„o*zs « saiava avaao B S 3 A * ¿S T Z 6 * 0 * WqilOHDlW 30VXIH3H a d v a a x i w * * * * * * * * * * * * * *f^AiLY T e x a n Serving The University of Texas at Austin com m unity since 1900 Thursday, October 4, 2007 ■NHHÉMMJMH HMB w w w .dailytexanonlm e.com ---------------------- m m mm Performance artists use spoken word, smooth r sax and plays to uplift the spirit :/< m e ken d * ' Lethal injections questioned Stay o f execution in Texas, U.S. Supreme Court deliberations put spotlight on death penalty By Am anda DeBard Daily Texan Staff Death chambers were silent again Wednesday night, and could be for the remainder of the year as Texas inches closer to suspending executions by lethal injection. Heliberto Chi was sentenced to death in 2002 for killing an Arlington store manager. Chi's attorneys filed complaints with the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals saying the drugs used for lethal injection can cause the inmate intense pain, which resulted in Chi being granted a stay of execution on Tuesday night — one day before his scheduled execution. Chi's stay gives prosecuting attor­ neys in Tarrant County, where he was tried, 30 days to issue a response to the claim of the injection process. The U.S. Supreme Court blocked the execution of Carlton Turner Jr. last week while it decides whether or not lethal injection is a form of cruel and unusual punishment, and therefore COURTS continues on page 2A Strauss Center inaugurated for discussions Bryant Haertlein | Daily Texan Staff M usician Sarah Hickm an speaks W ednesday w ith the audience at the first concert of a Texas tour entitled "M u sic for Life." OU Torchlight Parade raises Longhorn spirit By Ana McKenzie Daily Texan Staff Tiki torches lit the dark sky as a burnt orange army marched down The Drag on Wednesday night with one message: "OU sucks." The OU Torchlight Parade and Rally attracted at least 14 student organizations, the UT Longhorn Band and UT fans, who walked with tall torches in hand from the intersection of 25th and Whitis streets down Guadalupe Street, culminating into a group of at least 500 on the Main Mall. The parade is held every year to show support for the UT football team as it travels to Dallas to play in the Red Rive, Rivalry game against the University of Oklahoma. "We make sure the football team, Mack Brown and a lot of spirit organizations show up to the rally to get the crowed pumped," said Rachel Krebs, a supply chain management and chemistry senior. Krebs is also a direc­ tor of the Texas Exes Student Chapter Special Events and Rally Committee, the organization sponsoring the parade. Krebs and other members of Texas Exes Student Chapter experienced some malfunctions while lighting the 80 torches being passed to student organization representatives. Members spent 10 minutes trying to light wicks that were deemed "too short." With a sudden slam of drums, the UT band began chanting "Beat the hell out of OU." The torchlight parade was first held before the 1916 UT vs. Texas A&M football game when a crowd gathered with a few torches in hand to celebrate the Longhorns' anticipated victory, said Jim Nicar, director of the Texas Exes Heritage Society. The tradition faded soon after that year, but was rein­ stalled before the 1987 UT vs. OU game. "It brought back a sense of community to the cam­ pus," Nicar said. Longhorns of all ages were standing along The Drag P R ID E continues on page 2A E gyptolo gist Salim a Ikram explains em balm ­ in g processes u sed to m um m ify various anim als in ancient Egypt. Sh e spoke to a packed audience in the D o ty Fine Arts building Thursday eve­ ning. Karl McDonald D aily Texan Staff Andrea Lai | Daily Texan Staff Adm iral B o bb y R. Inm an, Lyndon B. Johnson Centennial Chair in National Policy, discusses the issues o f globalization with fellow panelists. By Katie Flores Daily Texan Staff When the University announced the creation of the Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law last month, President William Powers said the center's purpose was to prepare students for an increasingly globalized world. With that goal in mind, the Strauss center held its inaugural event Wednesday, which included two panels about the effects of globalization in the U.S. and how universities around the country should train and participate in this trend. "The Strauss center is founded to provide the imagination, the leadership and the innovation needed to help people understand how globaliza­ tion is changing the world," said James Lindsay, director of the center. STRAU SS continues on page 2A INSIDE: 'NEW NEW WAVE'MUSICIAN TO PERFORM AT STUBB'SBBQ Songwriter Devendrá Banhart makes stop in Austin to support new album Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon » SEE PA G E 6 B FO R M O R E ONCE UPON A TIMEATUNC A history of former player arrests under coach Mack Brown Assistant Athletics Director for Strength and C o nditio n in g Jeff M adden cheers Texas fans on at the annual Torchlight Parade and Rally on W ednesday evening. The tradition dates back to 1916 and unites fans to prepare for the ga m e held at the Cotton Bow l in Dallas each year during the Texas State Fair. Katrina Perry | Daily Texan Staff » S E E P A G E 4A f OR COLUMN Professor sheds light on Egyptian animal mummies By Christopher Sanchez Daily Texan Staff The animal mummy room in Cairo's Egyptian Museum fascinat­ ed Salima Ikram the first time she traveled to Egypt. Unfortunately, it had been shut down. "I felt it needed rescuing," Ikram said with a laugh. Ikram, a professor of Egyptology at the American University in Cairo the Animal and co-director of Mummy Project at the museum res­ urrected the room six years later. The study of animal mummies can shed light on ancient Egyptian religious and cultural practices, Ikram said Wednesday to a packed audience in the E. William Doty Fine Arts Building. While animals were an important part of Egyptian life, they were "not just lunch on hoof," Ikram said. The mummified remains can give information on veterinary science, changes in the environment, village beliefs and technology, she said. Analysis of evidence shows Egyptians mummified animals to remember beloved pets — as they were believed to be sacred — to present as votive offerings and to serve as sources of food in the after­ life, she said. "If you really like your beef ribs, you could take them and have them with you in the afterworld," Ikram said. research, During her Ikram noticed spikes in Egyptian history where cults of sacred animals were increasingly popular. They believed a fragment of a spirit would enter an animal, she said. This spirit would be recognized, and during the animal's lifetime, it lived as M U M M Y continues on page 2A UT Information Technology Services urges students to practice ‘Cyber Security’ By M egan Kaldis Daily Texan Staff JT students, staff and faculty have the tnce to leam how to deal with the dan­ 's of the internet during Cyber Security rareness Month. JT's Information Technology Services joined ■ National Cyber Security Awareness Month creating its own Web site, Cyber Secunty rareness 2007, which entails how to protect ormation on a computer. The UT Web site i a different theme each week, including, •ntity theft, copyright issues dealing with music downloads, safer social networking with MySpace and Facebook and protecting your password, said Betsy Busby, a spokes­ woman for ITS. ITS partnered with Student Government, the UT Police Department and the Information Security Office to spread the word about online safety. Together with SG, ITS had a booth Wednesday on the West Mall that promoted cyber security week. They will be promoting this for the next three Wednesdays. "A little awareness comes along w ay" when not everyone is aware of the common tricks used by online scammers, said Lisa Wright, a manager for computer services at ITS. National Cyber Security Month, a campaign supported by the National Cyber Security the Department of Homeland Division, Security and others, helps teach businesses, schools and government agencies "how to react to potential cyber-crime incidents and link how each person's cyber secunty affects securing our nation's critical infrastructure," according to the National Cyber Security Alliance's Web site. Other Cyber Security Awareness Events: • An open panel discussion with Information Security Office staff is open to students, faculty and staff Oct 10 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at FAC 101B. • There are residence hall programs open to student residents of any halls, which covers secure computing on campus Oct. 9 at Jester and O ct 23 at Kinsolving Dormitory. • A Cyber Security Awareness booth in the West Mall will have give­ aways and prizes Every Wednesday of October. I n d e x World & Nation......... 3A News... ..... 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We both lost last week, so this should be a great game," Gonzalez said, as he watched the parade. Meredith Melton, a chemis­ try freshman, will not be going to the game but said she used the parade as a way to show her school spirit. "I'm living out the experience here," said Melton, who is also a Texas Sweetheart. "I'm excit­ ed because I don't know what's going on, so I'm just going along with it." The parade was led by UT cheer­ leaders, Bevo, the UT band and the Texas Pom Squad. The squad has spent two weeks practicing a routine created for the parade, said co-captain Lauren Williams, a theatre and dance junior. "I'm anxious and eager to show our audience what we've pre­ pared for them," Williams said. The squad will also preform its routine in a rally on Friday where they will meet the OU pom squad. Saturday will mark the 102nd time the Texas Longhorns have played the Oklahoma Sooners. "I hope we win because I really don't want to drop out of the rankings," Melton said. 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"I think we effectively have the a moratorium now until Supreme Court decides on the Kentucky cases, which will be in about six to eight months," said Jordan Steiker, a UT law professor and expert on the death penalty. "I don't think Texas will carry out another execution until after the Supreme Court resolves the lethal injection issue." The U.S. Supreme Court will hear testimonies from two death row inmates in Kentucky, who sued the state in 2004 claiming the lethal injection process is cruel and unusual. Chi's attorneys cited this case in their death penalty appeal this week. from Steiker said there can be reper­ cussions the Supreme Court's examination of the lethal injection procedure. He said it is possible the process of revisiting the protocol will bring broader issues about the death penalty to the forefront but thinks that is more likely in jurisdictions that have less of a track record in car­ rying out executions. "I would be surprised if the lethal injection litigation causes Texas to revisit the death penalty," Steiker said. Case-by-case review Texas has executed 27 inmates this year and three more are sched­ uled to die through December. The attorney general's office issued a statement saying the Supreme Court's decision on Turner's case will not halt Texas executions. "State and federal courts will continue to address each sched­ uled execution on a case-by-case basis," the statement said. Attorneys for each death row inmate have to file appeals to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals before their client's scheduled execution for the court to grant a stay of execution. Any mishap coulcJ cost a prisoner his or her life, like Michael Richards, who was executed two days before Turner's stay was granted on Sept. 27. Richards' attorneys tried to sub­ mit an appeal to the court but were not able to do so due to a comput­ er crash and the office closing at 5 p.m. The office chose not to accept appeals after business hours. "Today we find out Judge Sharon Keller made that deci­ sion all by herself and she didn't consult with any of the other judges on the Court of Criminal Appeals," said Scott Cobb, pres­ ident of the Texas Moratorium Network, a nonprofit, organiza­ tion in support for suspending executions in Texas. Cobb said one judge is assigned to handle late appeals on the nights of scheduled executions, and Cheryl Johnson was work­ ing the night Richards was exe­ cuted. Keller didn't call Johnson to ask her if she would accept this late appeal, which resulted in what Cobb called an "unjust" execution. "We're calling on Judge Sharon Keller to resign her office because when you're a judge you have to act with integrity and with the eye towards justice," Cobb said. "If you're not doing that, then you need to step down." Cobb said he and the organi­ zation will file a complaint with the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, which has the authority to remove a judge from office who is acting without integrity if she does not step down. "We can't have a presiding judge of the Court of Criminal Appeals that in a life and death case is going to close the office at 5 o'clock and allow someone to be executed — just on her own — without consulting any other judges," Cobb said. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals did not return phone calls from The Daily Texan. Cobb, Perry: Nothing wrong w ith current system Cobb and Gov. Rick Perry's office both said they do not believe the criminal justice system has problems. Perry agrees there is not any reason to put an end to the death penalty in Texas nor should Texans to be worried about the integrity of the criminal justice system, said Krista Moody, a spokeswoman for Perry. The governor will continue to follow Texas law, which designates the death penalty for the most vio­ lent crimes, she said. "Generally, Texans support the death penalty, as does the gover­ nor, and the decision to stay the execution of the few inmates and the high courts' decision to pick up the Kentucky case are decisions that directly affect those cases," Moody said. Stays not a total victory Death penalty opponents do not consider stays a victory, since deci­ sions are made on a case-by-case basis. "I'm reluctant to use the word victory, but I will say we are grate­ ful the Supreme Court is consider­ ing the issue and that the states — and most already have — decided not to pursue executions until this issue Is resolved," said Bob Van Steenberg, leader of the Austin chapter of the Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty. Van Steenberg said the ques­ tions people are asking themselves now are, is it possible to have a process in which humans are involved that does not have errors or to "humanely kill" someone? He said he believes both answers are no. "Killing is violent. Killing anoth­ er person is a violent act," Van Steenberg said. The Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty kicked off its year-long Music For Life To$r Wednesday night. The program focuses on getting people to talk about the death penalty and does so through music. Austin musician Sara Hickman, local musicians and guest speak­ ers will perform in 12 Texas cit­ ies, including Huntsville. One of the songs Hickman sang reached out to the mother of Virginia Tech shooter Cho Seung-Hui. "I've been surprised by the amount of support I've received," Hickman said. "I think anyone who wants to have an opinion about the death penalty needs to be educated about it." Even the affected oppose Linda White spoke on behalf of Murder Victims' Families for Reconciliation at Wednesday night's kick off. The organization is made up of family members of vic­ tims of homicide and executions who oppose the death penalty. White's daughter was murdered and sexually assaulted by two 15- year-old boys almost 21 years ago. White and her husband consider it a blessing the boys were too young to be sentenced to death. "Executions don't provide clo­ sure," White said. "It's a false myth the state does something to help you heal. Healing is an internal process — not an external one." Killing someone adds an inno­ cent family to the grieving circle, White said. Experts and anti-death penalty supporters said they are not sure what the outcome of the Supreme Court's hearing on the Kentucky case will be and how it will affect Texas. "I can't even venture outside the Supreme Court's ruling," Van Steenberg said. "It will be a 5-4 ruling — which direction, I don't know." MUMMY: Lecture details ancient mummification processes From page 1A a god on Earth. When it died, priests buried it with pomp and splendor. Mummification is the practice of artificially preserving a body of a human or animal. Organs are removed and the body is dried out with natron, a combination of salt and baking soda found naturally in Egypt. Once dried, the body becomes stiff. Sacred oils are poured over the body to make it pliable, and then it is wrapped. X-rays of animal mummies show signs of advanced veteri­ nary technology, she said. There is evidence of tooth extraction and the setting of broken bones. Throughout Egypt's his­ tory, cults worshiped animals they saw as representations of gods, said UT classics professor Jennifer