1
Serving The University of Texas at Austin Community Since 1900 @thedailytexan | thedailytexan.com NEWS APD will soon be able to better detect fingerprints on different surfaces.
Page 3
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
OPINION Students should take classes that reflect their unique identities.
Page 4
Volume 121, Issue 20
SPORTS Despite loss to LSU, Tom Herman and the Longhorns remain unfazed moving forward.
LIFE&ARTS UT student gets women CHAARG-ed up about fitness and community.
Page 6
Page 8
CAMPUS
Longhorn stampede Influx of students, construction to South End Zone create game day chaos.
By Donnavan Smoot
@Dsmoot3D
ong before No. 9 Texas squared off against No. 6 LSU, a stampede of students crowded around the gates of Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. As the gates opened, thousands of students rushed into the stadium in an attempt to secure a seat for the biggest home game of the year. “The gates started opening around 4:25ish, then people started pushing,” senior journalism major Miranda Larralde said. “Me and my friends tried to link arms … but I ended up losing four of my friends and staying with just one of them.”
Due to the magnitude of the game, which included ESPN’s College GameDay making a stop on the Forty Acres, seats in the student section were limited. The University sent an email to the student body on Sept. 5 giving directions to students concerning when and where to enter. According to the email, “All student seating is general admission and available on a first come, first served basis.” It was anticipated that the game would be one of high demand, so UT told its students that having a “Big Ticket” did not guarantee access into the game. As a result, students took action. Many students began to line up outside of the stadium nearly eight hours before kickoff to attempt to secure a spot in the stadium. As for home games, the plan to scan student
jamie hwang
/ the daily texan staff
UT students charged inside the gates of DKR for Saturday night’s prime-time showdown against the LSU Tigers, creating a hazardous environment for fans.
IDs holding students’ Big Ticket and assign wristbands to allow students to fill into the designated student section went by the wayside, causing a chaotic game day scene. The stampede of students at every gate allowed students to forgo showing identification to stadium staff, causing the staff to have to wait until students found their seats to pass out wristbands. “I did see the security trying to check S T A M P E D E PAGE 3
CITY
CAMPUS
New site to help navigate Austin transit
UTPD hosts first active shooter response training of semester
By Graysen Golter @graysen_golter
The Austin Transportation Department launched a new website last week to help people easily access sustainable transportation resources. The new website, GetThereATX.com, compiles information about various Austin transportation services, such as Capital Metro, carpool apps and dockless scooters, into one location for Austin residents and visitors to find. The website lists trail maps, rules for conduct on scooters and links to CapMetro’s trip planning app, among other things. Jacob Barrett, a public information specialist for the Austin Transportation Department, said they created the website to consolidate information about different means of transportation into one location to educate people on how to use them. He said along with giving tips on using nonpublic transportation
By Emily Hernandez @emilylhernandez
joshua guenther
/ the daily texan file
GetThereATX.com, launched by the Austin Transportation Department, aims to help those living in Austin navigate bus schedules, carpooling services and other transportation resources. options such as bikes and dockless scooters, which are often cheaper than cars, the website will help people understand CapMetro’s buses and railway schedules. “One challenge that we really wanted to address … was to provide people (a)
one-stop shop,” Barrett said. “The mission of (the Austin Transportation Department) is to get everyone around the city effectively (and) cheaply. GetThereATX is another resource that provides both.” Julie Anderson, the en-
vironmental program coordinator for the department, said the website will give out travel information regarding big events, such as football games and Austin City Limits Music Festival, T R A N S I T PAGE 3
The UT Police Department hosted its first open-to-all Civilian Response to Active Shooter class Monday afternoon in the Avaya Auditorium in the Peter O’Donnell Jr. Building. The presentation gave its 13 attendees an in-depth look at how to best respond in an active shooter situation, emphasizing UTPD’s mantra of “Run, Hide, Fight.” UTPD officers, the Victims Advocate Network coordinator and representatives from the Campus Safety office spoke at the event. Officer Dustin Farahnak said one of the most important things to take away from the class is how to react immediately when confronted with dangerous situations because the time it takes for bystanders to decide how to act greatly affects their chances
of surviving the threat. “If … something like this happens, you psychologically go through denial, and then you have to deliberate what you’re going to do, and then you might take an action to protect yourself,” Farahnak said. “That period of time before you take the action is very dangerous. We want to get you through that.” The presentation explained how the brain responds to fear, detailing how sometimes people revert to a “lizard brain” mindset, meaning they do not think reasonably about what to do next and can regress to illogical habits, such as gathering their things before leaving a space under immediate threat. Adriana Kelly, Plan II and public relations sophomore, said she had not thought about how she might react in a high stakes situation. “I’ve taken psych classes UTPD
PAGE 3
News
2
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Editor-in-Chief Spencer Buckner Managing Editor Catherine Marfin Assoc. Managing Editors Alex Briseño, Lisa Nhan Director of Digital Strategy Peter Northfelt Assoc. Editors Angélica López, Emily Caldwell, Abby Springs, Sanika Nayak Forum Editors Julia Zaksek, Kateri David News Editor Megan Menchaca Assoc. News Editors Gracie Awalt, Savana Dunning News Desk Editors Hayden Baggett, Nicole Stuessy, Jackson Barton, Hannah Ortega Beat Reporters Neelam Bohra, Lauren Grobe, Laura Morales, Emily Hernandez, Lauren Girgis, Sara Johnson, Graysen Golter, Tori May, Areeba Amer Projects Editor Chase Karacostas Projects Reporters Trinady Joslin, Tiana Woodard, Savana Dunning Projects Designer Emma Overholt Copy Desk Chiefs Jason Lihuang, Brittany Miller
Selvaraj, Sierra Wiggers Video Editor Faith Castle Assoc. Video Editor Jackson Barton Photo Editor Eddie Gaspar Assoc. Photo Editors Anthony Mireles, Joshua Guenther Senior Photographers Amna Ijaz, Ryan Lam, Brittany Mendez, Blaine Young Life&Arts Editor Jordyn Zitman Assoc. Life&Arts Editors Trinady Joslin, Brooke Sjoberg Sr. Life&Arts Writers Noah Levine, Mackenzie Dyer Sports Editor Donnavan Smoot Assoc. Sports Editor Wills Layton Senior Sports Reporters Daniela Perez, Myah Taylor, Stephen Wagner, Marcus Krum Comics Editors Channing Miller, Lauren Ibanez Assoc. Comics Editor Alekka Hernandez Senior Comics Artists Ella Williams, Rocky Higine, Barbra Daly, Steph Sonik Social Media Editor Rebeccah Macias
Associate Copy Desk Chiefs Lawson Freeman, Irissa Omandam, Jimena Pinzon
Assoc. Social Media Editor
Design Editor Christiana Peek
Audio Editor Sara Schleede
Associate Design Editor Renee Koite Senior Designers Kendall Jordan, Nila
Michael Hernandez Newsletters Editor Taylor Leen
Audio Producers Divya Jagadeesh, Harper Carlton Editorial Adviser Peter Chen
ISSUE STAFF Copy Editors Adriana Van Tho Designers Maria Perez L&A Reporters Catherine Cardenas News Reporters Mariane Gutierrez Opinion Sam Thielman Photographers Evan L’Roy, Jamie Hwang Sports Reporters Garrett Hayes
CONTACT US MAIN TELEPHONE (512) 471-4591
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Spencer Buckner (512) 232-2212 editor@dailytexanonline.com
University completes admission scandal investigation By Lauren Grobe @grobe_lauren
A legal review of the athletics admissions scandal revealed no other student-athletes were improperly admitted to UT, UT President Gregory Fenves announced in an email to the student body Monday. “The scandal undermined the public’s trust and provoked outrage,” Fenves said in the email. “At UT, we are holding ourselves accountable and improving protocols across Texas Athletics.” In March, the U.S. Department of Justice accused employees at high-profile universities, including UT-Austin, of accepting bribes to admit students. Michael Center, former UT men’s tennis coach, was accused of accepting a bribe of $100,000 to facilitate the admission of a student with little tennis experience as a men’s tennis recruit. According to the department’s indictment of Center, the student withdrew from the tennis team but was still enrolled at UT. Center pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud in April 2019. Jim Davis, UT vice president for legal affairs, began an investigation shortly after the allegations regarding Center emerged, Fenves wrote in the email. Ellie Breed, UT media relations specialist, said the University has no further comment at this time. The University’s legal review of athletic admissions consisted of 827 interviews with students who participated in athletics in any sport between
NEWS OFFICE
(512) 232-2207 news@dailytexanonline.com The Texan strives to present all information fairly, accurately and completely. If we have made an error, let us know about it. Call (512) 232-2217 or e-mail managingeditor@ dailytexanonline.com.
