Moody Magazine Fall 2019 by UT Communication Council

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MOODY Moody Magazine is the official student publication of the Moody College of Communication. Created and published by Communication Council, the magazine launched Fall 2018 and is purposed to providing Moody students with a semester magazine and a monthly Moody News.

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We all want to be heard. We all want to feel like we have a voice. This year, Moody Magazine turned one. Celebrating our one year anniversary, we wanted to take the opportunity to give the students of Moody a platform to express themselves. In an attempt to do so, we decided to focus on some of the amazing programs inside of our college, highlight the incredible work students are doing and shine a light on the things we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t often talk about. Moody Magazine is a publication for the students of Moody. We create this every semester for you. We want you to be heard. We want you to feel like you have a voice.

We hope we gave you one this semester.

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Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s In Store... New Professor: Rohitash Rao

Texas Creative

Texas Media Data & Analytics

Career Services

Stan Richards School Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary

Trife Media

Resources on Campus for Survivors

Moody Study Abroad Scholarship

Big Opportunity in the Big Apple

Archer Fellowship

Students Protest Climate Change in Climate Strike Walk-Out

Why the Music Industry Doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Take Care of Its Artists

Dayglow: The One Man Show

The Sparse End of Guadalupe

Seeking Study Spots

Rohitash Rao New Professor on the Block Writer Sarah Stiles Designer Rohitash Rao A new face to UT Austin, Rohitash Rao joined the Longhorn family this fall. Rao will be bringing in more than 20 years of multimedia experience to the Stan Richards School of Advertising and Texas Creative program. Rao was born in Hyderabad, India, and raised in Rancho Cucamonga, California. He graduated from the Art Center College of Design in 1991 and began his career in advertising. He spent the next several years as an art director for brands such as Taco Bell, Little Caesars Pizza, Staples, Toyota, Energizer, and Playstation. Nearly three years into his career, Rao went to NYU for the summer and did a film workshop wanting to devote more of his time to film. From there he went on to be a creative director for the SciFi Channel, focusing on animation and directing.

Some of his accomplishments include publishing and illustrating a children’s book and creating an animated pilot for Fox based on his childhood experience growing up as an Indian kid in the white, suburban town of Rancho Cucamonga. Rao has truly seen the whole gamut of the creative world, and now he is here to share his talents and experience with Stan Richards students. “I always felt like I had a place as a teacher role,” Rao said. “We are at a really great place because we don’t know what the future of an advertising agency structure is; it’s so changing. The best thing that I can do is give everyone the tools and skills to do any version of creativity.”

The reason Rao first went into advertising at the Art Center College of Design is that it gave him freedom and taught him the tools to do anything he could think of. “You learn how to think, and you learn how to present. And that’s everything you’ll ever do,” Rao said. Rao takes this simplified school of thought into the classroom, urging his students to become well-rounded creatives and not put themselves in any particular box. “Creativity takes a lot of weird parts of your being,” Rao said. “It takes confidence. It takes courage. You have to be very brave to step out and do things.” Alongside teaching Portfolio 1 in the Texas Creative sequence and the Art Director’s Seminar, Rao is continuing to show his latest series in galleries across the country entitled “Rohit Records.” For this series, Rao takes over galleries, making them look like a record store filled with 200 album covers, concert posters, t-shirts, and music videos for bands that don’t exist, all designed by him.

Texas Creative A Member’s Guide to the Cult of Texas Creative

Writer Matty Barker Hi, my name’s Matty, and I survived the Texas Creative track. If you aren’t sure what Texas Creative is, we’re the eccentric kids on the 4th floor of the BMC. We’ve camped out at Jenn’s Copies for days on end, panic-whispered about something called “Critique Wique,” and are way too excited about receiving a T-shirt with a severed hand on it. People outside the program might think we’re crazy, even cultish. I’m here to say that even though TXC is definitely a cult, you should definitely consider joining. Like any cult, we have our own recruitment process. Take Adv325. Then, you can apply. The application has three parts: work you did during 325, coming up with a creative answer to a prompt on a notecard, and the notorious big question. The big question is vague, meant to test how you come up with a story --and most importantly, answer existential questions insightfully on an 11x17 piece of paper. Some big questions TXC has asked in previous years: “Why are you here?” “What is the meaning of this?” “Why didn’t you see it coming?” “Where does it come from?”

If they like you, you begin the indoctrination process in Portfolio 1. P1 is where you first learn what it means to have a big idea, the difference between concept and

craft, and what art directors and copywriters do. You get your bearings. Danielle Weiss is an art director in P1 this semester. When asked about the application, she said she “was obsessed with it… couldn’t stop working on it.” Then, I asked how she knew she wanted to stick with it, Danielle said she “had a moment during office hours where I knew I was in the right place.” She’s aware, of course, of the tough road ahead. In P1, you prep for your first ever Critique Wique. Critique Wique is a long held TXC ritual where the exhausted students receive feedback on their work from professionals in the Creative Advertising world. As Critique draws near, the more frantic the 4th floor of Belo and surrounding coffee shops become.