Gates-Foster. Priests often mummified cats as an offering to the goddess Bastet, who was frequently rep­ resented as a cat, she said. "It may seem strange to us, but a lot of serious academic research has been devoted to this area," Gates-Foster said. Other animals frequently mum­ mified included dogs, jackals and monkeys, as well as larger ani­ mals such as crocodiles and bulls. Ikram has published multiple books as well as a series of chil­ dren's books on ancient Egypt. She is currently working on 4 book about animal mummies and tomb decoration. STRAUSS: Panelists discuss pros and cons of globalization From page 1A Lindsay served as moderator of the first panel entitled "From International to Global: How Globalization is Transforming Our World," which presented a three- person panel that included James Steinberg, dean of the LBJ School of Public Affairs. "Globalization is as much sushi and kung fu movies and Pokemon as it is the kinds of things that we think about in global and finan­ cial capital and things like that," Steinberg said. The panelists agreed that global­ ization is a chance to create new sources of wealth and a way to become more diverse politically, socially and culturally. However, Steinberg said protecting our coun­ try is becoming more difficult, and Lindsay pointed to globalization as a means of sharing problems from terrorism, epidemics and cli­ mate change to financial panics. Heidi Cruz, another panelist, globalization has helped keep the U.S. inflation rate low but has also increased the competition domestic companies face. She added coun­ tries now share in economic strains because of the close business ties they have with one another. Cmz is the former economic director for the Western Hemisphere at the National Security Council. "Around the world, the longer term result of globalization is a higher standard of living," Cruz said. "And it really requires that people become educated." The next panel, titles "Bridging the Gap: The Contribution of Universities in Global Policymaking," was moderated by Francis Gavin, director of studies for the Strauss Center, and includ­ ed Terri Givens, vice provost of undergraduate studies and inter­ national programs at UT. Givens, who helped start the European Studies program, said she hopes to expand the program through strategic alliances around the world, to help students study abroad and to help professionals wanting to do research in the U.S. Jim Langdon, a partner in Akin Gump Strauss Hauer and Feld LLP, urged the audience to be open to new ideas posed by glo­ balization. His firm donated $2.5 million to start the center. # 1 College S k i« Board Week . 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Katie Petroski BAG THE C A M P A I G N www.dailytexanoniine.com W o r l d & N atio n Wire Editor: Meredith Margrave T h e D a il y T e x a n 3A Thursday, October 4,2007 Bush tries to quietly veto child health bill By David Espo The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Bush cast a quiet veto Wednesday against a politically attractive expansion of children's health insurance, triggering a struggle with the Democratic-controlled Congress certain to reverberate into the 2008 elections. "Congress will fight hard to override President Bush's heart­ less veto," vowed Senate Majority Léader Harry Reid of Nevada. Republican leaders expressed confidence they have enough votes to make the veto stick in the House, and not a single senior Democrat disputed them. A two- thirds majority in both houses of Congress is required to override a veto. Bush vetoed the bill in private, absent the television cameras and other media coverage that normal- lyattend even routine presidential actions. The measure called for adding an estimated four million mostly lower-income children to a program that currently covers 6.6 million. Funds for the expansion would come from higher tobacco taxes, including a 61-cent increase tin a pack of cigarettes. "Poor kids first," Bush said later in explaining his decision, reflecting a concern that some of the bill's benefits would go to families at higher incomes. "Secondly, I believe in private medicine, not the federal gov­ ernment running the health care system," he added in remarks to an audience in Lancaster, Pa. The president said he is willing to compromise with Congress "if they need a little more money in the bill to help us meet the objective of getting help for poor children." It was the fourth veto of Bush's presidency. At a time when his popularity is low, the legislation is popular enough to draw support from dozens of GOP lawmakers, and an override is certain to seal hi$ lame-duck status. Democratic leaders scheduled the showdown for Oct. 18 to allow two weeks for pressure to build on Republicans. A union- led organization said it would spend more than $3 million try­ ing to influence the outcome. "It's going to be a hard vote for Republicans," promised Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. Criticism of the veto was instantaneous, from every quar­ ter of the Democratic political firmament. "Democrats now face an important choice: Either work with Republicans to renew this program or continue to play politics on the backs of our nation's children." John Boehner (R-OH), House Republican I eader Sen. Joseph Biden of Delaware, a presidential hopeful, called it unconscionable, party chairman Howard Dean labeled it appall­ ing, and Pelosi said, "It's very sad that the president has chosen to veto a bill that would pro­ vide health care for 10 million American children for the next five years." Republicans said none of the criticism would matter. "I'm con­ fident that the more time we have to explain the veto, the more peo­ ple will be with their position/ said Rep. Roy Blunt of Missouri, second-ranking GOP leader in the House. Longer term Republicans said their goal was to sustain the veto and force Democrats into negoti­ ations on a compromise that GOP lawmakers could embrace. "Democrats now face an impor­ tant choice: Either work with Republicans to renew this program or continue to play politics on the backs of our nation's children," said Rep. John Boehner of Ohio, the House Republican leader. He and other Republicans said Democratic plans to delay an override vote revealed an eager­ ness to score political points. Democrats, sensing a political advantage, said they were in no mood to compromise. Several officials, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were discussing strategy, said Pelosi and Reid seemed set on send­ ing Bush successor bills that are nearly identical to the one he just vetoed. The goal would be to force the predident — and his* congressional allies — to repeatedly expose themselves to criticism that they were denying health care for kids. Both sides took comfort from polling data as they settled in for their struggle. House Republicans quietly distributed a survey by David Winston, who is close to Boehner, that came to a different conclusion. It said critics of the legislation can win the public debate if they say they favor "covering uninsured children without expanding gov­ ernment coverage to adults, ille­ gal immigrants and those who already have insurance...." A copy of the poll was obtained by The Associated Press. Numerous polls have shown health insurance to be an impor­ tant issue with the public, and Democrats have made expansion of the children's health program a priority since taking control of Congress in January. There was no doubting the bill's political appeal. "We got what we wanted," said Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma, chairman of the GOP campaign committee and an opponent of the bill. The original Senate vote was 67-29, enough to override. But the House votes first, and if Bush's allies sustain his veto there, the bill dies. C o l o m b i a n p o l ic e o f f ic e r s s e iz e t w o t o n s o f c o c a i n e Colombian police officer inspects packages o f cocaine seized in Cartagena, Colombia, Tuesday. A bout tw o tons o f cocaine were seized. Associated Press NATION BRIEFLY Congress to change law giving security contractors immunity WASHINGTON — Congress is moving to close a loophole in the law that has left private security contractors in Iraq, like Blackwater, immune to criminal prosecution despite warnings by the White House that expanding the law could cause new problems. The House was expected to pass legislation on Wednesday by Rep. D^vid Price, D-N.C., that would extend criminal jurisdiction of U.S. courts to any federal contractor working alongside military opera­ tions. Senate Democratic leaders said they planned to follow suit as soon as possible and send the measure to President Bush. The legislation comes amid a string of allegations involving Blafkwater USA employees hired by the State Department to pro­ tect diplomatic personnel in Iraq. In one case, a drunk Blackwater employee left a Christmas Eve party in Baghdad and fatally shot the guard of one of Iraq's vice presidents. The contractor was fired, fined and returned home to the United States, but no charges have been filed. More recently, Blackwater guards were involved in a Sept. 16 shootout that left 11 Iraqis dead. The FBI is cur­ rently investigating the incident. But whether charges can be brought against any of the contrac­ tors is unclear, with federal officials citing murky laws governing the conduct of U.S. personnel abroad not hired directly by the military. The current law, called the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act, cov­ ers personnel supporting the mis­ sion of Defense Department opera­ tions overseas. Studies:'virtual colonoscopy' works as well as regular exam NEW YORK — Having an X-ray to look for signs of colon cancer may soon be an option for those who dread the traditional scope exam. Two of the largest studies yet of “vir­ tual colonoscopy" show the experi­ mental technique works just as well at spotting potentially cancerous growths as the more invasive meth­ od. It's also quicker and cheaper. The X-rays can help sort out who really needs the full exam and removal of suspicious growths, called polyps. In one study, only 8 percent of patients had to have followup tradi­ tional colonoscopies, which are done under sedation and carry a small risk of puncturing the bowel. But what some people consider the most unpleasant part can't be avoided: drinking laxatives to purge tne bowel so growths can be seen. Still, proponents hope that the newer test will lure those who have balked at getting conventional screening. "This is ready for prime time," said Dr. Perry Pickhardt, one of the researchers at the University of Wisconsin Medical School who are reporting the results of their study in Thursday's New England Journal of Medicine. San Diego landslide creates wide chasm in four-lane road SAN DIEGO — A landslide swept away a chunk of an upscale hilltop neighborhood Wednesday, destroy­ ing a home, damaging five others and opening up a 50-yard chasm in a four-lane road. Forty-six homes in the La Jolla neighborhood were evacuated, but no one was hurt in the collapse, which occurred the morning after city officials warned residents of four homes not to sleep in them because the land might give way. The collapse shortly before 9 a.m. toppled power lines and left a 15-foot- deep ravine of crumpled pavement. Orange traffic cones and sections of big concrete pipes sat in the fissure slashing across the wide boulevard. Holli Weld was walking her son to preschool when the street collapsed. "It was sinking as I was walking by," she said. Authorities said most residents had gone to work and only seven people were inside the homes when the collapse occurred. The landslide cut a cone shape through the neighborhood of mil­ lion-dollar homes, said Robert Hawk, a city engineering geologist. One home was destroyed, eight oth­ ers were damaged and two more were in danger, but the problems appeared to be contained. Compiled from Associated Press reports Themba Hadebe I Associated Press Miners w ork underground at the Harmony Goldmine, near Carletonville, South Africa, in this Oct. 27, 2004, file photo. Some 3,000 miners were trapped underground in the region Wednesday when a water pipe burst and probably caused a shaft to collapse in Harmony Gold's Elandsrand Mine near Johannesburg, South Africa's economic capital and gold-m ining center. Burst water pipe collapses gold mine, trapping 3,000 workers The Associated Press JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — About 3,000 miners were trapped underground Wednesday when a water pipe burst and prob­ ably caused a shaft to collapse in a South African gold mine, union officials said. An official with Harmony Gold's Elandsrand Mine near the company Johannesburg said would be able to evacuate the trapped workers over the next 24 hours. Harmony's acting chief execu­ tive, Graham Briggs, said on MSNBC that officials have been in contact with the trapped workers and have been sending them food and water. He said the company could evacuate the miners over the next day using a smaller cage in anoth­ er shaft, but the process would be a slow one. typically about 1 1/2 miles below ground, he said. "It's a case of getting a large number of people up in cages," he told MSNBC, according to Dow Jones news service. He said that the workers — con­ sisting of the mine's entire morn­ ing shift — became trapped after damage to a shaft made it unsafe for workers to use. The spokesman for the National Union of Mine workers, Lesiba Seshoka, said the managers were meeting with union members. terrible "It's a situation," Seshoka told The Associated Press. "The only exit is blocked, probably by a fall of ground." Officials said a burst water pipe probably caused soil in the under­ ground shaft to collapse. Gold mine shafts in South Africa are The union feared the men could be trapped without oxygen because of collapsed ground or impeded by rock falls and mud slides by the burst ware pipe. Seshoka charged that the shafts had not been properly maintained. "Our guys there tell us that they have raised concerns about the whole issue of maintenance of shafts with the mine (managers), but they have not been attended to," he said. Mine managers and owners of the South African-owned business could not be reached for comment late Wednesday night. Last year, 199 mineworkers died in accidents, mostly rock falls, the government Mine Health and Safety Council reported in September. P E R F E C T P U S H U P Get Ripped Before Class The Perfect Pushup’s unique rotating handles will maximize strength and definition in your arms, shoulders, chest, back and abs. Includes workout chart, with easy-to-follow, two-minute drills. Invented by a Navy SEAL. Maximize Strength Reduce Joint Strain. Includes Navy SEAL inspired w o rko ut c h a rt th a t will g e t you ripped. Define Yourself P o w e r 1 0 will increase s tre n g th & perform ance. G et Ripped! F eatu rin g C re a tin e M o n o h y d ra te , P P 3 X will „help you build m uscle, burn fa t, and boost energy. 8 0 0 . 8 1 3 . 