Longhorn Life December edition by The Daily Texan

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Editor’s Note It’s crazy that this semester is almost over and even crazier that my time at Longhorn Life is coming to a close. It seems like just yesterday I was applying for the copy editing internship I got last fall, and now I’m ending my chapter as editor after a year and a half with the publication. Talk about bittersweet. A lot of what I’ve learned over the years — as a writer, editor, and most of all, a stu-

dent — is that true success is based not only on what you learn in the classroom but also the experiences and advice you earn through jobs and internships. Working at Longhorn Life has truly been an invaluable experience. With that said, it only seemed appropriate that my final edition as editor be focused on giving students the advice they need to land their ultimate

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dream jobs before and after graduation. From work-worthy styling tips (PAGE 12) to the pros and cons of unpaid internships (PAGE 11), we’ve included everything you need to know when applying this winter break. Several Longhorns even shared their dream job experiences and the great advice they’ve gotten from professionals in Fortune 100 companies such as NBC and Google (PAGE 13).

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However first things first: making the grade on your final exams. In preparation for the worst time of the semester, we talked to professors David and Rosa Schnyer to get their advice on how to get a better grade (PAGE 5). If you ‘re a little more superstitious, check out our guest interview with UT’s good luck charm, the albino squirrel (PAGE 8). And for the hours or days you’re bound to spend

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Special Editions Editor Emily Morgan Assistant Special Editions Editor Greer Gaddie Copy Editor Alison Killian Designers Jacqui Bontke, Felimon Hernandez, Daniel Hublein, Bailey Sullivan Writers Shantanu Banerjee, Jeana Bertoldi, Channing Holman, Ali Killian, Paloma Lenz, Nathalie Lumang, Mira Milla, Katie Noriega, Megan Smith, Sara Tapfer, Alex Vickery Photographers Katrina Funtanilla, Courtney James, Chelsea Jackson, Joyce Isleta, Alejandro Silveyra, Trisha Seelig, Monica Zhang Cover Design Felimon Hernandez

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Fuel your mind

Good Eats Quiet snacks

Explore Road trips: five Texas trips

Feature December grad tips

Feature Will work for free

Director Jalah Goette Advertising Advisor CJ Salgado Campus & National Sales Rep Joan Bowerman Broadcast & Events Manager Carter Goss Student Manager Morgan Haenchen Student Assistant Manager Ted Moreland Student Account Executives Hunter Chitwood, Zach Congdon, Jake Dworkis, Ivan Meza, Rohan Needel, Trevor Nelson, Diego Palmas, Paola Reyes, Ted Sniderman, Stephanie Vajda Student Lead Generators Gabby Garza, Jennifer Howton Student Classifieds Clerk Nick Cremona Event Coordinator Lindsey Hollingsworth Special Editions & Production Coordinator Abby Johnston Senior Graphic Designer Felimon Hernandez Student Graphic Designers Jacqui Bontke, Sara Gonzalez, Bailey Sullivan

Style Notes Dress successful, not stuffy

Feature Profile: dream internships

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Spotlight LOVE THAT STYLE!

Showcasing students around campus by Shantanu Banerjee photos by Monica Zhang

Demetrius White

Hannah Powers

American studies sophomore

social work freshman

This faithful GQ fashion follower believes men should always dress their best. For White, it’s all about taking risks. Based on his bold outfit he knows just what risks are worth taking. Style pet peeve: poorlyfitted suits

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CHATTER Sanjai Sabu nutrition freshman

With fashion inspiration from Pinterest and blogs, Powers is up-to-date on all the latest fall trends. This comfy outfit will keep her warm - once winter finally arives!

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I’ll burn my review papers, sell my textbooks and pay Sixth Street a visit. Then I’m making a trip home to Dallas so I can throw away what I couldn’t on campus.

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Wearing: Zara shirt, Urban Outfitters jacket, Anthropologie leggings and Aldo head wrap

Wearing: Zara blazer and maroon skinny jeans, Topman chain necklace and Urban Outfitters sunglasses.

Keira Ashpaugh biology freshman

WHAT’S IN YOUR BAG?

JOSE GALVAN physics senior

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I’m going to go home, relax and enjoy my free time away from studying. I’ll celebrate with my friends because we’ll all be back.

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This soon-to-be graduate is fully prepared for “hell week” this semester. While most of us spend our time figuring out how to procrastinate another day, Galvan hit the books early this year to help secure a good grade in his integral calculus class. And with a notebook full of problem sets and seven pencils, it looks like he’s on his way. Take that, senioritis!

Bijesh Subedi psychology freshman

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I’m going skydiving. I’ll also spend time with my dog and buy him the biggest bone from PetSmart.

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How will you celebrate the end of the semester?

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WINTER EVENTS

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Annual Lights of Love 5K and Family Fun Run, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Mueller Browning Hangar

12/11

Chanukah in the Hood, a pre-Chanukah celebration, noon to 3:30 p.m., Central Market

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Armadillo Christmas Bazaar, an art fair and music festival rolled into one, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Palmer Events Center

12/16

Trail of Lights, nightly Dec. 16 through Dec. 23, Zilker Park

01/06

Seasonal Cooking: Winter Stews and Soups + Pressure Canning Soups, a cooking class, 2 p.m., nourishingsoups.eventbrite.com

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GetFit! 2013, free fitness event, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m., Ballet Austin’s Butler Dance

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STUDY BREAKS

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EIGHT HARPS A-PLAYING

SONGS OF THE SEASON

Dec. 6, noon to 1 p.m. | FAL 2.204

Dec. 7, noon to 1 p.m. | West Mall

Stop by the UT Harp Ensemble’s endof-the-year performance to enjoy an hour of the best holiday songs. This is a great way to support our outstanding musicians and take a much-needed break from studying. Admission is free

Get ready to embrace the holiday season with a few sing-a-longs. It’s the perfect way to express your cheer for the holidays (and the end of a long semester). This tradition allows students to sing-along with the Butler School of Music choir while enjoying a cup of hot chocolate.

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Dec. 10 -11, 11 p.m. to 12 a.m.

The days leading up to final exams can be stressful and emotionally draining, so be sure to head over to the PCL to relax with a man’s best friend. The Austin Dog Alliance will have their therapy dogs, Ozzy and Buddy, on-site to help students de-stress while preparing for finals.

For students that live in Jester Center, resident assistants will be hosting study breaks for its busy residents during the two dead days. This is a great way to take a break from the books, get to know your neighbors and de-stress while rocking out on Guitar Hero.

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and Rosa Schnyer offer quick tips for a better grade Fuel your mind David Kicking your brain into finals gear can be rough. If you find yourself feeling sluggish as you try to memorize history facts you learned back in August, heed this advice from husband and wife David and Rosa Schnyer, UT professors in the School of Nursing and College of Liberal Arts’ department of psychology, respectively. David Schnyer’s first piece of advice is to keep your sleep schedule consistent. You don’t necessarily need to get 10 hours of sleep each night, but going to bed and waking up at the same time every day aids in regulating your mood and improving your overall cognitive functioning, which is a brain boost you may need while studying. “There’s enough work in sleep and consolidation of memory to indicate that sleep plays an important role in learning,” Schnyer said. The consistency of your sleep pattern matters more than the amount of sleep because the pattern regulates your circadian rhythm, or your body’s biological processes that repeat at 24-hour intervals. Your circadian rhythm syncs with your pattern of sleep and wake, meaning you need to go to sleep and wake up at the same times to keep your circadian rhythm in check. According to Schnyer, you are better able to exercise

