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By Collin Eaton Daily Texan Staff A month after University officials announced that the Cactus Cafe will operate under shared management between the Texas Union and KUT Radio, supporters of maintaining the campus bar under current management have mixed opinions on what to do with
their donation funds and whether the cafe was really “saved.” Friends of the Cactus Cafe, a nonprofit advocate of the current management, received $98,000 in donations that were expressly intended for keeping the cafe operational in its current form for five years. Wiley Koepp, a founding member of Friends of the Cactus Cafe,
said the nonprofit is currently holding on to the pledge money to possibly affect the future of the Cactus Cafe. Koepp said he believes UT officials can still integrate elements from a business plan submitted by the group May 7, such as a student internship program and artist-inresidence program. After the shared management
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Friends of the Cactus Cafe will hold on to its donation funds as the nonprofit determines whether the cafe was truly “saved.”
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The Greater Houston All-Star Band marches down Chicon Street during the Juneteenth Historical Parade. The GHASB, an affordable Houstonbased summer camp, provides students with a musical education and the opportunity to perform throughout the region.
‘Founding father’ awaits recognition By Gerald Rich Daily Texan Staff The old, decrepit stone building next to Cuatro’s is all that remains of one of the least-recognized founding fathers of UT, Jacob Fontaine. A smiling cat’s face spray-painted on one of the walls, the rotting wooden doors with hundreds of carved initials and the smudged and broken windows all mask the history of the man who once lived there. Only a small, ambiguous historical landmark plaque next to the “For Sale” sign in the window hints at his significance. In the sweltering post-Civil War summer of 1881, Baptist minister Rev. Jacob Fontaine traveled around the state by foot, horse and train trying to encourage African-American voters to vote for UT to be built in Austin. At that time, the state Capitol was believed to be a “den of sin” filled with drunken politicians, and few wanted a university near that kind of behavior. Numerous other cities, including Houston,
Jacob Fontaine Reverend and community educator
Waco, Tyler and Grapevine, were considered as potential homes for the yet-to-be-built university. Because of his contribution, Fontaine’s lack of recognition has raised a number of eyebrows, especially in light of the controversial naming of Simkins Hall Dormitory after the openly racist
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Juneteenth celebration unites black community tin, which took place in 1930 at By Leah Wise Rosewood Park. Daily Texan Staff Otis Wilson, a retiree of the Roaring marching bands, ornamental floats and a large University, marveled at how assembly of mostly African- many Central Texas residents Americans lined the streets came out to take part in the JuSaturday morning to watch the neteenth festivities. “I love it. It’s great,” Wilson Juneteenth Historical Parade said. “It’s amazing how march along Martin Lukids come out to the ther King Jr. Boulecelebration, and vard and Comal ON THE WEB: they know the Street. history.” Juneteenth, See more photos of the Wi l s o n h a s also known Juneteenth Historical been attending as Freedom Parade floats, spectactors Austin’s JuneDay, originatand speakers teenth events ed on June 19, @dailytexfor 15 years and 1865, when the anonline.com plans to continue announcement in the tradition. to abolish slavery Austin resident Vannin Texas was made. Although slaves were de- ti Carter believes the holiday clared free by President Abra- is a good tradition for Texas to ham Lincoln in 1863’s Eman- uphold as it allows fellow citicipation Proclamation, Texas zens to come out and be a part slaves were only made aware of something that celebrates of the announcement on Free- the emancipation of slaves in dom Day in 1865 by Union sol- Texas. Carter said Juneteenth diers led by Maj. Gen. Gordon symbolizes “grace, love, peace Granger. This year marks the and happiness.” 80th anniversary of the first Juneteenth celebration in AusJUNE continues on page 5
Police chief hosts forum for feedback on city issues By Michael Sherfield Daily Texan Staff Three years ago, Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo stood in front of an eager audience at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin with a hopeful plan for the future. Yesterday, he took to that same stage in the oldest public forum in Texas with a cautious message of optimism. In front of approximately 40 audience members, including Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Acevedo spoke at length about the problems facing the city, his own experiences since taking over the police department and what the future holds for one of the fastest-growing cities in the country that sometimes still sees itself as a college town. “It’s not just an opportunity for [the public] to hear from me, but for me to hear from them,” Acevedo said. “These are the people we work for. We can’t be naive. We’re not a small town. We can’t act like a small town. One of the reasons we have one of the safest cities in the country is we have a commitment to public safety and a highly educated populace that is engaged and involved.” Leffingwell, who is a member of the church, had only praise for Acevedo’s impact on APD since taking over in July 2007. “There’s no question APD has improved,” Leffingwell said. “He’s done a very good job. It’s very important to speak to the public; he goes to all of the events he can.” Much of the discussion centered on the growing use of technology in law enforcement, with the APD fusion center coming under scrutiny from the public for potential privacy concerns. But Acevedo was stern in his defense of the venture that will attempt to improve communication between local police departments and distribute information more efficiently. “Our country has a very poor business model when it comes to law enforcement,” he said. “There are 19,000 police departments, and no one is talking to each other. I really believe in partnerships — we can be more efficient and effective.” Building partnerships has been a constant theme in Acevedo’s discussions of Austin’s future. After their 20-year absence caused by budget cuts, Acevedo reinstated several of the APD youth
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Magnum Photos Collection opens for public use By Ashley Meleen Daily Texan Staff After months of organizing, chronicling and preparing, the 210,000 images in the Magnum Photos Collection at the Harry Ransom Center are now available for public viewing. “We’re very excited about open-
ing it up,” curator of photography David Coleman said of the collection that opened to the public Thursday. “It’s a big occasion. Organizing that many images takes time, and we wanted to get it accessible as soon as possible.” The collection includes images that have gained fame over the
years, along with an extensive collection of supplementary photos that offer different points of view and coverage of the aftermath of historical events. Magnum Photos was founded in 1947 by four photographers — Robert Capa, Henri Cartier-Bresson, George Rodger and David
“Chim” Seymour — who wanted to chronicle life after World War II. They established an organization that allowed photographers the flexibility to choose projects and retain the rights to their photos. “Prior to Magnum, if a photographer shot for a magazine, the rights to their work would remain
with the magazine,” Coleman said. “Giving the copyright to the photographers was a tremendous advantage for them, and important to the afterlife of the image. Magnum became the trendsetter, making a huge impact on the industry.”