AUSTIN WEATHER TODAY Sep. 10
HI LO
95º 75º
TOMORROW Sep. 11
HI LO
95º 75º
So ... is it like PEMDAS? Like, it cancels out?
BUSINESS & ADVERTISING (512) 471-8590 advertise@texasstudentmedia.com Director Gerald Johnson Business/ Operations Manager Frank Serpas III, Brady Beal, Janie Castillo-Flores Advertising Manager Emily Cohen Production Michael Gammon Special Projects Stephen Salisbury Account Executives Diane Byram, Pam Garner, Julianne Phillipp, Justin Zuloaga Design Tillie Policastro
THE DAILY TEXAN MAIL SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Semester (Fall/Spring) $60.00 Two Semesters (Fall & Spring) $120.00 Summer Session $40.00 One Year (Fall, Spring and Summer)
$150.00
To charge by VISA or MasterCard, call 471-5083. Send orders and address changes to Texas Student Media, P.O. Box D, Austin, TX 78713-8904.
ADVERTISING DEADLINES Monday ....................... Wednesday, 12 p.m. Tuesday ..........................Thursday, 12 p.m. Wednesday .......................... Friday, 12 p.m. Thursday .......................... Monday, 12 p.m. Friday ...............................Tuesday, 12 p.m. .......................... 11 a.m. (Last business day prior to publication.)
COPYRIGHT Copyright 2019 Texas Student Media. All articles, photographs and graphics, both in the print and online editions, are the property of Texas Student Media and may not be reproduced or republished in part or in whole without written permission.
The Daily Texan, a student newspaper at The University of Texas at Austin, is published by Texas Student Media, 2500 Whitis Ave., Austin, TX 78712. The Daily Texan is published daily, Monday through Friday, during the regular academic year and is published once weekly during the summer semester. The Daily Texan does not publish during academic breaks, most Federal Holidays and exam periods. News contributions will be accepted by telephone 2.120). Entire contents copyright 2019 Texas Student Media.
joshua guenther
/ the daily texan file
Two years after former UT tennis couch Michael Center pled guilty to accepting bribes in 2017, UT concluded its legal review of their student athlete admissions process. summer 2012 and spring 2017, as well as every member of the men’s tennis team during Center’s tenure. Now that the investigation is complete, Fenves said the University is implementing the legal review’s recommendations. The legal review recommended developing a better process to validate a student’s athletic history, setting clear standards for measuring athletic legitimacy
and an improvement of the “athletics department culture.” Student-athletes who drop from the sport before actually competing for the University will also be examined more closely to catch any possible future cases of fraudulent admission, according to the executive summary. The legal review is confidential under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, but a sum-
mary of the investigation is available on the University’s website. Fenves said the University’s admission policies have been strengthened after this process. “When we come up short, it is critical that we acknowledge mistakes and work swiftly to improve,” Fenves said. “That’s the only way we can maintain the trust and commitment of the society we were founded to serve.”
CITY
Cane’s founder gives $10K for future college students By Mariane Gutierrez @marianegtrz
MANAGING EDITOR Catherine Marfin (512) 232-2217 managingeditor@ dailytexanonline.com
News Editor @THEDAILYTEXAN
UNIVERSITY
This issue of The Daily Texan is valued at $1.25
PERMANENT STAFF
MEGAN MENCHACA
Raising Cane’s CEO and founder Todd Graves donated $10,000 to the UT’s Neighborhood Longhorns Program on Monday to support students who want to attend college. Graves presented the check to the program, a nonprofit which offers college funds for economically disadvantaged grade school students, at the Raising Cane’s on MLK Boulevard. Graves makes this donation in varying amounts every year. The Neighborhood Longhorns Program relies solely on donations and has received more than $300,000 this past year alone, with 60% of these funds being raised through events like the one at Raising Cane’s, program executive director Patrick Patterson said. “The only way we can be around is through the contributions (from the) community because it’s a self-sustaining program,” Patterson said. “This past year, it took
$308,000, and that’s just maintaining our status quo. We have a board of about 50 people who support us and get these contributions.” Graves said Austin has a special place in his heart because he worked at the MLK Boulevard Raising Cane’s location for 14 years. Since he came up with his business model while he was in college, Graves said he visits and donates to various campuses throughout the U.S. to return to his roots and support children through programs such as the Neighborhood Longhorns Program. “I have an affinity for college campuses since I wrote the plan in my business class, so in this way it is really important for me to give back,” Graves said. “I like (the Neighborhood Longhorns Program) because it helps children recognize their own potential and get their college aspirations. It’s a double win since we support the kids and also the University.” Chain representatives and board members attended the event, and a crowd of students congratulated the
evan lroy
/ the daily texan staff
Raising Cane’s CEO and founder Todd Graves said he gives back to college campuses like UT and their programs because he wrote the business plan for his fast food chain in college. children receiving the award and spoke to them about college life. UT Spirit Squad and UT mascot Hook ‘Em also attended the event and took pictures with the children. “It’s really important
to give the kids that sense of community,” said Caleb Barnwell, computer science and math senior. “We want to engage them and help bring that Texas pride everywhere around campus and give them a sense of accom-
plishment to continue with their goals.” Graves said he is planning to travel to San Antonio next, and he anticipates holding similar events as he continues to travel to other Raising Cane’s locations this year.
CITY
Austin 311 reports spike in calls relating to homeless population By Lauren Girgis @laurengirgis
The number of 311 calls concerning homeless people between June and August more than quadrupled since last year, Austin 311 reported. At last week’s homelessness forum, Mayor Steve Adler cited that between June 20 and Aug. 29 of 2019, Austin 311 reported receiving a total of 919 calls concerning homelessness and homeless people compared to 164 during the same time period last year. Of this year’s calls, more than two-thirds were service calls, and the rest were feedback calls. Patty Mendoza, Austin 311 public information officer, said 311 takes nonemergency city service calls, and the call increase may be due to 311 formalizing their process for tracking calls. “We didn’t track any homelessness calls before March of 2019,” Mendoza said. “We pulled a report on anything that had to do with homelessness, and we got 164 in 2018 for (that) time frame.” Calls made to 311 about homelessness or homeless people can include complaints about trash left by homeless
people or questions about the homeless ordinance. Mendoza said 311 transfers those types of calls to the homelessness office. “If somebody is fighting, then it’s a police matter, and we transfer it to (the Austin Police Department),” Mendoza said. “If for some reason you dial 311 and we ask you a preliminary list of questions, that’s (because) we have 311 ambassadors who are trained to identify 911 calls, and they will send you directly to 911 (if need be).” SafeHorns president Joell McNew said it’s important for students to know when and why to make 311 calls. McNew said students can notify 311 if someone has defecated on a sidewalk, if there are needles on the ground or if a light is out in the street. “It’s going to be really important for the city of Austin to create shelters but also determine what the plan of action will be for those who will not be going into shelters,” McNew said. “How those people (can) receive resources and therefore change their quality of life will also impact the quality of life for everyone in Austin. People are concerned. Students have been reporting
renee koite
to us aggressive behavior.” McNew said students need to recognize when it’s appropriate to call 911. “You should never hesitate to call 911 or assume that someone else has, and that should (apply to) 311 as well,” McNew said. Speech pathology junior Kacey Vandervort said she thinks students are not adequately aware of how and when to notify 311 of an issue.