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cognitive control when your circadian rhythm is regulated, which will help you stay focused and crush your exams. Schnyer’s second recommendation is one that makes coffee addicts cringe: limit your caffeine intake. As college kids, it’s almost our economic duty to send Starbucks’ profits skyhigh, but drinking large amounts of caffeine can be harmful for your body. “[Drinking a lot of caffeine] is actually one of the worst things that you can do. The neurotransmitter systems that are boosted by caffeine will actually [end up] inhibiting the types of neurotransmitters that you need to perform at optimal levels cognitively,” Schnyer said. Don’t worry, you won’t have to throw your coffee pot into the garbage — to keep your brain at its sharpest for finals, moderate your intake and just make sure you don’t overdo it on the espresso. As far as what you should eat, Rosa Schnyer suggests high-quality proteins and foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids and polyphenols. These foods will stimulate your cognitive functioning and help your brain perform well while studying and taking your exams. If you like to snack while you study, Schnyer suggests grabbing a power bar that’s high in protein rather than high in sugar or eating some walnuts or pecans,

which are both well-known sources of protein. Eating small meals frequently throughout the day will keep your brain stimulated. You can get omega-3s from foods like fish and pumpkin seeds, and your polyphenols, which specifically promote memory and learning, from fresh fruits and vegetables. For some extra polyphenol action, Schnyer suggests pairing your meals with a cup of green tea and treating yourself to small servings of highcocoa, low-sugar dark chocolate. “What you don’t want to do is eat a lot of white flour and refined sugar, because that makes your thinking and memory very sluggish,” Schnyer said. So, put down the chips and cookies and grab a handful of berries to fuel your mind while you prepare for your exams. “The mind is a part of the body, and to the extent that the body is healthy, the mind will also be at its optimal performance,” David Schnyer said. While you’re doing your best to get through finals, remember that you need to take care of your body first for the good grades to follow.

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Good Eats

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Embrace your inner foodie

Quiet snacks by Megan Smith photo by Joyce Isleta After what seems like hours, you finally find an open seat at the crowded PCL. It’s finals time and everyone is scrambling to find the perfect spot to set up camp for the hours of studying that lie ahead. Just as you take out your textbook to start reading the eight chapters you need to know for the exam, your focus is interrupted by an obnoxious sound — CRUNCH! The guy in the next cubicle is loudly chewing his chips, disturbing you and everyone else around.

Don’t be that guy. Endless studying can make for hungry stomachs, but choosing the right food. By bringing a quiet snack, you save yourself embarrassment while being courteous to your neighbors. Try this healthy recipe for almond blueberry muffins to satisfy your cravings while studying. Blueberries and almonds are both proven to help improve memory function and mental clarity, things every student could use a little more of during finals. ALMOND BLUEBERRY MUFFINS Source: Deconstructing the Home Makes 18 muffins Ingredients: — 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour

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4. Add in yogurt, eggs, milk and almond extract. Stir until well-combined. Mixture should be very thick. 5. Fold in blueberries and almonds. 6. Fill prepared muffin tins ¾ full with mixture. Sprinkle tops with cinnamon if desired. 7. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven and serve warm or let cool. Enjoy!

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Explore

Road trips: Five Texas destinations by Sara Tapfer

Not everyone can go home for the holidays. For out-of state or foreign students, getting back can be costly and a hassle during a busy travel season. Fortunately, you don’t need to go far to find the perfect holiday escape. Texas offers a number of scenic towns rich in history, exhibits and nature. We’ve put together a list of the top five destinations perfect for either a simple day trip or a short weekend getaway. These spots won’t be overrun with tourists, and you won’t have to break the bank getting there. Load up with a camera, friends and a tank of gas to enjoy the Lone Star state, whether for a day or a weekend away from bustling Austin.

Boerne

Alpine

Roanoke

One-and-a-half hours from Austin

Six hours from Austin

Pronounced like “Bernie,” this small town of 10,000 people is nestled away in the Texas Hill Country. Established in 1849, it was named after Ludwig Börne, a Jewish German author and publicist. Boerne is known for its small-town charm and spirited display during the holiday season, complete with hot chocolate and horsedrawn carriages on Main Street. Brothers of the Flame, a fire-dancing group, line the street corners. Notable people from Boerne include actress Hilary Duff and wrestling star “Stone Cold” Steve Austin.

“The Heart of Big Bend” is located 26 miles east of artist hub Marfa. This small town is the perfect place to escape the city streetlights, a go-to for vacationers who appreciate being close to nature and enjoy camping. Be sure to save some time for the drive through West Texas, more suited for a longer weekend rather than a day jaunt. But Big Bend State Park is also a two-hour drive from Alpine, ideal for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The Big Bend area provides the perfect opportunity for a break appreciate the simpler things.

Foodies unite! Roanoke is known as the “Unique Dining Capital of Texas.” Located near the Dallas-Fort Worth area, it’s home to the Tom Thumb Food & Pharmacy and United Supermarkets distribution centers. Its nickname is spurred from the number of independent restaurants located on Roanoke’s Oak Street. Although remote, it’s ideal for the stereotypical Southern epicurean. In addition to the numerous restaurants, Roanoke offers a hotel the infamous duo Bonnie and Clyde once resided in during the 1930s.

Three-and-a-half hours from Austin

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Q&A with the albino squirrel by guest writer Nick Mehendale

s everyone gears up for finals, Longhorn Life thought we’d stop by and chat with the one and only Albino Squirrel about his holiday plans this year and if there really is any truth behind the myth that you will get an A if you see him before an exam.

Longhorn Life: Before we get into it, how’re you doing today? Albino Squirrel: Some days it’s hard to tell, you know?

always happy to see you. You know, the whole idea that they’ll get an A if they do? AS: You know what also gets you an A? Studying. I’m sorry. I don’t mean to come off as rude. I very much care for the students here, and I want them all to succeed or at least have a taste of what success feels like before life inevitably strangles the hope from their naïve little heads. LL: Ok, we’ll get back to this. Um, let’s see here… What are you planning for the holiday break? AS: Oh, well, I was planning on taking some time off and getting together with my family to celebrate Kwanza. LL: Really? AS: Yes, really. What? I can’t celebrate Kwanza because I’m albino? Is that what you’re saying? That would be racist if I had a race. LL: What do you mean by that? AS: Nevermind. Let’s just get on with the interview.

AS: There really isn’t. I mean, I’m a squirrel, you know? What is there to say?

LL: All right then. So what do you think it is about you that has made you such a campus icon? AS: Well, I’d like to say it’s my winning personality, but we both know that’s not true. I would probably say it’s the terrible congenital disorder that makes me unable to produce pigment.

LL: Well, it must be fun to be unique. No other squirrel on campus gets that much attention. What’s it like? AS: What’s what like? Being looked at as a freak by everyone who comes in contact with you? To stand on the periphery of society looking in as an outsider because of your cursed, pale appearance? LL: That’s not what I was getting at. People are

LL: I think there’s more to you than that.

LL: No, that’s not it at all. I just mean that I don’t know a lot of people who celebrate Kwanza. That’s all. AS: Oh, well in that case, it’s a really beautiful time. Why don’t you join my family in the festivities this year? LL: I’m actually pretty busy right now… You know, with the economy the way it is and everything… AS: What? LL: Huh? Anyway, when you’re not too busy being

a campus-wide icon, what are some of your hobbies? AS: I don’t have a lot of free time now, but whenever I get a chance I like to decoupage and Facebook stalk my ex-wife’s new husband. LL: Um… Decoupage. That’s very interesting. How did you get into that? AS: My ex-wife turned me on to it right before she taught me that love is dead. LL: Going back to the UT legend that surrounds you. Do you think there’s any merit to it? AS: Ok, I didn’t want to talk about this, but yes. It’s completely true.

LL: Really? That’s fascinating! Tell me more. AS: No, of course it’s not true. I’m a squirrel with a genetic disorder, not a magician. Did you know that if you see a cat with sickle-cell anemia your textbooks will be cheaper next semester? Give me a break. LL: Okay then. Do you have anything else to add? AS: Yes. Don’t forget to like my page on Facebook. Also, follow me on Twitter (@lindsaylohan) and Instagram.

