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UT to allocate funds for faculty housing in response to increased living costs in Austin

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President Jay Hartzell announced the University will set aside funding for faculty recruiting packages due to high housing prices in Austin at the Faculty Council meeting in late March.

The one-time allocation of funds will go to the 50 to 60 faculty members recruited for the 2022-2023 academic year, provost Sharon Wood said. Wood said incoming faculty can use the funds to offset housing costs in Austin, which have increased by over 30% in the last year. The University did not comment on the amount of the individual packages.

“We recognize the cost of living in Austin is just going up so quickly,” Wood said. “In order to attract the best faculty, we’re going to need to be more aggressive in this area.”

The funds provided by the Provost’s office are separate from the startup bonuses provided to new faculty by each school, Wood said. The allocation is a temporary solution as the President’s office looks at their budget to create a more permanent plan, such as providing housing at a reduced rate to professors, she said.

Kizzy Albritton, an associate professor of school psychology in the College of Education, started teaching at the University this year. She said housing prices increased significantly from the time she interviewed to the time she received a job offer.

“As we began to look at moving and saw what was happening in the market, it was definitely challenging (and) concerning,” Albritton said.

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Albritton said it is important to provide funds for faculty retention as well as faculty recruitment. She said newer hires like herself who decided to rent before purchasing a house now face the same challenges as incoming faculty.

“I was moving out of state, so I wanted to make sure I had a good understanding of the city and location before I tried to enter into buying something permanently,” Albritton said.

Stuart Reichler, an associate professor of practice in the College of Natural Sciences, said staff and faculty have struggled with the increased living costs.

“If the cost of living continues to go up so dramatically in the city of Austin and UT is unable to provide additional salary, I don’t know how much longer people can afford to continue to work here,” Reichler said.

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Allan Cole, deputy to the president for societal challenges and opportunities, said housing costs for both renting and owning property have affected recruiting.

“We’re looking at this from a lot of different angles, and some possible solutions will take longer to develop,” Cole said. “We want to try to provide some immediate relief, and it seems the best way to do that is to try to help people who are relocating.”

Albritton said the University should help ensure faculty can reasonably live in Austin. “(My family) enjoys living here in the city of Austin, but we also want to be able to actually enjoy the city and be able to access all aspects of the city,” Albritton said. “One main way of accessing that is being able to say that you’re a homeowner, and it would be wonderful if there was some support from the University.”

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UT students, community members paint Pease Park trees blue to bring awareness to deforestation

By Morgan Severson @morgan_severson

A visit to Pease Park looks a little different this month — the park’s trees display a vibrant shade of electric blue on their trunks.

The Pease Park Conservancy partnered with University program Horns Helping Horns and several other organizations in Austin from March 27 to April 2 to paint the park’s trees blue.

The painting is part of an environmental art installation called “The Blue Trees” by Greek artist Konstantin Dimopoulos. Students and community members painted the trees in an effort to bring awareness to deforestation and climate change.

Dimopoulos said he chose the color blue because of its oddity — blue trees don’t exist in nature. He said it is important that the trees stand out so they grab the attention of park visitors.

“Color is a powerful stimulant, a means of altering perception and defining space,” Dimopoulos said in an email. “The fact that blue is a color that

is not naturally identified with trees suggests to the viewer that something unusual, something out of the ordinary is happening.”

The volunteers painted the trees with a biologically safe pigment that will wash away over time and will not harm the trees or the environment, Dimopoulos said. The paint’s formula was vetted by Austin’s Urban Forestry Department, the Watershed Protection Department and the Parks and Recreation Department to ensure it was safe, said Allison Johnson, Pease Park Conservancy’s director of community engagement.

Dimopoulos, who lives in Australia, said he has been in contact with the Pease Park Conservancy since 2019 and gave the conservancy instructions for how to paint the trees over Zoom.

Normally, Dimopoulos is physically present for the painting, but he said he participated virtually due to COVID-19.

