Tuesday, November 14, 2006 WORLD & NATION PAGE 3A Bush trades ideas with Iraq panel President says withdrawal depends on military conditions ^ a ily T exa n Serving The University of Texas at Austin community since 1900 www.dailytexanonline.com SPORTS PAGE 1B Soccer advances to round of 16 Penalty kicks lift Texas over UConn Group brings Mozart’s ‘Marriage of Figaro’ to Jester >LIFE & ARTS PAGE 8B Legislators begin filing bills for next session Caps on top 10 percent law; tuition increases am ong first 310 filed By Laura Blewitt Daily Texan Staff State senators and representa­ tives flocked to file hundreds of bills Monday, the first day to file for the 80th Texas Legislature. Several addressed two of Texas higher education's primary issues: the top 10 percent law and limits on tuition increases. Texas legislators filed 310 bills Monday, according to the Texas Legisla turn Web site. Other hills included a sales tax exemption for college students' textbooks and five bills asking for stricter deter­ mination of resident status for stu­ dents wishing to enroll in Texas public colleges and universities. The first day of filing is always the Monday after the election, said Robert Haney, chief clerk of the Texas House of Representatives. Many leg­ islators get their filing finished early, because the first bills get lower numbers and a sense of importance, Haney said. Rep. Dan Branch, R-Dallas, submitted one of two bills regarding the top 10 percent rule, which guarantees students in the top 10 percent of their high school graduating class admission to any public Texas university or college. House Bill 78, submitted by Branch, calls for capping top 10 percent admissions at 40 percent of a university's total enrollment. "After the enactment of this law, minority enrollment has flat- lined, even though the original intent was to increase minority enrollment," Branch said. Sen. Florence Shapiro, R- Plano, submitted a bill Monday calling for a 50-percent cap. Shapiro was unavailable for comment Monday. President Bill Powers said he has been working with people in the legislature on all the issues regarding higher edu­ cation and considers having a diverse campus one of his high­ est priorities. When the top 10 percent law was first adopted in 1997, students benefiting from the law FILIN G continues on page 2A Number of foreign students stabilizing after 2-year decline R u l e o f t h i r d s The number of international students in United States is starting to increase again after Sept. 11, 2001. The University of Texas is ranked fifth in the nation fo* over­ all number of international students. Jo sh u a Jow Daily Texan Staff University ranks fifth among research institutions for international enrollment By Joseph Boone Daily Texan Staff The number of foreign students enrolled in U.S. col­ leges has stabilized after two years of decline, according to a survey by the Institute of International Education released Monday. The survey, titled "Open Doors 2006," covers the 2005- 2006 school year and found the overall number of inter­ national students enrolled in the United States remained stable from the 2004-2005 academic year and is expected to increase next year, said Daniel Obst, director of membership and higher education services for the institute. U T has the fifth highest number of enrolled international stu­ dents among U.S. research universities, with 5,395, according to the report. In fall 2005, international student enrollment at UT increased for the first time in three years, to 8.9 percent of total students, according to UT's International Office. The national increase is a change from trends in the last couple of years, Obst said. "There has been a small amount of decline in the number of international students," he said. "What we're seeing now AB R O A D continues on page 2A TOMORROW'S WEATHER High Low 4 1 / I - l § v f ■ ' v ¿ I couldn't tell if it was Judge Judy or Nancy Pelosi. Gummy bears don't have milk in them. INDEX Volume 107, Number 54 25 cents World & Nation...........3A 4A O pin ion ........... University..................6A State & Local............. 7A N e w s ................. 5A, 8A Sports.................... 1-3B Classifieds................. 5B Com ics..................... 6B 4B, 7-8B Life & Arts By Nolan Hicks and Ingrid Norton Daily Texan Staff At around 10:30 a.m., Darnell Walker opened the door to the florescent wait­ ing room of the Travis County Adult Probation Department wearing all black: mid-length shorts, a button down T-shirt and a baseball cap. He shuffled up to the payment window, filled out a form and carefully unfolded a wad of 20s from his wallet. He carried a weathered yel­ low folder bearing the Travis County seal and the words Adult Probation and Community Supervision. Walker has had the folder for the two years since he started probation and will need it for three more, when he's expected to complete his probation sentence. "As long as 1 keep my head straight, I'll get through it fine," he said, sitting in the probation office. Walker said he was arrested in July 2004 for cocaine possession. He'd been helping his cousin sell crack in northeast Austin for about a week when undercover cops caught them, he said. "It was a bad mistake," said Walker, a soft-spoken 25-year-old who said he Probation may be a problem in Texas’ criminal justice system had never been arrested before and is confident he'll get through probation fine. "They gave me another chance to be a bet­ ter person and to get it off my record." Under Walker's five-year probation term, he can't drink or do any drugs, and he has to meet with an officer once a month, stay employed and pay $60 monthly in superv ision fees. HLs sentence is one of the most lenient possible for pos­ session of a controlled substance. According to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's most recent 2003 sta­ tistics, there were 238,209 people who, like Walker, were on probation for fivt to 10 years for felonies. With an additional 196,303 people who have committed m i s ­ demeanors, the total number of probates ill Texas was nearly 450,000 at that time PRISON continues on page 7A Stephen Brown processes a bill on the first day of bill filing for the 80th Legislature. More than 130 House bills had passed through the clerk's office by 11 a.m. Tri Vo Daily Texan Staff Lauren Covington, a Plan II sophomore, is reflected in a window of Batts Hall on her way to class on West 22nd Street M onday after­ noon. Peter Franklin Daily Texan Staff A Texas state prison in Gatesville.The prison popula­ tion has tripled over the past decade. Cclsio Gonzalez Daily Texan Staff TUESDAY, N O V E M B E R 1 4 , 2 00 6 T " " l l f T n TODAY'S W EATHER TUCK AND ROLL Audey Friar tuck-points the south steps of the Capitol Monday morn­ ing. This regular maintenance waterproofs the steps. Tri Vo Daily Texan Staff UT ROLLER HOCKEY PICKUP, 7:30 p.m., Bartholomew Park - East 51st Sreet. Have you ever wanted to skate around with a big stick in your hands and whack at a hard rubber biscuit? Here's your chance. All skill levels are welcome, and equipm ent needs are minimal. For more information, see www.aus- tinrollerhockey.com or call Rob at 512-627-1343. INTERNATIONAL TROMBONE QUARTET, 8 p.m., Bates Recital Hall. 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P ageT wo FILING: Bill proposes cap on tuition increases How can KHlMlfheese if it's lactose free? _______________ __ H igh 86 T iie D a i l i T exan Low 57 $10,000 $8,000 $6,000 $4,000 $2,000 From pagel A made up about 41 percent to 42 percent of the incoming freshman class, whereas now they make up about 70 percent, Powers said. Powers and his predecessor, Larry Faulkner, have both advo­ cated capping the top 10 per­ cent law to prevent losing control of enrollment size. Proponents claim capping admissions will still allow for a diverse student body since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled colleges can consider race in admissions. "We're looking to get control of the capacity problem," Powers said. Putting a cap on the rule is a modest approach that will allow flexibility in recruiting diverse classes, Powers said. Another bill filed Monday by Sen. Juan Hinojosa, D-McAllen, calls for limits on increases in tuition at public universities. Senate Bill 85 states that the amount of tuition charged to a new student may not increase by more than 5 percent of what a similar student was charged in Average undergraduate tuition and fees $12,000 r Resident ■ Non-resident 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 Source: Office of Student Financial Services Web site the previous year and prohibits increases in tuition from the 2006- 2007 academic year until after the 2009-2010 academic year. It also calls for refunds on overpaid tuition. "Education is the best equalizer that we have in our society, and we need to work to make sure that everybody has the opportu­ nity to get one," Hinojosa said. Compared to other states, Texas is doing poorly in affordability of higher education, making it hard for families and students to bud­ get and participate, Hinojosa said. Powers said his view is that UT needs to achieve excellence, and that requires a stable, predictable and more robust funding model. "We have always consulted with students and [the Tuition Policy Advisory Committee], and affordability is a major issue," Powers said. However, student members of the advisory committee have con­ sistently opted for quality pro­ grams with reasonable increas­ es in tuition over a decrease in tuition by foregoing certain pro­ grams, Powers said. ABROAD: Security policies hinder foreign applicants From page 1A The report estimates that for- ~J-rs"'"U'sCOm 620 C o n g re ss Ave. at 7th St. • 472-1244 11-3am 9041 Research Blvd. Ste 150 • 832-9722 11-10pm www.thaipassion.com o p e n until 3 dm SUPERCUTS every time JfiPflN€S€, SUSHI Si CHIN€S€ CUISINE O p e n M o n -F ri 1 1 -2 :3 0 , 5 - 1 0 Sat & Sun 5 - 1 0 sushi b a r clo se d on S u n d a y h a irc u ts Good on all haircuts reg. $10.95 to $13.50. Good at all 24 area salons. Open every day... no appointment needed! . 