McNew and Mendoza said citizens can report a nonemergency to 311 or 512-974-2000, submit a request via the free 311 app or via the website. “I’m from Austin, so I’ve called 311 in the past for dead animals or street lights out in West Campus,” Vandervort said. “The app isn’t really publicized at all, (but) it’s a really great resource.” Vandervort said past experiences made her feel the
/ the daily texan staff
University should educate incoming students on what to do during different situations. “My freshman year, I had a homeless man come out of an alleyway and ask me for my backpack and then start chasing me down the street towards my dorm, so I ended up calling 911,” Vandervort said. “We’re in the middle of a city — things are gonna happen. Kids just need to be educated more (on) how (to) respond.”
3
News
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
CITY
APD receives new fingerprint testing equipment By Lauren Girgis @laurengirgis
Following Austin City Council’s approval last month, Austin Police Department’s forensic department is receiving new equipment to better detect fingerprints from surfaces such as flexible pastics, woven fabric or glossy paper. The equipment is being purchased with a grant, said Dana Kadavy, executive director of the APD Forensic Science Bureau. The chamber could reopen cold cases where fingerprints were not able to be visualized from the surfaces, Kadavy said. She said APD plans to use the equipment in cases where there is reasonable suspicion a print may be latent and cannot be detected with the standard superglue technology. “This would just be another tool in the toolbox,” Kadavy said. “You don’t want to give up if you re-
e
Criminals evolve with technology, so they are always catching up, figuring out new ways to (break the law)” AZELIA LAU sophomore
utpd
continues from page
1
before, but I never put two and two together,” Kelly said. “I’ll be that person that packs up all of her stuff and then leaves. I totally see myself doing that, so being aware that this is probably going to happen … will be helpful in the future.” The foundation of the presentation is UTPD’s “Run, Hide, Fight” protocol. Farahnak detailed how to best execute each action in that order, including leaving immediately when possible, hiding near the sides of a door and overtaking a shooter by grabbing their gun,
blinding them and striking them in vulnerable areas such as the groin. Several students asked if it would be appropriate to use the gun against the shooter once they take it away, to which Sgt. Jeffrey Rask said in cases of self-defense, it is most important to ensure your safety. “We can’t tell you, ‘This guy’s on the ground. He’s already killed 10 of your fellow students, so shoot him in the face,’” Rask said. “But if he’s actively fighting against you and you feel like your life’s in danger, regardless if he has a gun or not, you have every right to protect yourself.” Physics freshman Mark
s ta m p e d e
continues from page
ally believe there’s something that should be there, but the fabric or plastic is just not amenable to the standard procedure.” The machine uses zinc and gold dust to visualize fingerprints, Kadavy said. The evidence is placed into the vacuum, and gold and zinc particles are evaporated onto the material, developing a negative of the fingerprint which creates a photograph. “We typically use superglue fuming technology, which uses heat and creates a chemical reaction whereby that superglue tends to want to adhere to items that are left behind, from hands or skin or prints,” Kadavy said. “That superglue fume has an affinity for those oils or proteins.” Kadavy said this superglue fumigation allows forensic laboratories to visualize a print that cannot be seen with the naked eye and develop the print for analysis. She said this is standard technology in most laboratories and has been used for decades. “There are some types of surfaces where a vacuum metal deposition might work better,” Kadavy said. “They’ve even had luck with things that have been submerged in water or buried under ground. That’s an item where you might have a really good reasonable suspicion there was a print there but you weren’t able to visualize it using the standard fumigation.” Nutrition sophomore Azelia Lau said the introduction
1
tickets, but there were just too many people running in,” Larralde said. “People were just waving their IDs trying to show that that’s their ticket to get in because they couldn’t physically get over to the person to get them to check the ticket.” As the students ran in to
sam ortega
of the new technology makes her feel safer as an Austinite. “Criminals evolve with technology, so they are always catching up, figuring out new ways to (break the law),” Lau said. “So APD should do whatever is necessary to pick up the pace with criminals.” The cost of the new equipment should not exceed
Dunn, who asked about using the shooter’s gun to protect yourself, said he attended the class after hearing about it at UTPD’s freshman orientation presentation. “I just believe in self-defense and being safe and such,” Dunn said. “I don’t want to get in legal trouble or anything. I always think about that kind of stuff.” Students and employees can register to attend any of the remaining three sessions, scheduled for Sept. 16, Oct. 14 and Nov. 11. Two are labeled as staff/faculty, but Farahnak said everyone is welcome to attend all sessions, and the presentation will not differ.
get to the seats, many were stuck in the foot traffic. Some were trampled over, and the closeness through which students were moving created a dangerous environment. “It was scary in the moment because of the overheating situation,” said Summer Fathke, a sophomore radio-television-film major. “There were people surrounding you everywhere and no way to get out.”
/ the daily texan file
Austin Police Department will now use new equipment, which allows for better detection of fingerprints from surfaces.
Fathke said before she and her friends got to their seats, her vision filled with black spots. Some students, including friends of Larralde and Fathke, sustained bruises when entering the stadium. Fathke also said that she “couldn’t breathe” when she was getting to her seat. One of the reasons for UT’s severely overcrowded student section is the construction of the South End Zone, which
$71,357, said Kathie Tovo, District 9 council member. “Our police department is trying to make sure that we have the most up-to-date equipment possible so that people who are committing crimes in the city are brought to justice,” Tovo said. “This is another tool that’s going to enhance our ability to do that.”
transit
continues from page
1
and will adjust according to user feedback. Some of this feedback will include suggestions from disability advocates to make sure people with disabilities have plenty of options to effectively move around the city, Anderson said. “The site itself is meant to be very dynamic,” Anderson said. “We’ll always be making changes to it because we want it to be an updated, current resource for people.” Lisa Kay Pfannenstiel, executive director of the transportation management association Movability, said her organization collaborated with the Austin Transportation Department to
There were people surrounding you everywhere and no way to get out.” SUMMER FATHKE sophomore
Environmental engineering sophomore Victoria Lara said she feels safer with APD purchasing new forensic equipment despite the costs associated with it. “Whenever I see police reports that are sent to us, I always get a bit nervous,” Lara said. “I definitely feel better knowing that they have that.”
create the new website to solve challenges such as traffic congestion, which is partially caused by Austin’s increasing population. Pfannenstiel said while experts expect the current one million resident population to double by 2040, the highway capacity will only increase by 15%. She said people can relieve this burden on Austin roads by carpooling, changing their work hours, and riding bikes and scooters. “It’s already really hard to get around, and if you add that many more people, it’s only going to get worse,” Pfannenstiel said. “We have to work together collaboratively with lots of different stakeholders to start thinking about moving people instead of moving cars and trucks.”
removes nearly 4,000 seats from the stadium. Monday evening, UT vice president and athletics director Chris Del Conte released a statement concerning the situation. “We are aware of the concerns about safety regarding the entrance into the stadium and crowding in our student sections at last Saturday’s big game,” Conte said. “Our fans’ safety is paramount to
Biochemistry sophomore Eunice Kanyongo said issues such as heavy traffic, the risk of being hit by scooters and cars, and the steep inclines of Austin have negatively impacted her experience getting around the city and have forced her to only go out on weekends to buy supplies. She said she would appreciate and use a website such as GetThereATX to get ahead of some of those challenges, and her freshman friends would appreciate solutions to issues such as confusing bus schedules. “It’s really hard, especially when you don’t have a car or you’re walking around campus,” Kanyongo said. “I’ve definitely almost been hit by cars and … I have been hit by (a Lime scooter). It’d be nice to have different options.”
us, and we appreciate those who reached out and certainly hear your concerns.” The stampede not only put a strain on the students — some of whom had been at the stadium since 11 a.m. and weren’t admitted in — but also on a severely outnumbered stadium staff. “They should’ve brought on more people because the staff looked scared,” Fathke said.