The ritual requires students to finalize their work, print it, and mount it onto foam boards. Most don’t sleep the night before critique. They’re at Jenn’s copies or FedEx printing, mounting, and reprinting. At 8 the next morning, students set up the Union Ballroom with all of their work. Once the critiquers get there, the real fun begins. Rumors spread every semester that if you don’t do well at Critique, you’ll be cut from the program. That’s false. The three Portfolio teachers --Sean LaBounty, Ryan Romero, and Rohitash Rao --decide who gets cut. And it comes down to effort, not talent. So, if the cuts scare you from joining TXC, know that working hard is what keeps people in the program. While cutting people sounds like the end of times, most people survive Critique Wique and cuts just fine. They move onto Portfolio 2. I met with Minji Joo, a P2 art director, to talk about what changes between P1 and P2. Her P1 teacher, Sean, teaches people to “fly [their] creative

freak flag and to never be afraid of ideas.” In P2, Ryan is known for playing devil’s advocate and teaching students to “be mindful of all that is connected to [their]... campaigns.”

She also had some advice for P1 that she wish she’d known. “Give lots of feedback in class, say what everyone else is afraid to say...When you find yourself in a roadblock with your creative partner, be sure to thoroughly communicate with one another...It’s a team, not two people fighting to see who is right.” After another Critique Wique and another round of cuts, you are finally done with indoctrination to the cult that is Texas Creative. It’s time to continue your journey with Portfolio 3. Once you make it to P3, there are no more cuts. The goal switches from teaching you how to build a portfolio to making your portfolio strong enough to get a job. Blake Stephens is a copywriter in P3 this semester. When asked about his overall TXC journey, he said the thing he’s learned and valued most is how it “taught [him] to think in different ways and try things different ways. Everyone’s got a different way to solve a problem. You can always learn something.” But best of all, you are a fully recognized member of the cult that is Texas Creative, commemorated with swag with our logo of a severed hand holding a pencil. These are the crowning trophies that signify to the world that you survived. Once you’re in the cult, you’re never out. Alumni come back for Critique Wique, students bond for life. I can’t count how many times Sean’s told us we’ll attend at least one wedding where half of the guests were in TXC. Some of us even apply for jobs as partners. There are a lot of hardships during indoctrination, but the friends you build in the program keep you strong. I’ve loved my time in this program, strange as it’s been. I sincerely hope I’ve done my part convincing the next generation that our little cult is worth joining.

Texas Media Data & Analytics

Writer Emma Bittner Designer Kellie Woodin

As the only comprehensive academic media program of its kind, the Texas Media and Analytics program sets its students apart from their peers. The Stan Richard’s School of Advertising and Public Relations has three tracks for students to pursue in the advertising major; Texas Creative, Texas Media, and Texas Immersive. Texas Media is the only program available to both advertising and public relations majors. Created in 1999, the program was founded on the idea that the students who make up the program are the program. Texas Media provides in-depth knowledge of new media ecology, numeracy, and insights for students. Those who are interested in the program take ADV345J Media Foundations and can either apply to join the program during the semester they take the course or after. Following Media Foundations, three more sessions are required — Advanced Media Strategies, Media Investments, and Digital Metrics. Logan Harvill, junior advertising major, is currently in Texas Media and decided to apply after taking Media Foundations. “I decided to pursue the media track because of how much I enjoyed being challenged in Lisa Dobias’s Foundations course: 345J,” Harvill said. “While others were struggling to find enjoyment during the process, I was enjoying the strategic portions of what we were learning. The class was unlike anything I’d ever taken, and I fell in love with the challenge.” Alumni have repeatedly said that the Texas Media & Analytics name had set the bar when applying for positions and beginning entry-level roles. Even now, in the program, alumni return to tell us that what we’re doing in TM&A is unprecedented, said Harvill. While Texas Media takes a very different track than the Texas Creative program, and may not be as well known among students, the program has produced impressive alumni. Texas Media graduates now work for Facebook, Youtube, and Google, to name a few. The application process for Texas Media is straightforward. It consists of one short video explaining why you want to pursue the program, a quick write up, and your resume. Those who are accepted are placed into a small cohort of around 30 students that enables close collaboration and an intimate learning environment. “For people pursuing the track, I would recommend talking to people in the program currently,” Harvill said. “ It never hurts to reach out for a better understanding of what you’re getting into. However, the best piece of advice I can give is to talk to Lisa herself. She’s built the program and is incredible to talk to — if you can make it through the line outside of her office."

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Career Services Future Changes Writer Matty Barker & Emma Bittner Designer Sarah Stiles

Career Services is a unique service that offers students guidance in their current studies, internships, and future careers. While this service is not unique to Moody, the experience is. If we are being honest, when students think of Career Services, they normally groan and are unsatisfied. Previously, the Moody Career Services had fallen short of supplying the resources and help that students need. Semester after semester, students have voiced their concerns in hopes that changes would be made. This semester Moody Career Services took the leap and has made some incredible changes to better serve Moody students. To start off the wave of new changes, Moody hired a new director of Career Services, Ladd Flock. Flock has a lot in store for the coming semesters and is hopeful for the new changes.

Career Services plans to hire specialized career counselors for each major that will replace the few general advisors they had before, and will also revamp their website to be more user friendly and major specific. Additionally, Career Services will offer special resume help, hopefully be able to provide professional headshots, and have a comprehensive list of alumni in different industries. While all of the major changes are just a general plan for now, students hope to see many of them implemented in the spring semester.

