The Board of Regents met last week to approve a $17.9 billion budget for the 2017 fiscal year, a 5.4 percent increase from the previous fiscal year. According to UT System Chancellor William McRa- ven, the budget increase will help pay for increases in enrollment, clinical care and research. There is a $280 million increase for academics and $381 mil- lion increase for clinical support. UT is one of the largest public university systems in the country. “Our enrollments con- tinue to grow,” McRaven said. “We expect to be at 225,000 students on cam- pus and online [by the end of 2016]. Total degrees awarded continue [to] go up. There’s a 36 percent in- crease from 2005 to 2016.” The System is respon- sible for $3 billion in re- search annually. Research expenditures at the uni- versities have gone up, but federal funding for research has gone down, which is a concern for all the UT institutions, according to McRaven. The budget increase will help the University retain faculty, as well as allow the University to bring in more esteemed faculty to lead new research projects and teach students. Tuition currently makes up only 9.3 percent of UT System revenue. Most of the revenue comes from the System’s hospitals, clin- ics and professional fees, which together account for 42 percent of the budget. UT System hospitals and clinics have around 7 mil- lion outpatient visits and Adelante’s long history of helping students connect with Hispanic organiza- tions on campus continued Monday night. The annual event, which welcomed about 500 stu- dents for music and free tacos, provides a base for first-year Latino students to be introduced to the vari- ous groups on campus that cater to them, Adelante co- director Santiago Rosales said. “Our goal is to enrich that first-year experience and make sure students find that home they’re looking for,” Rosales, a finance ju- nior, said. “We realize that it’s a little difficult to navi- gate the many different or- ganization fairs, especially from the perspective of a Latinx student. I think the Latinx community at UT is pretty strong and so people find their way into it, and so our role with this event is to make sure that it’s as seamless as possible for students.” Adelante was previously known as Sabado Gigante and has been a part of UT’s Latinx outreach since 2000. “It’s a resource fair, a cel- ebration of culture and an event that makes students aware of the different or- ganizations and resources CBS Austin and The Daily Texan hosted a town hall Monday at the AT&T Con- ference Center to discuss the campus carry law with pan- elists from both sides of the debate. Senate Bill 11, more com- monly referred to as the campus carry law, went into effect Aug. 1 and al- lows license holders to car- ry concealed handguns in classrooms. Since its intro- duction in the Legislature last year, the law has been a topic of debate on cam- pus. The town hall audience was invited to ask questions during the event, and those who couldn’t make it asked questions through Facebook and Twitter. The five panelists included four people representing dif- ferent campus carry argu- ments, with two on each side. Bob Harkins, associate vice president of Campus Safety & Security, also participated but stayed neutral. The law states that license holders must conceal their firearm at all times. Harkins said at the panel that if you see a gun on campus, you should call 911. Concealed carry has been allowed on campus, but not in buildings, since the in- troduction of the concealed handgun license in 1996. Ana López, a panelist and vice president of Students Against Campus Carry, said she has received death threats for her involvement with the protests against the law last week. She believes that guns on campus will affect women more negatively than men. “I feel less safe be- cause [women] are disproportionately affected by this,” Lopez said “We are the victims of domes- tic violence that is exas- perated in the presence of guns. It can only be wors- ened when one person has a firearm.” In July, three professors sued the University in an at- 1Tuesday, August 30, 2016@thedailytexanfacebook.com/dailytexanServing the University of Texas at Austin community since 1900dailytexanonline.com bit.ly/dtvidSPORTS PAGE 6LIFE&ARTS PAGE 8COMICS PAGE 7CRIMESYSTEMStudents report indecent exposure casesSince the summer, there has been an increased num- ber of incidents of indecent exposure in surrounding campus areas. UT students have taken to social media to express their frustration with the incidents, involving what several students describe as a young man in a silver sedan following women in West Campus and north campus neighborhoods, ask- ing them questions and then proceeding to masturbate as they respond. “While I’m talking, he rolls his window down all the way, and I see him literally strok- ing his penis with a smile on his face,” said Jasmine Oh, an aquatic sciences senior who was approached by the man last Friday as she was walking her dog on Tom Green Street between 33rd and 34th streets. “He didn’t even try to rush off. He slowly left, and while I tried to make out his license plate number, I could barely read it.” This isn’t the first time a man fitting this description made obscene sexual advances by ex- posing himself to women near campus. A similar incident took place this past summer, and according to multiple com- ments on Oh’s Facebook post, other women had encountered a perpetrator matching this de- scription at least four years ago. Oh said when she called cam- pus police, they informed her of two additional incidents that took place the same day that fit the description she gave. “At the corner of 25th and Pearl, [the] guy asked me for directions to Whataburger and then asked me if I knew someone that lost a puppy that he had on his lap,” said design senior Jeanette Hay, who said this man targeted her a couple of years ago. “When I realized what was happening ... I ran away because I was afraid of what he could’ve done next.” UTPD emphasizes to stu- dents to remain aware of one’s surroundings, especially when encountering a bold perpetra- tor. Writing down the license plate number, along with providing a detailed descrip- tion of the suspect and report- ing the incident immediately all contribute to the possibility of the perpetrator being caught, UTPD Officer Samantha Carter said to the Daily Texan this summer. “If this happens to you, get somewhere where you feel safe, immediately call 911, give a de- scription of what you saw and a location,” Carter said in the in- terview. “Always be aware, stay off of your phone and always walk in pairs, whether it’s day- time or nighttime.” By Katie Keenan@keenanarroyoCAMPUSPanel discusses campus carry perspectivesJuan Figueroa | Daily Texan StaffBryan Jones, Ana López, Bob Harkins, Michael Cargill and Nicholas Roland participated in a live town hall debate over campus carry hosted by CBS Austin and The Daily Texan on Monday evening. Mexican American Studies Center finds new director. PAGE 3APD sees rise in K2, or synthetic marijuana. PAGE 3NEWSSafe spaces remain vital for minority students. PAGE 4Small-government policy inhibits disaster response. PAGE 4OPINIONStrong updates the media ahead of season opener. PAGE 6Men’s golf looks to re- deem itself in 2016-17. PAGE 6SPORTSTattuesday: people share stories behind their ink. PAGE 8EDM Netflix series XOXO lacks plot resolution. PAGE 8LIFE&ARTSStudents discuss their back-to-school experienc- es in a new video. Check it out at: dailytexanonline.comONLINEREASON TO PARTYPAGE 7PANEL page 3By Van Nguyen@nguyen__vanUNIVERSITYCAMPUSFenves invites students to enter lunch lotteryAs a way of connect- ing more directly with the students on campus, UT President Gregory Fenves will host monthly lunches with students who win seats through a lottery system be- ginning next month. Meeting and interacting with Fenves at larger Univer- sity events is difficult to do for both students and Fenves, according to the