5 9 6 9 p e rfe c tp u s h u p .c o m Thursday, October 4, 2007 4A r O p in io n T h e D a i l y T e x a n Editor-In-Chief: Claire Harlin Phone: (512) 232-2212 E-mail: ed ¡tor@dai lytexanon I i ne.com Associate Editors: ‘ Leah Finnegan Emily Watson Grant Manning BY MONTY DOMINGUEZ DAILY TEXAN CARTOONIST Same problem, different place By Dan Treadway Daily Texan Staff It is no secret the Longhorns have been very disappoint­ ing on the football field this season. It is their actions off the field, however, that have garnered far more public scrutiny. The recent string of six football player arrests within four months may seem unheard of and bizarre, but it is really all just a cycle. In 1997, Mack Brown's 10th and final year as head football coach at the University of North Carolina, 10 of the players on the roster who were recruited by Brown were charged with a crime during their time at UNC. (This year happens to be Brown's 10th year at UT as well.) UNC finished 10-1 that season, but eight players on the roster ultimately faced assault charges. While Brown had a part in each player's presence on the roster, he had no part in disciplining them for their actions, as he had already transferred to UT when their punishments were ultimately handed down. Being faced with the arrest of hLs recruits is nothing new to Brown — but having to clean up after them is. There's no question that Mack Brown needs to re-evalu- ate his recruiting process, and this is a point he concedes. In a Sept. 18 press briefing, Brown stated "I'm responsible for making all the final decisions on football at the University of Texas, and it's obvious that I need to be more account­ able and do a better job." During that same briefing, Brown also said: "Character is really important to us in the recruiting process. There is no telling how many people we have turned down because of character." But the standards of this "character test" must be low in the case of UT football player Jam es Henry, who was charged with "obstruction or retaliation" and "tam per­ ing or fabricating physical evidence" a few weeks ago. Interestingly, the redshirt freshman w as arrested for retali­ ating on behalf of Robert Joseph, another Longhorn who w as arrested in July. In a recorded telephone conversation, Henry incriminated himself when he told Joseph that he had confronted the wit­ nesses who had suggested that Joseph was the culprit in a robbery. According to the arrest affidavit, Henry said "I went over there and whooped all them niggas last night, fool." While many people are well aware of the fact that six Longhorn football players have been arrested, here's a num­ ber not too many people are aware of: 24. That's the number of players Texas had on the Academic All-Conference team last year, more than any other school in the Big 12. The real tragedy in this recent string of arrests is that, because of the actions of a few immature individuals, everyone on the Longhorn team is being declared a "thug." Even though the vast majority of players are good citizens, they are associated with these bad eggs, which is not fair to them. The coaches have a responsibility to maintain the image of, not only their program, but their other scholarship play­ ers as well — by thorough­ ly researching each and every recruit they offer a Photo courtesy of The Associated Press scholarship to. H aving too common brush es with the law is som e­ thing that has become all at major college football pro­ gram s. Just last w eek, A n t o n i o H e n t o n , an Ohio State quarterback, w as charged with offering a female police officer $20 for sex. It seems that the higher the prestige of the football pro­ gram, the more arrests that take place. If you consider the other teams that have won national championships this millennium (Miami, Oklahoma, Florida, Ohio State, LSU and USC), all of them have had run-ins with the NCAA, the law or both. Running a football program that is both clean and successful is very hard to do. In 1997, Mack Brown's 10th and final year as head football coach at the University of North Carolina, 10 of the players on the roster who were recruited by Brown were charged with a crime either during that season or soon after Brown left. College football fans, especially at large programs, are very fickle. The only way to keep them happy is with immediate results, and the only way to get im m edi­ ate results is to recruit the best available players. Coach Brown's ability to recruit talented players is what separates UT from Rice. The proof is in the pudding. Since Mack Brown has taken over at Texas, no other BCS program has had more wins. The scrutiny that Brown has received for these arrests is nowhere d ose to the heat he'd feel if Texas were to have a five-win season. Based on the way the Longhorns played Saturday, the validity of one theory may very well be tested: College football wins and arrests are unfortunately similar to love and marriage — you can't have one without the other. Treadway is a radio-television-film sophom ore ARRESTS OF FORMER MACK BROWN RECRUITS Mack Brown resigns as head football coach at UNC. Dec. 4,1997 Dec. 5,1997 UNC football players Kivuusama Mays, Greg Williams, Robert Williams, Greg Harris, Stephon McQueen and Varían Ballard are charged with misdemeanor assault after beating up David Beyer, an 18-year-old UNC student at a Chapel Hill night dub. Sept 8,1998 UNC offensive lineman Jonathan Hall is charged with "misdemeanor assault on a female" and "communicating threats"after being involved in an altercation with his for­ mer girlfriend. Special teams player Donte Thorogood is charged with Summer 2000 marijuana possession. Feb. 16,2001 UNC comerback Errol Hood is charged with taking ath­ letic shoes from a store where he worked In Durham, North Carolina. Sources: The Charlotte Observer; The Durham Herald- Sun, The Chapel-Hlfl News America's most worstest TV show By Wayne Cheong Daily Texan Columnist It's that time, when television studios rouse from their sum ­ mer hibernation and roll out their fall schedules. New and returning TV shows are here to appease the advertising gods and fickle viewers. One of the new programs comes from VH1: "America's Most Smartest Model." I sual I y, 1 m blase about reality programs, but this title piqued m\ interest for three* reasons. First, there w as a superlative too many in the title. Second, one usually doesn't see the words "smartest' and "model" in the same sentence. Third, based on the title alone, I thought: Finally, there is a program actually showcas­ ing intel ligent models, which is great because it can really show up jerks like me, who think "smartest model" is an oxymoron. ------------------- I watched the casting special of the show on an iTunes preview. It showed clips in which hosts questioned vari­ ous models of different backgrounds and genders on American history and politics, pretty simple fare, no? When asked what she would call a consumer who eats both plants and animals, one model wearing what looked like a bustier answered: a dinosaur. It started with a male model who explained what being smart meant to him. He gave a well thought-out answer. So far, s<> good. Then it cut to the next model, a woman wearing what looked like a bustier. Her question was: What do you call a consumer who eats both plants and animals. She answered: dinosaur. ___________ Dinosaur? The back of my skull started to ache like there was a met- aLsmith hammering a sword into shape then using it to stab repeatedly into my brain. This w as the same particular head­ ache 1 get whenever I watch Jaywalking on "Leno." The next model answered "George Washington" when asked who is the vice president of the United States. The show then cut to several other models who answered "Lance Armstrong" as the first man to walk on the moon. One particular model said a year is how* long it would take the earth to complete one revolution around the sun, but she couldn't answer how many days there are in a year. Model after model gave answers that would raise* the self-esteem of an idiot. The next model, a male, was asked what the Emancipation Proclamation was. He had no idea. What made this even worse was that he was black. Okay. New rule: If I, a foreign student, must take a required course in American history and politics, everybody who's bom or sworn in as an American must at least know the name of the ship the Pilgrims traveled on into Plymouth or the number of states America has. Granted, it could be clever editing that made most of the models being interviewed look more dense than they are, but it boggles one's mind to think that people this clueless exist. If some people can get this far in life without knowing who the current president is, it's not much of a stretch to say they could go from cradle to grave without knowing how to spell. ------------------ The next model w as a gem. If I fum ed to the word "clue­ less" in my imaginary illustrat­ ed Webster, I'd find a picture of Mandy Lynn. She said once people get to know her, they realize she is smart. She also added that she is "more people-smart, not book- sm art." I got to know Lynn for a minute and a half, and I found that: a) She thought New York was the capital of America, b) she was incredulous to discover America actually had a capital, c) she has the patented bimbo giggle that makes me want to shove pencils in my ears. ______________ I felt like som eone had hit rewind on the evolutionary scale when Daniel Schuman came on next. Schuman, with his dazzling smile and eyes you could get lost in, gave a run down of his academic cre­ dentials (degrees in biological anthropology and anatomy and psychology) and proceeded to answer all the questions correctly. Watching him was like discovering a species that w as once considered extinct. My faith in the human race has been restored. For .the final tally, Schuman and several other bright models were thrown into the mix with the dim ones. Given the odds, I suspect it's a foregone conclusion as to which camp of models will prevail. I could watch the series to corroborate my predictions, but one blinding headache is enough for this year. Cheong is a screenwriting graduate student THE FIRING LINE Unity or racism? I found something very ironic in the Oct. 3 firing line by Iris Salinas ("History: A little white lie"), who was oh-so-quick to throw the term "racist" around in relation to some random frat's insensitive "cholo" party. By the looks of the Web link provided, Salinas is either a member or supporter of "La Raza Unida" or "The United Race." Although "racism" is technically defined as "a belief that race is the primary deter­ minant of human traits and capacities," it has become socially acceptable to throw around that label anytime white people do something stupid or insensitive. Certainly, no one would doubt the racist views of a white student who admitted to being a member of an organization called "Our United Race." Why is it that we give Iris Salinas the benefit of the doubt? Tony McDonald Chairman emeritus Young Conservatives of Texas Economics and government junior No excuse for racist parties In regard to "History: A little white lie," The Firing Line, Oct. 3: Organizations on UT's campus throw these types of parties every semester. It's just that people don't always hear about them. "Ghetto" parties, "Cowboys and Indians" parties, "Cholo/ Ghetto Mexican" parties... etc. Yes, there is a great possibility that these theme parties are “all in fun," but what the party throwers fail to realize is the impact they have on communities of color. The parties only further perpetuate negative stereotypes. I'm sick to death of the "I didn't know" excuse. You’re in college. It's time to grow up and find out about someone other than yourself. Andrea Jackson UT alum Burden of global warming skeptics Daniel Earnest's column is an example of skeptics clutching at straws in their stub­ born attempts to deny the facts ("The sky is falling,"Oct. 3). I am extremely dismayed that the Texan would actually print some­ thing as irresponsible as this article when we are in dire need of concerted action. There is so much that is wrong or distorted in the article that it is difficult to know where to begin. Many of the claims, such as correlation between solar activity and global warming, have already been inves­ tigated and accounted for in the models used by scientists. The earth is an extremely complicated mechanism to model. There will continue to be a steady stream of skeptics that make sensational claims. But true Galileos are a rarity. So, when one climate skeptic after another is either proven wrong (Henrik W nsm ark) or retracts his or her claims (such as John Christy), then it's the respon­ sibility of the skeptics to convince the other 99.9 percent of scientists that they are cor­ rect — before they publish inflated claims in household magazines. Suppose someone were to write an article denying the Holocaust or claiming that Sept. 11 was in inside job or even that there is no link between smoking and can­ cer. If that article simply regurgitated previ­ ously invalidated claims, throwing in some personal attacks, would the Texan publish Dominguez is a computer science junior it? I hope not. Yet that is what the Texan (and much of the mainstream media) con­ tinues to do on the global warming issue. I suggest that readers go to a site that actu­ ally has discussions of all these issues (such as httpJ/gristmill.grist.org/skeptics) so they can learn for themselves. Srinivas Neddfruri Computer sciences graduate student Arrogance or parody? I liken Earnest's columns to a car crash or Britney Spears' performance at the VMAs — it's so sad and devastating you can't help but look at it. While I usually just sigh and move on after reading a Daniel Earnest, economics freshman, column, I wanted to let him know that this time he made some rather good observations ("The sky is falling," Oct. 3). For example, "all of the alarmism is designed to get your money and then guilt you into living your life a certain way" is a very true statement — ^ust like the alarmism President Bush has used to garner votes and bring us into a need­ less war, the religious right's feverish oppo­ sition to gay marriage when heterosexual divorce is the greatest threat to "traditional marriage, and the Republicans'claim that Hillary Clinton would turn the U.S. into a socialist regime as president. Another good Earnest point is, "I'm not sure which is more arrogant: to say we caused global warming or to say that we can fix it." I wonder if Earnest would also be confused as to which was more arrogant: to say we caused global warming or to .say we have no impact on climate change. I'm sure Earnest was just parodying Al Gore's arrogance in assuming something that science has yet to definitely answer. Or is imitation the finest form of flattery? And last, but not least, I want to thank Earnest for letting me know the irratior nal rhetoric coming from sources like WorldNetDaily and Pat Robertson right here in The Daily Texan. It gives me more motivation to actually know what I'm talk­ ing about and avoid mindless political drivel. Grayson Cox Civil engineering senior SUBMIT A FIRING LINE Please e-mail your Firing Lines to ñringline@daily texanonline.com. Letters must be fewer than 300 words and should include your major and classification. The Texan reserves the right to edit all letters for brevity, clarity and liability. SU BM IT A COLUMN e-mail Please your column to editor@dailytexanonline.com. Columns must be fewer than 600 words. The Texan reserves the right to edit all columns for brevity, clar­ ity and liability. LEGALESE Opinions expressed in The Daily Texan are those of the editor, the Editorial Board or writer of the article. They are not nec­ essarily those of the UT administration, the Board of Regents or the Texas Student Media Board of Operating Trustees. All Texan editorials are written by the • Editorial Board, which is listed in the top right corner of this page. Thursday, October 4,2007 N k w s 5A New curriculum promotes civic participation By Anita Avram Daily Texan Staff A new curriculum aimed at increasing civic education among students Texas public and developed by the American Trustees Project was launched Wednesday. school The project provides multime­ dia civic content for teachers to use in classrooms and is an initia­ tive of the Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Participation at UT, said Deborah Wise, director of educa­ tional outreach for the institute. "It's an eye-opener for kids to see ... that things can change and improve little by little," said Janie Maldonado, social studies cur­ riculum specialist for the Austin Independent School District. Maldonado said she came to the program's announcement at the Harry Ransom Center because this curriculum is useful to the character education that the district conducts from kindergarten to 12th grade. This curriculum can help stu­ dents adopt the mentality of "per­ severance and pushing to get your ideas," she said. The launch "ramped up the marketing and distribution of our product," Wise said. Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst gave an opening speech and a documentary was shown about one of the trustees, Barbara Brown, who founded a motor oil recycling program at age 12 in Victoria. Institute director and commu­ nication studies professor Sharon Jarvis said 70 percent of youth feel disconnected from govern­ ment according to a study called America Unplugged: Citizens and their Government by Hart-Teeter. "Indeed, by almost every indica­ tor, members of Generations X and Y know less and participate politi­ cally less than their forebears," Jarvis said. By 2034, the voting rate for youth is projected to be at 25 percent, Jarvis said. Voter participation is constantly being "squeezed out" of the cur­ riculum, Wise said. The project tries to rectify this by providing interdis­ ciplinary ways to reintroduce civics into education, she said. Members of the project have been attending educational confer­ ences, as well as visiting schools and getting teacher input to learn of the curriculum gaps, Wise said. This helps the trustees leam what material to provide, Wise said. More than 100 teachers in more than 10 schools statewide have been trained with the material. Project members are using the 12 documentaries to transmit their message because each is a story that provides a model for young people to emulate, Wise said. Funding for the project has come from a partnership with the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum as well as financial support from Humanities Texas and the institute's donors. Trustees hope the project will expand nationwide by forming partnerships with universities, Wise said. They will also continue to offer training in Texas. The next step will be thoroughly examining additional curriculum needs based on state standards, student teacher interest and needs. Art Alliance Austin unveils its new name and logo at City Hall Thursday evening. Art Alliance Austin has been active in Austin for more than 50 years under various names. New or renamed programs were also introduced, including Art City Austin, a weekend art festival taking place downtown next spring. Representatives from the Blanton and the Austin Museum of Art were present to each accept a $30,000 gift from Art Alliance Austin. Karl McDonald | D aily Texan Staff Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst speaks with UT College of Communication Dean Roderick P. Hart at a reception for the American Trustees project at the Harry Ransom Center on Wednesday evening. The event celebrated the launch of a series of documentaries and lesson plans designed to teach young people about citizenship. Bryant Haertlein | Daily Texan Staff A r t a l l ia n c e Au s t i n u n v e i l s n e w n a m e , l o g o Anonymous satirical newsletter takes aim at journalism students By Kiah Collier . _ Daily Texan Staff „ The first issue of The Yellow Journalist, an anonym ously- student new sletter, w ritten has received positive feedback .from faculty in the School of Journalism. In the tradition of The Onion, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and The Colbert Report, the satirical newsletter dishes out playful and biting commentary relevant to jour­ nalism students in regards to the changing media industry, the impact of technology on new spapers and the newly- refurbished lobby in the Jesse Jones C om m unication H. Center Building A. • "It's terrific. It's exactly what w e're trying to teach people to do here is have a lot of fun and learn journalism and some­ times pop people's bubbles," said Dave Garlock, a journal­ ism senior lecturer whose class­ room com m entary is quoted twice in the newsletter. One hundred more copies of the newsletter, printed on thick yellow paper and carrying the slogan "The Unofficial UT , Journalism School Newsletter," will be distributed in the com- today, m unications building . said the editor and creator of the newsletter, who goes by the pen name "Pure Gold." "Making it anonymous is key because we can say whatever we want without fear of discrimination." "Pure Gold", Editor and creator of The Yellow Journalist Newsletters first appeared in the lobby of the communica­ tion building and on reporters' desks in The Daily Texan office Tuesday. The newsletter includes an advice column, an argument that students should receive intern­ ship credit for working at The Daily Texan and a letter urging President Bush to reinstate the draft so that young people will read newspapers again. "I think it's funny in places and very creative," said Lorraine Branham, director of the School of Journalism. "It shows that our students have a sense of humor, which I think is great." A front page article, under the armpit of a smiling image of Richard Nixon, addresses the push in the journalism school to train journalists to write, film and record interviews for online publications. "I'm one of those ink stained w retches," Branham said in response to the article. "I spent 20 years in a newsroom, but I realize news readership is going down. We need to start creating publications for the way peopl/? want to get their information." to To remain accountable readers and critics, the newslet­ ter provides an e-mail address at the bottom left-hand com er of the first page. Anyone who wish­ es to contribute is encouraged to send in his or her thoughts by e-mail, Pure Gold said. The Yellow Journalist defends its right to anonymity. "Making it anonymous is key because we can say whatever we want without fear of discrimi­ nation," Pure Gold said. "The main goal of this newsletter is to be relevant and witty. I want people to laugh but get som e­ thing out of it and possibly even get angry or excited enough to write something for it." ftc k j J / Í € > ^ Could this be yotf Texas Student Media and The Daily Texan are looking for driven stu ­ dents to become future account ex­ ecutives for Texas Student Media. Currently one position is available, but we are also accepting applica­ tions for spring. 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(*r»..|jp|K NM? mmm • N s M T b s D a i l y T f. x a n ----------- Sports Editor: Ryan Killian E-maii: sports@ dailytexanonllne.com Phone: (512) 232-2210 ww w.dailytexanonline.com Yankees get taste of Big 12 football By Mark Wadawiak Daily Texan Staff Most football fans know who the Detmer brothers are, whether it's because of Ty's Heisman glory at BYU or Koy's legendary neck beard in Philadelphia. However, few have felt the kind of pain at their hands that Mike Ogle was subjected to. On a windy day in Austin, Ogle was pum- meled repeatedly by footballs as the Detmers competed in a quar­ terback challenge for sibling brag­ ging rights. What seems like a weird dream is just another afternoon in the grand adventure that Matt Meyers and Mike Ogle have undertaken. two sportswriters from These New York have taken on the mas­ sive task of driving around the country going to Big 10 and Big 12 football games, from Camp Randall Stadium in Wisconsin to the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, and watching football at its best from the sidelines of each historic sta­ dium. This is a college football fan's dream on steroids. Meyers and Ogle spent their days in Austin meeting Bevo and his handlers, hanging out with the county judge who invented the “Hook 'Em" sign, taking part in a Detmer brothers competition and then watching the Texas-Kansas State game from the sidelines. And that was just a couple of days. to Earlier in the trip they saw a football star in the making at a Pennsylvania high school game, stopped by the Cincinnati Bengal's practice talk with Carson Palmer and met with the “Yoda of Tailgating" in Louisville. But, as amazing as this trip sounds, not everyone is envious. "Unfortunately, the people who are usually most impressed by the job are guys," laughed Meyers. "Girls aren't nearly as impressed." Oh well. But what would really make fans shed a tear in their Keystone Light is the tailgating culture across the Big Ten that these two have experienced. In Madison they witnessed the “Dodecabong," which is a beer bong that can be used simultaneously by 12 FOOTBALL continues on page 2B RAMIREZ continues on page 2B The night started with junior Shannon “Brittany was great both offensively A s Texas p la y ers w atch fro m th e d u g o u t, a L o n g h o rn h itte r ke e p s th e team 's p o w e rfu l o ffe n siv e a tta ck g o in g a g ain st W estern Texas. T h e L o n g h o rn s w o n 15-1. Jordan Smotherman | Daily Texan Staff Texas rolls in first fall home game Freshmen provide plenty o f power for Longhorn cause in dominating win By A lise A u g u s tin e Daily Texan Staff As the UT softball team ran onto their own field for the first time this fall, the con­ fidence they showed was no coincidence. The 15-1 thrashing of Western Texas Junior College Wednesday night might prove to be tire start of a great season, for both veteran and freshman players. Thomas as she stole her way around the bases and scored on a fly ball hit to center field. When the Longhorns took the field, nothing went past the infield. “We are really improving in areas that we chose to focus on," Texas head coach Connie Clark said. “We are making prog­ ress out there, and that's what we want when we face these different opponents in the fall games." Freshman pitcher Brittany Barnhill came up big at the plate in the third inning with a line drive between the center and left fielder to start a rally with sophomore Kori Cook and junior Kacie Gaskin that knocked in two more runs. and defensively tonight," Clark said. "She is so talented, and we know that she has potential to do great things." A few more runs scored by Texas, and a couple more errors made by Western Texas led to the highlight of the game. Another freshman — catcher and out­ fielder Amy Hooks — hit a three-run homerun in the sixth inning, making the score 13-1. "It was my first homerun, so it is going to feel good," Hooks said. " I tried not to think about anything and just make contact, but I felt it hit the sweet spot. Even if we know, we still have to run hard until we see the umpire tell us that it is a homerun." Barnhill finished the last two innings on the hill where she made an outstanding double play and caught a line drive to make the first, second, and third out. The whole team performed well and contrib­ uted to the win, but the freshmen stood out. Clark said that she was proud to see Barnhill and Hcxjks play the way they did because it shows improvement. The fall games do not follow the same rules that the rest of the season does. The games last through eight innings, regard­ less of the score, and the teams are allowed to substitute differently as well. The Texas softball team continues their fall schedule against Temple College on Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at McCombs Field. VOLLEYBALL College Station site of a convincing UT victory By Nathan Riojas Daily Texan Staff duced big runs in every game, and the Aggies couldn't. Wednesday night, Texas got off on the right foot. Not just the volleyball team, but the entire athletic program. In the first frame Texas went on a 6-3 run for an early 15-13 lead, then followed it up with a 4-1 run that put it ahead 20-16. The Longhorns' victory over Texas A&M gave Texas an early .5 lead in the State Farm Lone Star Showdown and keeps the vol­ leyball team near the top in the conference standings. The seventh-ranked Longhorns (9-3, 5-1 Big 12) swept the Aggies (12-5, 2-5) in College Station for their sixth-consecutive win against the in-state rival. Texas fought off A&M in a back-and- forth match, because the Longhorns pro­ Again in the second game the Longhorns took off on 4-0 and 7-2 runs that A&M could not overcome. Finally, outside hitters Juliann Faucette and Destinee Hooker fueled back-breaking runs in the third to close out the match. Texas went on a 7-0 streak with Faucette at the service line, and Hooker served up another 5-0 run, giving the Longhorns a 23- 13 advantage. They won the match 30-25, 30-28, 30-25. "We've got to put up runs like that offen­ sively and not have the errors like we had in game two," Elliott said. Faucette turned in another big night on national television — E S P N - U this time — with a match-high 20 kills on .395 hitting and rounded out a double-double showing with 11 digs. “She likes playing in front of big crowds," "If anything you're trying to Elliott said. calm her down to stay steady. It's nice when you have those kinds of weapons and can feed off of anything." Middle blocker Lauren Paolini landed 13 kills with her season-best .611 clip. And after getting off to a slow start in the first, Hooker finished the night with 13 kills on .152 hitting. As a team the Longhorns out-hit the Aggies .352 to .238. But A&M got four more total blocks than Texas and received 10 ser­ vice errors from the Longhorns, allowing the Aggies to keep it as close as they did. Defensively Texas would like to produce four blocks per game and hold the opposi­ tion to under .150 hitting. “We didn't do a very good job off get­ ting over the net and making aggressive moves," Elliott said. “That's something w ell go back to try and be able to do." VOLLEYBALL continues on page 2B By Ryan Killian Daily Texan Columnist One of the most memorable plays from the Texas/OU rivalry is one Longhorn fans wish they could forget. In 2001, Mack Brown and Bob Stoops were meeting for just their third time, and they were 1-1 against each other. The Oklahoma head coach had won during the previous season, and his streak of five victories over Texas was just getting started. But with Texas trailing only by four points in the fourth quarter, the Longhorns had a chance to go down the field and win the game. They had a long way to go and not much time, though. There was just over two minutes on the clock, and they were pinned within their own ‘T h e P la y ’ five-yard line. under center. And they had an N F L prospect Chris Simms never could seem to get it done when it really mat­ tered, but tiais was his chance to change that perception with one drive. Texas had used all of its time-outs. It was just another two- minute drill Unfortunately for the Longhorns, Simms had already thrown two interceptions, including one on his last pass attempt. His next try would result in what Brown called Wednesday, “one of the great plays in the history of the game." Roy Williams plays safety in Dallas for the Cowboys now, and that's where he was in 2001. Except then, he was playing the position for the Sooners. On this particular play, he was blitzing, and everyone knew it. Heck, it looked like Stoops was sending every defender he had after Simms. Instead, a couple guys dropped into coverage. Williams back wasn't among them. As Simms dropped back into the endzone to pass, running back Brett Robin darted past to block Williams. The safety would have none of it. But he'd have to ignore coach Stoops. Stoops had told him not to leap, but if he were going to make a play, he'd have to get airborne. Robin went low, aiming to take out the safety, but Williams wasn't there. PLAY continues on page 2B THAT FANS ( a n d p l a y e r s ) SHOULD KNOW .. BThursday, O c to b e r 4, 2007 FOOTBALL COLUMN Hispanic descent often overlooked, especially in sports By Ramon Ramirez Daily Texan Colum nist During “Saved by the Bell's" short-lived college years, Slater became a social activist. He and his Chicano organization staged a lock-in held at the dean's office. I don't remember what they were protesting — it really doesn't matter. Point is, Zach Morris rudely asked Slater why he was doing this. “Because, preppy, I'm Chicano." After Slater stormed out, Zach broke the fourth wall and spoke into the camera, “I always thought he was Italian." Such is the reaction every time the heritage of a Mexican-American celebrity is revealed. Latino comedian Greg Giraldo put it best in one of those “Comedy Central Presents" stand up specials they rerun constant­ ly: "'You don't look Hispanic' people tell me, like it's a com­ pliment. 'No seriously, you look good."' Dr. Octopus, Dashboard Confessional's singer, Walt Disney, the blonde cheerleader whose affec­ tion the nerdy guy vied for in “Dodgeball" — all Hispanics. And Tony Gonzalez isn't the only prominent Hispanic NFL player who isn't a kicker. He may be lighting up the league with his shifty moves and a plethora of big plays, but Tony Romo is still play­ ing for a contract extension. I don't blame him for keep­ ing his background on the low (his grandfather is from Coahuila, Mexico, making Romo a third-generation Mexican-American on his father's side), but as soon as he gets his guaranteed money, I expect a press con­ ference. And when the state of Texas, with its sprawling, proud, colorful popula­ tion of Mexicans, finds out that their beloved Vaqueros, their first place Vacqueros de Dallas, boast a Latino quar­ terback who is currently the cock of the walk anyway (the fact he grew up in Wisconsin is irrelevant), he will be king. As a Mexican in Texas, tell you I can that we love two things: INSIDE: : HENDRICKS' : BOYS ARE THE FAVORITES, BUT A THREAT : HAS EMERGED Clint BoywyeCs : strong run puts him among top few : NASCAR contenders » SEE P A G E 2 B F O R M O R E RANiKINGS Top 25 AP Football Poll 1.LSU 2. USC 3. California 4. Ohio State 5. Wisconsin 6. South Florida 7.BC 8. Kentucky 9. Florida 10. Oklahom a 11. South Carolina 12. Georgia 13. West Virginia 14. Oregon 15. VirginiaTech 16. Flawaii 17. Missouri 18. Arizona State 19. rtXAS 20. Cincinnati 21. Rutgers 22. Clemson 23. Purdue 24. Kansas State 25. Nebraska SCORES MLB Playoffs Cubs □Backs 1 3 Rockies 4 2 Phillies Angels 0 Red Sox 4 I 2B S p o r t s Thursday, October 4, 2007 FOOTBALL: Austin’s ‘vibe’ appealing to writers N A S C A R C O L U M N Slow and steady, now needing to win a race From page IB people, designed by those crafty Wisconsin engineering students. In Ann Arbor, they spent the entire morning tailgating on a golf course filled with students and alumni At Penn State, they tried to navigate through a sea of tailgaters playing a lot of "Comhole and prop-related drinking games." They even took part in a game of "Drinko" here at the University of Texas - every­ thing they could to soak in the college football culture. Ogle and Meyers did have a whale of a time here, despite being hit by more footballs than the Kansas State defensive line. "I really liked Austin, just because I love the vibe here," Meyers said. "And there's some­ thing about Texas pride that's dif­ ferent than other places. The pride that UT fans have for their school and state is unmatched anywhere I've been." And most people in Austin will reiterate that. The culture of Austin is a unique thing, and it's some­ thing that these two got a firsthand experience of. "It's cool, because it's a city, but still has the college town feel," Meyers said. "Austin has that dual element which I find makes it pret­ ty special." Before the game last Saturday at the Scholz's beer garden, a girl no older than 13 who was waiting for Vince Young to arrive began lecturing these two New Yorkers about the legacy of Earl Campbell. Probably not too out of the ordi­ nary in the state of Texas, but, to these two guys, it was a