, which has attracted ESPN’s College GameDay. However, the team remains focused and is not worried about the hype. “I’m very excited, it’s going to be a big game. You can’t shy away from that,” Collin said. “But you’re going to have to figure out a way to calm your nerves and realize it’s the same 100-yard field, the same 11-on-11 game of football we’ve been playing. (We need to) just go out there, and play our best. Don’t let the hype get us out of our game and just focus on being our best.”

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UT launches new exchange program in South Korea By Lauren Grobe @grobe_lauren

A new exchange program with Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea, is now taking applications for spring 2020 study abroad. The University had an affiliate program that allowed students to travel to Yonsei for a semester but switched to having a direct exchange program with fall, spring and summer options after interest in travel to Asia increased, program coordinator Thuy Nguyen said. Yonsei is one of the three SKY universities in South Korea, which Nguyen said are among the top universities in the country. “(Yonsei) is a long-standing institution and historically renowned,” Nguyen said. “We try to partner with comparable universities to ensure the quality of the education of students when they go abroad is robust.” Ethan Jewell, an international relations and global studies senior, has participated in three Seoul-based programs — an internship and two semesters abroad. Jewell said the faculty was comprised of good teachers, but they had a different relationship. “Between professors and Korean students, there’s a huge power difference,” Jewell said. “You have to be very respectful to your teachers. I couldn’t even imagine a Korean student treating a professor poorly.”

Students in a direct exchange program with Yonsei are able to receive full financial aid while abroad, and credits taken are counted as in-residence. Jewell said another benefit to the program is the affordability. “There’s a ton of scholarship opportunities, especially for Korea in particular, because not a lot of people go,” Jewell said. The University has four other exchange programs to Seoul, but Nguyen said that Yonsei has a more manageable language course. “Students who don’t want to do a really intensive track at Hanyang (University) for 13 hours can do a semi-intensive one and catch up on language credits,” Nguyen said. Ngyuen said while students will not have the “fun” events that are provided by affiliate programs, the other benefits made changing the program to a direct exchange worthwhile. “We decided, ‘Let’s just go direct with Yonsei,’ given the fact that so many students are able to figure out excursions on their own,” Nguyen said. “Students are smart and savvy. The benefits outweigh having the additional support.” Nguyen said one of the reasons students say they are interested in studying in South Korea is the rise of Korean pop culture in America, such as the popularity of the band BTS and increased use of Korean beauty products. Spain is the

most-traveled-to country by UT students, Nguyen said, but aerospace engineering freshman Diana Segura said she would study somewhere outside of Europe. “It would be more interesting to explore other cultures that are less spoken of,” Segura said. As well as studying in cities like Seoul, Jewell said students should also study in less populated areas in South Korea.

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the learning environment on campus. “A good example that makes it easy to understand is that you can’t just have a rock concert on the Six Pack because that would disturb the daily activities of the campus,” Bird said. SB 18 also requires universities to write disciplinary policies for students, faculty and staff who infringe on others’ rights to free speech, according to UT’s website. “Those disciplinary processes are not new,” Bird said. “(But) the law has some language that wants emma overholt

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improvement on projects for efficiency (and) any planned maintenance projects we might have. It also helps us with staffing and labor costs to meet our market salary trends and retain a competitive workforce.” UHD usually estimates between 7,200 and 7,400 students live in residence halls each year, Jaskowiak said, and around 7,300 students are contracted to live in dorms this year. Jaskowiak said “any improvement and enhancement” helps determine how much these thousands of students have to pay for on-campus housing. “For us to maintain being a competitive housing option with hgreat options and amenities here,

those things will impact the rate increase,” Jaskowiak said. Journalism sophomore Colby Frazier lived in Kinsolving as a freshman and now lives in Duren. She shares a room and bathroom with a roommate, which costs $14,852 this year and cost $14,116 last year. “Duren was definitely more expensive than Kinsolving, which seemed wrong since Kinsolving had so many amenities (like) the dining hall, Kin’s Market, Kin’s Coffee,” Frazier said in a direct message. “But after staying in Duren for a couple of days, I can confidently say the rooms here are much better quality by far.” However, Frazier said she believes all students should get quality dorms and perhaps pay the same amount for every hall. “UT frustrates me because (with) the amount of money we

“If you just go to any major world city like Tokyo or New York City or Seoul, you’re going to get the same kind of experience,” Jewell said. “But if you go into a less traveled-by city, you’re going to get something more authentic.” Students who are accepted to participate in the exchange program next semester will be the first Yonsei exchange cohort. “We’re going to be navigating new waters,” Nguyen said.

