The Brave New Books bookstore on Guadalupe Street has started to ad- vertise for a pain-reliev- ing drug called kratom, which has been banned in several states. According to the Nation- al Institute on Drug Abuse, kratom is the name of a na- tive tree species in South- east Asia that has leaves with mind-altering opioid compounds. The leaves are consumed directly or brewed into a tea to serve as a mood upper, pain reliever and aphrodisiac. However, on Aug. 30, 2016, the Drug Enforce- ment Administration filed a notice to classify kratom as a nationwide Schedule I substance, the most re- strictive drug category, which includes drugs such as heroin, LSD and mari- juana, according to CNN. The DEA has since backed down from the ban be- cause of public opposition, but kratom is still illegal in seven states, including Louisiana and Alabama. Bookstore manag- er John Bush runs Brave New Books with his wife and said the store has sold kratom for about two years. The couple started marketing to students be- cause they wanted to pro- vide a natural alternative to caffeine and Adderall. “We’ve had a lot of stu- dents come down, and everybody that has tak- en it has spoken highly of it,” Bush said. “There’s a lot of people who take it instead of going out binge drinking.” Bush said 50 to 75 stu- dents have bought kratom since they started mar- keting the drug as a study aid, and he has been taking kratom regularly for stress and mental focus for the past seven months. Lucas Hill, clinical as- sistant professor of health outcomes and pharmacy practice, said the DEA ref- erenced 15 deaths that were attributed to kratom when it released the notice, but in 14 of those 15 deaths, there was some other rec- reational drug present in the person’s body. “I don’t have evidence and have not been able to find evidence that sub- stantiates that kratom is effective for anything like pain relief and drug de- pendence,” Hill said. “I also don’t have a ton of evidence that it’s harmful.” Name: 5345/Dobie Twenty21; Width: 60p0; Depth: 2 in; Color: Process color; Ad Number: 53451SG event addresses mental illnessesChase Karacostas | Daily Texan StaffFreshman Michael Follis shares his struggles with maintaining his mental health during a Student Government Story Night. SYSTEMGov. Abbott announces new regents selectionsBy Jenan Taha@jenan_a_tahaBy Anusha Lalani@anusha_lalaniCAMPUSTuesday, January 24, 2017@thedailytexanfacebook.com/dailytexanServing the University of Texas at Austin community since 1900dailytexanonline.com bit.ly/dtvidSPORTS PAGE 6COMICS PAGE 7LIFE&ARTS PAGE 8SG page 2REGENTS page 3CITYBrave New Books promotes kratom drug saleSTATEFiled bills attempt to amend gun legislationBy Kayla Meyertons@keymeyertonsKRATOM page 2GUNS page 3By Claire Allbright@claireallbrightStudents opened up about their mental illness- es, dismissing common myths and encouraging others to de-stigmatize is- sues such as anxiety and depression, at an event held Monday evening by Student Government. Rhetoric and writing sophomore Dauphine Sizer teared up speak- ing about overcoming her severe recurrent major depressive disorder. “It no longer needs to fill the darkest corner of my soul,” Sizer said. “I started weekly therapy. Words can- not express what it has done for me.” Ten students spoke at the event, sharing their experi- ences with ADHD, anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. Advertising senior An- drew Byrne dismissed peers who believe his ADHD is an asset. “Every morning I take 50 milligrams of poison just to get me through my day,” By- rne said. “(I) would love to not need that crutch, and a lot of people don’t seem to realize that.” Design freshman Nad- er Sadoughi, who also has ADHD, encouraged the au- dience to avoid conforming to the expectations of others. “I decided that I didn’t need to change my brain to fit a career I was studying for somebody else; I need- ed to find a career to fit me,” Gov. Greg Abbott an- nounced his three ap- pointees for the UT Sys- tem Board of Regents Monday, which includes the recently retired state Sen. Kevin Eltife, R-Tyler. Abbott’s announce- ment comes as the terms of three regents are due to expire in February. The outgoing regents include Alex Cranberg, Brenda Pejovich and Wallace Hall, with the first two retiring regents support- ing Hall in his review of the UT System and its ad- mission process. Abbott’s selection made the UT board the only university to have all of its depart- ing regents replaced with new ones. Abbott’s addition- al appointees include Rad Weaver, CEO of the University-owned Mc- Combs Partners, and Janice Longoria, the for- mer vice chair of the UT System board. The new regents’ terms will become effective Feb. 1 after the Senate approves them. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who is the president of the upper chamber, said he is in fa- vor of Abbott’s choice of Eltife, according to the Texas Tribune. “In the Senate, Kev- in built a reputation as someone who demanded accountability and trans- parency in Government,” Patrick said in a state- ment. “That philosophy will serve him well as a re- gent. I will be supportive of his nomination.” Eltife served in the Senate from March 25, Jessica Joseph | Daily Texan StaffTwo visitors take pictures with their dog at Castle Hill on Monday afternoon. Also called the Hope Outdoor Gallery, it is a public space to display creative talents. FRAMES featured photo thedailytexanSeveral of the approx- imately 45 pieces of fire- arm-related legislation filed since Nov. 14, 2016 pertain to open carry and campus carry legislation. Campus carry and open carry legislation was signed by Gov. Greg Abbott in June 2015. Now, the 2017 legislative session has the chance to make amendments or additions to these laws. Campus carry Two house bills have been filed that would provide public higher education institutions the ability to opt out of campus carry. HB 282 and HB 391 — filed by Rep. Rafael An- chia, D-Dallas, and Rep. Donna Howard, D-Aus- tin, respectively — would make it a crime to carry a handgun on a cam- pus that has chosen to opt out. Ana Lopez, presi- dent of Students Against Campus Carry, said her People use kratom to get off an addiction from prescription pain killers or to overcome withdraw- al symptoms from heroin, Bush said. “One of our customers was addicted to Percocet for nine years,” Bush said. “Then she discovered kra- tom, and she was able to get off the Percocet with- in four days. It’s stories like that that make me feel really passionate about of- fering it and helping to en- sure that it stays legal here in Texas.” Hill said he is concerned that kratom could be packaged with other drugs to increase potency. “I personally am worried and would worry for my students or my family to use kratom primarily be- cause it could be adul- terated with something,” Hill said. Psychology junior Kelly Abshire, who has taken a class on pharmapsycholo- gy, said she thinks kratom could have potential as a painkiller. “The way that you (over- dose) on things like mor- phine and heroin is that it just represses your respi- ratory system to the point where you stop breath- ing,” Abshire said. “But this drug doesn’t seem to do that.” Hill said he thinks the DEA will definitely make kratom a Schedule I drug in the near future. “The U.S. system of regulating drugs real- ly does not leave space for herbal drugs that are very effective,” Hill said. “If you have much of an effect, you’re likely to have some pretty signif- icant adverse effects or side effects. Herbal med- icines don’t fit into the conventional American medical paradigm.” On Monday, Gov. Greg Abbott denounced Tra- vis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez’s