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Trevor Smith utilizes a paddleboard to search for trash along the banks of Lady Bird Lake on Sunday. This was the first time Smith had participated in the International Surfing Day cleanup, which aims to preserve Lady Bird Johnson’s legacy of protecting local rivers, lakes and creeks.
International Surfing Day promotes volunteer effort, preservation of water resources By Skyler Sanchez Daily Texan Staff Austin celebrated International Surfing Day 2010 on Sunday with a large-scale cleanup event at Lady Bird Lake. International Surfing Day was established in 2004 as a worldwide celebration of surfing and the importance of preserving both coastal and inland water resources, and has since expanded its outreach with more than 200 international events. Families from the Austin area gave their time on Father’s Day at the Lorraine Camacho Activity Center, one of nine locations along the lake where volunteers had the option to kayak, canoe or paddleboard to collect litter on the lake. “What better thing for a father to model than to come out with his family and share with them the importance of being a part of the community and learning
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to take care of the earth?” said Jessica Wilson, community programs manager of Keep Austin Beautiful, an organization that aims to clean and protect the local environment.
The alliance of organizations was created to broaden the local chapter’s influence with International Surfing Day. “We have chosen to expand our outreach and education-
ma said. As the morning’s work wrapped up, volunteers were able to take a break in the afternoon before returning to the lake to participate in the Sol-
lakes and creeks. The Clean Lady Bird Lake program partners with Keep Austin Beautiful and is funded by both The Trail Foundation and the Watershed Protection Development Review. Wilson said that cleanup efforts take the active participation of many groups to accomplish the goals of preserving the lake. The more environmental stewards we build out of events like this, the more we “Just last year we removed can work at addressing the problem.” 270 tons of litter and debris from Lady Bird Lake,” project — Jessica Wilson, spokeswoman Stephanie Lott said. The city sends out a crew community programs manager of Keep Austin Beautiful on appointed workdays to assist in conservation efforts like International Surfing Day. The Central Texas chapter of al efforts, reaching deeper into stice H2Oman’s Race. Sunday’s event brought an esthe Surfrider Foundation joined the Austin community to proAs the celebration receives timated 275 volunteers to Lady forces with Keep Austin Beau- vide focused sports, music and worldwide recognition, the Bird Lake. tiful and several other commu- film activities oriented around event is just one in a continuous “The more environmental nity partners this year after be- an environmental stewardship effort on behalf of the city and stewards we build out of events ing the sole sponsor of Austin’s in celebration of [Internation- a number of local organizations like this,” Wilson said, “the International Surfing Day since al Surfing Day],” Central Texas to preserve Lady Bird Johnson’s more we can work at address2006. chapter chairman Nick Wierse- legacy of protecting local rivers, ing the problem.”
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cater to various interests From page 1 After collecting hundreds of thousands of press prints over the years, Magnum Photos sold the collection to MSD Capital, which chose to make it available to the public through the University. The photos arrived at the Harry Ransom Center in February, and staff members have been preparing the collection over the past four months. First-time visitors to the center must create a research account and watch an orientation video, a process that takes about 20 minutes, before viewing the photographs. Then they may access the photos in the reading room by browsing the inventory on-
line and submitting a printed request. The photos are categorized by photographer, personality, geography and subject. With topics ranging from foreign conflict and politics to celebrities and famous families, the photos offer something for students of every major. “We get everyone, from serious scholars writing publications to tourists visiting relatives who are interested in a certain topic,” visual materials circulation assistant Debbie Smith said. “We’re excited for the public to have access to this collection.” The Magnum Photos Collection can be viewed in the Hazel H. Ransom Reading Room at the Harry Ransom Center on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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programs for at-risk children From page 1 programs that connect officers with children who might be at risk of becoming criminals as they get older. “When a kid doesn’t graduate from high school, he’s seven or eight times more likely to end up in prison,” Acevedo said. “We’re better off educating them than incarcerating them. It’s cheaper. One of the things I’ve done is bring back youth programs, and that’s something I won’t cut.” After responding to comments that ranged from complaints
about response times to questions about APD’s animal cruelty policy and re-entry programs for convicts, Austin’s police chief left to applause — but not before pictures and some small talk. It was the first in what Acevedo hopes to become an annual or biannual conversation with the community that convinced him to stay in Austin after a brief interlude with the Dallas Police Department. Now, he’s here for the long haul. “We’ll be here for a minimum of four to six years,” he said. “Or until they run us out.”