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universities to spell out some certain forms of discipline.” University Democrats president Joe Cascino said in a statement that organizations could use SB 18 to make students feel unsafe. “What (some organizations) are currently doing is making students feel unsafe and unwelcome,” government sophomore Cascino, said. “I believe that universities should be able to step in and keep people like (Richard) Spencer or useless incendiary protests like (Young Conservatives of Texas’) or Turning Point’s from happening.” Lily Bonin, government senior and Young Conservatives of Texas chairman,

said in a statement that YCT supports the passage of SB 18, but the University is only doing the bare minimum under the law. “They may have hit the action points of SB 18 but ignored the spirit of the legislation and its goals and intentions for campus free speech and student rights,” Bonin said. Bird said public universities such as UT have until Aug. 1, 2020 to finalize the new free speech policies. The interim policies and procedures proposed by UT will be finalized and recommended for approval by the UT System Board of Regents in 2020, according to UT’s website.

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pay to attend this University, every room should be nice,” Frazier said. “In fact, I have yet to understand a reason that there is not one set rate for on-campus housing. There are students who can’t afford to eat because they are trying to afford housing.” Public relations sophomore Stephanie Gomez, who also stayed in Kinsolving her freshman year, called it “insanely expensive.” “The fact that living in a dorm equals or exceeds the price of tuition is outrageous,” Gomez said in a direct message. “Just from living in a dorm last year, I am $5,000 deep in student loans that are accumulating interest. The price of living in a dormitory on campus would be worth it if we at least had the privacy of our own room, which isn’t the case for most people.”

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In accordance with a new state law, the University’s new free speech policy will make outdoor spaces at UT traditional public forums. The general public will now be able to engage in free speech activities in campus common outdoor areas.

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First year students: Prioritize your mental health By Kateri David and Julia Zaksek Forum Editors

For thousands of seasoned Longhorns who returned to campus this past week, reacclimating to the pace of UT life required only minor adjustments — scaling back on Netflix and waking up before noon. Things aren’t quite that simple for incoming freshmen. In addition to navigating move-in and the maze-like buildings covering this massive campus — all alongside peers they hardly know — these new students are grappling with how to live away from home, succeed as a full-time student, form new friendships and adjust to life in Austin.

According to research from the World Health Organization, approximately 21% of freshman college students worldwide struggle with depression. One in every three freshmen will experience depressive symptoms. For many freshmen, this is the first time the intersecting responsibilities of school, social life and taking care of oneself falls squarely on their shoulders. Amid adjusting to all these changes, mental health has a tendency to go on the back burner. Mental well-being is important, as much as assignments, joining student organizations and keeping up with your friends. There are resources all around you at UT, in your peers and professors, in campus resources like the Counseling and Mental Health Cen-

ter and in student groups like the UT National Alliance on Mental Illness. You can also help yourself by prioritizing self-care. UT will be your home for the next four years — you deserve to feel supported here. In this forum, UT alumna Viviana Rocha recalls her struggle with depression during her first two years at UT and how she found help, graduated in 2015 and went on to graduate school. Psychology senior and UT NAMI member Alexis McDonald reassures freshmen that feelings of loneliness are normal and advises students to put themselves first. As always, if you have thoughts on this topic or any other, please feel free to reach out to us at thedailytexanforum@gmail.com.