shock, among other things. "There were little kids at the game dressed up as cowboys. That's something you would never see in the Northeast. The people here take a lot of pride in it, and it's a real cultural difference." Meyers said. Both of the guys loved the cow­ girl outfits the cheerleaders were sporting, and can't wait to see them again this weekend as they travel to Dallas for the Red River Rivalry. Even though the game isn't the blockbuster it was slated to be, since both teams fell the previous week, the rivalry is still as heated as ever, and these two are sure to have the time of their lives. After that, they venture back north to Big 10 country and won't be back in Texas until the great in-state rivalry that is Texas-Texas A&M. So if you see either of these guys at the State Fair, be sure to buy them a com dog or a beer and ask them about some of their stories from the road. They have plenty. And for all those guys who fol­ low college football with a passion, even anyone who just loves sports, and thinks that these guys are liv­ ing the dream, well you're right. "It's a grind." Meyers said. "But I love it." PLAY: Williams’ play among rivalry’s best ever From page 1B He was soaring through the air, arms outstretched like some sort of Sooner Superman. And he flew right into Simms. Like everyone else within a mile or so, Simms saw the blitz com­ ing, and he was already trying to get rid of the ball when Williams hit him. But it was too late. Williams caught a piece of the ball before it was out, and the ball fluttered through the air like a just-shot dove. Teddy Lehman, an Oklahoma linebacker, had been among those several Sooners showing blitz. At the snap he engaged left guard Derrick Dockery. With the offensive lineman thus occu­ pied, Williams was able to shoot through the hole while Lehman peeled off. And the errant pass floated right to him. His two-yard interception return for a touchdown was anti- climactic after William's athletic display, but it was the last shovel of dirt on Texas' grave. "We had a chance at 7-3 to go score, and Roy makes a great play by diving over and hitting Chris," Brown said. "It's just one of those things where they make a great interception to win the game." Simms' next pass attempt was also intercepted, giving him three in three plays. The Longhorns fell 14-3, and Stoops shook the benched Major Applewhite's hand after the game. Like Williams, Lehman, Simms and Dockery are all in the NFL now. Their fraction of the play was a contest between some of the elite college players at the time, and the Sooners came out on top because Williams went over the top. VOLLEYBALL: Longhorns tearing through Big 12 From page IB A & M 's G. Rollie W hite Coliseum always produces a raucous atmosphere when the Longhorns are in town, and pro­ vides Texas' teams with infor­ mation it could lean on down the road in the NCAA tournament. "We have the advantage of playing in a conference like this," Elliott said. "You can play in and learn from experiences like this. It's only going to pay dividends at the end of the year." Getting the win in College the Station means a Longhorns, because it gets them on the board in the Lone Star Showdown, and wins "send the lot to seniors out on a positive note there." "It's our responsibility to understand what this rivalry means as far as pride within the state," Elliott said. "There's a lot riding on it, but it's why you come to Texas to be a part of it." Texas now owns a five-game conference winning streak. JOIN US FOR SOME SERI OU NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer holds up his first Nextel trophy after w in ­ ning the NASCAR Sylvania 300. With the win, Bowyer p ut him self in position to contend for a points title. Jim Cole | Associated P/ess two at the top to slip up in a few races. He will also have to improve his previous performances at the six remaining tracks the Series has already visited this season. He has a 19.83 combined aver­ age finish at the tracks leading up to Homestead in Miami. Between the 'Big One' and the Car of Tomorrow's superspeed­ way debut, anything can hap­ pen at Talladega this weekend. But Bowyer hasn't had much luck there in the past. He has been wrecked in his only three races there, never finishing bet­ ter than 35th. Keep in mind, though, these stats are the reason no one picked Bowyer to make a run in the first place. He's defied the numbers so far. W ho's to say he won't keep doing it? Bowyer is now the Cinderella story that everyone is rooting for. Johnson and Gordon are like the Yankees of NASCAR. They're from California and they win all the time. Not a big hit with the largely-Southern fan base. Watching Bowyer win or Johnson lose and Gordon (depending on how you look at it) would be satisfying for a lot of fans. RAMIREZ: Heritage comes with responsibilities By Nathan Riojas Daily Texan Columnist He didn't belong here. He was out of his league. And he definitely wasn't going to con­ tend for the championship. C ritics dogged him three weeks ago. sayers. Now, he's silencing those nay- Clint Bowyer came into the Chase as the only contender without a win in 2007. Heck, he had never won a race. But head­ ing into Talladega this weekend, Bowyer is a legitimate threat to win it all. certainly The odds were against him. Driving just his second full season, Bowyer made his Chase debut starting 12th in points. in His improbable rise up the standings started at Loudon, N.H., where he dominated the race — leading 222 of 300 laps from the pole and making his first trip to victory lane. That after finishing 37th at Loudon in July. The win moved him to 4th in points, and the No. 07 team took a renewed confidence into Dover. Bowyer w asn't great, but he avoided trouble at The Monster Mile and put up a solid 12th-place finish despite start­ ing 42nd. A native of Emporia, Kan., he went to his home track last weekend — Kansas Speedway in Kansas City — 5th in the standings and qualified 10th. While seven of the 12 chasers finished 29th or worse Sunday, Bowyer capitalized, coming in second to Greg Biffle. Three races into the Chase Bowyer is third in the standings, just 14 points behind leader Jimmie Johnson and 103 ahead of 4th place Tony Stewart. With such a big points gap between the top three drivers and the other nine, Johnson, Jeff Gordon and Bowyer could turn the championship into a three- man race. If they can avoid major problems over the last seven events, most of the field will not be able to catch them. Johnson and Gordon seem more likely to run off strings of top-five and top-10 finishes, but Bowyer can hang with them if he can stay as consistent as he has been lately. More than likely, though, Bowyer will need the From page 1B the Dallas nationalism and Cowboys. Romo will be deified, air brushed on long tees, root­ ed for in every bar that serves Tecate. He'll be international: there's a reason whichever pro team got stuck playing a pre­ season game in Mexico C ity's Estadio Azteca used to sign Marco Martos just to cut him after their contractual appear­ ance. But, when this is revealed, new expectations and respon­ sibilities will become attached for Romo. It's been said many times, most recently by Ozzie Smith during an ESPN special about Roberto Clem ente, but the greatest measure of a man is when he can move beyond per­ sonal professional success and impact society for the better. Prom inent athletes have a responsibility to, if nothing else, lead by example. Minority pros carry a bit more weight: they are in permanent, inherent positions to provide immeasur­ able influence, to voice their voiceless constituency. The aforementioned Clemente died in a plane crash while personal­ ly making sure the aid he raised for N icaragua's earthquake- ravaged populous made it into the hands of those in need. He founded a sports complex in Puerto Rico so the underprivi­ leged could hone their talents and made the careers of guys like Jorge Posada possible decades later. Sports needs more Jim Browns, fewer Michael Jordans. Now more than ever, when Americans tune out the news and society, numbing life's ills through Monday Night Football funny, misogynist beer and commercials, athletes should have opinions and voice them. in commercials, the Miss Universe judging pageant and courting Carrie Yawning CO M E JOIN TEXAS STUDENT MEDIA BEFORE EVERY HO M E GAME FOR FREE FOOD AND FUN! 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UTC 4.102 •Personal Consultation with Nemy on Friday, Oct 5 at 1 -30 pm. in the Communications Career Services Office days at their internships, which gives them plenty of time to dis­ cretely hide their resumes all over the offices. Students in the pro­ gram set up their own work, tak­ ing their pick from the program's delicious database of over 400 employers, including Sony, BMG, Universal Studios and Disney. Nemy said that of about 180 students who have gone through the program, over 30 students have remained in L-A., work­ ing with the contacts they made during their semester in Los UTLA students live lavishly in the Oakwood Apartments, direct­ ly across from the school's center. "This is the most plush living you can imagine for a college student," Nemy said. There are 1,100 apartments in the complex, shared by students from Emerson, Boston University and Brigham Young University. There are two weight rooms, two swimming pools, a private screening room, dry cleaning and a car rental facility all within the little village. The program runs for 14 weeks in the fall and spring and 10 weeks in the summer. Nemy said that applications are being accepted for 2008, and students are also welcome to apply for 2009 and 2010, to reserve their spots in advance. For more information, speak with Nemy and get a good look at his tan. It could one day be yours. Visit T h e D a il y T e x a n online at www.dailytexanonline.com $500 in Regal Cinema Passes 2nd $ 2 0 0 to Rio G ra n d e R estaurant $75 to The O asis R estaurant ' It's EASY! Just go to www.pulseresearch.com/dailytexan2007/ or dick the button on www.DailyTexanOnline.com % M J r *»,+ ' ‘ ¿frX f ü f á t » t *XV<* ' ' - f ' 1 * * BANNED BOOKS WEEK l V , ‘ Í, Going underground for banned books A r t s T h e D a i l y T e x a n THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2007 SE C T IO N B www.dailytexanonline.com Entertainm ent Editor. Zach Ernst M usic Editor: Jeremy Rougeau Features Editor: Vanessa Orr Associate Features Editor: Stephanie Matlock E-mail: lifeandarts@dailytexanonline.com Phone: (512) 232-2209 DVD COLUMN Store on the Drag sells unconventional texts By Mary Hooper Daily Texan Staff Across from the University of Texas at Austin campus, the all-seeing eye pyramid on the front of Brave New Books tends to catch the attention of pass- ersby. Downstairs, owner Harlan Dietrich runs this bookstore to which he dedicates all of his time. "You are literally inside of my head right now," he said about the store. Brave New Books opened in August 2006, though Dietrich said the seeds were planted the day after the attacks on the World Trade Center. Dietrich said he noticed that masses of informa­ tion were not being discussed or debated out in the open. Dietrich pursued this information as he finished his degrees in history and American studies at UT. In June 2006, Dietrich traveled to Chicago for the 9/11 Revealing The Truth Conference. He met a man whom he describes as a "proactive investor" from the Austin area, and within two months after the conference, Dietrich and his investor teamed up to open Brave New Books. The store sells books, films and materials that Dietrich said are often' suppressed. Under First Amendment STORE continues on page 5B List of censored novels continues with rabid tale of impulsive Rabbit Rabbit, Run as Supposedly written a response to the Jack Kerouac's "On the Road," John Updike's "Rabbit, Run" offers an explanation to what happens to the people left behind when a man runs away. Set in 1950s suburban Pennsylvania, "Rabbit, Run" is the story of a former high-school basketball star who abruptly leaves his pregnant, alcoholic wife to live with a pros­ titute. The novel's protagonist, Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom, is an BOOK continues on page 5B Jessica Alba stars in "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer," out this w eek on DVD. Courtesy o f the Associated Press Relaxing rentals nice alternative to studying Well the first batch of mid­ terms is about to be unleashed upon the young minds of this university, and what could one do to celebrate after acing all the tests? No, not go on a three-day drinking binge before heading up to Dallas. Give that liver a rest and instead check out what's new this week at the video store. 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer' Nothing screams "Com ic Book Film Fun" like a decidedly Aryan looking Jessica Alba and a silver clad surfing nudist. The first film was quite unenjoyable thanks to mediocre special effects, a hammy script, and Alba's blank expression/ever-d rifting blue contact lenses. The thing that really made this film was the Silver Surfer. H e's silver, he surfs, he flies through walls and back­ hands guided missiles like Liza Minelli used to do to David Gest. The film is obviously aimed at a younger crowd so why don't you just pretend you still enjoy Pogs and "TG1F" and just turn off your brain to enjoy this piece of fluff. '1 4 0 8 ' Just to start it off, this film isn't that scary, but it's better than a poke in the eye (or another sequel to "The Grudge"). This is really a one-man show, with my boy John Cusack taking center stage. There's literally not a sin­ gle movie in which I dislike him. He was even good in "M ust Love Dogs." Director Mikael Hafstrom does a good job of instilling a sense of dread throughout the film, but the train kind of goes off the tracks due to the mediocre ending. Samuel Jackson shows up to share some expository dia­ logue and curse (but since when is that a bad thing). It's great to see Cusack trying something different, and "1408" is, overall, a relatively entertaining old fash­ ioned haunted house film. 'How l Met Your Mother: Season Two' This is without a doubt the best three-camera sitcom on tele­ vision today, and Season Two is when the show definitely hit its stride. Ted (Josh Radnor) stopped being such a love hun­ gry creepster and finally got into a relationship with Robin (Cobie Smulders). While I do love Ted and Robin, it's really a show that belongs to Barney (Neil Patrick Harris), Marshall (Jason Segel) and Lily (Alyson Hannigan). Those three are the core of what makes the show so damn funny. The peak of Season Two was achieved in the epi­ sode "Slap Bet" which started the "slap bet" between Marshall and Barney (which will pay off dur­ ing the upcoming sweeps week) and provided one of the best fake music videos ever. Watch it, love it, get addicted. Also out this week: hug it out with "Entourage: Season 3, Part 2;" see Helen Mirren star in the Penthouse-produced, Roman Empire epic "Caligula;" and see Neo, Hannibal Lecter and The Rocketeer kill vampires in "Bram Stoker's Dracula." — Alex Regnery L A n D f T l A R K ' l DCOIE 2 1 s t Í G u a d a l u p e • ( 5 1 2 ) 4 7 2 - F I L M FREE PARKING IN THE 00BIE GARAGE All shows $6.00 with college I.D. w w w . La n d m a r k T h e a t r e s .c o m “A Magical, Beguiling Wonder!” -Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE once Fri: (4:30) 7:20,10:00; Sat & Sun: (1:20,4:30) 7:20,10:00; Mon-Thurs: 7:20,10:00 “Charming and Vary Fanny.” -Bruce Handy, VANITY FAIR 2 DAYS IN PARIS Fri: (4:10) 7:10, 9:50; Sal & Sun: (1:10,4:10) 7:1 0 ,9 50; Mon-Thurs: 7:10, 9:50 You d o n 't have to k n ow the b o o ks to be in the club. jane austen book club “The Laughs are Big and Plenty!” -A aro n Hillis, Premiere com I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With Fri, Mon-Wed: 7:30; Sat & Sun: (1:30) 7:30 No Shows on Thurs, Oct. 11 "O L D FA SH IO N E D G R A C E AN D BEN EV O LEN T WIT."