promise to not detain undocument- ed immigrants for depor- tations by federal agents without warrants, ac- cording to the Austin American-Statesman. Abbott’s letter was in response to a video that was released last Friday in which Hernandez said she will not comply with Immi- gration Customs and En- forcement agents without warrants seeking to deport undocumented immigrants booked in local jails come Feb. 1. “It is my policy to focus on local, public priorities and to leave it to feder- al immigration officials to focus on federal im- migration enforcement,” Hernandez said. When Hernandez cam- paigned for sheriff in No- vember, she promised her office would not hold onto undocumented immigrants until ICE agents can detain them. Abbott said in his letter it is Hernandez’s duty to comply with ICE agents to protect public safety. “ICE has an opportuni- ty to collect and remove criminal aliens already in custody before they have the opportunity to commit additional crimes against the citizens we are sworn to protect,” Abbott said in his letter. Abbott said Travis Coun- ty received $1.8 million in grant money last year from the Criminal Justice Divi- sion, one of Abbott’s offices which provides funds for public safety initiatives. Travis County would lose the grant money unless Hernandez reverses her position, Abbott said. “Unless you reverse your policy prior to its effective date, your unilateral deci- sion will cost the people of Travis County money that was meant to be used to protect them,” Abbott said in his letter. In the video, Hernandez said she will only abide by ICE agents who are giv- en a warrant from a judge because detainer requests only ask rather than force local law enforcement to turn them over. Her- nandez said it is uncon- stitutional to hand over undocumented inmates before a trial or after their sentence is over, even with high-profile crimes. “Everyone arrested in Travis County will be treat- ed the same as under the law,” Hernandez said. Executive director Bob Libal of Grassroots Leadership, an advocacy organization championing immigration rights, said he has been waiting for such an official announcement for a policy by Hernandez. “This is a tremendous victory for immigrant com- munity members who have been pushing for years to put an end to the county’s voluntary compliance with immigration detainers of the jail,” Libal said. According to the Tex- as Tribune, former Travis County Sheriff Greg Ham- ilton criticized Hernan- dez’s campaign promise and often complied with ICE agents. Government freshman Vanessa Rodriguez, who is a member of University Leadership Initiative, an organization made up of mostly undocumented stu- dents advocating for im- migrants rights, said Her- nandez’s policy does not completely protect undoc- umented immigrants. “She’s not saying that we’re in a safeguard,” Ro- driguez said. “She does say that certain crimes committed by certain un- documented people will lead into a connection be- tween ICE (and deputies), and so it just protects the most vulnerable people who sometimes get stopped and don’t commit anything really big.” Rodriguez said UT stu- dents often fear their par- ents being deported after being stopped for low-pro- file crimes, and the policy gives students reassurance. “To know that we don’t have to worry about get- ting a call from our par- ents because something happened to them while they were driving back home is something that we find comforting,” Rodriguez said. 2Zoe Fu | Daily Texan fileTravis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez announced that she will not comply with Immi- gration Customs and Enforcement agents without warrants seeking to deport undocu- mented immigrants. 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Eltife said he appreciates Abbott’s selection and will work tirelessly as a regent if approved. “I will work to earn the approval of the Texas Senate and, if confirmed, work hard for the citizens of this state to make sure tax dollars are spent wise- ly in a transparent manner and that we do everything we can to make higher education at the Univer- sity of Texas affordable for Texans,” Eltife said in a statement. Hall requested the Texas Supreme Court to expedite his lawsuit against Chancel- lor Bill McRaven before his term ends next month. The lawsuit involves Hall re- questing to see unredacted student records McRaven gave him in order to make sure the admissions office is not admitting under-quali- fied students based off of powerful connections. REGENTScontinues from page 1Sadoughi said. “My ADHD is an asset of creativity, not a burden of distraction.” Advertising sophomore Garrett Mireles, who is also a member of Student Gov- ernment, said discussion of mental health can be bene- ficial to students taking on new classes. “This first Story Night comes at a pretty oppor- tune time, (when) a lot of people are navigating the beginning of the semester,” Mireles said. “These feel- ings are things that a lot of people experience, and we can use opportunities like this to realize that it’s OK to open up to people.” Gabriella Martinez, a human development and family sciences senior, attended the event to learn more about mental health issues. “A lot of people are afraid of being judged, and they’re afraid to speak up,” Martinez said. “Us as stu- dents, we’re not very open about it.” Psychology and En- glish freshman Sara Cline opened up about her anx- iety after a traumatic car crash, reassuring fellow students that recovery can take time. “I don’t drive yet, but that’s OK, because that’s just where I’m at,” Cline said. “Never let your anx- iety get in the way of your dreams, and don’t be silent. Always speak your truth.” SGcontinues from page 1KRATOMcontinues from page 1Katie Bauer | Daily Texan StaffKratom is a mind-altering herbal drug that the Drug Enforce- ment Administration is trying to classify as a Schedule I substance. The powder is currently sold at Brave New Books on Guadalupe Street. This School ent its elor’s administration of 2017. The 1912 students in innovation, lifelong to the century School to more and satellite McCombs on undergraduate and promotes sistently national to the Undergraduate stay the business then insights understanding business program’s dates IC Squared, By Earlier Brew, venue denly notice, baristas of musicians While ciated its business financially, ed the Brew. worked musician venue nity but ultimately, and other to its “Strange hard take Plankenhorn shame has developed of vibe and it was needed.” Rose and regular wanted ployees, for them Harry Middleton, who released the infamous LBJ telephone tapes during his tenure as director of the LBJ Presidential Library, died on Jan. 20 at a retire- ment facility in Austin at the age of 95, according to a press release. From 1971 to 2002, Mid- dleton served as library director and was thought to be one of the most re- nowned directors in the presidential library system, according to current direc- tor Mark Updegrove. He also spent nine years teach- ing at the University fol- lowing his retirement from the library. Before he worked at the library, Middleton served as a staff assistant to former President Lyndon B. John- son, writing speeches and other messages for John- son in the White House from 1967 to 1969. Middle- ton ultimately used these experiences to help him run the LBJ Library and while teaching. The class Middleton taught was called “The Johnson Years,” available to upper-division liberal arts and humanities students. A majority of the class was centered on bringing in individuals who knew Johnson during his pres- idency, including both of his daughters, Luci Baines