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Your first years at UT may hard, but you can make it. I did By Viviana Rocha

going through this to say, “This is it! This is the answer!” The truth is that everyone has their own struggles and their own ways of coping, whether that requires therapy, medication or When people look at me, they see a girl who alternative remedies. has it all: A nurse who graduated summa cum In 2015, something clicked for me. I laude pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice changed my major, made some friends and degree, a super involved older sister and a sup- started focusing on myself. I ended the unportive friend. What they don’t see is everything healthy relationship, which allowed me to I went through to get to this point. be introspective and learn what it is to love When I entered the freshman class of myself. I made a self-care plan and targetUT-Austin in 2012, I thought I was the best and ed ways that I could improve every aspect the brightest. It turns out everyone there was the of my life, which may sound like a daunting best and the brightest, and suddenly, I was medi- task, but was really eye-opening. I also finally ocre. Tie this in with an unhealthy relationship, told my mom and close friends how much I a lack of friendship and a few other factors, it was struggling. was the perfect brew for the deterioration of my The response was bittersweet because I felt mental health. alone for so long, but there were always people Have you ever seen one of those depression in my corner rooting for me who were sad to checklists? You think, “No, that would never be know I suffered for in silence. me. What do I have to be deThe journey to a healthy pressed about?” I saw one of mind didn’t happen from one those and checked off almost day to the next. The truth is every single item. that it’s an ongoing process, Even then, I think I was in and I still suffer time to time. denial. Everyone struggles in The journey to a What’s changed is that I college, right? It wasn’t just me have the tools to combat my healthy mind didn’t depression now and know to who couldn’t muster up the happen from one energy to go to class or showutilize them. It’s sad that I er sometimes, who had issues day to the next. The look back on my time at UT with concentration and memas an experience that was truth is that it’s an ory, who would eat her feelnot the one I had dreamed ings, who felt alone. That’s the ongoing process…” of, but I’m grateful for my struggle, isn’t it? time there. It took me a while to figure I still never made it back out what I was feeling wasn’t above a 3.0 GPA as a Longthe norm, especially in contrast to so many peohorn, but with hard work, I got into nursing ple I knew who were thriving in this new envi- school at UT Health San Antonio and gradronment. Outwardly, I put on a happy face and uated summa cum laude in 2017. That dewent about my life as best as I could, so no one gree and everything that came with it felt like ever suspected the emptiness I felt inside. redemption because I was finally the good The thing about poor mental health is that student I knew I could be while balancing a you can’t keep it contained. You may think you happy family, social life and work. The only have it in this little ball that you hold in your difference was the health of my mental state. pocket, but it’s more like a vine that intertwines I just started my Doctor of Nursing Practice itself through every fiber of your being. degree in the hopes of becoming a family nurse As my mental health worsened, so did my practitioner, and fingers crossed, I hope to maingrades, my relationships and my overall qual- tain the balanced life I’ve worked so hard on. ity of life. I can be transparent and say that I This is all to say that sometimes we see people’s had multiple sub-2.0 GPA semesters, with my highlights and compare them to our behind-theworst one clocking in at a whopping 1.2. Not scenes. I want anyone who is suffering to reach only did I feel miserable, it was compound- out to someone because you most are most ed by the idea that I was letting everyone definitely not alone. else down. Rocha graduated from UT-Austin in 2015 I wish I had the answer for anyone with a degree in sociology. Contributor

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To protect your mental health, put your wellbeing first By Alexis McDonald Contributor

The truth is that none of us really know what we’re doing when we get here, so we seek out advice. We get study tips, best sleep practices, organizations crowding around us promising friendships — and we’re all supposed to be having the best time of our lives. Despite all of this, no one prepared me or even acknowledged what really mattered: How to be mentally healthy at UT. So here’s my advice. I’m not an expert. I’m not a professional — yet. I’m just someone with life experience who wants to make sure no one walks through this campus alone, struggling to be mentally healthy. Which leads me to my first point:

A large part of being mentally healthy is a sense of love and acceptance, or a sense of belonging. The advice that was given to me was to get involved. The more organizations I joined, the more I should feel like I belonged. Honestly, this is terrible advice. You can be around as many people as possible and still feel like you don’t belong. So my advice that I give to my residents and that I am giving to you now is to first acknowledge that you deserve to be here. First-generation students, you deserve to be here. Transfer students, international students, students living with mental health conditions like me: You deserve to be here. Once you believe that you are worthy and deserve to be at UT, the other part is just being patient. Find the spaces on campus that uplift you and the causes on campus that fulfill you. We all have a purpose for being here, and finding meaning is how we protect our mental health.