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December graduation adds both joy and stress to the holiday season by Ali Killian

December graduation tips from the experts

hether you’ve busted your butt to graduate a semester early, you’re cutting your victory lap in half or you happen to be graduating right on time, heading out into the “real world” right before the holidays can be nerve-wracking. One of the biggest decisions you’ll make as a fall graduate is whether to start working right away or wait and see if your chances of securing a job improve in May. The job market changes depending on many factors including your specific area of study, so speak with your college’s career advisors before making plans for life after graduation. Graduating in the fall has its advantages, like entering the work world as the new corporate fiscal year begins. This means that new positions can arise as companies manipulate their budgets, according to College of Communication career services manager Debbie Kubena. You’ll want to throw your hat in the ring early in case new positions become available, so don’t delay applying and setting up interviews. Both Kubena and Robert Vega, the assistant director for Liberal Arts Career Services, agree that the holiday season can slow down the workload for some companies, which leaves them more time to focus on filling open positions. One disadvantage Kubena warns graduates about is the temptation to delay their job search. Take advantage of the extra time and get ahead of those in your field graduating in May by beginning

Debbie Kubena, College of Communication career services manager

Robert Vega, assistant director for Liberal Arts Career Services

1. Don’t wait until January to start your job search.

1. Meet with career services to ensure your resume and cover letter(s) are polished and ready for applications.

2. Be smart about your search. Don’t send out hundreds of resumes in the hopes of catching someone’s eye. Pick several positions you’re interested in and pursue them.

to look for a job as soon as possible. “Many unemployed candidates halt their job search over the holidays for a variety of reasons — the myth that hiring stops during the holidays, their own holiday activities, even the belief that they should wait and start fresh in January — and this can give a December job-seeker an advantage,” Kubena said. Michael Dean, an administrative associate for recruiting and career services support in the College of Education, agrees that December graduates should use the spring semester to apply for jobs, considering those graduating in May are usually more focused on finishing their degrees than searching for a full-time job. What happens if you do secure a job, but you won’t start until after May commencement? You won’t have classes to take, so how you spend that time is entirely up to you. You can choose to relax and blow off steam, or “it may be helpful to consider the question, ‘How can I use this time to build my skills set in ways that will benefit my future employ-

er?’” Vega suggested. “After assessing their resources and needs, students can judiciously approach the options for their six-month interim.” Also, if they’re interested, December graduates can participate in the university-wide commencement ceremony in May, because there won’t be one for fall graduation. All you have to do is talk to the convocation representative in your college or school to have your attendance approved. Graduation is the time to celebrate your accomplishments and begin a new chapter in life. For some, you will only graduate from college once, and although you may feel nervous about finding a job, take a quick break from the stress on Dec. 8 and 9 to enjoy commencement weekend. After all, the university is celebrating you.

3. Before you leave for the holidays, go to your career services center to fine-tune your resume and work on your interviewing skills. 4. Check in with your contacts now and let them know that you are in the job market. 5. Be patient, proactive and positive.

2. Create or update your LinkedIn profile so it reflects your background and the field you are interested in pursuing. 3. Never miss out on an opportunity to network. Talk to family and friends about your job search over the holidays — you never know who might have valuable information or connections. 4. Google yourself and clean up your online image, which includes monitoring Facebook privacy settings. 5. Find out what you can do to gain experience and be a stronger candidate for the positions you’re pursing. Use online tutorials or take an informal class to increase your skill set.

Michael Dean, administrative associate for recruiting and career services support in the College of Education 1. Network. When recruiters come to UT, usually it’s the same recruiter visiting time after time. If students are able to go and speak with them, the recruiters will know what their major is by the time they’re seniors. 2. Be consistent with the formatting of your resume. There are different templates you can use, so just make sure it’s all the same. 3. References. Make sure that your references know you’re using them. 4. Practice interviewing. Practice the standard questions in the mirror and get familiar with those. That way you’ll be ready when you have the interview.

Commencement Activities College graduation is a milestone in every student’s life, and the 2012 fall graduates will have Saturday, Dec. 8 and Sunday, Dec. 9 to celebrate it. Commencement, the university-wide recognition of graduates that takes place in front of the Tower, only happens in May, but December graduates are welcome to participate in the spring commencement ceremony if they want to be recognized in a group with their fellow college graduates. Those interested can contact their college’s convocation representative for more information. As for fall commencement weekend, the Tower itself will be orange with “12” displayed on all sides to honor the graduates on both Saturday and Sunday. Because graduates are only recognized in groups during commencement, the colleges host their own convocations during both fall and spring graduations to recognize them individually. The manner in which they are recognized depends on

the college and its traditions. Also, some convocations are not solely for undergraduates; all colleges except education, fine arts, liberal arts and geosciences will recognize both their departing undergraduate and graduate students. You can check your college’s website for information regarding its specific convocation. In addition to the convocations, the UT alumni group, the Texas Exes, will host a celebration for fall graduates called The Great Texas Ex-it. The alumni group will provide a free glass of champagne and other refreshments for fall graduates and their families in the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Convocations Schedule:

Saturday, Dec. 8 9 a.m.: Engineering - Frank Erwin Center Nursing - Bass Concert Hall Social Work - Hogg Auditorium Noon: Communication - Frank Erwin Center Education - Bass Concert Hall 1 p.m.: Geosciences - McCullough Theatre 3 p.m.: Fine Arts - Hogg Auditorium Liberal Arts - Frank Erwin Center 6:30 p.m.: Architecture - Goldsmith Hall Gallery

Sunday, Dec. 9 10 a.m.: Business - Frank Erwin Center 2:30 p.m.: Natural Sciences - Frank Erwin Center

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ROAD TRIPS, continued from page 7 Grapevine

Crystal Beach

Named for the native grapes found in the surrounding land, Grapevine’s motto is “Aged to perfection.” Recently numerous wineries have opened, great for students 21 and older to visit. Grapevine Wine Tours offer daily shuttle visits to three of the area’s most acclaimed wineries. The trip includes lunch or dinner, tasting at the wineries and a tour of the historic downtown Grapevine. During the holidays the town center is also decorated with lights and ornaments, and Santa and his reindeer even pay a visit. Only three-and-a-half hours away, Grapevine would make for a great day trip during the holidays.

A sun-soaked beach trip might seem strange for the middle of winter, but who are we kidding? It’s still 80 degrees outside (bless you, Texas)! For those who love the beach but not the crowds, Crystal Beach, also known as Patton, is a great option. It’s located on the Bolivar Peninsula in Galveston County, a more secluded part of town. If you enjoy camping and bonfires, Crystal Beach is your ideal destination. However, at nearly five hours away, Crystal Beach would most likely have to be a weekend destination. There is a bed and breakfast not too far away called Out By the Sea Bed and Breakfast, the perfect place to relax for a weekend.

Three-and-a-half hours from Austin

Four-and-a-half hours from Austin

Longhorn Life tip: If you don’t have access to a car, try taking a cheap trip using MegaBus. The Austin station now has seven Texas destinations, including Houston, Dallas and San Antonio. Cheap fares and flexible schedules allow for a wealth of opportunities for under $10. Just remember to book as far in advance as possible, and try to keep an open mind for departure and arrival times.