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The pam phlet, titled Getting What You Want From Sleep, said lack of sleep may have been partially responsible for the disaster, since it occurred late at night. The pamphlet is published by ETR Associates and distributed by University Health Services. Members of the Austin chap­ ter of the Association for India's Development said blaming the Bhopal disaster on sleep depri­ vation is insensitive and inac­ curate. "We have nothing against University Health Services," said Sreangsu Acharyya, an electrical engineering graduate student and AID-Austin member. "It's only that it creates a certain level of ignorance about the issue." According to the pamphlet, various disasters, such as Bhopal, occurred late at night, and "human error due to sleepiness may have contributed in each case." The disaster took place in 1984, when more than 40 tons of methyl isocyanate overheated, releasing a toxic gas mixture into the sur­ rounding streets and killing thou­ sands in their sleep. The plant had been producing well above the legal limit of the toxin, 1 ton, and had shut off safety checks to cut costs. AID-Austin members said they are concerned that the event is being misrepresented and would like to see the brochure correct­ ed by ETR Associates before it is redistributed, Acharrya said. "The goal here is to educate people about the disaster and not have misconceptions about it," Acharyya said. University Health Services officials were not available to comment on whether they will continue to distribute the pam­ phlet, but said they were aware of students' concerns and rec­ ommended students contact the publisher. Kay Clark, an editor at ETR Associates, said the reference to Bhopal was included to empha­ size the importance of getting enough sleep, and no offense was intended. AFTER BP donates after blast o y u a v ia v a D a n e ro Daily Texan Staff The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston will receive a 10-year contribution of $12.5 million for the creation of a permanent endowment benefi­ ting patient care and research as part of a lawsuit settlement with oil company BP PLC. An explosion at a Texas City BP refinery in March 2005 killed 15 people, injured hundreds and led to lawsuits that would eventually benefit hospitals and schools. The last of these lawsuits involving ended fatalities Thursday when 22-year-old Eva Rowe, whose parents were killed in the explosion, negotiated a settlem ent with the energy company that pro­ vided donations to support the Truman G. Blocker Adult Burn Unit. Twenty-three of the most critically injured workers were treated by the UT medi­ cal branch's burn unit after the accident and all survived. “We are pleased that we reached the settlement," said Neil Chapman, BP spokesman. out we are deeply sorry tor the loss from the Texas City explo­ sion, and we are working very hard to help avoid accidents like this in the future." The settlement with Rowe will contribute to at least $32 million to five organizations, Chapman said. Donations include $1 million to The Cancer Center at St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., and $12.5 mil­ lion to the UTMD bum unit in memory of the 15 people who died in the Texas City explosion, Chapman said. for UT Medical Branch expressed their gratitude to both BP and Rowe the support and improvement of the burns pro­ gram, said John D. Stobo, presi­ dent of the UT medical branch, in a press release. "It is remarkable that this young woman who has suffered such a terrible loss has turned her personal tragedy into such a great benefit to the community," Stobo said. The bum program special­ in bum-related research and thermal, chemical izes on radiation bums, said Jennifer Reynolds-Sanchez, UTMB Office of University Advancement spokeswoman. Survival rates for patients with severe bums at the Truman G. Blocker Bum Unit is one of the highest for any hospi­ tal in the United States, she said. After the settlement, Rowe emphasized her role as an advo­ cate for enhancing safety laws for petrochemical workers. "I'm very satisfied with the outcome, to be able to help so many people in the commu­ nity and make a difference for long-term things," Rowe told The Associated Press. “1 didn't want my parents to be forgotten. I know that they won't." With the donations, scien­ tists and clinicians with specific expertise in adult bum care will be able to ensure the treatment of severe bum patients, Reynolds- Sanchez said. BP will also match up to $2 million of additional donations that are made to the medi­ cal branch within the next six months, Chapman said. Additional reporting by The Associated Press UT Investment company approves funds benchmark individual performance By Ian Warren Daily Texan Staff The UT Investment Manag­ ement Co., which oversees invest­ ment of the University's endow­ ments, has approved a budget of just more than $2 million for personnel performance incentive awards for employees at a Board of Directors meeting in Houston. Christy Wallace, executive assistant to the CEO of UTTMCO, said all employees who met or exceeded their performance benchmarks for the 2005 to 2006 fiscal year are eligible to receive tire awards. The new figure is less than the award budget for 2004 to 2005, she said. Wallace said thefundsapproved Thursday did not account for the recently approved $8.9 million increase in UTIMCO's budget. Those increases were necessary because of salary increases for existing staff and new addi­ tions to the staff, according to UTIMCO budget materials on the UT System Web site. Sheridan Titman, UT finance department director,said incentive- based pay such as that for perfor­ mance-based awards at UTTMCO is considerably lower than at other endowment management firms. "It is my understanding that a multi million-dollar bonus at Harvard is not unusual," he said. A firm with low performance bonuses attracts a different type of investment manager, Titman said. People prefer more money, but there are skilled people, like former CEO Bob Boldt, who will take the job regardless, he said. People should keep in mind these professionals get paid well regardless, he added. "Raising the incentive awards may be necessary, depending on UTIMCO's strategy and what they want to do," Titman said. Two investments were also discussed at the meeting. The UTIMCO staff approved invest­ ing $30 million in the Southwest Opportunity Fund L.P., accord­ ing to the board's online agenda. Southwest was referred to online as "a proven manager than has generated value for the endow­ ments in the past." An addi tional $75million invest­ ment in Blue Ridge Offshore L.P. was approved Thursday. Wallace said UTIMCO has worked with this company since January 2004 and it has proved to be a good performer. Blue Ridge's past suc­ cess was a major factor in the decision to invest more money with them, she said. The board also heard a month­ ly performance report based on market exposure, value added to endowment funds and market­ able and non-marketable securi­ ties, according to the agenda. Houstonians Going home for Thanksgiving just got a lot cheaper! 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Due to the Holidays, there w ill NOT be normal D ot service on Thursday 11/23 & Friday 11/24. t f c * m m n o n — D r i l l * / / v GAMES ^ 1 i w wiwiw i^iiin mu iiaw'iiSL imiiBíiiÉi w¡ üOl iia warn 11 ii 11 m ij iliiiiii hiéH(i i H lniíti i ■ /¡OK tv milita touMiMvit • J)hÍÍ * Pmium jim ottn m ituj (jam. mitt. M l o o i W DúVlkJ \affle J*Uw> mill It (jinn a may &mj 2 0 minmtib. T u e s d a y , Nov. 14, 2 0 0 6 Texas-Union S h o w ro om : 7 : 3 0 p m - 1 0 :3 0 p m S k V V-X www .dailytexanonline.com State & Local Editor: M arjon Rostami Police & Courts Editor: Jackie Stone Phone: (512) 232-2206 _ r T h e D a il y T exan 7A Tuesday, November 14, 2006 PRISON: Probation reform will put criminals back on streets, opposition says From p a g e l A With state criminal justice bud­ gets increasingly stretched and a prison population that has tripled over the past decade, the question of who should be on probation and for how long is becoming more and more pressing. "There are too many people for the officers to keep track," said Ana Yáñez-Correa, execu­ tive director of the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition, a prison reform advocacy group. "Each probation officer has to look at 150 cases." Texas has longer probation supervision than any other state in the country. The profits Texas receives from supervision fees provide an incentive for the state to maintain long probation peri­ ods, Yáñez-Correa said. She said there is a reluctance to let people off their probation early, even if they have complied with supervi­ sion restrictions. "Probation profits from those on it," Yáñez-Correa said. "They don't let people off early." According to a study by the Texas Public Policy Foundation, the state collects $1.13 for every dollar it spends on probation. Tony Fabelo, a prison analyst who used to head Texas' Criminal Justice Policy Council, said the whole probation system m ust be rearranged to give priority to supervising violent offenders, rehabilitating drug users and making sure the rest comply with probation rules. He said right now there are too many probates for officers to prioritize. For example, under the current system, offend­ ers only fill out forms on their fifst visit. "We have a probation svstem that in general is badly orga­ nized," Fabelo said, sitting in the Starbucks on San Antonio and 15th streets, a few blocks from the probation office. "It's a big paper­ work processing machine. They're not supervising these people." Fabelo noted that Texas' super­ vision terms of up to 10 years are the longest of any state, contribut­ ing to high caseloads. The result is that not enough attention goes to new probates. With such long supervision periods, probates also have more chances to mess up, he said. Probates who break the terms of probation are sent to jail. A recent Texas Public Policy Foundation study reported that 41 percent of state jail intakes were revoked from probation. Half of those were revoked for a "technical" reason, such as having a beer or missing a meeting. The study, conducted last year, reported that the aver­ age length of probation in Texas is 67 months, or about five-and-a- half years, nearly two years longer than the national average. As Fabelo greeted politicians and consultants coming in and out of the coffee shop for their morning lattes, he said legislators are now more willing to try things like probation reform as an effort to solve prison overcrowding. In the late '80s, the last time Texas' prisons began to overcrowd, the emphasis was on building pris­ ons, he said. "Building prisons is very appealing, because it's quick," he said. "When you do it enough, you get the feeling that there's more to it than that, and we have legislators w ho've been here for 10 or 15 years w ho know that." Back to