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as speculation over future lingers From page 1 announcement May 19, the organization e-mailed the 205 supporters who pledged money and asked for their comments on the situation. “The comments helped reveal what people considered to be ‘saving the Cactus,’” Koepp said. “Probably about 10 percent said, ‘Screw UT, I’m pulling my money.’ Another 10 percent said, ‘I love KUT, and I can’t wait to go there in the fall.’ [An estimated] 80 percent said, ‘Hey, we’re cool with waiting to see what’s going on,’ so based on those comments, that’s what we decided to do.” Citing budget constraints, UT announced Jan. 29 that the Cactus Cafe would close and be repurposed for student activities. A five-month debate between UT officials and supporters of the cafe’s current management ultimately led to a shared management deal between KUT Radio and the Texas Union in an attempt to make the cafe profitable. The new management will operate the cafe beginning in August. The deal calls for KUT to hire a new manager who will handle the cafe’s music booking and budget. Unless he applies for and gets the position, this will end the 27year tenure of cafe manager Griff Luneburg. KUT opened the position for applications Friday at 1 p.m. KUT programming director Hawk Mendenhall said four people applied for the job Friday, and that the station is looking for a candidate with experience in booking, managing a club, radio, the Austin music scene and working with student interns. Menden-
hall said there will be five meetings between KUT, selected artists and others to get input on student outreach and the best way to run the Cactus Cafe. Matt Portillo, founding member of Student Friends of the Cactus Cafe and music senior, said he was pleased that the Texas Union offered bar manager Chris Lueck continuing employment. Portillo said he would like to see Luneburg apply for KUT’s new manager position. “[The Cactus Cafe] has been ‘saved’ insofar as it is remaining open, but I will reserve my judgment until I see what happens under the revised mode of operation,” said Jela Webb, reviewer for the U.K.’s Maverick magazine and member of Save the Cactus Cafe’s Facebook group. “I live in the U.K., and the Cactus is an iconic venue. I don’t think that President [William Powers Jr. and other UT officials] really appreciate its significance to the music community.” Many members of the online group believe that if the Union and KUT keep the current staff, the Cactus will be saved. “The Cactus ‘saved’ would be an intact staff with an intact budget, and a free hand to continue the outstanding job of creating, maintaining and booking the finest listening venue in this part of the country,” said Jeanne DeFriese, events coordinator for Austin Friends of Traditional Music. J. Hulett Jones, online group member and an architecture lecturer at California Polytechnic State University, said the new management would amount to a takeover unless the current staff remains employed.
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Israel agrees to allow goods into Gaza, forbids weapons By Mark Lavie The Associated Press JERUSALEM — Israel pledged Sunday it will immediately allow all goods into Gaza except weapons and items deemed to have a military use under its decision to ease its 3-year-old blockade of the Palestinian territory. The list of banned goods replaces an old list of allowed items that permitted only basic humanitarian supplies for the 1.5 million Gazans. Under the new system, the government said practically all non-military items can enter Gaza freely. “From now on, there is a green light of approval for all goods to enter Gaza except for military items and materials that can strengthen Hamas’ military machine,� Israeli government spokesman Mark Regev said. Israel decided Thursday to ease the blockade under intense international pressure after its raid on a blockadebusting international flotilla bound for Gaza killed nine pro-Palestinian activists. In a critical shift, Israel said it would allow construction materials into Gaza for projects approved by the Palestinian Authority, such as housing and schools, as long as the projects are under international supervision. Up to now, Israel has banned mo st c on stru c t i o n
materials, including cement. Construction materials are a critical need in Gaza. Thousands of buildings were destroyed or damaged in Israel’s military operation in Gaza a year and a half ago, aimed at stopping years of daily rocket attacks by Gaza militants. Because of the blockade, little repair or rebuilding has been done since the war ended. The list of banned items was not released Sunday, but the government said it will be published. A Hamas Cabinet minister, Ziad al-Zaza, rejected the Israeli decision, calling it “deception.� He told The Associated Press the blockade must be lifted completely “to allow Gaza to import all necessary materials, particularly cement, iron, raw materials for industry and agriculture, as well as import and export between Gaza and the world.� Chris Gunness, spokesman for United Nations Relief and Works Agency, the U.N. agency that aids Palestinian refugees, agreed. “We need deeds on the ground, not words,� he told The Associated Press. “We have to see the blockade lifted, because the blockade is illegal.� Under its blockade, Israel has banned all exports from Gaza, further crushing its economy. It has not yet said whether there will be any change in
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Youths protest the closure of Shuhada Street to Palestinians in the West Bank city of Hebron on Saturday.