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Crystal Beach at sunrise

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Will work for free

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Are unpaid internships OK? by Jeana Bertoldi

Internships have long been essential components internship,” Iagulli said. “But there are some students in fall of 2011, said that while she gained experience in her position she believes that a paid internship would have of education. Although internships give students the unpaid internships that just rave about their experience.” Iagulli also said that the likelihood of a student’s been much more ideal. opportunity to immerse themselves in the fields of their “At the time I got what I needed — the school credit — choice and gain firsthand knowledge and skills, more internship being paid depends on the field he or she and more frequently companies are unable to pay them. has chosen. She indicated students with majors like but now, looking back, I think that a paid internship would have been better,” Kang said. “I didn’t have a horrible Instead they employ people who can receive college time, but some of my friends in unpaid internships credit in lieu of monetary compensation—a practice felt like they were being used.” that has raised ethical dilemmas. According to Iagulli, the best way for students to “These days, everybody works for free,” said Ann ensure a good experience, regardless of whether Choi, a first-year journalism graduate student. they will be paid or not, is to choose their employers Choi has had two internship experiences – one as an undergraduate at Texas Student Media and - Tara Iaguilli carefully and look for those who are likely to practice good ethics when it comes to their interns. one this semester at Texas Monthly. Only her latest director of career services, School of Information As for the lack of paid internships in some fields, internship was paid. many students are accepting the situation but are “Both were beneficial but in different ways,” Choi also hopeful for change. said. “Because I was getting paid [at Texas Monthly], I “I can’t complain, but I can wish and hope that they’ll mathematics or accounting are usually paid, whereas felt a lot more responsible.” see it as a worthy cause,” Choi said. Tara Iagulli, director of career services at the School of students studying liberal arts are not. “Sometimes the more artistic [positions] don’t pay,” she Information and formerly the senior career advisor at the College of Natural Sciences, has heard similar feedback said, “It’s more accepted in the industry.” But are students OK with not getting paid? Mary Kang, a from students after internships. “Students report feeling more legitimate at a paid UT graduate who had a video production internship in the

“Sometimes the artistic [positions] don’t pay. It’s more accepte in the industry.”

Internship Tips according to Tara Iagulli, director of career services at UT’s School of Information 1.

Start with your university. Look on your college’s career board, Hire a Longhorn and Access UT for positions. This is not only the easiest way to find internships but also maximizes your chances of finding a useful, legitimate one. 2. Identify organizations that you would like to work for. Contact them and ask them about internship positions. 3. Find a mentor to help. Your college’s career center has advisors who can help you with the internship process 4. Write a good cover letter and polish your resume. Internship positions are competitive nowadays, and you need the materials you submit to stand out from the other applicants’. 5. Take it—all of it—seriously. Dedicate your time and effort from finding a position to your last day of work. 6. Prepare for your interview. Often employers will ask you tough questions that can be alarming if you haven’t prepared. 7. Maintain formality and professionalism. Even if you’re just writing an email, make sure you’re not being too casual. 8. Take ownership of your experience. Make an appointment to speak with your supervisor and explain to them what you’re hoping to gain from your internship. Often employers are willing to work with you to ensure that you have a good experience, but you have to speak up first. 9. Show up early and stay late. A lot of students think that having “flex time” means that they can arrive at work whenever they want to, but your boss will notice and might assume you’re not committed to the position. 10. Always aim to make your boss look good.

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Style notes

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Keeping the 40 acres trendy

Dress successful, not stuffy by Channing Holman

At some point during or after your college career you’ll have to trade in your Texas sweats for workplace-appropriate clothes. Making the leap between laid-back student and savvy professional can be expensive, so start by buying the basics and then adding to your wardrobe over time. Slacks and blazers tend to be overly expensive; try to work with what you already have and add a few essential pieces that are stylish and comfortable yet versatile. With hard work, this won’t be your only job or internship, so invest wisely in your new wardrobe.

NICE AND NEUTRAL Every woman needs a classic cut dress, but make sure to spice it up accordingly. This look deserves a pair of ﬁerce pumps, but at work patent leather, round-toe pumps are a comfortable alternative. The heel is high without being inappropriate, and a greater width adds to the shoe’s overall comfort. This pair of small, gold hoops is lightweight. They won’t get in the way and look great whether you wear your hair up or down. Tie the look together with a rose gold belt and simple clutch.

CARDI-CAN Cardigans can be worn with almost everything. They aren’t as heavy and restricting as blazers but are still warm and professional. This can be worn with a variety of prints and colors. Remember when shopping, cardigans should be ﬁtted, not lounge-worthy. Any neutral colored button down will work nicely with the chili-colored cardigan. Every guy needs a black belt that can be worn with multiple looks. This belt is reversible with a silver buckle. With slacks and a pair of brogues you’ll be ofﬁce ready!

Textured pleat tunic dress, $52, us.topshop.com; roundtoe pumps, $28, forever21.com; earrings, $6, forever21. com; Aldo Borell clutch, $45; skinny waist belt, $11, us.dorothyperkins.com

Cardigan, $30, amrag.com; No Retreat button up, $14, macys.com; Stone Slim chinos, $60, us.topman.com; “Fernando” brogue shoes, $110, us.topman.com; club room belt, $20, macys.com ; ﬂecked tweed bowtie, $20, urbanoutﬁtters.com

PERFECT PEPLUM Peplum is an adaptable trend that can easily be worn in the workplace and straight to happy hour. This fitted top has a modest high collar and can be paired with a skirt or trousers, pointy-toed flats and subtle jewelry for work. Wearing jeans is also a great option when appropriate. A spacious black bag accessorizes well with the outfit while keeping all your necessities close at hand. Top, $29, H&M; leather skirt, $32, H&M; tall cafe capri in wool, $79, J.Crew; burgundy flats, $39, Bakers Gretchen; Black croc large tote $44, dorotyperkins.com; Tinley Road flower stud earrings, $12, piperlime.gap.com

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dream internships victoria chamlee

music business senior | Age 21 Company: ACL Live   Location: Austin Position Title: business development intern Semester: Fall 2012

kornel rady

corporate communications and government sophomore | Age 19 Company: Office of the Governor Location: Austin Position Title: fellowship intern Semester: Fall 2012

What you liked most: Getting to work alongside people that are the best in the business, constantly furthering my knowledge and gaining experience. Whether you’re in the office listening to a conference call or helping out during a show, you’re constantly learning how to run a successful venue. The staff also takes an interest in What you liked most: The people I’ve gotten getting to know you and are always eager to help you learn and further your career. Plus, to meet. Everyone — from the governor to his chief of staff — is incredible. I have never seeing concerts every night is not a bad way to earn college credit! been in a situation where I am exposed to such influential figures on a consistent basis. What you liked least: My only regret is that there’s so much you can learn from What you liked least: Nothing. I truly enjoy everyone that you will never be able to learn everything about the internship. it all. I wish I had more time to learn from Best tip your employers gave you: everyone there, because they are a wealth of Become a great communicator. If you knowledge. can communicate effectively, you can do Best tip your employers gave you: They were anything. always available to ask questions and give Job description: Taking notes for various advice. They are super busy people running employees of the budget, planning and an extremely successful venue, and for them policy offices and creating Excel sheets to take the time to help me start my career to compare the changes in different areas and network is more valuable than any tip of the budget. Also general work with they could have given me. the legislative budget board to review Job description: Normal administrative and analyze various agencies’ legislative duties, helping with hospitality, filing riders appropriations requests in preparation for artists, performing venue set-up for for the governor’s biennial appropriation budget and the upcoming legislative session. shows, hosting our suite holders during shows, assisting with special event execution Why you think you got the job: My and helping with ticketing. I love that there participation in on-campus organizations was no typical day — I never knew what I’d like Student Government coupled with past be doing. Every job you do is important, experience in politics. because it all goes into providing the best concert experience for the audience! Why you think you got the job: My previous internship experience, education, general knowledge of their company and, above all, a genuine passion for music.

by Alex Vickery photos compiled by Chelsea Jackson

jessica huff luke fernandez

finance and radio-tv-film senior | Age 21 Company: Google Location: San Bruno, Calif. Position Title: YouTube intern Semester: Summer 2012

multimedia journalism senior | Age 22 Company: NBC News Location: Washington D.C. Position Title: intern with MSNBC’s “Andrea Mitchell Reports” Semester: Fall 2012