Stan Richards School Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary Writer Jessica Lenamond Designer Charlie Hyman The Stan Richards School of Advertising & Public Relations celebrated its five year anniversary on Oct. 30 when the school’s namesake visited the Moody College of Communication to announce its newest resource for students: The Lab. Five years ago, Stan Richards gifted a landmark donation to the University of Texas at Austin which led to the new name of the advertising and public relations school. Richards is the founder and CEO of the country’s largest independent advertising agency, The Richards Group, and was inducted into the American Advertising Hall of Fame in 2017. Since its establishment, the Stan Richards School has been consistently ranked as a top five Advertising and Public Relations School in America. In 2017 and 2018 it was ranked as #1 by Campus Explorer. The purpose of the Stan Richards School is to better prepare undergraduate and graduate students for their careers by bridging the gap between advertising academics and industry through the school’s motto, “Theory x Practice.”

“Students get the leading theoretical frameworks in advertising and public relations combined with experiential, practical learning which is real-world client projects,” JoAnn Sciarrino, director and chair of the Stan Richards School of Advertising & Public Relations said. “Students walk out of our program with really robust portfolios of work, not just a bunch of theoretical knowledge, so they actually have a combination of both which is differentiating.” Students within the Stan Richards School have the option of applying to a sequence that focuses on specific areas of advertising and public relations. Three sequences are offered, including Texas Creative, Texas Media and Analytics and Texas Immersive. The Texas Immersive sequence was launched this fall semester and specializes in training students on how to create advertising experiences that consumers can interact with for companies. Being in any of these sequences highly prepares students for the industry by allowing them to have highly creative early-career employment opportunities, such as brand or account management, digital analytics, social media and communication management, art direction, copywriting, and media planning. To celebrate the school’s anniversary, Richards announced that The Lab will be built on the fifth floor of the Belo Center for New Media to act as a real-world agency for students to become even more career ready by practicing their craft. Every student that graduates with an advertising or public relations degree must complete a capstone project and these courses will be taken in The Lab. Sciarrino said she worked with a Moody College development team to create a proposal for The Lab because Richards wanted to put his money where it will do the most good and help students achieve an even higher level of excellence. “Every student in the Stan Richards School will work on client real-world projects in The Lab,” Sciarrino said. “Because of that, they’ll have more opportunities to practice skills and work on projects that are in their area of interest and build their portfolio.” The Lab’s design will mimic that of the Richards Group’s office layout in Dallas with open seating floor plans and floor-to-ceiling glass panes that create separate work areas. There will also be a social media listening laboratory and trend-spotting networks where students can actively see and engage with what professionals depend on to serve their clients. “It’s a place where students can get a feel for what agency life can be like, and how rewarding it can be,” Richards said. “That will better arm them for their early years in the business.” The Lab is scheduled to open for advertising and public relations students in January 2021.

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Trife Media Writer Emma Bittner Working in a creative field builds a thick skin quickly. Everything that is produced is subject to others’ opinions, likes and dislikes, and may not always be well received. But that doesn’t deter creatives, rather they confront the challenge head on. Sai Baruri, sophomore RTF major, is no different. He jumped right into the creative field before he even stepped foot on the forty acres. At the end of his senior year of high school he founded his own creative production company, Trife. His goal was to make a company that could take on a brand and produce the creative content they needed for promotion and their creative division. “It came from the idea that I really wanted to produce my own work and own stuff,” Baruri said. “It started as a way for me to produce content and get it out there.” While Trife is just in its beginning years, a lot has been going on behind closed doors for the company. They have had about four to five real clients so far and have been able to build their portfolio as a company. “Right now we are working on producing a fashion mini series,” Baruri said. “We are working with a few designers, artists and creatives to weave together a three to five part mini series about fashion, how things are made and the behind the scenes.” The current fashion project is the project he is most proud of, but also the most ambitious project Trife has ever attempted, said Baruri. There is a lot of content that needs to be put out and a lot of time goes into each piece. In addition to their most recent project, Trife is also working alongside Musee Beauty to create creative content. Baruri and other UT students are producing films and completing photoshoots for Musee. Just over two years in, Trife is giving Baruri and other students the ability to build their own portfolios and dip their toes into the creative workforce while still being in school. Baruri has lofty goals for Trife and is on track to make those goals become a reality. “In the end, I want to go be able to hire in brands and do their whole creative portfolio,” Baruri said. “If it is a fashion brand and they have products, I want to make their promotional content. Brands like that normally have their own division that does that, but I want them to

be able to trust the vision for our company and let us take control.” Being in school as a creative, it’s important to do things other than just school. Students need to have hands on experience and use the skills that they are learning, and most importantly, need a place to fail. Trife does just that. “Trife is an excuse for me to pursue everything that I want and am interested in,” Baruri said. “Trife may morph into other ideas, but this is a jumping off point.” Instagram// @Trifemedia Twitter// @Trifemedia