The conservancy invited groups like Horns Helping Horns to participate on the project as a way to

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Park goers enjoy the weather and blue trees art installation at Pease Park on April 9.

The installation, by artist Konstantin Dimopoulos, was created to highlight ecological issues like the ecocide of forests and climate change.

bring the community together after COVID-19 caused a hiatus of community events, Johnson said.

“We had people from preschool all the way up into their 60s who worked on (painting the trees) throughout the week,” Johnson said. “It was a fun community bonding experience and with some COVID concerns (still) out there, being able to do this kind of project outdoors is a safe way to bring the community together.”

Members of Horns Helping Horns, a University program that provides support for financially independent students, visited Pease Park to paint the trees on April 1. Paige Muehlenkamp, director of Horns Helping Horns, said she decided to involve the organization in the event because it was close to campus and gave students an

opportunity to destress.

“Horns Helping Horns students, and UT students in general, are highly driven and this project was right between midterms and exam time,” Muehlenkamp said. “The opportunity to get outside and work on a fun project seemed like a great way to relax and take our minds off of school for a moment.”

Dimopoulos said he took inspiration from Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax for the project because, like the Lorax, Dimopoulos wants to give trees a voice.

“Dr. Seuss is not a scientist nor is his book The Lorax a scientific journal,” Dimopoulos said. “But both he and I use art to talk to and engage children and grown-ups about a serious topic in a way that may get their attention and (get) them more engaged.”

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Cover summer tuition for students that qualify for Texas Advance Commitment

UT should better support students by covering summer tuition fees for recipients of the scholarship.

By Samia Arni Columnist

ver the past few years, UT has made an effort to provide more scholarships for its students. Their biggest initiative started in 2020 with the creation of the Texas Advance Commitment, which provides free tuition for families making $65,000 or less a year. However, the program doesn’t provide tuition waivers for summer classes; students that qualify for this scholarship often have to pay for classes that are required for their major.

To alleviate the financial burden of summer courses on students, UT should waive tuition fees for summer classes for those who are supported by the Texas Advance Commitment.

International relations and global studies sophomore Gemali Martinez expressed the benefits of such an

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initiative, especially considering her major requires a study abroad component.

“This summer, for my exchange program (for my study abroad requirement), I have to pay UT tuition,” Martinez said. “I can’t afford rent here and my study abroad program.”

As someone qualified for the scholarship, Martinez also cited other benefits of waived summer tuition, such as the fact that it would make it easier for her to get ahead on her degree and elective credits.

Students often must take summer classes to create room for study abroad and other semester-long programs, which emphasizes the need for further support.

In an emailed statement, university spokesperson Kathleen Harrison highlighted initiatives that UT has in place to make tuition affordable.

“Since the Texas Advance Commitment began, it has evolved and expanded to address student needs,” Harrison said in an email. “Opportunities through the current Capital Campaign, for example, would be an area where additional resources could be applied to assist with summer tuition costs.”

Harrison also pointed out that the University is open to extending these opportunities if the data on the program’s success demonstrates the need for it, and in the meantime, students

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can take advantage of reduced rates for summer courses.

For 2022, undergraduate tuition will be offered at a reduced rate of 25% off fall and spring semester costs, and some online core classes will be priced at $500. While these initiatives provide immense benefits for students, the University can still do a lot more to help.

“Even though they say (classes) are ‘reduced tuition,’ it’s honestly still a lot.” Martinez said. “(During the summer 2021 session), I took an English course that was only $500, but I also

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took another one for my degree and had to pay significantly more.”

While the University has made great progress in alleviating the financial burden of summer classes, rates remain too high for many students and can add up, especially for those wishing to take more than one. UT should extend support for students by covering summer tuition fees for recipients of the Texas Advance Commitment.

Arni is a political communication and urban studies sophomore from Austin, TX.

