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Texas DPS will begin accepting applications for medical cannabis dispensaries in October.

Students should stop dismissing sexual harassment at gym as flirting.

Kendra Scott discusses plans for new UT Women’s Entrepreneurial Institute.

Basketball star Celeste Taylor finds her place at Texas.

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Turtle pond closed for repairs Two-phased, $1M sewage line renovation project temporarily shuts down one of UT’s staple visiting spots.

gy Management previously rerouted the flow from Hogg Memorial Auditorium, The Texas Union and the Flawn Academic Center to the line on 24th Street because of similar access issues.

Student orgsanizations promote voter registration

lem at UT but in cities around the country. Banner said in his research on Waller Creek, he found aging infrastructure can affect water quality by releasing materials, such as sewage and heavy metals, into the surrounding bodies of water.

By Victoria May @toricmay

On National Voter Registration Day, campus voter education groups took part in registering hundreds of students to vote in a few hours. Civic engagement organizations, such as TX Votes, Texas Rising, Univeristy Democrats and College Republicans, set up tables throughout campus Tuesday to encourage students to vote. Some of the tables offered pizza or raffles as incentives for students to learn about voting. “The number of organizations that have come out in favor of youth voter efficacy and civic engagement have renewed passion amongst young people, especially in terms of engagement at the polls,” said Nick Eastwood, Texas Rising coalition chair. “Voting is not something that’s partisan. It’s easy to get behind. It’s your vote. It’s your voice in your democracy. Just showing up to the polls is the most important step.” While numbers won’t be available for a few days, Eastwood, international relations and global studies and Russian studies sophomore, said he believes the groups registered more students than last year. He also said the face-to-

By Laura Morales @lamor_1217

he turtle pond no longer has sewage flowing beneath it due to construction of a new sewage line, which diverts waste from the Main Building. Jim Shrull, the sewer project manager at Utilities and Energy Management (UEM), said the sewage line from the Main Building now connects to a line on 24th Street. He said solids and liquids were flowing through the old pipelines until the sewage was cut off in the summer. Shrull said the old sewer line, most likely built in the 1930s, has a significant sag in the middle, but the management could not reach it for maintenance without destroying the turtle pond. “We would not have been able to repair it,” Shrull said. “In an emergency situation, the Main Building would have been uninhabitable because they would have no sewer service, (and) the turtle pond would have been contaminated.” Despite the sag, Shrull said the old pipes do not have leakages or breaks. Shrull said the management is expecting the construction of the new line, which is taking place behind the Main Building, to be finished on Oct. 5. Shrull said the construction is part two of a two-phased sewage line renovation project, which will cost an estimated $1 million. As part of the project, he said Utilities and Ener-

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“We survey our sanitary system every five years,” Shrull said. “This is one of those systems that we highlighted a couple of years ago, and we finally got the funding together to fix it.” Environmental science professor Jay Banner said old sewer pipes are not just a prob-

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University launches substance abuse program SHIFT the executive leadership team for SHIFT. She said one of the pilot programs trains First-Year Interest Group and Transfer-Year The Division of Student Affairs Interest Group leaders in comand the School of Undergraduate munity building skills and how Studies launched SHIFT, a subto address conversations about stance abuse prevention initiative, substance misuse. on Tuesday, Sept. 24. Steiker said one of the other Dozens of students attended pilot programs is a proposal conthe kickoff for the program near test called SHIFTovation, where the Perry-Castañeda Library, students, staff and faculty can where organizers handed out propose ways to change the culT-shirts and frozen pops and disture of substance abuse and apply cussed the goals of the program. for financial resources. Steiker According to the SHIFT website, said she wanted to be a part of the initiative is launching six piSHIFT because it closely relates lot programs this semester which to her young adult substance focus on changing the culture of misuse research. substance use on campus. “I have been frustrated over SHIFT director Kate Lower the years that we do a great job at said the initiative was formed not orientation letting students know to simply discourage substance about the resources (and) catchabuse but to educate students on ing students in crisis, but it’s hard safe practices. to catch the students who are just having early warning signs,” Steiker said. I’ve seen the ways we can Lowerhhsaid scale those things back, and substance abuse in doing so, people end up is largely considered a normalized happier, healthier. part of the college experience, and MILES GREENFIELD SHIFT aims to public health junior change that. “We often are expected to see “(SHIFT) is not an acronym,” misuse as the norm,” Lower said. Lower said. “It’s a bold call to “Yet, when we do see it, it’s like, action.” ‘Well, that’s just part of college, Lori Steiker, Steve Hicks prothat’s just the tradition.’” fessor of addiction, recovery and Lower said SHIFT is not meant substance use services, is part of to be an abstinence program or By Lauren Grobe @grobe_lauren

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Sabreen Woolfolk, a leveling student for communication disorders, receives a popsicle from a SHIFT volunteer. SHIFT plans to change ideas about substance abuse around campus. emergency resource — SHIFT is meant to be a resource for students considering or experimenting with recreational substance use and encourages them to reflect on their decisions. “We’re not looking at when there’s a problem or abstinence,” Lower said. “We’re really looking at this middle ground.” The classroom pilot part of the program trains signature course professors on how to recognize

risk factors of substance abuse and create closer relationships with students who may need guidance, Lower said. “Students are here for the academics,” Lower said. “Faculty have a really huge strength in that area to really connect with students.” Public health junior Miles Greenfield is a student advisory board member for SHIFT and works on outreach and student

recruitment. Greenfield said he has seen the negative effects of substance abuse on people around him on campus, which encouraged him to join the program. “I’ve seen the ways we can scale those kinds of things back, and in doing so, people end up happier, healthier,” Greenfield said. “We want to start shifting the culture today, and that starts with entering the awareness of everyone around us.”