Resources on Campus for Survivors Writer Jessica Lenamond Designer Helen Hulsey

For many UT students, what to do in the emergency of a sexual assault may be something that you learned at orientation or in your FIG but have now forgotten. As students, Title IX is a federal law that protects us if we experience sexual assault, harrassment or misconduct, or dating or domestic violence. Here are some resources on campus for UT Austin students that can help guide you if you or someone you know experiences sexual assault. To speak with a UT Counseling and Mental Health Center counselor immediately, call their 24/7, 365 days a year crisis hotline at 512-471-2255. If you prefer to see a counselor in person, you can visit the CMHC on the fifth floor of the Student Services Building anytime between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. As soon as you walk in, tell the reception staff that you need to speak with a counselor immediately. Seeking medical help after an assault is very important, even if the survivor does not notice any obvious injuries. Proper medical care helps prevent the risk of pregnancy or STIs. To take a Sexual Assault Forensic Exam at UT for free, call the SAFE Alliance hotline at 512-267-7233 so they can schedule a private exam at the SSB for you. The exam can be taken anytime from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Survivors have the option of accessing the exam with or without police involvement. The exam can only occur within the first five days after a sexual assault with police involvement and four days after without police involvement. The decision to report the assault is very personal. It is important to remember that the only staff on campus that are able to provide private and confidential support are licensed mental health practitioners at the CMHC and licensed medical staff at the University Health Services. All other â&#x20AC;&#x153;responsible employeesâ&#x20AC;? on campus, such as professors and RAs, are required to report the assault to the university if they are provided with enough information from the survivor. If the survivor is not ready to make an official report, consider only speaking with a CMHC or UHS employee for assured confidentiality. Student survivors may choose to report to the university, law enforcement, both, or neither. If the survivor is not sure of which path they want to take for reporting the assault, they should make a Voices Against Violence Advocacy appointment for confidential and private support. The appointment will help survivors make informed decisions about reporting, counseling, a sexual assault exam and many other topics.

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If the accused was a UT student at the time of the assault, you can file a complaint against that person with Student Conduct and Academic Integrity within the Office of the Dean of Students by calling 512-471-2841, even if you choose not to work with law enforcement in a criminal investigation. Once a report is made, an investigation will be launched by two staff members and the investigation process and findings must be completed within 60 days under federal law. If the incident occurred on campus, a report may be filed with the UT Police Department by calling 512-471-4441 or visiting their headquarters at 2201 Robert Dedman Drive. If the accused has no connection to UT and the assault did not occur on campus but still in Austin, a report may be filed with the Austin Police Department by calling 911. For more information on options for reporting the assault, make an advocacy appointment with Voices Against Violence or see the reporting options page on the CMHC website. For individual or group counseling, the CMHC provides free and confidential counseling for UT students. To make an appointment, you can call 512-471-3515 or visit their office on the fifth floor of the SSB. Voices Against Violence provides a weekly drop-in support group for survivors of interpersonal trauma every Monday from 2-3 p.m. at the CMHC office. There are also other private support groups that start each semester and are limited to 5-10 people. For more information on UT support groups, visit the CMHC groups and classes page. Regardless of how you choose to take action on the assault, all student survivors have access to the Voices Against Violence Survivorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Emergency Fund that covers expenses such as medical costs, safety related needs, assistance with rent and many others. If the survivor takes the sexual assault forensic exam somewhere other than UT, the emergency fund can cover those expenses. To get more information on how to access the fund, call the CMHC at 512-471-3515 to schedule an appointment with a Voices Against Violence counselor.

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Moody Study Abroad Scholarship

writer Victoria Stranczek designer Helen Hulsey

This past year, students in the University of Texas’ Communication Council took to fundraising to start the first Moody-specific study abroad scholarship. Most of the fundraising for the scholarship took place from Feb. 6 to March 8 of the Spring 2019 semester and during 40 Hours for the Forty Acres fundraising event. During the initial fundraising period, Communication Council student ambassadors were tasked with raising $5,000 to cover the basic costs of a UT study abroad program, including the application fee, medical and insurance fees, airfare and more. $7,236 was raised in total. Just recently, more funding was secured to reach the

$25,000 endowment needed to make the scholarship a permanent fixture for Moody students. Information on the funding sources will be available in the fall. Currently, paperwork is being filed and sent for the endowment to be approved by the Board of Regents, with the board’s next approval meeting being in September. The Communication Council Study Abroad Scholarship is an entirely student-led initiative that aims to eliminate financial barriers for low-income students and make it possible for all students to study abroad. “We want all students to be able to experience studying abroad and this scholarship is our way of helping students who might not otherwise be able to afford it have that experience,” said Lydia Medhanie, one of the Co-Directors of Diversity and Inclusion for Communication Council. Communication Council students who studied abroad gave testimonies to speak to the value of their experience abroad and encourage donations. Communication Council will continue to work to raise $25,000 in five years so that the scholarship becomes a permanent fixture for Moody students.

Big Opportunity in the Big Apple

UTNY starts its First Semester

Writer Emma Bittner & Jessica Lenamond

Living in a big city surrounded by constant movement and success is a dream many college students have. They want to be swept up into the hustle and bustle of the city and still be able to admire the skyline at the end of the day. However, many wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the opportunity to experience city life until far after graduation.

Designer Sarah Stiles

UT has changed the timeline for living in the city and created a program for students to experience New York City while still finishing school, completing credits and getting experience at internships. Following the creation of UTLA, the UTNY program is in its first semester with students in New York. The semester long program is located in Manhattan and in close proximity to Broadway, Wall Street and Madison Avenue. UTNY allows students to explore business, communication, media and the arts while living in one of the most dynamic cities in the world. In addition to traditional fall and spring semesters, UTNY is also open in the summers for students as well. This program is not only for Moody students, while it is highly encouraged, it is ideal for majors such as marketing, management, finance, design, theater management, art and art history, journalism, radio-television-film, advertising, public relations, and corporate communication.