SCHOOL The University of Texas at Austin
NATIONAL SECURITY CAREER EVENT September 10, 2019 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Etter-Harbin Alumni Center University of Texas at Austin Meet with recruiting officials from the CIA, FBI, NCTC, DIA, NGA, DHS, State Department, Army Futures Command, U.S. Army INSCOM, TX Army National Guard, and UT Army ROTC. Bring your resumes. Professional dress encouraged.
YOUTUBE.COM/THEDAILYTEXAN
For more information, visit intelligencestudies.utexas.edu Follow us on or @UTIntel
1
OpiniOn
4
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
SPENCER BUCKNER
Editor-in-Chief @THEDAILYTEXAN
COLUMN
COLUMN
alexandra vanderhider the daily texan staff
Feeling lost? Take a class that reflects your identity. By Angélica López Columnist
annette meyer
When I first read Gloria Anzaldúa’s book “Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza,” I felt transformed. After starting my first semester at UT, I felt like I was missing something. Few students in my classes shared my background, culture or values. After sharing my story with an older student in my program, I decided to take a Mexican American and Latina/o Studies class at her recommendation. I signed up for a course called Ethnicity & Gender: La Chicana. During my second semester at UT, this course introduced me to a history and area of scholarship I didn’t even know existed. For the first time in my educational experience, my identity was reflected in the content. Gloria Anzaldúa, a leading theorist in Chicana Feminism, is from Harlingen, Texas — approximately 30 miles away from my hometown. I didn’t know my community had produced such a renowned scholar. My educational experience has afforded me few opportunities to read books written by women of color, let alone a book written by a Chicana from the Rio Grande Valley. After years of public school history and English classes, I finally learned Anzaldúa’s name in a class at UT. But I wouldn’t have had this experience if someone didn’t tell me to take a Mexican American and Latina/o Studies class.
/ the daily texan staff
Students deserve more resources for finding off-campus housing By Sam Thielman Columnist
At the beginning of my freshman year, I dealt with all sorts of “beginning of freshman year” worries. I was nervous about classes and meeting new people. One thing I wasn’t nervous about was housing. Luckily, I had an older brother who was kind enough to prompt me to begin my housing search in September, but not all freshmen have helpful older siblings around. Thoughts about off-campus housing options are easily forgotten in the hubbub of beginning college. Even the people who do think to start looking quickly encounter a significant roadblock: Where do they start? Many students seeking off-campus living have never searched for a living space on their own before, and the hunt for housing can overwhelm them with factors such as utilities, amenities and geography. New Student Services recently launched a website intended to help students with issues like these, but it needs to be expanded and made more visible to students. One of the first problems many new students confront is housing simply isn’t on anyone’s mind. New students have a lot to worry about during their first semester, and housing deadlines come up far sooner than people expect. By the time students start thinking about housing, many options may already be closed.
“Many students don’t have the time or resources to come to Austin and properly research their housing options in time to get a good place to live,” said Alejandra Arevalo, a government and Latino studies sophomore. “That’s the main reason I decided to live on campus this year. It was just easier.”
One of the first problems many new students confront is housing simply isn’t on anyone’s mind. ”
Some students are living on campus longer than they might want to because the off-campus housing search is too overwhelming. New Student Services could address this issue by sending out a campus-wide email near the start of each year. This would help put housing on students’ minds and provide some kind of plan for how to start the process. An idea such as this is easy to spout off, but it’s incredibly difficult to implement without expanding the off-campus living branch of New Student Services. The current website provides students with information on
LEGALESE | Opinions expressed in The Daily Texan are those of the editor, the Editorial Board or the writer of the article. They are not necessarily those of the UT administration, the Board of Regents or the Texas Student Media Board of Operating Trustees.
many issues, such as the different types of housing available to them, and has a list of basic items students can ask about at the different places they’re considering. The site is difficult to find, however, and still has plenty of room to add details about things such as the leasing process. New Student Services only really began to focus on off-campus living last year, and while it’s come a long way in a relatively short time, these resources need to be expanded as quickly as possible to help this year’s freshmen along as lease signing season rapidly approaches. New Student Services is heading in the right direction. “We’re working on a few events right now for Longhorn Welcome that we hope will generate some buzz about (off-campus living), and we’ve got a few other things planned,” said Paige Muehlenkamp, off campus and outreach coordinator at New Student Services. Students can always benefit from more information, however, and the off-campus program needs to be expanded in order for this to happen. I was fortunate enough to have an older brother on campus who had already gone through this process, but for all the students on campus without an older sibling around, I hope to see their Longhorn family help them out instead. Thielman is a history sophomore from Fort Worth.
My educational experience has afforded me few opportunities to read books written by women of color.”
GALLERY
yulissa chavez
/ the daily texan staff
SUBMIT A FIRING LINE | Email your Firing Lines to editor@dailytexanonline.com. Letters must be more than 100 and fewer than 300 words. The Texan reserves the right to edit all submissions for brevity, clarity and liability.
If you’re a first semester freshman, transfer student or you’re just trying to find your footing at this predominantly white institution, I recommend taking courses where your identity is reflected in the syllabus. It has made an enormously positive impact on my experience at UT, both academically and socially. Christina Horton, a Mexican American and Latina/o Studies senior from El Paso, also speaks to the value of identity-related courses at UT. “It’s very important for marginalized students to enroll themselves in a course that studies their identities,” Horton said in an email. “I believe that by taking courses that people personally relate to, they are finding their place on campus, and they are fighting against the terrible imposter syndrome that so many of us face.” Race and diaspora studies, ethnic studies, women and gender studies, LGBTQ studies — these are all areas of scholarship at UT, but they’re also places where marginalized students can find community. However, this goes beyond finding community. For Horton, these courses have helped her contextualize other courses she’s taken at UT outside of the Department of Mexican American and Latina/o Studies. “I think taking (the department’s) courses has generally broadened my knowledge, so that I’m not just learning inside a box,” Horton said. “I’m able to look around and make connections between the content of almost any course to something I’ve learned in a Mexican American and Latina/o Studies course.” If you come from a community that lacks representation on campus, fitting in both socially and academically can be challenging. Here’s my advice: Create your community in your course schedule. López is a rhetoric and writing senior from McAllen, Texas.
RECYCLE | Please recycle this copy of The Daily Texan. Place the paper in one of the recycling bins on campus or back in the burnt-orange newsstand where you found it. EDITORIAL TWITTER | Follow The Daily Texan Editorial Board on Twitter (@TexanOpinion) and receive updates on our latest editorials and columns.
SportS
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
d u v e r n ay
continues from page
6
This is the second time that Duvernay has been nominated for Big 12 honors in his time at Texas, the first coming as a freshman in 2016 when he was named the Big 12’s Newcomer of the Week after he had four receptions for 96 yards and a touchdown against Iowa State.