-Eoa»« Cocfc/eu Vtriely OUTsourced Fri-Sun (4:20) 9:40; Mon-Wed: 9:40 No Shows Thurs. Oct 11 SH0WTIMES VALID FRIDAY. OCT. 5 - THURSDAY. OCT 11 B a rg a in Sh o w tim es in I | Fri: (4:00) 7:00, 9:30; Sal & Sun: (1:00,4:00) 7:00, 9:30; Mon-Thurs: 7:00, 9:30 - * ÍÉ 4 ■ , ■ - • Courtesy o f Deve n d rá Banhart Devendrá Banhart and artist friends dress up in soft velvets for the first shot, after w hich m ake-up and cross-dressing ensues. Other pictures are featured on Banhart's website. Songs for every myriad dream By Robert Weeks Daily Texan Columnist Devendrá Banhart was born in Houston, but he's not real­ ly from there. Sin .e childhood he's been a wandering dharma bum, migrating from Texas to Caracas, Venezuela to southern California, to San Francisco, to Paris, to Bearsville, NY, near Woodstock, and — more recent­ ly — to Topanga Canyon where he — and a family of artist- friends (a family which includes Houston native, protege, and opening act on his current tour Jana Hunter) he collected over the years — composed his lat­ est album, Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon, which channels Topanga's previous residents: Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and the Manson Family. Unlike some feral musician- poet ghosts from years past, Banhart doesn't need to recreate his past with some contrived mythology. His history clearly informs his exotic personae and his last two albums (Cripple Crow and Smokey), which synthesize cultures, traditions, genders and everything else. We've seen him adorned by Native American headdresses, the plurally symbolic bindi, elab­ orate make-up, a sparkling bod­ ice thing, cumbersome-looking turquoise jewelry and American hippie-era denim. We've heard his songs styled as spare, haunt­ folk myths and poems, ing tropicalia and ecstatic Latin samba hip-shakers, American do-whoppers, psychedelic acid- visions, gospel hymns and pop masterpieces — a world music appropriation aesthetic he called, "New New Wave'' back before the release of Cripple Crow. Like fellow beat artist Joanna Newsom, who grew out of a twee folk style and into the orchestral density of Ys last year, the Banhart's influences and ambi­ tions have been given voice and free range with the passing of time. Even his early releases on Young God Records sound com­ paratively spare and homey, like they were written and recorded by Banhart's silhouette soaked in a pacific coast back-porch sunset. While he maintains much of that rose-tinted style in his bilin­ gual (English and Spanish) vocal delivery, instrum entation and production of his latest work is executed with the keen atten­ tion of serious, albeit never too serious, artists. But on the epic, "Seahorse" (in which folk deity Vashti Bunyan cameos) Banhart does something which is unprec­ edented even after the indul­ gent variety of Cripple Crow. What begins as vagabond trou­ badour's peyote-high soliloquy mutates into a guitar-charged psychedelic jam. His androgy­ nous w arble finds new soul­ ful utterance as (as everybody else testifies) Devendrá conjures Jim Morrison in all his carnal splendor. What begins with a quiet desire ("I wanna be a little seahorse,") ends in phobia: "I'm scared of ever being bom again, scared to take this form again." The song's video is a home movie shot at Topanga during the recording of the album. Banhart and the usual crew (as w ell as actor Gael Garcia Bemal) practice, record and do a bunch of crazy random things like dance with a rifle while wearing nothing but underwear and a fencing mask. It's nice to know that regardless of how much we analyze Devendrá Banhart and his music, the dude's just trying to have a good time, and must every time he plays his songs. Devendrá Banhart and fana Hunter play La Zona Rosa on Sunday. |?i i n T U R D R Y . o C T Q B E R t o j I I FREE í T R D i u m B u r r E T 4 n o o n 6í»m i VISIT US BEFORE THE GHmE(HRDinF.TERSTII( e nnn /OR UKITCII IT UJIT.IUUSIOT n i n u i r i T C i n D / O R E i t H U T T u / c J s s r r j l e n ' s 8 r . T c R V r i i E i o n m e L F re e A d m ission w it £ ¡ ^ § 1 0 25 0 ShocJu Troil 2 1 4.358.551 1 • B o b y D o lls .c om J r . Class, Culture and Controversy Investigating race w ith the Black Arts M ovem en t Festival B y N atalia Ciolko, Page 5 r r f ' f ft ( \ \ weekend Volume 7, Issue 4 rock music meat puppets founder curt kirkwood on the band’s unlikely return to form page 6 indie music austin’s what made milwaukee famous come home for two-night stand at the parish page 9 theater country fixture ray benson tackles the true story of musician bob wills page 10 scoping out austin’s choicest pizza at food the flying tomato page 11 Cover by Joe Bugleivicz, Backpage Comic: “The Northwest Passage!” by Joseph Devens DT Weekend Staff Patrick Caldwell Editor Jackie Stone M anaging editor Patrick Quiring Brandon Gamin Designers Jon Huang Larissa Mueller Photo editors Francisco Marin Randi Goff Copy editors M arissa Delisle Wet) slinger Kim Espinosa Joh n Lucas Joe Buglewicz Katrina Perry Peter Franklin Photographers Lauren Carter Natalia Ciolko Cassy Dorff Sarah Johnson Sylvia Lam Ramon Ramirez Jesse Cordes Selbin Writers Joseph Devens Comics Contact info e-mail: dtweekend@dailytexanonline.com phone: 512.232.2209 Web sites: www.dtweekend.com www.dailytexanonline.com editor’s note T ex a s/O U w e e k e n d se p a r a t e s THE FAITHFUL FROM THE FAITHLESS According to Texas folklore — or ironclad Texas history, if you’re H ank Hill — during a particularly grim moment of the B attle of the Alamo, L ieutenant Colonel Travis drew a line in the sand, inviting all the troops to stay and fight, and presum ably die. Most variants of the story end with all but one sol­ dier electing to throw their lives down for the cause. While the stakes of the im pending battle between Texas and OU may not be quite as high, the odds do look a little iffy. J u st as with Travis’ classic line in the sand, the decision over w hether or not to m ake the pilgrimage to Dallas for this w eekend’s football game serves as a handy litm us te st for separating your casual fans from your tru e believers. To those of you preparing to trek north to D allas this week­ end: I salute you. For those of you planning to stay in town instead, lacking either the tim e, money or willingness to see our beloved Horns face possible defeat, well, we’ve got you covered, with an inside look a t several of the weekend’s best events. Cam pus can be a m ighty quiet, windswept place during Texas/OU weekend, vaguely resembling a “Left Behind”-style post-Rap- tu re world. So now, more then ever, it’s a good time to get yourself out of the college fishbowl and into the sea th a t is Austin. Particularly notable is the return of two long- absent, much-beloved punk icons Friday night, as Sonic Youth and (the now local) M eat P uppets take the stage at Stubb’s to remind us why they inspired a generation of rockers. K urt Cobain did everything he could to get the youth of 1993 to listen to th e Meat Puppets — short of personally delivering a copy of Up On The S u n to your doorstep — so take this weekend’s opportunity to make good on th e Nir­ vana front m an’s wishes and see ju st why so m any loved the Meat Puppets so much. Of course, the best in circa-1985 punk isn’t to everyone’s musical tastes, which is why we also explore two of A ustin’s best rising stars: the Lions, and W hat Made Milwaukee Famous, th e local quintet who first m ade waves with a critically-ac- calimed 2004 album. Or you could check out “A Ride With Bob,” a musical biography of country pioneer Bob Wills w ritten and performed by none other then Ray Benson, beloved Austin country in stitu tio n and notable really tall guy. Seriously, you could camp out in Ray Benson’s shadow on a hot sum m er day. Or you could just dance Sunday night away a t Dance Dance Party Party, which — and I have this on good authority — is supposed to rock rock hard hard. But no m atter how you elect to spend your weekend, keep our Horns in your thoughts and — if you’re the type, why not? — prayers. You may be a five-hour drive away — four if you’re feeling frisky — but in spirit, th ere’s no reason you can’t be right there in the stands. Barred from returning to Dallas on account of shooting J.R, Patrick Caldwell DT Weekend editor October 4,2007 this week’s critics’ picks page 3 D ance D ance P arty P arty Nia Space 3212 Congress Avenue Sundays 6 - 7:30 p.m. We all secretly do it — we crank up the ste­ reo and shake it like we’re Shakira (emphasis on secretly). Dance Dance Party Party kicks it up a notch, taking it from the bedroom to the dance studio. “It’s a do-it-yourself dance party for camara­ derie and exercise,” said Laura Dunaway, local founder, of the new phenomenon only just now hitting Austin. The lights are dimmed and the mirrors are concealed. It’s “no boys and no judgment.” Here, you are joined with a group of women from their early 20s to late 50s. A different playlist is selected each week, offering 90 minutes of a variety of high-energy music that can be found on DDPFs different blogs. You can even bring your own playlist and be DJ of the day. The list includes songs from every era, including Gwen Stefani, Ray Charles and — of course — Madonna. Originating in New York and Chicago, DDPP is the perfect resolution to escaping the “sweaty guys at clubs or self-consciousness of dancing in front of a crowd.” Dunaway was introduced to it after two of her best friends started it in Chicago. With its growing popularity, her friends recommended Laura replicate it in Aus­ tin, where they predicted mass interest. Boas and hula hoops are offered, spicing it up as everyone brings their own style to the table, comprising of the sprinkler, the macarena, and the ever-so-popular Michael Jackson flair. Basically, it’s Sixth Street without the heels and make-up. Go ahead — sweat. “It’s better than the treadmill,” said Dun­ away. A twist on exercising, it beats going to the gym and the ice is quick to break, as you’re surrounded with women who are all equally enthused to be there. The best part? There are no dance instruc­ tions or restrictions; choreography is left to your own imagination. There’s no need to feel dumb because everyone else is doing the same thing. The motto? “We can dance if we want to.” Admission is $5 to cover the rental space. Regular shoes are not permitted — dance shoes are allowed, but socks are the norm. Women are often witnessed sliding... as their routine. Only having been in Austin for two weeks, DDPP has already drawn up quite a crowd and expects to see attendance continue to grow. It’s ju st really another one of those things th a t Keeps Austin Weird. — S ylvia Lam Kim Espinosa | Daily Texan Staff Dashboard Confessional La Zona Rosa Monday, 7 p.m. Tickets, $25 Chris Carrabba has always been kind of awesome. I wholly admire his ability to completely put himself out there; he m ust know how much he’s been made fun of, how his face has been turned into a flag for everything people detest about his genre. Yet Carrabba keeps strumming away. He is acoustic gold. And to be honest, he’s written about 15 incredible songs including th a t one from “Spider-man 2.” Don’t even act like th at wasn’t the best thing about any of the “Spider-man” movies. Alright, I’m being coy. I know damn well th a t song is called “Vindicated.” This rock writer thing is just a front; my facade conceals a weakness for earnest, gut-wrenching emo ballads about swiss army romance, blessed nights, hair everywhere and the places you have come to fear the most. This is where I say I’ve had enough, no one should ever feel the way that I do now. I’m a walking open wound, a choking display of bruises, and I don’t believe th a t I’m getting any better. Any better... Waiting here with hopes the phone will ring, and I’m thinking awful things, pretty sure that you would notice. And this apartm ent is starving for an argument — any­ thing at all to break the silence. Don’t be a liar, don’t say th at everything’s working when everything’s broken. You look like a saint but you curse like a sailor and your eyes say the jokes on me. I’m not laughing, you’re not leaving. Who do I think I’m kidding? Kiss me hard, this will be the last tim e th a t I let you. You will be back someday and this aw kw ard kiss th a t tells of other people’s lips will be of service to keeping you away. — R am on R a m írez A U S T I N I v s s t i v S F lL M gH l October 1 1 - If B S T I V A I - . i s *11 rx x v'x -.-'> > .^c> > . '-<>X i o o o o o o o ~ ~ K elli G a m e r & Ryan G o s lin g star in th e critically acclaim ed Lars and /he Real Girl. Plays Sunday. O cto be r 14 at 7pm @ the Paramount O p e n in g Night! 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Femme Fantastique, the current exhibit at contemporary art space the Volitant Gallery, attempts to do just that, presenting the work of 14 female artists whose work transcends borders and boldly mixes personal experience with fantasy, playing with the idea erf multiple realities. Xochi Solis, director of the Volitant, believes the show provides “an in­ troduction to a new softer revolution incited by the female artists of today,” and offers an alternative to more traditionally patriarchal ways of tell­ ing stories and relating history. While differing interpretations of storytell­ ing and personal history fluctuate by artist, the exhibit is simultaneously very cohesive. “[The show] remarks upon the fluidity of the concept of femininity and just how this new direction is a renegotiation of the feminist move­ ments of the past,” said Solis. A focus on the melding of realities is particularly important in the work of Daphane Park, one of the show’s artists and creative visionaries. Starting a few years ago, Park began exchanging ideas with Solis and Betts Coup, a Ph.D. candidate at the Institute of Fine Arts at New York University, on her now decade-old idea of a show which would “exhibit a bunch of women who make work about the fantastic or unseen, and their relation to the unseen.” While the lineup of artists has shifted with time, their vision has remained intact, and the three coop­ eratively curated what evolved into Femme Fantastique. Of her own artwork, Park says her inspiration is based on “storytelling, and how language and image are con­ nected.” She is particularly interested in intersections and understandings of different realities, and her work speaks to a realm in which image and narrative can “co-exist.” Inspiration for her work in Femme Fantastique came partially from other cultures. “Different, non-three-dimensional realities are allowed to offer counsel and perspective to the three-dimen­ sional realities” said Park. The use of traditional themes, myths and symbols to complicate such questions of reality dominate the show. Particu­ larly engaging are Wendy Red-Star’s “Seasons” photographs, which use comically kitschy, clichéd settings and costumes to examine Native American cultural identity, provok­ ing questions of how stereotypes can come to function as a form of common socio-cultural “reality.” Such reliance on memory and folklore to present contemporary feminist interpretations offers a new way of looking at how history is told, albeit one that hearkens back to much older cultural forms of oral and visual storytelling. While such forms of relating history have traditionally been subjugated to more typical writ­ ten histories, Solis sees the artists of Femme Fantastique as bearers of the old way. “{We are] bringing back to life the NEW AUSTIN LOCATION! 6 8 0 0 B u r n e t R o a d Minutes From Campus « T C H IN - $ 3 9 * * tradition of storytelling as a promo­ tion of personal and shared history,” said Solis. A further nod to atypical cultural history is presented in Joan Jonas’ video installation, “Upsidedown and Backwards.” The video, from 1980, is a pioneering look at feminist interpretations of femininity and fairy tale narratives, and features a face-painted, wildly-costumed Jonas reading haphazardly mixed lines from folk stories. Although the piece is older than its more contemporary peers in the show, Solis chose Jonas’ work specifically for the way it which it acts as a precursor to and “has a dialogue with” the other pieces. Tb continue their exploration of issues of feminism and the fantas­ tic, Volitant will be presenting the Femme Fantastique film festival, a movie screening taking place Tues­ day nights at the gallery every week for the duration of the show. 'Die films were chosen to represent a wide range of conceptions of femininity, and were all produced by or feature women as their main topic. The films will encourage a con­ tinued dialogue on what it means to weave concepts of feminism, storytelling and multiple realities and histories. In keeping with the HOUSTONIANS: GOING HOME FOR THE WEEKEND JU S T GOT A LOT CHEAPER! G E T PIC KED U P AT CAMPUS! FULL FACE-$129! Offers Expire 10/31/07 For Women and Men of all skin colors WHY SHAVE? Free Consultation 1-866-403-0300 Luxury motorcoach service provided by Kerrville Bus Co./Coach USA. 4 daily departures to Houston on Thursdays & Fridays from Dobie Mall (1 1 :0 0 am, 1:00 pm, 2 :3 0 pm, 5:10 pm) 5 daily return departures from downtown Houston, 7 days a week. 1 Buy tickets in advance or just minutes before departure at FUNNY PAPERS, located on the upper level of Dobie Mall. 1 Student discount fares: $ 3 0 round trip $ 2 0 one-way (Austin to Houston only) www.smoothsolutions.net w w w .iRideKBC.com or call 5 1 2 .3 4 5 .6 7 8 9 Fares and departure times sub¡ect to change without notice. Performer Amelia Winger- Bearskin speaks to the audi­ ence on the opening night of the Femme Fantastique art show at the Volitant Gallery Sept 28. John Lucas Daily Texan Staff show’s theme, such a discussion can help, in Solis’ words, “bring to light the impact and importance of reach­ ing into the fantastical worlds of our unconscious and creating something both familiar and bizarre th at is meant to be explored and shared.” The Where ft The WMn Femme Fantastique Volitant Gallery 320 Congress Avenue Through November 10 (HIGHLAND 1 0 | 100% STADIUM MATHS BARGAIN M A I NOTICE: No o n c u n o k r 18 ■ YIAMS o r A O I WILL. BK A U O W B D IN TM« THKATRB ON M B ■ F r id a y * f t S a t u r d a y * HüéSB 1 AFTER 7 PM WITHOUT AM A D U k T l ■" ’ ?