What you liked most: Getting to interact one-on-one with prominent political What you liked most: The company culture. journalists, the opportunity to see the inner Google strives to create a fun, innovative workings of Capitol Hill, the hands-on and comfortable work environment so its nature of NBC’s internship and going to employees will perform at their best. The events such as Supreme Court hearings and perks and work-lifestyle balance are huge press briefings at the State Department. components of the amazing culture, but the What you liked least: People in D.C. work people are truly what make it one of the best long hours and are fast-paced. During the places to work. presidential debates and the election there What you liked least: Google’s wildly were nights I wouldn’t leave the office until successful ad platform affords it the 2 a.m. and still had to come in the next opportunity to take on many side ventures. morning. While many of these ancillary ventures and Best tips your employers gave you: Don’t products are super cool, they also divert the be afraid to explore all the different areas of company’s focus. At times I wish Google your field, and take in as much news as you would cut some of its low-performing can every day. Your best skill as a journalist products that aren’t in line with its core is to simply be informed and learn how to business. listen to everything that’s going on around Best tip your employers gave you: “Don’t you. NBC has a big rule: never come into be evil.” This is the company’s motto and work without reading the news. something they consistently stress. Google Job description: Provide research, monitor taught me it’s always best to make the right news wires and help production for “Andrea morally and ethically sound decision, even if Mitchell Reports.” Attend meetings, help it means less short-term personal gain. operate social media accounts and shadow Why you think you got the job: A reporters and producers. I also produced my combination of a strong resume, diligent own digital journalism project. outreach to company employees and luck. Why you think you got the job: A lot of Google looks for certain qualities, like it was that I knew someone who knew innovation and a passion for doing the right someone who worked there. Making thing, and I was able to convey those traits in genuine connections with people in your the interview process. field is the best way to get internships and jobs. Also having a wide skills set is important for journalists. You can’t confine yourself to being a writer. The more skills you have, the easier it is for employers to find a place for you within their company.

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DON’T BE LATE FOR FINALS!

voices against violence

by the Longhorn Life staff

NOTICE OF REDUCED

SHUTTLE SERVICE

WHAT Reduced frequency of UT Shuttle Bus Service WHEN December 10–15 and 17–18, 2012 (including Saturday, December 15) WHERE All Routes DON’T blow a grade sitting at the bus stop. Shuttles will run less frequently during final exams. Please schedule your travel time accordingly. DO plan ahead. For information on how this affects your route and schedule, please call the Capital Metro Go Line at 512.474.1200 or visit us online at capmetro.org. LATE 2012–EARLY 2013 SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE SCHEDULE Dec 19 – 21, Jan 2 – 4 No School Service; PRC route will operate Dec 22 – Jan 1 and Jan 5,6,13,19 – 21 No Service Jan 7–11 Limited registration shuttle Jan 14 Spring schedule begins

The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey conducted in 2010 by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention found that more than one in three women and one in four men in the U.S. are survivors of relationship violence. To look around a room and bring faces to these statistics is often a chilling visual, but sexual and dating violence remains a prevalent stain on our culture. For the last 10 years, Voices Against Violence – an affiliate of UT’s counseling and mental health center – has provided support for victims of relationship abuse. Along with professional resources for survivors of sexual abuse and stalking, the program provides a safe outlet for proactive and reactive situations. Since opening, more than 150,000 UT employees have participated in VAV training sessions. These sessions provide participants with the skills to offer support to individuals who have suffered relationship violence and equip them with the contacts victims should turn to next. If you or a UT student you know has been a victim, know there is help. Voices Against Violence is here to provide services for survivors and allies, including individual counseling, an anonymous telephone hotline, connections to community resources and advocacy services. VAV also offers an interactive, one-hour program called “Get Sexy. Get Consent.” The group, which performs for classrooms and organizations around Austin, sheds light on how we negotiate sex, consent, boundaries and safety, and over 90 percent of past viewers say the program was useful, relevant and thought-provoking. To get involved in the fight against relationship violence on campus, you can become a VAV Peer Educator. Students are trained through a two-semester course sequence offered for academic credit. They create and perform interactive theater scenarios designed to raise awareness and educate other students on relationship abuse, sexual violence and stalking. For more information on CMHC’s Voices Against Violence, visit www.cmhc.utexas.edu/ vav or call 512-471-3515. To speak to a trained counselor anonymously, call UT’s 24-hour telephone counseling line, 512-471-CALL (2255).

KEY REASONS VICTIMS GIVE FOR STAYING IN AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP: • I’m scared of what will happen if I try to leave. • I am worried about what my friends and family will think. • I don’t have anyone to turn to. • I love my partner. I want the abuse to end, not the relationship. • I don’t believe I’ll find anyone else to date. • It’s my fault this is happening.

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Good luck on your finals! Longhorn Life wishes you the best of luck remembering which room your final is in, much less the information on the actual test. We know you’re busy studying, but breaks are important! We’ve filled pages 16 to 18 with crossword puzzles to take your mind off of ChemE but keep it warmed up in the mean time. And in case you needed a reminder of when your final exam is, here is the tentative schedule. Be sure to check online for updates. Good luck, Longhorns. We’ll see you next semester (unless you’re graduating, in which case turn to page 9)!

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64 Prefix with con 65 Sexy woman in a Beatles song 66 Inscribed pillar 67 The law has a long one 68 Bandleader Kay 69 Extinct carnivore, familiarly

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DOWN 1 ___ State (Hawaii’s nickname) 2 Film studio behind “Toy Story” and “Up” 3 Fashion 4 Brain wave readout, for short 5 “Cluck, cluck” makers 6 Monet or Manet 7 Megamistake 8 Sn, to a chemist 9 Mouse spotter’s cry 10 Say yes to 11 Troubling 12 Datebook notation 13 “___ Defeats Truman” (famous 1948 headline) 18 Enter slowly and carefully, as a parking spot 22 Many an airport shuttle 24 Play opener 26 Spiced tea 27 Telescope serviced by astronauts 29 Change significantly 31 Big inits. in fuel additives

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Across 1 Rescue op 5 100 centimes, once 10 Belgiumbased imaging company 14 Dodeca- halved 15 Fiery feeling 16 Nursery bagful 17 Balm business? 19 Mischievous Norse god 20 Bottom-of-thebarrel stuff 21 Learn by ___ 23 Yodeling tribute band’s repertoire? 27 Place for a washer and dryer: Abbr. 30 Cross one’s fingers 31 Call a game 32 R&B pioneer Johnny

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44 Land of ___ (destination in “The Pilgrim’s Progress”) 46 Play maker? 48 Heat in one’s car 50 Oxygendependent organism 51 They get canned 52 He’s inclined to agree 53 Pot holder? Down 1 Amusement 2 Saint ___ of Assisi, co-founder of the Order of Poor Ladies 3 Missal stand’s place 4 Puts off 5 Last monarch of the House of Stuart 6 Hangout for Homer 7 Family nickname 8 Ask for a donation 9 Winged runners 10 Mo. when the Civil War began 11 Tries to catch 12 Crime reporters? 13 Take orders, possibly 15 “Star Wars” extras 21 Small biters 24 Dickensian surname

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25 Only person to guest-host “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno” 27 More upscale 28 State 29 Like some photo paper 30 Gowns that are rarely worn out

31 A zebra has a short one 32 Livestock auction info 33 Vacation spot 37 Fabulous singer 39 Original scheme 40 Breathless, say 41 One beaten by an ape

43 “___ #1’s” (2005 country music album) 44 Exposed to the elements 45 13th-century composition 47 Certain cat 49 Small part of a meal

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35 Unsuave sort

61 Spot for a goatee

36 Unrefined oil 38 Conceal

39 Items checked by T.S.A. agents 40 Rugmaking apparatus

41 Target, as with a gun 42 Where one might witness a hit and run? 45 Opposite of rejects

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49 Find, as a missing person 50 Atomic bomb unit

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8 Fraction of an hr.

58 “What ___ be done?”

59 Made a rug, e.g. 60 Pig sounds

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56 Stop, as a stream

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10 What a meteor looks like in the sky 11 Zones

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12 One working out the lumps?