the export ban. In Washington, President Barack Obama’s spokesman Robert Gibbs welcomed the easing of the blockade and said Israel responded to calls of the international community. “Once implemented, we believe these arrangements should significantly improve conditions for Palestinians in Gaza, while preventing the entry of weapons,� he said. Israel imposed the blockade after Hamas overran the Gaza Strip, aiming to choke off support for the Islamic militant group, keep weapons out of the territory and win the release of an Israeli soldier held in Gaza since 2006. None of the goals has been accomplished, adding to pressure on Israel to change the rules. The original system, allowing only certain items provided by aid groups into Gaza, came under fire because of its vagueness. Palestinians complained that only Israel knew what was on the list of permitted items, and the categories seemed arbitrary. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu explained the new procedures to Tony Blair, the former British premier who is the envoy for the “Quartet� of Mideast peacemakers — the U.S., U.N., EU and Russia. In an AP interview, Blair said now, the decision must be implemented. “This is a a very significant step forward,� he said. “It also allows Israel to maintain its security.� The government said the purpose of the new regulations was to protect Israeli citizens from “terrorism, rocket attacks and any other hostile activity.� It said the goal was “to prevent the entry of weapons and war material into Gaza, while at the same time widening the entry of civilian products into Gaza.� Israel is maintaining its sea blockade of Gaza. Israel fears that without searching incoming ships, Hamas could receive unlimited shipments of missiles and other weapons.
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An aircraft flies over the 350-acre wildfire near Flagstaff, Ariz. The fire was supposedly started by a California man who dumped used coals in what is called “a careless act,� by city spokeswoman Kimberly Ott.
Negligence causes Arizona wildfire By Felicia Fonseca The Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — A California man was arrested Sunday on suspicion of leaving behind hot coals at a campsite just outside Flagstaff, sparking a wildfire that forced the evacuation of 170 homes and a hotel near downtown, city spokeswoman Kimberly Ott said. Randall Wayne Nicholson, 54, was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of burning of a wildland, Ott said. Nicholson, whose hometown was not immediately available, was being held Sunday on a $2,500 bond at the Coconino County Detention Facility. Authorities said he was camping in a wooded area a couple of miles from downtown when he built a small campfire Saturday for either cooking or making coffee. Investigators believe he dumped coals from the fire on the ground
before leaving the site. “As far as we understand, this was not a deliberate act. It was a careless act,� Ott said. The wildfire quickly spread up a hill and threatened homes in two neighborhoods. Evacuation orders for 170 homes remained in place Sunday, and a park and popular bike trail were closed as a precaution, Coconino County spokeswoman Joanne Keene said. The Little America Hotel also was briefly evacuated. The Southwest is particularly vulnerable to wildfires after having a wet winter and a dry, windy spring, according to the National Interagency Fire Center in Idaho. Crews worked overnight and Sunday to establish a perimeter around the 350-acre fire, mop up some hot spots and protect structures. But Keene said fire officials have not declared any part of the blaze contained.
“The winds are expected to pick up and the latest I’ve heard is about 30 mph, so we’re concerned about that,� she said. The fire sent smoke through parts of Flagstaff and caused traffic to back up on Interstate 40. Authorities said no homes or buildings had been burned. About a dozen people checked into a temporary shelter at a middle school, official said. About 80 animals from the Coconino Humane Society were moved to another shelter north of town. Fire officials said crews planned to continue building containment lines around the fire Sunday. Heavy tankers and three aircraft were on standby in case ground crews needed help. “We’re watching it, and we’re hoping for the best,� Keene said. Fires also had crews busy near Williams, Ariz., and in Colorado and New Mexico.
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Horns down: UT obscures information The Austin Chronicle reported Friday that an open records request they had submitted to the University regarding the process behind the recent repurposing of the Cactus Cafe had been delayed. The Chronicle was seeking e-mails between Vice President of Student Affairs Juan Gonzalez, Dean of Students Soncia Reagins-Lilly and University Unions. Typically, government agencies have 10 business days to produce requested information, but the University administration appealed the request to state Attorney General Greg Abbott, hoping that Abbott would deem the information protected. The attorney general’s office now has 45 business days to issue a ruling. The mere fact that the administration would seek to prevent the disclosure of those e-mails implies that the information contained therein is somehow a threat to the University’s reputation. After the months-long saga revolving around the decision to repurpose the Cactus Cafe, it’s hard to believe that anything could be more embarrassing to the University than its mishandling of this very public debacle. By continuing to shy away from accountability and transparency, the administration is exacerbating an issue that should have been long since put to rest.