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Texas DPS opens medical marijuana applications By Lauren Girgis @laurengirgis

Following a state law expanding the medical conditions qualifying for medical cannabis, the Texas Department of Public Safety will begin accepting applications for medical cannabis dispensaries in October. The Texas Compassionate Use Program initially only allowed patients suffering from intractable epilepsy to obtain medical cannabis — which cannot contain more than 0.5% of tetrahydrocannabinols. The list of qualifying conditions expanded to include epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, autism and terminal cancer in June after House Bill 3703 became law. According to a Sept. 16 release on the Texas DPS website, the department said it will accept applications for cannabis dispensery licenses from Oct. 1 to Nov. 1 in anticipation of an increase in demand for low-THC cannabis. Approvals will be based on cannabis producution capabilities and demand from patients, according to the release. Morris Denton, CEO of Compassionate Cultivation, an Austin medical cannabis dispensary, said a patient must be under the care of a doctor registered in the Compassionate Use Registry in order to qualify to receive medical cannabis. Then, if the patient has one of the approved conditions, he said they are eligible for a medical cannabis prescription. “It’s a reflection of the state’s belief and understanding that this is a program that is only going to grow,” Denton said. “As a result, they want to be prepared for when the patient demand reaches the point where it’s difficult for three licensees to serve 100% of that demand.” According to the department’s website, the department received 43 applications in 2017, though only three were approved after the Texas Compassionate Use Program was passed. Currently, these are the only three medical cannabis dispensaries functioning in the state. Bratzzo Banich is the president of Texas Horns for Cannabis, a student organization that informs students about the cannabis industry. Banich said he has friends and family who have used cannabis for self-medicating and have been

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prescribed medical marijuana. He said the cap on THC levels in Texas limits the ability of medical cannabis and the state needs more dispensaries. “When I broke my hand, I didn’t really have insurance to go to the doctor here in Austin,” Banich said. “I was taking care of myself. No matter how much pain medication I took, it didn’t really seem to help. I started taking small doses of cannabis, and that’s really what got me to focus on anything other than the pain in my hand.” Heather Fazio, director of Texans for Responsible Marijauna Policy, said she is glad to see lawmakers moving the conversation about medical cannabis,

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but some conditions are still being left out. “There are so many other conditions that really need to be included in this program, and frankly, it should be up to the doctors and the patients to be making this decision rather than the state legislature,” Fazio said. Fazio said potential companies need to be fully aware of the costs and risks of licensing and operating a medical cannabis company. “The companies that are licensing now and are going to be licensed have to be looking at this as an investment into the future because there is so little client base for them,” Fazio said.

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Austin housing stock deemed ‘critically limited’

Scanlan said in the report. Austin is the second most expensive city in Texas to rent apartments, with a one-bedroom monthly average of $1,210 and a two-bedroom monthly average of $1,530, according to a September study con-

ducted by real estate and research site Zumper. The cost of living increase in Austin will affect students searching for homes for the next several years, said Susan Horton, board member and Austin realtor. “The rising cost of living

is continuing to go up, and it’s going to go up again,” Horton said. NorabLinares-Moeller, executive director of nonprofit HousingWorks Austin, said the solution to the housing shortage and lowering the cost of living

is increasing the available housing options. She said in the report that Austin needs more duplexes and multiplexes to provide more affordable options at different price points. Elementary education sophomore Isaac Estrada, who lives in North Campus, said he has concerns about the future of students after graduation. “If (a student) wanted to remain in Austin after graduation, it would be very difficult to do so, even with a job straight out of the gate,” Estrada said. For students searching for housing for next year, Horton said looking away from housing near campus might be the most affordable option. “There are not a lot of apartments downtown that are going to be in a place where students can live,” Horton said. “I see students having to go out of the downtown area in order to find housing where they can live in the same facility together and save money.”

Austin is not unique. Every city has aging infrastructure and pipes leak.” Plan II sophomore Lori Woo said when she was first touring, the first place her

sister showed her on campus was the turtle pond. Since then, she said it has become her favorite place on campus. Woo said she studies the unique ecosystem of the

turtle pond in her introductory biology class and hopes the pond will continue to be well-preserved. “I love the turtle pond,” Woo said. “Sometimes on my

way to class, I stop by here to journal and meditate. It has become an important part of campus to me, and I hope it and the turtles are well taken care of.”