13 Garden watering aids 19 Wonderland girl 21 Neural activity measure, for short 24 Desertlike

25 Book between Mark and John 26 Asian desert

27 “And giving ___, up the chimney he rose”

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28 Spanish waterways 29 Hitchhiker’s digit 32 Iwo ___ 33 Eve’s mate 34 Ration (out) 36 Price 37 Masses of fish eggs 38 Leave licketysplit

40 Place to pin a tiny flag 41 Numerous 42 Summon 43 Peaks 44 Item resting on andirons

47 Desert plants

46 Stock market disaster

57 Letter add-ons, for short

45 Room just under a roof

50 Transport

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51 Prefix with directional 52 Zap

54 Ram’s mate 55 The “B” of B.S.A.

ACROSS 1 Indian tribe with a rain dance 5 Wood-shaping tool 8 Kind of tire 14 The answer to a preacher’s prayers? 15 Org. with sniffing dogs 16 Old Soviet naval base site 17 Devour 19 Some online ads 20 “You cheated!” 21 Cooler contents 23 New York’s Tappan ___ Bridge 24 Waste time playfully 28 Buffalo Bill 31 Teacher after a test, e.g. 32 “Honest” prez 33 File folder projection

35 Choice of a political party 39 Pay what’s due 41 Eat, eat, eat 42 Porky’s porcine sweetie 44 Tyrannosaurus ___ 45 Right-to-beararms org. 46 Carter’s successor 48 Chimney sweep coating 49 Hoard 54 Crude home 55 Uganda’s ___ Amin 56 Attached ___ (legalese phrase) 60 Crops up 63 Pertain to 65 Like Jim Crow laws 66 “Don’t you know who ___?”

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32 Petting zoo sound 33 Long Island town 36 It may follow directions 37 Spot for a summer nap 40 Baton Rouge campus, for short 41 Chocolate source 43 Lupino of “High Sierra” 44 Boilermaker component 45 Noted conductor whose son played TV’s Colonel Klink 49 Film villain with prosthetic hands 51 Blossom visitor 52 Wriggler in the water 53 Base for some muffins 55 Pearl sets 59 TiVo, e.g.

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60 What 17-, 26or 45-Across might say upon meeting 17-, 26or 45-Across? 62 Prefix with politics 63 Frontier abode 64 Japanese menu item 65 Designer inits. 66 In reserve 67 “Cómo ___?”

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Across 1 Blather 4 Q1 7 Ignores the teleprompter 13 Q2 14 109 acres, for Vatican City 16 Lords … or subjects 17 Over there 18 Musical interlude 19 Q3 20 Fancy basketball scores 22 Florida city, informally 24 Fighter of pirates, in brief 25 British interjection 26 “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” libation 27 Awaited someone’s arrival before going to bed

Edited by Will Shortz 30 Bygone operator of N.Y.C.’s Second Avenue El 31 Org. with a “This Just In” blog 33 Person with convictions 35 Famous higherup in admissions? 39 Departure, of a sort 40 Moderator’s domain, perhaps 42 Mother of Gobo and Faline, in children’s lit 43 Word of protest 44 Christie and others 46 Titan or Atlas, briefly 49 “___ Coming” (1969 hit) 51 Raw data, often 53 It makes many twists and turns 55 Admonition to one celebrating prematurely

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58 Something in a crumbled state in Greece? 59 Cheer 60 Cocktail party trayful 62 Big name in fashion 63 De facto national carrier since 1932 64 Boots 65 Casino in “Casino,” 1995 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 21 23 26

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Down Milk source Balthasar’s true identity, in Shakespeare Start for Friday? Practically It makes mist moist Coats removed before eating “Atonement” novelist, 2001 Wanton Pull up a seat for? Problem to face? Worries Harpsichord practice piece, maybe Delivery room shot Without attracting attention, say Stars, in a motto Sacred Hindu text Artist with the first hip-hop album to carry an explicit content sticker Table poker? Gofer’s pledge

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15 Jenna Bush ___, former first daughter

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16 Workers’ place 17 Crush, e.g.

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32 Extra-bright

41 Nickelodeon’s Stimpy, e.g. 45 Shrub also called Good thing to be meadowsweet on while working 47 Bug Dr. Seuss book 48 Hunk noted for Getting square streaking 1998 De Niro film 50 About 264 gallons with a memorable 52 Start of a wrong-way car back-up plan? chase

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DOWN 1 “The First Wives Club” actress Goldie 2 Melville opus 3 Ill-gotten wealth 4 Criminal renown 5 Deck out 6 Pasture moisture 7 More madcap 8 Muhammad Ali strategy 9 “Much ___ About Nothing” 10 Withdrawal’s opposite: Abbr. 11 Japanese truck maker 12 “Quaking” tree 13 Erased a tattoo, say 18 God, in Italian 22 Blue shade 25 Spy grp. dissolved in 1991 26 Many a song at a dance club 27 Not a photocopy: Abbr. 28 Al who created Joe Btfsplk 29 Instrument with metal keys 30 Tin can blemish 33 One doing piano repair 34 Beekeepers 36 It’s taboo

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Puzzle by Gareth Bain

37 Continental coin 38 Coup d’___ 40 Space race hero Gagarin 43 Superannuated 44 Genetic material 47 They may fall apart under crossexamination 48 Too sentimental

57 Sporting sword

49 Not hoard

50 Imam’s holy book

58 Ripped 59 Big burden

51 New York city with a name from antiquity

61 [not my mistake]

52 Company that originated Frisbees and Boogie Boards 53 ___ Lingus

62 Superlative suffix 64 What a headphone goes over

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54 Goes on 56 Prophet read on Ash Wednesday 57 Middle-earth’s Green Dragon and Prancing Pony 58 Classic name for a 61-Down 61 See 58-Down

53 Trouble’s partner 54 Carrie Underwood or Taylor Hicks 55 Uganda’s second P.M. 56 A, AA and AAA 58 Exude 60 Too smooth 61 Franklin with a cameo role in “The Blues Brothers” 62 Lady of the Haus 63 Kind of stroke 64 “Battleship” co-star, 2012 65 Lotion abbr. 66 Fox hole, e.g.

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19 “The Gondoliers” nurse 20 Stiff

21 Like George Bush’s promised nation

33 Lovers of all things Barbie, say

39 Noted rock site: Abbr. 42 Buck for a tune? 43 Cause of a car rental surcharge 44 He was traded between Chicago teams in 1992 45 Add as a bonus 47 Some blight

27 Bill producers

54 Needs from

31 Explorer Amundsen

57 Litter, e.g.

28 Kind of woman

56 Tear

32 Spirograph, e.g.

58 Go off-shore, maybe

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Puzzle by Matt Ginsberg

26 A2 27 Is in low power mode 29 Letters in — or on — boxes 31 Substitutes for 33 Corp.’s 8-Down 36 Like some paper and garbage cans 37 Indian master?

38 Linda who married Paul McCartney 39 Bedroom piece 40 Company newbie 43 Beat, journalistically 44 Visual olio 45 Smitten with 47 Rations

48 Salmon and coral 51 Overhead expense? 54 A3 55 A4 57 Secondary character in Aristophanes? 59 Nuke

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49 Thick vegetable soup 23 Summer mountain feature 52 It’s a wrap 53 Like some plugs 25 “That’s enough!”