•«> a »o s e p> w t »o 7 ** •»•** giffl TMUE G A M E RLAN<«.» $ n m m 4 » 1189 m í /u i ' . n a \%\ i 80 . p e V I L : EXTINCTION ,«> t IS 9 GOOD LUCK C H U C K <*. r.i’t i i . w w / . m ^ A g m n i M r " é T h u . S u n . 12:3» 8;*» T M lO 1Q E A ST E R N P R O M IS E S on 7 m j,? urn s* 3 : 1 0 T O Y U M A on rts %-8%iS°4 m W-ao THE B RA V E O N Eim Thu 12:00 2 38 5.00 7 36 lO m FVi -Sfffctg* S U IiH . he Sun. t l ;3S i OS A.36 7 05 9.3» T H E S E E K E R : THE D A R K IS R IS IN G ira) Sun 10 AO 1 2 AO 2 60 6.00 7 10 9.70 AO Showtime* for Thursday, 10/4 thru Sunday, 10i7 » S p e c ia l E n g a g e m e n t: No Pnst>e<, C o up o ns Tickets available online at GALAX V'H EATRES, :om Examining race and politics in the Black Arts Festival By Natalia Ciolko The Jena Six, Bill O’Reilly and A1 Sharp- ton, Michael Vick and Walgreens — race and politics are as contro­ versial subjects in America today as ever before. Race is front page news, yet we still find it difficult to talk about where it intersects with our fives. The Black Arts Movement Performing Arts Festival is enter­ ing into its second week today, bringing its power to heal, uplift and restore. The festival has al­ ready featured productions by the Urban Ballet Theater (New York), Uprise! Productions (Austin) and the Dance Company of Spelman College (Atlanta, Georgia), pre­ senting what could be called the shape of dance to come. The Universes, a quartet of epic proportions, have brought their The Where & The When Incognito Boyd Vance Theatre Thursday at 8 p.m. Spoken Word Caravan feat Chandra Washington, Zell Miller III The Off Center Friday at 8 p.m. Soulfest Kenny Dorham's Backyard Saturday at 6 p.m. personal hymns to the stage, de­ livered in a blend of song, poetry and theater. Tbnight, Chicago art­ ist Michael Fosberg will perform his one-man show, titled “Incog­ nito,” which brings his own racial identity into question. The play is the story of Mr. Fosberg’s discovery th at changed everything he knew about his history, his family, and his social identity. At the age of 32, Mr. Fosberg discovered his biological father — who is African-Ameri­ can. Now. a lifetime of “being a white guy” is turned on its head. Tb add to his surprise, he discov­ ers that his great-grandfather was an all-star pitcher for the St. Louis Stars, and his great-great- grandfather was in the famous 54th Calvary Regiment of the Civil War. Mr. Fosberg performs the show on college circuits, following each performance with an open discus­ sion to allow the audience to react and talk about the subject m atter of the play. “It’s difficult for people to talk about race. If I am an African- American, what does th at make race? Is it about color, heritage, nature, nurture? White people don’t have to think about race, while black people are faced with it everyday,” said Fosberg. Local spoken-word m asters Chandra W ashington and Zell Miller III are well-equipped to hold down the show Friday night, which will set the stage for Saturday night’s blow out: MESMERIZING! i m : i m k r e -fot U4r, «rV.C0M a RYAN REYNOLDS HOPE DAVIS T H E N IN 9 S Written ond Diiected by JOHN AUGUST L0OKF0RTHENINES.C0M ■ N O W ! PLAYING! SOUTH LAMAR 1120 South Lam ar (512) 476-1320 birdsbarbershop.com Mildred Ruiz performs onstage with her group, The Universes, as part of the Black Arts Movement Festival. Joe Buglew icz | Daily Texan Staff Soul F est 2007. S aturday ’s show is going down in Kenny D orham ’s Backyard, right next to the Victory Grill, which is proving to be one of th e pre­ m iere spots for real A ustin nightlife. Smooth sax player Kenny Dorham will perform all night long w ith Kyle Turner, Michael Ward, Althea Rene and Urban Soul. Tickets available at http:/ / www.proartscolletive.com. is G U N E R W ALK in, R O C K out. 9 9 ' T Birds Barbershop. Now twice as nice. Birds North 6800 Burnet @ 2222ish 512-454-1200 7 days a week W alk in or call ahead Birds South 2110 S. Lamar @ Oltorf 512-442-8800 7 days a week W alk in or call ahead Essential Albums from the Meat Puppets Not surprising for a band with more then a quarter century's worth of experience under their collective belts, the Meat Puppets lay claim to a lengthy and detour-heavy discography. In prepa­ ration for their show Friday night, DT Weekend has cut through their output to lay out the three albums most essential to understatuiing the Meat Puppets and appreciating their opening set. since 2000, an d the first to feature C ris K irkw ood since 1995's No Joke!, Rise Up To Your Knees is a su rp risin gly effective and listenable return to form for the grunge rock pioneers. Striking a solid balance betw een the sp are sou n d of their earlier recordings an d the m ore p olish ed m id-1990s alb u m s, Rise Up To Your Knees' greatest strength s are its solid choru ses and sim ple, charm ing m elodies. It's a far cry from their strongest w ork, b u t as the m ost recent and m ost them atically refreshing of the P u ppets' ou tp u t, it's essential listening. Too High To Die 1994 London Records Their g re a te st m ain stream su c c e ss — thanks to a w elcom e bit of exp osu re on N irv a n a 's "M T V U n p lu g g e d " sp e ­ cial — Too High To Die is also the M eat P u p p ets' m ost accessible w ork, and a great starting point for explorin g their entire d iscography. The album went gold , and it's not hard to see why — the radio hit "B ack w ater" alone, with its d istin c­ tive riffs an d catchy choruses, justified the brisk sales. Their second m ajor label releases is also load ed with a solid v ari­ ety of tunes, from psychedlic country on "S h in e " to A p p alach ian stom p on "C ornin' D o w n ." Up On The Sun 1985 SST Records The P u p p ets' third release attem pts to blend the p u n k /th ra sh elem ents of their first albu m w ith the m ore country-influ­ enced sou n d of their second, largely su c­ ceeding in the process. The son gw ritin g is m ore focu sed , the p layin g m ore polished — if still raw enough to connect where necessary — and the vo cals m ore sooth­ ing. F eatu rin g an in stru m en tal, "S eal W hales" and som e m ore funk-influenced outings, like "B u ck eth ead ," Up On The Sun also offered early evidence of the range the M eat P u p p ets even tually devel­ oped. True fan s will argue over whether this album or its eq u ally-po pu lar p red e­ cessor, Meat Puppets II, d eserve "m aste r­ piece" statu s, but no one can argu e that Up On The Sun is a rock solid outing with so n gs that continue to resonate. —Patrick Caldwell Rise Up To Your Knees 2007 Anodyne Records The M eat P u p p ets' first stu dio release It's a testament to the enduring spirit of their era that two of the most essential bands in alternative rock are able to share a bill, sell out marquee venues and m ake profits thanks to revisionist history. I guess the only downside to the resurgence is the sad reality that Curt Kirkwood will never be able to give another interview without being asked about Kurt Cobain, heroin and his brother's ills. "It happens, I'm just used to it. Someone just told me they're about to put out the Unplugged DVD. I'll always have a place for Kurt in my heart." The Where & The When The Meat Puppets w/ Sonic Youth Stubb's Barbecue — Friday Doors at 7 p.m. Tickets $28 ' ;■ ........ mmwm0 ‘ v , yhyrd Skynyro Lyle Lovett and His large Band • Trace Adkins Dierks Bentley • Gary Allan • Robert Earl Keen • Jack Ingram Los Lonely Boys • Orive-By Truckers • The Wreckers • The Flatianders Mirando Lambert • Kevin Fowler • Eli Young Bond • Chris Cagle • Craig Morgan Bruce and Charlie Robison • Heartland • Reckless Kelly • Eric Church • And Many, Many More! By R am o n Ram irez In five bullet points, here's w hy the Meat Puppets matter: • They pioneered a counter-cultural revolution — grunge. • They served as a flagship for SST Records, the American underground label that birthed Husker Du and the Minutemen. • Bands and artists like Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr., Soundgarden, Pavement and Beck worshipped them. • They're responsible for the best songs on Nirvana's legendary MTV Unplugged album. • After 21 years of all the combustible factors knorwn to disintegrate bands, they're back with their best album in ten years and a reinvigorated, soberer lineup. The fifth point is not to be taken lightly. The ‘ Phoenix-bred, Austin- transplanted Puppets are survivors. Never mind the sex, drugs and rock roll, their legacy as burned-out junkies w as nearly cemented in December of 2003 after a torturing string of tragedies. "The focus [of interviews] keeps coming back to my brother," singer- guitarist Curt Kirkwood says of his younger sibling and sideman, Cris. For good reason, Meat Puppet woes are precisely why V H l's "Behind the M usic" series needs a resurrection. The events are masterfully detailed in David Holthouse's Phoenix New Times article, "Shooting Star." Here's the mandatory digest version: Their Tempe, Arizona residen­ cy, a house near the Arizona State University Cam pus, had long served as a haven of creativity until the mid-90s. The lights went out after the Nirvana money came in (the U nplugged suc­ cess trickled down to the Puppets, finding them with a gold record and much-needed national notoriety) and Cris subsequently stopped playing bass and forged an addiction to crack and heroin, the article states. Then a d ose friend and Cris' wife both overdosed and died. Curt left Arizona and m oved to Austin, leaving Cris to fend for himself. Things culmi­ nated at the end of 2003 when Cris reportedly binged car heroin, attacked a security guard, and ended up in jail with two bullets lodged in his spine courtesy of said guard's colleagues. Curt has been a solid solo entity since the Puppets halted production, but the replacement players never captured the chemistry of classics like Up On the Sun (see sidebar), and original drummer, Derrick Bostrom, has resorted to running a tell-all Meat Puppets blog. "I guess [Bostrom] has some intel­ lectual stake in it," said Kirkwood, "You know, whatever — he hasn't been involved since like '95. He works at Whole Foods. He doesn't put any­ thing relevant up there. He doesn't play drum s by his own election." Needless to say, the notion of a full- on reunion hardly seemed necessary or probable. But as time healed wounds (bringing Bostrom back into the fold still hasn't worked out, though), the pieces suddenly fell back into place. In early 2006, a MySpace bulletin shook up the base: "Question for a l l ! Would the origi­ nal line up of the Meat Puppets inter­ est anyone ? Feedback is good — do you want a reunion!?" "That w as kind a funny," Kirkwood said, "It w as just my daughter ran­ domly asking the question. She runs our MySpace; she had no idea I was planning [a reunion]. I just wanted to make another record." Years of residency in South Austin fueled and shaped Kirkwood's writ­ ing. Able to stand back and absorb his world, Kirkwood's creative freedom spilled into Rise to Your Knees. Though it'd be well over a year before the infa­ m ous post netted a result, the album's backbone material was completed in five days. "We seem to work better on small budgets," Kirkwood said. "We just used Pro Tools. It's all fake, no real bass or guitar amps. It's crap in terms of the message being the medium, it doesn't matter what you play." Without limiting himself to purist philosophy, or being held back by creative differences ("Cris doesn't care, Ted joined late; I played drums on half the shit anyways."), Kirkwood was faced with the task of simply satisfy­ ing his tastes. "All I have is a general sense of what m y peer group wants to hear. I love not having to think about what the kids wanna hear," he said. More importantly, Cris and Curt Kirkwood are physically able to share a stage now. Alternative legends have survived the fallout; living to recount the dram a on stages, on wax, opening for Sonic Youth. "It's amazing, I wasn't holding my breath for it," said Kirkwood of the improbable resurfacing. "Sonic Youth opened for us in New York back in '82. It's a good matchup; the irony of it all is this isn't accidental, they're really nice people." Curt and Cris Kirkwood and Ted Marcus of the Meat Puppets. Now reunited after Cris' long fight with heroin, the Meat Puppets open for Sonic Youth at Stubb's Friday night. Joseph Cultice | Courtesy of The Meat Puppets Austin’s Lions - king of the dive bars By Ramon Ramirez From left to right: Jake Perlman, Matt Drenlk, Trevor Sutcliffe and Austin Caim an of Lions debut their new album at E m o ’s tonight. '"p estle d between two of the I I most prominent, iconic I ^ ^ 1 music venues in Tfexas, ^ The Red Eyed Fly is a grimy little shack. Its scummy quali­ ties are accentuated when juxta­ posed with Stubb’s and Emo’s. If you didn’t know better, you’d pass it off as a skuzzy bar with limited booze selection because the live music entrance is behind a glass door by the men’s room. The stage lay behind a prohibi- tion-era trap door. The bouncer wears dark shades despite the fact it’s been four hours since sunset and has a “guest list” entirely comprised of post-it notes. Walking through said entrance is akin to passing through a portal. A demonic gateway into the layer; as if you’ve just ar­ rived at the final boss of a side-scroll­ ing, 16-bit Super Nintendo game. Make no mistake: There’s some­ thing in the air. Ten minutes later and Austin’s Lions are spilling out their righteous retro grooves, bathing patrons with waves of reverb, thick chords and thicker hair. Matter of fact, all four of these dudes sport shags and locks that would’ve demanded spandex and neon pants in 1985. The bassist’s brown leather boots match his brown leather jacket and handle bar mustache, all three worn with a calculated irony that seems lost on no one except a bearded, gro­ tesquely obese biker. His approving devil horns signal vindication. Are they serious? Across the street, Stubb’s pre­ sented an evening with Jamie Cul- lum. Ferns of smokey, groove-laced, British jazz are being assaulted by these underground sounds. Rock prevails. Trophy’s is a complete dive. It may be located on South Congress Avenue, Austin’s hipster haven, but Trophy’s is considerably farther south; there’s frankly nothing “hip” about the establishment unless you’re into frozen meats and cheeses. Across the street there’s a worn down middle school. We all used to play in youth basketball tournaments here during the late 90s; the dread locked forward that burned you for a triple-double would drive home after games. A strip club is blocks away. This is an ideal place from which to start a revolutionary band. Or at least, one that seriously brings the ruckus. Decades from now, it’s easy to envision a cellophane documen­ tary about Lions’ blue collar origins and the pivotal role this gritty bar and grill had in molding their rough- edged tracks. The Red Eyed Fly gig was last night; Matt Drenik is still walking it off. Drenik’s wide, sincere eyes make him the best-looking Lion, which is convenient because he’s the singer. He offers representatives of the rock press free beer; with this move Dre­ nik explains his close ties to Trophy’s (he books its talent) and the band’s straight-forward origins. “We basically were given three weeks to put together a band and a new set,” Drenik said, “We came up with 10 songs, no covers, just straight up rock ‘n roll.” After scraping together a network of players down for the cause, Lions were bom. Due to the general finan­ cial limitations new bands meet, Drenik and his cohorts found refuge at Trophy’s. “Dave is basically the town drunk,” said drummer Jake Perl­ man. Dave is also the owner and operator of Trophy’s. It’s impossible to imagine a more ideal candidate to run this place. “The only place I knew of [to rehearse] was this weird spot up here,” said Drenik, “He was wasted "There's a lot of classic rock in our songs. But there's also lots of varied tastes; it's what makes these guys so much fun to play with." Matt Drenik, Vocalist and guitarist, Lions and gave us the keys.” The lounge at Trophy’s may as well be the Smatra-era Copa Cabana com­ pared to its upstairs hole. Neverthe­ less, the quartet wrote and recorded a self-released gem of an album in an efficiency apartment marked with layers of cigarette ash, broken brown bottles and diseased critters. “There’s lots of classic rock in our songs,” said Drenik, “But there’s also lots of varied tastes; it’s what makes these guys so fun to play with.” While Lions are one'of the Austin’s hardest outfits, they’re far from gimmicky goons with drop-D tuned Ibanezes. When Austin Caiman, a man who shreds in bare feet and painted toes, rips into a bridge, his artsy (some would argue ‘dirty hip­ pie’) approach is impossible to miss. “I listen to lots of Ornette Cole­ man and Coltrane,” said Caiman, “I spray paint jazz fusion into my solos.” Lions don’t seem to give a hoot how they re branded, but adjectives like “heavy” and “brooding” suit them just fine. Still, with unex­ pected national success of bands like Wolfmother and The Darkness, the classic rock record is suddenly a profitable entity. But national atten­ tion isn’t possible, is