where we were in the '80s "We were full back then, and we're full today," said Rodney Cooper, deputy director of the Texas Departm ent of Criminal Justice, which oversees prisons. When Cooper started as a correc­ tional officer in 1978, there were 16 prison units scattered throughout East Texas. Today, there are 105, stretching from Jasper to El Paso, according to the department. With nearly 150,000 inmates today, six times Texas' prison population of 25,000 in 1978, Texas' prison sys­ tem is second in size only to the federal government's. "There are too many people for the officers to keep track. Each probation officer has to look at 150 cases." Ana Yáñez-Correa, executive director of the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition "Back then, there were 15 or so staff members to a shift," Cooper said. "Today, you might have 50." Part of the prison system 's expansion resulted from the 1980 case Ruiz v. Estelle. The court ruled that certain enforcement practices and inmate overcrowd­ ing in Texas' prison system vio­ lated inmates' civil rights. One measure ruled against was the in "building w hich inmates w ould be appoint­ ed by the w ardens to help keep the peace. tender" system , When Cooper came on in the late '70s, it w asn't unusual for three inmates to share a two-per­ son cell, because there weren't strict capacity limits. After the case, room capacity limits were put in place, and prisons struggled to find room for all the inmates and to hire new staff to accom­ modate the law's requirements. At the same time, Texas' population kept rising. The federal "war on drugs" initiative also contributed to the influx of prisoners. During this transitory period in the mid-'80s, Cooper remembers at one point having 20-inmate tents set up around the parameter fence at Huntsville to make up for bed shortages. "You literally ran out of room," said Keith Price, who started as a correctional officer 30 years ago and retired as warden in 2003. Price, who is currently an assistant criminal justice professor at West Texas A&M in Canyon, remem­ bers a time in the late '80s when one inmate getting discharged from the prison hospital would cause frantic phone calls to find an extra bed. "You get to the point where a handful of people will put things into a crisis," he said. "We weren't quite at that point when I left [in 2003], but we were getting there. I'm sure it's happening all the time today." Price said the system stabilized after the prison building boom in the early '90s, but that contin­ ued convictions have caused the population to keep climbing. "Right now, we're back to where we were in the '80s," he said. "'The problem was that we kept sending people to prison, and that's where we are today." "You can't lock everybody up," said James Marquart, a criminol­ ogy professor and director of the crime and justice studies program at UT-Dallas. At this point, it costs about $40 a day to keep some­ one incarcerated. With 169,110 inmates, according to the 2004 sta­ tistics, this amounts to $6.7 million The first By M ichael Graczyk The Associated Press rocket was test Hunched Monday from a remote West Texas spaceport being built and bankrolled by Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos. "There was a launch, a one- or two-minute event," Federal Aviation Administration spokes­ man Roland Herwig said from the agency's Southwest Regional office in Oklahoma City. "That's all I can tell you at this point," Herwig said. "There will probably be more launches in the future." or the type of spacecraft was not immediately known. 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Ufe-.. e-m ail us at LovingLab@ austin utexas odu for m ore info. Texas' prison population 1978 1990 2004 0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 Source: Texas Departm ent o f Crim inal Justice per day and $2.4 billion annually. For this reason, the system needs to prioritize who is put in jail, he said. "We need to cream off the less risky people and find something to do with them, Marquart said. Marquart said one of the ways to do that is to put less risky people on probation instead of in prison. to do Reform efforts during the 79th Legislature aimed that, including House Bill 2193, vetoed by Gov. Rick Perry in June 2005. The bill, sponsored by state Rep. Jerry M adden, R-Richardson, and state Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, previous chairman of the Senate Criminal Justice Committee, meant to head off prison overcrowding. Provisions of the bill included decreasing the maximum period of probation from 10 years to five and pro­ vided incentives to encourage the early release of well-behaved pro­ bates, Madden said. It would also provide probation instead of jail time for non-violent third-degree felonies, often drug offenses. Geraldine Nagy, director of adult probation for Travis County, has elected to adopt many of the changes in the bill. Nagy said long supervision terms are not effective because most people who re-offend do so within the first two or three years of being put on probation. Under her ten­ ure, the Travis County probation office has launched a program to profile the probation population to determine which group needs the county's limited resources the most, she said. W illiamson County District Attorney John Bradley disagrees with probation reform. He said weakening third-degree felony statutes will put criminals back on the streets. 1 le said the state has sufficient resources to super­ vise probates for 10 years, and it should continue to do so and build more prisons. "That state continues to grow," Bradley said. "As it does, crimi­ nals move here, and we need a place to put them." Madden still believes he can find a better solution after consult­ ing with objecting district attor­ neys and the governor's office. He is confident a compromise can be reached this legislative session, when he plans to reintroduce his bill. of w hat's going on or what they're doing," said County Judge John Conoly. According to documents Blue Origin submitted to the FAA ear­ lier this year, the New Shepard Resuable Launch Vehicle would be conical-shaped, about 50 feet tall and 22 feet in diameter at the base. It would consist of two modules stacked on each other. 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In the Senate, a 10-person freshman class of eight Dem ocrats, one Republican and D em ocratic leaning Bernard Sanders of Vermont also began orientation. Independent Sen -elect Jon Tester of Montana looked a little overwhelmed on his first day. “It hasn't soaked in yet," he said. “M aybe it will never soak in." Kevin McC arthy of California, one of 13 newly minted Republican House members, said fresh­ men from both parties were eager to show the new Congress will dispel any aroma of scandal. “They give us the steps to stay out of trouble," he said. “They really stress, before you do some­ thing, just ask if it's O K." Being in the public eye is no novelty for many of the Capitol's new tenants, among them rock musician and songwriter John Hall and ex-W ashington Redskins quarterback Heath Shuler. Hall said Monday being thought of as a musi­ cian during the campaign was a help because his Republican opponents underestimated him. "There have been exterminators elected to this House, so why not a musician," Hall said, adding that the new Democratic majority of which he's a part will "still have to prove that we can deliver on the promises made in the cam paign." For the few new Republicans, success at the polls was clouded by the disappointment in the GOP losing control of the House and Senate. “I was really hoping to know what it was like to be in a majority here in Washington, D.C.," said Rep.-elect Michele Bachmartn, R-Minn. Politics, however, took a back seat to proce­ dure for most of the day, as wide-eyed rookie lawmakers seemed both excited and awed. "From both parties, we all sort of have the same feeling: 'Wow! Is this really happening?'" said Michael Arcuri, D-N.Y. Indiana Rep. Joe Donnelly said he was mostly concerned about getting his office up and run­ ning "as quickly as possible, so we can start working for the people back hom e." In the evening, President Bush hosted newly elected lawmakers at a private White House reception. Former Redskins quarterback and representative-elect Fleath Shuler, D-N.C., talks on a cell phone before the first orienta­ tion meeting of newly elected m em bers of Congress on Capitol Hill in W ashington Monday. Dennis Cook | Associated Press fun, and with fu s i home. 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As a native Houstonian, I have a vested interest in the fate of my hometown's sports teams. That's kind of like saying, "As a person stranded in the middle of the ocean, I have a vested interest in the anvil tied to my foot." The biggest Houston sports story in the past decade has been that the Astros got swept in their first World Series ever. The town needs a title like a prisoner needs hope. I've had so many people ask me why I bother supporting Houston teams that they should all form a student organization. I'm worried my friends might be planning an intervention. So why do I continue to subject myself to this? It took a soccer game for me to find the right answer. On Sunday, the Houston Dynamo played the New England Revolution for the Major League Soccer champi­ onship in Frisco. Needless to say, when I heard the Dynamo were in the MLS Cup in their inaugural season, I became an unabashed band wagoner. Thanks to the twin miracles of Wikipedia and YouTube, I learned about the amaz­ ing skills of Dwayne DeRosario and the incredible scoring threat that is Brian Ching. More importantly, I set aside all the things I dislike about the sport of soccer in order to cheer on the home side. So that's why I was on the road to Frisco at 6 a.m., after less than two hours of sleep. It was to be my first soccer game ever. One of the first things I learned was that everything you hear about the inordinate amount of passion that soccer fans have is true. Despite the sub-60 temperatures, I've never seen a higher number of chest-paint- ers at any other sporting event. Most of the 22,000 fans on hand were Dynamo supporters. About six buses and almost 300 cars arrived at once in a huge orange-clad convoy. Though there were Houston fans everywhere, the most hardcore fans sat together in one comer. I've never seen as boisterous a group of fans. For about two-and-a-half hours straight, they were constantly waving flags, blowing on homemade horns, banging