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Send orders and address changes to Texas Student Media, P.O. Box D, Austin, TX 78713-8904. TODAY June 26HI 89º LO 72º TOMORROW June 27HI 90º LO 73º MondayADA Hold’em’s Monday Night Texas Hold’em Tourney: Brush up your poker face for a night of bluffing and betting at Austin’s premier gay bar. Where: Highland When: 8:00 p.m. TuesdayGay Spanish Conver- sation Night: Practice your spanish on Rainey Street in a laid-back, inclusive atmosphere. Where: Container Bar When: 7–9 p.m. ThursdayNeon Rainbows: 90s Country Night: Old- school country dancing with a twist. Get your cowboy boots ready. Where: Cheer Up Charlie’s When: 9:00 p.m. WednesdayGreetings from Queer Mountain: Celebrate the 50th episode of this monthly LGBTQ story- telling showcase with personal stories and talks on a theme. Where: Cheer Up Charlie’s When: 10:00 p.m. AUSTIN WEATHER Name: 5872/Kunik Orthodontics; Width: 19p4; Depth: 4 in; Color: Process color; Ad Number: 58723KAYLA MEYERTONS, NEWS EDITOR | @thedailytexanMonday, June 26, 2017POLICEArrests increase in wake of expanded police efforts to curb drunk driving On Friday, the Trump ad- ministration weighed in on Texas’ immigration enforce- ment litigation, siding with the state of Texas. The recently passed Senate Bill 4, commonly known as the “sanctuary cities bill,” includes a section that would allow po- lice officers to ask someone’s immigration status once law- ful contact with the police has been made. After Gov. Greg Abbott signed the bill, officials from the city of El Cenizo, Maverick County and the League of Unit- ed Latin American Citizens filed a lawsuit questioning the constitutionality of the new law. Since then, several other cities and municipalities have joined in on the lawsuit, includ- ing Austin, Dallas, San Antonio and, most recently, Houston. The U.S. Department of Justice said in a statement that the bill is in accordance with the Constitution and Texas has admirably followed Pres- ident Donald Trump’s lead to make America safe “by man- dating state-wide coopera- tion with federal immigration laws that require the remov- al of illegal aliens who have committed crimes.” “The Department of Justice fully supports Texas’ effort and is participating in this lawsuit because of the strong federal interest in facilitating the state and local cooperation that is critical in enforcing our nation’s immigration laws,” U.S. Attor- ney General Jeff Sessions said in a statement. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton thanked the DOJ for their assistance in defending SB 4 and the Trump administra- tion for their dedication to up- holding the Constitution and the rule of law. “Enforcing immigration law helps prevent dangerous criminals from being released into our communities,” Paxton said in a statement. “We look forward to working with DOJ lawyers to see that Senate Bill 4 is fully honored in Texas.” However, opponents of the bill say this will lead to increased racial profiling of the Latino community. While announc- ing the city’s plans to join the SB 4 lawsuit, Austin mayor Steve Adler said the bill threatens the safety of Austin residents. “We want our day in court because for far too long the Texas Legislature has been playing political football with the safety of our city, and now we get to move to a different forum,” Adler said. “One of the main impetuses behind the city filing suit is the keen and earnest desire to keep this community safe.” U.S. District Court Judge Orlando Garcia will rule on an injunction to keep the law from going into effect throughout the legal proceeds during a June 26 hearing in San Antonio. Oth- erwise, the law goes into effect Sept. 1. STATEAfter years of steady de- cline, the number of driving while intoxicated arrests by the UT Police Department increased in 2016, according to newly released informa- tion from the department. In 2006, there were 220 DWI arrests, and by 2015 that number dropped to 26, according to UTPD’s web- site. In 2016, however, that number spiked to 60 arrests, and so far this year there have been 53 DWI arrests, UTPD Captain Gonzalo Gonzalez said. The recent spike is likely due to an increase in officers who want to take a harder stance on drinking and driv- ing, Gonzalez said. One of those officers is UTPD Corporal Dustin Far- ahnak, who has been with the department since 2013. He said the number of DWI arrests this year could easily get into the hundreds at its current rate. “We have a couple of of- ficers that were hired re- cently who definitely are trying to do something about drunk drivers,” Far- ahnak said. “Every time I arrest somebody who is driving while intoxicated, I do feel like I may have saved somebody’s life.” On Farahnak’s second night shift with UTPD, he said a car came