Archer Fellowship Writer Sloan Wyatt Designer Kellie Woodin

In 2001, the Moody College of Communication introduced a Washington D.C. internship program for its students: The Archer Fellowship Program. What began as a group of roughly a dozen students has transformed into a selective group of 50 students from the entire UT system, working internships throughout D.C. Students in Archer work a full-time internship in places such as the White House, the Supreme Court, the World Bank, National Public Radio, and the National Council of La Raza (Raza), while taking UT courses. This hands-on approach to learning “offers unparalleled opportunities for career development and cultural enrichment,” according to the Archer website. Students are able to challenge themselves both within the classroom and office space, applying practical skills in real-time. We had the opportunity to sit down with Department of Communication Studies professor Dr. John Daly, who teaches one of the Archer courses and ask him a little bit about the program. Daly is the Liddell Centennial Professor of Communication, University Distinguished Teaching Professor, and TCB Professor of Management. Dr. Daly’s interests focus on practical ways of improving the communication skills of individuals. Moody Mag: What is your background in politics? Daly: I’m originally from the D.C. area. I worked in the White House during the Clinton Administration; I worked on Capitol Hill during high school and college. I ran an internship program with the House of Representatives. I’ve worked with members of Congress and a senator, mostly casework and a little bit of staff work. I used to drive back and forth between the University of Maryland and Capitol Hill; I would change clothes in the car. Sometimes, it was humiliating but people got used to it, I got used to it at least, pulling down your pants and someone looking at you. Superman three times a day someone said to me. I’d go work on the Hill in the morning, go to class in the afternoon and go back in the evening.

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MM: How did you get started with the Archer Program? D: [Archer] started in the spring of 2001. When I first started teaching at Archer [during its first semester], the class was 12 people and they were all UT [Austin] students -- some communication, mostly liberal arts. Now, it is 50 students each semester from every school in the [UT] system. People don’t understand that Archer started as a Moody program, initially, and then, the university took it over so it could become more diverse. Later on, the UT system took over and, last year, the system handed it down to UT Dallas. But, everyone can still participate. MM: Do they admit an equal amount of students from each university? D: The most represented groups are UT Austin and UT Ellis. Normally, ⅖ of the class is UT Austin. This semester, every campus is represented. Some campuses are not represented some semesters but, this year, there is someone from every campus. MM: Why do you believe that Archer is an important program? D: It’s important for people that like policy and governing. It’s important for people who walk by the White House, no matter who is in it, and still get a tickle in their throat, thinking ‘I can’t believe I’m looking at the White House.’ It’s important for people who like any sort of advocacy issues, as well, whether it be political or social. The people that run D.C. are in their 20s and 30s because of the turnover. You feel like you’re at the center of the world in D.C. You don’t feel that here. Austin is far further than 1500 miles from D.C. psychologically. MM: Can you talk about the class that you teach in D.C.? D: The Archer class schedule is structured a little differently than a regular UT schedule. I fly up three times a semester for three separate classes. I go up three days for the first class, two days for the second and one day for the last class. The first class is eight hours a day for three days. It’s hard to go through but the students cope with it quite well. The class is called “Advocacy & Politics.” It’s an interesting class because it has changed over time. Originally, it was all about persuasion and political studies -- how does D.C. operate in terms of persuasion, influence, lobbying, advocacy, etc. We quickly discovered that the students needed the first week to be a little bit different so we changed it to become more ‘doing D.C. 101.’ It covers everything from dressing to be invited, writing handwritten notes, building your brand, etc. It’s all of the little things you don’t think about that are very important. We also reach Machiavelli’s “The Prince” the first week. We talk about what it means to be interested in power and manipulation. The second class is more about persuasion. The third class is more of a summary class where they present papers. MM: What do students go on to do after Archer? D: The world is going to be run by Archer students in 20 years’ time. They do amazing things and become amazing people, it’s incredible. We’ve had people from the Archer program run for Congress. One’s running for Congress right now down in South Texas. The city council member in El Paso is an Archer alum. We have people who work for the TV industry, news, the White House, etc. Every major law firm in D.C. partners with Archer now as well.

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MM: What kind of students does the fellowship look for? D: Archer feels like the right place for people that have never felt right before. If I asked 50% of people on this campus ‘who is the vice president of the United States,’ they wouldn’t know who it is. Everyone in the Archer program knows who it is. Everyone in the Archer program knows who their state senators are. It’s the pre-screening that you love government. UTLA, you love Hollywood. UT New York, you love Wall Street or the fashion industry. D.C. is a political town; that’s what makes Archer so nice for some people because it’s everything they want.

