BEST AVAILAIE COPY f ENTERTAINMENT UNIVERSITY Departmeirtal libraries forced to reduce hours of operation W í f i 0 6 6 ¿ XI 0 S V J J 3 ' éñ 1 1 3 0 N V A 1 S V 3 L e t t snandOdDiw is a twin us wuHsnandottW isamunos L HE TJAILY T ex an 1 f | Serving the community of The University of Texas at Austin for since 1 9 00 J . www.dfaiiytexanonline.com Thursday, Septem ber 18, 2 0 0 3 "Our target has been to continue our m ost im portant services with undim inished quality, given these reducecT resources and the need to absorb som e inflationary rise in co sts.” Larry Faulkner, UT president STATE OF THE UNIVERSITY Complaint filed against airline M am ta M otw ani, a ssista n t director of the Multicultural Inform ation Center. c la im s sh e's a victim of racial profiling. Ashley Hitson Daily Texan Staff Graduate student accuses Continental Airlines employee of making discriremarks By Anjali Athavaley Daily Texan Staff A UT graduate student has filed a complaint against Conti­ nental Airlines for an alleged racial profiling incident at the Los Angeles International Airport in early September. M amta Motwani, M ulticul­ tural Information Center assistant director, said a white male Continental employee made dis­ crim inatory before allowing her to board a red-eye to flight Houston Tuesday, Sept. 2. from Los Angeles remarks Faculty, staff and students gathered in the Jessen Auditorium inside Homer P. Rainey Hall Wednesday afternoon to witness UT President Larry Faulkner's State of the University Address. Am ong the main topics of his speech were issues concerning the University’s current budget, effects of recent legislation and objectives for the years to come. TEXAS LEGISLATURE C h rfs Nguyen DaiU Texan Staff Motwani, a 28-year-old Indian- American, she approached the gate with her boarding pass around 12:40 a.m., said when an attendant told her that she was cutting in line and would have go back. M otwani said the attendant looked at her and said, "We don't cut around here." He spoke deliberately, enunci­ ating his words, she said. "I felt that he spoke to me as if I was not from here,'' Motwani said. There were about 25 to 30 peo­ ple standing outside the gate, she said. However, they were waiting for their rows to be called, not standing to board. Motwani, w ho claimed there w as no line, said she asked the crowd if they were waiting in lints and line in See COMPLAINT, page 2 By Sarah Kleiner • Daily Texan Staff The University should work with the state Legislature to implement affir­ mative action in its admissions policy as soon as possible, UT President Larry Faulkner said during his State of the University address Wednesday. Faulkner said administrators are ready to work with state leaders to amend a law requiring a one-year notice before changes to an admissions policy can begin to affect procedures. "It w ould cause us to post­ pone changes for a full year — a delay inimical to the best inter­ est of Texas," Faulkner said. "We stand ready to work with state leaders to gain relief, per­ haps by am ending the govern­ ing law." Celebrating the University's 120th year, faculty, staff and stu­ dents joined to hear Faulkner's speech in Jessen Auditorium. Due to a statewide budget shortfall and recent legislation, Faulkner said, the University has about $40 million less to the state and by operate the programs funded the by Permanent University Fund for this fiscal year, which began Sept. 1. "Our target has been to con­ tinue our most important serv­ ices with undim inished quality, given these reduced resources and the need to absorb some in costs," rise inflationary Faulkner said. "This is no small task. It is, in fact, impossible to achieve with respect to every service." But maintaining quality will continue to be a target for administrators, Faulkner said. About 700 positions were eliminated because of budget cuts, including 120 layoffs, which Faulkner said were minimal. "But there is also the sobering reality of w hat happened to m embers of our com m unity who lost their jobs just for finan­ cial reasons," Faulkner said. The 78th regular legislative session brought "serious short­ term challenges" but also long­ term possibilities, such as the deregulation of tuition rates, Faulkner said. Faulkner also discussed his plans for the future of the University. Although the freshman reten­ tion rate declined one point to 91 percent, Faulkner said his goai is to reach 94 percent in the near future. He also wants to increase the four-year gradua­ tion rate from 39.2 percent to 42 percent and the six-year gradu­ ation rate from 71.5 percent to 75 percent. í aui kner said he supports the creation of an honor code. If the code is implemented, incoming students would sign a docu­ m ent prom ising to uphold University values, said Rusty Ince, chair of the Senate of College Councils, the group responsible for the creation of the code. Some students said they felt S»e ADDRESS, page 2 Senate sanctions battle continues Dewhurst ‘anxious' to resolve fines, lost privileges issues By W ill Krueger Daily Texan Staff Civility displayed in the Texas Senate Tuesday showed signs of cracking Wednesday, as Demo­ cratic senators dem anded the fines and sanctions imposed on them by Republicans be removed. "This is the third day we've come back to work. Our staffs are still in the gallery. I can't write to my constituents," said Sen. Mario Gallegos, D-Houston. "I'm ready to go to work. Let's get to work. senators are working on a solu­ tion to the problem posed bv the fines and sanctions instituted by Republican senators after 11 Democrats broke quorum and fled to New Mexico in order to block legislation on congressional redistricting. Sanctions loss of parking and mail pnvileges for senators and staff, as well as fines totaling as much as $57.000 per absentee senator. included "I am ver\' anxious to get this whole issue of the fines and penal­ ties behind us," Dewhurst said. Dewhurst said some Repub­ licans are unwilling to forgive the fines. "Several different Republicans THE PRICE OF LEARNING Indie filmmakers decry FCC ruling Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst said See SENATE, page 7 Textbook costs rising an estimated 5 percent each year, officials say By Angela Grant Daily Texan Staff It's a fact of life. Textbooks are expensive. Dale Stark, an electrical engi­ neering sophomore, paid about $100 for a calculus book this semester. "I think it's too high," Stark said. "It w as cheaper than I thought it would be but still higher than I'd like it to be." According to the Consum er Price Index, the price of educa; tional books and supplies has increased 238 percent in the past tw o decades, The New' York Times reported W ednes­ day. • Textbook prices are rising by an estimated 5 percent each year, according the National Association of College Stores. Students can expect to pay an average of $807 per year. 'to "They might be a little over­ priced, but you're going to expect that at any university," said Jason Moore, an undeclared freshman who paid about $500 for books this semester. "It's just something you háve to take into account whenever you consider college." Others try to avoid the high costs. "If it's a class I don't really need the book for, I might just go gpt it from the library," said Cinematexasfilm festii >al panel support protecting public interest in media By Clay Reddick Daily Texan Staff Legislation in Congress and developments in the communica­ tion industry threaten to push independent ideas out of the media, two UT professors said in a forum Wednesday. The Association for Indepen­ dent Video and Filmmakers sponsored a panel discussion at featured the Hideout, which radio-television-fi 1 m professors Sharon Strover and David Phillips as part of the Cinema- texas international Short Film Festival. The panel precedes a national lobbying day Friday, Sept. 26, w hen AIYF members in New York, Seattle, San Francisco, Houston and other parts of the country wrill visit federal legisla­ tors in an effort to advocate pro­ tecting the public interest in media. Julie Dervin, a member of the A IV F, said government policy affects both filmmakers and audi­ ences because it determ ines "w hat we get to see." The Federal Communication Commission's recent changes in m edia owmership for instance, restrict access to the rules, media, Dervin said. The rules are expected to facilitate greater con­ centration of media ownership and allow single companies to owrn larger num bers of media sources. Phillips, one of the kev pan­ elists, said corporate interest has dominated the m a ^ media since the 1920s, but corporations have only given lip service to the pub­ lic interest. He said people who create media content should not control its distribution because the con­ tent will inevitably reflect corpo­ rate values. Activist groups have already voiced strong opposition to the See MEDIA, page 2 Chris N gu yen /Daily Texan S taff Travis McAlister, an engineering sophomore, buys books from the University Co-op Wednesday. College textbooks prices are on the rise. WHERE MONEY FROM A TEXTBOOK GOES (PER DOLLAR) I .3 cents to freighting books to store (C) I I .4 cents to personnel costs (C) 11.5 cents for author income 6.8 cents to operation costs (C) A 4.7 cents remaining pretax money (C) 3 2 .1 cents for paper, printing, editorial (P) 9 .9 cents to eneral/admin- i strati v? costs 7 cents income after tax (I3) 15.3 cents.to marketing costs (field reps visit faculty to sell book to faculty) (P) (P) Source: National Association of College Stores Publisher College store Elias Garcia, an electrical engi­ neering freshman. Sharing textbooks, buying used books online or using library copies are ways some stu­ dents deal w'ith high costs, said I^aura Nakoneczny, director of public relations for NACS. "Any bookstore would be happy to provide students with tips on how they can save money," Nakoneczny said. "As See TEXTBOOKS, page 5 INSIDE Index World & Nation ...........3 Opinion ...................... 4 U n iv e rsity ....................6 State & Local ............. 7 S p o r t s ....................9-10 C la s s if ie d s 11-12 C o m ic s ...................... 13 Entertainment . . . 14-16 W e a t h e r High ¿9 ♦ * J * It’s a Route 44 inconvenience. Low 7 Q Volume 104, Number 13 25 cents Exxon at Guadalupe and MLK closing By Joel Welckgenant Daily Texan Staff The blue sign at the corner of Guadalupe Street and MLK Boulevard still advertises prem ium gaso­ line at $1.71. But the parking lot is em pty and the gas pum ps unattended at 1901 Guadalupe St., as the Exxon sta­ tion that has offered service there for decades pre­ pares to shut its doors. A casualty of ongoing renovation efforts by Exxon Mobil, the service station will officially close on Sept. 19, according to a statement from Prem Nair, a spokeswoman for Exxon Mobil Corp. Exxon has been busy renovating its service sta- Big time win Texas welcomed home two of its starters in a big way with a three- game sweep over the Iowa State Cyclones. SEE PAGE 9 See EXXON, page 2 Page T h e D vii.y T ex an Thursday, September 18, 2 0 0 3 7,000 POUND PIGGIE ... CARVED OUT OF SOAP CINCINNATI — Sudsie should be the cleanest pig in Cincinnati. The sculpture of a winged pig, weighing more than 7,000 pounds, was carved out of the equivalent of 26,666 bars of Ivory soap. “People say it’s a dirty job, but somebody’s got to do it," said artist Bev Kirk, one of three people who carved the pig. CORRECTIONS POLICY The Texan strives to present all information fairly, accurately and completely. If we have made an error, let us know about it. Call (512) 232-2217 or e-mail man- agingeditor@dailytexanonline. com. Exxon near I T campus to close after decades Student filed grievance 3 days after incident Film group opponent of concentrated ownership EXXON, FROM 1 tions to improve their service, Nair said. She said the Austin area already has 20 improved "Tigermart" superstations, but that upgrading the Guadalupe location was impractical. "Exxon Mobil recently invested millions of dollars rebuilding its chain of locations in Austin to our new Tigermart stores," she said. "We could not, however, rebuild this station due to its size." So the service pum ps that have been tilling up gas tanks on Guadalupe Street for almost 50 years are now covered with yel­ low plastic bags, no longer in service. The store employed a small staff of six employees, w ho have all been offered jobs at other Tigermart stations in the Austin area, Nair said. The G uadalupe station will cease its operations without fan­ fare. Aside from a small group of savvy students walking out of the store with their hands full of half- price cigarettes and candy bars, it doesn't seem as if anyone was taking notice Wednesday. The lone em ployee behind register handled cash the “We could not ... rebuild this station due to its size.” Prem Nair, Exxon Mobil spokeswoman W ednesday's scant noontim e crow d w ith obvious ease. C iting com pany policy, he declined to com m ent on the store's closing. M ost stu d e n ts sh ru g g e d their shoulders or shook their heads w hen asked if they knew the station w as closing. Those w ho do know, how ever, are taking advantage of the sta­ tion's closing. Jeff Deghelder, who said he regularly visited the location to buy cigarettes, just found out about the closing. "One of my friends came out here to get smokes and told me about it, so 1 came here to get mine." Deghelder said. "They're half off, man!" 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The Fishnet, promotes airflow, quick dry. W ater r e s is t a n t p ic n ic b l a n k e t. The Highlander, w/synthetic fill. M in i u m b r e l l a w it h a 40” a r c . The Shortest Mini, closes to 6” long. Available at W hole Earth stores and a t our Festival booth a t Shady Grove. Whole Earth Provision Go. 2410 San Antonio St., 478-1577(Behind Tower Recrds) 1 Hr FREE parking w/purchase @UT Lot 1014 N. Lamar Blvd., 476-1414 • S. Lamar @ WESTGATE Central Market, 899-0992 www.WholeEarthProvision.com__________ V COMPLAINT, FROM 1 no one answered. The attendant responded this still did not give* that Motwani the right to cut. Motwani continued to stand in front of him, holding her boarding pass out. The atten­ dant ignored her and began collecting boarding passes from surrounding passengers, she said. A few minutes later, he accepted her pass and allowed her to board the plane. Motwani registered an offi­ cial complaint with Continental three days later. "I felt publicly hum iliated and em barrassed by the m anner in which the attendant patronizingly spoke to me," she wrote. In the letter, she told Con­ tinental about the incident and demanded that action be taken. Motwani wanted Continental Airlines to hold its employees accountable for their behavior and asked for a detailed apolo­ gy from the company. to be involved She also asked Continental if a diversity training program for em ployees existed and w anted in implementing one if there was not a program already in place. A response from Continental m anager Deborah Lewerke stated that Continental Airlines does not "approve or tolerate unlawful discrimination." "If there w as a line of oth er custom ers that you did not notice, ou r re p resen ta­ tive s h o u ld hav e gen tly directed you to the end of the line to board in order," Lew erke w rote. The e-mail response also said employees undergo diversity training annually but did not offer details. The com pany's Web site mentions only hiring diverse staff members and suppliers. Julie King, a spokeswoman for Continental, did not return calls about diversity training for airport employees Wednes­ day afternoon. M otwani w as unsatisfied with Continental's response, claiming that the e-mail failed to offer ways to remedy the incident. She said she was informed M onday that her allegations are now being investigated by Judy Brown, a customer serv­ ice manager for Continental. Brown declined to comment on w hether or not Continental had tracked the employee in ques­ tion. Any action taken against the employee would not be made public because of compa­ ny policy, she said. Students and staff on cam­ pus have taken action after hearing of the incident by writ­ ing their own letters of com­ plaint to Continental Airlines. Motwani said about 25 people have sent e-mails to Continen­ tal CEO Gordon Bethune so far. the Rusty Ince, chair of Senate of College Councils, said he had distributed copies of M otwani's complaint and Continental's response to about 300 students, including all sen­ ate members. do something BEAU TIFU L September is Matrix National Haircare Month— the perfect time to STYLE YOURSELF SENSATIONAL! Just make an appointment and tell your stylist you want to “Do Something Beautiful'1. Then, take 20% off the purchase of your favorite Matrix, haircare products and maintain your salon perfect style at home. BEST KEPT SECRET IN AUSTIN “HAIR JAZZ” • Seasoned Professionals • Best Haircuts in town • No waiting • Once you try us, you’ll never go anywhere else Men $8.95 Women $10.95 and up We are excited to say Lisa & Tamy are part of our team We ¡se and recommend Matrix professional hair care products HAIR JAZZ 2001 Guadalupe 457-9444 9306 N. 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Priscilla Grim, AIVFs advocacy director, said concentrated Amer­ ican media cannot reflect the diversity of American culture. your "If your media is mouthpiece for certainly culture, [American] media hasn't defined w hat American culture is yet," she said. AIVF Executive Director Elizabeth Peters, a UT alumna and former head of the Austin Film Society, said the concentra­ tion of ownership would further narrow the range of ideas, which could have serious political con­ sequences. is "[Advocacy] im portant because the promise of democracy is that if information is shared ... no elite can seize power by manip­ ulating information," she said. Kyle Henry, a former UT grad­ uate student now on the board of AIVF, said the New York-based organization serves about 5,000 members across the United States and that A ustin has its third largest m em bership base. The the event group through Cinem atexas in part because of the festival's prestige. sponsored "Cinematexas is the best short film festival in North America, hands down," Henry said. UT to work with Legislature ADDRESS, FROM 1 Faulkner could have addressed more issues in his speech. Ann Cooper, a history gradu­ ate student, said Faulkner's speech seemed positive in the m idst of difficult circumstances, but said she would have liked to hear about the cut in state-funded health benefits. "I think that the people that get health care, w ho are being em ployed at UT like myself, m ight be a little more concerned about that issue than [Faulkner] actually gave attention to," Cooper said. The University lost $8 million in state-supported health benefits during the regular legislative ses­ sion, but UT adm inistrators decided to use money allocated for the infrastructure fund in order to continue health benefits. Jennifer Vigness, a business junior, said she was pleased with Faulkner's speech. "It's a little discouraging, what a budget shortfall we are in, but I think we all know about that," Vigness said. "And it sounds like they are taking great steps towards helping the University through this tough time." Prescribed for Acne: Have you or your loved one taken Accutane? Jack K . Robinson Attorney at Law Rockwall, Texas www.jackrobinson.com accutane@ jackrobinson.com Sum e cases m ay be referred to o th er L att F irm s. Not C ertified by Texas Board of Legal Specialization Side Effects: • Birth D dccts • Inflammatory Bowel Disease • D a m a g e to M a jo r O rg a n s Inc lu d in g • 1 ¡ver. kid n e w Pancreas. Heart, & I yes 9 Psychiatric Injuries & Diseases Please Call for a free consultation 1 -866-K n ow .Law 1-866-566-9529 Call Answered 24 hours a day File Your Claim Now! This newspaper was printed with pride by The Daily Texan and Texas Student Publications. 