speeding at him from the wrong direc- tion on I-35 and collided with the car behind him, killing a firefighter and the drunk driver’s best friend. It was the driver’s birthday, and she was more than two times over the legal limit. “When you come into this carnage and chaos that was completely unnecessary, from then on when I’m pa- trolling at night, that’s what I’m looking for,” Farahnak said. “Let me stop one of these. I’ve got to stop another one of these.” Each officer’s individual patrolling style makes some more prone to encountering drunk drivers than others, Gonzalez said. “We have one or two on night (patrols) right now that are fairly young officers and they’ve taken a real liking to running traffic,” Gonzalez said. “As a result you will come across more DWIs.” The reason for the decline since 2006 is not clear and could be related to several factors, officers said. In 2006, individual officers could have wanted to crack down on drunk driving more, but as time went on those officers left and the number of DWIs went down, Gonzalez said. Farahnak also said it could be a result of the introduc- tion of the Entertainment Bus by Capital Metro, which runs from West Campus to 6th Street. The bus, devel- oped in coordination with the Austin Police Depart- ment, started in 2002, and as ridership grew, the service increased from one route to three routes, CapMetro spokeswoman Hanna De Hoyos said. Austin Police Department Detective Richard Mabe works with the DWI En- forcement Unit and said the buses are good for safely get- ting students around the city. “UT in conjunction with Capital Metro does a great job getting the college stu- dents to and from campus via the E-Bus or free ride pro- grams,” Mabe said. “I would not say (UT students are) the vast majority of our arrests.” Despite the uncertainty around why the DWI rate was declining, Farahnak said the spike in arrests shows UTPD officers are working to combat drunk driving. “What (these num- bers) show is our officers are making a greater im- pact on drunk driving,” Farahnak said. By Will Clark@_willclark_ Infographic by Rena Li | Daily Texan StaffTrump administration discusses SB 4 lawsuitBy Claire Allbright@ClareAllbrightMarshall TidrickDaily Texan File PhotoGov. Greg Abbott signed SB 4 in May, prompting questions of constitutionality from organiza- tions and Texas cities. DWI arrests by UTPD200150Source: UTPD Crime Statistics100 50 0200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017Source: UTPD Crime Statistics When I think of pride, I think of laugh- ter and affirmation. While pride is a time to celebrate how far the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) community has come. It is also a time to prioritize hardships still faced today. LGBTQ homelessness is a problem that is prevalent, yet often forgotten. Fi- nancial contributions will help alleviate homelessness within this community. It is shocking how widespread LGBTQ homelessness is amongst adolescents. It is estimated that up to 40 percent of the 1.6 million homeless youth in the United States identify as LGBTQ. However, a dis- proportionate 7 percent of youth identify as LGBTQ. Rejection and disownment by family members, who are supposed to be loving figures, remain the primary causes. Acceptance in society is essential for LGBTQ youth since many have no fami- ly support system to turn to. Unfortunate- ly this acceptance cannot be guaranteed at typical homeless shelters, many of which are run by religious organizations who some- times show opposition to sexual minorities. A 2016 report detailed the discrimina- tion transgender women face in homeless shelters: Only 30 percent of shelters were willing to house transgender women with other women, while 21 percent of shelters flat out denied service. The Department of Housing & Urban Development recently ruled that federally funded homeless shel- ters must provide equal access to transgen- der people; however, not all homeless shel- ters are federally funded, and this measure cannot guarantee that discrimination will be eliminated across the board. LGBTQ organizations are more equipped and trained to deal with the trauma more often faced by the LGBTQ community. Homeless LGBTQ youth have higher rates of sexual assault, sub- stance abuse and attempted suicide than their non-LGBTQ homeless youth coun- terparts. Because these issues demand special care, there needs to be more LGBTQ-specific homeless outreach. Unfortunately, there are only a handful of homeless shelters which cater specifical- ly to LGBTQ people throughout the United States. In Texas, the Thrive Youth Center opened up in San Antonio in 2015. Another shelter, Tony’s Place, recently opened up in Houston after difficulties with fundraising and finding a location. It is estimated that it will cost roughly $400,000 in donations an- nually for the center to remain open. While there is not a shelter in Austin, Out Youth provides much needed services and care to LGBTQ youth. LGBTQ-specific shelters are not the only solution. An organization dedicated to ending LGBTQ youth homelessness, True Colors Fund, sends toolboxes to homeless youth programs to make them more inclusive. These toolboxes include “training materials…all gender restroom signs…suggested policies and procedures, and more!” However, LGBTQ homeless outreach programs are in dire need of funding. Many corporations have performativity voiced their support for the LGBTQ com- munity this year but only a handful have track records of financially supporting related causes. Local businesses, if possi- ble, should give back to the populations who help fund them by donating needed supplies. People without the financial ability to contribute can give their time: Many shelters and organizations are in dire need of volunteers. If all of these efforts are made, the suffering of LGBTQ homelessness will be mitigated. Editor’s note: A broader list of resources that help LGBTQ youth throughout the na- tion can be found linked to the online story. HALLAS, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF | @TexanOpinionMonday, June 26, 2017 ONLINEOur commentary doesn’t end with the page. Visit dailytexanonline.com for related content:Acceptance in society is essential for LGBTQ youth since many have no family support to turn to. Unfortunately, this acceptance cannot be guaranteed at typical homeless shelters. —Ian Sims, ColumnistBy Ian SimsColumnist @hahaianLGBTQ homeless youth shelters fill critical needInfographic by Lucy Ruiz| Daily Texan Staff COLUMNChanging must prioritize queer rights in expansionRemembering WadeLGBTQ representation in media demands improvementLEGALESE | 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 | E-mail 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 Edi- torial Board on Twitter (@TexanOpinion) and receive updates on our latest editorials and columns. year I celebrate my 25th pride. At the time of my first pride march, LGBTQ people who were out faced employment discrimination, couldn’t serve in the mil- itary, get married, or become parents. It is impossible not to think about how much has changed for the better. In fact, lots of people wonder whether pride is still important. But it isn’t so simple as things just getting “better.” Since that first pride, I completed my Ph.D. and became an early researcher of LGBTQ health. Currently I am in the mid- dle of a large nationwide study of genera- tional differences in LGBTQ experiences. My colleagues and I are trying to under- stand why, if things have changed so much for LGBTQ people in the last 50 years, there remain such intractable (and in some cases, growing) health disparities across all ages. We recently completed 191 in-depth life history interviews from ethnically diverse lesbian, gay, bisexual adults in three age groups, from four U.S. cities: 42 of the in- terviews were conducted with LGB people in the Austin region. What we are learning is that although legally and socially things have changed, LGBTQ people of all ages and backgrounds still navigate discrimina- tion and rejection — just for being who they are. So even though LGBTQ youth come out at younger ages than ever before, their experiences of homophobia often sound no different from stories in the 1950s. These experiences are reflected in my own family. I met my partner at that first pride march (yes, really — and we are now married). In 2009 we became parents to a 13-year-old who had been kicked out of his family for being gay. Daniel is now 22, and he and his boyfriend have been living to- gether for over a year. We just spent a week together on a family vacation, and being to- gether before pride highlighted for me how much has changed — and yet how far there is to go. My husband and I are always amazed at how affectionate and loving Daniel and his boyfriend are in public: They seem so nat- ural and relaxed holding hands or hugging one another. Our son did not learn that comfort in public from my husband and me: We never do that. We began our rela- tionship at a time when we felt that it was never safe to be perceived as gay. Only rare- ly do we hold hands in public, and it always feels risky. We are happily amazed at how comfortable Daniel and his boyfriend are with each other and the world. But both of them have faced family re- jection for being gay. Even though we are a generation older, my husband and I were each welcomed by the other’s families at a time when most of our friends faced rejec- tion from their families for being gay, or would be tolerated as long as they never brought a partner home. A generation later, Daniel was