ACCLAIMED ART Renowned Frida Kahlo painting returns to the Harry Ransom Center NEWS PAGE 5 @thedailytexan facebook.com/dailytexan Thursday, July 7, 2011 >> Breaking news, blogs and more: dailytexanonline.com THURSDAY New country Folk icon Steve Earle takes the stage at the Paramount Theatre Thursday at 7 p.m. in support of his new album, which features covers of songs by his mentor Townes Van Zandt. FRIDAY Game, set, match! The Frank Erwin Center hosts matches between Spanish and American tennis players in the Davis Cup all weekend. The events are sold out. SATURDAY WomenÕs health Planned Parenthood is hosting a benefit event at 7 p.m. at the Volstead Lounge. The program will include music and a vintage trunk show. SUNDAY Stag Comedy A troupe will debut a new show of live and video sketch comedy at the Alamo Drafthouse Ritz at 7 p.m. This is the third show from the popular group. Today in history In 1456 A retrial acquitted Joan of Arc of heresy, the crime for which she was executed 25 years prior. DT Blogs Take a look at DT staffersÕ and advisersÕ blogs about subjects from cooking and culture to breaking news updates bit.ly/qCvVbv Quote to note Ô ÒYou guys are the greatest fans on the planet. I want to say THANK YOU, because without YOU there would be no me.Ó Ô Ñ Jordan Hamilton Denver Nuggets forward SPORTS PAGE 9 Ryan Edwards | Daily Texan Staff According to the Austin Sports Commission, the Davis Cup is expected to bring $5 million in revenue to the city. The three-day tournament between the U.S. and Spain is already sold out despite Rafael NadalÕs absence. Frank Erwin Center to host Davis Cup By Liz Farmer Daily Texan Staff The hum of the air conditioner buzzed over the sound of tennis balls thwacking against the floor of the Frank Erwin Center. Wednesday af¥ternoon, top tennis players from Spain and the U.S. practiced in the nearly empty arena, which will host 16,200 people each day this weekend for the Davis Cup. The Davis Cup is an international pro-tennis team competition. The sold out event is July 8 to July 10. The Davis Cup Draw Ceremony will fea¥ture local band Asleep at the Wheel and the two teams at the Moody Theater at 12 p.m. today. This will be the first time USA player Andy Roddick competes in a professional event in Austin, his current home. The No. 10 world ranked tennis player vied for the Davis Cup to be brought to Austin. The United States Tennis Association is put¥ting on the event. Jeff Ryan, senior director of team events for the association, looked into Aus¥tin serving as the home for the tournament. It takes eight days to set up the court, conduct the practices and competitions and strike the court from the center, Ryan said. ÒAndy Roddick has been telling us Aus¥tin would be a great city,Ó Ryan said. ÒFor the first time in a while the Frank Erwin Center was available.Ó TENNIS continues on PAGE 8 Task force set to try to raise four-year rate of graduation By Elizabeth Hinojos Daily Texan Staff President William Powers Jr. an¥nounced the formation of a task force on graduation rates to help reduce costs and increase academic achieve¥ment at the University. More than half, 52.9 percent, of UT students graduate in four years, and 81.3 percent graduate within six, according to the Texas Higher Educa¥tion Coordinating Board. Although that gives UT the highest four-year graduation rate of any Texas universi¥ty, Powers said he wants the Universi¥ty to be competitive with top schools in the country. The University has come under fire for so-called inefficiencies from groups such as the Texas Public Pol¥icy Foundation and Gov. Rick Per¥ry. Powers said the University had been trying to tackle graduation rates long before public debate began last semester. Former UT President Larry Faulkner designed UTÕs flat rate tu¥ition system, which began in 2004, to make it cheaper for students to take more credit hours, allowing them to graduate on time. Advising in the School of Undergraduate Studies was designed to help students plan their path in the university and improve on-time graduation rates. The task force is the next step of that process, Powers said. Recent budget cuts have made graduation rates an even more im¥mediate concern because improving them will allow all students and ad- RATES continues on PAGE 2 DT SPOTLIGHT: ROLE OF RESEARCH Faculty emphasizes research as necessity for academic growth By Huma Munir Daily Texan Staff EditorÕs note: In recent months, re¥search at the University has come un¥der the critical eye of individuals and groups, Texans and non-Texans, and in- and outsiders of the higher educa¥tion community. This is the first part of a five part series to explore differ¥ent