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Yesterday, I had a meeting with all the PLO factions," Arafat said. “Even the Islamic Jihad said they are willing to respect a cease­ fire and we are continuing our contacts with Hamas inside and outside.” There was no immediate com­ ment from Israeli leaders, but the government said Tuesday it want­ ed to see the Palestinian Authority begin disarming Hamas and other militant groups before it would consider a new truce. Restrictions on charitable donations anger Saudis JIDDAH, Saudi Arabia — A Saudi crackdown on cash dona­ tions to charities aimed at block­ ing the flow of money to terror­ ists has had one immediate effect: angering Muslim groups that help the poor, including one that expects contributions to drop by one-third. The disappearance of once- ubiquitous boxes at mosques and malls where Saudis could drop cash gifts to Islamic chari­ ties is the most public result of U.S. pressure on the kingdom to find ways to keep al-Qaida and other terrorist networks from siphoning off donations. Saudi Arabia also has banned all private relief and charity groups from sending money over­ seas until regulations are in place to make sure the money is not going toward terrorist groups. Interior Minister Prince Nayef has said terror groups may have been raising funds through charities, but the moves to crack down have upset Saudi citizens. Compiled from Associated Press reports i Page 3 T h e D a il y T l x \ n Thursday, S ep tem be r 1 8 , 2 0 0 3 STOCK WATCH Closing Wednesday, September 17 DOW JONES 9,545.65 -21.69 NASDAQ 1,883.10 -4.15 Saddam not involved in Bush says Poll shows majority o f respondents had believed otherwise By Terence Hunt A ssociated Press evidence W ASHINGTON — President Bush said Wednesday there was no Saddam Hussein was involved in the ter­ rorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 — disputing an idea held by many Americans. that I “T h ere's no question that Saddam Hussein had al-Qaida ties/' the president said. But he also said, “We have no evidence Saddam H ussein was that involved with the Sept. 11" attacks. It was the adm inistra­ tion's firmest assertion that there is no proven link betw een Saddam and Sept. 11. The president's com m ent was in line with a statement Tuesday by D efense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, who said he had not seen any evidence that Saddam was involved in the attacks. 70 percent respondents o f believed the Iraqi leader probably was personally involved. Rumsfeld said, “ I've not seen any indication that would lead me to believe that I could say that." The administration has argued that Saddam 's governm ent had close links to al-Qaida, the terror­ ist network led by Osama bin Laden that m asterm inded the Sept. 11 attacks. On Sunday, for example, Vice President Dick Cheney said that success in stabilizing and democ­ ratizing Iraq would strike a major blow at the “the geographic base of the terrorists who have had us under assault for many years, but most especially on 9-11." And Tuesday, in an interview on A B C 's “ N ig h tlin e," W hite House national security' adviser Condoleezza Rice said that one of the reasons Bush went to war against Saddam was because he posed a threat in “a region from which the 9-11 threat em erged." claim ed But Rice later added, "W e have never that Saddam Hussein had either direction or control of 9-11." Yet, a new poll found that nearly In an appearance on N BC's President Bush, left, speaks to reporters as Sen. Pete Domenici, R- N.M., looks on in the White House Wednesday. President Bush said Wednesday there is no evi­ dence that Saddam Hussein was involved in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11. 2001. Charles Dharapak Associated Press “M eet the Press," Cheney was asked whether he was surprised that A m ericans would believe that Iraq was behind the attacks. "N o, I think it's not surprising that people make that connec­ tion," he replied. Cheney also repeated an allegation — doubt­ ed by many in the intelligence com m unity — that M ohamed Atta, the lead Sept. 11 attacker, met with a senior Iraqi intelli­ gence official in Prague five months before Sept. 11. "W e'v e never been able to develop any more of that yet, either in terms of confirming it or discrediting it," Cheney said Sunday. However, other U.S. authorities have said information gathered on A tta's m ovem ent show he was on the U.S. East Coast when that meeting suppos­ edly took place. Guinea-Bissau^ president cedes power NATION BRIEFS ■> s . - A ' i * . f l Ben C urtis/Associated Press BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau — Thousands of citizens cheer at a rally in support of the new regime in Bissau, capital of Guinea-Bissau, Wednesday. Guinea- Bissau's elected leader formally ceded power Wednesday before the eyes of West African envoys, who couldn't coa> t'.ie military junta into giving up con­ trol it grabbed three days before in a bloodless coup. President Kumba Yala Clark officially enters race for Democratic nomination LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Wesley Clark launched his first bid for elective office Wednesday, setting his sights on the presidency with a war-tested military record he said makes him the ideal Democrat to ensure the nation’s security. The retired Army general became the 10th candidate in a wide-open race, entering with an address filled with military references, criti­ cism of President Bush and pleas to Democratic, independent and even Republican voters alienated by the political process. Clark left the flag-draped stage without detailing his domestic poli- cies or offering concrete solutions to troubles overseas; he promised major economic and foreign policy speeches soon. Clark has cast himself as a cen­ trist, Southern Democrat who favors abortion rights and affirma­ tive action while opposing the war in Iraq. In an interview with The Associated Press shortly before the address, Clark called the con­ flict “ purely an elective war" and criticized Bush for waging it without better justification. In echoes of wartime President Harry S. Truman, someone shout­ ed to Clark, "Give ’em hell, General." He pumped his fist, smiled and replied, “We're going to give them the truth, and they’ll think it's hell,” which was Truman’s oft-repeated response. Hurricane Isabel expected to hit North Carolina today NAGS HEAD, N.C. — Hurricane Isabel closed in on North Carolina's Outer Banks on Wednesday with 105 mph winds and the potential for up to a foot of rain, threatening to cause ruinous flooding across a huge swath of the already soggy East. Isabel had weakened to a Category 2 hurricane from a Category 5 . 160-mph monster, but was still expected to be dangerous when it hit the barrier islands Thursday morning with a storm surge of up to 11 feet. 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One site will be for commercial power plant waste from the Texas Compact, which includes both Texas and Vermont, and the other site will handle waste for the U.S. Department of Energy. Over the past half-century, our nation has harnessed nuclear energy to generate power for our cities, manufac­ ture weapons for our wars and conduct medical research for our health. But throughout that half-century, the amount of radioac­ tive nuclear waste has also been accumulating, getting larger and making it more expensive to dispose of waste that can be a risk factor for leukemia, heart disease and, as it is now thought, immune system dysfunctions. Although the Legislature decided to pass this bill against the will of environmentalists and groups such as the League of Women Voters and Public Citizen, the fact remains that radioactive waste is coming to Texas. Unfortunately, legislators passed this bill without specif- ing safeguards. They left that task up to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. But the TCEQ's proposed set of rules are too weak. If we are to prevent safety and security disasters in this state, the commission needs to re-evaluate the parameters under which they will allow nuclear waste to be stored in West Texas. We hope the TCEQ will adopt the following safeguards: 1. Engineer the disposal facility to prevent leaks for 500 years, which is how long Class C low-level radioactive nuclear waste takes to spend out its half-life. 2. Dispose of Class B and C waste in above-ground, retrievable vaults so the vaults can be fixed immediately and not contaminate the environment should a leak occur. 3. Provide each city that the waste will be traveling through with emergency plans. 4. Provide adequate security during the transport of the waste to prevent against possible terrorist attacks. 5. Secure both dump sites for the same reason. 6. Allow open records laws to apply to this privately owned site. The public has a right to know what is taking place at these facilities and should be involved in all deci­ sion making processes. 7. Make sure taxpayers won't be financially liable in the event of a spill or accident. TCEQ, must take all precautions in order to make these radioactive dump sites as safe as possible. The Commission should not settle for the lowest-bidder — safety must be their highest priority. Texas' environment, fiscal future and gene pool depend on it. TCEQ is accepting public comments on this matter until Monday at 5 p.m. GALLERY EDITORIAL BOARD Editor Kevin Kushner Associate Editors Bob Jo n e s' Cari Hammerstrom Opinions expressed In The Dally Texan are those of the editor, the Editorial Board or writer of the article. They are not necessar­ ily those of the UT administration, the Board of Regents or the CONTACT US Editor: Kevin Kushner (512) 232-2212 Texas Student Publications Board of Operating Trustees. editor@dailytexanonline.com Blame Arkansas for Prop. 12 at least that many students in the stadium last Saturday who were heavily opposed to Proposition 12 but were too sidetracked by the Arkansas game to vote. for This has becom e a consistent strategy conservatives. Low er voter turnout generally favors Since Republicans. Dem ocrats are so easily distract­ ed by bright, shiny things, a lot of times conservatives will hold elections on off-days, w hen no one's really expecting it. Like, say, a Saturday in September. Actually, I didn't vote either. But it's OK, because it wasn't due to voter apathy. I just forgot. I did some research beforehand and decided exactly w hich propositions I'd vote for and against, but then I absent-m ind­ edly passed my voter station on the way hom e from the game. is I partly blam e the University of Arkansas and their ridiculous football team. First off, it's plain rude to play a game in someone Oise's state on their election day. If you're going to do that, the least you could do lose. Secondly, their game was so rid­ dled with bad sportsm anship that after the game many angry fans drowned their troubles in draft beer, so a lot of well-m ean­ ing liberals forgot to vote. Not only did Arkansas play a bad game, they also screwed us out o f m edical accountability. Thanks, bastards. M ost of the blame, though, goes to the Texas Constitution. National amendments are next to impossible to pass, so it makes sense that only 27 have so far. In Texas, however, the public votes on amendments. Not surprisingly, w e've managed to pass some­ where around 440 in the last 125 years or so. D oesn't it seem the slightest bit suspicious that all 22 of the proposed am endm ents passed Rafael Mtttlefehldt Daily Texan Columnist Another glorious September election has com e and gone, and Texans have seen fit to mark its ; passing by adopting another set of 22 amendments to the state constitution. Unfortunately, this infam ous the includes Proposition 12, which gives the Texas Legislature the power to set caps on non-econom ic dam ­ ages in m edical m alpractice suits. Let's be honest. No one really cares about state amendments. About 1.3 million registered vot­ ers turned out on the 13th to ran­ domly check boxes they didn't really understand in the first place. W hat's annoying about that is that now the rest of the state is under control of the 12 percent who so sneakily and maliciously took advantage of their right to vote. Proposition 12 is absurd. Not only does it refuse to detail exactly how the Legislature gets to limit non-economic damages, it also grants them the cryptic power "to limit awards in all other types of cases" after Jan. 1, 2005. It's unfathom able how such a vague and unfinished document has made its way into our constitution. The amendment passed with a 0.1 percent "m ajority." Let's do some quick math: That means it won by about 1,300 votes. The University could have decided this one, if we'd really wanted to. I'm willing to bet there were last Saturday? Or that the last time w e had an election, all 22 of them passed? Statistically, at least one of them should have accidentally been struck down. The problem is that Texans are historically more prone to vote yes on propositions, regardless of w hat pow er they actually grant or take away. H ere's the actual text for Proposition 12 that appeared on the ballot: "The constitutional am endm ent con­ cerning civil law suits against doctors care providers, and other actions, authorizing the Legislature to determ ine limitations on non­ econom ic dam ages." health and N ow imagine you're a little old lady from Ozona, Texas, and you've only learned to read six weeks ago. You've just waded through and tried to decipher 11 obscure and poorly w orded propositions, and now you're tired and your dentures are get­ ting dry. Isn't it tempting to just go through and start checking things off at random, or vote yes on everything? There w as a guy in my governm ent class who did exactly that, and he doesn't even have dentures. Som eth in g 's clearly w rong with our system of am ending the state constitution. Had the wording of Proposition 12 been reversed, people still probably w ould've voted yes, and I'd be free to sue my doctors all I want. As it stands, however, the state Legislature has been handed a powerful weapon in the form of a vastly broad, undefined consti­ tutional amendment. Either the to be m ore w ording needs explicit and precise, or better yet, the w ay we add am endm ents needs to be significantly altered. M ittlefehldt is a com puter sciences senior. Managing Editor: P Ryan Petkoff (512) 232-2217 managingeditor@dailytexanonline.com News Office: (512) 232-2206 news@dailytexanonline.com Features Office: (512) 471-8616 features@dailytexanonline.com Sports Office: (512) 232-2210 sports@dailytexanonline.com Entertainment Office: (512) 232-2209 entertainment@dailytexanonrme.com Photo Office: (512) 471-8618 photo@dailytexanonline.com Copy Desk: (512) 475-8147 copy@dailytexanonline.com SUBMIT A COLUMN Please e-mail your op-ed to editor@dallytexanonline.com Op-eds must be fewer than 600 words. Your article should be a strong argument about an issue in the news, not a reply to some­ thing that appeared in The Texan. The Texan reserves the right to edit all columns for brevity, clarity and liability. Looking for solutions to budget crisis By Brian Haley and Richard W. Larivlere Daily Texan Guest Columnists What is clear is that the cost of an education at updated as we continue to have more data for those interested in these questions. The experiment is over. For 50 years, the United States has been engaged in an experim ent to see if it is possible to make superb post-secondary education avail­ able to large num bers of people at minimal cost to the student. The answer to that question is yes: The United States was and is capable so. Unfortunately, the political will to continue to do so seems to be evaporating. doing of Every state is reacting to cur­ rent fiscal constraints by shitting the costs of public higher educa­ tion to students. Texas is no dif­ ferent. In 1973, the state of Texas paid for 96 cents of every dollar spent the University. Now the state only pays 35 cents. The rest comes from tuition, fees and scholar­ ships. It is clear that the cost of an education at the University is steadily being shifted to the backs of the students. teaching on at the University will go even clearer is that students cannot he asked to bear the entire burden of this cost on their own. Those student backs, no matter how stout, cannot bear the full cost. Yet, we must find a way to preserve what the experim ent has built. We are facing a crisis in funding on campus that will not go away. We must find $30 mil­ lion next year just to avoid a catastrophe in the buildings we are currently filling to capacity. To hold on to the faculty we have hired will require an additional $15 million per year. This is $45 million that we do not have. Together, we as a community face some hard choices. It is not clear that we can sustain the tra­ jectory of growth, excellence and international prominence that the U niversity has enjoyed. If we cannot, then we all lose: students, faculty, alumni, staff and the peo­ ple of Texas. We are all in this together, and we are all in this for the future. Alumni point with sat­ isfaction to the fact that a degree from the University carries more prestige and more value now than it did when they graduated. Those of us on the cam pus right now — students, faculty and staff — are being forced to make deci­ sions that will have serious im pli­ cations for the future value of that UT degree. are T h ese d ecisio ns too im portant to be m ade in igno­ rance. We ask that you becom e inform ed of the facts relating to th ese The Web site w w w .utexas.edu/new s/tuition has