Duvernay shares the honor with Baylor’s wide receiver Denzel Mims. He had seven receptions for 101 yards in Baylor’s 63-14 win over UTSA. Although this performance was Duvernay’s best yet, it was just another day for the receiver. “Coach calls the plays, (and) I just try to do them to the best of my ability,” Duvernay said. “And when my number’s called, I try to make the most of it.”
S NA PS H OT o f the W E E K
RECYCLE your copy of
Featuring the best from the photo department.
check us out
ONLINE
Housing available
housework/painting. 1 b/b, large living, kitchen, dining area, AC, Housing Housingavailable available cathedral ceilings, 3 ceiling fans, chandelier, some furniture. West
Free carriage house apartment beautiful owned by 17th Must have UT references. MUST BE estate UT STUDENT –moveNO ThisSt. is it! Desirable corner uniton with no upstairs neighbor, professor close512-619-3102. to campus in exchange 13 ceilings, hr/wk of Bosch yard/ EXCEPTIONS. in ready! Features wood and tile floors,for high housework/painting. 1 b/b, large living, kitchen, dining AC, dishwasher, new microwave, upgraded plumbing, newarea, paint, cathedral ceilings, 3 ceiling fans, chandelier, furniture. Housing available and a jumbo tub! Relax on the large coveredsome back patio with West new 17th St. Musttile have references. MUST BE UTlaundry STUDENT – NO Terra-cotta andUT storage space. The private room is to This is it! Desirable corner unit with no upstairs neighbor, moveEXCEPTIONS. 512-619-3102. theready! left ofFeatures the front door. and Entertain on the large covered front patio. in wood tile floors, high ceilings, Bosch In a quiet, gated court, and ample parking. dishwasher, newcommunity, microwave, tennis upgraded plumbing, new paint, On Housing available the UT shuttle route andon walking distance to back Metropatio bus with stopsnew and and a jumbo tub! Relax the large covered the Riverside making access downtown a breeze! This is it! Desirable corner unit withThe noto upstairs neighbor, moveTerra-cotta tilecorridor, and storage space. private laundry room isLow to HOA dues cover water, landscaping, in ready! wood and tile floors, high ceilings, Bosch the left ofFeatures the front door.waste/trash, Entertain onrecycling, the large covered frontand patio. pool maintenance. Best unit in the complexthis incredible unit dishwasher, newcommunity, microwave, tennis upgraded plumbing, new paint, On In a quiet, gated court, and ample parking. won’t last long! Contact Maryam Gharbi atto512-914-8326. Visit and a jumbo tub! Relax the large covered back with new the UT shuttle route andon walking distance Metropatio bus stops and https://1705crossingpl.com Terra-cotta tile and storage space. Thetoprivate laundry room isLow to the Riverside corridor, making access downtown a breeze! the left of the front door. Entertain on the largelandscaping, covered frontand patio. HOA dues cover water, waste/trash, recycling, Wanted: waitresses In a quiet, gated community, tennis court, and ample parking. On pool maintenance. Best unit in the complexthis incredible unit the UThiring shuttle route andMake walking distance Metro bus stops won’t last long! Contact Maryam Gharbi atto 512-914-8326. Visitand Now waitresses. great $, flexible schedules, experience the corridor, making access to downtown a breeze! Low https://1705crossingpl.com notRiverside necessary. Apply in person. Austin’s most fun gentlemen’s club, HOA dues waste/trash, recycling, landscaping, and Perfect 10.cover 16511water, Bratton Lane. Or our sister Club p10 Cabaret 404 pool maintenance. unit in the complex- this incredible unit Wanted: waitresses Highland Mall Blvd.Best 512-238-7700 won’t last long! Contact Maryam Gharbi at 512-914-8326. Visit Now hiring waitresses. Make https://1705crossingpl.com great $, flexible schedules, experience not necessary. Apply in person. Austin’s most fun gentlemen’s club, Perfect 10.waitresses 16511 Bratton Lane. Or our sister Club p10 Cabaret 404 Wanted: WATCHTSTV.COM Highland Mall Blvd. 512-238-7700 Now hiring waitresses. Make great $, flexible schedules, experience Facebook at texasstudenttelevision not necessary. Apply in person. Austin’s most fun gentlemen’s club, Twitter @texasstudenttv Perfect 10. 16511 Bratton Lane. Or our sister Club p10 Cabaret 404 Highland Mall Blvd. 512-238-7700 WATCHTSTV.COM
thedailytexan.com
continues from page
6
the chance to join a resurgent Browns squad that has been led out of obscurity and into the limelight by quarterback Baker Mayfield. With offensive weapons such as Odell Beckham Jr., Jarvis Landry and Nick Chubb, the Browns are a trendy pick
to make the playoffs this season despite their 44-13 loss to the Titans. Jefferson has the chance to contribute to a defense that features players such as Myles Garrett and Olivier Vernon. Barring injury, he could reach the potential scouts saw in him when he was drafted two years ago. Geoff Swaim, Jacksonville Jaguars Tight End
Swaim was signed as an
unrestricted free agent by the Jacksonville Jaguars this past spring, and is the starting tight end while rookie Josh Oliver recovers from a hamstring injury. Swaim will need to establish chemistry with his new quarterback early on to hold onto the starting job. The former Longhorn could become an integral part of an offense that requires strong play from its pass-catchers.
joshua guenther
| daily texan staff
Chemical engineering major Jason Kow, right, tosses a quaffle through a Quidditch hoop during three-man weave drills at the LBJ Lawn on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019.
APPLYGET to work at
NOW OPEN! BLOCKS FROM UT CAMPUS NOW OPEN! BLOCKS FROM UT CAMPUS NOW OPEN! BLOCKS FROM UT CAMPUS
10% DISCOUNT WITH UT ID & FOR MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDERS
FRESH CATFISH, BLUE CRAB, OYSTERS, SHRIMP, CHICKEN BASKETS
10% DISCOUNT ID 3208 GUADALUPE ST. 512-580-0350 OPEN 7WITH DAYS AUT WEEK! & FOR MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDERS
THEDAILYTEXAN.COM/ PARTICIPATE
SOCIAL GET WITH SOCIAL DARNA GET TSM RESAURANT WITH SOCIAL DARNA TSM RESAURANT WITH OFFER DARNA TSM RESAURANT OFFER
EXPERIENCE MOROCCAN & MEDITERRANEAN Texas Student Media willINkeep you AUSTIN connected CUISINES DOWNTOWN with daily links to the news, sports and culture stories shaping the UT community. EXPERIENCE MOROCCAN & MEDITERRANEAN 408 W. 11th St Texas Media willINkeep you connected Austin,Student TX 78701 FREE MOROCCAN TEAAUSTIN POT WITH CUISINES DOWNTOWN (512) 220-9705 with daily links to the ENTREE news, sports and culture www.darnatx.com PURCHASE EXPERIENCE MOROCCAN & MEDITERRANEAN stories shaping the UT community. Texas Student Media will keep you connected 408 W. 11th St Austin, TX 78701
CUISINES IN DOWNTOWN AUSTIN FREE MOROCCAN TEA POT WITH
Austin, TX 78701 (512) 220-9705 www.darnatx.com
FREE MOROCCAN TEA POT WITH ENTREE PURCHASE
220-9705 with(512) daily links to the news, sports and culture www.darnatx.com ENTREE PURCHASE stories shaping the UT community. 408 W. 11th St
OFFER
FRESH CATFISH, BLUE CRAB, OYSTERS, SHRIMP, CHICKEN BASKETS
10% DISCOUNT WITH UT ID
3208 GUADALUPE ST. 512-580-0350 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! & FOR MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDERS FRESH CATFISH, BLUE CRAB, OYSTERS, SHRIMP, CHICKEN BASKETS