Horns up: Cap Metro convinces someone to become its next CEO Capital Metro — whose business practices in recent years read much like a tragic comedy — named Linda Watson its new CEO last week. Watson, who will leave her post as the CEO of an Orlando-based transit agency to take the job, will certainly have her work cut out for her. She will replace Doug Allen, who served as the interim CEO of the organization. To be fair, Watson was one of several candidates vying for the position. Cap Metro’s laundry list of calamities in recent history includes a three-day strike by its drivers, a tremendously unbalanced budget and ill-conceived rail system and the exhaustion of nearly all of the organization’s $200 million in reserves. The situation isn’t as dire for Cap Metro as it appeared to be at one point, but there are plenty of reasons to believe that the future of Austin transit is less than secure in the hands of the organization. On the plus side, though, kudos to the organization for being able to find someone to take the job.
Horns down: Texas A&M administrator lies about accomplishments A senior administrator at Texas A&M University recently resigned when reporters revealed he lied about his academic and military accomplishments. Alexander Kemos, who was recently promoted to the third-highest administrative position at TAMU, repeatedly claimed to have been a Navy SEAL in the late 1980s. He also claimed that he earned master’s and doctoral degrees from Tufts University, according to The Bryan-College Station Eagle. A military official confirmed that there is no record of Kemos in a database of SEALs, and the registrar from Tufts said Kemos actually was enrolled in both master’s and doctoral programs, but did not complete either degree. Aggies take pride in their school’s inclusiveness and hospitality, so it is no surprise they never looked closely at Kemos’ resume — which is essentially a 10-year-old boy’s “what I want to be when I grow up” list — before inviting him to join the A&M family and giving him a six-figure salary. TAMU should designate Kemos as the school’s mascot because he represents an Aggie tradition of proclaiming and expecting recognition for excellence without the actual accomplishments to warrant such pride. Finally, because Aggies and reality are seldom found in each other’s company, we hope this incident instigates other investigations into widely accepted but unsubstantiated Aggie beliefs, such as the notion that they were ever a football powerhouse or an academic peer, or the insistence that the thumbs-up hand sign and the phrase howdy” are unique and exclusive Aggie customs.
Challenging UT’s admissions policy By Susannah Jacob Daily Texan Columnist Incoming UT freshmen don’t share the college rejection stories of Abigail Fisher and Rachel Michalewicz. But if they have spoken to any sample of their peers, they are familiar with the storyline. In the spring of 2008, Fisher and Michalewicz received rejection letters from UT. Neither student was in the top 10 percent of her graduating class, but each was close. In April 2008, during the same admission season they had been rejected, Fisher and Michalewicz filed a suit against the University, claiming that the undergraduate admissions policies violate the Equal Protection Clause and federal civil rights statutes. In August 2009, U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks rejected the girls’ claim, reaffirming the legality of the University’s admissions policies. Fisher and Michaelwicz appealed, and the case is still pending at the fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Regardless of the outcome in the fifth Circuit (no hearing date has been scheduled), it will likely be appealed to the Supreme Court. In March, the Obama administration issued an amicus brief in support of UT and its admission policies — policies that are not always spelled out, particularly to those whom they affect. For Texas high school seniors not in the top 10 percent (or now, in the top 8 percent) of their graduating class, gaining admission to UT-Austin requires a little hocus-pocus. For instance, high school seniors have been known to submit their applications at a very specific time in the year, apply to a school they deem easier to
gain admission to, disregard the instructions about application essays, change the margins of their resume to make it longer and try other ludicrous tactics that seem to be getting more extreme as applicant numbers and competition rise. UT admissions officers are sent around the state to dispel rumors that such practices achieve any kind of success. “Yes, we read the essay, so don’t use emoticons,” I recall one officer said, speaking in my high school gymnasium on college fair night. Each year, a few high school students outside the top 10 percent are admitted, but most are not, and the next year, the whole circus begins afresh. Fisher and Michalewicz are the first to challenge a university’s affirmative action policies nationally since the 2003 U.S. Supreme Court case Grutter v. Bollinger, which was related to admissions at the University of Michigan Law School. Writing the majority opinion, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor said: “The law school’s narrowly tailored use of race in admissions decisions to further a compelling interest in obtaining the educational benefits that flow from a diverse student body is not prohibited.” Fisher and Michalewicz are, in effect, challenging the Grutter decision and UT’s current admissions policy, which allows race to be considered as a factor. The University lays out its sometimes elusive admissions policies quite clearly in its Fifth Circuit brief: “Based on these three factors — class rank, AI [academic index] and PAI [personal achievement index] — UT offers admission to applicants at the following four stages: (1) ad-
mission based on class rank or AI alone; (2) holistic admission under the AI/PAI process to the applicant’s preferred academic program; (3) holistic admission based on AI/PAI as an undeclared major in the College of Liberal Arts; or (4) admission through the summer enrollment program or the Coordinated Admissions Program.” That race is included as factor in the personal achievement index is the basis of the objections lodged by Fisher and Michalewicz. But the consideration UT admissions officers afford race is slim: “UT considers race in its admissions process as a factor of a factor of a factor of a factor,” wrote Sparks, the district court judge, in his opinion rejecting the girls’ claims. So UT is arguing that its minimal consideration of race is in accordance with the Grutter decision. Fisher and Michaelwicz are charging that any consideration of race, and specifically UT’s, is unconstitutional. Just like applicants outside the top 10 percent of their high school class trying to outsmart an admissions policy, the litigants on both sides of this case are trying to game the precedent of Grutter, and undoubtedly are not expecting to overturn it entirely. Arguments about the validity of affirmative action policies are probably a good idea in general, but, in this case, the two sides are dancing so closely around the edges of the Grutter decision that the real question of how to set priorities when choosing between diversity and guarantees of equal opportunity is getting side-stepped. Jacob is a history sophomore.