You are never alone. To all the first-year students at UT, it’s not uncommon to feel alone and isolated at a university of this size. You question why We all have a Fill your cup back up. it just doesn’t seem to make ever let an adult purpose for being tellDon’t sense. Why is everyone else you you’re young and here, and finding happy, smart, in a relationhave nothing to be stressed ship, involved, thriving, meaning is how we out about. while I’m … not? My psychology professor protect our mental told me the truth. This enviMentally, we pull ourselves into a hole when we ronment is very likely to crehealth.” start to believe that we are ate the most stressful time of the only ones experiencing our lives. loneliness, anxiety, sadness, Throughout your time in etc. It’s a mental trap that encourages a cycle college, you will be under pressure. You will of isolation. always be giving away your time and energy to The worst thing you can do for your menschool, commitments and friends. If you’re not tal health is struggle alone. Don’t do it. The careful, it can be detrimental to your health. day I started talking about my continuous As someone who has never missed a day of struggle with anxiety was the day I kicked class, the day I could not get out of bed and stigma to the curb. Guess what? Mental go was the day I realized my mental health health is REAL. We all have it, and it’s just had been affected. My cup, which symbolizes as important as physical health. So don’t be wellness, was empty. The hard truth is that afraid to talk about it. Don’t be afraid to ask you cannot pour from an empty cup. for help. My advice to you is to find the things in life that naturally give you joy and fulfillment You belong here. and make sure you schedule it into your daiI’ve had the privilege of serving as a resi- ly routine. Having enough compassion to put dent assistant at Moore-Hill Residence Hall yourself first sometimes is the key to getting for three years now. In that role, it is my job through these four years. to make a big community feel smaller. As a McDonald is a psychology senior and first-year student, that is really hard to do on the president of the UT chapter of the your own. National Alliance on Mental Illness.

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the tool is able to target messages at users in specific areas by utilizing their mobile phone’s location services. “A privacy concern is there, (but) what my Facebook is introducing a new tool to alert research has found is that a lot of times when users about unsafe situations in their area, people’s lives are at risk, they either forget or they don’t care about their privacy concerns and Austin-Travis County EMS was one of the first government agencies to beta test it. because they’re desperate to get informaThe new tool allows ATCEMS to make their tion,” Stephens said.“We do consciously need local alert posts on the website more visible to to make people aware that privacy should be users in a specific geographic location. Faceconsidered in all circumstances.” book reached out to ATCEMS in December Stephens said that another social media app, 2018 for them to be one of over 350 public Nextdoor, has been providing a similar service safety agencies in the United for several years now. NexStates to beta test this new tdoor connects people with service. ATCEMS has used the their neighbors to inform tool for eight months, mostly each other on about their for weather-related alerts such neighborhood, including A lot of times when as heat and fog advisories. babysitting gigs, local event people’s lives are “It targets the users that planning and safety alerts, are affected by whatever at risk, they either according to Nextdoor’s we’re talking about, whatwebsite. forget or they don’t ever alert we’re sending in “It’s not like this is all that particular geographical care about their that new and different of a area, whether it’s the specifthing,” Stephens said. “It’s privacy concerns ic area or the entire area that just one more place where we serve,” said Christa Stedbecause they’re people can get information man, ATCEMS deputy public desperate to get and that happens to be information officer. “It lets through Facebook.” information.” us decide, ‘Do we want to Rocio Morin, a sociologive this to our entire service gy and public policy junior, KERI STEPHENS area … (or) select a particular said she thinks the UniverAssociAte Professor, town within Travis County?’ DePArtment of sity releases timely safety It lets us get a message out communicAtions stuDies alerts but the Facebook tool there efficiently and to a very would come in handy for broad audience.” off-campus students. Through Facebook’s tool, ATCEMS can “I’m not really (sure) about (Facebook) reach more people and receive more interacknowing my location, but I do live in Rivertion with their posts, including shares, reactions and comments, said Darren Noak, side, so especially late at night whenever I’m going home, it would be nice,” Morin said. ATCEMS deputy public information officer. Noak said the new tool will be “For example, when you talk about tormade available to all government agennado watches and warnings or thunderstorm watches and warnings, those typically cover cies on Tuesday. ATCEMS plans to continue using it to send out notifications, the entire county,” Noak said. “But a tornado warning or flood warning might be more Stedman said. “We have the ability to use it as we see geographically specific.” Keri Stephens, associate professor in the fit, and we found it tremendously helpful,” Department of Communications Studies, said Stedman said. By Lauren Girgis @laurengirgis