3208 GUADALUPE ST. 512-580-0350 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!
digest.texasstudentmedia.com
digest.texasstudentmedia.com
{ {{
Skyloft is a new high-rise close to The University of Texas for students who want to live in the heart of West Campus. Our firstclass amenities and million-dollar views of Austin take off-campus Housing life to all available new heights. Everything about the Skyloft high-rise is designed with luxury experience in mind. Amenities include Skyloft is a newa high-rise close to The University of Texas for rooftop pool furnished apartments modern students whodeck, want fully to live in the heart of West with Campus. Our kitchens firstand aamenities smart TV, and a fresh market, parking bike parking, class million-dollar viewsgarage, of Austin take off-campus Housing available beautiful Austin views,Everything in-unit washer and multiple study life to all new heights. about thedryer, Skyloft high-rise is rooms, is coffee bar, controlled-access aAmenities business center Skyloft a new close to The University of Texas for and a designed with a high-rise luxury experience in entry, mind. include fitness center. Skyloft isfurnished also pet-friendly! Visitwith SkyloftAustin.com students whodeck, want to live in the heart of West Campus. Our kitchens firstrooftop pool fully apartments modern and acall 737-207-9400 tomarket, set up aparking tour. class amenities million-dollar viewsgarage, of Austin take off-campus and smart TV, and a fresh bike parking, life to all new heights. about thedryer, Skyloft high-rise is beautiful Austin views,Everything in-unit washer and multiple study Housingcoffee available designed with bar, a luxury experience in entry, mind. aAmenities rooms, controlled-access business include center and a rooftop pool deck, fully apartments modern fitness center. Skyloft isfurnished also pet-friendly! Visitwith SkyloftAustin.com High Rise Student Luxury only steps to campus! Tour todaykitchens to see and aspace smart TV, a fresh garage,Great bike parking, and 737-207-9400 tomarket, set up aparking tour. whycall matters in our spacious floorplans. amenities, beautiful Austin views, in-unit washer and dryer, multiple study caring staff and much more! Call 21 Rio at (512)391-1991 to schedule rooms, bar, controlled-access entry, a business center and a Housing available a visit. coffee fitness center. Skyloft is also pet-friendly! Visit SkyloftAustin.com High Rise Student only and call 737-207-9400 to set up steps a tour.to campus! Tour today to see Housing availableLuxury why space matters in our spacious floorplans. Great amenities, caring staff and much more! Call Rio at (512)391-1991 schedule Free carriage house apartment on21 beautiful estate ownedtoby Housing available a visit. professor close to campus in exchange for 13 hr/wk of yard/ High Rise Student Luxury steps to kitchen, campus!dining Tour today see housework/painting. 1 b/b,only large living, area, to AC, why space matters3inceiling our spacious floorplans. Great amenities, Housing available cathedral ceilings, fans, chandelier, some furniture. West caring much more! Call 21 Rio atBE (512)391-1991 to–schedule 17th St.staff Mustand have UT references. MUST UT STUDENT NO Free carriage house apartment on beautiful estate owned by a visit. EXCEPTIONS. professor close512-619-3102. to campus in exchange for 13 hr/wk of yard/
stories videos photo galleries
nfl
5
DAILYTEXANONLINE.COM digest.texasstudentmedia.com Facebook at dailytexan Twitter @thedailytexan DAILYTEXANONLINE.COM Facebook at dailytexan Twitter @thedailytexan DAILYTEXANONLINE.COM Facebook at dailytexan Twitter @thedailytexan
Facebook at texasstudenttelevision Twitter @texasstudenttv WATCHTSTV.COM Facebook at texasstudenttelevision Twitter @texasstudenttv
KVRX.ORG Facebook at kvrxaustin KVRX.ORG Facebook at kvrxaustin KVRX.ORG Facebook at kvrxaustin
CACTUSYEARBOOK.COM ADVERTISING TERMS There are no refunds or credits. In the event of errors made in advertisement, notice must be given by 10 am the fi rst day of publication, as the publishers are responsible for only ONE incorrect insertion. In consideration of The Daily Texan’s acceptance of advertising copy for publication, the agency and the advertiser will indemnify and save harmless, Texas Student Media and its offi cers, employees and agents against all loss, liability, damage and expense of whatsoever nature arising out of the copying, print-ing or publishing of its advertisement including without limitation reasonable attorney’s fees resulting from claims of suits for libel, violation of right of privacy, plagiarism and copyright and trademark infringement. All ad copy must be approved by the newspaper which reserves the right to request changes, reject or properly classify an ad. TERMS The advertiser, and the newspaper, is responsible the made truthful content of the ad. Advertising also by subject credit ADVERTISING There are nonot refunds or credits. In the event of for errors in advertisement, notice must beis given 10 amtothe fi rstapproval. day of publication, as the publish-
CACTUSYEARBOOK.COM
ers are responsible for only ONE incorrect insertion. In consideration of The Daily Texan’s acceptance of advertising copy for publication, the agency and the advertiser will indemnify and save harmless, Texas Student Media and its offi cers, employees and agents against all loss, liability, damage and expense of whatsoever nature arising out of the copying, print-ing or publishing of its advertisement including without limitation reasonable attorney’s fees resulting from claims of suits for libel, violation of right of privacy, plagiarism and copyright and trademark infringement. All ad copy must be approved by the newspaper which reserves the right to request changes, reject or properly ADVERTISING TERMS There are nonot refunds or credits. is In responsible the event of for errors in content advertisement, notice must beisgiven 10 amtothe fi rstapproval. day of publication, as the publishclassify an ad. The advertiser, and the newspaper, the made truthful of the ad. Advertising also by subject credit ers are responsible for only ONE incorrect insertion. In consideration of The Daily Texan’s acceptance of advertising copy for publication, the agency and the advertiser will indemnify and save harmless, Texas Student Media and its offi cers, employees and agents against all loss, liability, damage and expense of whatsoever nature arising out of the copying, print-ing or publishing of its advertisement including without limitation reasonable attorney’s fees resulting from claims of suits for libel, violation of right of privacy, plagiarism and copyright and trademark infringement. All ad copy must be approved by the newspaper which reserves the right to request changes, reject or properly classify an ad. The advertiser, and not the newspaper, is responsible for the truthful content of the ad. Advertising is also subject to credit approval.