rejected from his bio family, and after nearly two years his boyfriend’s family still refuses to meet him. So things are better but still full of con- tradictions. Thanks to legal recognition and protections in the last 20 years, things are objectively improved for many LGBTQ people. But the stark differences in our ex- periences as gay men just within my fami- ly — as individuals and as couples — tell a more complicated story about social change for LGBTQ people. Those differences are a big reason why pride still matters. With talk of rolling back rights for LGBTQ people, it is clear that dis- crimination and prejudice still matter. So when people wonder why we still celebrate pride, I think about waiting for 17 years to be married. I think about Daniel and his boyfriend and their future as a couple — the casual happiness, and the family heart- aches. And I know that coming together to celebrate pride still matters. Russell is a professor and chair of Human Development and Family Sciences. Name: 5855/Dobie Twenty21; Width: 29p6; Depth: 5 in; Color: Pro- cess color; Ad Number: 58555Changing times and acrossgenerations: celebrating prideOPINIONMonday, June 26, 20175By Stephen RussellGuest ColumnistWe began our relationship at a time when we felt that it was never safe to be percieved as gay. Only rarely do we hold hands in public, and it always feels risky. —Stephen Russell Guest ColumnistGUEST COLUMNWe Asked: Pride in 2017Casey ButlerPride and Equity Faculty Staff Association Chair Josh RuddTexas Queer & Trans Students Alliance Co-DirectorEditor’s note: On the second anniversary of the legalization of gay marriage, the Texan editorial board asked campus leaders to comment on pride, progress and future direction of the LGBTQA+ movement. Below are exerpts from their responses. What does ‘pride’ mean to you?What issues should be focused on? “When you think about the people who are most marginalized in our communi- ties, the people who are homeless or expe- rience precariousness in terms of family, unemployment— there’s just so many ar- eas that we are lacking access and just ba- sic rights in. Marriage wasn’t the number one priority.” “If we are thinking about issues and sup- port and where our priorities should be, I would focus on homelessness, I would fo- cus on trangender rights. It takes a lot of publication, making cultural shifts.” “We view pride as the specific communi- ty building aspect that we need to reach out to those who are most hardly hit by those things. Queer and trans people of color, disabled queer and trans folks, immigrants, Muslisms and people who live on the inter- sections between these different identities are often those who are the most hard hit. “What we are trying to do is reframe this narrative from ‘we have done it and we have accomplished (marriage).’ It’s an amazing thing that we have accomplished, but we are trying to reframe it as we have a lot more to go.” EDITORIALRECYCLE rainbow flag isn’t the only symbol of Pride. The LGBTQ community embraces a multitude of flags symbolizing the various subgroups which make up the whole. Gay PrideThe rainbow flag with its current colors of red, orange, yellow, green, blue and indigo can be found at pride parades, on hoodies and mugs. Each of the current colors represents a variety of characteristics: red for life, orange for healing, yellow for the sun, green for nature, blue for art, indigo for harmony. However, the flag hasn’t always been this way; the original flag included the colors turquoise and hot pink and was flown for the first time in the 1978 San Francisco Pride Parade. Throughout the years, those two colors were taken out due to dye availability and symmetry. Bisexual Pride Michael Page introduced the the bisexual pride flag in 1998 to celebrate members of the LGBTQ community that are attracted to both men and wom- en. Some believe the magenta represents homosexual attraction and blue heterosexual attraction, with the indigo representing a blend of both. Other interpreta- tions view the magenta and blue stripes as attraction to women and men respectively, and the indigo as an attraction to both. Transgender PrideMonica Helms, a transgender woman, created the flag in 1999. It was first flown in a pride parade a year later in Phoenix, Arizona. With a total of five hori- zontal stripes, the flag consists of two pink, two blue and a single white stripe in the middle. The colors of the flag represent male and female genders and every- thing in between, including intersex and those who are transitioning. Pansexual PridePansexuality, or omnisexuality, is sexual attraction regardless of gender identity or biological gender. The blue stripe represents those who identify as male, the pink is for those who identify as female, the yel- low for anyone who doesn’t fit the