Office of the President website. This opportunity allows students to get to know Fenves better and share ideas about how to improve the University. “I feel like if I have the op- portunity to talk to [Presi- dent Fenves], I could better express my concerns about the school,” psychology ju- nior Jesus Medina said. “As students, we experience some of the issues that some of the staff doesn’t see.” By speaking to students firsthand, Fenves can better shape his key goals for the University including under- graduate discovery, rigorous education and research. Stu- dents who want to become future leaders of the world can use this opportunity to provide concrete feedback that will work to improve the University as a whole. These lunches allow students to By Miguel Robles@_miguelroblesFENVES page 2Juan FigueroaDaily Texan StaffThe Center for Mexican Ameri- can Studies was one of many or- ganizations and resources tabling at Adelante on Monday evening. Adelante connects students to resourcesADELANTE page 3Regents greenlight increases in budgetBy Van Nguyen@nguyen__vanREGENTS page 2By Paul Cobler@paulcobler 22NEWSTuesday, August 30, 2016Juan Figueroa | Daily Texan StaffStudents walk up the stairs at the AT&T Conference Center on Monday afternoon. FRAMES featured photo thedailytexanMain Telephone(512) 471-4591Editor-in-ChiefAlexander Chase(512) 232-2212editor@dailytexanonline.comManaging EditorJacqueline Wang (512) 232-2217managingeditor@ dailytexanonline.comNews Office(512) 232-2207news@dailytexanonline.comSports Office(512) 232-2210sports@dailytexanonline.comLife & Arts Office(512) 232-2209lifeandarts@dailytexanon- line.comMultimedia Office(512) 471-7835multimedia@ dailytexanonline.comRetail Advertising(512) 471-1865advertise@texasstudentme- dia.comClassified Advertising(512) 471-5244classifieds@ dailytexanonline.comCONTACT USVolume 117, Issue 15TOMORROW’S WEATHERHighLow9274Rick Perry doing flamboyant tango. COPYRIGHTCopyright 2016 Texas Student Media. All articles, photographs and graphics, both in the print and online editions, are the property of Texas Student Media and may not be reproduced or republished in part or in whole without written permission. 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 managingeditor@ dailytexanonline.com. Hospitals see K2 cases spike over past weekMore than 90 people have been hospitalized in the span of a week as the number of K2 in- cidents increases in downtown Austin. K2, also known as spice, is a type of synthetic mari- juana that has potentially detrimental side effects in- cluding vomiting, seizures, elevated blood pressure, profuse sweating and spas- tic movements, according to the Partnership for Drug Free Kids. APD was able to identify three suspected K2 dealers Friday after responding to a medical emergency call on the 700 block of Neches Street near Salvation Army. Two people had taken K2 and had negative reactions, which led to the arrest of three possible dealers who were in the area. APD Lieutenant Kurt Thomas said in a press conference Friday that upon further drug analysis of potential evidence found on suspects, each could be charged with a criminal of- fense ranging from a mis- demeanor to a felony. “Not only do we inves- tigate the possession there at the scene, but we ques- tion these individuals who possess these substances at length trying to determine where the substances they were in possession of origi- nated from,” Thomas said. APD is spreading its re- sources thin to accommo- date the increased amount of people who are badly affected by this relatively new substance. Although users range from young adults to the elderly, Thomas added that most K2 dealers APD has en- countered have been youth. Thomas believes its wide appeal is due to lax laws that made a way for the drug to be easily accessible and difficult for law enforcement to pros- ecute against if someone was caught using it. The consequences that come along with its popularity are too much to handle, Thomas said. “It’s inundating patrol re- sources and EMS resources alike,” Thomas said. “You have several people in medi- cal distress in one location, you’re having to call for buses from other parts of the city.” APD has reason to be- lieve the drug was trans- ported from Houston to Austin, but where it was manufactured is still un- known, Thomas said. Phyllis Moczygemba, executive director of the Austin Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program, said find- ing a preventative solution to sudden flares of experi- mental drug use is gener- ally difficult, especially in regards to synthetic mari- juana. Drugs like these are manufactured off the radar, and pinpointing their origin isn’t a primary component of anyone’s job description, according to Moczygemba. “If we don’t know it’s there, there’s not a whole lot we can do about it,” Moczgymba said. “It would be having informants in the community trying to find the drug before it ac- tually hits the streets.” The widespread use of K2 isn’t an unheard of phe- nomenon. Neuroscience associate professor John Mihic said in a previous interview with The Daily Texan that synthetic can- nabinoids such as K2 have dangerous side effects, in- cluding psychosis and mas- sive tachycardia, or racing of the heart. “You have no idea what you are getting, and you are making an assumption that what you are consum- ing is actually safe,” Mihic said. “Do you really want to be the guinea pig who tries this drug out without any idea what the toxicity is? It is naïve to think that these are just a straight- forward replacement for THC.” The wider problem of drug abuse and the sus- ceptibility through which K2 was able to catch on so quickly is something APD says it recognizes. “There are addiction is- sues in our community and we understand that just arresting everybody is not the end-all answer,” said Thomas. By Katie Keenan@keenanarroyoshape the education they are receiving while attending the University, according to JB Bird, University director of media outreach. “This is a chance for students to contribute to the University,” Bird said. “Anyone planning to attend should come prepared to talk to the president about the big picture. They need to come with ideas ready.” Not only can students use this opportunity to voice their thoughts on improve- ment, but this also serves as a chance for students to get to know Fenves, as he is curi- ous to hear about the differ- ent experiences on campus thus far. Some students urge that all others should take advantage of this chance to form a connection. “You never know if the president could become a mentor to you,” said Rose Booth, a communication sciences and disorders ju- nior. “You can always grow from learning from people with more experience in the academic field.” The topic for the first lunch on Sept. 26 is “Safety On Campus.” This will cover all measures being taken to provide a safe living and learning environment for all students throughout the University, according to the website. Any students hoping to attend must register online by Sept. 7 to be entered into the lottery system. About 18 students will be chosen to attend. FENVEScontinues from page 1 Permanent StaffEditor-in-Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alexander ChaseAssociate Editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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Do you really want to be the guinea pig who tries this drug out without any idea what the toxicity is? It is naïve to think that these are just a straightforward replacement for THC. —John Mihic, Neuroscience associate professoraround hospital The welcomed summer of adding with ty taxpayers of Regents. McRaven System an administration support done need more McRaven to cut System force, full-time end of nues the System. He soft hiring expects The College of Liberal Arts’ UT Center for Mexican Amer- ican Studies has selected pro- fessor John Morán González as its new director. González previously had a courtesy appointment