“The world is going to be run by Archer students in 20 years’ time.”

from the students of Texas Creative

Students Protest Climate Change in Climate Strike Walk-out Writer Jessica Lenamond Designer Helen Hulsey Hundreds of Austin students protested at the Texas Capitol to take part in a global climate strike walk-out against climate change on Sept. 30. Two high school students with the Austin Climate Coalition organized the youth-led rally on the first day of a week-long global climate strike around the world. Protestors were encouraged to walk out of their schools, homes, or offices at 9 a.m. and met at the Capitol at 10 a.m. During the protest, activists of all ages, ranging from middle school to college, spoke on the steps of the Capitol while local activist groups tabled on the lawn. More than a thousand people attended the rally, and some University of Texas at Austin students met at the tower before walking over with their protest signs. Globally, an estimated 7.6 million protesters went on strike in more than 180 countries from Sept. 20-27. Protesters around the world walked out of their daily routines to strike so that their disruption could bring attention to the use of major gas and oil companies and the companies that provide the money that fund them. A change in governmental policies was also called for, so that our reliance on fossil fuels decreases and we shift to the mass use of renewable energy. UT freshman communication and leadership major Karishma Cordero said she went to the protest because she always talks to her friends about how important fighting against climate change and being an environmentalist is. “Protesting is something that I enjoy doing because it is something that I am actively doing on my feet instead of just talking about it,” Cordero said. “I’m putting my words into action.” The global climate strike was inspired by Swedish 16-year-old activist Greta Thunberg, who went to the United Nations Climate Summit in New York City on Sept. 23. The climate summit was an attempt for political leaders to discuss emergency actions to confront the climate crisis and the use of fossil fuels. Thunberg criticized politicians who do not take the climate crisis seriously in her speech at the summit. "For more than 30 years, the science has been crystal clear,” Thunberg said.“How dare you continue to look away and come here saying that you're doing enough, when the politics

and solutions needed are still nowhere in sight.” Matthew Kim, one of the organizers of the climate strike at the Capitol and a St. Stephen's Episcopal School junior, said that he got involved with the climate movement because of listening to Thunberg speak when he was in tenth grade. “She’s really motivated me to keep pushing forward and I’ve seen how empowered young people are,” Kim said. The demands released by the protest’s organizers at the Austin rally included Texas adopting a climate emergency plan and Austin Energy no longer using power from natural gas and coal plants by 2025. Some carbon neutral goals have already been set for the city though by Austin leaders to make city municipal operations carbon neutral by 2020 and the whole city carbon neutral by 2050. They also want Austin Energy to be powered by 65% renewable energy sources by 2027. This year, some bills that wanted to address climate change in Texas introduced by Democrats did not pass in the Republican-controlled House and Senate.

Why the Music Industry Doesn’t Take Care of Its Artists:

Writer Oliver Shaw

A Look at Mental Health in Modern Music

I don’t remember the last time I was as affected by the death of someone as I was by David Berman. Not only did I not know him personally, I wasn’t even familiar with his music. However, I’ve always been aware of his influence on the artists most dear to me and couldn’t help but share their sadness. The morning after his death, I heard a single from his final album on the radio and burst into tears. Damn, I’m getting choked up just writing about it. David is gone, along with so many other brilliant musicians. It’s clear to me that the industry is not looking out for its artists, and it’s simply unacceptable. There’s no question that we should care more for those who touch our lives so deeply. As a major music fan, it pains me to see so many influential people give in to their demons, and it needs to change. Daniel Johnston died yesterday. Yup, the “Hi, How Are You” guy. Arguably the most influential DIY musician ever, Daniel had fans in Tom Waits, Beck, The Flaming Lips and Conor Oberst. Here’s a man, esteemed by fellow musicians but ignored by the higher-ups, who literally died of a broken heart. My old band’s producer, John Ginty, had a dear friend named Neal Casal. Neal also happened to be the godfather of the guitarist in my band. Neal killed himself a few weeks ago after a long battle with depression. In a post remembering his friend, Ginty wrote: “Neal’s last text to me the other day was ‘We will figure it all out’—The only lie he ever told me.” He’s playing a tribute show at New York’s Capitol Theatre with Chris Robinson Brotherhood and Citizen Cope, among others. Keith Flint from iconic English electronic outfit The Prodigy died by hanging months before beginning their US tour. Could the pressure of new projects be getting to performers? Why are new endeavors leading to devastating losses? If an artist is struggling, help them. John Lydon (of Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd. fame), a close friend of Keith’s asked after his death: “Why [are] so many people in this industry left alone?” Honestly, why is this happening? I think it’s a tidal wave of neglect. No one wants to worry about someone else’s problem because then it becomes their problem, so they leave it alone and hope someone else comes along to deal with it. The issue, though, is that the problem is a person and that person is an artist. In a 2017 Billboard article on Passion Pit’s Michael Angelakos—an avid mental health advocate—he discussed an advocacy group he founded that “develops solutions, addressing every single problem I’ve had as a musician,

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person in the media industry, as a citizen and a person with mental health issues — all of which I have found to be very common or pretty universal.” Later in the article, writer Ilana Kaplan referenced such artists as Amy Winehouse, Britney Spears, Kurt Cobain and Chris Cornell, to name a few. I think it’s dangerous that people who have become popular among younger generations are celebrated not just as artists but as tragic figures. Other nostalgic symbols like Elliott Smith, Nick Drake and Joy Division’s Ian Curtis are similarly lauded as not only the incredible songwriters they were but also as heroes of the “tortured artist” archetype. That being said, I do think it’s getting better. When interviewing DIIV’s Zachary Cole Smith a couple weeks ago, he agreed there is plenty of work to be done in the industry. Their last record was written from the perspective of dealing with addiction, but their new album Deceiver deals with recovery. It’s a surprising but positive direction for the band, and as I told Cole, I have huge respect for artists who are so willing to be open about their experiences. Equally inspiring are pop artists such as Camila Cabello, Kali Uchis, Charli XCX and Lizzo who are so open about their own mental health. In the Instagram era, nearly all information gets consumed through a screen, for better or worse. Positive messages that honestly address the ubiquity of these experiences are a really good start to opening the conversation (another point Cole made). But, this issue is too big for overnight repair. The first step towards a solution must be expanding awareness. Hopefully this helps.