further information and will be issues. W hat is clear is that the cost of up What is an education at the University will go up for students. W hat is even clearer is that students can­ not be asked to bear the entire burden of this cost on their own. We are currently confronting the immediate problem s by serving on a com m ittee charged w ith making recomm endations to the president tuition changes this year. We do not yet have answers to how this will or should play out. We welcom e the thoughts of you, our fellow com ­ munity members, on this matter and urge you to share your views and suggestions in an open 2.112A forum Wednesday, Sept. 24, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. concerning U TC at Brian Haley is the president o f SG. He can be reached at brian- haley50@ hotm ail.com . Richard W. L am iere is the dean o f the College o f Liberal Arts. He can be reached at R w l@ m ail.utexas.edu THE FIRING LINE Time to get out In her guest column, (“President Bush’s well-spent billions,” Sept. 16) Maggie Bowden says we had to go to war in Iraq instead of dealing with our important domestic needs because if we had not then there would have been more terrorism. It is a sad testament to the awesome power of the American propaganda system that right after Sept. 11 only 3 percent to 4 percent of the people thought Saddam was a co­ conspirator, while today — after months of carefully constructed and deliberate deception — 70 per­ cent of people do believe it despite a total lack of evidence. Bowden asserts, along with a new chorus of Bush administration officials, that Iraq was a breeding ground for terrorists before we invaded. This is much like the situ­ ation before in Kosovo. President Clinton cited returning Albanians to their homes as a reason for going to war, but the Serbs didn’t expel the Albanians until after we started bombing. Saddam was an enemy of al-Qaida and other terrorists who called him an infidel and plotted to overthrow his government. We didn’t go to Iraq to fight terrorism — ter­ rorists have come to Iraq so they can fight us. Bowden got one thing right: We must finish what we started. But the way out is not to obediently line up behind the myopic ideologues that got us into this mess. So when Bush asks for $87 billion, someone has to step up and make sure it gets spent in the right way, a way that gets us out of Iraq ASAP We have serious problems and a lack of funds, so grand adventur­ ism to secure oil reserves should be a second priority at best. Ryan Glinski Chemical engineering senior Checks and balances intact Arpan Sura’s “Mobocracy or Crony democracy” column (Sept. 16) pin­ pointed the flaws of radical mob- rule politics as well as the harms of certain special interests, such as trial lawyers and labor unions, cronicizing the government. Unfortunately though, Sura’s argu­ ments that Proposition 12 “alters the judicial structure" and “sub­ verts limited government” reek of theoretical inaccuracies. Sura would be well advised to read up on the checks and bal­ ances of the republican form of government present in the United States. In the case of Proposition 12, the Legislature’s capping of non-economic damages in no way changes the judicial structure: rather, it acts as a check on the abuse of powers by elements with­ in that structure, i.e. judges. The excesses of Sura’s logic, imply that by reducing a quantifiable mone­ tary figure that judges are allowed to impose, the Legislature is chang­ ing the arrangement of judicial pow­ ers. While Proposition 12 is an intervention of the Legislature into the judicial system, it in no way changes the structural makeup of that system. In addition, Proposition 12 actual­ ly upholds limited government by limiting the imposition of potentially unjust financial punishments on doctors, thus limiting the potential abuses of the judicial branch of government. It seems uncognizant of Sura to not account for the judi­ cial tyranny private individuals face when non-economic damages are not checked. Brian Bodine Government senior Chairman, The College Republicans The truth about prison In response to the Firing Line “More misleading facts,” Sept. 16: I would just like to amend Mr. Apgar’s prison statistics, which he claims are from the Bureau of Justice. I visited the Web page myself, and was unable to find his erroneous “61 percent of the prison population is Caucasian.” The statistics that I found state that approximately 46 percent of all prison inmates are black, and 36 percent are white (www. ojp. usdoj.gov/bjs/pub/pdf/csf cf00.pdf, page 3) In addition, the front page of their prison statistics page states clearly, “At year end 2002 there were 3,437 sentenced black male prisoners per 100,000 black males in the United States, compared to 1,176 sentenced Hispanic male inmates per 100,000 Hispanic males and 450 white male inmates per 100,000 white males.” Please, Mr. Apgar, don’t make up grossly inaccurate statistics to sup­ port your claim that “the typical Democratic strategy is to avoid the facts ... or just make them up alto­ gether." Following your statement, I guess that makes you a Democrat! Touche! Melody Fisher Government junior Check the stats I loved the title of John Apgar’s Firing Line (“Dems using fuzzy math,” Sept. 16), borrowed from the commander-in-chief himself. John pointed out that the majority of people in poverty and in prison are Caucasian. What a surprise ... But John, the majority of the people in this country are Caucasian. According to the Census Bureau, 75 percent of Americans are Caucasians. That means that even if 69 percent of the impoverished and 61 percent of the imprisoned were Caucasian, minorities would still be disproportionately repre­ sented in both classifications. Oops. Here are some Census Bureau statistics that tell the whole story. Only 7.6 percent of non-Hispanic whites are living below the poverty line, compared with 22.6 percent of blacks, 22.5 percent of American Indians and Alaska Natives, 10.1 percent of Asians and Pacific Islanders, and 21.5 percent of Hispanics. As for prisons, I couldn’t find a source quoting 61 percent of pris­ oners as being Caucasian, but the Office of Justice Programs within the Justice Department states that the number of black and Hispanic prisoners in 2001 was much greater than the number of white prisoners. In fact, about 58 percent of the people incarcerated in state and federal prisons were black or Hispanic, even though combined they represent less than 25 per­ cent of the nation's population. Oops again. That means the Democratic poli­ cies you challenged actually do work to benefit racial minorities. No avoiding the issues or the facts here. Maybe next time you’ll spend more than 30 seconds on Google looking for information. Trevor Lovell Business honors Don't loosen the rules In regards to the Sept. 17 "Loosening the Rules” Viewpoint arti­ cle, I see a very big, very serious prob­ lem with a single media company own­ ing even 35 percent of what news we receive, and my fears are summed up almost entirely in the Fox News Network. By allowing one network to control more coverage, you neatly starve out competition. After all, when ABC has all the money, obtained by it’s partner­ ship with the Disney megacorp, there's no way for CBS and NBC to win rights to the Olympics or the Super Bowl or the next “Survivor’’ clone. And while I don't trust Disney farther than I can throw a fall grown Mickey Mouse, I trust Fox News and it’s “No Spin Zone” even less. However, imagine a region of the United States completely dominated by bought-out right/left-wing media. Imagine radio completely taken over by Rush Limbaugh- Or a large portion of daytime television produced by Monica Lewinsky. Currently, the voting American public seems evenly split along party lines so there’s no audi­ ence shortage for a heavily progres­ sive or conservative viewpoint. Worse still, there’s nothing to stop special interest groups like the NFtA or the ACLU from seeping into the public eye by dropping a few million in the laps of the heavily debted megacorps who currently control much of the available media. With a single company controlling a large share of the viewer-base, agerv datjased agencies can push their views on 10 percent more unsuspect­ ing populace. Broadcast television is never going to go away, because there will always be a large number of people unwilling or unable to pur­ chase cable. Owning more stations won’t keep the weaker companies afloat, it will allow the large compa­ nies to more readily crush their com­ petition. For this reason, the FCC’s decision to deregulate the media industry does no good for the individ­ ual consumer and great harm to an open, democratic display of news. Jonathan Weber Mathematics junior SUBMIT A FIRING LINE Please e-mail your Firing Line letters to flringHne@daNytexanonNne.com Letters must be fewer than 250 words and should Include your major and classification. The Texan reserves the right to edit all letters for brevity, clarity and liability. Thursday, September 18, 2003 N e u s Page 5 Packaging of textbooks increases students’ buying woes about forking out a couple of hundred for concert tickets," Platt said. "Yet, when that same figure is applied to a very important learning tool, someone starts yelling 'help.'" Visit The Daily Texan online at www.dailytexan t o n lin e.co m “It infuriates us every time there’s another book bundled. It’s an attack on our used-book business.” Gaorg* Mitchall, Univarsity Co-op prosidont The used textbook industry is there," Platt said. "The generat­ ing force behind making bun­ dles is the professors. They ask that customized packages be put together." Rising publishing costs for paper, four-color graphics and larger textbook sizes are other reasons for the rising costs of text­ books, Platt said. "Besides the professor, the book is the single most important resource a kid has to understand that material," Platt said. Platt said students could be more understanding and accept­ ing of the costs. "A student will think nothing w a x i n g & s k i n c a r e s t u d i o Suffer from A lle rg ie s? 4 5 0 0 a v e n u e b a u s t i n , t e x a s 7 8 7 5 1 5 1 2 3 8 0 9 9 9 0 www.kristinokuma.com specializing in brazilians __1 If your seasonal allergies are initiating you, please call Benchmark Research to see if you qualify to participate in a study of an investigational medication. 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Gunman takes hostages in Tennessee Man releases three, claims to be member of al-Qaida network By Woody Baird Associated Press D Y ER SBU R G , Tenn. — A gunm an who left a note saying he “ w anted to kill som e people and die tod ay " took at least a dozen people h ostage in a col­ lege classro o m W ednesday afternoon, releasing three stu ­ later, several h o u rs d en ts authorities said. N o in juries or g u n sh o ts w ere re p o rte d in the s ta n d o ff at D y e rsb u rg State C o m m u n ity C ollege, about 75 m iles north­ e a st of M em phis. The gun m an , b eliev ed to have a 9m m p isto l an d w h at looked like a butcher kn ife, h ad not m ad e any d e m a n d s — asid e from w ater to d rin k — but said he w ould kill him self, D y ersb u rg Police C h ief Bobby W illiam son said . of al-Q aida, The gunman claimed to be a and m em ber W illiamson said that although authorities have no reason to believe the claim, the FBI had been called in. Justice Department officials in Washington also said they had no evidence that the gunm an w as a member of the ter­ rorist organization. Police identified the gunm an ^ as H arold Kilpatrick Jr., a 26- year-old M em phis m an who w as staying in D yersburg with his sister. In the suicide note, left at his sister's house, he said he d id ­ n't like Am ericans and had sp o ­ ken with al-Q aida leader O sam a bin Laden, W illiamson said. Williamson said there were 12 to 16 people in the classroom when the standoff began. The three students Kilpatrick released were all women, one of whom w as pregnant. The teacher remained in the classroom. O fficers w ere co m m u n icat­ ing to the gun m an through stu ­ their cell d en t h o sta g e s on p h o n es, “ but he w on 't talk to u s ," W illiam son d irectly said . Police said Kilpatrick is not a stu d en t or college em ployee. They were talking to his sister at the scene, but the gu n m an w ouldn't talk to her, W illiamson said . “ I think ev en tu ally he'll su r ­ ren d er," W illiam son said. A SWAT team an d about five hostage negotiators were am ong the officers called to the scene. Athletic director Alan Barnett said that authorities cleared the cam pu s o f other students. “ Police o rd ered all stu d e n ts to e v a c u a te , b u t e m p lo y e e s c o u ld sta y ," B arn ett said . “ We h ad stu d e n ts com in g in since it h ap p e n e d , b u t every on e is gon e n o w ." From h is office, Ken Teutsch, a m edia sp e c ia list at the cam ­ p u s L earn in g R esource Center, cou ld see police cars n ear the b u ild in g w here the sta n d o ff occurred. "It's obviously very disturb­ ing, very shocking, but on the other hand, we're not completely u n prepared . There have been training and drills and that sort of thing," he said. Departmental campus libraries’ hours reduced Specialized facilities feel pressure from $1.3Mbudget cut By Molly Wardlaw Daily Texan Staff Students who frequent smaller, specialized libranes will have to adjust their study habits as the libraries reduce their hours of operation. The Architecture, Fine Arts and Design, Life Science and other have departm ental shortened hours to adjust to a libranes reduced budget. "A s everyone trimmed, those hours were the ones we were forced to give u p ,” said Fred Heath, vice provost of the general libraries. "Som e dav the recession will end, and we will be able to operate on the level we wish to." "N o one wants to cut these hours," he added. The Fine Arts Libran,', which houses m edia for m ajors ranging from Art Historv to Theatre and Dance, is the third m ost heavily used libran on cam pus, said Laura Schwartz assistant head libranan of the facility. Despite its popularity', the loss of six hours this sem ester did not seem to cause m any w orries am ong students, Schwartz said. "We tracked when the heaviest hours were and carefullv decided from that information at what times to m ake the cuts,” she said. "A s of vet, we have not received one complaint.' M arie Butcher, a biology and a n th ro p o lo g y senior, p re fe rs sm aller libraries to the h u stlin g crow d at the larger libraries d u rin g the day. libraries, "The sm aller like Architecture and Life Science, are a lot quieter," Butcher said. "I am a very temperamental studier. I like to sit in my own little cubicle where I cannot see or hear any­ one, so as not to be bothered." The UT libraries have strug­ gled with a budget reduction of $1.3 million — cuts which have left "a hole in the maintenance of the libraries," Heath said. The change in schedule was recommended by a student com­ m ittee form ed to balance the budget cuts against the needs of the student body. Veronica Giavedoni, a senior answ ers design m ajor w ho phones at the Fine Arts Library, found the changes a setback for her job, as well as studying for her major. "T h e sm a lle r lib ra rie s are to o u r c a m p u s," e sse n tia l G iav ed o n i said . UNIVERSITY LIBRARY HOURS AFFECTED Unit Architecture and Planning Library Center for American History Chemistry Library Classics Library Collections Deposit Library Engineering Library Fine Arts Library Geology Library Humanities Research Center Law Library Life Science Library Physics-Math-Astronomy Library Public Affairs Library Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 8 a.m.-10 p.m. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 8 a.m.-10 p.m. 8 a.m.-10 p.m. 8 a.m.-10 p.m. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 7:30 a.m.-12 a.m. 8 a.m.-10 p.m. 8 a.m.-10 p.m. 8 a.m.-10 p.m. f h . 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. 12 p.m.-6 p.m. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 1 p.m.-5 p.m. closed closed 1 p.m.-5 p.m. 1 p.m.-5 p.m. 1 p.m.-5 p.m. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. 1 p.m.-5 p.m. 1 p.m.-5 p.m. 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 3 p.m.-10 p.m. closed 1 p.m.-10 p.m. closed closed 2 p.m.-10 p.m. 1 p.m.-10 p.m. 2 p.m.-10 p.m. closed 10 a.m.-12 a.m. 12 p.m.-10 p.m. 2 p.m.-10 p.m. 1 p.m.-10 p.m. Sm aller libraries can be more helpful because they have books and staff tailored to specific m ajors, she said. The shorter hours will give her less time to access com puters loaded with softw are too expen­ sive for hom e use housed in the Fine Arts Library, she added. "N ow that the upstairs UGL com puter labs close at 11:45, this conflict m akes things difficult,"*" she said. "It's college, and people don't finish papers before mid­ night. It's unheard of." Deborah Lykins/Daily Texan Staff M a tt B u x ton , a h isto ry sen ior, re a d s a t th e Life S c ie n c e Library on M onday. The Life S c ie n c e , Fine A rts and D e sig n , A rc h ite ctu re and o th e r d e p a rtm e n ta l lib ra rie s have s h o rte n e d hours to ad ju st to a re d u ce d budget. T h e new hours w ill a lso lim it s tu d e n t tim e on c o m p u te rs with e x p e n sive soft­ w are, at lo c a tio n s like th e Fine A rts Library. BRIEFS Rice U. student charged for allegedly selling fake IDs HOUSTON — A sophomore stu­ dent at Rice University has been charged with tampering with a government document for allegedly selling fake IDs to as many as 100 students, campus police said. Phillip Parmet, 20, told a stu­ dent, who paid between $100 and $125 for one of the IDs, that a former Texas Department of Public Safety employee was mak­ ing them for him, Rice police Lt. Phillip Hassell told the Houston Chronicle in Wednesday’s edition. Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Mike Buck said there was no evidence a former employee had anything to do with the scheme. He said Parmet’s computer was being analyzed to see if anyone was sending the IDs to the college student. Parmet’s attorney, Paul Nugent, said the biochemistry major had no previous run-ins with the law and hoped to settle the case with the district attorney’s office without a trial. About 40 students who pur­ chased them have turned them in, Rice Police Chief Bill Taylor said. Hassell said Parment told police he found the phony IDs on a Web site and learned there was a discount for multiple orders. He ordered one for him­ self and several others and soon found himself selling dozens more, police said. Parmet has turned over $2,000 he made selling the fake docu­ ments, Hassell said. — Associated Press Oklahoma U. students support anti-smoking act NORMAN, Okla. — Smokers are finding it harder to get sym­ pathy from lawmakers these days, and student legislators are no different. The University of Oklahoma Student Association Student Congress has passed a resolu­ tion requesting the university to take measures to bring the cam­ pus into compliance with the new anti-smoking act passed into law by Gov. Brad Henry this June. The declaration suggests posting markers designating smoking and non smoking areas and removing ashtrays from non­ smoking areas. The new regulations, incorpo­ rated into law Sept. 1, prohibit smoking within 25 feet of an entrance or exit of any state- owned building. Violators of the law can be fined $10 to $100. — U-wire UJordí /io one tMeS ujo/ns -to iwe- h a v e 'to s&jj. d&ut ,-C /aped, -Unese ¿o-ro be -¿Le [out rv&y -CroYrx \f\cAiW\ tAjorcIs 6urs/¡vor. l K t ® É W M é c M P 3 9 0 2 S p o r t s T h k D a i l y T e x a n P a g e 9 Thursd ay, S e p te m b e r 1 8 , 2 0 0 3 COWBOYS’ CLUTCH KICKER COMING TOMORROW Billy Cundiff, D allas’ kicker, is now in the record books after kicking seven field goals in the Cowboys’ Monday win. Page 10 Even though the players aren’t talking to the media, we’ll still have a preview of Saturday's Texas game versus Rice. Media guide causes UT’s problems Bob Jones S p o rts W riter Em eritus 592 pages. That's how long the 2003 version of the Texas football media guide is. 592 pages (with pullouts!) of gratuitous statistics, fun factoids and yes, copious amounts of Hype with a capital H. The burnt-orange media guide is the largest ‘in the nation, and Texas' program sure likes to think it's the best in the nation as well. Peruse the tome, and you'll find a statistical com parison betw een Ricky W illiams' accomplishments and Cedric Benson's fledgling career, photos of M atthew M cConaughey and M ack Brown, and even statem ents that the team possesses "argu ab ly the nation's top receiver and the best trio of receivers in the country." There's even a cornucopia of quotes from athletes past and present who attempt to express in words how wonderful it is to play football at the University of Texas. Here's one particular gem: "Honestly, 1 don't think there's anything better in this world than being an athlete at the University of Texas." G u ess w'ho said that one? Ricky? Major? Roy? Nope, Chris Simms — the same guy who told a New Jersey-based writer that, after his junior season, he "ju st wanted to leave here and say, 'To hell with this place.'" Though Sim m s later retracted his statem ents on Texasspmrts.com, a Web site also run by Texas' media relations departm ent, it com es as no surprise that what the media guide hyperbolizes are the positive parts of the Austin experience. Painting a warm and fuzzy picture of Texas football gets the fans tingly and excited, recruits enticed and tantalized, and alumni wistful and reminis­ cent. That is, until the Longhorns inevitably lose their first game. If pride com es before a fall, then the Longhorns seriously need to reign in the hubris. Sure, the media guide is a great reference for writers and fans alike, and without it any journalist would be lost. But the propaganda pouring out of the pages makes it hard for fans to separate myth from reality'. The only institution whom the media guide harms by exploiting these illusions of grandeur is the team itself. Whenever the squad loses, the entire Longhorn nation gets up in arms about how the quarterback needs to be benched, the coordinators replaced and M ack Brown shown the door if he doesn't win the big one soon. So why this outrage over one little loss? O U has lost twice to OSU in the past two years, and no one is calling for Stoops' head up in N orm an. O nce again, blam e the media guide. Before the season begins, Texas seems to always receive some overblown, inflated ranking that is probably undeserved. So just who exactly is telling the Associated Press w riters and other coaches that Texas is so good? That's easy, the Longhorns. When a journalist only covers one team (or location) for their monthly paycheck, it's virtually impossible for them to follow any other team close enough to gauge how good they are compared with 25 other squads (not to mention the fact that most journalists have little to no idea of what it's actual­ ly like to play the sport they're covering — yours truly included). Relying only on word of mouth and other media outlets, the field is ripe for the Hype machine to harvest a bumper crop of inflated predictions. The media's estima­ tions trickle'down to the fans, and before you know it, Cedric Benson is suddenly a Heisman candidate. Simply put, the University has no one to blame for the undue expectations the put Longhorns but itself. Every team, except one, usually loses once, but losses seem to carry more weight in Austin than anywhere else. So a quick memo to the department that handles the churning out of all the good things the Longhorns have done and are capable of: Curb the Hype, and maybe the Outrage will go with it. Who knows, Mack and the rest of the Horns may even thank you in the morning. upon Aggies face two formidable opponents: Weather, Hokies Texas A&M must stop Virginia Tech’s talented backfield Franchione said at a luncheon Tuesday. "I talk to the players all the time about mental toughness in situations w hether that's weather, hostile crowds, road trips, bad officials, bad luck calls — you have to be ready to over­ come them ." backs Kevin Jones and Cedric Humes, w ho have combined for 260 yards and five touchdowns in two games this season. "I think they are a team that their starting point is the run­ ning gam e," Franchione said. " If you can get them in bad down and distance situations, then you have a chance to dic­ tate the flow of the game a little bit more than they get to dictate the flow of the gam e." By Javier Perez Jr. Daily Texan Staff The people of Blacksburg, Va., hom e o f the Virginia Tech Hokies, are getting ready for a big storm and a big gam e as Texas A&M and hurricane Isabel are both set to make appear­ ances today, though no one is quite sure which will have the greater impact. Texas A&M head coach is d eter­ D ennis Franchione mined to only worry about what is happening on the field, not in the sky. "U nless they're going to can­ cel the game — and I don't think that's going to happen — we just have to be ready to go play," The Aggies might be able to overcom e the weather, but Virginia Tech's backfield is more "w recking to a threatening crew" defense that hasn't per­ formed to their potential so far this season. in sixth ranks Among Big 12 schools, Texas A&M total defense, allowing an average of 311 yards per gam e against Arkansas eighth against the run and fifth in passing defense. into Take account that Virginia Tech is averaging more than 500 total yards of offense per game, and the Aggies could be feeling under the weather by halftime. Easier said than done. The strength of Tech's running backs the passing has opened up gam e for quarterback Bryan Randall, who has 73 yards rush­ ing and a touchdowm himself. Randall has throw n for 431 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions so the process, he is com pleting an eye-popping, 73 percent of his passes. far. In The A&M defense will have trouble shaking things up on David J. Phillip A sso ciated P -ess Virginia Tech's triple-threat running includes backfield See A&M, page 10 Texas A & M ’s Terrence M urphy sprints down the sid e lin e s for an 8-yard touchdow n as Utah's Bryan Borreson w atches during the Sept. 6 gam e. Texas blows past Cyclones Greg Hathaway Daily Texan S taff Longhorns open up Big 12 Con ference play with a three-game su eep 1 By Carrie Crossman Daily Texan Staff Texas' volleyball team embraced the return of two integral players to its starting lineup Wednesday for a three-game sweep in their opening conference game. After dominating in the first two games, the Longhorns, led by sophom ore transfer Dariam Acevedo and junior Kathy Hahn, rallied from behind to win the final game to clinch the match 30- 17, 30-22 and 31-29. Acevedo returned to Austin on Sunday after playing for the Puerto Rican team in the 2003 World Under-20 Championship. Previously, Acevedo had spent only tw o weeks with team in August. The outside hitter had five kills, tw’O aces and nine digs to go along with her one block in her first game as a Longhorn. "It feels reallv good that finally I'm here," Acevedo said. "It's a good feeling just to get started. I w’asn't nervous at all. 1 just came in confident that I could go in and do my job. It was really a good motivation for me as wrell as for the team." Hahn, who has been injured, started in her first match of the season. The middle blocker, the only Longhorn to hit over .300 last season, was right back were she left off, hitting .492 for the night. Hahn also had eight kills See TEXAS, page 10 A bove, F re sh m a n Jenny A n d re w s e ts the ball d uring T e x a s’ win over Iowa State. S h e re co rd ed 3 6 a s sis ts in the L o n g h o rn s ’ th re e -g a m e sw e e p over th e C y clo n e s. Right, junior M ira Topic se rv e s th e ball d uring th e first g a m e of T e x a s’ win over Iowa S tate. Topic re cord ed 1 3 kills w ith a .3 0 8 hitting p e rc e n ta g e . Sh e a ls o re cord ed five d ig s a n d a ssis te d on three blocks. Dana Centola/Daily Texan Staff Rice halfback prepared to take on father’s rival By Jacob Brown Daily Texan Staff When the Rice offense takes the field against Texas on Saturday, Longhorn fans could hear the name of a familiar foe — Thomas Lott. Lott was the starting quarter­ back for the Oklahoma Sooners in the late 1970s, and now his son, who bears the same name, is a redshirt sophomore running back for the Owls. It shouldn't be the name that the Longhorn detense worries about, but instead the actual player. In a run-heavy offense, Lott is the leading rusher at his position with 17 carries for 126 yards with a 7.4 average in two games. Scarcely used last season, Lott, who w as not the starter going into training camp, was able to work his way into the running back rotation. "T h om as show s w hat hap­ pens w hen you are persistent," Rice coach Ken Hatfield said. "We had several halfbacks that got hurt, but he maintained his and strength, health and improved out on the field. He earned his right to play a lot, and to hopefully, he'll improve." continue H aving a fath er who wras twice named to the All-Big 8 Conference Team and who has NFL experience helps, too. "M y dad is always there, and he has advice for everything I'm going through," Lott said. "H e's been a real big help. ” As for the pressure of being the son of a fam ous athlete, Lott said that he is used to it by now. "I've had to deal w ith it for my whole life. It's not any different now- than it w'as in high school or even middle school," he said. As a quarterback at Plano Senior High School, Lott wras named the District 9-5A Player of the Year. He said the transition to running back has not been dif­ ficult because he ran the ball often at Plano. Coach Hatfield said that the wishbone offense run by Rice is very sim ilar to that run by Lott’s father at Oklahoma. "A s for the fundamentals of it, it's the exact same thing," he said, though he admits that the Sooners were more effective. Lott's father m ade his first start against Texas in 1976 as a sophomore. The game that day ended in a tie, and the Sooners and Longhorns would split the next two games, w ith Oklahoma winning in Lott's senior season. "I got a chance to taste all the different em otions the rivalry can give you," the elder Lott said. "O n e of the m ost frustrat­ ing gam es 1 ever played in my life w’as against Texas my junior year. O ur coaches gave Texas way too much respect. They never ran the option against them until my senior year, and they never tested them until they had to." When the younger Lott plays against one of his fath er's biggest rivals Saturday, he will try to approach it just as he would any other game. "I'll try not to get wide-eyed by the Texas mystique," he said. His father, meanwhile, made no secret that this will be a special game for him to watch. T hom as Lott, a running b a ck for the R ice Owls, runs tow ard the goal during a gam e. D ue to other play­ ers' injuries. Lott is now one of R ice 's m ain th rea ts on the field. Photo courtesy of Rice’s media relations department "I w as hoping someday he w'ould get to play against them," he said. "I definitely want Rice to win for more than one reason. Texas is probably one of my teams that I never ever root for." S p o r t s Thursday, Septem ber 18, 2003 now a record-breaking Cowboy "To be honest w ith you, it doesn't really mean that much right now," Cundiff said after­ ward. "In the future, it's some­ thing I can tell my kids that is something I did. I had to do w hat I did so we could win on the road, and that is the most impor­ tant thing." Coach Bill Parcells called the victory one of the best in his career. He was equally complimentary of Cundiff's performance. "Some of those kicks were not real difficult kicks. But some of the others, under the situation he was under, I think he steadied himself and responded very well," Parcells said. Parcells praised Cundiff's win­ ner as "a very', very clutch, difficult kick under difficult circumstances." He also ranked it as one of the best ever kicked for him, a group that includes a 52-yarder by Raul Allegre to beat Washington in the Giants' 1989 opener and a 42- yarder by Matt Bahr that beat San Francisco as time expired in the 1991 NFC championship game. Cundiff didn't show up during the open locker room period Wednesday to bask in the glory of his feet, er, feat. In addition to not being inter­ viewed, he also missed receiving a game ball from Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett as part of a promo­ tion bv a candy company. The NFL honored Cundiff, too, nam ­ ing him NFC special teams player of the week. By laying low, Cundiff ensures himself of being able to walk through a mall without being rec­ ognized. If slopped, it w ouldn't be to suggest he's a member of the Dallas Cowboys. H e's more like­ ly to be asked if he is Haley Joel Ósment, the child actor best known for the line, "I see dead people," in the movie "Sixth Sense." A boyish looking 23, he • could probably fool many by say­ ing yes. A former standout at Division I- AA Drake, Cundiff made the Cow-boys last year by beating out incumbent Tim Seder in the pre­ season. He w'as in charge of field goals and extra points, then had- kickoffs added after punter Micah Knorr was released in late October. Cundiff was 12-for-19 on field goals and perfect on 25 PATs last season. It was good enough that Dallas didn't try too hard to find an upgrade this season. in the opener, So, after Cundiff missed a short field goal and had an extra-point blocked the Cowboys d id n 't have m any options, a surprise considering kicking coach Steve Hoffman has uncovered nine others since being hired in 1989. Tlaus, Cundiff got another chance Monday night. And he made the most of it. "I did my job," he said. "It was exciting because I came through for my teammates when they needed me." Parcells didn't try taking credit for Cundiff's turnaround. There Page 10 Cundiff Dallas’ kicker made seven field goals in win over Giants By Jamie Aron Associated Press IRVING — Billy Cundiff might have considered scanning the w ant ads last week, yet now he can open the NFL record book and find his name after making seven field goals. Cundiff hit from 37, 49, 42, 21 and 36 yards as Dallas built a 29- 14 lead M onday night against the New York Giants. For someone w ho'd never made more than two in a game, and whose previ­ ous career best was 48, it was already a game to remember. Then, the Cowboys found themselves down by three in the closing seconds. After a pass to the 36, Cundiff trotted out again — this time to try' a 52-yarder. Cundiff, w'ho had gone wide left from 53 yards at the end of the first half, sent this one dan­ gerously close to the left upright, too. But it went through cleanly, forcing overtime. He got the chance to win it on Dallas' second possession. By making a 25-yarder, he joined for­ mer Dallas kicker Chris Boniol, Minnesota's Rich Karlis and Jim Bakken of the St. Louis Cardinals as the only players to make seven field goals in a game. Karlis' sev­ enth also came in overtime. Kansas City Chiefs running back Priest Holm es carries the ball against the San Diego Chargers in Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 7. The Chiefs beat the Chargers 27-14. D ic k W h ip p le / Associated Press Dallas Cowboys kicker Billy Cundiff kicks the ball over Giants defenders to score a field goal in overtim e to win the gam e 35-32. 