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Austin’s housing stock is “critically limited,” according to a report by the Austin Board of Realtors released last week. According to the board’s monthly Central Texas Housing Market report published on Sept. 17, increasing cost of living, created by an imbalance between the supply and demand of housing, will be a pattern in the months to come. While it’s normal for housing stocks to decrease at the end of the summer, board president Kevin Scanlan said the continued decrease of supply between years is evidence of a lack of housing. Single-family home sales increased 3.3% in August, and the median price of homes rose 2.7% while new housing listings dropped 10.3% in August, according to the report. “Increasing the supply and variety of housing is the only way to ensure a more balanced market,”

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face nature of tabling and greater peer interaction are a large factor in increased voter registration throughout the University. TX Votes president Anthony Zhang said his organization registered more than 6,000 students last year. The combined total of voters registered by all civic engagement groups was nearly 13,000 during the same season, Zhang said. TX Votes also allowed students to test out new voting machines coming to Travis County this upcoming election season. Zhang said students were able to practice using the new machines to see how the new paper trail mechanism would work. Associatejjgovernment professor Bethany Albertson said civic engagement groups on campus were important in increasing

voter turnout, especially by making use of National Voter Registration Day to appeal to as many students as possible. When compared to previous years’ registration numbers on National Voter Registration Day, Albertson said the predicted increased registration is understandable because of the “get out the vote efforts,” or actions taken by groups to increase turnout. “I see all kinds of students getting involved and trying to help people exercise their right to vote,” Albertson said. “When I walk across campus in the days leading up to the end of voter registration, I can’t walk across campus without somebody coming up to me and asking if I’m registered.” Albertson also said the greater number of campaigns tailored toward college students for the upcoming registration season is a large factor in the increase of student voters

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Texas Rising volunteers help students register to vote. Accessibility to voter registration tables on campus increase voter turnout in youths, according to TX Votes president Anthony Zhang. as well. Zhang added that civic engagement organizations played a very major role in increasing voter turnout. He said civic engagement or-

ganizations are on campus registering voters during thebgentirehregistration period. “From tabling today, I can tell this trend of voting

is not just a one time thing,” said Zhang, a chemistry and public health junior. “(Voting) is a habit, and I absolutely see it continuing into the 2020 election season.”

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UT professors, students discuss first moon landing By Austin Martinez @austinmxrtinez

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the world’s first moon landing in July, UT aerospace engineering and astronomy professors discussed the past and future voyages of space exploration at Bass Concert Hall on Tuesday. Professors discussed the long journey the United States took to successfully land on the moon and talked about future space traffic and space exploration. Astronomy assistant professor Caitlin Casey said students should learn more about their history and pay close attention to the universe around them. “I hope over the course of the next few years you really find and discover your passion and take it out into the world,” Casey said. Wallace Fowler, aerospace engineering and engineering mechanics professor, said students should research beyond the Apollo 11 misision. Fowler said witnessing the moon landing alongside the rest of the world propelled his interest in science. “(On the night of the moon landings) I went outside, and I knew at that moment there were humans climbing the moon,”

Fowler said. “In those few moments, the impossible was possible. That was the moment I knew I wanted to become a scientist.” Although undeclared freshman Natalie Garza did not experience the moon landing firsthand, she said it also played a role in forming her interest in science. “It’s important to celebrate the 50th anniversary because (the moon landing) was a major point for us in science,” Garza said. “We should all have a basic knowledge of science and history.” Garza said with a better understanding of the first moon landing, people can have a strong appreciation for America’s tenacious mindset. “We are really persistent, and the moon landing shows how we don’t back down,” said Garza. “That’s the attitude this country has always had.” Radio-television-film freshman Hector Reza Olguin Jr. said America’s perseverance led the nation to be the first to land on the moon. “The first moon landing showed that America is really stubborn and that we won’t take no for an answer,” said Reza Olguin Jr. “We said we’re going to get there, we’re going to get there first and we’re going to get there faster.”

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Dr. Moriba Jah presents on Sept. 24, 2019 at the Bass Concert Hall as part of the Moon Landing Discussion. For the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, four panelists discussed the history and future of America’s place on the moon. Reza Olguin Jr. said the University lecture was a great learning experience for students. “It’s important to expand our knowledge outside of what we already know

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about space,” said Reza Olguin Jr. “(University lectures are) a very good opportunity for students who are interested in specific topics like this.”

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Entrepreneur talks venture capitalism in Fireside Chat By Raul Rodriguez @raulrod800

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Kinsolving Dining implements new pilot dish sorting system By Jennifer Xia @JenniferXia7

Kinsolving Dining is testing a new dish sorting system this semester to speed up dishwashing and create a better work enviornment for the dining staff in all-you-can-eat dining halls. University Housing and Dining placed a photograph beside the dining halls conveyor belt system, where students place their dirty dishes, indicating what should be placed on each carousel level. The signs encourage patrons to separate their plates, glasses and utensils from one another. Rene Rodriguez, UHD director of dining, said they hope to gauge responses from the students and dining staff about the new system’s effectiveness and how well patrons comply. “We got the idea from the University of Michigan,” Rodriguez said. “We’re looking to see if students will actually participate because it would help in the back of the house.” Based on how the pilot period goes, Rodriguez said the sorting system may also be implemented at Jester 2nd Floor Dining. “We’re not trying to change any major habits, but if students start reading and doing it, then we feel it’s a win for all of us,” Rodriguez said.