Johnson and Lynda Bird Johnson Robb. Ben Mendelson, a third- year law student, is a family friend and former student of Middleton. Mendelson said he deeply appreciated the way Middleton taught through storytelling. “It was the best expe- rience I ever had as a UT undergrad,” Mendelson said. “It was very much a class where history came to life — where history was not a textbook, history was people.” In an article published in Texas Monthly in August 2000, Middleton was called “The Man who Saved LBJ,” as many historians reas- sessed his presidency fol- lowing the publishing of the tapes in 1993. “I think there’s some truth to that (statement) in that (Middleton) tried to get those tapes published as soon as possible,” Upde- grove said. “It shows that Johnson wasn’t just pick- ing up the agenda of JFK. He genuinely cared about civil rights.” Middleton was also a major figure in creating the partnership between the Library and the LBJ School of Public Affairs. LBJ School dean Angela Evans said in a statement the school owes a great debt to Middleton for his decades of support. “Mr. Middleton was an exemplar of public ser- vice … but also embraced his role as a mentor and teacher of new generations of young, aspiring public servants,” Evans said in her statement. By Chase Karacostas@chasekaracostasDistinguished former LBJ library director dies at 95LEGACYAustin Kevin built a reputation as some- one who demanded accountability and transparency in Gov- ernment. —Dan Patrick, Lieutenant governor Name: 5359/House; Width: 29p6; Depth: 5 in; Color: Process color; Ad Number: 5359Name: 5228/Trudy’s; Width: 29p6; Depth: 4 in; Color: Black; Ad Number: 5228W&N 3NEWSTuesday, January 24, 20173organization worked with Howard to file HB 391. “It is kind of a large step, but we’ve got it out there,” Lopez said. “We are still respecting people’s Sec- ond Amendment rights to carry a weapon in a safe manner that doesn’t endanger others.” HB 968 — filed by Will Metcalf, R-Conroe — and SB 349 — authored by Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe — would amend the law, which current- ly makes it illegal to car- ry a gun on the grounds of a school, to include post-secondary institu- tions, regardless of the in- stitution’s status as private or public. Media relations director J.B. Bird said the Univer- sity cannot comment on pending legislation or on whether the University would choose to opt out if given that choice. Uni- versity President Grego- ry Fenves has previously expressed concern with campus carry legislation. Open carry HB 375 — authored by Jonathan Stickland, R-Bedford — would al- low individuals to carry a handgun without a per- mit, also referred to as “constitutional carry.” “It is time in Texas to re- store our Second Amend- ment rights to their orig- inally intended level,” Stickland said in a Decem- ber statement after filing the bill. “No Texan should have to pay a fee or take a class to exercise their right to bear arms.” The bill, which would make carrying a firearm in a room where an open government meeting is being held illegal, would also restrict public univer- sities from creating rules against permitting guns on campus. Michael Cargill, own- er and founder of Central Texas Gun Works, said he is a proponent “constitu- tional carry.” Currently, the requirement to ac- quire a handgun license is to take a four- to six-hour course, pay an application fee and apply through the state. To purchase any fire- arm, an individual must pass a background check. This requirement would not change should HB 375 be implemented. “I think every Texan should take the hand- gun license course, but it shouldn’t be something that is mandated by the state,” Cargill said. Joshua Blank, manager of polling and research at the Texas Politics Project, said a University of Texas and Texas Tribune poll in February 2015 found only 10 percent of Texas voters thought Texans should be allowed to openly carry firearms in public places without permits. “Given the lack of sup- port going into the 2015 session for unlicensed, open carry and the declin- ing desire to loosen cur- rent gun laws after the pas- sage of open and campus carry, I don’t think that anything has happened to make unlicensed, open carry more palatable to the public, nor the legislature,” Blank said in an email. GUNScontinues from page 1This May, the McCombs School of Business will pres- ent its 100th year of bach- elor’s degrees in business administration to the class of 2017. The school was founded in 1912 with no more than 30 students and planted its roots in innovation, leadership and lifelong learning, according to the school’s website. A century later, the McCombs School of Business is home to more than 80,000 alumni and includes international satellite locations. Today, the McCombs program focuses on undergraduate research and promotes diversity, con- sistently landing in the top 10 national programs, according to the school’s website. Undergraduate students stay current with some of the cutting-edge work in business academia that can then translate into deeper insights and a more nuanced understanding of how the business world works. The program’s focus on research dates back to the 1970s, when IC Squared, a think tank devoted to research, was created at the University. McCombs assistant pro- fessor Ram Ranganathan, who has won awards for research, said research is a crucial component of growing students’ critical thinking abilities that con- tinues to benefit them in the professional business world. “When students partici- pate in research, they get a richer exposure to the burn- ing questions in the field, the theories and their limitations and the whole process of knowledge creation,” Ranga- nathan said. “This can have a tremendous effect on their critical thinking and prob- lem-solving abilities beyond what is possible in a tradi- tional classroom setting.” Aside from research, the school has highlighted diver- sity to prepare students for a global business society. The first woman graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 1920 and the first African-American in 1963. Today, the school has a diversity council and sponsors diversity initia- tives with corporations such as American Airlines and AT&T to network with and mentor students. Government junior Teh- reem Shahab, an officer of Students for Equity and Di- versity, said exposure to di- versity is necessary to train students to understand and respect individuals with differing opinions. “Diversity training brings in different mindsets and allows students to see issues from a different standpoint,” Shahab said. “Working in a global market means ex- posing yourself to different cultures and languages and being prepared to collabo- rate with people who have unique perspectives.” The degree has a long history, and students said they carry its legacy on with enthusiasm. “Going into the business school means going into a place where you know your peers will be able to help you,” finance freshman Kitahn Navissi said. “The older stu- dents at McCombs astound me. All they’ve been able to accomplish … (is) inspiring. I hope to be as successful as they are before I graduate in 2020.” By Deenah Kafeel@deenah_kafeelMcCombs hits 100-year markUNIVERSITYBy Will Clark@_willclark_ Earlier this month, Strange Brew, a coffee shop and music venue in South Austin, sud- denly closed its doors without notice, leaving unemployed baristas and a canceled lineup of musicians in its wake. While those closely asso- ciated with the venue knew its business was struggling financially, not many expect- ed the abrupt end to Strange Brew. Jeff Plankenhorn, who worked as a consultant and musician at the