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UT family asthma study branches out to local school districts

By Katy Nelson @KatyNel86

A UT program centered on helping Latinx families learn and manage their children’s asthma is expanding their recruitment to Austin school districts.

Program researcher Sofia Ocegueda said the program will receive $3 million from the National Institutes of Health in funding by 2025. She said their goals for the spring semester are to strengthen connections with school districts and health clinics in the Austin area to recruit more families.

The Family Asthma Study, a program launched in Sept. 2020, aims to teach Latinx families asthma management and intervention for their children that align with families’ religious beliefs and lifestyles. According to the Environmental Defense Fund, Latinx children are “40% more likely to die from asthma” than white children and 10% more likely to suffer from asthma.

“Latinx kids have a disproportionate amount of uncontrolled asthma,” said Ocegueda, a graduate student in educational psychology. “They might have more visits to the ER or tend to miss school days more often because of their asthma symptoms. … That might affect their outcomes in school.”

Program recruiter Samantha Garcia Cruz said the group currently collaborates with a Community Care Clinic as well as Children’s Health Express and the Children’s Wellness Center. The group hopes to become involved with local schools and recruit participants through nurses who would identify children with asthma and then offer the Family Asthma Study to the parents, she said. Currently, they have filed applications to work with Round Rock ISD and plan to apply in Pflugerville and Del Valle.

“What’s different about this from other asthma programs is that this one includes a social behavioral component,” Cruz said. “That means showing them coping strategies to lower their stress

levels, which hopefully helps their asthma (in addition to) helping them calm down.”

Ocegueda said the program works with families in sessions where they measure participant’s asthma control levels and administer a lung function test. In total, there are seven sessions and post-assessments six and twelve months after the initial sessions.

“The program teaches what asthma is (and) what happens in your body when you’re having an asthma attack,” Ocegueda said. “It also teaches about control, how to monitor symptoms, how to use a peak flow monitor and then how to monitor or be aware of triggers for asthma.”

Although the program is still in the process of recruiting families, Cruz said they began post-assessments with two families in late March. She said the program hopes to include 280 families.

Principal investigator Erin Rodríguez said she hopes that through this study, they find ways to support the Latinx community and families with asthma and reduce disparities.

“In a child’s life, if their asthma is under control, they’re able to engage much better in all activities of childhood, school, physical activity and their relationships with friends,” said Rodríguez, an associate professor in educational psychology.

“I hope that the work we’re doing can contribute in some way to allowing those kids to live healthier and happier lives.”

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Student Government passes resolution in support of emergency contraception vending machine on campus

By Joelle DiPaolo @JoelleDipaolo

Student Government passed a resolution April 5 in support of Emergency Contraception 4 Every Campus’ initiative to bring a 24-hour accessible emergency contraception vending machine to campus.

The group aims to put a vending machine with Plan B on campus to help students bypass barriers to emergency contraception like cost, anxiety and privacy. Organization founder Nikita Kakkad said the implementation of Senate Bill 8 and the closure of the Forty Acres Pharmacy in June, which formerly sold Plan B to students, led her to write the resolution.

“It would show that the University is affirming the fact that women’s health matters are important and that students deserve a choice in their reproductive futures,” said Kakkad, a biomedical engineering and plan II sophomore.

The resolution uses data from a survey conducted by the group which found that the majority of the 500 respondents supported accessible emergency contraception on campus.

Liberal arts representative Kennedy Bailey said a vending machine would make buying Plan B more convenient and reduce the stress of having to interact with pharmacy employees.

“We’re talking about something that can be extremely personal and has a lot of reservation and anxiety around it,” government freshman Bailey said. “Any of those kinds of barriers that you can take away is going to be beneficial to students.”

Kakkad said the vending machine will cost around $2,000-$3,000, which could be included in the SG budget for the 2022-2023 school year or come from special projects funding. They aim to sell Plan B at

$10 or less so that Plan B will pay for itself but will not create profits. Most pharmacies sell Plan B for $40-50.