with the Department of Mexican Amer- ican and Latina/o Studies. He teaches courses in Latina/o cultural studies, Mexican American literature and late 19th-century U.S. literature. He has published in journals such as American Literature, Azt- lán and Nineteenth-Century Contexts. González also edited The Cambridge Companion to Latina/o American Litera- ture, published in 2016. This publication is the first critical reference anthology devoted to Latin literature. “I am extremely impressed with John’s scholarly creden- tials and leadership qualities,” said Randy Diehl, dean of the College of Liberal Arts, in a press release. “He has my full support as the new Director of CMAS.” In 2010, Tejas Foco of the National Association for Chi- cana and Chicano Studies awarded González with the “Letras de Aztlán Premio.” González is also a founding member of Refusing to For- get, a public history project dedicated to increasing aware- ness about early 20th-century history of anti-Mexican racial violence in Texas. As part of the project, Gonzalez helped organize the “Life and Death on the Border, 1910-1920” exhibit at the Bullock Texas State History Museum in early 2016. The exhibit attracted about 500,000 visitors and re- ceived an Award of Merit in the “Leadership in History” category by the American As- sociation for State and Local History in 2016. González attended Princ- eton University, graduating magna cum laude with a bach- elor’s degree in English litera- ture in 1988. He then gradu- ated from Stanford University with a master’s in 1991 and a Ph.D. in 1998, both in English and American literature. He began his career at UT as an English assistant professor in 2002 before receiving a promo- tion to associate professor with tenure in 2009. W&N 3NEWSTuesday, August 30, 20163Hospitals weekare assumption consum- Mihic want who without toxicity that straight- replacement problem of sus- which on so APD addiction is- community that everybody answer,” cover taken living and for throughout the to hoping to online entered into About chosen available on campus,” said Brandelyn Franks Flunder, director of the Multicultur- al Engagement Center. “It used to be more of an en- tertainment piece, and we’d have a lot of organizations perform, but over the past few years, we’ve been re- ally focusing on academics and encouraging folks to be academically successful and sound.” The Multicultural En- gagement Center puts on six programs throughout welcome week to introduce students to campus. “We really just want to bring first-year students together and show them how they can get involved,” Franks Flunder said. “I try not to say it’s a unifying thing because I can’t guar- antee that people are going to feel unified, but it’s defi- nitely a place for them to at least feel connected.” Creating a medium for Hispanic student organiza- tions to meet inquiring stu- dents is the most important thing that Adelante does for the University commu- nity, according to Shalom Hernandez, vice president for the Hispanic Student Association. “I think it’s magnificent that they have Adelante,” Hernandez said. “Everyone knows about it rather than just knowing about a single organization, it gives us the ability to connect with oth- er students faster and easier and I just love it.” Computer science fresh- man Carla Rivera said Ad- elante appealed to her be- cause it was an event that reached out directly to His- panic and Latino students. “There are a lot of organizations that are co- ed or reach out to every- body, but I wanted to find something that fit my cul- ture and fit my identity,” Rivera said. Rivera’s parents are both Mexican, and she said the values she was raised with are reflected in the various groups tabling at the event. “A big part of Mexican culture is family,” Rivera said. “A lot of values and the things that are impor- tant to me come from my family, and so I think His- panic organizations trans- late a lot of those things into the things that they do and how they give back to the community.” ADELANTEcontinues from page 1tempt to block the campus carry law from taking effect. The lawsuit stated that the law would not offer profes- sors equal rights under the Fourteenth Amendment be- cause it required them to al- low guns in classrooms. The judge ruled that the plaintiffs failed to establish a likelihood of success and de- nied the lawsuit two days be- fore the fall semester started. One of the arguments in the lawsuit claimed having guns in classrooms would hinder academic discussion when debating controversial topics. Michael Cargill, owner of Central Texas Gun Works and one of the panelists, does not believe it will be an issue. “It’s not an issue at the Tex- as State Capitol, where you have your most heated de- bates take place,” Cargill said. “That’s where laws are writ- ten. Those people hate each other there. They argue, they fight, but no one’s ever pulled a gun out and shot anyone.” Government professor Bryan Jones, one of the five panelists, said campus carry would make it easier for de- pressed students to commit suicide. The addition of the law would not factor into this, Cargill said. Government freshman Maria Düster attended the panel and hopes the voices of students and faculty members are heard going into the next Legislative session. “Campus carry was passed by [a] Legislature that did not take the students’ and faculties’ opinions into consideration,” Düster said. “It was decided for us instead of with us.” PANEL continues from page 1REGENTScontinues from page 1Joshua photoUT lunches will Infographic by Kelly Smith | Daily Texan StaffDo pig idea think Mihic, professorCAMPUSCenter for Mexican American Studies welcomes new directorBy Forrest Milburn@forrestmilburnCourtesy of Alberto GonzalezThe Center for Mexican American Stud- ies chose John Morán González, a Mexican-Amer- ican literature professor, as its new director. @thedailytexanFollow us for news, updates and more. around 1.4 million in-patient hospital stays annually. The Dell Medical School welcomed its first class this summer and is in the process of adding three new buildings with the help of Travis Coun- ty taxpayers and the Board of Regents. McRaven said as the UT System grows, it will need an administration that can support and drive the work done and the System will also need to spend their money more efficiently. McRaven proposed a plan to cut 10 percent of the UT System Administration work- force, which is close to 130 full-time employees, by the end of 2017 to free up reve- nues to provide for students in the System. He has also implemented a soft hiring freeze for now and expects to be down to 794 full time employees by the begin- ning of 2018. R. Steven Hicks, Board of Regents vice chairman, said he believes the administration can do more to provide for UT System students. “I think this is a good start by cutting 10 percent of the workforce, but I think there’s a lot more that can be done,” Hicks said. “If we can save $10 million a year out of our budget, that could be used for two brand-new buildings on our campuses.” Paul Foster, Board of Re- gents chairman, is committed to supporting a world-class education and research, and to providing the best healthcare possible, which he believes is reflected from the increase in the budget. “A $17.9 billion budget is not something that any of us take lightly,” Foster said. “We recognize the enor- mous responsibility we have approving this.” There are a lot of organizations that are co-ed or reach out to everybody, but I wanted to find something that fit my culture and fit my identity.” —Carla Rivera, Computer science freshmanJuan FigueroaDaily Texan StaffCocks not Glocks member Ana López speaks at a campus carry town hall meet- ing hosted by The Daily Texan and CBS Austin at the AT&T Conference Cen- ter on Monday evening. This year the University of Texas welcomed its largest freshman class to date — more than 8,500 wide-eyed, eager students ready to make their mark on the 40 Acres. Nearly all are your average American students, but a handful of them — about 400 — are from different coun- tries around the world. Many international students may go through several stages of adjustment in their time study- ing in a different country. First comes the ex- citement for change and new experiences, but then a period of “disintegration,” an experience of frustration and homesickness, can prevent international students from assimilating into the surrounding community. Moreover, there are so few of them that it’s often easy to stick together rather than leave their comfort zone and befriend local students. “When international students come [to UT], there is a desire to reach out and meet domes- tic students, get to know anybody in the com- munity,” international student adviser Menelike Deresse said. “But just being from a different country, it’s kind of hard to break that barrier as it is for anybody that’s coming to a new school, but for international students it’s how they try to break that barrier, whether they don’t know the culture...