the impact of UT research in a range of disciplines. UTÕs research and new discov¥eries set it apart as a tier one re¥search university, but that mission has come under attack from groups and individuals including the Texas Public Policy Foundation and Gov. Rick Perry. According to the UniversityÕs website, research brought $644 mil¥lion to the University and $2.8 bil¥lion and 16,000 jobs to the state of Texas. ÒOur scientists and scholars, from many disciplines but united in the common purpose of advanc¥ing knowledge, made strides toward the future with discoveries in ener¥gy, biomedicine, supercomputing and the humanities,Ó said Juan San¥chez, vice president for research on the website. Brent Iverson, professor and De¥partment of Chemistry and Bio¥chemistry chair, said his research encompasses chemistry and biol¥ogy. Iverson and his colleagues are working to create proteins that are used to fight cancer and autoim¥mune disorders. ÒWe are working on ways of making new treatments more effec¥tive and thus less expensive,Ó Iver¥son said. During his freshman year as an undergraduate, Iverson was in¥spired to become a scientist by his professor who was a renowned re¥searcher. It is not accurate to talk about research and teaching as sep¥arate subjects, Iverson said. ÒIn fact, research at UT is con¥ducted largely by students at all lev¥els and serves as the most impor¥tant element of their scientific ed- RESEARCH continues on PAGE 2 Allen Otto | Daily Texan Staff Eagle Scout and former serviceman Patrick Clemens provided first aid to freshman Haifa Abubaker who was in a bike accident at Dean Keeton and Guadalupe streets last Wednesday. By using his belt as a tourniquet, he was able to stabilize her until paramedics arrived. Former soldier rescues injured student By Liz Farmer Daily Texan Staff A Boy Scout troop leader and former U.S. Army soldier likely saved the life of a UT student in¥volved in a bicycle accident at the intersection of Guadalupe and Dean Keeton streets on the after¥noon of June 27. Patrick Clemens used his belt as a tourniquet to wrap the leg of nu¥trition freshman Haifa Abubak¥er after she and a CCI Manu¥facturing cement truck collid¥ed. ClemensÕ training as a ser¥geant in the Army and as an Ea¥gle Scout prepared him for the situation. ÒThere had to be 20 people out there and nobody was help¥ing, nobody would touch her,Ó Clemens said. When he heard the crash from the inside of the Jack in the Box RESCUE continues on PAGE 2 WORLD&NATION 3 Thursday, July 7, 2011 | THE DAILY TEXAN | Brenna Cleeland, Wire Editor | dailytexanonline.com Bosnians assemble to remember, bury massacre victims By Aida Cerkez The Associated Press SREBRENICA, Bosnia-Her¥zegovina Ñ TheyÕre coming on bicycles from Switzerland, by plane from the U.S. and Austra¥lia. From Bosnian towns and vil¥lages theyÕre heading through the woods on foot, joining thousands of other pilgrims. The occasion is a somber one thatÕs also marked by solace: the funeral next Monday of 613 newly identified victims of the 1995 Sre¥brenica massacre. The funeral is a yearly event marking the July 11 anniversary of EuropeÕs worst massacre since the Nazi era. This year, the commem¥orations are particularly special because of the May capture of Rat¥ko Mladic, the Bosnian Serb com¥mander accused of orchestrating the execution of 8,000 Muslim men and boys Ñ and now stand¥ing trial on genocide charges in The Hague. The event attracts more people than Srebrenica, a town of about 4,000 people, has residents. His¥torians, former townsfolk, Bos¥nians from all over the world come to take part in round table discussions, performances and a march along the route through the woods survivors took in 1995 to escape death. The week of reflection and commemoration culminates with the burial of hundreds of bodies found in mass graves and identi¥fied through DNA analysis. The ceremonies have caused more division in this ethnically divided town, where Serbs and Muslims shop at rival butcher shops and hold deeply conflicting views of history. On Monday, a Serb was arrest¥ed for driving up and down town waving an ultranationalist flag and playing patriotic songs as Mladic appeared at his hearing at the In¥ternational War Crimes Tribunal. Muslims say theyÕre struggling to keep historical memory alive in a hostile environment where ma¥jority Serbs continue to worship Mladic and former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, also on trial at the Hague. MladicÕs Ògenocidal policy is nowhere near to being defeat¥ed here,Ó said Damir Pestalic, the local imam. Srebrenica was under the protection of the United Na¥tions during the 1992-95 Bos¥nian war but the outnumbered