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Down Good thing to hit Gets going Dr. Seuss, e.g. Does battle Charlemagne’s domain: Abbr. Excuse maker’s lead-in Romeo’s precursor? See 33-Down: Abbr. Examine like a wolf Flint, e.g. A1 Curvy, in a way The whole kit and caboodle ___ Protocol (1997 agreement) “Deep Impact” menace

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5 Intestines, e.g. 35 Filter target 10 Dealers in books 36 Odd one and records

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28 Get back on the horse 30 Only Semitic language that’s an official language of the European Union 32 Trypanosomiasis transmitter 33 Member of the singing Winans family 34 Blood-___ 35 Q4 38 Corrode 41 Currency exchange premium 42 Fits 46 Accuse formally 48 Reliable profit center 49 Q5 50 Early wielder of a bow and arrow 52 One of the Nereids in Greek myth

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Across 1 Livid 9 The “them” in “Let them eat cake” 15 Caribbean isle 16 Experts at jet propulsion 17 Colorful marine fish with spiny, fanlike fins 18 Low-scoring, as a World Cup game 19 Get a groove on? 20 Miami Heat player who was the 2006 N.B.A. Finals M.V.P. 22 “Cherry ice cream smile” wearer, in a Duran Duran hit 23 Winter Palace succession 24 Rock 25 Pacific port 27 Real-life 33-Across once played by Stallone

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1 Online store offering

5 Small source of protein

53 Fishing gear holder

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63 Skedaddles … or what 18-, 26-, 42- and 53-Across all have

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48 Winnie-the-___

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62 Spots for glasses

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59 Autobús alternative 60 Like some elephants

61 CNBC subj.

2 City originally known as the Town of York

3 An arm and a leg and then some

4 Keeps it coming, maybe 5 What leftovers may be for 6 Univ. aides 7 In a swivet 8 Grant

9 Anxiolytic, e.g., for short

10 Sichuan cooking ingredient 11 It may help you get a grip

12 Earl in the Baseball Hall of Fame 13 “___ me!”

18 Health products co. 22 Distended

24 Livened (up)

26 Cardinal pts.?

29 Object of some hazing 30 It’s everything, it’s said 33 Hits the gas

34 Taurus, for one

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35 Dutch Golden Age painter 36 One who’s usually gone 37 Kings and queens, say 38 Work out 39 Was given the right to vote

40 Wood lice and pill bugs

51 What can open laterally?

44 Scattered

53 Star of the motivational video “Be Somebody ... or Be Somebody’s Fool”

41 Starting figure on a utility bill 46 ___ one (nobody)

48 Market add-on 50 Storms and others

55 “Por ___ Cabeza” (tango standard)

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Edited by Will Shortz Across Traditional location of one of this puzzle’s theme words Musical copyright org. Came down with 1998 BP acquisition “Phooey!” Can Opposite of an AC/DC song? Sellout signs Outdated tape format Light units Prefix with classical Mother of Helen, in myth Opposite of a Led Zeppelin number? Most confident

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33 Virginia’s Washington and ___ University 34 Classic actor ___ G. Carroll 35 Big arcade name 36 Plea at sea 37 Hit hard 39 Path of a pop-up 40 From ___ Z 41 Lea 42 Opposite of a Meat Loaf tune? 46 Movie-rating org. 47 Baseball’s Mel 48 Many a young summer employee 51 Crew member’s handful 52 Church niche 56 Opposite of a Bing Crosby hit? 59 Buckeyes, for short 60 Golfer Sam 61 ___ metabolism

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62 Summer hrs. 63 Utopias 64 Traditional location of one of this puzzle’s theme words 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 18 19 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

Down Scrooge-like cries V.I.P. in a robe An apple for Apple Inc., e.g. Newspaperman Adolph “Unbelievable!” “Be that as it may …” Complete collections ___-Magnon Olympics competitor False start? Buckled “Olly olly ___ free” Hamiltons Stave off Asian nurse Not final, in law Cleaning agents Kama ___ Chunk of land ___ Lingus Not personally engaged Slur over Give an indication (that) MGM founder Discontinued Swedish car

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36 Old philosophers’ place 37 Pants part that gets a lot of wear 38 Dallas cager, for short 40 Finished 41 Subway system 43 Breaking of a mirror, some fear

44 Revolt 45 Doesn’t ever throw anything away 48 ___ Shuffle 49 Untouchable leader 50 Letter-shaped fastener 51 Blink ___ eye

52 Ishmael’s captain 53 Currency unit whose symbol is “$” 54 Pole, for one 55 Magazine whose name means “she” 57 “Understand?” 58 Corp. hiree

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Across 1 Rock legend Jimmy 5 In the midst of 10 Ruckus 13 Extract with a solvent 15 Manuscript sheet 16 One of the Manning brothers 17 Wanted poster word 18 Longtime “Nightline” host 20 “Stop fretting over that” 22 Govt. divisions 23 Bravery 24 Woodworking tool 25 Lancelot’s title 26 Long-running PBS film showcase 28 Pub pour 29 Lively dance 32 “Qué ___?” 34 Succeed, but just barely

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37 Coral island 39 Number of prime ministers on Downing Street? 40 Lindsay of “Mean Girls” 41 Signs of deep sleep on an electroencephalogram 44 Growl 45 Old name for Tokyo 46 Any ship 47 Gradually slowing, in mus. 49 Letters after a long-ago date 50 ___-Aztecan language 51 Snacks with shells 53 Cornered, as a wild animal 56 Cotillion V.I.P. 60 Henrik Ibsen, for one 62 Workout reminders 63 Red sushi fish

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29 Follow, as a leader

63 Combination of rings?

38 Behaves like a puppy dog, say

64 Wine list section

39 Quaint worker doing a hansom job?

14 O’Neill whom J. D. Salinger wanted to marry

40 Steps around? 41 Gazetteer abbr.

15 Arrived by plane

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20 On the dot

46 Slangy hello

5 Stone picture

49 Run out

6 It’s bent on a bender

55 Before 57 Caseworker’s compilation

23 Gum ball 24 ___ jure 25 Cheery cashier in Progressive ads

61 Part of a C.S.A. signature

27 Hoosier humorist George

62 6-Down locale

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11 Before one’s big opening?

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12 Organization’s opposite

32 ___ per second (luminosity unit)

43 Leader of the pack

50 Made hot?

13 ___ Velho, Brazil

33 Galley order

44 Frère’s sibling

53 Bart Simpson’s middle name

18 Formal defenses

34 Setting of a Barry Manilow hit

19 Brush

35 Pro follower

26 Low tie

36 Sugar suffixes

27 Household helper

37 Simple

28 Beyond elated 29 They might be nervous 30 Order to get moving 31 “Felicity” star Russell

45 Imposing a general liability, legally 46 Morning ritual, for many 47 Dark 48 “Fiddle-faddle!”

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OUR CAMPUS

OURCampus

Celebrating the faculty and staff at the University of Texas at Austin

Expert Q&A: Are standardized tests a good practice? by Shantanu Banerjee | photo by Trisha Seelig

he use of standardized testing for finals at UT is accepted as normal practice. But do these high stakes exams, which can make or break a student, serve as proper indicators of a student’s knowledge and effort in class? Dr. David Laude, senior vice provost of UT and interim dean of the College of Natural Sciences, gives his insight. Longhorn Life: Do you believe standardized tests are an effective way to measure student preparedness? Dr. David Laude: My biggest problem with testing is the testing culture we have created in which the reward structure in classrooms and beyond is increasingly defined by the score you get on a test. This isn’t surprising given that college admission and awards are so heavily weighted toward good test takers while winnowing out students who are not necessarily interested in or capable of achieving perfection on tests. What becomes

of the failed applicant who would rather tinker on a biology project in the garage than study for a biology test? LL: What impact does testing have on students? DL: I think it’s damaging to our ideals about what learning should be. It’s certainly not ideal that freshmen are being hammered with endless exams, papers and labs. I’d rather think about the students graduating from this university who have found that intellectual thing they love passionately — the tests they pass that really matter are when they earn the respect of a faculty member during an amiable conversation about a subject they both love. LL: In some classes, failing an exam can mean failing the class even with a passing grade throughout the year. Does having such high stakes exams serve to help or hurt education? DL: I find the temporal frame for assessment to be a very antiquated notion and long for the day it disappears. Granted, we operate within an academic calendar, but why is it that if a student understands a concept on Wednesday but took the test on Tuesday night, they fail? I also favor allowing students in my classes to take the final and have it count for everything in determining the grade. So what if they couldn’t calculate the deBroglie wavelength three weeks after school started if, by the time the final rolls around, they understand the material well enough to earn an A?

tests are inherently any better than multiple-choice tests in assessing knowledge. One thing is true, though. It’s a lot easier to write an open-ended exam than to write a good multiple-choice question where the heavy lifting is in the design of the questions and possible answers. LL: In your opinion, what’s the best approach to learning assessment? DL: The best “money is no object” way to test is independent experiential learning of the type you see in programs like UTeach or the Freshman Research Initiative. These environments simulate the way adults learn through life experience — in my opinion there is nothing better. LL: What’s your take on math professors using fixed test-banks like Quest to provide multiple-choice exams to students? DL: Students bemoan the fact that they made a stupid mistake on a multiple choice question and didn’t get any credit, but I have yet to have someone tell me after a test that they didn’t deserve credit for a question they guessed on and got right. I think, in the end, these two imperfect aspects of multiple choice testing tend to balance out, and the test results correlate well with student knowledge at the time the test was taken. What they say about student knowledge a week later is another issue altogether.