[or] they’re not perfect in their English.” A huge contributor to the difficulties in- ternational students experience is limited support from their academic institution and community. Daniel Chapman, a UT alum who ran for Student Government president last spring, commented in an email on the lack of representation of international stu- dents in SG during his campaign. “I think there’s a perception around cam- pus that international students, particularly students who stay for one or two semesters on study abroad, aren’t considered ‘real UT stu- dents,’” said Chapman. “UT needs to ensure that international students have the resources needed to thrive here not only because [it is] the right thing to do, but also because its in- ternational reputation is at stake if those stu- dents return to their home countries.” Huixin Li, an advertising graduate student from China, noted that she has faced troubles with language barriers while in class. “If international students don’t understand and digest lectures from professors, they would face difficulties in terms of class participations and contributions to group projects,” she said. Students at other universities have also had similar experiences. For her thesis, Yumiko Owens, a student from East Tennessee State University, interviewed a Kenyan student who recalled when her professor couldn’t un- derstand her English. Issues like these accen- tuate barriers between students from other countries and the rest of the university. So universities, especially UT, must start with the community of professors and stu- dents who will interact with those who come from very different backgrounds. Despite be- ing small in number, international students make up an essential part of this university’s community, and they deserve the same re- spect and experiences any other American student on this campus receives. Agha is a public relations junior from Kirachi, Pakistan. 4 OPINIONLEGALESE | Opinions expressed in The Daily Texan are those of the editor, the Editorial Board or the writer of the article. They are not necessarily those of the UT administration, the Board of Regents or the Texas Student Media Board of Operating Trustees. SUBMIT A FIRING LINE | Email your Firing Lines to editor@dailytexanonline.com. Letters must be more than 100 and fewer than 300 words. The Texan reserves the right to edit all submissions for brevity, clarity and liability. RECYCLE | Please recycle this copy of The Daily Texan. Place the paper in one of the recycling bins on campus or back in the burnt-orange newsstand where you found it. EDITORIAL TWITTER | Follow The Daily Texan Editorial Board on Twitter (@TexanEditorial) and receive updates on our latest editorials and columns. 4ALEXANDER CHASE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF | @TexanEditorialTuesday, August 30, 2016COLUMNSmall government limits disaster responsesThe University of Chicago drew controversy last week when its Dean of Students, John (Jay) Ellison, wrote a letter to their incoming freshman class opposing the creation of safe spaces. The va- lidity of safe spaces has generated endless posts and think pieces, all grappling with the supposed conflict between ensuring tolerant student envi- ronments and the freedom of speech. But there isn’t a conflict. Safe spaces will always be an essential part of student participation on college campuses. Universities across the country have struggled to form an appropriate response to this increased demand for so-called “safe spaces,” culminating in UChicago’s troubling opposition to places where students “can retreat from ideas and per- spectives at odds with their own.” Last fall, the is- sue reached a boiling point as multiple campuses across the country erupted in massive student protests centered around students’ experiences with racism. Amid the strife with administrators and fellow students, the new activist vocabulary of “safe spaces,” “trigger warnings” and “microag- gressions” filtered into the mainstream. Those who decry the creation of safe spaces often have very little idea of what they actually are. Safe spaces are simply places where people, especially those who face marginalization, can feel comfortable enough to talk about their expe- riences. These spaces are not assaults on freedom of speech, or even just places where progressive millennial cry-babies go to lick their wounds — they are vital, thriving hubs of conversation and student activism. On a campus such as UT, where minority stu- dents can feel invisible in the midst of an over- whelmingly white student body, “safe spaces” are places to seek out others like ourselves in order to, if you will, confirm that we exist and that our experiences are valid. These spaces manifest in the form of clubs and religious organizations, as well as UT-sanctioned spaces like the Gender and Sexuality Center and the Multicultural En- gagement Center. Amazingly, a great amount of learning and dialogue erupts from these places, and the con- versations are not always comfortable. Last year in the MEC, the Asian Desi Pacific Islander American Collective facilitated a dialogue be- tween members of the Asian and black commu- nities on campus about the case of Peter Liang, an Asian-American NYPD officer who shot and killed Akai Gurley, an unarmed black man. While the ensuing conversation about the role of Asian-Americans solidarity in protests of po- lice brutality may have been uncomfortable for some, it was ultimately necessary. But that con- versation could only take place in a space where students could feel respected and free enough to voice their experience. By hiding behind phrases like “protecting academic freedom,” universities mask the fact that they are only protecting the hegemonic belief systems and the students who are al- ready powerful. No one who understands the function of university wants to hinder academic freedom — it’s a given that chal- lenging ideas and novel perspectives in the classroom are instrumental to the intellectual growth of students. But when a university at- tempts to shut down these centers of activism, the stifling of student’s perspectives is the true breach of the protection of academic freedom. UChicago’s letter conjures the worst caricature of entitled millennials, a lie made up by those who refuse to take the experience of those who have faced discrimination and trauma seriously. Every university wants to claim diversity as a strength of its student body, but one cannot do so if it offers no support to its minority students. But hey — I’m just a millennial. So I’ll be cry- ing in my safe space until all these ideas that I don’t agree with finally go away. Nemawarkar is a Plan II sophomore from Austin. Americans would be well served to re- member that it was not just Kanye West who criticized President George W. Bush over his weak response to Hurricane Katrina. Indeed, many politicians on the right also flanked Bush (as he vacationed at his Texas ranch) and his administration for failing to respond to the devastating damage from the storm. Now, as the Pelican State faces massive cleanup from flooding and Florida has its calls for Zika support rejected by Congress, small-government Republicans are rearing their hypocritical heads once again. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who has been an advocate for simplify- ing the tax code and decreasing the size of gov- ernment, repeatedly criticized President Obama for not immediately visiting flood-ravaged Ba- ton Rouge. Although Trump is not calling on the president to increase disaster relief funds or direct federal resources, the politicized request of a presidential visit underscores hypocrisy that is clear in other segments of the party. Why should the president interject federal resources only when it is expedient, convenient and politi- cally beneficial for state politicians? Republican congressmen from Louisiana also penned a letter calling on Obama to sup- port flooded regions of Louisiana, this time asking for a disaster declaration. The letter was published by Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted against relief for Superstorm Sandy in 2012. Cassidy has also voted against research on climate change, which is especially disastrous to his state: A recent report states that the equivalent of one football field of land there is lost to rising tides every hour. The Louisiana Senator is not the only elected official from the state who repeatedly voted against the real interests of his con- stituents. Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana’s first congressional district, who also signed the letter, is a climate change skeptic as well. Sen. David Vitter and Reps. Charles Bousta- ny, John Fleming, Cedric Richmond, Ralph Abraham and Garret Graves also signed Sen. Cassidy’s request. On the Atlantic coast, Florida is facing a healthcare crisis as funding for Zika relief runs dry. Congress, which will not gavel in a session until Sept. 5, failed to pass a relief bill over partisan quarrels. Republicans contin- ued their shameless crusade against women’s health and pork-barreled the $1.1 billion relief bill with measures that would defund Planned Parenthood, bating Democrats to vote against the spending. Many members of the Grand Old Party — which has small-gov- ernment provisions in its platform — refuse to acknowledge their own hypocrisy and fail to serve their fellow Americans. Although prevalent, hypocrisy from public officials and figures is nothing new. In July, I wrote about Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick break- ing his promise of small government by order- ing school districts to ignore the federal govern- ment’s directive regarding transgender students. These are only the latest in developments that exhibit the failure of America’s major legislature to provide necessary services for embattled citi- zens. The outright hypocrisy of many legislators is disadvantageous in and of itself; elected offi- cials often need to appear reliable and represen- tative to stay in power. The real effects of this perpetual misrep- resentation (both of their constituencies and of their own policies), however, are yet to be determined — although I expect symptoms may include punishing incumbent elected officials and disenfranchisement of those not benefiting from the political process. Whatever the consequences may be, both parties should shift towards making prom- ises they can actually keep; if Republicans acknowledge that big government can offer flood and disease relief, among other sup- port, perhaps they should cease their anti- big government campaign. Similarly, Demo- cratic politicians may need to re-evaluate their means of helping those less fortunate if they can’t keep their promises — even if their failure to do so is a product of that original GOP hypocrisy. Compromise, as well as con- sistency, could be key to good policy-making in the future. Morris is a government junior from Port Aransas. G. Elliott MorrisDaily Texan Senior Columnist @gelliottmorrisDaulton Venglar | Daily Texan file photoA man surveys flooding in Austin on May 25, 2015. As the prevalence of flooding disasters has increased, the limited amount of government funds to respond has become more problematic. The outright hypocrisy of many legis- lators is disadvantageous in and of itself; elected officials often need to appear reliable and representative to stay in power. … when a university attempts to shut down these centers of activ- ism, the stifling of student’s per- spectives is the true breach of the protection of academic freedom. Safe spaces remain vital to fostering diverse voices Janhavi NemawarkarDaily Texan Senior Columnist @janhavin97International students need more support to thriveBy Alina AghaDaily Texan Guest Columnist @alinaagha96Mariana Munoz | Daily Texan file photoStudents and faculty walk in and out of the UT International Office on February 15, 2015. While the University has thousands of international students, not all adapt to Univeristy life. COLUMNCOLUMN Like transition lenses for houses and cars, new technol- ogy will allow users to change the tint of their windows with the touch of a button. Delia Milliron, a UT chemical engineering associ- ate professor, and her team developed a flexible window coating that can control the amount of heat and sunlight entering through a window. This material could be used to create “smart windows” in cars, hous- es and airplanes, making more energy-efficient and climate-controlled spaces. The window coating is made out of an inorganic compound called niobium oxide, which can be acti- vated using a power supply of less than four volts — the power of approximately three AA batteries. Milliron said the material works similarly to a battery, where a charge activates the material and changes the elec- tronic state of the niobium at- oms. When an atom gains an electron from the charge, it has a new visible absorption spec- trum that makes the window darken. When an electron is removed from the atoms, the window loses its tint and becomes transparent. Niobium oxide is a highly disorganized compound, and its atoms are hard to locate. “We had to use a whole set of techniques to get insight into the structure [of niobium oxide], things like spectroscopy, and we then collaborated with sci- entists at the European Syn- chrotron Radiation Facility, where they used X-ray tech- niques to help identify the structure of the compound,” Milliron said. The team formed the mate- rial at low temperatures, a key aspect to their research that kept costs low. This allowed the material to adhere to a va- riety of surfaces, such as glass. “Normally, when you make oxides, you heat the metals very hot, then it forms an ox- ide, but that limits the types of material you can use, and it becomes less applicable to things like soft plastics,” chemistry professor Graeme Henkelman said. Henkelman, who worked alongside Milliron, used the- oretical chemistry methods to develop the structure of the compound. Henkelman used theoretical modeling to figure out a realistic structure consistent with Milliron’s and the Synchrotron Radiation Facility’s data. Milliron said that al- though the material will not be commercially avail- able for a few years, she is excited about the many possible applications. “I’m probably most excited about using the material for panoramic sunroofs for cars,” Milliron said. “You want to have some light coming in, but sometimes it can be too hot or too bright, and I think that would be a very interesting application for it.” Milliron licensed the ma- terial to a company she co- founded, Heliotrope Technol- ogies. She said the team’s next step is maximizing how dark or light the tint can get. “What’s just becoming pos- sible, partly because of faster computers and better algo- rithms and through design, is that we can try out new met- als and see how they