store, said the venue had a vibrant commu- nity of supporters in Austin, but ultimately, increasing rent and other financial factors led to its closure. “Strange Brew tried really hard to reorganize things and take care of their employees,” Plankenhorn said. “It’s just a shame because Strange Brew has developed a different kind of vibe than a lot of places, and it was in an area where it was needed.” Rose Bush, an Austin nurse and regular at Strange Brew, wanted to help former em- ployees, so she put on a benefit for them Sunday night. “It was more of a thank you from the Austin community for what Strange Brew was,” Bush said. “It’s difficult now for any small business owner, but especially those who want to make music happen.” Musicians have praised the venue as one of the best “listening rooms” in Austin where customers could focus on the music. One of the great things about Strange Brew was its attention to the sound in the room and its desire to take care of the musicians, Plankenhorn said. UT alumnus Bruce Hughes was one of those musicians. The Austin native played clubs and venues throughout the 1980s as a student, and in recent years, he was a familiar face at Strange Brew. Hughes said it was sad to see a venue as valuable as Strange Brew close down. “We’ve seen a lot of really beautiful clubs meet their de- mise,” Hughes said. “It’s hard- er and harder to find venues that can actually afford to rent dirt here in Austin, Texas.” In September, Mayor Steve Adler announced a plan for a bond that aims to sustain Austin music venues facing surging rent in Austin, with a goal to acquire $10 million to purchase and preserve iconic venues. While the bond is still in the planning phase, Jason Stanford, communications director for the mayor’s office, said his office is moving as fast as they can. Stanford said he expects the mayor to make an announcement about the bond in March. The bond will probably not be able to help venues such as Strange Brew that have already closed, but it’s too early to make that call yet, Stanford said. Bush, who knows many of those in the Austin music community, said the bond is a sign the city is moving in the right direction, but “it’s a small drop in a bucket.” Bush referenced mutually beneficial venue situations such as at The Saxon Pub, where Gary Keller, head of Austin-based Keller Williams Realty, worked with city lead- ers and bought the venue’s land “to ensure that Austin doesn’t lose important musi- cal landmarks like the Saxon Pub,” according to the Austin American-Statesman. Despite the closing of Strange Brew, Plankenhorn said the music of Austin isn’t going anywhere. “(The Austin music scene) is beautiful and durable,” Plankenhorn said. “It goes through phases that are be- yond a structure or a club, but we have a very resilient music community here in Austin.” Austin venue closes, leaves legacy in music sceneCITY .RECYCLEJuan FigueroaDaily Texan StaffCarolyn and Dave Martin, a western swing duo, perform at Strange Brew Lounge Side. Strange Brew abruptly closed its doors earlier this month. Zoe FuDaily Texan StaffFounded in 1912, the Mc- Combs School of Business will present its 100th year of Bache- lor of Business Administration degrees in 2017. @thedailytexanFollow us for news, updates and more. Yesterday morning, President Donald Trump “left” the Trans-Pacific Partnership, better known as the TTP. Congress’ choice not to ratify the deal in the previous session all but assured this already, but this particular act marked the beginning of what could be the end of free trade as a marketable econom- ic policy in the eyes of votes. And for that, we should be ashamed. During his campaign, Trump also placed the North American Free Trade Agreement squarely within his crosshairs. A separate deal negotiated under the Obama adminis- tration and the EU, known as T-TIP, looks to be dead in the water following his election. As a political fight, this represents a depar- ture from previous stances. While President Barack Obama stood in favor of free trade, most who opposed it stood to his left, and were concerned about the effects of outsourc- ing. In 2012, the Republican Party platform was staunchly pro-free trade. It was only after Trump and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT, ran on populist and isolationist platforms that either party began to seriously question being pro- trade. Even today, the majority of voters in both parties support free trade as a whole and the TPP in particular, even though neither party’s nominee did. This leaves open the possibility that students who are still working through their beliefs could co-opt those of a candidate they admire without acknowledging the trove of evidence in favor of it. The rhetoric of Sanders, Trump and Hillary Clinton aside, free trade has bene- fited the American public, even as other policy choices have meant that its benefits have gone to fewer people than they should have. In short, we trade because it doesn’t make sense not to. When another country produc- es another good more cheaply than we can, American consumers benefit. And while jobs can be lost when nations with disparate av- erage income trade with each other, trade between nations with similar labor and en- vironmental standards tend to mean cheaper goods — and more jobs. While outsourcing has undoubtedly cost the U.S. many of its manufacturing jobs, au- tomation has arguably played a larger role. The difference is that through automation, more jobs are created because goods get cheaper — meaning consumers can buy more things — and the technological sys- tems that now build those goods require better paid workers with more training to maintain. Indeed, the net effects of automa- tion are better jobs and higher wages. And while focusing on the number of man- ufacturing jobs is misguided, exclusively look- ing toward Rust Belt cities to assess the effects of globalization is even worse. Often, the jobs that left Cleveland, Detroit and Chicago are now in San Diego, Seattle and Atlanta. That said, global trade plays a greater role than purely lining American citizens’ pockets. It also exists as an institution to promote for- eign policy goals. Trump repeatedly attacked the TPP for making China richer — but by leaving it, we’re more likely to do that and risk handing them greater control over the Pacific region. By allowing China to replace the U.S. in that deal, which now seems likely, Trump hands China greater power over countries like Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore that the U.S. is competing to influence, for better or worse. Leaving T-TIP should be an even greater embarrassment. Not only are the EU member states similarly developed to the United States, making outsourcing much less of a concern, but reducing tariffs on American goods there would increase their competitiveness with China. While the projected GDP gains for the TPP were a mere half percent, T-TIP could have provided up to 3 percent growth. This is not all to say the results of these policies have helped as many as they ought to have. Lack of reinvestment in education and infrastructure have capped how much of the benefits it has provided extend to all Ameri- cans. But following in line with the populist misdiagnosis of the problem will make life more expensive for every American. If and when Trump comes for NAFTA, Texas will be among those that loses the most. In the decades that follow his administration, students will be part of the inevitable rebuild- ing of global trade as an institution. While the institutions in place now are undoubtedly imperfect, the lessons their rise and impend- ing demise can tell must be learned now. If more