Dutch troops never shot a bul¥let when Serb forces commanded by Mladic overran Srebrenica on July 11, 1995. Over 15,000 men headed through the mountains toward government-held territory but many of them never made it as they were hunted down by Serb forces and killed. Every year, thousands march that escape route backward, pray¥ing at sites of mass graves along the way. Associated Press file photo Dutch UN peacekeepers sit on top of an armored personnel car¥rier in 1995 while Muslim refugees from eastern Bosnia gather in the village of Potocari, some 5 km north of Srebrenica. AnthonyÕs plans still uncertain following acquittal of murder By Kyle Hightower & Matt Sedenksy The Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Ñ What could the future hold for Casey Anthony when she gets out of jail, perhaps as early as Thursday? A day after she was acquitted of killing her 2-year-old daughter, Cay-lee, in a case that was a coast-to¥coast TV sensation, many of those who followed the riveting drama are wondering. ÒAnthony will always be dogged by the belief that she killed her child,Ó said Lewis Katz, a law professor at Case Western Reserve Universi¥ty in Cleveland. ÒShe will never lead a normal life.Ó In a country known for second acts, never is a strong word. But should she be released at her sentenc¥ing Thursday, after nearly three years behind bars, Anthony could be hard-pressed to piece together some sem¥blance of a normal life. She may have to get out of town. Threats have been made against her, and online she is being vilified. Near¥ly 15,000 people ÒlikedÓ the ÒI hate Casey AnthonyÓ page on Facebook, which included comments wish¥ing her the same fate that befell little Caylee. Ti McCleod, who lives a few doors from AnthonyÕs parents, said: ÒSociety is a danger to Casey; sheÕs not a danger to society.Ó Her family has been fractured by her attorneysÕ insistence that An¥thonyÕs father and brother molest¥ed her and that her father participat¥ed in a cover-up of CayleeÕs death. On Tuesday, AnthonyÕs parents rose from their seats without emotion upon hearing the verdict and left the courtroom ahead of everyone else. Their attorney, Mark Lippman, said they havenÕt spoken with their daughter since the verdict, and he wouldnÕt say whether they believed she was guilty. Anthony is a high school dropout who, before her arrest at 22, had lim¥ited work experience. Her last job was in 2006 as a vendor at Universal Studios theme park. While she once professed an interest in photogra¥phy, and even found some work in the field, itÕs not known wheth¥er she has skills that could translate into a career. In a 2010 jailhouse letter to a friend, Anthony said she would like to adopt a child from Ireland Òaccent and all.Ó Judge Belvin Perry will sentence Anthony on four misdemeanor counts of lying to investigators while they were looking into their daugh¥terÕs disappearance. Each count car¥ries up to a year behind bars. At worst, she will serve only a little additional time. Prosecutors contended that An¥thony suffocated Caylee with duct tape because she wanted to be free to party and be with her boyfriends. Defense attorneys argued that the lit¥tle girl accidentally drowned in the family swimming pool and that An¥thony panicked and hid the body be¥cause of the effects of being sexually abused by her father. The prosecutor in the case, Jeff Ashton, told NBCÕs ÒTodayÓ show Wednesday that the verdict left him and other prosecutors in shock. ÒI think I mouthed the word ÔwowÕ about five times,Ó said Ashton, who is retiring Friday. A spokesman said the retirement had been planned for some time. Ashton said that he believes the ju¥rors applied the law as they under¥stood it. ÒBeyond a reasonable doubt is a high standard,Ó he said. AnthonyÕs attorneys did not return calls for comment. Geneva Shiles of Orlando said she had trouble sleeping Tuesday night after witnessing the verdict from a seat in the courtroom. ÒIÕm angry and anxious to see what Casey will do with her life now that sheÕs free,Ó Shile said. ÒMy question is: If she didnÕt do it, who did?