interact with sunlight in an electro- chromic way,” Henkelman said. “Experimenting with new materials for the future is really what’s next.” At first glance, it would seem that computer scientists and humanities researchers live in different worlds. Today, however, computers can help human researchers better study traditionally hu- man subjects — such as lin- guistics, literature and archae- ology — in a field known as digital humanities. During the summer of 2017, UT will host an interdisciplinary research institute called DH@UT aimed at training students in this new field. DH@UT is one of three pop-up institutes, or short- term interdisciplinary teams, that will conduct workshops next summer. DH@UT will be led by Tanya Clement, an assis- tant professor in the School of Information, and will include professors from the College of Liberal Arts and staff from UT Libraries. The pop-up institutes are an initiative by the Office of the Vice President of Research. Digital humanities inte- grates computers and com- putational methods with the humanities in order to dis- cover more about topics that could not be found using tra- ditional methods. These meth- ods include digital archiving, electronically searching doc- uments and using language- processing computing. According to Adam Rabi- nowitz, team member and archaeology associate pro- fessor another way to think about digital humanities in- volves converting qualitative information, such as literature and language, into quantita- tive information that can be analyzed statistically. “Digital humanities is about using technology in humani- ties research, but it’s also about thinking about technology from a humanist perspective,” Clement said. “It’s kind of a two-way street.” Digital humanities gives hu- manities researchers the abil- ity to work with larger datasets and find patterns within them, according to English associate professor Lars Hinrichs. Some datasets can reach billions of words, which Hinrichs said is too big for a human researcher to analyze over a lifetime. “We’re talking about data sets that are so big that you can’t get any insights about them us- ing traditional methods,” Hin- richs said. “You know how to read up close, how to weight things properly, if you’re a clas- sically trained humanist, but the digital stuff gives you the big picture.” While the workshop for the pop-up institute won’t start until next summer, the digital humanities research team is currently busy coming up with a curriculum for an under- graduate certificate program to complement the institute. A more formal digital hu- manities structure at UT can help humanities stu- dents gain more market- able skills and more job op- tions, such as working with data at museums or libraries, after they graduate, according to Hinrichs. “Our students are going out into careers that involve not just using technology but re- ally thinking through technol- ogy,” English professor Matt Cohen said. “If they have a lot of different opportunities in a lot of different areas, it will enhance their chances of getting a job.” Although interdisciplinary work is common at UT, Clem- ent said the school doesn’t have the formal infrastructure that this work requires. “Formalizing and bring- ing to the surface things that people are already doing at UT allows folks to find other people to work with,” Clem- ent said. “It facilitates col- laboration and allows people to have a better sense of how digital humanities can and does happen.” Interdisciplinary work can help create new ideas and share methods across fields, Hinrichs said. Rabinowitz said it is beneficial for disciplines that share similar tools to collaborate. “The interdisciplinary na- ture of it is fundamental for the community of practice to move forward and not just keep doing the same stuff over and over again,” Rabinowitz said. “When you can have a tool that is developed in one context and then reapplied in a new way in a different context, everyone wins.” According to Hinrich, the end goal of the DH@UT pop-up institute, as well as the digital humanities certificate, is to have a permanent center at the University with its own courses and researchers. “There have been several things beginning to develop over the past few years looking at things from digital humani- ties,” said Katie Pierce Meyer, the humanities librarian for architecture and planning. “I think this is just one more step in bringing together a lot of people in one space to ham- mer out what that looks like at UT.” Name: CLASSIFIDES; Width: 60p0; Depth: 10 in; Color: Black, CLASSIFIDES; Ad Number: - CLASS 5TIFF’S TREATS NEEDS DRIVERS! 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On UT Shuttle & City Bus Route; near grocery/retail/food; locally owned and operatedCALL 512-423-6610 or visitwww.apartmentsinaustin.usEVA FREDERICK, SCIENCE&TECHNOLOGY EDITOR 5Tuesday, August 30, 2016ENGINEERINGBy Lawrence Goodwyn@Tyler_GoodwynINNOVATIONBy Julianne Hodges@JayHodges2018Future of humanities lies in integration with digital worldChemical engineering team develops color-changing window coatingIllustration by Mel Westall | Daily Texan Staff The 2016 NCAA football season kicks off this week with an action-packed slate. Three of the 10 teams in the Big 12 — Kansas State, No. 3 Okla- homa and Texas — open their season against ranked teams. Other teams, including No. 23 Baylor and No. 13 TCU, start fresh with a new coach and quarterback, respectively. Here are some of the top Big 12 storylines for week one. Oklahoma opens season with big test vs. HoustonBoth the Sooners and No. 15 Cougars teams are coming off successful 2015 seasons. Oklahoma went to the College Football Playoff last year after an 11-2 season, while Houston topped a 10 –3 Florida State team in the Chick-fil-A Bowl to cap off a 13–1 season. The two look to continue the momentum into Saturday morning’s showdown at NRG Stadium in Houston. The Sooners have a slew of offensive talent in junior quar- terback Baker Mayfield — an early Heisman candidate — and junior running back Sama- je Perine. The Cougars back senior quarterback Greg Ward, who threw for 2,828 yards in 2015. The high-profile matchup kicks off Saturday at 11 a.m. Jim Grobe takes over as Baylor’s head coach It was a controversial off- season for Baylor, one that ul- timately culminated with the firing of head coach Art Briles. Briles was terminated after reports surfaced showing he failed to take appropriate ac- tion regarding sexual miscon- duct committed by his players. The Bears now look toward in- terim head coach Jim Grobe to lead the team. Grobe inherits a talented group — one that finished last season 10–3 — and will begin this year ranked No. 23. But in the midst of the controversy that surrounds the program, Grobe said he realizes this season is about much more than football. “As a coach, winning is im- portant,” Grobe said. “At the same time, I want to assure the Baylor family that every deci- sion we will make in this foot- ball program will be made with Baylor University, her students and students-athletes in mind.” The Bears open their season at home against Northwestern State on Friday. TCU names Hill starting quarterback No. 13 TCU named ju- nior quarterback Kenny Hill the starter Thursday after a contested quarterback battle with sophomore Foster Saw- yer. Hill sat out the 2015 sea- son after transferring from Texas A&M, where he had an up-and-down career. In 2014, Hill led A&M to a 5-0 start, highlighted by a record-breaking performance against South Carolina in which he threw for 511 yards. However, Hill struggled the rest of the way and went on to be benched midway through the season. He was later sus- pended for a violation of team rules that same season. Hill will count on an experienced sup- porting cast, notably an offen- sive line with four juniors and one senior. The defense also retains many key players from last year’s 11-2 campaign and features seven upperclassmen. TCU head coach Gary Pat- terson believes