graduates of our University may end up unemployed in the short term, we have the responsibility to prevent that from happening when our children and grandchildren look to enter the job market. Chase is a Plan II and economics senior from Royse City. 4 OPINIONAs we head into the third week of the 85th Texas Legislative session, one thing has be- come abundantly clear — lawmakers would like to force a false dilemma between free- dom and public services. This decision is not the necessary choice our officials would like us to believe. Instead, it is constructed by a false narrative where our liberty and social services are mutually exclusive. Let’s take the fight for “school choice” as our prime example. The state would have you believe that their public schools are failing to provide quality education to young Texans. Their solution is to provide reimbursement to parents who would prefer to send their chil- dren to a private or charter school or home- school them. Lawmakers, including Sen. Ted Cruz, R-TX, have framed this policy as one of free- dom of choice, saying that Texans have the right to attend the schools they desire to at- tend, even if they don’t personally have the finances available to do so. School choice, in theory, fixes that. Of course, another way to avoid making the choice between freedom and good schools is simply to improve the quality of public education in Texas. Yet, that is not the focus of this column. Rather, I contend that lawmakers are framing this debate in a flawed fashion. It’s not true that our freedom will be completely cur- tailed if Texas children aren’t allowed to attend private school on the government’s dime. I ar- gue that Texans would actually be more free if they had the free, convenient opportunity of having good public schools. This provides bet- ter access to education — or, more philosoph- ically, “the truth” — which can set us free from the bondage of an uneducated citizenry. Thom- as Jefferson, a great lower-case-‘C’-conservative thinker, believed this to be true as well. Rather than believe our leadership when they say that freedom can’t exist without “school choice,” we should accept that social services trade-off with a spectrum of freedoms. Before we had fire departments, for example, nearly a million homes were burning each year. With the rise of firefighting in more recent history, the number of fires and deaths from fires has dropped substantially. Since fire departments — and police stations, and roads and so on — need tax dollars, all Americans have given up at least some of their liberty in the loss of their fiscal discretion. Texans’ loss of government-subsi- dized private education in exchange for quality public schools is just another of those curtailed “freedoms” that do not prohibit day-to-day lib- erty for the average Texan. There are many examples of curtailing liberties for public services. Indeed, this col- umn could be written by simply listing those services, such as government surveillance, military conscription, taxation and the afore- mentioned. If Texans — Democrats and Re- publicans, liberals and conservatives alike — believe in a spectrum of freedoms that exist alongside amenities like public schools and firefighting, they should demand that their Legislature provide them. It is not the job of our lawmakers to use phony rhetoric to ma- nipulate our policy choices. Rather, Texans should not accept that liberty is not zero-sum and all-or-nothing and demand that our law- makers act accordingly. G. Elliott Morris is a government, history and computer science junior from Port Aransas. Almost one year ago and well before the 2016 election, Rex Tillerson — former Exx- onMobil CEO and Donald Trump’s current pick for secretary of state — participated in a speaking event on campus. As luck would have it, I attended the event, blissfully un- aware that I was listening to my future secre- tary of state. Although Tillerson came across as a serious and intelligent business man, in retrospect, much of what he said that evening was worrisome. Tillerson’s responses to questions about climate change and dealing with foreign leaders like Vladimir Putin were particularly troubling. For example, when a student asked Tillerson how he does business with foreign governments which are hostile to U.S. inter- ests, singling out Putin by name, Tillerson’s response was less than reassuring. “I want to make sure that host countries, whether that’s Russia or Yemen or wherever in the Middle East understand that I am not the U.S. government.” Tillerson said. “I am an American company, and I am bound by the laws of the United States and other coun- tries, but I’m not here to represent the United States government’s interests. I’m not here to defend it nor am I here to criticize it. That’s not what I do, I’m a businessman.” While this certainly is a good position for the CEO of a multinational corporation, it’s the antithesis of what Tillerson must do as a secretary of state. Even if we were generous enough to overlook his friendship with Pu- tin, Tillerson’s worldview and past experience still make him an odd choice to represent U.S. interests abroad. When another student asked Tillerson about climate change, Tillerson’s response came across as deliberately misleading. Although he acknowledged that climate change poses a significant risk, he also played down the scientific consensus on anthropomorphic climate change and ex- pressed skepticism regarding the predictive power of existing climate models. If you think combating climate change should be a top priority for the upcoming Trump ad- ministration, there wasn’t a whole lot to get excited about in this answer. Although Tillerson is no longer CEO, it’s clear that his past ties to the organization could affect his ability to make objective de- cisions regarding climate change and Russia. For example, ExxonMobil has billions of dol- lars on the line in an oil deal with Russia, a deal that can only go ahead if U.S. sanctions are lifted. Even if Tillerson cuts all financial ties to the oil giant, his personal relationships and past experience with the company will likely shape his future behavior as secretary of state. With regards to climate change, Exx- onMobil has come under fire for intentionally misleading the public for decades. It’s difficult to imagine that Tillerson would throw his former company under the bus by suddenly changing his tune the second he takes office. Although I’ve specifically singled out the most troubling aspects of Tillerson’s appointment, I think it’s important to ac- knowledge that he made a good impression at that speaking event just short of a year ago. Most of his responses were candid and even charming. He gave the impression of being informed on every topic he discussed — after all, he is a UT alumnus. Despite this, I still believe that Tillerson is a poor fit for an office that requires him to place U.S. inter- ests above those of former friends and busi- nesses. Tillerson might have been a great CEO for ExxonMobil, but he’s also the last person we need representing America’s na- tional interests on the global stage. Jensen is a neuroscience senior from The Woodlands. 4ALEXANDER CHASE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF | @TexanEditorialTuesday, January 24, 2017LEGALESE | Opinions expressed in The Daily Texan are those of the editor, the Editorial Board or the writer of the article. They are not necessarily those of the UT administration, the Board of Regents or the Texas Student Media Board of Operating Trustees. SUBMIT A FIRING LINE | Email your Firing Lines to editor@dailytexanonline.com. Letters must be more than 100 and fewer than 300 words. 