“If (college students) are having sex, which is to be expected … they should have access to the health care that they need,” said Surekha Balakrishnan, business representative and a government and marketing sophomore. “Acquiring Plan B for any college student … is a problem of systemic inequality.”

Barbara Blizzard, chief of women’s health at University Health Services, said along with the University providing contact information for reproductive health services, a vending machine could be beneficial for students.

“I’m certainly for anything that reduces risk,” Blizzard said. “We want folks to have the confidence that they will achieve their academic goals and contraception is part of that sometimes.”

Kakkad said she has talked to manufacturers but does not have administrative approval yet. The resolution passed in SG with 26 yes’ and one nay. Currently, over 30 college campuses have emergency contraception vending machines, according to the resolution. Kakkad said passing the legislation through Student Government would give them more access to administration, as all passed resolutions go to the Dean of Students office.

“There’s a whole implementation team dedicated to making resolutions a reality,” Kakkad said.

“It just gives us wider resources at our disposal.”

Kakkad said she hopes the vending machine helps students feel supported in their reproductive decisions.

“I just hope students, even if they feel like they’re alone in these decisions (know) there’s a large amount of people on campus that care about them and they know it’s not something to be ashamed of,”

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THEATER & DANCE

Dance performance PIVOT returns after 2 year hiatus, centering focus on social justice.

By Leeza Meyer @Leeza27295633

The theater lights flicked on, flooding the stage with color. Silhouettes listened for their cue as the long-awaited PIVOT performance began. When the music started, the dancers painted themselves across the B. Iden Payne Theatre for five straight nights of theatrical bliss.

The award-winning student dance company, Dance Repertory Theatre, presented their collaborative choreographed dance crafted by distinguished dance faculty and students to Austin audiences from April 6 to 10. After months of rehearsals, preparation and tireless work, dancers and choreographers combined their efforts to produce PIVOT, an 85-minute dance showcase including five works and six shows centered around this year’s theme: social change.

After two years without the show due to COVID-19, PIVOT’s opening performance April 6 boasted a packed audience ready to see the once-anual PIVOT showcase again.

Sheila Jackson, a PIVOT performer and dance junior, said the return of the show gave her the opportunity to share her talents and enjoy the process of rehearsals and shows again.

“Being in this show and getting to be in the studio for three rehearsals a week (while collaborating) with other people felt so invigorating and inspiring,” Jackson said. “Getting to share that with audiences is just such a reignition of my passion and love for dance, but also just for life.”

PIVOT choreographer and dance graduate student Love Muwwakkil said her work allowed her to blur the lines between history, social change and present-day conditions and relay these messages to the audience.

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The pieces conveyed social justice through visual aspects, such as a dance titled “Sawubona,” which displayed photographs of social rights activists while the dancers performed.

“I reframe (my work), so people can start to draw those lines of history together or just make different connections because it’s easier to be in a space where we are all together celebrating that,” Muwwakkil said.

“It’s about being intentional and focused, hyper tuning, and being aware. (Then), we were able to really talk and create a space for that to happen.”

Jackson said she hopes to use her role as a dancer not to push a narrative onto the audience, but to let them experience, connect and interpret the performance in their own way and take that with them when leaving the theater.

“My goal in performing is always just to hope that

it does impact the audience,” Jackson said. “I feel I’ve done my job if it did spark something within them.”

PIVOT performer Jenna Weatherbie said she valued the community of dancers and dance appreciators who came together to celebrate the show. Weatherbie said the opportunity to engage with both peers and professors made her appreciate the experience more deeply, especially as she ends her last year as an undergraduate student at UT. “My favorite moment is when we circle up as a whole Dance Repertory Theater cast and perform rituals that give us a moment to see each other, breathe together and prepare us to dance together,” dance senior Weatherbie said. “It gives us a moment to appreciate each other and live performance again, and they gave seniors a moment to stand in the center, which was a moment I won’t forget.”