3 p.m., ESPN Nationwide, Boise Open............... Ed Betz/Associated Press PGA, 84 Lumber Pennsylvania... was no fluff about how he gave the kid another chance because he knew he had this kind of game in him. "We d idn't have anyone else to do it," Parcells said. "I made that decision last week and it worked out well for him and for me." Soreness causes Holmes not to practice By Doug Tucker Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Priest Holmes was held out of practice Wednesday, sore with what Kansas City coach Dick Vermeil called "running back's body." Vermeil said Holmes would be "questionable to probable" for Sunday's game at Houston, the first road test for the unbeaten Chiefs and a much-awaited home­ coming for Holmes, who is from San Antonio. "We held him out today and he did some running and weight training in the exercise room," Vermeil said. "H e's got a running back's body today." Holmes, the NFL's offensive plaver of the year last season, surgery u n d erw ent hip in March. This season, he already has 53 touches, near tops in the league, even though team presi­ dent Carl Peterson and others had indicated they planned to reduce his load. While rushing for 122 yards and three touchdowns in a hard- fought 41-20 victory Sunday over Pittsburgh, he absorbed some frightful punishment. "He took some pretty good shots all over his body, so he's a . little bit sore all over, just as he w as last Wednesday," Vermeil said. "It was almost game time before he felt OK." Holmes, who has led the NFL in yards from scrimmage each of the past two seasons, admitted he was more beat up than usual fol­ lowing the Pittsburgh game. Asked if he w ould practice on Thursday, Vermeil said, "I hope so. I haven't talked to our trainers yet since practice." If Holmes sits out — which did not appear the most likely possi­ bility — rookie Larry Johnson, the first-round draft pick out of Penn State, may see his first action of the year. He and Derrick Blaylock worked with the first team offense at practice. "Hopefully, [Holmes] will feel better tomorrow and get ready to go the next day," Vermeil said. "I saw Priest had a smile on his face." Vermeil dismissed speculation that wear and tear are starting to take a toll on Holmes, who turns 30 on Oct. 7. Texas A&M’s goal is to keep offense on the field longer A&M, FROM 9 defense. The team has a -1 turnover margin and only has two recorded sacks on the season. One thing A&M will have to count on is keeping their offense on the field. Q uarterback Reggie McNeal will try to accomplish this task m uch the sam e way his counterpart, Randall, will. McNeal has thrown for 227 yards, one touchdown, and one interception so far this season while completing 61 percent of his passes. He is a threat outside the pocket as w'ell, though he has tallied only 27 rushing yards on the season so far. three H elping him in the backfield is Courtney Lew'is, w'ho has 174 yards on just 29 carries this sea­ son with touchdow ns. Derek Farmer also has 56 yards himself. Rushing statistics for the Aggies may seem inflated, receiver Terrence as w ide M urphy scored on an 80-yard end-around against Utah. "Virginia Tech has had two gam es with some pretty four quarter efforts," Franchione said. "O urs have been much more spotty' than that... This team is going to have to grind and fight for everything they get." Longhorn Auto Special 20 Words, 5 Days only $942 Longhorns rally to win game three TEXAS, FROM 9 and two digs in the win. "It feels great," Hahn said. "I love being back out on the court. I love playing w'ith my teammates." The addition of the two players gave Texas a lift that had been missing in previous matches. "It's just different," Hahn said. "With a different lineup you're going to get really different feel­ ings out there. I think we played really w'ell tonight. I'm excited for the Big 12. " The Longhorns entered the Big 12 season with a 4-4 record, going 2-1 in last w eekend's Time Warner Cable Texas Invitational. Texas now leads the all-time series w ith Iowa State 16-0, including a home record of 9-0. Texas defeated Iowa State in Iowa 3-0 last year. In the’ first game, the two teams battled for the lead before junior All-American Mira Topic served eight-straight points to give the Longhorns a 20-11 lead. Texas closed the game with an 8- 2 run, including four-straight points on Jenny Andrew 's serve, winning 30-17. The Longhorns held the Cyclones to a .026 hit­ ting percentage, while hitting .500 themselves. "It w as really nice," head coach Jerritt Elliott said. "It was good. We had a day to practice, and we did some good things. We were able to bring some players off the bench w hen we needed. [Kathy and Dariam] bring a lot of experience to the court. It was real positive. I had some opportunities to make some subs when we needed to, and get some people more com­ fortable with their roles." The Cyclones came out attack­ ing in the second game with a 5- 1 run taking a 14-12 lead. Texas came back with a 10-4 run, win­ ning 30-22. Junior Bethany H ow den and Topic had four kills each. Texas battled back in the third game after Iowa State jumped out to a 28-23 lead. Topic lead the way for a Longhorn 8-1 run with three kills, bringing her match total to 13. Hahn served the final four points of the match in a 31- 29 comeback win. Howden had three solo blocks for Texas, w hile freshm an Brandy Magee had four blocks on the night. "We're focused on getting bet­ ter ever match," Elliott said. 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Spectacular view of Townlake and downtown Near bus stoo 785-5835 W / D , O N E bedroom w / patio, small community, 439 W oo d ­ ward across from St Edwards University, deposits $99 00 starting at $450 467-9589 QUIET NICE efficiencies $400/mo. G a s & water paid On-site laundry O n UT shuttle route 454-7135 390 - Unfurnished Duplexes 7 0 01-A GUADALUPE Extra nice 2/1 with new W /D , fenced CA C H , carport $850 $99 down Others available 238-1141 BLOCK Law/Engineering I 2/1 A /C , tile/hardwood, W / D 506 & 600 Elmwood Pi 736-7775 LARGE 2/1, hardwoods charm­ ing older 4-plex, Enfield area. $850 + utilities Contact Scott Thomas Harnson Pearson, 472- 6201 1940'S 2/1 on quiet street, yard, wood deck looking out at creek, beautiful oak floors, lots of windows C A C H , W /D , stainless steel refrigerator, avail­ able August, 4003 Maplewood, $1025, 472-2123 W ALK UT 1930's style 2-1 Al- so 1-1 Hardwood floors, etc 3205 Helms, 2514 Peari 480- 9998, 924-011 1 FOR RENT 1BD /1BA triplex unit. 2 blocks from campus Ex­ cellent condition Available im­ mediately 930- 4828 $600/m o cul-de-sac VINTAGE D O W N ST A IR S 2/1 m CA C H , Oak Floors, Tile Bathroom, Shared W asher/Dryer on back deck open for viewing 1302 Kirk­ wood, $900. 472-2123 2/1 /1 REMODELED bath & kitchen yard, w /d connections pets Available 1 0 /1 /0 3 Off Oltorf $725 per month, $150 deposit. 663- 2361 welcome. 3 BLOCKS from UT Law 3BR tile&carpet. Beautiful C A / C H W / D connect Car­ port 339-4323 new STUDIO APT 112 West 38th. Act II. balcony, C A C H $450 477-1163 EyesOfTexasProperties.com DUPLEX FOR Lease 3BR/2BA w/yard, new pamt.cqrpet on shuttle route $850/m o 1712 Royal Hill 659-4286 400 - Condos* Townhomes 2/1 S AT Dominion Condos Close to Law School off Red River Loaded, covered parking, pool. $850 plus electric West Campus - 1/1 plus loft, small complex, reserved parking $595 plus electric Contact Thomas Scott Harrison Pearson, 472-6201 7201 SHO AL Creek Blvd.Tiffa- ny Condominiums Grocery, Re­ tail $625 2B D /1BA Great for any stu­ dent! 836-2089 nearby stores C H A R M IN G TJ\ CENTRAL Condo, to min 10 downtown/campus appliances pool, bus line $695/mo, 512- 589-2420 512-787-5000 MUST SEE! Non-smoking female for 1/1 in spacious 2 -2 con do UT shuttle 970-3460 $500/mo.+utilities paid 1 B E D R O O M condo 3000 Guadalupe $525/m o 795-0986 Clear Neor UT Deposit $500 420 - Unfurnished Houses FRENCH PLACE next to UT 4/2 at 4602 Elwood 1500 sqft W D Ig yard, garage $1495 ph 947-3283 UNIVERSITY AREA BEAUTIFUL 3 /2 HOUSE, COMPLETELY RE­ M ODELED AVAILABLE N O W 293-6414 or 453-6106 QUIET AREA, 2/1, walking dis­ tance to UT hardwood floors, C A C H , $750/m o negotiable, 2001A Poquito 444-5562 G O R G E O U S IMMACULATE vintage 1907 Large 3 bedroom 2 bath 2 car garage with workshop, 3 additional parking spots 901 West 22nd & 1/2 Street Beautiful hardwood floors, tall ceilings, full appliance package Ready for immediate move-m $1950 reduced from $1750 Call the Westside Group 499-8013 3 BED House1 Lra roomsl W ood floors w /d $1550! University Reolty 474-9400 or 423-4704 4 O N E bedroom cottages totally renovated for lease Just east of Road UT 2821 $6 00 /$4 00 DSP Also 3-1 house off Coma¡ 1503 Robert Weaver $ 6 95 /$3 5C Geary Lou s, Realtor 441-7717 Manor 4 BLOCKS to UT— Nice! Large p r vate room bath, huge closet smoking W / D Quiet, non- A /C . big kitchen $425 ABP, y r lease 474-2408, 474-2036 Spring Pre-lease www .abbey-house.com 3/1 HO USE for rent Capital Plazo area $ 1 1 0 0 /mo Large yard, W / D . 1314 Corona 733-6118 426 * Dorm s 4 BLOCKS to UT— N cel Large private room, bath, huge closet smoking W /D , Quiet, non- A /C , big kitchen $425 ABP, yr lease 474-2408, 474-2036 Spring Pre-lease www abbey-house com 425 - Room s R O O M AVAILABLE in North Austin home, $325/month + utilities, 1 / 2 month's deposit Call 990-1 455h or 422-2 860c 4 BLOCKS to UT— Nice! Large private room, bath, huge closet Quiet, non- smoking. W / D A /C , big kilcher, $425 ABP yr lease 474-2408, 474-2036 Spring Pre-lease www abbey-house com AVAILABLE R O O M at Presti­ gious Hardin House at UT, girls housing, included, meals Fall/Spnng. Take over contract. 9o m 432-682-4866 Call 5p.m. room student FEMALE GRADUATE Large spacious home/Shool Creek. 5 mm/shut- immediatley. tie ’ 877-45 6-24C 5- $400 sh/util ext 36021 352-375-6996 Available FEMALE W A N T ED share beautilu vintage West Campus home $500+b ils 1914 Da- d Street 263-8778 or 917-8778 to 3000 SQ/FT+ house 1 block from Law School. 809 Leonard Street $650/pro-rated Josh Fnedman 512-322-9934 |Oshf@flash.net RESPONSIBLE housemates, grad student prefered to share 3 /2 home, north-central location O n bus-lines $350/month ABP 458-1127 downtown Condo. FEMALE W A NTED , WestLake. view W / D covered parking gatea Call community Ben 3 27-1255 brife@westiakefd org $550/m o CHRISTIAN PROF mom looking for roommate Reduced rent in exchange for childcare Huge I- Luxury amenities! 35&Parmer, 585-2590 apt 4(H) - Condos* 400 - Condos* Townhomes Townhomes The Place to BE For Last Minute Condo Specials 1601 Enfield 1-1 tile, big, shuttle $450 Rio Grande Condo 1-1 pego, new carpet, w /d $575 Treehouse Lennox Gazebo 1-1 1-1 huge, Hyde Park redone to the max $595 $695 1 -loft huge, private balcony $700 Nueces Corner Orange Tree 2-1 1-1 designer's showcase hrdwds, two parking Greenwood Tower 2-1 luxury highrise $800 $895 $850 St. James Centennial 2-2 2-2 high ceilings, tons of light $950 deal of the century $1295 476-2673 Property Management of Texas 420 - Unfurnished 420 - Unfurnished Houses Houses The Place to BE For Last Minute House & Duplex Specials 1830 Pearl 3309 Cherrywood 1520 Enfield 1011E. 44th 915 W. 23rd 601E. 50th 3801 Ave. H 1-1 1-1 1-1 2-1 3-1 3-3 9-3 close, quiet hardwoods, nice woodfloors, huge Hyde Park bungolow $600 $600 $650 $675 hrdwds, west campus $1395 huge equal, equal totally rémodeled $1100 $3600 476-2673 Property Management of Texas Page 12 Thursday, September 18, 2 0 0 3 New power unit plans in place UT MBA program ranked 13th Low-emission plant will be built with U.S. Department of Energy By John Owens Daily Texan Staff A first of its kind $8.3 million p ow er unit will be installed at The D om ain, a planned m ixed- use developm ent in N orthw est Austin. .As part of a U.S. D epartm ent of En ergy project, A ustin Energy is installing this p ow er unit, know n as the Com bined Heat and P ow er Project, or CHP, in ord er to test a new technology. The con cep t behind the project is to produce p ow er units, varied in size, scaled to provide the am oun t of p ow er dem anded. The U.S. D epartm ent of Energ)' is attem pting to reduce stress on p ow er grids by increasing the num ber of on-site or lim ited-area p ow er generarion units, such as the CHP, by 2010. A ustin's C H P unit will gen er­ ate 4.5 m egaw atts of electricity, enough to p o w er four-and-a-half m edium -sized office buildings. The technology takes excess heat from the combustion turbine and uses it to produce heat, hot w ater and w ater for cooling. If the unit is used for cooling it can cool as m any as 1 million square feet. The unit is twice as efficient as a typical powder plant, A ustin Energy officials said. Because the excess heat from the burning n atu ­ ral gas is captured, very low em is­ sions are created. This translates into the need for no additional pollution control equipment. "I think it's a great step for­ w ard to use high efficiency n atu ­ ral gas facilities," said M ike Sloan, the p residen t of V irtus E n ergy R esearch A ssociates. How'ever, he said he would like the dtv' to work tow ard using m ore renew able energy sources. Six other cities across the coun- tr\’ will be installing similar units. b ut A ustin's will be the larged. Austin Energy will fund $5.3 million for the project, and the rem aining $3 million will be paid for by the U.S. D epartm en t of Energv'. The CHP, w'hich will be com ­ p letely en clo sed , will be co n ­ structed in an existing building about the size of a small g y m at the developm ent. O nce the C H P is fully devel­ oped, it could generate p ow er on­ site to a site such as the Dom ain, b ut Austin Energy does not plan to do so. "The pow'er will probably go into the g rid ," said Ed Clark, A ustin Energy' spokesm an, refer­ ring to the C H P 's p ow er distribu­ tion under the pilot program . But he noted that businesses at the Domain may be offered pow er from the unit as a backup source. C o n stru ctio n on the project w ill begin this m onth an d is scheduled for com pletion in June 2004. Wall Street Journal survey lists school 6 spots below 2001 rank By AJ. Bauer Daily Texan Staff The M cC om b s Sch ool of Business M BA p rog ram ranks 13th in the w orld accord ing to a Wall Street su rv ey released yesterday. Jo u rn al The ran k in g based on survey responses from 2,191 corp orate recruiters, places the school back six places from its 2001 ranking of seventh. But this d rop is not as drastic as it seem s, M cC om bs D irector of C om m u n ications J.B. Bird said. the d ro p , "E v e n w ith the school is pleased that the Journal cites us in the top 15 in the "W e're still w orld ," he said. ranked higher than a bunch of great schools, so w'e are happy w'ith the overall rankings." The also su rv e y p laced M cC om b s ninth in its "la rg e sch ools" categor}' and fifth in its "p u b lic sch o o ls" category. In addition, the school received the highest rating of any oth er Texas school. A m aster of business adm inis­ tration, M BA, is a tw o-y ear g rad ­ uate d egree that focuses on gen­ eral m a n a g e m e n t skills. Bird said that the ap proxim ately 800 M BA students at U T will still benefit from such a high ranking. "W h en you look at rankings, you d o n 't w an t to get h ung up on one p articu lar year," he said. "To be consistently in the top 15 is a nice distinction." One factor that could h ave led to the drop w as a general slow ­ ing in the econom y, particularly in the en ergy m arket. Bird said. "W e 're con sid ered n u m b er one in M BA talent recruitm ent to energy agencies, and that in du s­ try has really slow ed its hiring of M BA s in the past year," he said. Luckily, Bird said, the energy industry ap p ears to be picking th at up, in creasin g o p tim ism next y e a r's survey m ay reveal even better results. A d d in g to that optim ism is a change in the M cC om bs School's strategy. "T he chan ge will better align the school's p rog ram s to be m ore favorable to recru iters," he said. "W e'v e had a long history of being favored by recruiters, and this new direction will increase that." The chan ges are in the final stages of planning and should be revealed in early O ctober, Bird said. M cCom bs M BA student Leland Beatty said, with rising unem ploy­ ment rates, the slight drop in rank is hardly on his mind. "It's not really an issue in m y life at all," he said. "W h a t really m atters right n ow is th at the econ om y is so horrible, and jobs are so hard to find — rankings are really inconsequential." 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"Anyway, what happened was that, as our first album was com ing out, the whole promotion department at Columbia records left ... There was no one else to deal with [the promotion and distribution of the record]. So what happened was, when they brought new people in that had no idea what the artists or the bands want, they move on to the next band. And so we got shoved under the carpet." The upheaval that surrounded the release was unfortunately not limited to the distribution compa­ ny. Upon finding themselves in an industry "lim bo," a few band- members chose to move on to other things. "We didn't know if we were still going to be on American records, or if American Records was even still going to be around, so a couple of the guys in the band Paloalto have been to hell and back to get their album released, but "Heroes and Villains" is finally out on American Records. Catch them opening for Rooney at La Zona Rosa this weekend. Photo courtesy of Island Records got really impatient, and they left the group," Grudler said. "[Career longevity] definitely crosses your mind. It's the kind of thought that always happens in this industry, 1 mean, you never know when your num ber's up. Som e friends of mine are in the band Lifehouse, and they7ve sold a couple million records, but now with this record, they're punching in their career. They didn't sell any records on this one, so now they're put in this position like, 'Wow, is this it?' It's just a weird fuckin' industry. It's very soul-crushing." 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The band has also found a com­ fortable niche lending tunes to fea­ ture films such as "Shallow Hal," and blockbuster 2003 "Daredevil." the So what advice can Paloalto offer as a band that has seen the industry' from both the glamour and gutter? "I had friends that were signed and had som e am ount of suc­ cess," Grundler said. "A nd then they got dropped and stuff. ... They felt that they hated the industry, but then they thought that 'If I get back in, I have to get signed.' ... "B u t then a few years down the road, m uch later on, when they com e to their senses, they realize that it's not about getting signed. It's about playing music. And it's really exciting to w atch those guys who d on 't have a record deal and just do it because they love to do it. That's som ething to really learn from. And that's exciting, that's the way you should do it, and that's the way it should be. That's why we're still doing it." Paloalto will be “doing it" tonight at La Zona R o sa with Rooney an d special gu ests The Sounds. It’s an all-ages show, a n d tickets are still available at the door. ® « S W I N G GANCE EREE LEMCNS (S:i>):i>) 'r J 1 ¿ J i \V\ Via • Every Thursday from 8:00pm -12am for $4 / It \| Lwtgli o fW o m e n s Clubs (24th & San Gabriel) * Located at the Ballroom in the Texas Federation Brought to you by the Austin Swing Syndicate Visit http://austinswingsyndicate.org/coupon.html & receive a $5 off coupon on a membership. Dandy Warhols keep ‘sexy rock’ alive DANDY, FROM 16 The latest album continues the strong single trend. "We Used To Be Friends" is destined for radio. The track bounces Devo-style but still rocks in a way only The Dandy W arhols can. Taylor- Taylor's w itty lyrics and sexy vocals remain a staple. "[W e wanted to] have more rhythm in the bass, have more sophisticated bass lines, have more sophisticated sound quality, and be able to stick your head in between the snare and in between Pete's guitar," McCabe said. The Dandy Warhols were once the last sexy rock band, but have recently been joined by bands such as The White Stripes and The Strokes. the "I think we maybe helped pave a way for that kind of revival, helped open a door. There was no guitar on radio when 'Bohemian' went big, and then after that there was just guitar all over the place again. Right when [record executives] were saying guitar was dead," McCabe said. And now that other bands have the whole guitar thing covered, the Dandy Warhols have moved on. Their home at Capitol Records has been criticized by some in the indie world, and McCabe has some criticisms of her own. "It's usually just getting ignored. They've got their other priorities. We're just never a prior­ ity, which sometimes is nice because they stay out of our way, but then sometimes they actually just kind of don't want us to suc­ ceed I guess," McCabe said. "But whatever. We'll keep doing our thing, and then we'll be done with them, and they'll be done with us, and we'll move on." The Dandy Warhols are doing their thing, and they're continuing to crank out songs that never fail to be exciting. This Saturday, they will crank out songs live at the Austin City Limits Music Festival before heading to Europe in October to open for David Bowie on his 'A Reality' Tour. "I'm excited to do the festival in Austin," McCabe said. "I just real­ ly hope that Willie Nelson shows up. I just love him so much. I did actually meet him once. ... All I did was cry and hyperventilate." Karl Denson to perform two shows, one night DENSON, FROM 16 What he is currently stoked on is 2003, which has seen a Greyboy Allstars reunion tour and most recently, an opening act on the Allman Brothers summer tour. In the fall, the Tiny Universe will set out on their own, playing two local dates on the final day of the Austin City Lim its M usic Festival. That7s right; following an evening set at the festival, Denson and the Tiny Universe will head­ line Sunday night at La Zona Rosa, with jazz fusion pioneers Soulive in support. Denson, who was recovering from a cold when he spoke with The Daily Texan, will have his work cut out for him, a fact that is not lost on him. "It's a lot of work," Denson said, when asked how he will handle two gigs in one day. "It's a you-better-rest-up- before-you-get-there kind of day." But soon the excitement over­ rode any potential misgivings, and Denson talked about the dif­ ferences betw een festivals and club shows. Because of the shorter sets, festivals can be "a little harder because sometimes you can't get all the way into the groove," Denson said. "So you gotta go from zero to 70 in about three seconds." W hile a club show affords longer sets and more of an oppor­ tunity to loosen up and adapt to the progress of the night, Denson still maintains that "if you can really get it going good on a festi­ val set, i f s am azing." If history is any indicator, both are sure to be memorable, and what town is lucky enough to get two doses of Denson in one day? 