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Elliott MorrisDaily Texan Senior Columnist @gelliottmorrisBy Michael JensenDaily Texan Associate Editor @michaeltangibleCOLUMNCOLUMNAlthough Tillerson is no longer CEO, it’s clear that his past ties to the or- ganization could affect his ability to make objective decisions regarding climate change and Russia. COLUMNTrump abandons free trade’s opportunitiesBy Alexander ChaseDaily Texan Editor-in-Chief @alexwchaseInfographic by Sierra Garcia | Daily Texan Staff Jayhawks can’t break losing streak in Fort WorthThe Jayhawks (6–13, 0–8 conference) entered Fort Worth on Sunday with hopes of finding an end to their seven-game winless drought. But the squad ran into trouble during the second half of the game, which led to defeat against TCU, 83-68. Kansas tallied the first points of the game to spark a strong start to the first half, but the team’s miscues allowed the Horned Frogs to gain a 62-49 lead by the end of the third quarter. The Jayhawks couldn’t find the net enough to get on track and extended their losing streak to eight games. The Jayhawks hope to find their first conference win as they face Oklaho- ma State on Wednesday in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The Longhorns are casting their rods for sought-after re- cruits as National Signing Day sits just eight days away. Gary Johnson, the eighth- ranked junior college pros- pect, committed to Texas via Twitter on Jan. 20. Johnson played his last two seasons at Dodge City Community College in Kansas, record- ing 82 tackles and etching his name as the top junior college linebacker prospect. Johnson will only be able to play two seasons with the Longhorns after using eligibil- ity at Dodge City. The inside linebacker will add depth to a veteran linebacking corps that includes current sopho- mores Malik Jefferson, Edwin Freeman, Anthony Wheeler and Breckyn Hager. John- son selected to play for Texas over Oregon, Arizona State and Louisville. Johnson marks head coach Tom Herman’s top defensive recruit thus far in a class that wavers between the 30s and 40s in various rankings. But Texas continues to target Houston native K’Lavon Chaisson. Chaisson sits at No. 34 in ESPN’s recruiting rankings. He’s the fourth-highest-rated defensive end in the class of 2017. The addition of Chaisson could add increased star pow- er to Texas’ defense, a unit that struggled at the beginning of the 2016 season. Offensive tackle Stephan Za- bie remains on Herman’s radar, too. Zabie is a local Westlake prospect built 6 feet 6 inches tall and 290 pounds. With the departure of senior Kent Per- kins from the offensive line, Zabie could step into a starting role from the jump. The ESPN 300 prospect vis- ited Texas, one of 23 programs to send him an offer, on Jan. 20. Zabie is the 24th-ranked offen- sive tackle prospect by ESPN and a four-star recruit. Texas has its sight on an- other four-star recruit too: cornerback Chevin Calloway. Calloway hails from Dallas and is listed as the 11th-best cornerback by ESPN. He pre- viously visited Nebraska, Ole Miss and Arkansas but has a scheduled visit to Austin for this Friday. The cornerback recorded three interceptions and 61 total tackles at Bishop Dunne High School this season. The Texas defense did not record an in- terception until October last season, so adding playmakers from the secondary should be one of Herman’s top priorities. The other four-star cor- nerback on Texas’ wish list is California native Javelin Guidry. The quick corner, who runs a 4.35-second 40- yard dash, is a popular target among Pac-12 and Mountain West schools. Guidry initial- ly committed to Houston to play for Herman but de-com- mitted on Nov. 28 following Herman’s departure. If play- ing for Herman is Guidry’s priority, he may once again leave the west coast for the Lone Star State. 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KVRX.ORGFacebook at kvrxaustinTwitter @kvrxCLASS 5SPORTSTuesday, January 24, 20175FOOTBALLHerman hopes to add key pieces to his roster Joshua Guerra | Daily Texan StaffRising junior linebacker Malik Jefferson attempts to bring down a West Virginia ball carrier on Nov. 12. Texas lost the home matchup against the Mountaineers, 24-20. Jefferson totaled 11 tackles in the game, a 2016 season high. By Steve Helwick@s_helwickBIG 12continues from page 6The Jayhawks couldn’t find the net enough to get on track and extended their losing streak to eight games. Allen was named Big 12 New- comer of the Week after two impressive performances of his own. Allen averaged 19.5 points and 14.5 rebounds against the top-10 conference foes. Allen finished with 22 points on nine field goals in addition to 19 rebounds in Lawrence — all career highs for the standout freshman. He’ll look to improve upon his stellar play to give Texas more success down the stretch of conference play. —Alex BrisenoAWARDScontinues from page 6RECYCLE . AFTER READING YOUR COPY Fans began heading for the exits Monday night at the Frank Erwin Center just as Oklahoma went up 83-78 with 19.1 seconds left. But then the unthinkable happened. Sophomore guard Eric Davis Jr. knocked down a three, and Oklahoma freshman guard Kameron McGusty missed two free throws on the other end. The door was left a little too wide open for Texas to capital- ize. Freshman guard Andrew Jones proceeded to hit the shot of a lifetime — a fadeaway three to down the arch-rival Sooners at home. Texas 84, Oklahoma 83. “When it left my hand, it felt real good,” Jones said. “When it dropped, I was happy.” The Longhorns withstood the hot shooting of Oklaho- ma freshman forward Kristian Doolittle, who finished with 29 points and 10 rebounds. Senior forward Shaquille Cleare went to work down low for Texas. Cleare was masterful in the lane and finished with a career-high 23 points and eight rebounds. Davis finally came to life shooting the ball. Davis scored 18 points, 15 of which came from red-hot shooting from beyond the arc. “Today was definitely a con- fidence booster,” Davis said. “Definitely seeing the ball go in was good.” While Monday night’s Red River Showdown was a far cry from last year’s matchup in Austin in terms of importance to conference standings, Texas still secured a much-needed home victory. The Longhorns took down the Buddy Hield-led Sooners last year at the Erwin Center in thrilling fashion, 76-63, to vault Texas to 10–6 in Big 12 play. Times have changed since then for both teams, as each limped into Monday with los- ing records and are doubtful to make the NCAA tournament. The stakes were nowhere near as high and the crowd was no- where near a sellout. But this was every bit as important. “We needed this in the worst way possible,” Cleare said. Texas got off to a much bet- ter start than it did Saturday in Lawrence against No. 2 Kan- sas. The Longhorns scored on their first three possessions to take an early 7-2 lead, which increased to 15-6 before Okla- homa woke up. A game of runs ensued. The Sooners went on a 9-0 run, followed by a 9-0 run of Texas’ own. A three by Doolittle gave Oklahoma its first lead of the game at 26-24 with 7:57 left in the first half. More back and forth followed, and a layup by soph- omore guard Kerwin Roach Jr. with three seconds left put the Longhorns up 41-39 at the intermission. Davis continued his hot shooting right out of the break. Back-to-back threes from Da- vis and freshman guard An- drew Jones in the first two-and- a-half minutes capped off a 10-1 run to put the Longhorns up 51-40. Texas led 66-56 with 9:21 to play but squandered the lead late. A dunk by sopho- more guard Rashard Odomes with 59 seconds to play gave the Sooners their first lead of the second half at 80-78. Three-straight free throws put Oklahoma in complete com- mand — until Davis and Jones spoiled it. “Don’t give up — that was my main message,” Davis said. “Don’t give up.” Texas hopes to carry the momentum into Saturday as the Longhorns head out of conference to face Georgia on the road. “You can’t get too high or too low,” head coach Shaka Smart said. “You still got to turn the page.” Bears maintain winning streak to stay atop Big 12 standingsNo. 