drums, BLAIR continues on page 3B T " | á á 1 • 1 á á • I B A SK ET B A LL Bye comes at the right time ciutch 3 changes game for Texas S E C T IO N Tuesday, N ovem ber 14, 2006 Houston Dynam o's W ade Barrett hoists the cham pionship trophy after defeating the New England Revolution in the M L S C up soccer game, Su n d ay in Frisco. Houston w on 4-3 on penalty kicks. Matt Slocum A ssociated Press By Ryan Killian Daily Texan Staff Katrina Robinson had never made a 3-point shot in her colle­ giate career. But with the shot clock winding down against Louisiana- Lafayette and the offense strug­ gling, Erika Arriaran whipped the ball to the 6-foot-2-inch for­ ward just behind the arch. As time expired, the senior hoisted a shot and found nothing but the bottom of the net. The shot put the Longhorns on top 48-43 just moments after they had lost the lead, and the rejuvenated offense didn't give it up again, prevailing 69-59 at the Erwin Center Monday night. "I knew I had to shoot it because the shot clock was running down, and so I tried to just make sure I had my form and put it in the basket," Robinson said of her first ever career attempt from behind the 3-point line. Shortly after Robinson's 3-pointer, BBALL continues on page 3B Jason Sweeten | Daily Texan Staff Niqky H ughes attempts a shot as Erika Arriaran looks on. H u gh e s fin­ ished the gam e with 15 points. Freshman Lamarr Houston walks off the field with Longhorn trainers after being injured on a special teams play in a 45-42 loss to unranked Kansas State this weekend in Manhattan, Kan. The bye week seem s to be com ing at the right time for the Longhorns, as three players were hurt Saturday. Jacqueline Walker | Daily Texan Staff Big 12 title still up fo r grabs despite Texas’ loss to Kansas State; McCoy says he’s 'fine By William Wilkerson Daily Texan Staff The bye week came in the nick of time for the Longhorns, who are nursing injuries to two offensive starters. Colt McCoy and Justin Blalock were both injured in Texas' 45-42 loss at Kansas State on Saturday. Both will continue to be evaluated during the week according to a statement released by the team. The status of freshman Lamarr Houston, who left the game after a special teams play, was not updated in the release. McCoy suffered a stinger in the shoulder and neck area after he scored the Longhorns' first touchdown on the opening drive of the game. He was seen grimacing on the sidelines as trainers looked at his neck, and he did not return. "I'm really disappointed I wasn't able to be in there helping my teammates, but I'm going to be fine," McCoy said. "We have a great staff of trainers and doctors, and I've already started working with them to get my injury taken care of. The off-week couldn't come at a better time. I'U do everything it takes to get back." Texas is off this week before facing Texas A&M on Nov. 24. "When evaluating injuries, we look for return of normal strength and a reduction of pain before putting a player back into the game," athletic trainer Kenny Boyd said. "Colt wasn't released to play because his symp­ toms, including strength, did not improve." Blalock, a finalist for the Lombardi Award and an Outland Trophy candidate, sustained an injury to his left knee in the third quarter. He didn't re-enter the game and will continue to be evaluated this week. He started his 49th game in Manhattan, Kan., and is the active NCAA leader in starts. "We've been a little unfortunate with injuries this year, but we can't use that as an excuse," Texas coach Mack Brown said. "When Colt went down, Jevan [Snead] didn't even blink. He came in and did a terrific job. When Justin [Blalock] was hurt, Dallas [Griffin] moved in at center and Lyle [Sendlein] took over at [right] guard, and they did a great job. There is no quit in this team, and I'm extremely proud of them." FOOTBALL continues on page 3B SOCCER Longhorns capitalize on penalty kicks, beat UConn 3-1 By Dennis Killian Daily Texan Staff It was another match that came down to penalty kicks, and once again Texas Soccer prevailed. Senior Amy Burlingham fired the winning penalty kick to defeat Connecticut. After winning the shootout 3-1, Texas hosts Portland at Mike A. Myers Stadium this Sunday at 1 p.m. "It was an even game," head coach Chris Petrucelli told Texassports.com. "The two teams were evenly matched. As usual, they got their rhythm going in the second half and put some pressure on us. They possess the ball and play good soccer; they were a tough team to beat. We're excited to get out of here with a win." This was a tough challenge for the Longhorns, who after 110 minutes were still knotted up with the Huskies 1-1. Burlingham was the offensive MVP of this game, as she assisted on the first Texas goal by attacking Connecticut's defense and set­ ting up a penalty kick. Stephanie Logterman threw a pass into the box that was headed in for a score by defender Kasey Moore. It was Moore's fourth goal of the season, and it came 50 minutes into the match. "Logterman just took a great [comer] kick and placed it perfectly at the back post," Moore said. "I saw the left side of the goal was open because the goalkeeper shifted. I've been struggling to score all year long. I'm just glad I got the chance to do it today." The Huskies' Lauren Ebert answered the Longhorns' goal by shooting a score past goalkeeper Dianna Pfenninger in the 69th minute. It was a rare mishap for the nor­ mally shutdown goalie and backline. The shootout provided the high drama of the afternoon. Unlike Texas' shootout against Colorado in the Big 12 Tournament, penalty- kick scores were not easy to come bv. Moore missed her first attempt, as d the Huskies' Niki Cross. The next two pla ers for both teams nailed their attempts the end, it came down to one big save ai one big shot. Pfenninger and Burlingham provid both, as the tandem's clutch performar sent Texas into the round of 16 for t second time in program history. Portia) ended the Longhorns' hopes in the Sw< 16 in 2004, and the Pilots look to repeat tl feat this year. But if Texas keeps coming up big in pr sure situations, that will be a tough task Portland. Yao tops Shaq in b ig-m an battle Yao Ming scored 34 points in Houston's win over Miami last week. The Rockets center is powering a resurgent Houston team that looks to compete for the division title. Our weekly NBA notebook recaps Yao's performance and other news of the week. » SE E P A G E 2 B Linebacker Ellis out for season Dallas Cowboys linebacker Greg Ellis will undergo surgery on Tuesday after tearing his achilles in Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals. Rookie Bobby Carpenter will fill in for the injuried veteran the remainder of the season. » SE E P A G E 3B Texas duo earns Big 12 honors Sophomore guard AJ. Abrams was named the Phillips 66 Big 12 Conference Player of the Week, while fresh­ man Kevin Durant earned the conference's Rookie of the Week honor, the Big 12 confer­ ence announced Monday. The award was chosen by a panel of media covering Big 12 Men's basketball, and it marked the first career Big 12 weekly honor both both Abrams and Durant. Abrams was named MVP at the Austin Regional of the 2K Sports College Hoops Classic benefttting Coaches vs. Cancer, averaging 20.5 points in wins against Alcorn State and Chicago State. Durant also averaged 20.5 points in the two games, while averaging 9.5 rebounds, 3.5 blocks, and two steals per game in the two victories. — Cody Hale Rankings Men's College Basketball 1. Florida (65) 2. North Carolina(7) 3. Kansas 4. Pittsburgh 5. O hio State 6. UCLA 7. LSU 8. Georgetown 9. Wisconsin 10. Alabama, Duke (tie) Women's Basketball 1. Maryland (46) 2. North Carolina (1) 3. Oklahom a (3) 4. Stanford 5. Tennessee 6. Duke 7. O hio State 8. Connecticut 9. Georgia 10. LSU 25.Texas . O hio State . M ichigan .use . Florida . Notre Dam e . Rutgers . Arkansas .West Virginia .Wisconsin 0. Louisville 3. Texas 2B NFL C O L U M N SPORTS Tuesday, Novem ber 14, 2006 Scorned QB pays Titans back for bad treatment Chris Sch m id t Daily Texan Columnist it For a while on Sunday, seemed like Steve McNair had passed the torch to his protege Vince Young. But McNair let him know he's still got a lot to learn. It's just too bad he has to learn these lessons from the opposite sideline. The Tennessee Titans started the game off Sunday hot behind Young, while McNair and the Baltimore Ravens were the com ­ plete opposite. All the broken plays were working out for Young — not McNair. M cN air looked like he w as show ing his age, m issing receiv­ ers and even having a lapse of concentration stepping out the back of the end zone for a safety. Frustration was setting in, but he know s better than to mail it in after only a quarter and a half. After Young m ade a touch­ dow n pitch — w hile being sacked — to tight end Bo Scaife, it seemed like he could do no wrong. It seemed like Young was going to torch the Ravens, who have the No. 5 defense in the league. But as long as M cN air is m an­ ning the offense, the Ravens alw ays feel like they can come back. W ith 4:51 rem ain in g, the R avens scored on an 80-yard drive, cutting the Titans' lead to single digits. That m om entum change would be the last, and the Titans would not score again. M cN air led his team to a vic­ tory, throw ing for 373 yards and three touchdow ns, defeating his form er team by one point. W hen Young needed to take over and finish out the gam e, he could not. He just has not learned that lesson in the NFL yet. It's not alw ays about constantly put­ ting points up on the board, like he did at Texas, but som etim es it's just about protecting the ball and running out the clock. If not for the T itans' horrible treatm ent of M cN air, Young could have spent this season from learn ing one of the great w orkhorses in the league, as well as his idol. lesson s these in M cN air has been a Pro Bowler, the an M V P and played Super Bowl. Even more im por­ tant is Young's relationship with M cNair. Young called him to get advice w hile he w as in college, and even now they still keep in touch. He has taught Young how to be a pro on and off the field. If M cNair were still with the Titans, Young w ouldn't have to use his phone. Instead , Young has b een thrown into the fire, and M cN air has taken his act to Baltim ore. I'm sure if you asked Young w hich he w ould prefer, learn­ ing from M cN air on the sam e team or starting against him this past w eekend, he would say the first. Baltimore Ravens quar­ terback Steve McNair, left, and Tennessee Titans quar­ terback Vince Y oung (10) meet on the field after M cNair and the Ravens defeat­ ed the Titans, 27-26, in an NFL football gam e in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday. Mark Humphrey Associated Press NBA Houston’s Yao defeats Miami’s Shaq in battle of basketball titans r Houston Rockets center Yao Ming, of China, com es d ow n with a rebound between M iam i Heat's Shaquille O'Neal, left, and Gary Payton during the first quarter of an N BA basketball gam e Sun d ay in Miami. W ilfre d o Lee A ssociated Press Dallas Mavericks pick up the pace after struggling early on in the season By Philip Clark Daily Texan Staff The H ouston R ockets routed the d efen d in g cham p ion M iam i H eat on Sun day night, 94-72. The alw ays- p u blicized m atch -up b etw een the N BA 's tw o b est centers — H ou ston's Yao M ing and M iam i's Shaq u ille O 'N eal — w as m ore lopsided than ever this year. Yao scored 34 points and ad ded 14 reb o u n d s, w h ile hold ing Shaq to 15 points and 10 rebounds. It w as the fourth straight regular season w in over tlie H eat for the Rockets. ... and Howard dominates Garnett The O rlando M agic w on their gam e against the M innesota Tim berw olves 109-98 on Saturday in another show ­ dow n betw een tw o of the leagu e's best big-m en. Kevin G arnett of the Tim berw olves w as unable to stop the young D w ight Howard of the M agic inside the paint. How ard shot and dunked his w ay to a 21-point, 22- rebound perform ance. G arnett coun­ tered on the offensive end w ith 28 points. The loss extended M innesota's losing streak to four gam es. on Sunday, with some help from the NBA's new ball. Carter launched a 3- pointer near the end of regulation to tie the game at 87. The ball hit the back of the rim and softly rolled through the basket. W hen asked by The Associated Press whether or not the ball w ould've sunk with the NBA's old ball, Carter answered: “Heck no. No Way." Redd sets franchise record M ilw a u k e e B u ck s' sw in g m an M ichael Redd scored a fran chise- high 57 points in last S atu rd ay 's gam e again st the U tah Jazz. Redd broke the previous scoring record of 55 points for the Bucks held by K areem A b d u l-Jab b ar. H ow ever, R e d d 's 57 w e re n 't e n o u g h , and the Bucks lost to the Jazz 113-111, exten d in g their losing streak to four gam es for their w orst start since the 2001-02 season. • Carter gets lucky bounce New Jersey N ets' guard Vince Carter w as able to will his team to a victory over the Washington Wizards Mavs and Suns starting to heat up their early-season Both the D allas M avericks and the Phoenix Suns have begun to rebound from troubles. A fter a franchise w orst 0-4 start, the M avericks won two straight gam es, beating the Suns and the quick- starting Portland Trailblazers. The Suns have also begun to rebound from their 1-5 start. A fter losing five straight gam es, the Suns w on an exciting gam e over the M em phis Grizzlies Saturday. W hile they w ere held to a franchise low seven points in the fourth quarter, the Sun s' Am are Stoudem ire show ed signs of his old self w ith a 25-point, 14-rebound per­ form ance. 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For 120 minutes, the two teams battled back and forth with a 0-0 tie. Both squads had opportunities to score, but neither could capitalize. It was brutal to watch. In the second overtime, New England's Trevor Twellman booted a pass right into Houston's net. I thought to myself, "That's game. I drove all the way up here to suffer through 0-0 soccer and see Houston lose in double overtime? Fantastic." Right as I was about to official­ ly declare this the worst sport ever, DeRosario passed to flanker Brian Mullen, who rifled a cross that Ching headed into the net. Two goals in less than two minutes after two hours of nothmg, impossible. I have heard some truly great cheers in my life, most involving crowds over 80,000, but the exultation of the Dynamo supporters when Ching's header went in rivaled them all. I was screaming right along with them. The tie ensured a penalty kick con­ clusion. In soccer, this means that each team will get five individual shots against the other team's goalie. Whoever scores the most wins. Picture holding a home run derby to decide the winner of the World Series. But at the time, no one was about to debate the format's merits. Both sides were tied going into the fifth set. Ching again played the hero, stutter-stepping and rolling the ball past the New England goalie. That set up Houston goalie Pat Onstead, who blocked the Revolution's last kick to earn Houston the championship. If you've never been on hand for a national championship, it is a singular experience. Hugging complete strang­ ers is the modus operandi. I was in a couple of group photographs with people whose names I will never know. Stadium-edition newspapers, the most powerful talisman in fandom, were passed around. Maybe all that the Houstonians endure with their teams makes the occasional bright moments that much more luminous, because I find that for every 2-14 NFL cam­ paign or World Series sweep, there's a moment like the one that the Houston Dynamo provided on Sunday. suffering Ellis out for season with Achilles tear By Jaime Aron The Associated Press IRVING — With Cowboys linebacker Greg Ellis out for the rest of the season after he tore his left Achilles' tendon in a 27- 10 victory over Arizona, Dallas rookie Bobby Carpenter prob­ ably faces the biggest challenge. Ellis is expected to have sur­ gery Tuesday. All season, Dallas has been able to live with top pick Carpenter being merely a bit player because of how well Ellis handled his conversion to linebacker. While Carpenter won't automatically get the job, this is his chance to prove the Cowboys knew what they were doing when they made him the 18th pick in the draft. "Would I like him to [take over]? Well, yeah," coach Bill Parcells said Monday. "But what I need now is the most efficient operation we can get." "It's a great opportunity for Bobby Carpenter," owner Jerry Jones said in the locker room Sunday. "And he senses that." Carpenter starred as an out­ side linebacker at Ohio State, and Dallas drafted him to play opposite last year's top pick, DeMarcus Ware. Parcells also liked the kid's bloodline: his father, Rob, played fullback for Parcells on the New York Giants in the 1980s. Before Carpenter could learn the playbook, Parcells moved Ellis from defensive end to linebacker. Ellis bristled at first, fearing he'd be cut if it didn't work out. He asked to be trad­ ed and grumbled about w ant­ ing to be anywhere but training camp when he reported. Yet he proved to be a quick study and was probably the team's best defensive player through the first eight games. He went into the Arizona game leading the team in sacks (four and a half), tied for the lead in tackles for losses (three), forced three fumbles, broke up three passes and had an interception. This will be only the second time since 1999 that he hasn't led the team in sacks. to Adding the challenge: Dallas has to break in its new alignment Sunday against the unbeaten Indianapolis Colts. said Parcells how the Cowboys decide to attack Peyton Manning and the rest of the Colts' offense will be a factor in filling Ellis' roles. Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Ellis walks off the field at the Cowboys'football minicamp in Irving on June 4. Tony G u tie rre z | A ssociated Press "We're thinking over the pos­ sibilities that maybe Junior or maybe A1 could do something on the early downs and Bobby could do something on the nick­ el or vice versa," Parcells said. BBALL: Tiffany Jackson dominates, scoring 23 points; freshman Hughes adds 15 From page IB Texas extended their lead to 15, with a Tiffany Jackson field goal. The senior was her usual dominating self and scored 23 points. "She's even better than I thought she was," Louisiana-Lafayette head coach J. Kelley Hall said One player he didn't account He took note of her too late as the freshman had 15 points. Carla Cortijo is nursing a ham ­ for was freshman Niqky Hughes. string injury and din't play. "That H ughes I'm embarassed to say, I don't even know who that is,"Hall said. kid, By the numbers, the first half was disturbingly similar to last struggled. year w hen Texas Jackson was the Longhorn's lone, true offensive threat. While they shot 39 percent from the floor, she kept them alive with steals, assists, a blocked shot and points. But coach Jody Conradt saw something else in this team's per­ formance. "Last year's team would have lost this game," she said. "There's no doubt in my mind." Last year is nothing but a bad memory and a good motivator, she said. "Right now, nothing reminds me of last year," she said. "The only time we talk about last year is to remind us how bad we felt and how we didn't perform to a standard we could be proud of." Duquesnes Sam Ashaolu works toward getting back to 100 percent By Alan Robinson The Associated Press PITTSBURGH — Shooting baskets with friends and watching his Duquesne teammates practice is enough now for Sam Ashaolu. Two months ago, he lay near death with two bullets in his brain. But in not too long he wants to play for the Dukes in a game that counts, not pick­ up ball with friends or rehab specialists. "I hope to get 100 percent soon and get back on the court real soon," Ashaolu said at a news conference Monday, altering his words slightly from the statement he planned to read. He did not take ques­ tions from reporters. Ashaolu, the m ost seriously injured of the five D uquesne players shot Sept. 17 following an on-campus party, appeared in public for the first time since w hat university president Charles J. Dougherty called an "unpredictable and unprecedented" attack that shook the dow ntow n Pittsburgh school's nor­ mally peaceful campus. Ashaolu, a 23-year-old junior college transfer, talks w ith a slight hesitation and needs long months of additional rehabili­ tation to regain anything approximating a normal life. One bullet was removed, but the other splintered into the cerebellum, which controls balance and movement, and the parietal lobe, which controls spa­ tial orientation and speech. The problem areas affect not only his day-to-day activities, but are critical to an athlete's performance. Also, doctors cur­ rently have no plans to remove the bullet fragments, saying the damaged areas of the brain will naturally scar over. Unless the fragments shift, which could occur with the contact common on a bas­ ketball court, for example, no additional surgery is