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Above, Four-year-old Avianna Payten waits to catch candy thrown by Juneteenth Historical Parade participants Saturday. Below, Kris Conway, a model for Unique Hair Creations by J’Nell, said she participates in the parade every year.
From page 1 This year ’s celebration included events that led up to Juneteenth, such as dances, a Miss and Little Miss Juneteenth Pageant and the Juneteenth Green and Clean Neighborhood Project. The festivities started Saturday morning with the 2K Freedom Run/Walk to promote healthy living within the African-American community, followed by the Juneteenth Historical Parade. Later in the day the celebration continued at Rosewood Park, where facepainting, rides, games and live music took place. The day’s events concluded with an afterparty at Tres Amigos on Saturday night. The Juneteenth Committee was formed through the efforts of the Greater East Austin Youth Association to ensure the continued celebration, adT.J. Carter has been the Junevancement and promotion of teenth celebration chairwomthe holiday. an for the past five years and day, month day, 2008
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Klansmen leader and UT law professor William Stewart Simkins. “[Simkins and Fontaine] were contemporaries, really,� said Phyllis Waedler, an Austin activist who has called for adding “Fontaine� to the dorm’s name. “During the time that Mr. Simkins was organizing the Klan in Florida for things he felt were unjust, Rev. Fontaine was organizing in Texas for things he felt were unjust.� The dorm’s name recently came under fire after former UT and current University of Denver law professor Thomas D. Russell published a 48-page report criticizing the naming, subsequently attracting national media attention. In response to the pressure, UT formed a 21-member committee of students, faculty, alumni and community leaders, and held closeddoor meetings. This discussion will be opened to the public Tuesday to help the group form a recommendation by the end of the month. While some have argued that Simkins’ name should remain in order to preserve both the good and the bad of UT’s history, others have asked that Fontaine’s name should be added to or should entirely replace Simkins’. “[The Simkins name] is a black eye for the school,� Fontaine’s great-grandson Eddie Hudspeth said. “The school is now fully integrated. We really need to turn the page and show the foresight that blacks had by having the school here.� Along with helping found the University, Fontaine ran one of six
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Clayton Christopher and Chad Auler, co-founders of Deep Eddy Sweet Tea Vodka, brandish bottles of their Austin-centric beverage in the middle of the distillery where their sweet tea vodka is produced.
composed of individuals who devote their time and resources to protecting and improving Deep Eddy and its facilities. Christopher said the new company will continue to feature a charitable component of their product. The vodka is now widely available in Austin, Houston and Dallas, as well as many other towns throughout the state. “Right now, we’re super-focused on Texas,� Auler said. “We will not go outside of Texas until we’ve dominated it.� If you feel like trying the Austin-made sweet tea vodka, Auler and Christopher have a few Deep Eddy Sweet Tea Vodka cocktail suggestions for the summer.
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String group puts a jazzy touch on classic rock favorites By Justin Sedgwick Daily Texan Staff In a music-saturated city like Austin, where popularity and respect are difficult to obtain, violist Will Taylor has had no problem making a name for himself. After graduating from Austin High
School and the UT Butler School of Music in 1987 while playing jazz fusion in Sixth Street clubs on the weekend, Taylor has become a prime example of a homegrown Austin musician. “The idea of collaborating with amazing, locally popular folk artists in a way
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Will Taylor, Brandy Zdan and Marc Utter of Will Taylor & Strings Attached practice for their upcoming concert at the Central Presbyterian Church on Saturday, where they will perform reworkings of Beatles songs off Let It Be.