CACTUSYEARBOOK.COM
Reduce • Reuse • Recycle Reduce • Reuse • Recycle Reduce • Reuse • Recycle
6
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
SportS
D O N N AVA N S M O O T
Sports Editor @TEXANSPORTS
FOOTBALL
DESPITE LOSS, LOCKER ROOM REMAINS COLLECTED Longhorns not panicking after loss to No.6 LSU, remain confident moving forward. By Donnavan Smoot @Dsmoot3D
fter a loss to nowNo. 4 LSU, Texas fell three slots in the AP rankings to No. 12. It puts the Longhorns in the same position they’ve been in each year of the Tom Herman era — 1–1 after two weeks. Texas head coach Tom Herman stepped to the podium for his weekly press conference, thanked the fans for providing an “unbelievable atmosphere” and then delivered the news that sophomore defensive back B.J. Foster will miss “at least a couple of weeks” due to a significant hamstring injury. Replacing Foster is sophomore defensive back DeMarvion Overshown. “The good thing is that’s by far our deepest position on the team,” Herman said. “With Chris Brown playing as well as he is, Josh Thompson playing a lot of football … there (are) certainly some good options in that room.” Aside from the injury update, most of Monday’s press conference was spent reflecting on Saturday night’s performance. No panic in the locker room
Despite the loss, Texas’ season is still very much intact, and the Longhorns know that. Herman was adamant that nobody in the program is worried about the future of the season or about what the loss means moving forward. “There will never be moral victories at Texas,” Herman said. “But there are a lot of positive things that we can glean from that game … This is a preconference game that has no bearing on our standing in
joshua guenther
/ the daily texan
Texas head coach Tom Herman turns to his play sheet during Saturday night’s 45-38 loss to No. 6 LSU. Saturday was the first time ESPN’s Saturday Night Football prime-time game had been played in Austin since 2009. our conference, and we will be a better team for having played that game.” For the Longhorns, the conference schedule doesn’t begin for another two weeks when Oklahoma State visits Austin. After an expected victory against Rice in Houston, the Longhorns will be positioned to start their season 2–1. Johnson proving his value at running back
For the foreseeable future, it will still be sophomore running back Keaontay Ingram and freshman quarterback-turned-running back Roschon Johnson next to junior quarterback Sam Ehlinger in the
backfield. “There isn’t really an update,” said Herman of running backs junior Daniel Young and senior Kirk Johnson. “I think (they’ll be back for) Oklahoma State, and that’d be a pipe dream at this point.” The lack of depth is still a concern, with Texas down to just one true scholarship running back. However, with the performances that Johnson has put forth in the first two weeks of the season, the Longhorns appear fine for the time being. Johnson had 10 total touches for 49 yards in the loss to LSU after a seven-carry 26 yard performance against Louisiana Tech. While his
statistics don’t dazzle, how he gets them is the surprise. “Roschon looks like he’s been doing it for a while,” Herman said. “You forget, it’s been 15 days in his life that he’s played that position.” As long as Johnson continues to perform consistently, the Texas running game will be a stable one. Cornerback battle
Senior quarterback Joe Burrow and the LSU offense ripped the Longhorn defense apart. Burrow threw for 471 passing yards, ending the game with a completion to seven different receivers — three of which had over 120 yards. The cornerback position has
been an area of concern for Texas this year. After Saturday’s game, questions arose as to how they could perform in big games throughout the season. However, the concerns were taken with a grain of salt considering the talent level of the LSU receivers. Herman acknowledged the struggles but also vouched for his players and their ability to move on from the game. “It’s very fixable,” Herman said. “We’ve got talented players that care … When you complete passes, it’s not always on the secondary.” With a dominant corner yet to emerge from the herd, the competition continues into Week Three.
FOOTBALL
Duvernay named Big 12 co-offensive player of the week By Daniela Perez @danielap3rez
Senior wide receiver Devin Duvernay was named the Big 12 Co-Offensive Player of the Week on Monday after surpassing his career records in receptions and receiving yards Saturday against the LSU Tigers. In the 45-38 loss against LSU, Duvernay did a little bit of everything under the bright lights. In the first quarter, Duvernay completed an eight-yard pass to quarterback Sam Ehlinger on a trick play. He matched his career high in receiving touchdowns, scoring twice for the Longhorns, including a 44-yard pass in the fourth quarter where Duvernay squeezed through LSU’s defense on a fourth down. “I felt like it was a game-changer by me, and then we still had to keep fighting back,” said Duvernay about the play in the postgame conference.
joshua guenther
/ the daily texan file
Senior slot receiver Devin Duvernay breaks to the edge Saturday night against LSU, catching a career-high 154 receiving yards. Despite Duvernay’s career night, Texas still fell to LSU 45-38.
“I knew it wasn’t over. They’re a good team, we’re a good team, so it wasn’t going to be easy.” Duvernay finished with 12 receptions for 154 yards, 11 of those in the second half alone — setting a school record for most receptions in a half. His performance allowed Texas to become the first team since 2011 to throw more than 400 yards against LSU. Head coach Tom Herman was impressed with Duvernay’s performance Saturday, and he complimented the player’s physicality and leadership on the field. “I don’t know another way to say it, but the anger that he runs with once he has the ball in his hands and the physicality is just so impressive for a slot receiver,” Herman said. “I’m glad he’s on our team. I’m glad he is fully bought in, fully committed (and) compelled even at this point in his career. I would expect much of the same from him.” D U V E R N A Y PAGE 5
FOOTBALL
Longhorns in the NFL: Humphrey, Jefferson off roster By Garrett Hayes @thedailytexan
As the NFL kicks off its 100th season, many former Longhorns are ready to shine under the bright lights at the highest level. With players in important roles throughout the league, former Longhorns will be key in shaping the narratives of the 2019 NFL season. While the rosters haven’t changed too much since our preseason article, there are some changes to be aware of. Several Longhorn rookies have officially earned roster spots, including Andrew Beck (TE-Broncos), Charles Omenihu (DE-Texans) and Kris Boyd (CB-Vikings). Two rookies who did not survive roster cuts but did secure practice squad spots are Lil’Jordan Humphrey (WR-Saints) and Calvin Anderson (OT-Jets). Lil’Jordan Humphrey, New Orleans Saints Receiver
Forgoing his senior season to declare for the NFL draft, former Longhorn wideout star Lil’Jordan Humphrey went undrafted before signing with the Saints. Despite collecting over 100 receiving yards and a touchdown this preseason, he failed to make the roster before the NFL’s 53-man deadline on Aug. 31. However, Humphrey was signed to the practice squad the next day, and with talent and grit on his side, developing in the Saints’ practice squad could be just what he needs to achieve his NFL goals. Malik Jefferson, Cleveland Browns Linebacker
After a quiet season that ended in injury with the Cincinnati Bengals, former All-American linebacker Malik Jefferson was waived from the roster at the end of August. He was quickly claimed by the Cleveland Browns off waivers, giving Jefferson the chance to continue his career. He will have N F L PAGE 5
malik jefferson
/ the daily texan file
Former Texas star Malik Jefferson wraps up Baker Mayfield in the 2017 Red River Showdown. Jefferson was waived by the Cincinatti Bengals at the end of August, just before the NFL season began.
ComiCs
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
SUDOKUFORYOU 8 2 9
4 1 9 6 2 3 6 7 5 7 6 5 4 8 1 8 6 6 9 7 9 5 3 2 1 4
4 3 1 7
Today’s solution will appear here next issue
6 7 8 1 5 9 3 2 4
3 1 5 8 4 2 9 7 6
9 4 2 7 3 6 5 8 1
5 9 6 2 1 4 8 3 7
4 2 1 3 7 8 6 9 5
8 3 7 9 6 5 4 1 2
7 8 4 6 2 3 1 5 9
1 5 9 4 8 7 2 6 3
2 6 3 5 9 1 7 4 8
7
Life&Arts
8
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
J O R DY N Z I T M A N
Life&Arts Editor @JORDYNZITMAN
CITY
serena moreno
/ the daily texan staff
Volunteers ‘Scare for a Cure’ Attraction prepares for haunt season, donates proceeds to cancer research. By Noah Levine
@ZProductionz
ehind the remnants of an old Western ghost town in Manor, Texas, something ghoulish resides. Scare for a Cure is a nonprofit, haunted attraction that donates its net proceeds to cancer research. Located behind the J. Lorraine Ghost
Town, the attraction is currently gearing up for its 2019 haunt season. Volunteers are hard at work building a maze filled with haunted ruins, lurking creatures and blood-filled cannons. During a tour showcasing the attraction’s progress, The Daily Texan spoke to the team that brings the terror of Scare for a Cure to life. Build director Jarrett Crippen led the Texan through winding corridors and elaborate sets being constructed by the hardworking volunteers. Highlights include a makeshift bridge built above an alligator pool, a cannon that blasts gory liquid at customers and a room covered in molten lava. Altogether, these elements will create a customer experience that lasts for about an hour. Despite the intensive labor and elaborate set design, the builders and actors at the attraction are unpaid.