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Inky black branches covered in leaves delicately stretch over the skin of Geraldyn Campos’ shoulder blades. Scattered between the two farthest points are nine olives, which convene in the middle with a cross placed on the ridge of her spine.

Conjured up from a scribbled drawing from her own imagination, the human dimensions of organizations freshman said every inch of her tattoo is packed with meaning — each part reflecting Bible verses about love and faith.

“Times will change, but I want this piece of art to not only mean a lot for me, but to tell people what I want to display,” Campos said. “Times can get dark, and times can get hopeless. I want my life to reflect love, and I want people to be reminded that even if times go dark, there will still always be love.”

On her 18th birthday, Campos said she quickly decided what art she wanted to permanently grace her body with. Ignoring any doubts, Campos confidently set forward immortalizing an important time in her life through an elaborate back piece to remind her of the person she wants to be through her faith.

“People were very surprised with the fact that (my first tattoo was)

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large,” Campos said. “I was like, ‘Man, what if one day I actually don’t like it anymore?,’ but in my eyes, the message behind the tattoo means more to me than how it could look whenever I age.”

Campos said she accepts that she isn’t perfect, but she still wants to uphold the biblical references to values of gentleness, kindness and patience in her tattoo. Each of these core values, she said, played a major role in changing her life.

“My journey with my faith has been a really bumpy one,” Campos said. “I had a very hopeless idea on living where it (felt like) there’s nothing much to live for … but through finding my faith, it gave me the realization (that) there’s so much to learn from the people who you’ll get to meet and

the growth that you’ll have in this lifetime.”

The main attraction of Campos’ tattoo rests at the center, a part she said ultimately symbolizes the importance of unconditionality and sacrifice. Campos said people often stop her on the street to ask about her tattoo’s design and through that, she wants to impart the message of love.

“If I didn’t love others, I would (be) nothing. I may act good, I may do, the ‘right thing’ — but the most important thing is to have genuine love for life and love for people because if I don’t, there’s no point in being this person or being a person of faith,” Campos said. “In my personal experience, (life) is all about love and should only be about love and will only be about love.”

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YouTuber Tim Chantarangsu headlines InspirAsian 2022

By Alishba Javaid @alishbaj24

Over a hundred students poured into the William C. Powers Jr. Student Activity Center Auditorium, eager to hear from one of the first Asian faces they saw on their YouTube screens growing up.

Campus Events and Entertainment’s Asian American Culture and Distinguished Speakers committees held their annual event, “InspirAsian 2022: Listen up” last Friday. The event celebrated Asian and Asian American voices in mainstream media, featuring an audience Q&A with headliner and Asian American Youtuber Tim Chantarangsu, previously known as Timothy DeLaGhetto.

“Our purpose is to promote and celebrate Asian American culture in UT’s student body through free events,” said Annie Wong, biochemistry freshman and event coordinator. “This year’s theme is ‘Listen Up,’and it is centered around how the headliners built a platform and used their voices to pursue their passions.”

Chantarangsu is an actor, comedian, and rapper known for his Youtube chnnel of 15 years where he interacts with four million subscribers. A member of MTV’s hip hop improv comedy show “Wild ‘N Out,” Chantarangsu also has his own food show “Send Foodz” and podcast “No Chaser.” At InspirAsian, he discussed topics including his background in entertainment, family life, pandemic life, MTV and changing his stage name.

Chantarangsu mentioned that he changed his previous stage name during the pandemic. Based on his role model in the 90s sitcom, the Fresh Prince of BelAir, his original stage name was shorter and catchier than his Thai last name.

“There were a lot of people who were like ‘why is he calling himself ghetto or what is he trying to represent?’” said Chantarangsu. “I was like, ‘Okay, well, let me let me not be afraid of just using my long Thai last name as my stage name.’”

During the event, Chantarangsu spoke about his frustration with the exclusivity in the entertainment industry and how he originally joined YouTube to dispel stereotypes and inspire Asian youth.