2 Baylor (19–1, 8–0 conference) rallied in the fourth quarter to pick up its 17th-straight win in a 79-73 battle against No. 24 West Virginia on Satur- day. The Bears entered the fourth quarter under pres- sure for the first time since losing to Connecticut in mid-November. West Vir- ginia trailed by a mere four points heading into the final frame. But the Bears pulled out their 53rd con- secutive home game vic- tory after senior forward Nina Davis and junior guard Kristy Wallace sank six-straight free throws late in the game. The Bears’ narrow mar- gin of victory signals they’re ready to compete come March, but they must replicate their success on the road against Kansas State on Wednesday in or- der to protect their lead in the Big 12 rankings. Texas finds consistency out westTexas (14–4, 8–0 confer- ence) defeated Texas Tech, 77-57, Saturday to boost head coach Karen Aston past Gail Goestenkors for second place on Tex- as’ all-time wins list with 103 victories. The No. 12 Longhorns picked up their 12th-straight victory while handing the Red Raiders their first home loss of the season in Lubbock. Freshman forward Joyner Holmes led the Longhorns to success by notching her fourth double-double of the season. Aston’s team secured the win by hold- ing Texas Tech to 35 per- cent shooting and matching its season low with nine turnovers in the game. The Longhorns aim to keep their winning streak alive and stay perfect in conference play as they head to Fort Worth to battle TCU on Wednesday. Oklahoma rallies past Cowgirls during in- state rivalryNo. 20 Oklahoma (15–5, 6–2 conference) defended its home court, 68-62, against Oklahoma State after rallying from a 12-point deficit in the mid- dle of the third quarter. The result marked Oklahoma’s third-biggest comeback win for a Big 12 game in program history. Free throws played a big role in the Sooners’ success over the Cowgirls. They knocked down 20 shots for their second-best free throw performance in con- ference play this season. The Sooners look to build off their big win against Iowa State on Wednesday before hitting the road to face conference-leading Baylor in Waco on Jan. 29. Name: 5377/UT Athletics; Width: 60p0; Depth: 5 in; Color: Process color; Ad Number: 53776 SPTS6TYLER HORKA, SPORTS EDITOR | @texansportsTuesday, January 24, 2017MEN’S BASKETBALL | TEXAS 84-83 OKLAHOMAJones downs Oklahoma in final secondsBy Trenton Daeschner@TrentDaeschnerJoshua Guerra | Daily Texan StaffFreshman guard Andrew Jones, center, celebrates with teammates after drilling a game-winning three with 1.8 seconds remaining against archrival Oklahoma. Jones scored 16 points Monday night, but none were bigger than his last three. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL | BIG 12 NOTEBOOKLonghorns, Bears remain atop Big 12 By Vanessa Le@vanessaleEmmanuel BriseñoDaily Texan StaffFreshman forward Joyner Holmes leads the Longhorn offense in transition. Holmes re- corded back to back dou- ble-doubles last week. BIG 12 page 5SIDELINESPORTS BRIEFLYTODAY IN HISTORY1962Jackie Robinson is the first African-American to be elected into Basball’s Hall of Fame. Don’t trip when I ain’t trippin on you no more.. Sheroid Evans@sheroidevansTOP TWEETNO. 4 MSU NO. 5 USC NCAAWCLIPPERS HAWKS Freshmen earn con- ference awards A pair of Longhorn freshmen were hon- ored last week after two dominant performances. Freshman guard Joyner Holmes was awarded Big 12 Conference Freshman of the Week after leading Texas to two victories over No. 20 Oklahoma and Texas Tech. Holmes shot 50 percent last week en route to aver- aging a double-double with 16.5 points per game and 12.5 rebounds per game. The guard from Cedar Hill now has four double-dou- bles in her freshman year. Holmes will look to keep the Longhorns unde- feated in conference play when they travel to Fort Worth to take on TCU on Wednesday. Freshman forward Jar- rett Allen had quite a week as well. 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SUDOKUFORYOU 5 3 7 2 4 6 8 1 98 1 2 7 3 9 6 4 54 6 9 5 8 1 2 7 39 4 1 8 7 5 3 2 67 8 3 9 6 2 4 5 12 5 6 4 1 3 9 8 73 7 4 6 5 8 1 9 21 2 5 3 9 4 7 6 86 9 8 1 2 7 5 3 4 5 8 4 8 1 9 7 3 7 2 4 6 1 4 5 7 2 3 6 2 9 5 6 7 2 4 8 58 9 1 4 2COMICSTuesday, January 24, 20177 Name: 5375/House Ads; Width: 29p6; Depth: 5 in; Color: Process color; Ad Number: 53758 L&AMAE HAMILTON, LIFE&ARTS EDITOR | @thedailytexan8Tuesday, January 24, 2017ALBUM REVIEW | ‘HANG’Foxygen discovers breakout sound on latest LPThriving as a music duo is traditionally quite difficult, with many groups often ex- panding with unofficial mem- bers to find a more welcoming sound. On their newest album, Foxygen have done just that. Amongst the sea of intrigu- ing artists signed to indie-rock label Jagjaguwar, Foxygen is the strangest — not because of their sound, but because of their lack of a breakout mo- ment. Since 2005, the group produced a number of LPs and EPs, varying their sound quite drastically each time, but nothing caught on. Their most popular effort, We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic, was easily their worst, sounding like a rebrand of MGMT mixed with ev- ery generic rock ‘n’ roll staple imaginable. With their latest LP, Hang, the duo has gone in a completely different direction and expanded their repertoire to surprising results. Key to this transformation is a full-blown orchestra. Fox- ygen members Sam France and Jonathan Rado incorpo- rate everything from horns to cellos and violins to try to capture a sleek retro feeling, and for the most part, their attempts are successful. Their sound on this LP is absolutely enormous, larger than any- thing fans have heard from the duo. The best word to de- scribe it is full — it feels like the sound Foxygen has always meant to create. Tracks such as “Follow and Leader” and “On Lankershim” embody this fuller sound Fox- ygen has adapted, with horns and strings dominating the background of each song. These songs project Foxygen as a full band rather than two people. It feels like an evolu- tion of their music rather than just another album where they spin their tires, tirelessly try- ing to drive home the same melodies with limited success. However, not every song has a beautiful transforma- tion with added orchestral arrangements. “Mrs. Adams” in particular becomes lost in this album’s colorful tracklist- ing, blending in because of a lack of originality compared to other songs. It draws heavily from the likes of David Bow- ie and Elton John but doesn’t distinguish itself with origi- nality like many other tracks. Nonetheless, the orchestral arrangements across the entire album add an additional layer of passion and energy to Foxy- gen’s music that seemed to be lacking before. Hang revolves around pop influences from the 1970s, bringing in tasteful spurts of rock to drive a bright moment home. The album’s intro, “Fol- low the Leader,” is textbook nostalgia, incorporating some soul into the mix that reminds listeners of Van Morrison at his prime. “America” is anoth- er standout, bringing some ex- uberant piano to the forefront of the track. Of all the songs on this record, “America” will cer- tainly be the best performed live because of how energetic it will sound. Hang may come as a bit of a surprise to fans