that would intermingle with my jazz and classical sensibilities was really exciting,� Taylor said. “Strings Attached has become a musical playground for me where folk and jazz and rock and classical all collide.� Taylor’s current project, Will Taylor and Strings Attached, consists of Taylor on viola, Steve Zirkel on bass and muted jazz trumpet, Jason McKenzie on percussion, Shawn Sanders performing with a Ph.D. in cello and Glenn Rexach on guitar. The group has performed with popular Austin musicians Eliza Gilkyson and Slaid Cleaves, as well as nationally acclaimed artists such as Shawn Colvin, Ian Moore and Pearl Jam during its Austin City Limits taping. Each member of Strings Attached provides his own musical sensibility that forms an intimate connection with the audience. “We wanted to get away from the sort of jock playing mentality of straightahead jazz — play more simply, with more space and dynamics, and put the focus on the song and the impact of its meaning,� Taylor said. “It was a nice change to face the audience more and perform more externally, as opposed to approaching music more individually and more inwardly.� The group performs at an eclectic range of venues, including Ruta Maya
Coffee House on South Congress, The Uptown Marble Theater in Marble Falls and St. David’s Episcopal Church, an eloquent chapel that has remained a key spiritual facet of Austin culture since 1869. “We love to play to a listening audience in a concert or festival setting, where people come specifically to focus on the music, inspired solos and mistakes and all,� Taylor said. “But we also enjoy the casual, low-pressure shows where we’re more of a backdrop. You can literally feel people unwinding from their workweek. We play at private parties and weddings, on rafts on [Lady Bird] Lake, in hospitals, around campfires, you name it.� With deep Austin roots and close connections to UT, Strings Attached is familiar with the financial controversy surrounding the Cactus Cafe. The group recognizes the importance of the cafe, but has taken a different view from other musicians by not pointing fingers at the UT administration. “It’s a thrill to play in such a lovely venue. But I also think it’s unfair to simply blame the establishment,� Taylor said. “It’s as much the performers’ and the fans’ responsibility to come up with more creative ways to draw people in. The Cactus is really about a community of folks. The community and name can continue
to exist independent of its physical location and financial support.� This summer, Strings Attached is performing a classic rock series, reworking hits and concept albums from bands such as The Police, Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin in the style of a brisk, smooth jazz performance. For its next show, Strings Attached is revamping The Beatles’ Let It Be and will feature three singers, two male and one female, allowing for unusual and terrific vocal arrangements that are sure to enhance The Beatles’ work. “For us, it’s never about recreating the music the same way you’re used to hearing it,� Taylor said. “It’s about taking classic folk and rock artists — brilliant artists — and breathing something slightly innovative and interpretive into their music.� WHAT: Will Taylor & Strings Attached, “Let It Be� WHERE: Central Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Eighth St. WHEN: Saturday at 8 p.m. WEB: stringsattached.org TICKETS: Start at $10
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FOOTBALL
Longhorn legend coaches kids
Vince Young gives advice, teaches skills to children at annual football camp By Austin Ries Daily Texan Staff Vince Young stopped him after taking just one drop-step. T h e 8 - y e a r- o l d h a d a p proached the former Longhorn during a group water break on the St. Michael’s Catholic Academy football field, where the two were talking about football. The boy made a comment about his performance in the 2005 national championship game, and Young, dressed in blue athletic shorts, a white shirt and a backward Titans visor, just smiled before asking the boy to show him what he learned in the quarterback drills. “Nu uh,” Young said. “Show me how you’re holding the ball. “There you go, now you’re ready.” The boy again took his three drop-steps as Young shouted, “Keep the ball high!” and he threw the ball toward a crowd of boys waiting to snatch it out of the air. “Now you look like a quarterback,” Young said. It was just one of the many moments at Young’s third annual football camp Saturday, where the Longhorn legend ran drills with, coached and high-fived more than 300 kids to give back to the Austin community. Young became a legend during his three years at Texas. “It’s what it’s all about — kids first,” Young said. “[There are a] lot of talented kids out here, and they are the next generation, so you want to give them the basic skills.” The kids began the morning with agility drills, quickly running, shuffling and moving through cones and other objects. Some kids were so small that their shirts hung almost to their knees. Others appeared to be nearing middle school age. Some talented, some just learning. All receiving coaching and tips from an NFL quarterback. “Some have probably never played before, and you have some that have, so you want to give them different techniques,” Young said. “Teach them coachable habits so they can go out
SIDELINE MLB Interleague Play Texas 5 Houston 4 LA Angels 1 Chi Cubs 12 Oakland 3 St. Louis 2 Cleveland 3 Pittsburgh 5 Minnesota 4 Philadelphia 1
WORLD CUP Group A Mexico
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Group B Argentina Photos by Phillip Tran | Daily Texan Staff
Above, Former Longhorn and current Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young speaks out to the children who attended his third annual football camp at St. Michael’s Catholic Academy on Saturday. Below, Young serves pizza to the camp’s attendees. and perform at the level they want to perform at.” Toward the middle of the field, Young was helping an older coach — who was wearing a gray T-shirt, blue shorts and a worn-out khaki fishing hat — take kids through one of many agility drills, reminding them to stay low and always listen to the coach. On another side, former Longhorn and Houston Texan offensive guard Kasey Studdard ran lineman drills, showing the kids how to explode off the line of scrimmage to properly block an opponent. “It’s good to be out here talking with the kids,” Studdard said. “This just shows you that [Young] wants to give back. His whole life, he didn’t have this, so it’s good he sees he can make a difference in the community
with his actions.” The one-day camp provided the kids with high-level instruction from high school coaches and NFL players, lunch, a camp T-shirt, a goodie bag and an autographed photo from Vince Young. It’s an entirely different offseason for Young this summer. After falling to backup quarterback for the entire 2008 season, Young watched his team lose its first six games in 2009 before coach Jeff Fisher announced Young would replace Kerry Collins. Young went on to win eight of his 10 starts. “I’m feeling confident and more comfortable about the offense, team-wise and the organization,” Young said. “More at home like I was here at Texas.” While Young feels he is finally feeling at home in Nashville, his former teammate, Studdard,
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Group C Slovenia U.S.A. England Algeria offered his own support. “He looked good last year, but they are going to lose two games this year to Houston,” Studdard said, smiling. “I hope he plays well, but he won’t get the ‘W.’” The camp was about giving back
to the community and teaching skills, but Young wanted to remind all the kids what the biggest part of the game was. Each time a group moved on to another drill, it huddled up and broke with one word: attitude.