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(PG-13) DIG How Hmng-Appiy 11 Outre T im e s F o r 9 18/03 yvwv« "EG^Ov e* :c E n terta in m en t T h e D a i l y T e x a n Page 16 Thursday, September 18, 2003 s? «twtt - W A R N E R , ( ] l l l ! \ ' ' M I, ( l \ u s t m A m e r i t a n Statesman D in in g Page 2 DINING & ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, September 18, 2 0 03 Cover Photo by Yen-YI Uu/Daily Texan Staff Thai Tara is located at 6 0 1 W. Sixth Street, across the street from Katz’s Deli and Ninfas. While the average cost of meal at Thai Tara exceeds $ 10, it is well worth the money for this restaurant’s fine Thai cuisine. The restaurant even features an outdoor patio, so all patrons can watch the eclectic group of people walking down Sixth Street. Unlike some Thai restaurants in Austin, Thai Tara has held true to its roots, serving traditional Thai cuisine instead of mixing with other tastes. It claims that one of its specialities is the Pad Thai, which con­ sists of fried rice noodle with eggs, peanuts, bean sprouts and chives. This comes with a choice of chicken, beef, tofu or pork for $8, or you can get shrimp for $10. All Photos on pages 10 and 11 are by Yen-Yi Liu/Daily Texan Staff LonghornD elivery.com You want It, We Deliver It... Tcav &HL \ . MgLtb. P ita P it Use coupon code 227 for $1 off any ordor Order Online NOW! www.longhorndelivery.com Me. Natural 100% Vegetarian Restaurant • Bakery • Health Food S to re H H k Where eating healthy comes naturally SO UTH 2414-A S. Lamar Mon-Sat 10am-9pm 916-9223 EA ST 1901 E. Cesar Chavez Mon-Sat 9am -7pm 477-5228 This newspaper was printed with pride by The Daily Texan and Texas Student Publications. T h e D aily T exan Dining and Entertainment Managing Editor Associate Managing Editor Copy Assistant Copy Desk Chiefs Projects and Development Editor Photo Editor Photographers Writers .................. P. Ryan Petkoff Alicia Dietrich Adrienne M. 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The Texan details som e of th e best places near campus where, for around $6, you can get a wonderful meal. SEE PAGES 4-5 The city is filled with some of the s ta te ’s top chefs and best restaurants. While they may be expensive, these are som e of the must-go places in Austin for really terrific meals. SEE PAGES 6-7 Hut's Hamburgers down on Sixth Street has quickly become known as the top place to get a ham burger in town, not only because of its numerous selections, but also for its nostalgic decorations. SEE PAGE 8 Sixth Street is a main reason why Austin is known as the “ Live Music C apital” o f the world. So, if you don’t know where to go, w e’ve got the places to hit mapped out. SEE PAGES 10-11 The Aquarium and the Library, both located on Sixth Street, are well-known for th e ir cheap drinks and high entertainm ent value. We take a closer look at both clubs. SEE PAGE 12 The Elephant Room, located between Third and Fourth streets and under Kyoto Restaurant, is arguably the best jazz club in town and one of the best outside o f New Orleans. SEE PAGE 13 While there are definitely plenty of restaurants to eat at in Austin, there are even more must-see places to visit, including historic landm arks and scenic locations. SEE PAGES 14-15 From soups to noodle bowls, Thai food has it all. There are three Thai restaurants within a few blocks of the University. While there are some foods th a t should be tried at all three, each has its own specialty. SEE PAGE 17 Quality Asian food isn ’t in surplus around cam pus, but there are plenty o f options in Austin to choose from. Check out our sho rt com pellation of some restaurants you ju s t have to try. 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C e a sa r C havez J0 J* J* * * * Thursday, S eptem ber 18, 2 0 0 3 DINING & ENTERTAINMENT Page 3 Cisco’s has some of Austin’s best migas Famous Sixth Street location honors famous Texans By Elizabeth McGarr Daily Texan Staff Rudy "Cisco" Cisneros, founder of Cisco's, was the man who made migas and huevos rancheros famous. It says so on the menu. And anyone who stops to breakfast, brunch or lunch at the historic location at 1511 E. Sixth Street will understand why it has cultivated a loyal patronage since 1950. Six dollars will buy you arguably Austin's best huevos or migas, complete with a biscuit and tortillas on the side. For those not well-versed in Tex-Mex, ordering huevos rancheros will get you two eggs any style with ranchero sauce, and requesting migas will get you tortilla chips fried with onions and tomatoes, scrambled in eggs and melted cheese. And don't forget the sausage and beans. Eat at Cisco's on a Longhorn football game day, and a sea of burnt orange will surround you. But Texas fans will feel right at home any day of the week. Photos of legendary Longhorn football coach Darrell Royal, for­ mer Longhorn golfer Ben Crenshaw and current women's basketball head coach Jody Conradt dot the nostalgically decorated walls. Cynthia Ruiz has been working at Cisco's for over five years and runs the restaurant when Rudy's son Clovis cannot be there. "Coach Royal still comes in,"- she said with a smile. "He loves our ranchero sauce. I think that's what keeps him going." Famous Longhorns aren't the only ones who frequent Cisco's. Singers Willie Nelson and Johnny Rodriguez and Texas humorist Cactus Pryor are just a few of the big Texas names who have eaten there over the years. Cisco's is also a favorite hang­ out for the Austin raring crowd. After any road race, you'll find at least a handful of participants in race-day gear, refueling with sausage biscuits and migas. ----------------------------- S u s h i 1 0 1 ------------------------------- try our LONGHORN ROLL Lunch patrons can choose from Tex-Mex staples like came guisa­ da, beef or chicken enclriladas, faji­ tas, tacos, nachos or the popular Cisco's special that comes with a crispy taco, enchilada, rice, beans, potatoes and fajita meat for $7.95. "I think we have some of the most loyal customers I've seen at any establishment," Ruiz said. "But people can become very upset when we run out of biscuits." isn't the place for dieters, but you'd be hard- pressed to find food worthier of those extra calories. Cisco's Cisco’s has been located at 1 5 1 1 E. Sixth Street since 1950. Its interior displays photos of UT alumni. Mu Ming Chen/Daily Texan Staff Serving UT and A u s tin ^ for over 25 years! sub meal deal. 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A nd, w ith $6 as your target, there are a lot of things to get. "Chicken sandw iches are bet­ th a n o nes at co m parable ter Learn something you can actually use out of school. G O L F G O L F L ighted d riv in g ran g e C lu b re p a ir C lasses av ailable F u ll-tim e P G A te ac h ers 5 1 2 - 3 4 5 - 2 0 1 3 10515 N. Mopac • Austin • 78759 prices at other places," said Vinh Doquang, a Plan II senior. "I usu­ ally get a burger or a chicken sandwich and a shake for like 50 cents [with the discount]." Like most diners, the favorite is the burgers, which range from classic cheeseburgers to a popu­ lar veggie patty for vegetarians. Throw some onion rings on the side, wash it down with an espresso shake, and you have quite a meal. After the discount, expect to pay about $6, which is still much less than if you went to Fuddruckers to get the same. Milto’s 2909 Guadalupe SL Milto's is one of the more expensive restaurants on the list but is certainly an example of get­ ting more than you paid for. Nestled at the 29th Street comer of Guadalupe, this is one of the most popular Mediterranean restaurants in Austin. The best way to save money and get a lot of food is to go in a group and share. The deep-dish Sicilian pizza serves as an appetizer in its own right. Some of the items on the menu under $6 that constitute a meal the delicious Spanikopita, phyllo dough with spinach and feta served with include Riza Falk/Daily Texan Staff EZ’s, located at 3918 N. Lamar Blvd., offers a student discount to UT students. With that discount, a student can get a burger, onion rings and a shake for around $6. Tjatzeekee sauce; the stromboli; calzone; and lamb, chicken and sirloin-stuffed gyros. For those willing to put forth another dollar, you can get one of the delicious Greek salads, the sweet Italian sausage cacciatore and the spinach lasagna, among others. said employee Lewis Ramirez. "The lasagna is even better than my mom's ... of course, she's German." The lasagna is indeed some­ thing to behold with its fresh sauce and a layer of grape leaves that give it a special character. "Personally, I like the cakes," See CHEAT» page 5 Korean Garden Sushi Bar & Bar becue G r i l l 7th Year A n n i v e r s a r y Lunch S p e c i a l Mo n d a y - S a t u r d a y from 1 1- 2: 30 $5.99 Korean • Japanese • Chinese D i n n e r S e r v e d 2 : 3 0 - 1 0 E x c e l l e n t Bi Bim Bap Fresh V eg et ab le Bowl 1 1 " Named “ Best Korean Food" and “ Best S u s h i ” — by t he A u s t i n C h r o n i c l e — 6519 N. Lamar Blvd • (512) 302-3149 ac ross from the Y e l l o w Rose Thursday, September 18, 2003 DINING & ENTERTAINMENT Page 5 Central Market more expensive but worth the cost CHEAR FROM 4 This is a treat any Teutonic chef would be proud of. Changos 3023 Guadalupe St This local taquería offers food that puts similar taco restaurants to shame at a cost that is not much higher. Between bites, resident Chris Beacom explains the reason why he comes back between bites: "Good tacos." That pretty much sums it up, as the tacos range in price from $1.95 for the Del Pueblo with beef, chicken, cilantro and salsa to $2.95 for a fried or grilled mahi mahi taco. Coming in at $2.25, the A1 Pastor is popular for its rotis- serie-cooked pork and roasted pineapple wrapped in Austin's best tortilla. The burritos also offer a lot of food for a cost less than $6, though this price increases if you want the mahi mahi instead of the chicken, beef or pork. They offer four varieties every day of thirst-quenching Aqua Fresca, fruit-flavored water, rang­ ing from coconut to watermelon, and they are impossible to pass up. This place is cheap if given proper discipline or if you find a coupon, buy-2-get-l-free-taco TOP CHEAP EATS NEAR CAMPUS Restaurant EZ’s Millos Changos Magnolia Cafe South Central Market Cafe Address 3908 N. Lamar Blvd. 2909 Guadalupe St. 3023 Guadalupe St. 1920 S. Congress Ave. 4001 N. Lamar Blvd. and it's still a good value if your self-restraint isn't good. Magnolia Cafe South 1920 S. Congress Ave. T w e n ty -fo u r-h o u rs-a -d a y , seven-days-a-w eek, M agnolia Café serves up a wide variety o f something for everyone at a rea­ sonable price. Located along SoCo, you are encouraged to stroll to the shop next door while you wait for your table, and the hostesses will even page you. Whether you sit inside or outside, the place is a bit loud, and the design a bit tacky, but all in all it gives you the sense of being a part of Austin culture. "I found out about Magnolia when I was still in high school," said Lyndsay Roller, an English senior. "I've gone there at least once, if not two or three times a week, every week that I've been in college. To me, Magnolia Cafe is Austin." The sandwiches are one of the more popular dishes on the menu with interesting m eals such as the Flamingo — a grilled sandwich stuffed with avocado and veggies. Another choice is the Russian chicken with voodoo spices and herb cream cheese. All are served with home fries, cottage cheese or chips and hot sauce and come in around the $6 range. M agnolia also offers breakfast around the clock. For the penny pinchers, $3.50 you can get two egg s m ade any style and a choice of a couple of breakfast sides like hom e fries, black beans, fruit and others. Central Market Cafe 4001 N. Lamar Blvd. For those who like to eat well, Central Market is like the Garden of Eden. Shelves are stacked high with specialty ingredients from around the world, the seafood counter never seem s to end, and the selection of breads and sauces is outrageous. These are all rea­ sons why a trip to Central Market is cuisine tourism. Restaurant OPEN TILL 4:00 AM Dine-in til 3:30 AM LUNCH SPECIAL M o n d a y -F rid a y 11 am -3 pm Try our favorite sake bombs! open till 4AM! DINNER SPECIAL M o n d a y -F rid a y 3 pm -2 am Saturday & S unday 12 pm -2 am 2 4 0 0 E. O lt o r f 4 6 2 - 3 5 3 5 C A R R Y O U T A V A I L A B L E open til 2 am NEW LOCATION 1 3 0 6 B a rto n S p r in g s 4 7 8 - 3 5 3 5 MoPac Z ilk e r P a rk Wan Fu Too Lam ar In order to avoid spending too much in the store, do yourself a favor and visit the café first. The dishes are easily more expensive than others on this list, but they are also semi-gourmet. Plus there is som ething comforting about knowing how fresh all the food is. For the price-conscious, two can easily split a 12-inch pizza for about $4.50 each. The goat cheese and spinach pizza is a bit strong, but delicious, and the Thai chick­ en pizza is something that has to be experienced. L ike m ost ch eap eats, the m ost p o p u lar low -cost m eals are san d w ich es and bu rgers. Central M arket's b u rgers and san dw ich es com e in num erous varieties from a sim p le groun d beef burger to a turkey and h avarti cheese sandw ich. Like everything at Central M arket, the in gredients are all the best and com e in at a m ore than rea­ son able $6 to $8 price range. Tom Hess, a softw are consultant, often brings the kids to play on the large play set in the back of the café. "One parent stays with the kids . . . and the other goes and gets the food," Hess said in between bites of a thick Central Market burger. "[The café] has a wide varíete' and is always fresh." Do yourself a favor and get a drink, because the fountain is one of the best in Austin. It contains a great assortment of Stew'art's Root Beer, wild teas, fresh lemonade and cream soda that tastes like drinking a Creamsicle. Plus, for an extremely cheap option, skip dessert, and just walk around the store picking up sam ples that may be available. A U ST IN . T E X A S J Buy one dinner at regular price and get 2nd dinner of equal or lesser value for FREE w /a purchase of 2 beverages. Valid with coupon anytime except UT home football gam es U p t o w n L o c a t io n O n l 1702 L av aca • 4 7 7 -7 6 8 9 Expires 10/31/03 THE SMT LICK TM 8-Q A (IT TRADITION Sin ce 19 69 Bring the family, friends and your cooler and experience a True Texas 'All You Can Eat' Barbecue meal Live Entertainment on our Rock Patio Thursday thru Sunday A Short Hill Country Drive. Follow South Loop 1 to the dead end at FM 1826, Turn left onto FM 1826. Go 77: mi. The Salt Lick is on the right Open Daily 11 am till 10pm Cash O n ly and BY O B I Reservations, Private rooms, Catering 512-894-3117 The Salt Lick Driftwood, T X 512-858-4959 www.saltlickbbq.com Page 6 DINING & ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, September 18, 2003 Best food often means veiy expensive Orcmge Flavored Chicken 101. Sign up here. No text books. No tests. Just real Chinese, real fast. And it's a real meal, to o -p ro te in , veggies, all the good stuff. (Mom w ould be so proud!) So w hether you go for Orange Flavored Chicken, Beef with Broccoli or Spicy Tofu w ith Eggplant, we're cooking up a feast just for you--fresh, hot and fast. Panda Express. Chinese for: Yummy. Vespaio, Hudson’s on the Bend two of Austin’s best eateries By Weezie Melancon Daily Texan Staff In a city marked for its unri­ valed charm, eccentric vibe and open-minded attitude, it is only fitting that certain aspects found in such an astounding city paral­ lel these attributes. The restau­ rant scene is indeed a vital aspect of the city that cannot be disregarded. Naturally, the cui­ sine of Austin should reflect the eclectic style of Austin and cater to the array of tastes of its diverse locals. While the prominent capital of Texas is, of course, famed for its vast collection of Tex-Mex joints and its legendary BBQ havens, the city still houses some rather impressive restau­ rants with global cuisines that delight even the finest of tastes. From authentic Italian to New World Fusion, several acclaimed restaurants have rightfully earned superior credibility from Austin residents. "Everything we serve is handmade — all of our pastas, our breads, our sauces, all of the desserts — everything is made in-house.” Susan Shields, member of Vespakft waitstaff Sadly but expectantly, these extraordinary restaurants deliver at an extraordinary price. So, are the most expensive restaurants in Austin necessarily the best restaurants in Austin? statement