“Back then, I felt like there was this untapped market for young Asian kids who had never seen people that look like them singing, rapping or being funny.

That helped launch my career,” Chantarangsu said. “I was always trying to show these young kids, and young Asian kids specifically, that they didn’t need to be ashamed of where they came from, who they were (or) their culture.”

Longtime fan of Chantarangsu, medical laboratory science junior Ethan Jantaworn said he deeply valued having a Southeast Asian role model like Chantarangsu to look up to as a kid.

“He gave a lot of his perspective on being not only Asian American, but Thai American — just like I am,” Jantaworn said. “At that time, I was really into rap, so seeing him on Wild N’ Out, someone who was Asian, was really inspirational.”

The Asian American Culture committee is one of ten student-led and University-funded committees, and aims to promote Asian American culture on campus. Wong said they have wanted to feature Chantarangsu for a while.

“He’s a great example of Asian American success and how building your platform and using your voice to pursue your passions is something that Asian American students should aspire to do,” Wong said.

Last year’s InspirAsian event, held virtually, featured Korean American musician, Eric Nam. Wong said the committee will continue to commit itself to finding speakers who can motivate and uplift Asian and Asian American students at UT. “It really is an inspirational moment for students, and it’s an opportunity for them to interact with a role model that

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BASEBALL

SPORTS

Stehly secures starting spot with red-hot hitting

Leading the country in hits, Murphy Stehly sets the tone for Texas’ offense.

By Jordan Mitchell @TheJordanKenzie

n March 18, redshirt senior Murphy Stehly hit six RBIs and a home run, securing a 19-2 victory over Incarnate Word. Two days later, Stehly returned with three home runs in a single game for the first time in his career.

The series was a turning point for Stehly, but he didn’t bask in his big weekend.

“It’s been a confidence builder,” Stehly said.

“But like I said … you can’t let the moment get too big.”

Batting at .438 with 10 home runs on the season, Stehly is a cool customer at the plate, seemingly unfazed by full counts or twoout pressure. The current right fielder has recorded a hit in the previous 18 games and leads the NCAA with 60 hits.

Stehly’s roommate and teammate, redshirt senior Tristan Stevens, said Stehly has a similar demeanor in the confines of their apartment.

“He’s a very simple guy,” Stevens said. “As calm and collected as he is at the plate, that is basically how he is off the field, too. I can basically tell you what he is going to be doing every day.”

Stehly and Stevens have the typical student-athlete schedule: They wake up, go to class, practice and watch film together. After games, the duo will sit down for a meal and maybe watch a little TV. While being simple and soft spoken, Stevens admires Stehly’s work ethic, seeing him as one of the hardest workers on the team. The roommates have both had rocky paths to earning their stripes and becoming starters on a talented Texas baseball roster.

“We have similar stories of how we ended up in the position we are now,” Stevens said. “I’ll never forget when he said that when he is put in the lineup this year, he’s never being taken out, and he’s lived up to that. Every single bit. He’s earned it.”

Stehly came to head coach David Pierce’s baseball program in June 2019 from Orange Coast College, a community college just under an hour drive from his hometown of Carlsbad, California.

On Jan. 26, 2020, about six months after committing to Texas baseball, the world received news of the Calabasas helicopter crash that killed former NBA All Star Kobe Bryant and eight others, including his former Orange Coast College coach, John “Alto” Altobelli.

While both Stehly and Pierce were

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close to Alto, they both hit the practice field that day.

“We connected and bonded through that. It was tough for both of us,” Stehly said. “(Alto) would want for us to go play for him, and bring it every day.

That’s what he was all about.”

In his first two seasons at Texas, Stehly was regarded as the “tenth man,” coming off the bench to replace anyone on defense or in the batting lineup.

Coming into 2022, Stehly wanted to have a permanent place as a starter. Halfway through the season, Stehly emerged as a fan favorite and cornerstone player on both sides of the ball.