Hill is ready for another shot in a starting quarterback role. “He’s been unbelievable,” Patterson said. “[The way] he’s attacked [the] offseason, how he’s attacked trying to become a starting quarterback. He’s been pretty serious about it.” The Horned Frogs take on South Dakota State in Fort Worth on Saturday. Head coach Charlie Strong and several players met with the media on Monday before the team’s matchup against Notre Dame on Sept. 4. The Longhorns hope to avenge last year’s 3-38 loss to the Fighting Irish and expressed confidence heading into week one. But despite the optimism, there are still plenty of unan- swered questions in Austin. Strong not ready to name starting quarterbackThere was plenty of quarter- back talk Monday, but none of it answered who will get the start- ing nod against Notre Dame. Strong refused to name a starter despite persistent questioning, opting to keep it a secret until Texas takes the field Sunday. “I know who is going to start,” Strong said. “But we’ll see who runs out there on Sunday.” However, Strong has a clear vision for the position this sea- son. He said the Longhorns will stick with their choice even if there are early struggles, al- lowing the starter to establish a rhythm with the starting unit. Freshmen thrown into the spotlight earlyThe Longhorns looked un- prepared on national television against Notre Dame last year, going three-and-out on four of their first five drives. The team fell behind 17-0 in the first half, and failed to make ground in the second. Strong said there’s no doubt the freshmen will be over- whelmed when the lights come on at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Sun- day. But Texas is confident its upperclassmen can pick up the slack and help the fresh- men adjust to the pressure of a primetime matchup. “[The freshmen] have to go out and play, just like any other game,” sophomore linebacker Malik Jefferson said. “It’s just a game. There’s no crowd, nobody else. When you’re focused out there on the field, you don’t see or hear anything else.” New offense ready for first challengeOffensive coordinator Sterlin Gilbert is looking to re-energize a Longhorn offense that ranked No. 83 in points per game in 2015. Players and coaches have praised Gilbert’s up-tempo at- tack, namely for its simplicity and speed. Strong said both freshman quarterback Shane Buechele and senior quarterback Tyrone Swoopes have fared well in the new offensive scheme through- out spring and fall camps. Texas hopes its bevy of offensive weap- ons will shine in the new system. “We have more opportunities to give our playmakers the ball when we need to,” sophomore wide receiver John Burt said. “The passing seems easier and more fluid than it did last year.” But Gilbert’s offense has yet to face an opposing defense, let alone one as impressive as Notre Dame’s. The Fight- ing Irish finished in the top 40 scoring defenses in 2015. Strong complimented Notre Dame’s defensive line, calling it “the most physical front four that we’ll face all season long.” Texas is confident its of- fense can score points despite finishing No. 8 in the Big 12 in points per game. But the unit will have a chance to prove it on Sunday night. 6 SPTS6EZRA SIEGEL, SPORTS EDITOR | @texansportsTuesday, August 30, 2016FOOTBALLQuarterback mystery remains unsolved SIDELINEBy Michael Shapiro@mshap2Rachel Zein | Daily Texan file photoSenior quarterback Tyrone Swoopes scrambles for extra yardage against Kansas on Nov. 11, 2015. Swoopes is locked in a quarterback battle with freshman Shane Buechele, and head coach Charlie Strong has yet to announce Sunday’s starter. FOOTBALLMayfield meets Houston, Hill starts for TCU this weekendBy Sydney Rubin & Shane LewisRachel Zein | Daily Texan file photoJunior quarterback Baker Mayfield and the Sooners head into the season ranked No. 3 in the AP Poll, but they’ll have their hands full against the surging Houston Cougars in week one. MEN’S GOLFMotivated Longhorns look for redemptionBy Claire Cruz@claireecruz5Daulton Venglar | Daily Texan file photoSenior Gavin Hall and Texas went all the way to the Na- tional Championship last season but fell to Oregon in a playoff. Hall said the Longhorns can win it all this year. MLBRANGERS MARINERS ATHLETICS ASTROS 6RED SOX TAMPA BAY TODAY IN HISTORY1905Ty Cobb makes his Major League Baseball debut for the Detroit Tigers. Cobb ranks second behind Pete Rose in MLB history with 4,191 hits. “I hate when the students at UT just stare at the athletes! I’m like ‘hello, we’re human, just like you’ Don’t just stare. Talk, we talk back” Kris Boyd@kris23dbTOP TWEETGoldhoff, Ito to play in Oracle ITA MastersTexas doesn’t embark on its 2016–17 tennis season until Sept. 16, but the Longhorns are already making collegiate tennis news. Senior George Goldhoff and freshman Yuya Ito were invited to play at the 2016 Oracle ITA Masters next month. The annual Oracle ITA Masters is comprised of 32 collegiate athletes from around the nation and is one of only four national championship events dur- ing the season. This year’s tournament will take place in Malibu, Califor- nia on Oct. 13-16. Goldhoff made his way into the field via the Big 12 Conference’s bid, but Ito snuck in by way of an at-large selection, making him one of four players selected as a “wild card.” Ito had the highest Universal Tennis Rating among those vying for an at-large bid. A native of Japan, Ito heads to Texas with sever- al international accolades. He’s been ranked as high as No. 62 in the Interna- tional Tennis Federation world junior rankings and has earned two victories at ITF events. Goldhoff proved his prowess for Texas at the NCAA Championships, going 3-0 at No. 1 singles while sending the Long- horns to the round of 16. His ITF ranking soared to a career-best No. 40. Before Goldhoff and Ito compete in Malibu, they’ll first start the season for Texas at the Racquet Club Collegiate Invitational in Midland, Texas, on Sept. 16. —Tyler HorkaSPORTS BRIEFLYOregon’s redshirt junior Sulman Raza rolled in a six-foot birdie putt on the 10th hole at the Eugene Country Club on June 1. The putt gave the Ducks their first NCAA title while denying Texas of its fourth championship. The Longhorns fought valiantly, taking Oregon to three extra holes be- fore Raza’s putt clinched the title. As the fall season gets set to begin on Sept. 16 at the Olympia Fields Golf Club in Illinois, Texas will use that loss as motivation. “We’ll sting for a while, there’s no question about it,” head coach John Fields said after the loss. “Until we get back here next year, that taste in our mouth will be present.” Fortunately for Texas, four of the five members on the national champion- ship lineup are returning this season. Senior Gavin Hall and juniors Doug Ghim, Scot- tie Scheffler and Tay- lor Funk will lead the Longhorns in a quest for their fifth straight Big 12 Championship and 11th straight NCAA Tournament appearance. All four Longhorns stayed busy during the summer and closed the offseason by competing in the U.S. Amateur in Michigan in late June. Ghim advanced furthest, competing until the round of 32. “Getting a chance to compete in a USGA event with some of your clos- est friends is awesome,” Funk said after the open- ing round. “Any time I get to play golf with those guys I’m having fun, smiling and joking around.” Three talented freshmen will add depth to Texas’ roster. The 2016 recruiting class is led by Drew Jones, a four-time All-State hon- oree and UIL District 8-4A Champion from Decatur High School. Both Nick Costello of Westlake and Memphis native Parker Sexton look to make an impact in their first year. With Fields — the Dave Williams and Big 12 coach of the year — at the helm for his 19th season and an abundance of experienced veterans, Texas checks in at No. 1 in the Bushnell Golfweek Coaches Pre- season Poll. But the Longhorns aren’t satisfied with the No. 1 ranking after ending their 2015–16 season at No. 2. The team hopes to solidify their top ranking