anticipated. Still, asked if it is possible Ashaolu might play competitive basketball again, Mercy Hospital medical director Dr. Gary Goldberg said, "I'm hopefully optimistic. It's only been seven weeks. ... What will happen in seven months? We'd like to see it [his progress] continue. Nothing has been ruled out here." However, it may be months, if not a year or more, until doctors can reliably say if Ashaolu's athletic and academ­ ic career can continue. He has trouble speaking at length, and is not yet ready to handle the complexities of a college textbook, a detailed class project or a full- court press. "We have a lot of work yet to do w ith Sam. There's no questioning the fact he's made excellent progress to date, but there's much yet to do to get Sam back into shape from a physical and cognitive perspective," Goldberg said. "He's a quiet fighter. No big show, no end-zone dances, just a lot of hard work and a polite path to victory." Athletic director Greg Amodio said those who saw Ashaolu clinging to life hours after the shootings marvel daily at his discernible, never-slowing recovery and how it has inspired the teammates who opened then season Monday night against Youngstown State. "To see where Sam is now, based on those first few days, is truly a miracle," Amodio said. Dougherty said, "His remarkable prog­ ress is an inspiration to all of us. It's been a truly miraculous outcome for Sam and his family." Neither Ashaolu nor his older broth­ er John, a Duquesne graduate assistant, addressed the specific problems Sam antic­ ipates in the coming months. Sam Ashaolu, from suburban Toronto, limited his brief comments mostly to thanking his doctors, family and teammates for their support. "I'd like to thank my family for com­ ing around and being with me and all of my friends coming around to see how I am, everybody at Duquesne and my coaches, praying for me and sending me stuff. My mom, and everybody," he said. "Everybody around the country for pray­ ing for me." This comeback, from near death, looks to be over for Ashaolu. Now, he is driven by making another to the basketball court, as are the other three Dukes players reha­ bilitating from gunshot wounds: forward Shawn James and guard Kojo Mensah, who transferred from other major col­ leges and are ineligible this season, and junior college forward transfer Stuard Baldonado, the top incoming recruit who may not play this season. Ashaolu is already back into the game, attending practices regularly and correct­ ing teammates when he thinks they aren't hustling. "That hard work is paying off, but there are no promises, no guarantees regarding what the future will bring," Goldberg said. "If the recent path gives us a reasonable sense of what the future holds ... there's no telling what can be achieved." FOOTBALL: Texas still has shot at BCS bid From pagelB Division, conference titles still the goal for Longhorns Texas has long said that its first and foremost goal was to win the Big 12 South Championship. The division title remains up for grabs when the Longhorns play the Aggies next week. "We still have our primary goal in front of us, and that's to win the Big 12 South Championship and to get to the Big 12 Championship Game," Brown said. The Longhorns' loss to Kansas State all but signaled the end of Texas' chances of repeating as national champions. But a trip to the Fiesta Bowl is still a possibil­ ity, if they can take care of busi­ ness in their next two games. (9-2, 6-1) needs to beat A&M (8-3, 4-2) or have Oklahoma (8-2, 5-1) lose one of its last two games to secure a spot against North division champions Nebraska on Dec. 2 in Kansas City. Texas "I don't think it cost us the BCS, but then again, our first goal w as to w in the Big 12 South," safety Michael Griffin said, "and we haven't done that yet, so we still have another game to attain that goal. We still have good things happen­ ing for us." V is it Fin I ) \ iia T e x a n o n lin e at www.dailytexanonline.com APPLICATIONS . ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for the follow ing student position w ith Texas Student Publications Daily Texan Managing Editor Spring 2007 Semester A p p lic a tio n fo rm s and a list of q u a lific a tio n s are available in the Office of the Director, TSP 3.304 The TSP Board of Operating Trustees w ill interview applicants and appoint a Spring '07 Managing Editor at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, December 1, 2006 in room 3.302 of the Texas Student Publications building (CMC), 25th and W hitis Ave. DEADLINE Noon, Tuesday, November 21,2006 Please return completed applications and all supporting materials to the Director's Office. 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The new album was record­ ed before a live audience in the Luckenbach dance hall, but this time with the likes of Jimmy LaFave, Cory Morrow and others singing lead. "1 was sort of dumbfounded by this 'Nuevo' recording," Walker said in a statement. The original album captured the emerging Austin-based progres­ sive country scene that thumbed its nose at the Nashville, Tenn., establishment. Walker's string of freewheeling songs put him among the leaders of that movement and became the soundtrack to decades of rowdy Texas parties and inspi­ ration to a generation of aspiring musicians. "'Viva Terlingua!' that was Jerry Jeff Walker's creation. We think the record company just ripped off the whole idea," said Walker's Austin lawyer, Julie Ford. Though the album appears to be a tribute to Walker and his ground­ breaking work, Palo Duro found­ er Chris Thomas said the recent release was a tribute to the quirky town of Luckenbach, about 75 miles west of Austin, and a showcase for younger artists such as Austin's Walt Wilkins. "We have no interest in dishonor­ ing that [original] release," Thomas said. "If anything, this compliments [Walker's] legacy." Thomas' lawyer, Mike Tolleson of Austin, said most artists volun­ tarily grant licenses when someone else wants to record their songs because they receive about 9 cents per song per album sold. Walker's Groper Music declined Palo Duro's request, so the com­ pany sought what is known as a compulsory license. That allows a copyrighted song to be used with­ out the consent of the owner if cer­ tain rules are followed, including giving the copyright owner proper notice. Country singer Jerry Jeff Walker at a cam paign fundraiser at W illie Nelson's ranch outside Austin, on Oct. 30, 2005. Walker, w h o recorded 1973's "Viva Terlingua!" live in Luckenbach, filed suit Nov. 1, over a tribute album that was recorded in the Hill C oun try tow n with different musicians. Jack Plunkett Associated Press Tuesday, N ovem ber 14, 2006 Makeup names to make you blush By Sam antha Critchell The Associated Press NEW YORK — Choosing your cosmetics used to mean some pretty straightforward color selections: pink, red, maybe purple. No longer. The new world of choices involves more intense decisions: Will you choose Temptress? Vixen? Teasing Flirt? Or perhaps a bit of Tie Me to the Bedpost blush to go with your Pop My Bubble lip gloss? Makeup has always been about sex — usually implic­ itly. Now things are becoming decidedly more explicit. Sexy names are overrunning cosmetics counters, making a simple task such as buying blush seem like a trip to the cur- tained-off section of your local DVD rental place. Customers relish the promise and thrill inherent in the racy monikers, and beauty companies welcome the chance to call red something other than red. "Makeup is hope in a jar. ... Now, if you go into any cosmet­ ics emporium, department store or Bath and Body Works, you can find every possible hope," says Jean Godfrey-June, beauty director at Lucky magazine. "You can try on a different iden­ tity but not look different." Even a mild name can inspire. One of Godfrey-June's favorites, MAC Juicy Pink lip gloss, has a slightly shocking name and looks shockingly pink in the tube. In reality, it only adds a bit of shimmer to her lips. "No one knows you're wear­ ing it. But you do," she says. "Sexy makeup is for even more modest women than closet sexy- lingerie wearers." About 20 percent of new color cosmetics shades fell into this hot-and-heavy trend during the first half of the year, according to Karen Grant, senior beauty analyst at market research firm NPD. "This year is when we real­ ly saw the push toward really sexy names. It was really across categories — nails to lipsticks," Grant says. "The shade name that's most likely to make you blush: from 'Pussy Galore' James Bond. I'm amazed that it could be used then, let alone now." It's not launched just edgy compa­ nies like Nars (the successful Orgasm blush, in 1999), MAC (Velvet Teddy lip­ stick) or Benefit (Dr. Feelgood face balm). Traditional main­ stream brands are in the game, too, including Lancome (Exotic Kiss lip gloss), Clinique (Nudey nail polish) and Chanel (Boudoir rouge). Color names that make you smile — or, even better, blush — help add distinction to other­ wise similar products. "There are only so many col­ ors for makeup, only so many reds and pinks — a red is a red is a red — but some of the names make them stand out," says Nina Sisselman, vice presi­ dent of creative development for High Maintenance, the com­ pany with the beauty license for Playboy. "If you're in Sephora, with hundreds of choices in front of you, the name, the pack­ age and the color makes a dif­ ference." All things being equal, includ­ ing color and texture, Renata Faiman of Los Angeles would pick a lip gloss with a racy name over boring Pink No. 6. But, says the 25-year-old public-rela- tions executive, quality matters most. "Always the color comes first, and then I look at the name and say, 'Oooh, that's so cute.'" Another plus: No long-term commitment to changing your appearance is necessary. These are, after all, products that dis­ appear with the swipe of a cot­ ton ball. "Every woman has many sides of sexy," says Christine Beauchamp, CEO of Victoria's Secret Beauty. 