“He’s an older player that really allows younger players to realize where he was when he came in,” Pierce said.

“The success he’s had is because of his work and his routines.”

Before the 2020 season, Stehly switched his jersey number to No. 14 in Alto’s honor, and acknowledges Alto as one of the reasons behind his offensive prowess this year.

“A big part of (success is) to be able to play for someone bigger than just yourself,” Stehly said. “I think that’s a big reason (for) my success, playing for my family and Coach Alto. He meant a lot to me coming here.”

/ the daily texan staff

Redshirt senior Murphy Stehly rounds second base after hitting a home run against TCU. The infielder leads the NCAA with 60 hits.

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WOMEN’S TENNIS

Sophomore tennis star Peyton Stearns racks up accolades thanks to growing confidence

By Angelina Attaway @AngelinaAttaway

In just her second season at Texas, Peyton Stearns has progressed from a rookie freshman into an accomplished and seasoned pro on the Forty Acres.

The biggest change in the distinguished sophomore’s game is a growing confidence, and the results speak for themselves.

Stearns was announced as the Big 12 Conference Women’s Tennis Player of the Week for two consecutive weeks in March, per the league office’s releases on the 22nd and 29th. Marking the third accolade of her collegiate career, Stearns first racked up the award last February during her freshman season.

After capturing the 2021 NCAA Championship, Stearns spent this past summer performing in top-tier events such as the WTA Tour and the US Open, and even won her first professional title at the ITF W25K. “I just feel like I’m bringing myself to each match more than ever, both on and off the court,” Stearns said. “It’s definitely paid off.”

When the Longhorns swept West Virginia on March 18, Stearns’ performance was undeniably distinguished. She dominated with freshman Allura Zamarripa in a 6-2 win in doubles play over Momoka Nagato and Kendall Kovick, and was unwavering in singles where she emerged victorious with a 3-6, 6-1, 6-3 win against Kovick.

Another strong showing from Stearns against Iowa State on March 20 led the Longhorns to a 6-1 victory.

She again paired with Zamarripa to clinch a 6-2 win in doubles against No. 55 Sofia Cabezas and Miska Kadleckova, then claimed a 6-2, 6-4 in singles play against No. 67 Thasaporn Naklo shortly after.

After a weekend marked by resilience and domination against nationally ranked players in both singles and doubles, Stearns played her part to bring the Longhorns two back-to-back wins. A performance worthy of her consecutive Player of the Week honors.

“I mostly thought about myself more than my opponent,” Stearns said. “I went out there focusing on my game, moving, focusing on my forehand, looking to dictate the point, and the rest just comes naturally.”

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Her execution didn’t stop there. Her successful two weeks of matchplay gave her the momentum she needed to face off against the next week’s opponents.

On March 25, Stearns and the Texas women’s tennis team claimed a notable 4-1 win in Stillwater against Oklahoma State. She and her confidant Zamarippa posted a 6-2 victory against No. 14 Lisa Marie Rioux and Ayumi Miyamoto, and then stood out on the singles end, bringing home a 6-4, 0-6, 6-3 victory against No. 42 Rioux.

Battling against No. 3 Oklahoma on Sunday, March 27, Peyton Stearns paired with Zamarripa in doubles to claim a 7-5 victory over No. 4 Carmey Corley and Ivana Corley, then posted a 6-4, 6-3 victory in singles over No. 19 Layne Sleeth. Despite Texas falling short agaisnt Oklahoma, Stearns didn’t waver in her fierce competition and still managed to win on her own terms.

After recent wins over Kansas and Kansas State to conclude the regular season play, Stearns and the Longhorns will look to bring home another national title.

“I’m really looking forward to the upcoming weeks,” Stearns said. “It’s just another opportunity to get another match in, take it one day at a time and who knows? We’ll just keep going from there.”

/ the daily texan staff

Peyton Stearns slams a forehand at her opponent during a singles match against Kansas.

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