Rodriguez said while UHD is trying to take pressure off its employees, they do not want to make dining more demanding for students. “We’re not trying to force the students to do something different,” Rodriguez said. “We understand students are busy, so we thought we’d try it out first at Kinsolving and go from there.” Ashwin Devaraj, computer science and math junior, said it may be hard for students to adjust to the new system. “Convenience and laziness prevent students from following the system,” Devaraj said. “They don’t really care about what goes on the other side and just want to get out.” Biomedical engineering freshman Elise Easton said she was not aware the new sorting system existed but acknowledges the benefits of the new sorting system. “Sorting would make it more effective,” Easton said. “I actually worked in the kitchen this past summer for a camp so I’ve been on the other side, and it’s nice when it’s sorted.” Rodriguez said after the semester-long tryout period, UHD will determine which sorting system is faster. “Once we get those numbers together and see that it does work, it could save us a lot,” Rodriguez said. “But it’s hard to see if it helps because (compliance is) so inconsistent right now.”

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In order to succeed, student entrepreneurs should take chances on certain investments even when money is lost, venture capitalist Scott Kupor said Tuesday morning during an on-campus Fireside Chat. Kupor spoke to dozens of people about what he thinks leads to a successful business and a good investment in the Robert B. Rowling Hall on Tuesday. Genesis, UT’s fund for student entrepreneurs, and the Herb Kelleher Center for Entrepreneurship hosted the talk. “The basic way to think about the venture business is that we are wrong more often than we are right,” Kupor said. “The difference between success and failure in this business is not based upon your actual raw score, but it is based upon the magnitude of your winners.” After pursuing law and entering a business, Kupor said he ended up at a venture capital firm, which has investments in companies such as Buzzfeed and Airbnb. He also said his book, “Secrets of Sand Hill Road: Venture Capital and How to Get It,” investigates the close relationship between entrepenuers and venture capitalists. “At the end of the day, we both share

the same kind of objective,” Kupor said. “There is an opportunity to build really interesting, long-lasting companies.” Computer science freshman Aidan Dunlap said he read Kupor’s book and came to hear Kupor speak after he heard he was visiting campus. “I am really interested in entrepreneurship,” Dunlap said. “(Kupor) is someone who is really on the frontier of technology … so it is interesting to hear him speak.” Nick Spiller, Genesis’s director of marketing and events, also spoke at the event about the organization’s work. Genesis is a joint interest between students and alumni where student investors receive guidance and financial assistance with their business ventures. “The purpose of Genesis … is to unlock the full potential of UT students,” Spiller said. “We believe it has been proven as a very efficient way for us to experiment and test our ideas.” Kupor said there is a lack of diversity in the field of entrepreneurship. He said venture capitalism’s role in society is to increase inclusion and invest in companies that are beneficial to societies. “Diversity in the industry is (poor) no matter what number you look at, and that’s true of female representation (and) of African Americans and Latinas,” Kupor said.

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Scott Kupor speaks to McCombs Business students in the Robert B. Rowling Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019.

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Stop writing off sexual harassment at the gym as harmless flirtation By Jennifer Beck Columnist

Although gym anxiety is something that both men and women experience, there is an additional feeling of discomfort that plagues many female gymgoers — sometimes it deters women from going entirely. The part of gym culture that writes off sexual harassment as flirting and nonharmful makes the gym an unsafe and uncomfortable environment for women. To fix this, the fitness community must acknowledge this behavior as harassment and actively step in when it is occuring. For many women at UT, going to the gym is synonymous with receiving unwanted attention — be it verbal or physical. “I’ve gotten hit on at Greg(ory Gym) a lot,” communication & leadership junior Wendy Rodriguez said. “I just want to work out.” For applied movement science freshman Jenna Brown, this attention comes mostly in the form of unwanted stares from gymgoers. “I never know if it’s because of what I’m wearing … I try to not look as revealing because I don’t want people looking at me as much,” Brown said. Gyms can be intimidating for women because they’re usually filled with men, and male-dominated environments often enable harassment by sweeping it under the rug, considering it “harmless.” Women feel particularly vulnerable in common areas, where they’re subject to condescending gazes from male onlookers. “Guys will stare and look at you like you don’t belong or don’t know what you’re doing,” business freshman Karen Inngais said.

This false notion, that female gymgoers are clueless, is sometimes used as justification for sexually-charged harassment disguised as “constructive criticism.” Undeclared freshman Ursula Pierce described an experience she had at a gym in Dallas, where a male gymgoer came up to her while she was using a machine, commented on her posture and proceeded to physically adjust her shoulders.