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Dayglow

The One Man Show writer Sloan Wyatt designer Helen Hulsey

Last year, I had the privilege to interview Sloan Struble, also known as Dayglow, for a journalism project. Struble, at the time, was beginning to become a well-known figure on campus and, at least somewhat, in the music community. His sphere of influence was not only nationwide, but it was also global. Fans from around the world would direct message him on Instagram, explaining how meaningful his music was to them, social media figures like Emma Chamberlain posted his songs on their social media, and, in March, Struble snagged a coveted spot at SXSW. As second semester came to a close, Struble was faced with a decision: school or music. Nashville-based recording studio, Acrophase Records, had offered him a contract and he was about to embark on a summer-long tour with California artist Ginger Root. Soon, the choice was clear. Music has always been his passion.

Now, one year later, Struble has dropped out of the University to pursue full-time music. In October, he completed a stop in Austin, performing at Austin City Limits, and continued on an international tour. The best way to describe Sloan Struble is goofy. It sounds like an adjective someone would use to describe their crazy uncle at Thanksgiving or a children’s animated character -- but Struble, in all sense of the word, embodies goofiness. From his boyish smile to his uncoordinated, patterned clothes, he has an energy about him that can fill a room with childlike excitement. You can ask his BYX brothers like Griffin Hess who describes him as “quirky, eccentric, and creative.” Or his freshman-year roommate, Jared Greer, who says he is “one of a kind.” But do not let the goofiness fool you, Struble is always hard at work on his music: writing, recording and producing. The 19-year-old’s Callaway House dorm resembled a condensed recording studio when I visited, a peek behind the scenes of a project he calls Dayglow. A little over two years ago, Struble began this indie-pop inspired project. The goal was to create songs that could be performed live by a five-piece band. In the past, he had dabbled in Soundcloud covers, mix mastering and poetry, but there was something different about this idea. It no longer involved just Struble and a computer; Dayglow required publishing his personal lyrics and sharing music with bandmates. The concept was worlds away from any of his musical endeavors in high school, yet it was more rewarding. “[Dayglow] opened a lot of doors creatively,” Struble said. In Sept. 2017, Dayglow debuted its first single “Run the World” with Struble as the frontman and an assortment of musicians accompanying him. To this day, Struble is the only permanent member of Dayglow; the rest of the musicians come and go depending on location and schedules. While Struble does not plan on making Dayglow an official band ever, he is not opposed to the idea of having a stable group of guys for touring purposes -- what matters most to Struble is his creative liberty. “I’m hoping to keep Dayglow as independent and DIY as I can, and have control of writing and producing the songs and just the direction it heads,” Struble said. If his Spotify streams and recent performances are at all indicative of that direction, then Dayglow has a promising future. Earlier this semester, Dayglow reached 1 million streams on the streaming platform. Struble did not expect this to happen so quickly, considering his debut album “Fuzzybrain” was released in September, but the popularity was instant. “[Dayglow] is different than most of the music you hear on the radio,” junior Emily Loney said. “It makes you want to roll down your windows and play it as loud as you can.” Loney went on to describe the Dayglow concert she attended as amazing. “His music brings people together,” she said. On-campus, Dayglow has performed at locations such as the Tejas and Zeta Psi houses. However, his reach is not limited to UT Austin. In March, Dayglow performed four shows for SXSW affiliated events -- one of which was in Dallas. He also performed at the BYX Island Party in College Station. These shows pale in comparison to the direct messages Struble receives on Instagram from fans all over the country, raving about his music. Luckily, fame has not changed Struble. The cool and comfortable performer on stage is the same boy that sports the boyish grin and the wacky clothes. This rare authenticity separates him from most artists in this generation. He is unapologetically “quirky, eccentric, and creative,” making this goofy musician that much more appealing.

The Sparse End of Guadalupe Writer Sloan Wyatt Designer Sarah Stiles Alumni Cathy Schiff remembers late nights spent on Guadalupe Street, eating at the Greasy Skillet after a night out. “They would serve you steak and eggs,” she said. There was no Cava, no Chipotle or Medici. The now popular chain restaurants that adorn the Drag used to be local businesses and, as Schiff describes them, “funky” shops. As a class of 1989 alumni turned UT parent, Schiff has witnessed the evolution of the Drag firsthand. In some ways, Schiff notes, it is similar to today; there was plenty of food, boutiques, and, of course, the Co-op. But the ever changing nature of the storefronts suggests that modern-day Guad is far from consistent. Restaurants such as Rise Biscuits and Donuts, which opened up last semester, lasted nearly a semester before closing their doors. Amidst the phenomenon that The Daily Texan describes as “Drag Race,” no one is safe. Moojo, Fat Sal’s, Rise, Austin’s Pizza, and Jamba Juice are among the latest to join the graveyard of Guad restaurants. Moojo, a long-time staple on the strip, opened in 2015. Its popularity around campus was undeniable, making its subsequent closure a shock to many students. Unfortunately, since the ice cream cookie store’s owners live abroad, the closure was a surprise to its employees. According to The Daily Texan, catering manager Laurie Gardiner found out from a note on the store’s wall. While the other restaurants listed have separate locations, Moojo’s only store was on Guadalupe. Luckily, Gardiner is continuing its catering remotely. Austin’s Pizza, as well, is continuing to serve the city at their other locations. The Guadalupe location, unfortunately, is not one of them. In November, Austin’s Pizza