Claiming to be the “best" is a that clearly bold incorporates more then just a steep price. From the cuisine and the service to the atmos­ phere and appeal, restaurants must establish a wide variety of notable qualities to prove admirable of their expensive dinner bills. Naturally, having the freshest seafood shipped in daily and staffing the finest chefs to pre­ pare these delicacies is not a small expense. High prices began at simply having the option to feast on prime rib, lamb, duck or filet mignon or having the finest selection of crab, lobster, tuna or sea bass. is For example, Truluck's known for their magnificent King crab, while H udson's on the Bend is famed for their pre­ mium selection of wild game. "We serve a Southwestern Hill Country cuisine, including a lot of wild game and seafood from the Gulf," said Jeff Blank, chef of Hudson's on the Bend. When asked why he felt Hudson's was the best restau­ rant in Austin, he said, "It's a combination of things. First, our unique menu items — we use ingredients that you don't find in other restaurants." For example, the wild game enchiladas blessed with a rich San Luis Holy Mole Sauce ($8.95) or the hot and crunchy shrimp atop mango habanero aioli paired with jicama tomatil­ lo salad and a lime ginger vinai­ grette ($12) are two impressive appetizer selections. See EXPENSIVE, page 7 4400 N. Lamar Blvd. Tel: (512) 458-1077 w w w .pandaexpress.com i HALF OFF Buy a tasty 2-entrée plate and get a second 2-entrée* plate at half price. Excludes shrimp entrees. One coupon per person per purchase. Not valid with any other coupons or promotions. Offer valid at 44f)0 N. I/imar Blvd. Expires: December 31, 2003 Promo$I)isc8 I Thursday, September 18, 2003 DINING & ENTERTAINMENT Page 7 Vespaio known for top quality, handmade food AUSTINS TOP AND PROBABLY MOST EXPENSIVE RESTAURANTS Restaurant Hudson’s on the Bend Jeffery’s Carmelo’s Aquarelle Vespaio Address 3509 FM 620 North 1204 West Lynn 504 E. Fifth St. 606 Rio Grande St. 1610 S. Congress Ave. Avg. Price $30-$40 $30-$40 $30-$40 $30-$40 $20-$30 EXPENSIVE, FROM 6 is rabbit, One of the restauran t's p o p u ­ lar entree sp ec ialties the H u d so n 's m ixed grill of veni­ sm o k ed quail, son, sa u sa g e h o u sem ad e ven ison and achiote m arinated buffalo served with bush tom ato sauce, ap p le cider brandy sauce and M ad agascar green peppercorn sau c e ($36). H ow ever, Blank claim ed his favorite dish had to be the cascabel and espresso- rubb ed an d sm o k ed ven ison b a ck strap to p p ed with G u lf C oast crab and a lem on chipotle butter sauce ($32). Still, acco rd in g to Blank, the ch ec k list for b e in g the b est tr a n s c e n d s the m enu far b e y o n d "O ur setting is magnificent," Blank said. "The restaurant is based on a 1920s Hill Countrc- ranch house. We also have an herb garden and a great patio, which is wonderful for outdoor dining. The atm osphere of the restaurant em bodies the feeling of an old Texas ranch — it really is nice," he said. A nother A ustin reigns above m any restauran t that is Vespaio. In addition to serving the m ost traditional Italian fare in Austin, \e sp a io p o ssesses a num ber of notable attrib u tes deem ing it worthy of its claim ed preeminence. "Evervthing we serv'e is hand­ m ade — all of our pastas, our breads, our sauces, all of the desserts — everything is m ade in- h ou se," said Susan Shields, a m ember of Vespaio's waitstaff. "We run an open kitchen line where the chefs are in full view. G uests can see the chefs pushing the plates across and can watch them cook from the end of the line. "I think people really like to see that. It is entertaining, and it allows our guests to be involved with the food and the cooking. I also think it is v'er\' important for the atm os­ phere — it makes a huge differ­ ence for the feel of the restaurant." Another critical aspect of any great restaurant, and one that Vespaio certainly does not neg­ lect, is fine attention to the wine selection. "We have a really extensive wine list, especially in terms of Italian wines. Our owner over­ sees our wine list, and he is ver\' particular about keeping the list mostly Italian," Shields said. "We have a couple of French wines and a couple of domestics, and that's it. We're trying to pair wines wnth our food, and since our food is so traditional, we reallv w ant the w ines to be traditional as w'ell." Shields sum m ed up why she felt \'espaio to be the best restau­ rant in Austin: "I think it's a unique com bination of things, but it certainly starts with the kitchen — it starts with the food. Our aiisin e is good. It is consis­ tently good, and it even sort of surpasses itself each time a guest comes in." A nother p o p u la r Italian restaurant, Carmelo's, has becom e w ell-establish ed for its fancy food. In ad d itio n to Italian, A quarelle and Jean-Luc's offer fine French delicacies, of course, at a fine French price. “Our setting is magnificent. The restaurant is based on a 1920s Hill Country ranch house. We also have an herb garden and a great patio, which is wonderful for outdoor dining.” Jeff Blank, chef of Hudson^ on the Bend H idden in the heart of the Hill Country, A ustin continues to offer u p c u isin e s from aro u n d fhe w orld w ith The E m erald R e stau ra n t, which serves upscale Irish Continental fare. Som e other highly-praised and highly-priced restauran ts in town include the locally cele­ the brated p osh Starlite renowmed Green Pastures. Jeffrey 's, the and While all of these restaurants have the right to be ranked as the m ost expensive restaurants in Austin, not all of them deserv'e to be ranked as the best. In a dW where its locals have a multitude of dining options, restaurants m ust perfect everv detail to meet the dem ands of fheir high-pay- ing cusfomers. T hough the restauran ts m ay offer elegant dining room s or unique cu isines in spired from v a rio u s p a rts of the w orld , som e still fall short in other areas that cannot be ignored. A resta u ran t with an o rig in a l con cep t a ch arism atic am bian ce, m ixed with a kn ow led geab le w aitstaff and a disfinct cuisine full of exp lo siv e flavor m ay com e at a p rice, but in d eed , the it is, recipe for the best. com bin ed with Parties, Weddings & Receptions. atering To Yotir Home Or Office. 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Texas www saltlickbbq com Most popular dish: Family Style Ribs Price range, $8.00 - 2 5 00 [512] 858-4959 Spiros 611 Red River [512] 472-4272 Texadelphia Six locations in Austin .nciuding 2422 G uadalupe 501 W est 15th Street. Suite B www.texadelphia com Most popular dish Cheesesteak Price range S5 00 - 8 00 [512] 480-0107 [512] 391-9189 Threadgill’s 6414 North Lamar Blvd. 301 W est Riverside Drive [512] 451-5440 www threadgills com Most popular dish Chicken Fried Steak Home Cooking Live music during all serving hours Price range S5 00 - $15 00 Thundercloud Subs 26 Locations around Austin including 3201 Guadalupe 1601 Lavaca 2021 East Riverside Drive 2308 Lake Austin Blvd www thundercloud com Most popular dish. Original Turkey Sub Price range $2 7 9 - 5.29 Veggie Heaven 1914A Guadalupe [512] 457-1013 M ost popular items. Tangerine Mushrooms Protein 2000. Spicy Yams. Lucky Seven Price range $5.95 - 7 95 Wan Fu Restaurant 2400 East O ltorf Most popular dish G eneral Tso Chicken Most popular dnnk Sake Bombs Price range $ 6 9 5 - 9 9 5 [512] 462-3535 Wendy’s Texas Union Building Most popular dish Chicken Stnps Price range $ 99 - 5 00 [512] 475-6499 Zin American Bistro and Bar 1601 West 38th Street [512] 377-5252 www zinbistro com Most popular dish: Creative Am erican Cuisine Price range $14 00 - 19 00 Located at 407 E. Sixth Street, The Library celebrates college night on Thursdays with cheap beer. For those who need more entertainment than just music and drinks, The Library has a few pool tables. It's a popular hangout for UT students and a great place to meet new people and kick back on the weekends. Places to hit on Austin’s famous Sixth Street The Driskill, one of famous the most hotels in Austin, has received numerous the awards over years. Recently it was listed as one of the Top 50 Best Hotel Restaurants by Food and Wine Magazine. Plus their chef was named the Best New Chef of 2003, also by Food and Wine Magazine. large Bobalu's on Sixth Street has a and w e l l - s t o c k e d humidor filled wi th cigars. Bob alu 's also features a wide range of acces­ sories for any cigar smoker, including cigar cutters, cases and even some clothing. Joe's Generic Bar claims to be the only blues bar on Sixth Street and the only bar in Austin with free blues seven days a week. However, Joe's is for those 21 years old and up. A lth ou gh it o p en ed m ore than 25 years ago, E sth e r's Follies is still one of the hot spots on Sixth Street. The Follies are a group of profes­ sional perform ers w ho act out skits and sing songs largely based on current new s. The act is perform ed in front of a o v e rlo o k in g w in d o w Sixth Street. Located at Sixth and Red River streets, Emo's is a hot spot for live music. Emo's has both an inside and outside bar perfect for plenty of options. Back in 1994, Johnny Cash played there, and the barstool that he sat on now hangs from the ceiling. Located on the corner of Sixth and Trinity, the Iron Cactus features a variety of dishes for those looking for a bite to eat while partying downtown. Even though it serves anything from steaks to pastas, everything has the taste of Mexican food. But the Iron Cactus may be more well known for its bar which features more than 80 selections of tequila. Page 12 DINING & EN TER TAIN M EN T Thursday, September 18, 2003 Two Sixth Street bars boast cheap drinks Aquarium, Library attract big crowds on a regular basis decorated on the interior, each have a full bar with multiple beers on tap, and the dress for both is casual. The vibes are very similar to a club atmosphere, taking into account the loud music, large crowds and, of course, the alcohol. Perhaps the most attractive thing about both bars, aside from the people, are the very generous drink specials. atmosphere are great, and there is certainly a lot of energy on any given night." new people and drink, of course." In addition, both pubs have an upstairs bar as well as fumish- to you too. The Aquarium also offers $2 Long Island Iced Teas on Tuesday and Sunday, and $2.50 well drinks on Friday and Saturday. You can get $1 wells at The Library on Thursday and Sunday, as well as $2.50 Long Island's on Friday and Saturday. Obviously these are very com­ petitive, and arguably the best specials on Sixth, but that is not the only reason both of these pubs are able to attract such a large crowd on a consistent basis. Todd Higbie, manager at The Library, said that "the drink spe­ cials, the music and the atmos­ phere make [The Library] the nicest bar on Sixth." UT student Jason Thomas agrees, in that he says "The Aquarium is a great place to meet Try our Ethyl Burger 3/4lb. or-a Fajita Philly Sandwich. Drink Specials during the game. Home of the Tune Up! By Philip Roarke Daily Texan Staff Have you ever fathomed the possibility of actually paying less for your drinks at a bar as opposed to buying them at the store? Well, for all those beer drinker's out there, this concept is a comforting reality at both The Library on Sixth Street and The Aquarium on Sixth. These strikingly sim ilar and neighboring pubs are located at 407 and 403 E. Sixth Street respectively. Both facilities are extensively “The drink specials, the music and the atmosphere make [The Library] the nicest bar on Sixth/’ Todd Higbie, The Library manager Similarly, Aquarium manager James Wells says that "the bar­ tenders are fun, the volume and Thursdays, known as "college night," are celebrated at The Library, which offers $1 domestic bottles and $1.50 imported beers. The Aquarium on Thursday charges $1 for any bottled beer, imports included. Six Heineken's at $1 apiece totals less than the $6.99 you would likely pay at any grocery store. On Fridays and Saturdays, The Aquarium has $2 domestics, and The Library offers any drink in the house for $2 till 11 p.m. For those non-beer drinkers out there, both places will cater M eet T h e C o u n try ’s BEST SUB SANDWICH FREE CHIPS & DRINK 1 with any sub purchase Í with ad. expires 9/25/03 ^ Winner o f Readers’ Choice In Virtually Every Market We Serve G a t e w a f l m 10001 Research Bli H A L C Y O N coffee ho u se | bar lou nge Change your coffeehouse experience... > BEST Service [People who like V a] • > TASTY Products [Grilled Paninis, Espresso Shakes, etc]. > RELAXING Environm ent [Couches, Porch, & more] __________________________________free wireless internet 21 8 w fou rth s t [c o m e r o f fourth & lavara) 4 7 2 . 9 6 3 7 | www.halcyonaustin.aDm HAPPV HOUR All day Mondays • 4 -7 p n i Tue-Fri 801 Barton Springs Rd. ph: 477-1022 Come watch the game with us. fax: 469-0612 8 TVs & a BIG SCREEN! www.thefillingstationrestaurant.com fci to j f ? 5 Q | u r v i o í a i n N o w o ffe rin g F u sio n S a k e a n d Fu sio n Sushi. i “The bartenders are fun, the volume and the atmosphere are great, and there is certainly a lot of energy on any given night.” James Wells, The Aquarium ings, and The Library even has a few pool tables. 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S A K t O N S I X T l l . l t ) M A v a i l a b l e f o r P r i v a t e Pa r l i e s □ C l C l iill C l C l C l illl Thursday, September 18, 2003 DINING & ENTERTAINMENT Page 13 Elephant Room the best place in Austin for jazz By Tyler Carson Daily Texan Staff Underneath Congress Avenue, about halfway between Third and Fourth streets, is the last place anyone would expect to find one of the best and most- often overlooked, club in Austin. Situated below Kyoto restau­ rant, The Elephant Room is the type of place that makes Austin a great town for live music. Every night of the week, jazz and blues artists flood in to play or just to sit back and listen. The Elephant Room also boasts a fairly extensive selection of beers, including some interesting imports that are not at all stan­ dard fare. Plus, the bartenders are known for making a terrific dry martini. are very The service is generally quick and courteous, and m ost of the prices reasonable. Sm oking is allowed and not at all uncom m on. Together with the underground its low-slung ceilings, the place is a bit sm okier than average. W hile the sm oke m ay cause a few eyes to water, the haze is part of The Elephant Room 's mystique and charm. location and The Elephant Room is the tvpe of club in which jazz was bom , and whether listening to som e cool blues long after m idnight or catching a red-hot performance by Tony Campise's Big Band on one of their regular Tuesday sets, you're in for a treat. The clientele is largely made- up of regulars, and one of whom rem arked, “It's a b ar's bar, a Cheers-y type of place." M onday nights especially seem to draw a loyal crowd, and there's no better deal in town — no cover and a free-form jazz jam run by Michael Mordecai, a jazz trombonist. Every few songs, the ensemble rotates, and a new artist takes the stage. One minute, the place is jumping to th é music of a blazing trio of trumpets, and the next, it is grooving to a subdued string ensemble and a stunning vocal rendition of a Billie Holiday ballad. The Elephant Room is where the jazz musicians you may hear in other clubs come to really cut loose, a fact that isn't lost on its patrons. “[It] is the one bar in Austin you can go and get lost in the atm osphere of music, played by people who do jazz for the sake of playing jazz," UT senior Charles Thom as said. Weekdays it is open from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., with a happy hour running from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Doors open at 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The Elephant Room 's atm os­ phere is laid back enough that it makes a good spot to take a date or to kick back with some friends. Still, when the jazz begins — usu­ ally around 9:30 p.m., the focus shifts entirely to the stage. As another UT student put it, “It's a place that I can go with friends and comfortably lose myself in the music to the point that I can ignore them ." the It is not a singles bar, in any sense of term , and The Elephant Room isn't the place to go for a wild night on the town. It's a quieter club than most; even the jazz never gets as deafening as the background noise on most dance floors. The Room E lephant is arguably the best jazz club in Austin and rivals anyone outside of New Orleans. More Games * More Variety • More Fun! Welcome Back Students Maximum Speed Opening weekdays 9:30am 2200 Guadalupe A l w a y s o p e n till 4 a m Í <£> Mike Kane/Daily Texan Staff The Elephant Room, a laid-back jazz club located between Third and Fourth streets, is a great place to unwind on the weekends. Happy hour begins at 4 p.m. on weekdays. South Austin 512-444-0012 614 East Oltorf Mid-Town 512-451-2550 6801 Burnet Road wvvvv.currasgrill.com 601 W. MARTIN LUTHER KING 478.3111 AUSTIN J O H N S Page 14 DINING & ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, Septeifitjíer 18, 2003 Landmarks, scenic locations are must-see places in Austin By Kyu-Heong Kim Daily Texan Staff So your parents are com ing to visit you in college, or you have a friend sw inging by for the week­ end. You've been here for three weeks, and Austin for you means the 40 acres of cam pus, but you're expected to know all the hot spots and touristy places to take your guest. You can take them dow n to Sixth Street or show' them around cam pus, regurgitating all the information vou can possibly remember from vour sum m er orientation, but you want to actually show them Austin in all its glory. Fear not, for here is a compilation of some of the top places to take a guest. The often breath-taking view of the Colorado River makes Mount Bonnell one of the places to visit in Austin. Yen-YI Liu/Daily Texan Staff P a ra m o u n t T h e a tre The Param ount, originally known as the Majestic Theater, opened in W15 and has survived through the era of vaudeville films, silent films and finally to motion pictures as we know them today. In its early days, the Paramount showed motion pictures almost exclusively; however, as the birth of the television and suburban movie theaters sprang up, the Param ount w as in line to be demolished. New management took over and began the transi­ tion from movies to theater, and the Param ount w as in 1977, declared a state" histoncal site, and soon thereafter, it became a national historical place. Located on Congress Avenue, only blocks away from the loud music and inebriated college stu­ dents of Sixth the Paramount is a theater for a more Street, MIDTÓWNE GAY/BI-SEXUAL