with a national title this year. “Coach Fields is just an incredible coach to be play- ing for,” Hall said after the national championship. “I don’t take for granted what we did, and I just know that we’ve got a good chance to win next year.” Name: 4893/Future Search Trials; Width: 29p6; Depth: 5 in; Color: Black, 4893/Future Search Trials; Ad Number: 4893COMICS 7COMICSTuesday, August 30, 20167Today’s SUDOKUFORYOU 3 6 89 18 51 9 2 3 8 5 7 6 9 4 16 7 5 1 9 4 8 3 29 1 4 8 2 3 7 6 51 6 7 2 3 9 4 5 85 4 9 6 8 1 2 7 33 8 2 4 5 7 1 9 68 9 6 7 1 5 3 2 47 5 1 3 4 2 6 8 94 2 3 9 6 8 5 1 7Today’s solution will appear here next issue SUDOKUFORYOU 8 3 9 4 5 8 7 1 3 7 6 2 5 4 89 8 3 18 3 9 7 1 2 51 2 8 9 5 4 2 2 3 8 5 7 6 9 4 16 7 5 1 9 4 8 3 29 1 4 8 2 3 7 6 51 6 7 2 3 9 4 5 85 4 9 6 8 1 2 7 33 8 2 4 5 7 1 9 68 9 6 7 1 5 3 2 47 5 1 3 4 2 6 8 94 2 3 9 6 8 5 1 7 Future Days — CanKnown for their tendency to switch styles from album to album, including influences from classic rock to psyche- delic and funk, the 1970’s German krautrock band Can was far ahead of its time, blending heavy drone influenc- es with funk elements to cre- ate some of the most distinct sounds in rock history. With their fourth album, Can once again took a left turn, yet somehow retained what made them such a lovable group. Their melodic guitar work and hypnotic drums are some of the best ambient rock instrumentals, besting the likes of Faust and Neu! with ease. A lot of experimental rock music can sound pretentious — long forays, repeated guitar riffs and an unclear direction isn’t always easily palatable music. However, on Future Days, Can created not just a successful ar- tistic endeavor, but something you can dance to, as well. Tracks to listen to: “Future Days,” “Moonshake,” “Bel Air” Dummy – PortisheadIn contrast with Can’s ex- perimentation, Portishead doesn’t aim to please. Usually identified as a trip-hop band, the group started in the early 1990s as an offshoot of the British dance collective The Wild Bunch but quickly grew into a full-fledged project after the exponential growth of alternative music during the decade. Although Dummy was the group’s debut, Portishead shows a massive amount of creative maturity during the album’s 49-minute runtime, stripping down hip-hop beats to a raw core and in- troducing heart-wrenching instrumentation and lyrics. Dummy is relentlessly beau- tiful, encapsulating a de- pressing feeling that very few albums can. In their element, Portishead works toward a massive emotional purge and, through their music, finds therapy for both the creators and the listeners. Tracks to listen to: “Sour Times,” “Roads,” “Glory Box” Public relations senior Sierra Doll chose her tattoo during a photoshoot for her high school dance compa- ny’s brochure. Each dancer was asked to write a word with special meaning on a different part of her body. Doll’s word of choice was a no-brainer. “I’ve been a dancer since I was 11, so my feet are my paintbrushes, and I feel most free when I’m dancing,” Doll said. “I’ve always connected with the word ‘free’ because of that.” Doll knew she wanted the tattoo as soon as she saw it written in Sharpie on her ankle. “When I put ‘free’ on my ankle, I just fell in love with it,” Doll said. “I got it tat- tooed on me as soon as I turned 18, and it continues to make me feel free and in love with dance.” Name: 4352 refuel Commercial Claims; Width: 60p0; Depth: 5 in; Color: Black, 4352 refuel Commercial Claims; Ad Number: 48438 L&AELIZABETH HLAVINKA, LIFE&ARTS EDITOR | @thedailytexan8Tuesday, August 30, 2016‘XOXO’ seethes with ambition, reeks of mediocrity MOVIE REVIEW | ‘XOXO’MUSIC“Peace, Love, Unity and Re- spect,” four tenants of electron- ic dance music culture, remain underdeveloped in Christo- pher Louie’s feature-length homage to EDM. His directo- rial debut, “XOXO,” is pieced together by narrative tangents that are as ambitious as they are disappointing. In “XOXO,” an aspiring DJ named Ethan (Graham Phil- lips) secures the opportunity of a lifetime when he’s selected to perform at a popular music festival. With the help of his best friend and manager, Tariq (Brett DelBuono), he travels to the festival and meets an eccen- tric couple (Hayley Kiyoko and Colin Woodell) committed to sharing one last date before parting ways. Simultaneously, a hopeless romantic named Krystal (Sarah Hyland) search- es for a potential “soulmate” — all while booming music, vibrant visuals and intoxi- cated individuals swarm the festival grounds. From the start of the film, director Christopher Louie presents an original vision for the narrative — one that, much to the viewer’s dismay, is too reliant on swift cuts, supple- mentary music and eccentric visuals. The sum of these work in the film’s favor for most of its early scenes, but their excessive use — and Louie’s dependence on them — is aggravating and diminishes “XOXO”’s potential for success. The film’s surplus of music video footage and cinematic material is exacerbated by the heavily clichéd, uneven screen- play at its core. Louie’s decision to center the story around six characters works against him, in large part because appropri- ate exposition remains absent from the narrative altogether. Although viewers are provided with some details about the characters and the issues they intend to overcome, their prog- ress fails to resonate as a result of having nearly empty back- stories to support them. This missing exposition, discouraging as it may be, fore- shadows another major flaw in “XOXO”’s screenplay — the lack of appropriate resolution. Several of the issues plaguing the film’s central characters re- main unresolved by the end of the film, frustrating any viewer who has endured 92 minutes of mediocrity. The insignificant exposi- tion and resolution stems from Louie’s unclear direction for the project. Despite his suc- cess in numerous music-driven sequences, the story veers in a multitude of directions that give rise to unnecessary narrative tangents, most of which detract from the two most intriguing plots in “XOXO”: Ethan’s jour- ney to success and Sarah’s jour- ney to love. Subplots like Tariq’s intoxication, Nate’s (Chris D’Elia) escape from angry cus- tomers and the couple’s attempt to break into the music festival impede the narrative’s progress. Subsequently, the whirlwind of events unfolds in an extremely chaotic, unappealing fashion that burdens the viewer. Granted, Louie makes it evident that “XOXO” is his attempt at a film unlike any other. The film’s captivating cinematography, swift edit- ing, gorgeous visuals — from its costume design down to its vibrant color palette — and unique subject matter make it stand out from other young adult dramas. These quali- ties, however enchanting, fail to redeem the film from its inherent chaos. Even its pleth- ora of engaging performances, notably from Graham Phillips and Hayley Kiyoko, are over- shadowed by the lack of cen- trality that plagues the film and frustrates its viewers. Ambitious as “XOXO” may be — and unique because it appeals to millennials who are fascinated by EDM culture — it is far too flawed to give Louie the credibility he seeks. The tenants of “Peace, Love, Unity and Respect” that Louie strives to showcase never quite flourish on screen, nor does he inspire viewers to “love” and “respect” his ambitious directorial debut. “XOXO” is now available to stream on Netflix. By Sebastian Sada@sseebbaasstianBy Chris Duncan@chr_duncTwo experimental rock bands offer diverse, expressive soundBy Stephen Acevedo@thedailytexanPhoto by Joshua Guerra| Daily Texan StaffEditor’s note: Tat-Tuesday is a weekly series that features students around campus and their tattoos. Check out more pictures and stories online. Photo courtesy of Netflix“XOXO,” a Netflix original film, provides a visually appealing story but fails to develop a central narrative. Photo courtesy of Eva VermandelPortishead found success in a somber yet impactful sound on Dummy. Photo by Joshua Guerra| Daily Texan Staff