standard gender binary, including those who identify as genderqueer. Asexual Pride Asexuality means no or low interest traction. In 2010, the Asexual Visibility tion Network asked members of their design a flag for the group. The black asexuality. Black’s counter, the white resents non-asexual allies, while the the space between sexuality and asexuality. the color purple symbolizes the community between all branches of the LGBTQ Intersex Pride Intersex is a term for people itals that don’t conform to the tions of male and female. Intersex prise of just over 1 percent of the The Organisation Intersex International lia created the flag in 2013 to represent with the color yellow, which represents male nor female. The purple circle represents completeness. 2017Monday, June 26, 2017NATIONTwo flying colors: meanings of LGBTQ flagsMONTHBy Lisette Oler@LisetteOlerGenderqueer PrideGenderqueer people are those who with any particular gender. Created ilyn Roxie, the genderqueer flag uses and lavender. The lavender color is blue and pink, representing male green is the contrast of lavender, representing one outside of the typical gender norms. represents neutrality. Illustration by Rachel TylerDaily Texan StaffIllustration Name: 5727/Condor German Airlines; Width: 29p6; Depth: 5 in; Color: Process color; Ad Number: 5727Name: 5906/The Castilian/ American Ca; Width: 29p6; Depth: 5 in; Color: Process color; Ad Number: 59068KATE THACKREY, SCIENCE&TECHNOLOGY EDITOR 8Monday, June 26, 2017By Poornima Tamma@poornima.tammaMagnetic nanoparticles can separate oil and wa- ter in seconds, according to new research from the UT petroleum and geosystems engineering department. Current methods in the oil and gas industry use a tech- nique called gravitational sep- aration, which can’t separate very small oil droplets — just microns in size. The resulting water is not safe for human use due to these droplets and can be difficult to dispose of, ac- cording to Saebom Ko, petro- leum and geosystems research associate and lead author of the study. “Our technology aims to remove these tiny oil droplets as the post treatment,” Ko said. The new technique involves making magnetic nanoparti- cles from iron salts in alkaline solutions at high tempera- tures and coating them with a specific polymer. These salts are mixed with the oil-water mixture, and the negatively charged oil droplets attach to the positively charged magnet- ic nanoparticles. Then, a mag- net easily separates the treated water and the nanoparticles attached to the oil. “For the best results, the particles and the mixture are mixed for 10 to 15 minutes. The oil is removed in a matter of seconds,” said Hugh Daigle, petroleum and geosystems as- sistant professor. The research team also includes Thomas Milner of the UT biomedical engineering department. Millions of gallons of water used in hydraulic fracturing can be treated effectively using the new technique, according to the study. The magnetic nanoparticles can also clean up oil spills that would have otherwise been disastrous and could potentially remove lead and other toxic chemicals from drinking water. Although a research group at MIT has used nanoparti- cles that soak into the oil and employed a skimming ma- chine to clean up spills, Daigle said this is the first time mag- netic nanoparticles have been used to completely separate the oil from water. Ko said the research team first got the idea through ex- tensive magnetic separations and nanoparticle research in the mining, food and biomedical industries. For now, the researchers are working to produce mag- netic nanoparticles on a large scale, create a continuous flow system for oil droplet removal and design a method to reuse the particles. Daigle said the biggest po- tential problem could come in the form of dissolved sol- ids, such as little pieces of dust or organic matter. Or- ganic contaminants, which have very similar properties to oil, might be picked up along with the oil droplets, he said. “Currently, some of the nanoparticles conglomer- ate, or stick together,” Mil- ner said. “We’re looking at using a laser to help break them apart.” INNOVATIONIllustration by Albert Lee | Daily Texan StaffNew UT nanoparticles show promise for oil spill cleanup, water conservation Name: 5193/Fairfax Cryobank; Width: HAMILTON, LIFE&ARTS EDITOR | @thedailytexan9Monday, June 26, 2017CITYLGBT community grows alongside Austin activistsBy Hannah Plantowsky@thedailytexanIllustration by Melanie Westfall | Daily Texan StaffAustin is well-known as a haven for the LGBT commu- nity and has for a long time been invested in LGBT rights and activism. Although the public LBGT community outreach is still developing, especially in Texas, the fol- lowing people are known for their efforts and involvement in breaking down that