HEAD/QUARTERS Mondays B Wednesdays 1/2 Price Rooms Noon-Midnight Tuesdays & Thursdays 1/2 Price Lockers Noon-Midnight $6 Youth Lockers with Valid College ID (18-25) - 24/7/365 Free Youth Lockers Every Tuesday Midtowne Spa of Austin 5 8 1 5 Airport Blvd. (behind Highland Mall) 3 0 2 -9 6 9 6 Visit our other spas in Dallas & Houston cultured crowed. Words cannot describe the elegance of the the­ ater; the best way to realize it is to make a visit yourself. M o u n t B o n n e ll Although it's quite a hike to get up there, once som eone sees the view' of the Colorado River atop M ount Bonnell, it is nothing short of breathtaking. Mount Bonnell is easily the m ost scenic point in Austin, combining the beauty of the Hill Country with the m arvels of the Colorado River. In one direction is the 360 Bridge, another Austin landm ark unlike any other in character and design. If you hap­ pen to get there around sunset, the view is unparalleled with the sun receding beneath the far hills and emitting a great reflection on the Colorado River. L a d y B ir d Jo h n s o n W ild flo w e r C e n te r Founded by actress Helen Hayes and former first lady, Lady Bird Johnson, the W ildflower Center has been an annual attrac­ tion for everyone in Central Texas. From March to early May, wildflowers of the area turn the center's m eadow s into a pallet of soft blues, purples, pinks, yel­ lows and reds. Although the spring wildflow­ ers attract the most visitors, the Wildflower Center is a great place to visit at any time of the year. With a multitude of gardens exhibiting flowers from various areas of the world, there is almost always something in bloom. The center is also perfect for a picnic amid the wilderness of South Austin. Experience it! - midtowne-spa.com See TOURISTS, page 15 MONDAY WET UNDERWEAR CONTEST CASH p TUESDAY COOK-TO-ORDER STEAK OR CHICKEN DINNER SS - ó-d:30m AMATEUR STRIP CONTEST 5300 IN CASH PRUE SATURDAY SI.50 DOMESTIC SEER W & SUNDAY SI.00 WELL VODKA 2 PM TO 10 PM WEDNESDAY HAPPY HOUR OPEN TO CLOSE OPEN 2 TO 2 7/365 www.dailytexanonline.com Thursday, September 18, 2003 DINING & ENTERTAINMENT Page 15 Oyster Landing on Lake Austin has ambiance and food TOURISTS» FROM 14 Town Lake So this one may appear cliche, but m any don't know of all the nuances of the Town Lake area. Sure you know about Barton Springs Pool, the vast fields of nearby Zilker Park, and you prob­ ably have heard of the bats flock­ ing out of som e bridge by the river, but if you haven't you have actually seen the bats, you are def­ initely missing out on something. Every night betw een m id- March to late-October, hundreds of thousands of Mexican Free-Tail bats swarm out of the Congress Avenue Bridge at dusk in search of mosquitoes and other insects. The colony, which can number up to 1.5 million, is the largest urban population on the continent and is a truly awesome sight. And if you feel so compelled, a quick scam per across Barton Springs Road will take you to the pool area, w here you can rent a canoe or a kayak and venture out onto Town Lake yourself. Alamo Drafthouse Downtown The Alamo Drafthouse, with three locations in Austin, specializes in serving you food while you enjoy quality films on the big screen. Although the two north locations show the latest blockbuster movies, the central location has the most character and a variety of films you The Congress Avenue bridge, which crosses Town Lake, is well-known for the 1.5 million bats that fly out from underneath it during the year. M ik e K ane/Daily T exan S ta ff can't see anywhere else. Included in the itinerary are Midnight Movies, a series of more obscure films shown at midnight, a number of martial arts movies, Open Screen Night and Mr. Sinus Theater Theater 3000. Austin Museum of Art at LaGuna Gloria The Austin M useum of Art at Laguna Gloria is renowned less for its artwork and more for its scenic beauty. From the time you drive down West 35th Street and enter the wrought iron gates that once stood in front of the Texas C apitol, you 'll experience the perfect blend of man and nature. Situated on an actual lagoon, LaGuna Gloria is the home of the m useum 's art school and the Driscoll Villa. The Villa, which is open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. every day, is a beautiful house with about a dozen works of art from the museum's permanent collection. A long trail, which runs from the main part of the property to the edge of the peninsula the museum is situated on, is known as Lovers' Lane. At the end of this secluded and romantic trail is a beautiful structure known as "The Temple of Love," which could serve as the perfect site for a first kiss with that special someone. AU ST IN 'S # / GAY M RN'S DANCR c lu b/ — iff M ondays Mart/m Mondays sS.S0 GIANT MARTINIS O J Bang! spins BRIANS ANO TRANORf WRONBSOAYS f/N O YOUR M ATS! Play M alrbox with Brian £ S3.2S Jacn £ Sky fR/DAYS s2 S0 w rll DRiNxs OPEN 'TILL CLOSRf Hot Guys Mayfield Park and Preserve A park famous for its perfect wredding atmosphere, Mayfield Park and Preserve is relatively unknown outside of Northwest Austin. Just a stone's throw awray from LaGuna Gloria, Mayfield is a great place to spend a leisurely Sunday afternoon. The m ain attractio n is the peacocks, wrhich, w'hen in full plum age during the spring and early summer, can be an awre- inspiring sight. After exploring the inside of the park, one can escape the his­ torical stone walls and take a stroll through one of the many trails that cover sections of the preserve. These quiet and seclud­ ed trails are easy to walk and lead to stream s and other w ildlife absent in the labyrinth of the University. Umlauf Sculpture Garden The Umlauf Sculpture Garden opened up in 1991. its gates Among the 168 sculptures donated by form er UT professor Charles U m lau f are a number of works inspired by mythology — one of Icarus's fall is particularly inspiring — and many with biblical context. A number of short trails adorned by dozens of bronze and cast stone statues run through the tree-cov­ ered park. Although the park itself is relatively small with a miniature pond on either side, there is now' an effort to connect the current park to the rest of the Umlauf estate to allow for more exhibits. At $3.50 a person and $1 for students, this small garden off of Barton Springs is a bargain con­ sidering the vast array of cultural items on display. Oyster Landing Located on Lake Austin Boulevard, this hot spot is a per­ fect location for a dinner date or a meal with your parents. On the eastern portion of the complex is the popular Hula Hut. Owned by the unique Austin restaurant chain, Chuy's, Hula Hut offers a creative blend of Tex-Mex and Polynesian cuisine. The Pipeline Enchiladas, espe­ cially the chicken, have a reputa­ tion for being notoriously large and ju st as tasty. The grilled Haw aiian chicken, covered by grilled pineapple and cheese and served with rice, a tasty vinegar salad and a perfect plum sauce hits on all cylinders. After dinner — served either indoors under a number of surf­ boards and boats, or out on the patio suspended above the lake — head next door to M ozart's Café for coffee and dessert. 3 STRIP-OFFS EACH WEEK! STRIP DOWNI MONDAY - 2. 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Qame Day Celebration: • All Day Drink specials & 1/2 price appetizers! • 2 flat-screen televisions! • Post-gam e happy hour! \ a p p ® itixer* A M E R I C A N B I S T R O & B A R Jefferson Square at 38th & Kerbey Jane 1601 w. j8TH s t * te l 512.377.5252 ★ w w w .zin b istro.com L O O K F O R T H E P U R P L E P A T I O Thursday, September 18, 2003 DINING & ENTERTAINMENT Page 17 Three Thai restaurants in close proximity to UT By Matt Hardigree Daily Texan Staff To someone from out of town the appearance of three Thai restaurants within a few blocks of campus might give way to the belief that the University is over­ run with Thai students, while in reality there are only around 75. So who is eating all the Thai food? Everyone. Thai food is arguably one of the most popular types of Asian food in and around Austin due to its wide variety of dishes. From soups to noodle bowls, sweet to spicy, vegetarian-friendly to car­ nivore city, Thai is tops. Madam Manfc Thai Noodle House 2514 Guadalupe S t When Sap Apisaksiri opened up Madam Mam's on the Drag, he was entering an incredibly saturated market. Named in trib­ ute to his wife, formerly a cuisine columnist under the pseudonym M adam Mam, this campus eatery has found its place thanks to three factors: great location, great portions and Mam's great recipes. There is a full variety of fla­ vorful lemongrass soups and salads, but the real strength of this place is in its noodles. "I like the pad Thai with tofu. It's better than any other Thai place I've been too," said Holley Simons, an English senior. The spring rolls here are the real deal, as they are stuffed to the gills and contain a unique flavor with the addition of black mushrooms. "A lot of Thai people come to eat at our place, a lot of Thai stu­ dents and people who have been to Thailand ... find it rich and authentic," Apisaksiri said. Thai Noodle House Etc. 2602 Guadalupe S t As one of the big three Thai places near campus, the Noodle House holds its own by sticking to the philosophy of giving you more than you expect. Located behind Domino's and Little City, the restaurant itself looks unim­ pressive in its little store front but is completely worth a visit. The menu is not complex, but the food is tasty. The prices are low, but the food is still good quality. This place lives up to its name in providing great noodle bowls but also offers a wide vari­ ety of soups like the tom yum guey teaw, which is a hearty blend of seafood and meat in a tangy lemongrass soup. "[At Thai Noodle House] there are favorites like the pad Thai, but I like the specialty noo­ dle soups better, plenty of oppor­ tunity for spiciness, but they have dishes that can accommo­ date anyone's level of sensitivi­ ty," said Vinh Doquang, Plan D senior. Thai Kitchen I 3009 Guadalupe SL Thai Kitchen is the standard by which all Thai restaurants in Austin are to be measured by. Staking its place early in South Austin, the University location carries over the best of that restaurant within walking dis­ tance. The menu is practically an encyclopedia of Thai dishes with the widest variety of seafood and meat dishes of the three. Whether fish balls, tofu or pork is your fancy, they will pre­ pare it in a variety of ways. 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Exp. 10/04/03 B c d á ] Page 18 DINING & ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, September 18, 2003 Quality Asian food found off campus By Kyu-Heong Kim Daily Texan Staff around Although there are plenty of dining options the University, quality Asian food is sometimes hard to find. So, for those out looking for more than just fast food, these top Asian places are just right for you. Clay Pit The dining atmosphere begins outside as you approach the his­ toric Bertram Building and home of the Clay Pit on G uadalupe Street. You may have to be con­ tent with the outside of this ele­ gant brick structure, for parking can sometimes be difficult. Once inside, you may be in for a long wait on the weekends, but not to worry, their large leather'sofas are about as comfortable as they get. The signature dish at the Indian restaurant is the Tandoori chicken, served w ith basmati rice on a bed of grilled vegetables. Pieces of chicken are cooked until they reach a beau­ tiful red inside the Tandoori oven, which is shaped like a clay pit — hence the name. The result is a per­ fect blend of mild flavors that'll entice even Western taste buds. If you're looking for something with a little more kick, try the Vindaloo with beef or chicken, but be sure you know w hat you're getting yourself into before you ask for the spiciest variety. Korea Garden Many have shied away from Korean cuisine because of the national dish, Kim Chi — a spicy cabbage concoction often fer­ m ented for months. A lthough good Kim Chi is served at Korea Garden, there are a num ber of dishes tailored for the more sensi­ tive taste buds. Bui go gi, the famous Korean barbecue, is marinated to perfec­ The Old Coupland Inn 0 Dancehall Great Texas Family Style B-B-Q, Steaks, Catfish, and much more! After eating "Take a Tw o S te p Back in T im e " In one of the Oldest Honkey Tonk Dancehalls in Texas Live Texas M u sic every weekend Short 25 minute drive from UT on Hwy 95 between Elgin and Taylor Open Thursday through Sunday for more information call or visit our website 512-856-2226 • w w w.couplandinn.com 10 % discout for OT students lor groups of 4 or more • offer good until December 31st flq u a r£ ll£ ■Rgstajrant F ran ca is tion w ith a tangy blend of soy sauce, brow n sugar, scallions and sesame seed oil am ong oth­ ers. If you order enough of it, you're given the opportunity to grill the m eat yourself on a cast iron skillet placed in the m iddle of your table, which makes the bul go gi taste that much better. The atmosphere is terrific, and if you choose to eat while sitting with your legs crossed over a low table, you're transported to the Far East, eating as the aristocrats did on their comfortable seat cushions. Also in the restaurant is a fully equipped sushi bar where you can watch the sushi chef work his magic. To watch the chef careful­ ly but quickly craft his sushi in a traditional Japanese culinary suit is to watch an artist embroiled in his work. Wanffoo Too the At Wanfoo Too, food, although good, takes a back seat to the atmosphere. The eclectic atmosphere starts outside, where the building is designed like a 1950s drive-in hamburger joint. Once inside, you're greeted by a friendly staff and vinyl pink bar stools and booths. Wanfoo Too offers a variety of choices on the menu. There are Chinese restaurant staples like sesame chicken and sweet and sour pork, but they offer more authentic as well. cuisine Offering dishes of the six major including regions Szechwan and H unan, you can pick the combination of meat, and the staff will create a dish tailored to your taste buds. in China, Tien Hong On Burnet Road is Tien Hong Restaurant, best known for its dim sum. If you're unfam iliar with dim sum, it originates from ancient China, when aristocrats would socialize at tea bars while waiters served appetizer-portion dum plings on carts. The shrimp with snow peas encrusted in a dumpling mixture is perfect with their fiery chili sauce. If you still have room in your stomach, the -dessert cart is filled w ith goodies. Try the sesam e seed balls rilled with red bean paste. You'd never guess that the two could come together so well for an incredibly sweet dessert. Triumph Café In a quiet neighborhood in N orthw est A ustin is Trium ph Café, a small Vietnamese restau­ rant w ith som ething for any mood. Perhaps you're dropping by in the m orning for a caffeine fix. Chances are Triumph will have m ultiple coffees for you. Vietnamese coffee has been slowly gaining reputation as sweet and extremely tasty. The strangest things on the menu are the pastries. O ut of character from the rest of the Vietnamese cuisine, the pastries are about as Western as they get with eclairs amongst others. The patio is a wonderful place to eat when the weather is agree­ able. With a natural wall of trees off to the side and a number of tables set up with sun umbrellas, the outdoor atmosphere is perfect for a small group of friends to socialize over Vietnamese cuisine. wide variety menu including g o l d e n d u c k s e s a m e s h r i m p & s c a l l o p s t r o p i c a l f r u i t s h r i m p s e a f o o d & f i l e t m i g n o n r a i n b o w ’ s t o u c h w / 5 f l a v o r s a u c e p a r a d i s e c h i c k e n ■ i If you think you like Italian food, then get ready for a love affair. BELLAGIO Family Owned (a Operated Four Start Rating “B ellagio m a in ta in s its p o sitio n as one o f the best Italian restaurants in Austin ” - D ale Rice, A ustin A m erican-Statesm an 4/ 17/03 6507 Jester B lvd. Located in Jester Village (FM 2222 @ Jester Blvd.) Open Monday-Saturday at 5:30 PM bring in your UT ID and receive 15% off (d in e -in or to -g o ) . |S|0 MSG • Banquet Room • Catering service available 9 0 7 0 Research Blvd., Ste. 101 corner of Burnet Rd. & Research 2 7 5 * 9 6 2 2 hours: mon-thur lla m -1 0 p m /fr i lla m -1 0 :3 0 p m /sa t 11:30am - 10:30pm /sun ll: 3 0 -1 0 p m For R e se rv a tio n s Call 346-8228 Cafe Matisse Chippery Dobie Theatre Funny Nails Funny Papers Comics Gumboils Candy Store Great Hall Games Gyro King Hoa Hoa Restaurant Jewel Cove Mane Express Hair Salon Niki's Pizza Oma's Kitchen Photo-Me Photo & Video Booths Powerplay Arcade Princeton Review Probe Center Ministries Sarovar Indian Cuisine Thursday, September 18, 2003 DINING & ENTERTAINMENT Page 19 Thai Kitchen has large variety of seafood dishes THAI, FROM 17 that when they say hot and spicy, they mean really hot. People have been known to cry as they shoved spoonful after spoonful of delicious squid and cilantro down their throats. The best time to go is during lunch when you can get any of 50 dinners in only a slightly smaller portion with rice, egg roll and choice of soup or salad for $5 to $6. The phad ped phla with snap­ per stir-fried in a hot curry with zucchini will have you reaching for the water and begging for more. For those wanting meat the khow ngeow with moo wahn is a sweet and hot ginger pork dish that never fails to delight. So, if you want authentic and flavorful noodles, Madam Mam's is for you. If you want cheap, simple and good soups, then Thai Noodle House Etc. is for you. If you have a palette that likes to be challenged but a pock­ et book that is finite, then you should look no further than Thai Kitchen I. Overall, it's just nice to have such a selection right in the University's backyard. DOBIE MALL o FOOD COURT Thai Kitchen, located on Guadalupe Street, offers a smaller portion of food during lunch time for around $5 to $6. Thai Kitchen is one of three Thai restaurants located close to campus. It also boasts the widest variety of Thai seafood and meat dishes in the campus area. Yen-Yi L iu / Daily Texan Staff I Castilian 2323 San Antonio Street 478-1732 JON US ON TIE 11IH FLOOR M-TH7ILM - 7 P. I RV7A 1 -Ü3QPJ L MT&SUN BRUNCH 11 M L - 2 RM. DNNER 4:30 PUL - 8:80 P.M. Pop into Dobie M a ll for that quick lunch-hour Speedway Copy and Print shopping excursion. G ra b a bite at o n e of our affordable restaurants. P ark in the g a r a g e next door, or catch the ‘Dillo from downtown. But however you get there, get there. B e c a u s e Dobie Mall is the small mall that has it all. Fantastic shopping. Great places to eat. Convenient parking. What more do you need? 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