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Sophomore outside hitter Logan Eggleston sends down one of her team-leading 16 kills during Texas’ win over No. 14 USC at Gregory Gym on Sunday. The Longhorns will host No. 3 Minnessota on Wednesday.

Eggleston and Fields shine as Longhorns overcome slow start, power past first ranked opponent. By Marcus Krum @marcuskrum

hat Texas volleyball lacks in experience, they make up for with raw talent. The extent of this talent was on display Sunday as the No. 4 Longhorns took down No. 14 USC

at Gregory Gym, winning 23–25, 25–18, 25–17, 25–21. The first set looked like Texas still hadn’t shaken off those early-season nerves, and the Trojans took advantage of some early mistakes to take the first set. The Longhorns had little answer for USC’s blocking, hitting just .194 in that set. After momentum shifted in the second set, the Trojans were searching for answers. The second set began with a kill by freshman middle blocker Skylar Fields. Sophomore outside hitter Logan Eggleston then got rolling with her serve, recording three aces as Texas charged out to an 8-0 lead. “In between the first and second set, we sat down and were like, ‘Hey, we’re playing good volleyball, but we’re not fully committing ourselves to every single

play,’” Eggleston said. “We came out in the second and we just really did that, and it obviously showed.” Freshman middle blocker Molly Phillips came out with two early blocks, and Fields got rolling offensively alongside Eggleston. The Longhorns built an eight point lead they would never look back from, and would go on to take the next three sets. “Early in (set) one, we had about eight or nine opportunities and we didn’t convert on one of them,” Texas head coach Jerritt Elliott said. “We challenged (the team) to go about their business, keep learning about what they do, play hard and play our level.” While the first five sets of this Texas season have looked like a young team trying to learn to play with one another, the last three

looked like a different team. The Longhorns were aggressive in their attack and made USC pay for any mistakes it made. “We talked about some things after our first match, about the way we process some things and the way we go about it,” Elliott said. “Tonight was a much better job. We played as a team, we fought defensively, and put a lot of pressure on them as the night went on.” The growth of this Texas team is already evident. Fields finished with a team-high .458 hitting percentage, while Eggleston led the way with five service aces and 16 kills. “The way that (Eggleston and Fields) and the rest of that freshman and sophomore class are performing, I’m really pleased with it, and (we have) some good things to

grow from,” Elliott said. Fields and Phillips, each playing in just their second collegiate game, were forced to learn on the fly what it was like playing in front of a sold out Gregory Gym. “I’ve been really waiting to play in Greg because I know the crowd is there for us,” Fields said. “Having the crowd cheer you on and playing really well with your teammates is just amazing.” Even after a tough match against USC, the road gets increasingly difficult for Texas. No. 3 Minnesota comes to Austin on Wednesday, with a match against No. 1 Stanford the following weekend in Palo Alto. “It makes us really have to play hard, we learn a lot about ourselves,” Eggleston said. “It just sets up the season, so I’m super excited to keep going this (non-conference season).”