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Joanna Newsom is a refreshingly sincere and immensely talented artist, and Ys is a much- appreciated reminder of what great music sounds like. The Clash The Singles [Box Set] Epic Other than perhaps the pay and word limitations, the worst thing about reviewing an album for the Texan is that I am not afforded the "experience" of the physical album and its packaging and artwork. Ail there is to work with is a digital copy of the music. Understandably, this is a common, if not cliche, criticism of the MP3 era at large, but the aesthetic of actu­ ally owning the album is difficult to dismiss. Why else would record-col­ lecting geeks buy the CD of an album they can download on ¡Tunes for half the price? Liner notes, artwork and band pho­ tos may not make or break the album but can no doubt augment your per­ ception of the band. Take, for exam­ ple, Nirvana's Nevermind, the picture of Kurt Cobain defiantly extending his middle finger to the camera remains as essential to my conception of the album as just about any song is. I bring up the importance of album packaging and artwork because it is the only legitimate rationale for why anyone would ever buy this Clash Box Set. It is a disc by disc, song for song, picture by picture replica of every single the Clash put out during their exceptional career. The problem is that they put out 19 singles, so sub­ sequently this box set has 19 discs. That may be hard to digest because a 19-disc box set is more than superflu­ ous for a band with only 6 full-length albums. And since they are truthful recreations of each single, some of the discs only have two songs on them. Essentially, it's difficult to credibly review this album because there's no access to the packaging that would make the album worth purchasing. This, however, is of marginal impor­ tance since people reading this will fall into two categories: extremely dedi­ cated Clash fans (people who own leather jackets) and everyone else. If you fall into the former, then you cer­ tainly understand the visceral appeal of the Clash (you did buy that leather jacket) and have already thought about purchasing this box set. You probably should since the Clash was always a cool looking band and adding 19 discs to your CD col­ lection will make you look that much more"hardcore."The latter category should just buy (or download) the Clash's London Calling or the Essential Clash Greatest Hits, because the Clash really is an amazing band. Even if a 19-disc box set is a bit gratuitous. ftEiG A L. C IN EM A S Ó'C = ÓPE¥CÁPtl(jÍjED “ ■ * Pass / Discount Ticket Restrictions Apply D IG = D IG IT A L S O U N D B A R G A IN S H O W S IN ( ) Wednesday - Discount Shows Alt Day Excluding V Films -35 S. 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With no Dr. Dre-produced tracks, Game brought in an all-star roster of hit-makers, including Scott Storch, Kanye West, Just Blaze and Swizz Beatz, just to name a few. Game exec­ utively produced the album, while looking to vary his musical style. The first two singles, the formu­ laic club banger, "Let's Ride," and the intense street anthem, "One Blood," are solid efforts, but they don't truly reflect the attitude of this album. The standout track is the soulful and bass-heavy "01'English,"on which Game retells the story of his uncle and brother's deaths. With a laid-back groove provided by Hi-Tek, Game also touches on Eazy-E's death and reminisces about his gang life as a youngster. Busta Rhymes is featured on the song, "Doctor's Advocate," and nar­ rates Game's rise up the Aftermath ranks. Game takes a different tone with this track, with apologetic rhymes directed at Dr. Dre. The sec­ ond half of the CD features plenty of cameos from prominent West coast figures such as Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, Kurupt and Daz. There are some surprising tracks on "Doctor's Advocate," mainly the will.i.am-produced "Compton," which is a tribute to Game's home­ town and old school gangsta rap in general. Kanye comes through with his signature sound on "Wouldn't Get Far," as Game raps about video vixens and the sleazy nature of the industry. Doctor's Advocate isn't a classic, but it surpasses his first album, The Documentary, in terms of originality. Reviving the true nature of West coast hip-hop, Game proves he is capable without 50 Cent and G-Umt.The sec­ ond half of the CD is better than the first, as Game wheels in Nas to finish off the final track. Repetition may be Game's biggest downfall, using metaphors about pro­ fessional athletes and cars on a few too many tracks. Despite this, Game is lyrically aggressive and isn't afraid to speak his mind. In any event, fans of West coast rap won't be disappointed. — Dennis Killian Joanna Newsome Ys Drag City Reviewers have largely failed to accurately capture Joanna Newsom. Yes, you can talk about her childlike, elfin voice. You can call her "freak folk" and go on to discuss her lyrics about meteorites, sparrows, sawdust and diamonds. But that misses the point. Only twice in my life have I listened to an album that immediately changed the way I felt about music. The first time I heard Agaetis Byrjun by Sigur Rós, and the second time I heard Ys by Joanna Newsom. These are albums that cannot be understood by talking about them, you really just have to hear them. Ys (pronounced "ease") is an ambitious, challenging collection of five songs that expands on the inimitable sound many of us first heard on 2004's The Milk-Eyed Mender. Van Dyke Parks (string arranger for Pet Sounds) creates the founda­ tion upon which Joanna Newsom's harp and vocals are able to build, release and breathe. The album is deceptively simple and remarkably dense, so I really feel like I should lis­ ten to it at least 10 more times before submitting this review. It is instantly engaging, and themes (both lyrical and musical) reappear here and there, helping to make Ys increasingly more rewarding each time you listen. It is performance-based in the way that Van Morrison's Astral Weeks is, and you can imagine Newsom composing this music as she goes along. If you have been wondering what OPERA: Orchestra targets young audience Above, Violinist Sara Rico rehearses "The Marriage of Figaro" along with other members of the Campus Opera Society. Left, Tim Fox conducts the orches­ tra during a rehearsal of "The Marriage of Figaro" held by the Campus Opera Society. T in a H o g u e Daily Texan Staff Passm ore's solution to this chal­ lenge is to find free venues in places where audiences already exist. The Opera Society hopes to gain a big audience by targeting students who live on cam pus for their N ovem ber perform ance amid the largest dorm on cam ­ pus. "M ost operas are like sappy rom ance m ovies," Frederick said, dism issing the notion that opera is hard to relate to as an art form. "This is a great thing for guys to bring their girl­ friends to. It's quirky, hum orous and everything comes out OK in the end." The Opera Mafia Orchestra will perform The Marriage of Figaro" on Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. in the Jester Spanish Oaks Terrace. The performance is free to the public. "M ost operas are like sappy rom ance m ovies. This is a great thing for guys to bring their girlfriends to." Maria Frederick, Opera Mafia Orchestra spokeswoman that they d o n 't have the deep pockets of the traditional opera elitists. Successful low -bud- get opera productions actually became the topic of Passm ore's Plan II thesis, w hich analyzes the challenges of producing operas w ith little m oney or resources. You and a guest are invited to a special advance screening of W arner Bros. Pictures' THE FOUNTAIN Thursday, N ovem ber 16th, 2006 at 7:30 pm at Galaxy Highland 10 H U G H JA C K M A N Josh Groban Awake 143/Reprise In 2001, Josh Groban was intro­ duced to the world with his self­ titled debut. However, it wouldn't be until his second album, Closer, was released that he would gar­ ner the attention from the United States and those of the younger generation. The Los Angeles native has a strong concert influence and his crisp baritone voice has helped him score a few No. 1 hits includ­ ing the spectacular "You Raise Me Up." With his new release, Awake, Groban changes nothing and con­ tinues to do what he does best: sing. One thing I have been impressed with since the first time I heard Groban was the presence that his voice demanded. His voice is nei­ ther soft nor loud, but rather rises and falls with the feelings and emo­ tions it brings to life. Throughout the entire album, Groban captures your attention, forcing you to lis­ ten and concentrate. Even tracks like "Mai" and "Solo Por Ti" grab your attention as they're sung in a foreign language. You still find yourself singing along, hoping to share in the moment that is being created. The album also holds a great deal of variety. Every song is different, yet the album as a whole has a flow that cannot be ignored. The songs range from pop, "You Are Loved (Don't Give Up)" and "Machine"to the cho­ ral "Lullaby," and even to classical with the powerful ballad, "February Song". However, the pick of the lit­ ter is "So She Danced," a soon to be classic that breaks boundaries by combining classical and pop elements into one song. And most impressively, Groban is actually able to pull it off. The album is near flawless, packed with 13 amazing hits cover­ ing all musical genres, save death metal. The only downside to the album is that Groban, although growing musically, has done noth­ ing different per se. While his songs are much more mature and sophisti­ cated and really show how much he has grown in the past few years, the music as a whole never evolves. So word to the wise, if you liked Groban before, you will love this album. If not, stay clear. From page 8B of the deepest w oodw inds — as quickly and sm oothly as his con­ d u cto r's w and com m ands the musicians. "The way M ozart uses music to heighten dram a is am azing," Fawkes said. "It's funny, it's exciting, it's sad, there's every­ thing in this music. It's music anyone can be taken away by." The m usicians m ay not all be music majors, but they still take their music seriously. Everyone is attentive at practice, listening carefully to Fawkes sing out the difficult bars and m arking their music sheets accordingly. While they w o u ld n 't be mistaken for a professional orchestra, it's obvi­ ous they are not am ateurs. C am p u s O p era Society President Daymon Passmore is a graduate voice perform ance student. He founded the society as an undergraduate at UT in the spring of 2005. It w as origi­ nally an opera club for voice majors and has since evolved from pure opera appreciation to actual opera performance. The society held a Katrina benefit concert last October and invited people to participate in the orchestra for the event. It w as then that Passmore said he realized a wealth of musical tal­ ent existed outside the music school, and the O pera Mafia Orchestra was born. The orches­ tra has 34 members, and they m ost recently perform ed a fall benefit concert