barrier and the stigmas behind LGBT community outreach. Glen MaxeyAfter moving to Austin in the 1980s, Maxey immediately be- came a political activist for gay rights. In a televised interview advocating on behalf of health benefits for those inflicted with AIDS, Maxey publicly came out as a gay activist. Not only was he on the forefront of LGBT activist issues, but in 1991 Max- ey became the first openly gay member elected into the Texas Legislature. Maxey served for 12 years in the legislature and passed more bills in his last term than any other member of the House. Bettie NaylorFirst coming onto the scene in the 1970s, Bettie Naylor was known for her activism and lob- bying on behalf of female politi- cians, marriage equality, AIDS health care and the entire LGBT community. While advocating one of these various causes, she came out as a member of the LGBT community, making her work even more personal. A major part of her legacy is the protection she provided for gay bars around Austin by or- ganizing the Bar Owners As- sociation of Texas to appeal to the legislature after many gay bars in the area were vandal- ized. Even after her death in 2012, Naylor’s icon resounds in Austin’s legacy of LGBT rights and engagement. Ann RichardsThough not a member of the LGBT community her- self, Richards was known to be a champion of LGBT rights and feminism. Richards was the 45th Texas governor from 1991–1995 and was the first state official to designate a liaison between her office and the LGBT community. She was known to be outspoken for LGBT rights and was recog- nized as a powerful friend to the community. Margo FrasierCurrently serving as Austin’s police monitor, Margo Frasi- er has paved the way for many women and members of the LGBT community in law en- forcement. From 1997–2004, she served as Travis County’s first female and first openly gay sheriff. Frasier challenged the glass ceiling not only for women but also for LGBT in- dividuals, making her growing legacy one of incredible power and authority. John Lawrence and Tyron GarnerMade famous by the 2003 Supreme Court decision Law- rence v. Texas, these individuals impacted the national gay com- munity in their legal protest to pay fines for having sex in their home. After refusing to pay the fines, the couple approached the courts with a challenge that resulted in the abolishment of prejudicial laws labeled as anti-sodomy laws. Though the pair did not reside inAus- tin, their influence reached throughout Texas and significantly impacted the Aus- tin LGBT community. Liz LambertThis real estate mogul and developer is responsible for many of Austin’s most treasured loca- tions, such as Hotel San José, Fair Market and Jo’s Coffee. Along with her success as an Austin businesswoman, Lambert is a proud member of the LGBT community. Her current standing as a prominent Austinite is said to broadly encourage others to feel comfortable with their LGBT status, and her wide range of hotels and spac- es throughout the city enforce the idea that Austin and its businesses are friends of the LGBT community. Name: CROSSWORD; Width: 29p6; Depth: 5 in; Color: Black; Ad Number: - June 26, 2017COMICS SHAPIRO, SPORTS EDITOR | @texansportsMonday, June 26, 2017FOOTBALLGOLFBy Alex Briseno@AlexxbrisenoBy Trenton Daeschner@TrentDaeschnerTom Herman doesn’t jump the gun when it comes to mak- ing decisions. That was clear in April when he refused to name Shane Buechele as Texas’ starting quarterback. “I think a healthy fear of losing your job is just that: healthy,” Herman said, even after Buechele threw for two touchdowns and rushed for another in his 369-yard per- formance in the Orange-White game on April 15. Although the entire state of Texas is expecting Buec- hele to lead the offense in the Longhorns’ season opener against Maryland on Sept. 2, the message was received. Two months later, as the Longhorns crank up their training, many position battles still aren’t close to being re- solved. Here are a few key po- sition battles to look for as the summer unfolds. Johnson & Co. Sophomore Collin John- son is big time. The six-foot- six receiver came onto the scene late last year, and after Johnson’s two touchdown, 117-yard performance in the Orange-White game, be on the lookout for a healthy dose of No. 9 as the Longhorns’ No. 1 receiver. However, nothing else seems to be set. It wouldn’t be a sur- prise if junior converted quar- terback Jerrod Heard and soph- omore Devin Duvernay earned their spot alongside Johnson. But with the depth Texas has at this position, expect an in- triguing battle as sophomore Lil’Jordan Humphrey, junior John Burt and seniors Armanti Foreman and Dorian Leonard fight for their spot throughout the summer. Can the Longhorns end their sec- ondary woes? It’s no secret. Texas’ de- fensive backs got