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Whittington out 4-6 weeks with sports hernia injury By Donnavan Smoot @Dsmoot3D

After Saturday night’s win against Louisiana Tech, Texas head coach Tom Herman said that freshman running back Jordan Whittington had aggravated his groin. The news Herman relayed to the media Monday was much worse. “He has torn the adductor off of his pubic symphysis, sports hernia, again, so we are finalizing plans to get him to Philadelphia to get that thing fixed again,” Herman said. “Last time he had it fixed was in Houston. This time we’re going to send him to one of the godfathers of that surgery out there in Philadelphia and hopefully, best case scenario is probably

four, but we are looking at probably closer to six weeks before we see him again.” Whittington’s injury is yet another blow to the running back room left with just one scholarship back. Texas plans to keep freshman quarterback Roschon Johnson and freshman linebacker David Gbenga as the second and third string backs. “(Roschon’s) taken to it like a fish in water,” Herman said of Johnson. “When he makes a mistake, he’s hard on himself and it’s like, ‘Ro, you’ve been playing this position for ten days. We kind of understand you’re not going to be perfect.’” Gbenda and Johnson were well in the picture when the Longhorns began the season. According to Herman, the depth chart was supposed to feature, in order: Keaontay Ingram, Jordan Whittington, Kirk Johnson, Daniel

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Texas head coach Tom Herman addresses the media on Sunday to discuss the team’s dire running back situation ahead of this weekend’s top-10 matchup against LSU. Young and Derrian Brown. Now, Roschon and Gbenda are being hastily inserted into the lineup to split the workload with under two weeks of experience combined. Saturday night, Johnson was productive in his first game action. He received seven carries for a total of 26 yards. During Texas’ final offensive drive, Johnson touched the ball on three consecutive plays — a sign they wanted to reward the freshman for his willingness to move to the position. Now the last scholarship running back standing, the workload for sophomore running back Keaontay Ingram is expected to increase. Ingram touched the ball 14 times for a total of 121 yards against Louisiana Tech. Ingram, however, isn’t 100% himself. He is still dealing with an ankle injury he suffered during a fall camp scrimmage.

Even with an expected increase in reps, the box score will be similar to the opener when five Longhorns carried the ball for 153 yards on 30 attempts. Texas’ run game will be handled by committee. “It will not change the game plan,” Herman said. “We’re confident in Keaontay; we’re confident in Roschon. If something were to go awry in the middle of the game, we would have to change courses midstream.” The amount of injuries Texas has faced is a unique situation, to say the least. The Longhorns began the season with five scholarship running backs and won’t be anywhere near full strength for at least six weeks. When asked if he’s seen anything like this in his career, Herman answered concisely. “Never.”

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Tuesday, September 3, 2019

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FILM REVIEW | ‘MIDSOMMAR’

Director’s cut of ‘Midsommar’ shines A24 brings lengthier, amplified version of Ari Aster’s sun-soaked nightmare to theaters. By Noah Levine @ZProductionz

any people are scared of the dark, but what they should really fear is what lies in broad daylight. Ari Aster brought his horror chops back to the big screen with his sophomore film,“Midsommar.” Recently, production company A24 brought Aster’s 147-minute-long director’s cut of the film to theaters. “Midsommar” follows a group of friends who embark on a vacation to a mysterious Midsummer festival in Sweden. Unbeknownst to them, the lush foliage and smiling villagers are harboring a much darker secret. Aster masterfully directs this rendition of his sun-soaked nightmare with the addition of extra character moments, comedy and unsettling rituals. Florence Pugh upholds the film as Dani. Pugh injects pure heartbreak and distress into her portrayal and delivers lines with a calming ease and nuance. Her differing facial movements convey her thoughts without the usage of dialogue, making for very powerful moments. Jack Reynor amps up the douchiness as Christian, with unenthusiastic gestures and an oblivious attitude throughout the course of the film. Pugh and Reynor have a frustrating chemistry that amplifies the incompatibility of the two lovers. Several additional scenes in this cut help to showcase their rocky relationship, adding more reasons to despise Christian. William Jackson Harper’s Josh constantly butts heads with Christian as they both struggle to complete the same thesis project about the mysterious festival in several dialogue scenes added in this cut. Will Poulter offers a comedic charm as Mark, someone who is certainly given more time to shine in this cut of the film. His juvenile attitude serves as a vessel for the