it? “I think it’s possible,” said Caiman. “We have a lot more to offer than a lot of those contrived garage rockers.” “We’re not wearing suits or dating scenester chicks,” added Perlman, “This is what we’d wear on stage.” Contrary to Sprite’s advertising, image is everything. No m atter how much this band enjoys their working class aesthetic and laughs off the topic, their bass player is wearing an ironic ‘Member’s Only jacket and has the kind of facial hair Freddy Mercury could only dream of growing. “We saw Wolfmother last spring,” said Perlman, “They were real pretty, primed for MTV. I think their songs are cool, but you can tell how much thought went into their image.” Trevor Sutcliffe was the afore­ mentioned mustachioed bassist. It is his ‘stache at the center of the Lions Courtesy of Adrian Pearlman logo; it’s becoming an icon, a band mascot. Sutcliffe’s mustache rep­ resents the glory of yesteryear and youth; it also marks the wisdom and experience age brings. It is a call to arms, a symbol of defiance towards the materialistic culture of todays paper-thin and soulless industry. It’s a rallying cry for four brothers who bet the house on a self-booked national tour. “The band supports itself but we’re stuck with day jobs,” said Perl­ man, “After this tour I’m probably still working at Affordable Sound.” “I can wash a mean dish,” said Sutcliffe, “With a little elbow grease, we make it work.” Through random ties (T m from the Bay Area, so I can go to old contacts and book shows,” Sutcliffe says), word of mouth and cross-coun­ try networks, Lions frequently take on the continental U.S. and land major showcases with powerhouse labels like Roadrunner. Where has the band found the biggest cluster of supporters? “Wichita, Kansas dude,” said Perl­ man, “We’re huge in Wichita.” With cocky swagger in place, four men who brashly carry them ­ selves with the T m better than you” bravado of a frat boy will be making noise for years to come the only way they know how: loudly, proudly, with badass facial hair, a self-aware sense of humility and arrogance to spare. “Even when we’re on autopilot,” said Sutcliffe, “Our shows are liver them 50% of other bands out there.” Lions play their CD release show tonight at E m o’s. Doors open O c to b e r 4 ,2 0 0 7 music page 9 Local stars making Milwaukee famous since 2004 “I haven’t been this excited about anything since the first time I got on a roller coaster.” If you’ve ever heard WMMFs sound, then you can easily infer why he’s so thrilled. Hailed with reviews from all over the country, from Billboard to Rolling Stone, WMMFs second release is certain to succeed, and perhaps this record will gener­ ate the attention th a t they have for so long deserved. Aside from their alluring, sound- busting dynamics, even the band’s musical philosophy is refreshing. They have a true desire to be uni­ versal in the delivery of their craft, hoping to attract people of every age and of every musical taste. “We don’t want to alienate any­ body,” said Kingcaid. “W hat we want to do with music is bring everybody together.” P tE Z G A L . C I / V E M / 1 S The Where & The When W hat M ade M ilw aukee Fam ous The Parish Thursday and Friday Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets $10 ¡ A L A M O O R A F T H O U S E C I N E M A — D I N N E R - D R I N K S - M O V I E S • E V E N T S — THE DARJEELING LIMITED ^ FEAST .# P k An authentic Indian te a se # prepared by Chef John Bullington Weds, Oct 17tht f Austin quintet What Made Milwaukee Famous returns to Austin for a two-night stand at the Parish Thursday and Friday nights. The band plans to debut new material off of their sophomore album, due in 2008. K a trin a P e rry | D aily Texan Staff cruffy, sarcastic and stylish — w hat more could you w ant from a five-man band? As the members of W hat Made Milwaukee Famous stroll into S The Long Branch Inn bar on 11th Street, it is im portant to note their humorous vibe from the outset. First, these Austin locals give hearty handshakes as, one by one, they introduce themselves before lining up for the camera. Ju s t watching these guys try to stand still for a photo shoot is an entertaining show all its own. Jittering and laughing, cracking jokes and drinking — who would have guessed so much could go on when you’re supposed to be standing still? Obviously, these guys do not fall into the boring stereotype of preten­ tious young artists you sometimes rub elbows with inside the indie music world. They’re authentic, fun- loving musicians who can’t help but smile. Leaning against a pool table, all wear some combination of button down pearl snaps and worn out jeans — which they declared was an unintentional blunder — and all hold a cold drink in their hands. Clearly, they’ve been spending quite a bit of time together lately. Their latest tour brings them back home tonight, as the band debuts new material during a two-mght stand at the Parish Thursday and Friday. Sometimes we assume th at the By Cassy Dorff music we hear acts as a model clearly reflecting the individual personalities behind the instru­ ments. Perhaps we envision a confession-splurging lyricist to be the withdrawn writer, coffee shop- type guy. Maybe we are quick to imagine th at the insane, absolutely mind-blowing drum rhythms could only be delivered from the hands of a bizarre, crazed young man. The truth is something else. First, in walks bassist John Farmer, who is eager to chit chat and relax a little. He quickly intro­ duces the newest addition to the band, guitar player Jason Davis, an addition Farmer is quick to sing the praises of. “[Davis] is not a replacement, but an addition to the band,” said Farmer. “He’ll help relieve some of the guitar pressure off of the others.” Davis spent his younger days with none other than lead singer Micheál Kingcaid. “We were in a band together when I was 14,” said Kingcaid. Years later, they’d find them­ selves together in WMMF, a band whose name came to Kingcaid in a flash of inspiration. “I heard a song about Milwaukee, and I realized th at’s Mike King­ caid! Now the rest is history,” said Kingcaid. Once everyone is content with the introductions and all the goofy poses used during the photo shoot, and content with their beverage of choice, we step outside the bar to enjoy a little calmer setting. WMMF independently released their debut album, Trying Tb Never Catch Up, in 2004. After brisk sales and considerable interest — which landed the band a spot on the Austin City Limits TV show, making them one of the few unsigned acts to ever play the acclaimed program — they were approached by Barsuk Records at South By Southwest. Now resid­ ing on the same label as Death Cab for Cutie, they’ve been touring and getting ready for the Spring 2008 release of their second album. When the conversation turns to the topic of touring, the band reflects on their experiences by im­ mediately jumping into a disorga­ nized collection of inside jokes from which the only thing an outsider can comprehend is the mention of a few cities here and there. "Iburing is sometimes grueling,” said Kingcaid. “But its fun, you know, when kids th at you’ve never even seen before are into your stuff and singing along.” As for that upcoming album, the band will debut new material tonight at The Parish. They’re like a troupe of giddy kids waiting for Christmas. “It’s going to be bigger, better faster — I just think it is going to be really hu/nongous,” said Kingcaid. '• y x . v s A/ 2 ty £ >. -d 'X . . r r a 13 a iis i a re n k ■35 S A T S T A S S h f c Y L A N E : k s r a n m a b e M C - F A N D A N G C 366» Adv. Tir on SMa WE 0WW THE W G HT(R)-C R E C IO * A * . 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Throw in a stage, costumes and set design and you have yourself the critically acclaimed and wildly entertaining production “A Ride with Bob.” Written, directed and performed by Ray Benson — who plays himself — the production leads audiences through a musi­ cal biography of one of the found­ ing fathers of American country music, Bob Wills. The inspiration for the show came to Mr. Benson two years ago and has taken off ever since. “We realized 2005 was going to be the anniversary of Bob Wills’ birthday,” said Benson. “We had done a few tribute albums for Bob in the 1990s and were wondering w hat we could do next.” That next step, Benson real­ ized, was to spread his apprecia­ tion for Bob Wills’ planting Texas’ musical roots. “The first thing I always con­ sider in doing things is entertain­ ment, first and foremost,” said Benson. “I also want to inform — but you have to be careful not to preach or lecture.” Replacing classrooms and pulpits with theaters and stages, Benson has set out to show audi­ ences “the importance of [Bob Wills’] music and his place in history more than anything.” Opening night was especially emotional for Benson. “It was one of the most emo­ tional moments of my life,” said Benson. “I had tears in my eyes realizing how good it was, how the audience loved it.” From th at moment on, he has seen his show bridge generations, from the grandparents who lis­ tened to Bob Wills’ music to their children and grandchildren who enjoy Asleep at the Wheel. “W hat I wanted to do was rediscover the music of th at era: the 20s, 30s and 40s — besides doing our own reinterpretation,” said Benson. This reinterpreta­ tion has ignited tlje success of “A Ride With Bob,” but has also been a challenge, said Benson. “It’s harder to interpret because you’re compared to the original,” said Benson. “You have to do it better or different.” Even with his long list of cre­ dentials th a t includes three dozen albums, nine Grammy Awards and the 2004 title of Texan State Musician, Benson still said this musical genre presented new hurdles for him. “There are a few things you’ve got to learn on no m atter what the discipline,” said Benson. “It has its nuances and skill sets. With the band, I get to walk around, turn around — do anything. Playing a character, although it’s myself, is a part. You have to know what to do with your hands. With a play, it’s precision and coordination.” Proof Mr. Benson has m astered these skills is found in the affirm­ ing reaction of the audience. "[Opening night] was one of the most emotional moments of my life. I had tears in my eyes realizing how good it was, how the audience loved it." Ray Benson, m usician “I’ve had older people come up to the stage and say, ‘I was there, you brought me back to the times,’” said Benson. Since its beginning, this production has been enjoying rave reviews, sold out audiences and standing ovations. Lead by Benson, Asleep at the Wheel performs all of Bob’s best songs including “San Antonio Rose,” “Faded Love,” “Cherokee Maiden” and “Take Me Back to Tulsa* Benson’s goal is simple: “Get on stage and have people laugh, cry and clap.” The Where & The When A Ride With Bob The Paramount Theatre 713 Congress Avenue Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m. Tickets available at http://www.austintheatre.org ibove, The cast of "A Ride With Bob" blend theater nd music to create a performance piece biography i r /M m t r \ i l o n o n r i R n h YA/illc Left, Asleep At The Wheel front man and local country fixture Ray Benson, surrounded by smoke and stage lights, addresses the audience during a somber moment. Benson wrote and directed "A Ride With Bob," in which he plays himself. Courtesy of Asleep at the Wheel October 4 ,2 0 0 7 food pa«0 11 Pizza soars at the FlyingTomato By Lauren Carter A s a general rule, college students are lazy. We take our time, we pro­ crastinate and we don’t like to travel too far to do too much of anything. However, sometimes when it’s worth it, we make exceptions. One exception that I encourage all pizza fans to take is the trek out to Joseph’s Restaurant in Westlake. At first glance, you might not even realize that Joseph’s is there. It’s in the rear of a strip mall and well con­ cealed behind tall oaks that shade the expansive wooden deck. The inside continues the outdoors-y theme with hardwood floors, wooden booths and a high airy ceiling, all of which makes Joseph’s feel a little more dressed up than your average pizza haunt. However, despite the elevated interior, the atmosphere is definitely casual. Customers order at a counter and your “waiter” is merely the person responsible for finding your food in the kitchen and bringing it to your table. Beverages are self serve and no one stops by just to “check and see how everything is.” However, in defense of the low-key service, it suits the envi­ ronment and is far from neglectful. Once you’ve reached the counter (a line usually builds around prime din­ ing hours) and it comes time to order, start your meal off with the spinach and artichoke dip ($6.99). Usually a very hit-or-miss item, Joseph’s pulls off this popular appetizer flawlessly. Punctuated by juicy artichokes and fresh spinach, the parmesan is well- melted and nutty, complemented by a rich cream cheese coating and the acidic kick of lemon juice. Seasoned with oregano and served hot, the accompanying flatbread is simultane­ ously doughy on the inside and crispy on the outside, a perfect compliment to the creamy dip. After gorging yourself on bread and dip, make some room and move on to one (or several) of Joseph’s gourmet pizzas, ranging in size from personal (8-inch) to feeds-a-family (14-inch). Relatively standard in their offenng8, at least as far as gourmet pizzas are concerned, Joseph’s stands out in its ability to prepare them well. With their thin crust pizzas that are dense and moist without being soggy to their spicy, tangy sauces and high quality cheeses and toppings, Joseph’s makes a damn good pizza. If you’re into the flavors of the Feu East, give the Thai Chicken a try. With its hot and creamy peanut sauce, melted whole milk mozzarella and chicken topped with shaved sliv­ ers of sweet carrots, cool bean sprouts and cilantro sprigs, this pizza is perfect for those who can never make Celebrating 41 years in Austin! Q u a lity C ostu m es & A c c e ss o r ie s • Theatrical M ake-up • C olored H airspray • W igs' W igs1 W igs' • Eyelashes, Gitter, M asks • C orsets, Fishnets, L eotards • Men s, Women's &r Children's • Rhinestones, Boas, Feathers • Berets, Top Hat-. Derbys, etc • Suspenders, Crinolines • A ssorted 1 ong &r Short Gloves 1609 E. R iverside Dr. • 1 1/2 B lock s E ast of IH-35 448-0736 or 448-1079 • Open M on-Sat 10:30-6, Sun 1-6 Flying Tomato cook William Burcham sp o o n s sauce into a pan in preparation for another of the pizzeria's acclaimed pies. P e te r F r a n k lin | Daily Texan Staff up their mind between Asian takeout and ordering a pizza. For those who would rather travel to the Salt Lick than a pizza parlor, go for the Eyes of Ttexas Barbecue Special. With smoky, rich barbecue sauce, melted mozzarella, roasted chicken, red onion slices and jalapeno pieces, this pizza finds a balance between sweet and spicy. Vegetarians should opt for the Pesto Goat Cheese Supreme. With fresh basil pesto sauce, tangy goat cheese melted between layers of moz­ zarella and long strips of marinated portabella mushrooms, this pizza is an excellent meatless alternative. If things that sound weird in theory but work in practice are more your style, try the Rosemary Chicken and Roasted Potato pizza. The strong garden herb taste, combined with a white wine, lemon and garlic sauce and topped with roasted chicken, sweet caramelized onions and potatoes that are sliced paper thin and cooked to resemble chips, make a seemingly disastrous idea taste both delicious and familiar. In addition to top notch flavor pairings, another thing that Joseph’s excels in is their ability to make personal pizzas identical in taste to their larger counterparts. All too often the smaller pies in restaurants are slightly burnt and dominated by too much crust and hardly any sauce or toppings. The mini pizzas at Joseph’s are flavorful, crispy and proportionate to the large versions, making them an excellent option for the solitary diner. While both the pizzas and appe­ tizers were excellent, I was disap­ pointed by the pasta offerings at Joseph’s. The bowtie pasta that went along with a “fire roasted red pepper and roasted garlic cream sauce” was miles away from al dente and instead crossed over to realm of mushy and limp. While the accompanying sauce was decent, albeit a little watery, sauce and pasta was all there was to the dish and consequently, about a third of the way through, the monotony of each bite left everyone unenthusiastic and unimpressed. However, this was the only pasta we sampled and with a shorter cooking time on the bowties, the dish could be much improved. So next time you and your entou­ rage are debating between Conan’s, Mangia or Austin’s Pizza to satisfy a pizza craving, skip the familiar. Instead, hop on Mo-Pac and make the long windy drive down Bee Caves Road to Joseph’s, where you can kick back on the deck with a round of icy beers and some seriously good pizza. The Wltere & The When The Flying Tomato Kitchen at Joseph's Restaurant 3638 Bee Caves Road (512) 329-6888 ♦ f f t ! 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