exposed with the long ball and missed tackles nearly every Satur- day last season. But things shouldn’t be as bad this year. Former top recruit Brandon Jones showed promise in his freshman year, and along with juniors DeShon Elliott and John Bonney, the safety spot will bring some much needed stability. Junior P.J. Locke III ap- pears to have earned his starting spot at nickel, but the rest is up for grabs. Look for juniors Kris Boyd, Da- vante Davis and Holton Hill to fight for playing time come September. Any unanswered questions the Longhorn faithful have will be answered by week three. A trip to Los Angeles for a match- up with USC will provide the Texas secondary with one of its biggest challenges of the sea- son. Heisman candidate and Trojan quarterback Sam Dar- nold is poised for a standout season, but can the Longhorn secondary show resilience in Southern California? Who will accompany Jefferson & Hager at linebacker? Texas’ defensive coordina- tor Todd Orlando and Her- man shifted junior Malik Jef- ferson from inside linebacker to his original position on the outside this spring, which moved junior Breckyn Hag- er — who led the team in tackles for loss (13.5) and sacks (6.0) last year — to the middle. Experienced juniors Anthony Wheeler and Ed- win Freeman will likely share time for the final lineback- ing spot, and junior transfer Gary Johnson will put up a fight as well. Has Texas finally found its tight end? It’s been a decade since a tight end has made signif- icant contributions for the Longhorns, but the wait may be over this season. Senior Andrew Beck will enter with experience at the position, with two freshmen, Cade Brewer and Reese Leitao, capable of earning the spot. Herman’s use of a tight end might take some getting used to, but look for one of these players to bring this forgotten position back to the 40 Acres. Four Longhorns, past and present, set their sights on Erin Hills in Wisconsin last week for the 117th U.S. Open. By the time the weekend was over, three made the cut and one took home the low amateur crown. Junior Scottie Scheffler stole the show Sunday from Cameron Champ, a fellow amateur and Texas A&M junior, besting Champ by one stroke to claim the low amateur title. Schef- fler is the first Longhorn to win the low amateur at the U.S. Open since Jor- dan Spieth won it in 2012 at the Olympic Club in San Francisco. “(This is) simply monu- mental,” Texas head coach John Fields said. “We are equally excited for the Scheffler family. This is a great honor that speaks to their love, support and encouragement.” For much of the cham- pionship, the amateur spotlight was dominated by Champ, who was near the top of the leaderboard at one point and looked destined to be the low am- ateur. The Aggie turned plenty of heads over the weekend with his pound- ing drives, incomparable clubhead speed and catchy last name. But Champ fal- tered in the final round Sunday, leaving the door open for Scheffler. Scheffler — who nearly won the NCAA individual title last month — shot a 1-over par 73 in the final round to finish 1-under for the tournament. That score was good enough to earn him a tie for 27th. And while Scheffler bat- tled through his final round to a respectable 1-over, Champ struggled, carding a 4-over 76. “It’s good getting the ex- perience and seeing what it’s like playing four days here,” Scheffler said. “I have a lot of stuff I need to work on in my game to where I can compete to win.” Spieth, who guided Texas to a national title in 2012, struggled on the greens and was never able to play his way into con- tention. The 2015 U.S. Open champion made the cut by just one shot after opening with rounds of 73 and 71. And a third- round 76 took Spieth right out of the tourna- ment heading into the final day. Spieth did save his best for last, however, com- manding the course Sun- day despite high winds and thick rough. The two- time Major champion fired a 3-under 69 to finish the tournament 1-over and tied for 35th. Brandon Stone — who played at Texas for one year in 2012–13 — also tied for 35th with Spieth. Stone shot rounds of 70, 74, 72 and 73 to end the week at 1-over. Jhonattan Vegas, who was with the Longhorns from 2004–07, failed to make the cut af- ter posting scores of 77 and 75. Zoe Fu | Daily Texan StaffSophomore quarterback Shane Buechele may be the favor- ite to start opening night, but his position is still far from set. Summer camp to feature position battlesScheffler takes U.S Open low amateur as Spieth strugglesEmmanuel BrisenoDaily Texan StaffTwo-time Major champion Jordan Spieth struggled at the 117th U.S. Open, while fellow Longhorn Scottie Scheffler ended his weekend as the low amateur with a score of 1-under. Name: 5852/Capital Metro; Width: 60p0; Depth: 10 in; Color: Process color; Ad Number: 585212-