For many women at UT, going to the gym is synonymous with receiving unwanted attention — be it verbal or physical.” “It was really weird, and I left really soon after,” Pierce said. “It made me feel sick.” All things considered, it’s understandable why many women choose to workout in female-dominated classes like barre, yoga and pilates. Due to overflow in some of these female-dominated classes, UT RecSports facilities have had to turn some students away — myself and friends included. The influx of women in these classes presents UT RecSports with the task of meeting the demand, with an already full TeXercise class schedule.

“This fall we got back up to 130 classes a week. We see the trends of which is the most popular (and) what we need to do to accommodate,” said Jennifer Speer, senior director of communications, development and memberships at UT RecSports. She explained that because certain classes like barre and pilates require specialized instruction, it’s especially challenging to add more of those classes. Additionally, Speer encouraged students who feel threatened or uncomfortable at UT RecSports facilities to speak with any of the facilities’ staff members about the issue. “Our facilities are staffed whenever we’re open. Student employees walk through the buildings making rounds as well as staff in the weight room, so there is always someone there (if students need) to make a complaint,” Speer said. Although UT RecSports is working to accommodate the demand for more female-dominated classes and address harassment when it happens, the greater fitness community is not doing enough to make women feel comfortable and safe in exercise facilities. The first step in changing this toxic culture is to stop writing off subtle acts of aggression as “harmless” or just “flirting.” Unwanted advances and stares are examples of predatory behavior and should be treated as such. Further, the most effective way to stop harassment in action is for men to hold each other accountable. If you see or hear something, say something. If you’ve experienced harassment, you can speak to a trained counselor by calling UT’s Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC) Crisis Line at 512-471-2255 or report sexual misconduct to the University at 512-471-5017. Beck is a radio-television-film freshman from Park Ridge, Illinois.

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It’s time to end hazing, come to terms with past history By Alexandra Cumberland

better and encouraging others to be better. Our goal isn’t to dismantle or unduly criticize student organizations; instead, we want all aspects of campus life to improve. The term “tradition” used in the context of hazMy family and I are forever on the journey of losing Nicky, my brother and best ing is dangerous. Maintaining hazing in any form will not lead to better campus life. friend — a devastating experience which I sincerely admire those kids and only a few can truly comprehend. adults who admit they have been hazed This tragedy gave me reason to reflect or have hazed others but have learned on my life goals, and I feel a deep need to from their experience and now disagree leave this world a better place, to honor the with the action and support ending it. Inmemory of my brother and give a voice to dividuals who are brave so many who are afraid enough to take action to speak up for themagainst hazing or speak selves. The experience out against it should has turned me into be respected. an activist. Instead, they are ofSo, I’ve spent much Individuals who are ten shunned for simply of the past year respeaking the truth. Sisearching the psychobrave enough to lencing them only perlogical impacts of haztake action against petuates the problem. ing, as well as learning My family, working with how the culture of hazing or speak out PASS, stands with them. silence promotes, and against it should be Now is the time for possibly stimulates, organizations of influthe behavior. respected.” ence to step up, claim reI joined the advisponsibility and lead the sory board of Parents positive change. and Alumni for StuIt’s encouraging that dent Safety (PASS) — several organizations have acknowla nonprofit dedicated to bringing an end edged publicly that there’s a problem with to hazing through advocacy, education and this culture and are determined to work oversight. Our team lobbied hard for paswith the families impacted to do somesage of new legislation to increase sancthing about it. We will work with them tions on criminal hazing conduct; for the towards eliminating hazing. first time, coerced consumption of an illeSometimes you must come to terms with gal substance or enough alcohol to cause what life hands you and make the most of intoxication is now a crime in the state of what you get, coming out stronger than you Texas. Also, district attorneys in the home were before. county of the host institution can prosecute If my family can do this, I believe stuhazing crimes no matter where in the state dent organizations can, too. My challenge to they occur. them is to #ENDHAZINGNOW. Goals should be aimed toward becoming Contributor

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Students need more freedom, flexibility during registration By Maggie Lazaroski Columnist

Every semester, a new course schedule is released, and with it comes an entirely new spectrum of topics for students to explore. One of the greatest appeals of higher education is that it can be molded to fit the goals and interests of each student — unless, of course, these goals and interests fall into a restricted category. UT offers a host of courses each semester in over 170 departments. However, many students face difficulty in registering for the classes that interest them or, in some cases, the classes they need to fulfill their own course requirements due to restrictions based on college or major. In order to give students autonomy over their education, UT needs to create a less restrictive registration process. Motivations for students to take classes outside of their majors and colleges vary widely. Whether it be in the pursuit of a minor or certificate, a pending internal transfer, a course requirement or even plain old curiosity, the ability to have a more varied curriculum benefits students by widening the scope of their education. Each student has requirements for their major in order to graduate, and UT ensures that meeting those basic requisites is feasible for students. “(Registration restrictions) are very much about degree completion, and helping students graduate in a timely way,” Mark Simpson, assistant vice provost for Enrollment Services and University Registrar, said. According to Brenda Schumann, director of records and registration and deputy registrar, there are three ways colleges can restrict classes. They can restrict them to