Florence Pugh becomes entombed in “Midsommar’s” eerie lush palette. audience to poke fun at the extremity of the situation. As the main characters integrate themselves into the way of life of the villagers in Sweden, they, as well as the audience, are constantly being convinced to stay despite the unusual, and sometimes morbid, rituals. The villagers act as if things are running as normal and often show shades of positive morality — including a director’s cut scene that features the villagers voicing out against something horrible — thus creating an unsettling contrast with the more extreme events in the film. The general plot features a dense exploration of grief and toxic relationships, all while being wrapped in a terrifying folk horror package. Pugh’s Dani internally

deals with the grief of a family tragedy and the lack of faith she has in her relationship with Christian. By attending the strange and unusual Midsummer festival, she encounters an elevated version of family. This is a great parallel to Dani’s internal struggle and helps to drive her character arch throughout her integration into the village. Bobby Krlic’s score elevates the beautiful scenery and terrifying events within “Midsommar.”Flute based tracks mesh well with the vast grasslands and grand rituals performed by the villagers. The final track pulls out all the stops as a mesmerizing grand symphony of strings morbidly contrasts with the visuals on screen. The director’s cut of “Midsommar” not

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only solidifies the relationships of its characters to a greater extent, but also establishes more of a twisted morality to the world of “Midsommar.”Overall, this cut lets viewers get acquainted with the mysterious events in the film and reside with its characters for a bit longer before the real terror begins.

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Ransom Center opens collection of writings by Modernists By Mackenzie Dyer @mackdyerr Throughout her career as a “pioneering venture capitalist,” Annette Campbell-White nurtured a second love — accumulating works by famous writers. From Aug. 24, 2019 through Jan. 5, 2020, Campbell-White’s private collection, Modernist Networks, is displayed at the Harry Ransom Center. Made up of letters, books and manuscripts, the collection features Modernist writers such as Virginia Woolf, Ernest Hemingway and more. The Daily Texan sat down with the rare book collector to discuss her passion. The Daily Texan: What sparked your interest in collecting Modernist writing? Annette Campbell-White: Book collecting entered my life organically. As a young person, I always loved books and reading. I collect Modernist writing because this is a crucial period in the development of literary thought, and a number of the writers are writers whose works have significance for me. DT: Speaking of significant works, I noticed the first piece you collected is included in this collection. What piece was that? ACW: It was an Ariel poem — a signed limited edition of a

Modernist Networks: The Annette Campbell-White Collection includes highlights from Paul Verlaine, Joseph Conrad and F. Scott Fitzgerald, amongst other prominent Modernist writers. poem written by T. S. Eliot called ‘A Song for Simeon,’ which was a poem I knew well from my school days. It was in this tiny, hard-backed book, printed on handmade paper and there was a unique lithograph as a frontispiece. DT: What drew you to that

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work and how did it inspire your collection? ACW: It was signed. Financially, I needed to reach to buy this little book. Once I purchased it, after spending so much time in that book shop, I decided I was going to buy more rare books when I had a bit of money.

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DT: What went into choosing and

acquiring your collection pieces? ACW: I read auction catalogs or dealer catalogs or discussed items that a dealer might offer and decide if it’s interesting or compelling and fits the focus of the collection. In my past, I created a wish list to not only find the books on the list

but fine, inscribed and relative copies of those items. Now it’s more impulse-driven. I collect letters and manuscripts as well as books, but I travel further afield in my choices. I intensely collect authors in whom I have an interest — Verlaine, for example. DT: The publication of your memoir this month, Beyond Market Value, corresponds with the exhibition. What do you want your audience to learn from the story’s selection of highlights from the collection? ACW: In the era of #MeToo, I hope that young women will take away the fact that nothing is impossible for a woman to achieve in her career if she focuses, concentrates and keeps moving forward. As for providing an inspiration to collect, I believe that collecting is a passion that finds one and not the other way round. DT: What is the most important thing for new collectors to keep in mind when accumulating books? ACW: I made several errors with my early collecting because I was finding my style. Focus is essential. Condition is critical. I didn’t realize that initially. Literary notes should tell something of interest. If you don’t have the funds, discover a subset of one section that interests you wherever you can manage to build a collection.

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