LL: Do you draw a distinction between multiplechoice final exams and essay-based exams? DL: I don’t think that free response and open-ended

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BEHIND THE SCENES at the SANGER LEARNING CENTER

by Nathalie Lumang | photos by Monica Zhang

students will not only learn more about the Specific classes like Surviving Finals 101 are Up three flights of stairs in Jester West is Sanger Learning Center but also take away also offered throughout the semester. the School of Undergraduate Studies’ newly remodeled Sanger Learning Center, one of valuable lessons that will help them throughIn addition, the center also offers practiout their college careers. cal, research-based information for graduate the main resources for academic support. Though many students think of the center’s Though these presentations are often reteaching assistants wanting to learn how to on-campus tutoring, it offers much more, quested for first-year and signature courses, better engage their students. From tips on how to develop betincluding unique ter interpersonal skills services for faculty S anger L earning C enter is UT A ustin ’ s main resource for academic support . and design course asmembers. While the censignments to in-class Each year we help more than 10,000 students achieve their academic potential. ter’s services are observations, staff members provide best geared toward helping students, not everyone is aware of what the service is available to any faculty member practice solutions to help improve the classthey have to offer. To help raise awareness looking to enhance his or her students’ learn- room experience for everyone. they’ve designed a number of free classroom- ing. Instructional topics include time manFor more information on the Sanger based presentations for faculty members to agement and procrastination, effective and Learning Center or to request a presentation, utilize throughout the semester. Through efficient study strategies and a general overplease visit www.utexas.edu/ugs/slc. supplemental instruction, the hope is that view of the Sanger Learning Center’s services.

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Our Campus

things I’ve learned… compiled by Greer Gaddie and Emily Morgan

Tom Johnson Journalism At UT [2 years]

Tom Buckley

Rhetoric and writing At UT [22 years]

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Dr. Anthony Alofsin Architecture At UT [25 years]

1. Bevo sleeps with his eyes open. 2. Students remain eternally young. 3. Wise faculty learn to age with grace. 4. The need for critical thinking cuts across all disciplines. 5. Regardless of views to the contrary, teaching — at all levels — is a noble calling.

1. Questioning, challenging, imagining — these are the foundations of true education. Plato was correct: “The unexamined life is not worth living.” 2. More does not equal better, particularly when it comes to writing. Mark Twain: “I would have written you a shorter letter, but I didn’t have time.” 3. Asking good questions is more important than knowing the correct answers. 4. All students are at risk of not reaching their potential. Those who claim their education — and aren’t merely passive receptacles — have the best chance of succeeding. 5. Every student has a voice. Everyone we meet is a person first.

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A professor who believes he or she has all the answers has probably stopped looking. I am always amazed how much I learn from my students. No matter how down I am feeling, I can always look over at the Tower and feel a little better. Don’t forget to have fun. I’ve found that if I have nine hours and devote four hours to something I enjoy, I usually get about as much work done as when I set aside nine hours for work. Many people look quite sharp wearing burnt orange and cream. I probably own as many Christmas ties (8) as most of my colleagues own ties.

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Faculty Update

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Myers-Briggs workshop uses the type indicator for success by Greer Gaddie Katherine Cook Briggs and daughter Isabel Briggs Myers developed the Myers-Brigg Type Indicator test based on the work of Carl Jung, an influential psychologist who theorized there are four functions we use to perceive the world: sensation, intuition, thinking and feeling. Jung believed each of these can be experienced in an introverted or extroverted way, and everyone has one more conscious, developed function - the dominant one. The other three are more subconscious and are thus called inferior functions. On Dec. 13 the university is offering faculty and staff members a workshop where, for $50, attendees will spend three hours completing the assessment and learning how psychological types affect the workplace and how they are used for success. The test, which is administered as a self-report questionnaire, measures personality dimensions and indicates an individu-

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al’s preferences for sets of mental processes. It’s designed to help people identify, establish and use their strengths for personal growth. According to the indicator there are 16 possible types, each of which includes a preference for each of the four pairs: extraversion or introversion, sensing or intuition, thinking or feeling and judging or perceiving. Each type is referred to as an acronym made up of the first letters of each of the preferences (with N representing intuition to distinguish it from introversion). For example, someone with an INFJ personality type uses an introverted, intuition-, feelings- and judgment-based perception style. Once you have your assessment results, you can use them to learn more about your type. INFJ personalities are “quiet, friendly, responsible and conscientious. They strive to create an orderly and harmonious environment at work and at home.” On the other spectrum, ESTP personalities “focus on the here-and-

now” and “take pragmatic approaches focused on immediate results.” Although it has come under fire for inaccuracies in recent years, the MBTI remains one of the most popular personality indicators in the world. Out of the Fortune 100 companies, 89 use it to measure potential employees’ projected success in the work place. Briggs and Myers believe that understanding your type can help you be more successful and approach tasks in a way that best suits your style. Being aware of how you perceive and experience your surroundings can help you determine how to communicate, manage time, solve problems, make decisions and cope with stress. For more information on the workshop, contact Elisabeth Egbert at 512-475-8021.

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Dec. 11

Free Retirement Guide Series: “How Am I Doing? Understanding and Achieving Your Long-Term Financial Goals” NOA 4.106A

Entrepreneurship webinar, “Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs: Separating Fact from Fiction”

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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

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Meet the... Vice provost and registrar by Alex Vickery | photo by Jocye Isleta

Shelby Stanfield Stanfield graduated from UT in 1988 with a B.S. in radio-television-film and has been involved in university affairs since. Appointed registrar in 2006, Stanfield was put in charge of overseeing not only the Office of the Registrar but also the Student Information Systems team, which is responsible for broad-based student services and the Office of Student Financial Services. He’s also been involved in collaborative efforts with campus information technology and automation initiatives that rely on student information. Stanfield met with Longhorn Life to discuss being an integral part of university life.

Longhorn Life: What exactly does your job entail? Shelby Stanfield: I’m responsible for the oversight and management administration of the registrar’s office. Most people don’t know the breadth of University operations that the registrar’s office is responsible for. They interact with the registrar’s office on one or two functions. Students will come to the office for questions about registration or to get a transcript, but what most people don’t know is we do everything from manage the university’s course inventory, publish the catalogs, write our own business software, manage university academic records, generate diplomas in-house, process grades, build semester course schedules and schedule classrooms.

LL: What’s a typical work day? SS: It’s a lot of meetings, and then I’m involved in several different university efforts on everything from information technology to information systems. Right now I’m really involved in different operations looking at increasing our four-year graduation rates. I spend a lot of time on personnel issues, office organization, resourcing and different initiatives the registrar’s office is involved with.

LL: What do you like most about working on the 40 acres? SS: One thing that has kept me here and what I love about being in the registrar’s office is that we are a central service agent for the institution. When we think about all the administrative and academic activities that are based upon university records, courses or student degrees it provides the opportunity to be involved in every literally every facet of university life. It’s a great place to be, every day is different, there is never a dull moment. I’m driven by the university’s slogan “What starts here changes the world.” It’s not what we do today we’re going to do it this way forever; that’s not our slogan. I’m really captivated by the entrepreneurial spirit the university has that not only is supportive of people coming up with creative and ingenious solutions but almost demands everyone to think in an innovative way.

LL: What is your favorite spot on campus? SS: I like the turtle pond. I like all the places to eat a lot, there’s a lot of good food.

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