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a certain group of students, such as business majors, or establish priority in a class, meaning that a certain number of spots are reserved for students of a particular major or college. They can also set up an exclusion, in which a group of students are restricted from taking the course. Although priority restrictions are an important policy to ensure students can maintain a degree plan, the University should not use exclusion restrictions, as this is an unfair policy to those who want to take a diverse set of classes. Biology junior Madison Round agrees that some classes should be open to more students so they can make the most of their education. “I was trying to take Neuro 330, which is a popular class for bio majors to fulfill our physiology, neuroscience and behavior credit, ” Round said about her most recent course registration. “It’s usually restricted during the prime time (of registration) for neuroscience majors, so we have to pick a less favorable class.” Students sacrifice an incredible amount of time and resources to attend school here, and they should have the opportunity to make their education what they want it to be. In order to grant students this ability, UT should consider hiring more faculty to teach popular classes that are currently restricted or redistribute resources to meet the demand, or lack of, for certain courses. If UT is to serve in an educational capacity, it needs to grant its students the freedom to make their coursework meaningful to them. Lazaroski is an international relations and global studies sophomore from Dallas, Texas.

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Michael C. Hall, Cleopatra Coleman and Boyd Holbrook on the Fantastic Fest black carpet for “In the Shadow of the Moon.”

‘In the Shadow of the Moon’ actors share filming experience By Noah Levine @ZProductionz

“In the Shadow of the Moon” is a time traveling thriller from Netflix. The Daily Texan discussed various aspects of the filmmaking journey with cast members Michael C. Hall, Boyd Holbrook and Cleopatra Coleman. The film’s timeline spans over several decades as the audience revisits the main characters during different stages of their lives. Actor Boyd Holbrook, who plays Locke, said that he debated what aspects of his character should change throughout the years. “I go down rabbit holes,” Holbrook said. “Like, should my voice be super raspy? You know, you kind of think about all these things.”

Michael C. Hall, who plays Holt, said that the aging makeup work helped him get into character and perform during the different stages. “We had great makeup people,” Hall said. “Sometimes I would just look in the mirror and be like, ‘Okay, a lot of stuff is taken care of here. I don’t have to play older.’ Usually you try to think about the journey of your character from beginning to end. In this case, I guess it’s almost 30 years.” “In the Shadow of the Moon” is a unique take on the murder mystery genre, incorporating several science fiction elements. Holbrook said he was drawn to the project because of these intriguing opportunities. “There’s just so much to play in (the film),” Holbrook said. “There’s so much actor bait. There’s a lot of stuff going on, and I think that kind of shows.”

Cleopatra Coleman, who plays Rya, said that the meaningfulness of the story is what drew her to the film. “It’s a really fun movie, but it also has a really beautiful family story at the heart of it that I found to be really moving and relatable,” Coleman said. “It was like this really rich well to play in, and how often do you get to be like a badass, you know, running around, and etc.? So much fun for me.” Hall said he liked the script and was eager to work with director Jim Mickle again. “I thought (the script) did some things that I’d never quite seen before,” Hall said. “But the biggest draw for me was to work with Jim Mickle again. I did “Cold in July,” a movie that he directed, like five years ago. I’d love to work with him again and again.” In terms of inspiration for their perfor-

mances in the film and as actors, the cast had a few favorites. Coleman said her performance was mostly inspired by famous heroines of the sci-fi genre. “(I was inspired by) Sci-fi badass ladies like Ripley (“Alien”), Sarah Connor (“Terminator”) and Furiosa (“Mad Max: Fury Road”),” Coleman said. As far as acting inspiration, Hall said one of his most influential inspirations as an actor is Gene Wilder’s Willy Wonka, though he said this didn’t specifically influence his performance in “Shadow of the Moon” specifically. “It’s like one of my favorite performances ever,” Hall said. “I like any performance where there’s a veneer of menace underneath, seemingly pleasant behavior, or vice versa. You know, some sort of heart underneath some menace.”

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Unicorn Dessert Bar offers Instagram-worthy desserts By Catherine Cardenas @c_aaattt

Commonly known for its bars, restaurants and nightlife, 6th Street is now home to a magical land of sweet treats and a picturesque atmosphere — Austin’s first Unicorn Magical Dessert Bar. With its original location in Houston, the dessert bar opened its doors to the public on Sept. 21. Unicorn Magical Dessert Bar claims to be the original and only unicorn-themed dessert bar in the country. The franchise has gained wide popularity, entertaining the likes of thousands of Instagram followers and being featured in shows such as drag queen Alyssa Edwards’s “Dancing Queen.” The owner of the franchise, Jimmy Sheikh, said the inspiration for such a unique concept came from a similar franchise overseas. “It spirited from Japan, and we thought, ‘Why not bring it up here?’” Sheikh said. “There is a huge market for this kind of industry.” Marketing representative for the franchise, Jessica Nancy, believes that the dessert bar has grown in popularity due to its large target audience and versatility. “There’s a lot of young people around Austin, and there’s a lot of students,” Nancy said. “They should have a spot where they can go for a date night, where they can go for a birthday party (and) where moms can take