Crippen said even as a volunteer, he is extremely passionate about the project. “It’s all volunteer-based,” Crippen said. “I spent 25 years at the Austin Police Department, and after I was like, (Scare for a Cure) is where I want to be. I want to be working with kids and raising money for charity.” With other haunted attractions in and around Austin, including the House of Torment and Scream Hollow, there is constant competition to be the most frightful. Crippen said Scare for a Cure’s video game adventure-inspired experience stands out. “Richard Garriott, the godfather of our show, is a video game designer,” Crippen said. “His goal was to take you and put you in a game. It’s like a theatrical show where you’re the only six people in the audience,
but it’s across 35 stages.” The theme for the 2019 season is “The Trial of Blood and Stone,” featuring an ensemble of ancient ruins inspired by adventure films, such as “Indiana Jones.” Debra Buffington, vice president of Scare for a Cure, said customers will have to carry significant elemental objects throughout the ruins and can use them to alter the narrative experience of the attraction and its actors. “(Audiences) might have to carry something that signifies an element,” Buffington said. “Then maybe a good (character) will hand them (an element) that might help them in their final decision-making … At the end, they can either go with the bad (character) or they can destroy them.” In addition to a plethora of
FASHION
STUDENT LIFE
7 fashion trends for football season By Mackenzie Dyer @mackdyerr
CHAARG brings diverse workouts, community to women By Catherine Cardenas @c_aaattt
Texas Longhorn football season is upon us. With two games down, there’s still time to coordinate the perfect outfit to flex on other students squeezed into their overcrowded designated section. First there are some things to be considered, such as the unpredictable Texas weather, clear bag policy and game day’s long bouts of standing. “As far as heat goes, natural fabrics are great if you’re looking for something breathable,” said Raquel Greer Gordian, an Austin-based image consultant and personal stylist. The Daily Texan asked Gordian about her favorite game day looks of the season. These are her tips for how to stay on trend with the heat and safety restrictions. 1. Beyond burnt orange.
When styling burnt orange, know what the components of the color are. “Burnt orange is a deep, warm, soft color,” Gordian said. “You want to think about styling that with colors of similar characteristics.” She suggests other warm colors, such as yellow or gold. Denim compliments burnt orange as well, but the key is using the same tone throughout an outfit. 2. Stay gold.
“Chunky gold accessories are one of the biggest trends this fall,” Gordian said. Gordian suggests pairing pendant necklaces with V-neck clothing, such as a graphic tee or jumpsuit, or sporting rose gold as another fun option to complement a burnt orange ensemble. If necklaces aren’t your style, “The bigger the hoops, the better,” Gordian said about earrings. 3. Animal print is the new black.
Another trend is animal prints. Gordian said animal prints function as a neutral on
ella williams
/ the daily texan staff
game day. The yellow, golden and mustard tones pair well with burnt orange. Gordian, who gravitates toward leopard and cheetah print, said the combination of metallics with print is also coming back in style. Urban Outfitters, Longhorn Fashions and Nordstrom Rack are among stores showcasing animal print styles.
season. Backpacks, totes and fanny packs are available with colorful accents such as burnt orange leather. Gordian recommends retailers such as Kelly Wynne, c. jane and The Impeccable Pig. For less expensive options, she suggests the University Co-op, Uptown Cheapskate and Amazon.
4. Flat and fierce.
With Longhorns, one of the most popular fall trends is Western-inspired wear — think suede vests, fun fringe and cowboy boots. Gordian said Austin-based boot brand, Tecovas, is a great option for students looking for a versatile shoe.
“Lucky for us, sneakers and sandals are in,” Gordian said, adding that both are comfortable and stay that way from the pregame tailgate to the postgame celebration. Fashion sneakers made with fabrics such as suede, leather or satin dress up any look, she said. For an open-toe option, platform sandals provide the silhouette of heels with the comfort of sneakers. Fashion sneakers and sandals can be found anywhere from Target to Neiman Marcus. 5. In the clear.
volunteer scare actors working the attraction, several animatronic effects are used to spook customers. Operations director Suzie Hawley said the intricate mechanical ideas are a product of the volunteer team’s collective creativity. “A lot of times we’ll all work together, and it takes the whole team to make these things come alive,” Hawley said. “The more people we have, the more brain power we can put into solving problems and making the show better every year.” Scare for a Cure unites creative volunteers to work on a terrifying experience that brings frightful joy to customers all while raising money for a great cause. “All the managers put in at least 10,000 hours a year, and nobody gets paid,” Crippen said. “We’re crazy. We’re insane.”
With the clear bag policy, a great deal of clear plastic accessories are in the stands this
6. Western-inspired wear.
7. Baby, is it cold outside?
Once temperatures drop, try denim on denim for added warmth. “If you do a button-down denim skirt or denim pants, add an oversized denim jacket,“ Gordian said. “Then add your cowboy boots, your gold jewelry and you’re good to go.” Wear what you feel confident in, and yee haw! You’re on trend.
At a campus as large as UT, opportunities to exercise are all around. From Gregory Gym to SoulCycle, students are constantly seeking out new ways to move their bodies. National organization CHAARG aims to broaden those opportunities even further and encourage students to take advantage of them. Changing Health, Attitudes + Actions to Recreate Girls, or CHAARG, strives to unite girls and encourage more inclusive, diverse workouts. The organization has chapters at over 60 universities in the United States, and until recently, UT was not one of them. French and studio art sophomore Annie Durbaca said she discovered CHAARG through a post on the UT 2023 Facebook page in June. She was then inspired to start a chapter at UT. “There is a stigma that health is so hard — to be healthy or to eat healthly,” Durbaca said. “A lot of times I feel like, as students, we want to study and work hard, and we are really forgetting to move.” CHAARG founder Elisabeth Tavierne created the group to encourage women to broaden their fitness routine and form a community of strong women who help each other find the exercises that are right for them. “It’s not that everyone needs to do weights or do a certain routine,” Durbaca said. “There’s something that I’m sure everyone would enjoy.” Interpersonal communications sophomore Nola Carmouche said she is eager to join CHAARG on campus. “(CHAARG) will provide a safe space for girls at UT to experiment with
different workout styles that they might not try on their own,” Carmouche said. Carmouche believes that healthy living does not have one form, but “looks different for everyone.” Exercise and mental health are top priorities for many college students, including health and society sophomore Alexandra Calve. “Staying fit, both mentally and physically, improves your mind, keeps you productive and overall, just makes you feel good,” Calve said. In addition to creating a support system of strong women on campus, the wide-ranging benefits of broader workouts served as a persuading ingredient in Durbaca’s journey to bring CHAARG to campus. “It’s all about just finding your fitness fit, engaging in the community of girls and just supporting each other,” Durbaca said. Calve said she is interested
in utilizing CHAARG to help fellow UT women. “I hope to join CHAARG so that I can maintain my physical health and help others on their fitness journeys,” Calve said. “I want to help ease the anxiety that comes with new athletes.” With a different approach, Carmouche hopes CHAARG will bring her a community with similar goals. “What I really want to gain from it is getting to know a group of girls who have the same fitness mindset as me,” Carmouche said. Durbaca has similar hopes for CHAARG as an organization and the long term effects it will have on the UT community. “I want everyone to have a good physical health, mental health and emotional health,” Durbaca said. “Through CHAARG, I really want to positively impact girls and bring them to know that there are other girls supporting them.”
jack myer
/ the daily texan staff
Annie Durbaca kick-started the process of bringing CHAARG to UT.