of Foxygen who were used to their typical pop-rock sound, but it’s nothing that betrays their general sound and aesthetic. This slight tweak is growth in the right direction, possibly enough to find popularity and crit- ical acclaim. New fans will find oodles of nostalgia, and if you’re already a fan of ’70s pop rock, this is the album for you. Sure, Foxygen isn’t reinventing music, but they sure do know how to craft a well-paced album and an entertaining listen. NIGHTLIFETHEATRE & DANCE‘The Great Society’ chronicles Johnson presidency on stagePicket signs flood the streets. Loud chants, shouted in unison, call for solidar- ity in the face of injustice. Though this image is pulled from a scene from Robert Schenkkan’s play “The Great Society,” it could easily be mistaken for a description of the news today. “The Great Society” is the second of UT alumnus Schenkkan’s plays chronicling former President Lyndon B. Johnson’s time in office, and it details the creation of the social programs from which the play gets its namesake. Though it’s no newcomer to the stage, the play’s premiere at Austin’s Zach Theatre on Wednesday will be the first performance in Johnson’s home state of Texas. “There are a lot of lessons to be learned from re-exam- ination of the second term of President Johnson, both in a sobering way and in a hopeful way,” Schenkkan said. According to UT history professor Don Carleton, the source of the uncanny paral- lels between the Johnson era and today come from issues left unresolved by The Great Society. Carleton said that since the time of The Great Society, many of its original tenets have been either un- dermined or unraveled, and this has inspired the protests that we see today. “The reason there’s so much civil unrest is that the people who’ve been itching to get rid of these programs are finally getting their way,” Carleton said. “But the peo- ple who get direct benefits from these programs aren’t just gonna let that happen.” Schenkkan said Johnson’s programs made him a great leader and an interesting subject to write about be- cause of his powerful ability to create compromise across party lines. “If you could separate his domestic policy form his foreign policy, I think he would be up there on Mount Rushmore,” Schenkkan said. “But you can’t take Vietnam out of the equation, and he should bear his fair burden of responsibility for it.” The moral complexity of Johnson’s presidency in- spired Schenkkan to use his play to tackle thematic issues such as exercise of politi- cal power and to what de- gree one can justly exercise their conscience. “It’s a fascinating challenge and one that has grown less acute in recent weeks,” Schenkkan said. As the national partisan divide strengthens, Schen- kkan said he wishes there were another Johnson who could find common ground to make progress. “We’re now in a position to better appreciate his polit- ical genius,” Schenkkan said. “Certainly, we could do with a little bit more of LBJ in the Democratic Party right now; he got stuff done.” Opinions on the man himself aside, Schenkkan said studying the social un- rest of the era and the re- sponses made by leadership might help the U.S. avoid repeating history. David Steakley, a UT alumnus and creative direc- tor at Zach Theatre, said the play’s arrival in Austin may be late, but its timing couldn’t be better. “The audience is going to have a very strong visceral response to this work, be- cause it’s going to feel like it was written the morning they walked into the theater,” Steakley said. “It’s disheart- ening to see us as a society either repeating history or grappling with issues that we never resolved.” By Morgan O’Hanlon@mcohanlonBrooke Crim | Daily Texan StaffUT alumnae and partners Tamara Hoover and Maggie Lea co-own Cheer Up Charlies on Red River Street. Their LGBTQ bar and music venue has been open since 2010. LGBTQ venue Cheer Up Charlies provides local music, safe space Amidst a sea of creative minds, UT alumnae Mag- gie Lea and Tamara Hoover found each other through a shared appreciation of mu- sic, the LGBTQ community and each other. In a matter of time, their partnership gave rise to one of Austin’s signature venues — Cheer Up Charlies. “We met, and it just felt like we were on the same entrepreneurial wave,” said Lea, co-owner of Cheer Up Charlies. “We very organ- ically became friends and then partners.” Located on Red River Street, Cheer Up Charlies is an LGBTQ bar and mu- sic venue that showcases local musicians and hosts events promoting inclusion and community. In 2009, Cheer Up Char- lies began as a food truck on the former lot of Ms. Bea’s on East Sixth Street. Hoover sold handmade raw chocolates and sandwiches, but finan- cially, the truck wasn’t able to support her. When Ms. Bea’s entire lot went on the mar- ket, Hoover jumped on the opportunity to settle into the larger space. The bar opened the week of SXSW in March 2010 with little to no funds. Concert or- ganizer Todd Patrick helped Hoover set up and prepare for shows. Hoover said this was the beginning of live music at her venue. “Todd came and said, ‘You need to build a stage here, and this is what you need as far as sound equipment,’” Hoover said. “I watched him acti- vate that space, and it really inspired me.” Hoover’s developed pas- sion for live music led her to collaborate with Lea, who be- gan helping her book music gigs. At the time, Lea was cu- rating Cinema East, an annual film series, but was searching for another creative outlet. Though Austin’s mainstream music scene is saturated with big name artists and festivals, Lea makes an effort to focus on booking local bands. “I’ve lived here a long time, and I just remember making friends and meeting people (through shows), and I think local music does that the best,” Lea said. For Hoover and Lea, who both identify as members of the LGBTQ community, making the bar feel inclusive is personal. Brian Almaraz, longtime bar manager of Cheer Up Charlies, said the establishment offers a pro- gressive environment not found at most establishments. “We really create a cul- ture where everyone feels welcome,” Almaraz said. “It’s where like-minded and un-like-minded individuals can share and progress their thoughts and ideas.” But the duo’s ideas ar- en’t always so well received. As the sole female music venue owners in Austin, Lea said they face difficul- ties male bar owners don’t necessarily encounter. “We’ll be at very official meetings, and we’ll offer ideas, and the guys will just kind of be like, ‘Alright,’ and move on,” Lea said. “When working with men, there’s a lot of shutdown, because they have this way of just tak- ing over the conversation. It happens all the time to us.” Though they relocated to a booming portion of Red River Street in 2013, Lea said four years later the venue still struggles to recapture the same spirit and crowd their old location drew. Despite this, the two still look forward to a reviv- al of the community they know and love, especially in the wake of the current political climate. “It can be disheartening at times, but I can definitely sense our community com- ing back,” Hoover said. “The queer community is really good about activating our voices, and we stand up and fight for what we believe in. I would feel extremely suc- cessful running this busi- ness if I knew that people were using this space to its maximum capacity.” By Daisy Wang@daisyxwangBy Chris Duncan@chr_duncCourtesy of FoxygenWith the help from a full orchestra, Foxygen finds its groove on this exciting LP. HANGArtist: FoxygenGenre: Indie rockRating: We met, and it just felt like we were on the same entrepreneurial wave. — Maggie Lea, Co-owner of Cheer Up Charlies