at U niversity U nited M ethodist Church in late October. "It suggests som ething und er­ ground, m ore subversive and revolutionary," Passmore said of the orchestra's name. "Opera has a long tradition with good music, but it is also a constantly evolving art form," Passmore said. "Opera is seen as elitist because it needs rich donors. ... We're trying to reach out to a younger audience." Part of the problem w ith reach­ ing out to a younger audience is the #1 show ■BvR HIP-HOP AND IN THE ATX IS HOLDING AN W M P E i m O l l S S S s f o r UT students omy. iTaping starts in November. ?r caü 214-315-QQR7 y .com Vi ANTED Tuesdays &30pm T im e * » » * 16 O onnscM S *, Antenna d ts w w w .atxm w .com // w w w m yspace.com atxmw "Jero d Couch's ATX Most W anted show on KVR has becom e one of Austin's highest- rated cable access program s" — The Daily Texan W H A T I F Y O U C O U C k “ftcnumi .pfioiifci'jfiííiRiifEíirí"*» wi»iA««(mTOjiaBwimenuw '«fo t»»*aiH im tsmwmi sammm jbbw b i m u r b h ih h - « r : i OMAUtQW! -aWF 7WN1IWM71.AW» """¡IM H M N ir CIMHNMSP P G 13 PAAENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED gS- ( Some MatNHI M.,, Sc (rwppfopnatt lot ChlMno Uttoe, 13 1 Some Intense Sequence# Of Violent Action,1 Som e Sensuality And Language The Fountain opens in theatres November 22nd Please pick up complimentary passes at The Daily Texan office on the UT Campus, CMC building at the corner of 25th and Whitis Tickets available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Limit one pass per person. W hile supplies last. —Jonathan Ridewood — Stephen Davis TUESD A Y, N O V E M B E R 14, 2006 PAGE www.dailytexanonline.com Entertainm ent Editor: Lauren Thompson Features Editor: K ini Garza Associate Features Editor: Katherine Fan Music Editor: Ramon Ramirez Fine Arts Editor: Emily Watson E-mail: Mroindarts@dailytexanonline.C0m Phone: (512)232 2209 Orchestra to play first ¿arcfcr «« Q opera at Jester By Meagan Thomsen Daily Texan Staff he timeless, poignant music that fills the first floor orchestra room tonight doesn't feel as if it belongs here. Classical notes soar over the linoleum floors and hang at the tip of each violist's bow, hesitant to bounce off the bland white T walls that just don't do Mozart justice. The Opera Mafia Orchestra is playing their first full- length, on-campus opera, Mozart's “The Marriage of Figaro/' on Friday and Sunday in the Jester Spanish Oaks Terrace. The two-hour opera will be sung in Italian, but there will be screens with subtitles and free food will be provided by Jester City Limits, the society's spokeswoman Maria Frederick said. From public relations to electrical engineering, stu­ dents of all majors play together in the instrumental component of the Campus Opera Society, a student organization that strives to promote opera apprecia­ tion through performance. "My favorite thing about the orchestra is that every week I'm able to play music," engineering freshman Allison Lehman said. "With my major, I don't get to play music often." Lehman plays clarinet, and like many others in the orchestra, she was a member of her high school band, but chose to pursue a non­ musical major at UT. Part-time musicians don't comprist all of the Campus Opera Society. Most of the vocalists are music majors, and almost everyone comes from a strong musical background. "I'd say it's more of a love octagon than a love triangle," Frederick said of the upcoming opera's storyline. Frederick is a Plan fl and public relations senior who plays bassoon for the orchestra. During a Sunday night orchestra practice, con­ ductor Tim Fawkes is taken away by the music. His facial expressions change constantly with the flow of the music — eyebrows rising and fall­ ing with the melody, lips pursing with the tone OPERA continues on page 7B Tenacious D Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny Sony ™And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead So Divided Interscope Damien Rice 9 Warner Brothers Tenacious D is the rock equivalent of NFL super- star Chad Johnson. Both talk crazy game about being the best at what they do. More importantly, both entities bring it when doubted. After 2001 's self-titled debut, the D saw their popularity skyrock­ et. They got so big, bands like Pearl Jam and Weezer closed their shows. Five years and one movie later, they're back to show why they rock like nobody else. The Pick of Destiny is the prequel to their debut. Said debut found the D boasting of the fame and life that comes with being in the so-called greatest band on Earth. Destiny takes us to the beginning, to their humble roots. Over the course of the CD's 33 minutes, listeners get a detailed D history lesson. In their quest to being the baddest, most rocking group in the world, Jack Black and Kyle Gass may have succeeded. The genius of the group is in the way lyrics are wrapped around the music. The music is an excellent mix of folk and country rock. Black and Gass'lyrics are equal parts nonsense and on- point observations. The D may not be the most insightful or serious band, but there's no arguing with the result. The band can handle quick jams, "Classico" and "Break-In City" each come in at under a minute, or they can do epics like "Beelzeboss" and "Kickapoo," which go four-plus minutes apiece. Either way, the point is clear: The D rocks, and there's no denying it. Influences, idols and friends are all shown love throughout the album. Inspirational figure to the band, Ronnie James Dio, and fellow old-school rocker, Meatloaf, show up on the epic opening num­ ber, "Kickapoo," to belt out an operatic instant classic. Everyone's favorite rock star Dave Grohl contributes drum work and vocals to the climatic "Beelzeboss." The album is great in its own right, but the pair­ ing with the movie of the same name makes the music something that has to be experienced. Most of the songs are ditties that feel like they were improvised by two guys who just want to rock. The feeling of improvisation is at its most potent on the stellar lead-off single, "Pick of Destiny," when Black sings lines like "Cause he who's a geezer must live in my freezer, and she who is snarky is full of malarkey." — Eddie Strait You remember when someone older than you told you that Bleach was the best Nirvana album, because it was made before they sold out? You probably don't. But speaking of the'90s, it looks like Austin's own little Sonic Youth, ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead, has become its own late-model Nirvana with its new release, So Divided. The quintet started out in the Capital City in 1994 as an Austin-based noise duo that terrorized Red River with their antics. Audience members and booking agents alike thought they were annoy­ ing. Then Jason Reece and Conrad Keely got some lackeys and got real good. They were noisy, but a listenable noisy. Six years later they pressed the flesh with Interscope and got signed, resulting in one of the best albums not made by Spoon to come out in a long time. Source Tags and Codes (the follow-up to their almost unlistenable, but still anthemic, Madonna) put them on the map. Rock critics would whisper to themselves, "Maybe they are the new Sonic Youth," all while buying the CD at SuperTarget. But now it's 2006, and the only band you file under an ellipsis seems to have lost its edge. So Divided mines similar territory as its last (critically shrugged) release, Worlds Apart. There are great rock songs in the album, somewhere. You just have to wade through more Segways than SXSW and Eeyore's Birthday put together. It seems appropriate, all the other great noisy- ass bands have calmed down: Sonic Youth makes jam records, Steve Malkmus doesn't remember what an electric guitar looks like, and I hear Krist Novaselic has to hire people to break his basses now. No band is a perpetual motion machine (read: no one but Tom Waits). All in all, ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead has seemed to settle in to just making rock records and not making super, cool rock records. Pass this release up and go find the booking guy at Emo's. He's probably got a copy of Madonna lying around under an ashtray somewhere. Instant gratification: Download "Stand in Silence" and "Witches Web." — Scotty Loewen Just for the record, Damien Rice is a band — well, at least for this album. In regards to his past work, like 2003's 0, Damien Rice can't take his mind off of her, again and again. Damien Rice knows and shows how to express his intimate feelings through the plethora of explosive falsettos and dramatic cre­ scendos, harmonized by the sweet angelic voice of Lisa Hannigan. Utilizing the group's collective talent, 9 showers the stereo with pendulous string instru­ ments, climactic percussion, soothing piano accom­ paniments and dynamic vocal duos that would bring the soft, sensitive side out of anyone caught in his lyrical poetry. The album lays it on thick in terms of "feelings," with Rice's ability to question and expose the messed-up conglomeration of desperate emotions. With tracks like "Rootless Tree," a song of rebellion towards the game of love, Damien Rice discharges a series of"F Us" that explicitly, but in an almost com­ forting way, plead for an escape from his femme fatale. Rice is not afraid to be that constant emphatic reminder of how much love sucks, providing the lin­ gering voice for all those who sympathize with the situation, and most of us do. Don't get me wrong, not all of Rice's songs hint at his constant bouts of melancholia. "Dogs"finally strays away from depression as an antidote for nos­ talgia. This track secretly peeks into hope and beau­ ty, possibly being the only happy song throughout the record. So if you enjoy basking in your own misery, and often find yourself reminiscing on the warm smile of a past lover, then this is a breakthrough. If you find yourself locking the door and punching the walls of your room or sobbing under your comforter, 9 will provide you that sense of belonging. At least you don't have it as bad as Damien... But if you do, Damien flirts with silence almost intimately throughout the album giving the opportunity to lull your heartache into the echo­ ing stillness. The last track, "Sleep, Don't Weep," with its extensive 21 -minute length, will replace all the sleeping pills on your night stand; possibly provid­ ing the first of many "good night's sleeps" to come. — David Cabañero » SEE PAGE 7B FOR MORE SOUNDBITES ■ A % E C 4 4 1 1 1234 5 b l8 ‘A.i . . - C C ) t f R 1Í GET THE CHASE +1 CREDIT CARD* GET THE y ITED EDITION T-SHIRT