Group D Ghana Germany
WORLD CUP
Victorious Brazil, Paraguay dominate as Italy struggles By Naishadh Bhonsle Daily Texan Staff
Paraguay 2, Slovakia 0
With both teams looking for a win after first-round draws, Sunday’s early game in Bloemfontein was a fairly open one and produced some exciting moments. Both teams knew a win would put them in a good position in the group, with all teams tied with one point after the first round. In the end, it was Paraguay who took advantage of its opportunities.
Paraguay went ahead in the 27th minute after a defensive mistake allowed Lucas Barrios to collect the ball outside the Slovakian penalty box, cut inside and play a nice ball to Enrique Vera, who curled the ball past the Slovakian keeper into the bottom-left corner. The Paraguayans doubled their advantage in the 86th minute with a left-footed blast from Cristian Riveros just outside the penalty box.
Italy 1, New Zealand 1
After Paraguay’s win earlier in
the day, the pressure was on defending world champion Italy to produce a win over the 78thranked minnows from New Zealand. But in a stunning match filled with chances, New Zealand took an unlikely lead from Shane Smeltz’s controversial goal, which resulted from a free kick. The early goal meant Italy had time to come from behind. And two minutes after Riccardo Montolivo hit the post from outside the box, Vincenzo Iaquinta scored from the penalty spot after Daniele De Rossi was pulled down in the box from a corner kick. Italy began to dominate possession from then on, but with missed chances on both goals, the game ended with the points shared. The result was a historic one for New Zealand, which recorded its second-ever point in World Cup competition.
Brazil 3, Ivory Coast 1
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Brazil’s Felipe Melo, top, heads the ball during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Brazil and the Ivory Coast.
Group G favorite Brazil had a lot of pressure to show why it’s the No. 1-ranked team after an unconvincing 2-1 win over North Korea in its last game. Against the Ivory Coast, though, two brilliantly finished goals from Luis Fabiano made the difference. The first came from some impressive dribbling from Kaká, with a neat pass putting Fabiano through to finish from a tight angle. The second half produced a much more entertaining display, with Fabiano twisting (unseen to the referee, with a hand ball) to finally volley home to make it 2-0. Brazil then added a third goal with Elano latching onto a precise pass from Kaká to finish from close range, ending the game as a contest at 3-0. The Ivory Coast added a consolation goal from Didier Drogba, who caught the Brazilian defense off guard to header home from close range.
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Playing catch with dad brings valuable lessons
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quantity and quality — all you know is you want someBy Chris Tavarez thing. Those games of catch gave me everything I needed: Daily Texan time with my dad. Columnist Ray Kinsella taught us the importance of catch with Dad in “Field of Dreams” when he You’re never too old for a turned a chunk of his farm, his game of catch with your dad. family’s only source of income, And you’re never too old to into a baseball field because a learn something from a good voice in his head told him that if game of catch with him, either. he did, “he will come.” That enAs a little kid, the games of tire movie — one of the greatcatch I played with my dad est sports movies of all time — taught me more than I ever is based on one man’s chance could have imagined. Those to right all the wrongs he had games with Dad taught me a made with his dad with a simple lot about life. game of catch. I learned how That scene at the to deal with end, when he fifailure, how to nally gets that work through last game of toss it with pain with the ghost tience and Tossing the ball with of his dad, is so how to overmy dad helped forge simple — it’s come it with just Kinsella and the rest of my life. perseverance. his dad playing The fivecatch on a diayard slant mond with his routes that I’d daughter and cut off at the wife watching. driveway and But the scene is the games of so strong that it long toss at the middle school can bring grown men to tears. helped turn me into the per- Everyone wants to have that one son I am today. last game of catch with Dad. Tossing the ball with my Fortunately for me, I’m dad helped forge the rest of still able play catch with my my life. dad, and every time I get the From as far back as I can re- chance to, I do. It gives me a member, I was always play- chance to forget about deading, watching or talking about lines and grades and allows sports with my dad, and that me to be a kid again, when created a love of sports so in- my biggest concern is catchtense that I wanted to dedi- ing the ball and getting it cate the rest of my life to talk- back to him. ing about them. So, hopefully you were able More importantly, though, to forget about your problems playing catch taught me yesterday with a good game about my dad, and allowed of catch with Dad. And if not, me to spend time with him. make sure you don’t make the When you’re a kid, you don’t same mistake Kinsella did, know the difference between and get it in while you can.
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Group F Paraguay Italy
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Group G Brazil Ivory Coast
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Group H Chile Switzerland
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