announced on its Twitter that the Guadalupe storefront was consolidating with the North Guad location. Jamba Juice and Fat Sal’s were less public about their closures. Cathy Schiff’s daughter, Nikki, is a second-year education major. As a freshman, she found herself frequently eating on Guad at places like Potbelly’s. Nevertheless, she is far from supportive of the Drag. Among her complaints, Schiff commented that the restaurants are “unhealthy” and lack variety. She agrees that Guad is a focal point of West Campus but is dismayed by the fact that it “has gotten worse and lost more restaurants [overtime].” In an attempt to diversify the options, Hyo Lim opened Kokodak in the former location of Rise. Kokodak is a Korean-style wing and rice bowl eatery. In an interview with The Daily Texan, Lim stated that he decided to open the restaurant “after noticing the lack of Korean food.” Similarly, the two Mediterranean fastfood restaurants along Guad, Cava and Daphne’s (formerly Noon), demonstrate an attempt to expand the cuisines offered. Whether or not these options can be considered healthy is debatable. As far as the Drag’s unpredictability, the race to stay open is more complicated than it may at first seem. Expensive rent, holiday breaks, and less than ideal parking conditions are at work against businesses. For restaurants to stay open, it takes more than a hungry student.

Seeking Study Spots writer Emma Bittner designer Charlie Hyman

College students are far too familiar with coffee shops. We spend our mornings there caffeinating for the day and often, most of the nights at them grinding away at homework and studying for our upcoming exams. It sometimes feels like we spend more time at these coffee shops than in the classroom or at our own apartments. If we are spending so much time here, it’s important to make sure we are spending our time at the best spots around Austin. Here are a few I wouldn’t mind spending a late night at:

Lucky Lab There is only one thing I love more than coffee and that’s dogs. When I found a spot that had the two, I couldn’t resist. With two locations in West Campus, the 24 Twenty location features a huge courtyard that often hosts events while the Ruckus 2.0 location features ample seating in a sleek lobby with plenty of natural light thanks to floor-toceiling glass windows. In addition to syrups made in house and pretty cheap (and actually really good) coffee, Lucky Lab also has a scratch kitchen where they bake their pastries every day. Every couple of months they have a new seasonal menu of drinks and pastries that range from a Thai tea and cold brew mixed drink to a chocolate zucchini muffins. Overall, Lucky Lab is always my go-to spot whenever I need a budget-friendly pick me up.

Bennu Coffee

With two locations, both relatively close to campus, this 24-hour coffee shop is my go-to place to pound out some homework. When I say I would spend all my time here if I could, I wish I were exaggerating, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pretty sure the baristas know me by name now (yikes). Beside the fact that I could go here at literally anytime, Bennu has a huge selection of coffees, and always a new flavor to try. While they are a little on the expensive side, sometimes itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth the few extra bucks to get some quality coffee. Last but not least, Bennu has a bunch of comfy couches and chairs that you can claim for a few hours to get your life back on track and get your daily caffeine fix.

Revival Coffee Another quaint dog friendly coffee shop located on the East side of Austin is Revival Coffee. Not only does this shop have an open concept with couches and cozy chairs to nestle into, they also have a patio to enjoy the beautiful fall and spring weather. While Revival checks off all the boxes for an ideal study spot, it also meets the criteria for amazing coffee. This coffee shop features butter coffee and a unique and small menu, as well as the perfect lavender syrup that makes any latte heavenly.

Mozart’s Coffee Roasters

Set right on the lake, Mozart’s is an iconic Austin coffee shop sure to be full with studying students on any given weekend. In addition to coffee and cold brew on tap, Mozart’s has a wide selection of pastries, sandwiches and sweet treats. On their multi-level patio, you can enjoy a coffee or tea while preparing for midterms and taking in the scenery. While they are known for their view and ideal location on the water, they also transform during the holiday season with lights strung everywhere.

Spider House A coffee shop and bar combo that is filled with live music, trivia, countless events and vegan food trucks, Spiderhouse has it all. The iconic patio at Spiderhouse has a hodge podge of seating and is lit with a variety of string lights. In addition to the various food options, Spider House branches out from traditional coffee drinks and also serves cocktails and beer on tap. Not only does it provide a great night out, but it can also be your go to study spot when the weather is right.

from the students of Texas Creative

OUR STAFF Charlie Hyman Emma Bittner Helen Hulsey Jessica Lenamond Kellie Woodin Matty Barker Sarah Stiles Sloan Wyatt

& CONTRIBUTORS Oliver Shaw Victoria Stranczek Joe Wallace

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