their kids for a birthday party in the downtown area.” Already taking advantage of the Unicorn Magical Dessert Bar is customer Laura Hoernera, who said she brought her family to the grand opening on Sept. 21. “I just thought it would be a fun outing to take my twins to give them a treat, surprise them with some cotton candy or something that they don’t usually get to have,” Hoernera said. Sheikh said the goal of creating the franchise has been to bring families together through this unique dessert experience. “We saw so many places that are available for the adult group, but they are very few for children as well,” Sheikh said. At the Unicorn Magical Dessert Bar, Sheikh said there is something for everyone to enjoy. Nancy said the goal behind the aesthetic was to create an “Instagrammable” environment to attract patrons. The complexity of the desserts is what attracted customer Luisa Rivera. “Nobody serves you a milkshake with cake on top, or a lemonade and a cake,” Rivera said. “It’s colorful, in fashion with unicorns and it’s yummy.” Although the main attractions of the desserts are the unusual colors and eccentric style, Nancy Sheikh said the quality of the desserts are the most important. “We try to maintain our

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Taylor finds ‘perfect fit’ at Texas Freshman Celeste Taylor has made her home at Texas, and the future looks bright. By Myah Taylor @t_myah

eleste Taylor had opportunities to continue her basketball career at some of the best Division I programs in the country. Stanford, Ohio State and Notre Dame were just a few of the big names that put offers on the table. But when it came time to make a decision about her future, Taylor chose to play ball at Texas. “When I took my visit (to Texas), I just fell in love with it,” Taylor said. “I was like ‘OK, this is where I need to be.” Now in Austin, Taylor is still adjusting to a new culture. The guard from Valley Stream, New York says the food and the music are different down in Texas, and she fears that people will stereotype her as a “rude New Yorker.” But Taylor is still happy to be a Longhorn — even if that means being far away from home. “I’m such a homebody, and I love being with my family, so that’s probably the biggest change for me,” Taylor said. “But other than that, I love it here. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.”

Texas head coach Karen Aston is glad Taylor made her home in Austin, too. After interacting with the star player during recruitment, Aston was sold. “I’m thrilled for Celeste to be here,” Aston said. “I love what Celeste is all about, and I think that her demeanor, her personality, her drive, her character … kind of transcends what you want a Texas basketball player to be about. She’s a perfect fit.” There’s much excitement surrounding Taylor’s future at Texas. With key seniors — Olamide Aborowa, Jatarie White and Danni Williams — from last season now graduated, the McDonald’s All-American has the opportunity to help fill the void that was left behind. Aston, who describes Taylor as an “impact player,” believes the New York native will be involved early, making up for these absences. “(Taylor) is one of those players that is just always around the basketball.” Aston said. “It’s not hard to get (those types of players) involved because they get themselves involved.” According to Aston, Taylor’s effort and attitude are “contagious,” so the coach is confident about the positive impact the freshman will have on the program despite her youth. Helping elevate a team of people could be daunting for any player, especially a young one. But Taylor is up for the challenge. “I’ve worked for this, I’ve put in the work, I’ve dedicated hours of tears, the blood, the sweat, all of that,” Taylor said. “Whatever is given to me, I’m going to take it, and I’m going to work my hardest and do what I can do, espe-

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Freshman guard Celeste Taylor shoots a basket over a defender during a high school matchup during her days at LuHi. Taylor is expected to elevate Texas women’s basketball this season. cially for this university.” Taking the lead at Texas as a young player wouldn’t be unfamiliar territory for Taylor. As a seventh grader, she played on her local high school’s varsity basketball team — and she was the leading scorer. By eighth grade, Taylor transferred to Long Island Lutheran out of a desire to play with DI-level talent. Taylor didn’t become a consistent starter until her freshman year, but even with less playing time the year prior, competing against older girls committed to the sport was a growing experience. “Obviously, playing against

older girls is (a) different physicality,” Taylor said. “But LuHi was just a different atmosphere compared to the public school I went to previously.” It was around this time that LuHi’s women’s basketball coach Rich Slater, who worked with Taylor for five years, recognized her immense talent. “God gave her the athleticism, and God gave her the DNA to be great,” Slater said. “She’s going to be a pro.” Competing for Team USA has also contributed to Taylor’s development as a player. As a member of three gold-medal winning USA

FIBA World Cup teams, Taylor has performed on a world stage. In 2017, she started every contest on a USA team that went 5–0 at the FIBA Americas U16 Championship in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The next year, Taylor averaged 6.1 points per game and 4.1 rebounds on the U17 team that went 7–0 in Belarus. Having had the opportunity to travel the world and win with a high-caliber team is something for which Taylor is grateful. “Every year with USA basketball is a new experience,” Taylor said. “You learn new things, a new culture. So I

just think that just being privileged enough to be on the team, just being able to experience things like that definitely grows me as a person and also throughout my game.” But now, after winning her most recent medal with Team USA’s FIBA U19 World Cup team this past summer in Tokyo and Thailand, Taylor is focusing her energy on winning big at Texas. “I definitely want to win an NCAA championship,” Taylor said. “But we have to get a Big 12 Championship first.” With goals as lofty as these, Taylor is all in for Texas, and the feeling is mutual.

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Lil’Jordan Humphrey promoted to Saints roster By Garrett Hayes @GarrettHayes__

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Wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey moves past a defender in Texas’ 28-21 victory over Georgia in the 2019 Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1.

After three years at wideout for Texas, Lil’Jordan Humphrey has proven that he is anything but little. Standing at 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighing in at 225 pounds, Humphrey is a big man who makes even bigger plays. After three years of development in Austin, Humphrey garnered national attention during his final season at Texas. During the Longhorns’ 2018 campaign, Humphrey was both dependable and productive. The star wide receiver, known for his unique yards after the catch ability, used his height and frame to bully opposing defensive backs.

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Creating a new highlight nearly every game, Humphrey balled out in the biggest moments. He is one of the few nonquarterbacks in Texas history to receive, rush and pass for a touchdown in the same season. Humphrey captured the hearts of Longhorn fans when his play on the field helped lead Texas to its first New Year’s Six bowl appearance and victory in a decade. However, Humphrey’s journey to the NFL was anything but conventional. Although he received a mid to late-round draft grading, Humphrey decided to forgo his senior season to declare for the NFL draft, betting on himself and his skills. But Humphrey’s name was never called during the 2019 NFL draft. After the draft, the New Orleans Saints signed Humphrey as an unrestricted free agent. At that point, it was up to Humphrey to prove his value to the Saints and earn a roster spot. The former Longhorn logged 103 yards throughout the preseason. “A main point of my game at Texas was YAC (yards after catch),” said

Humphrey after a preseason game in which he scored his lone touchdown. “I don’t feel like it was a breakout play. I feel it was a stepping stone just showing that I’m getting better.” Yet, Humphrey didn’t survive roster cuts and found himself on the Saints practice squad at the start of the season. Two weeks into the season, the Saints suffered injuries across their roster. Wide receiver Keith Kirkwood, who was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, was included in this banged up group. With a new opening at wideout, Humphrey was promoted to the Saints roster on Sept. 18, 2019. Although the path was winding and full of setbacks, Humphrey has made it to where he wants to be. All that’s left is to prove that he belongs. As an unrestricted free agent, Humphrey doesn’t have the leeway a draft pick would have. Humphrey will likely see few snaps as he starts his career with the Saints. But now, with injuries plaguing New Orleans’ roster, he will have opportunities to propel his career forward yet again.

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Kendra Scott, center, joined Freida Pinto and UT executive vice president and provost Maurie McLinis along with Rachel Lindsay (not pictured) on Tuesday afternoon to discuss female entrepreneurship.

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Scott unveils plans for UT Austin Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute for spring 2020 By Mackenzie Dyer @mackdyerr

evealing only 17% of vent u re - b a c ke d companies across the globe are founded by women, Kendra Scott, designer

and CEO of her eponymous jewelry company, unveiled the plans for her UT Austin Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute at a campus event on Tuesday. Scott said the Institute will open in spring 2020. To address the lack of representation of women in business, the Institute seeks to establish a community of diversity and inclusivity. Scott said it will redefine leadership and entrepreneurship by making a space for women to learn from industry successes and become creative female leaders. Following the event, the Texan and other news outlets spoke further with Scott about her plans for the Institute and her part-

nership with the University. The Texan also spoke with Jan Ryan, UT executive director of entrepreneurship and innovation, who will head entrepreneurial student involvement with the program. Q:During your Sept. 24 Female Power panel, actress Freida Pinto mentioned that preparation is everything. How long have you prepared for this partnership, and what thought has gone into the building’s layout and location? Ke n d ra a S c o t t : a I t ’s been almost two years. It sparked as an idea long before then because we were already doing so much with the University. I have 49 UT grads working for me at our corporate headquar-

ters, so UT is a big part of our company. This space is part of having a place where women feel safe, where they can gather and be vulnerable, where students can be there for each other, network and learn. As an artist, I’m excited about this space being in the fine arts building. It is going to be beautiful and awe-inspiring come September 2020. Q: What do you think the impact of this program will be, and how will it influence UT business and entrepreneurship? Jan Ryan: I believe we will look back in one decade and see this as the beginning of something that significantly changes Austin. I also think it will

open a lot of doors that have never opened before for our students. It will galvanize the community. It will bring more mentors. It will have more leaders step up and help. I think we’re beginning something that’s going to significantly impact our University and our city. Q: Kendra mentioned that Dell will be sponsoring the Institute. To what extent will Dell support the building, the program and the UT students involved? Ryan: This is a new relationship, so I’m not sure we know a lot of the details. But it’s a technology partnership, and it’s one of many that will happen. It will empower women at the University to use tools they

didn’t have access to before and understand more about how the technology world works by having mentors and leadership within Dell come alongside us. Q: What is your most significant piece of advice to women who enter a room full of men when they’re the only woman there? Scott: Immediately go in with your head high knowing you have confidence and you know your material. You have a seat at that table — do not be afraid to show it. You don’t have to do that by being loud. You can do it by being vulnerable and honest. I think honesty is refreshing in any boardroom today.

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