Ó NEWS BRIEFLY Marine corps helicopter crashes, injury details not yet released CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. Ñ A Marine Corps helicopter crashed Wednesday afternoon at the sprawl¥ing coastal base of Camp Pendleton, injuring the six personnel aboard. The helicopter belonging to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing at Camp Pendleton went down at about noon in the northern section of the San Diego County base, said 1st Lt. Maureen Dooley, a spokes¥woman at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. Officials did not immediately re¥lease details about the injuries. At least three of the injured were taken to nearby Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla in San Diego, about 30 miles south of the base, hospital spokeswoman Lisa Ohmstede said. She said she also couldnÕt discuss their injuries and she didnÕt know what other hospitals took in patients from the crash. The UH-1Y helicopter, known as a Yankee Huey is a modernized vari¥ant of the decades-old UH-1 design by Bell Helicopters. Wednesday was sunny and hot in the county so it was unclear if weather played a role. Dooley said there will be an investigation into the cause of the incident. Haitian president recommends second choice for prime minister PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti Ñ Hai¥tian President Michel Martelly has chosen a former justice minister as his nominee for prime minister in his second attempt to fill the position, a government official said Wednesday. Bernard Gousse was chosen in the hopes that his experience and reputation as a prominent attorney will overcome opposition from law¥makers who rejected the presidentÕs first candidate for the post, busi¥nessman Daniel-Gerard Rouzier, said MartellyÕs chief of staff, Thierry Mayard-Paul. ÒHeÕs an honest man. He has expe¥rience in public administration,Ó Ma-yard-Paul told The Associated Press. ÒWe believe that Mr. Gousse can drive this country out of its turmoil.Ó The nominee still may face a chal¥lenge winning approval from a Sen¥ate and Chamber of Deputies domi¥nated by the opposition Unity party of former President Rene Preval. Gousse served as justice minister under the interim government that was formed after the ouster of for¥mer President Jean-Bertrand Aris¥tide in 2004. Critics accused him of persecuting supporters of Aris¥tide, who returned to Haiti in March and remains a popular figure in the impoverished country. Unity party Deputy Patrick Joseph said Gousse would be rejected. ÒThe choice is a bad choice,Ó he said. ÒHe wonÕt be ratified.Ó Ñ Compiled from Associated Press reports Luxury Residences combined with retail and restaurants Voted UTmost Apartment complex Spring 2010 Now pre-leasiNg for fall 2011!! Call now to reserve your home: 512.450.1500 www.triangleaustin.com 4600 W. 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The administrators recently launched 7solutionsresponse.org to rebut the controver¥sial seven Òbreakthrough solutionsÓ to higher education in Texas authored and advocated by the Texas Public Policy Foundation. ÒResearch shows that when student ratings play a major role in evaluations, instruc¥tors tend to be more con¥cerned with managing stu¥dent impressions of them than with quality teaching and resort to easy grading, course work deflation and grade inflation.Ó Ñ The administrators, criticizing a proposal to put greater emphasis on student evaluations when allocating bonus pay for faculty. ÒTeaching is evaluated using multiple methods including studentsÕ Course Instructor Survey (CIS) ratings. All writ¥ten comments submitted bystudents about a faculty mem¥berÕs teaching over the prior three years are reviewed.Ó Ñ The administrators, explaining how student evaluations are a valid indicator of teaching quality when evaluating professors for tenure. ÒEveryone seems to be por¥traying the seven break¥through solutions as tabletswe carried down from Mount Sinai. They are ideas on paper.We think they are very good ideas, but if other people have better ways to accomplishthose objectives, we are open to having a conversation.Ó Ñ David Guenthner, spokesman for the Texas Public Policy Foundation, in an interview with The Texas Tribune last month, in response to criticism of the organizationÕs proposals. ÒThe report and website were produced by faculty and staff in the deanÕs office and Liberal Arts ITS in addition to our regular duties and withoutany extra compensation.Ó Ñ College of Liberal Arts spokesman Gary Susswein, responding to concerns about the costs and time to produce the report and launch the website, according to the Austin American-Statesman. Reopening an old front on education By Matt Daley Daily Texan Columnist Gov. Rick Perry reopened an old front in the war on education in Texas last Friday. Just days after the end of the special legislative session and on the brink of a busy holiday weekend, the governorÕs office announced the appoint¥ment of Barbara Cargill to the position of chair of the State Board of Education. Cargill, a current board member from The Woodlands, was a reliable conservative vote during the boardÕs social studies curriculum revision just more than a year ago. Among other issues, she supported de-emphasizing the role of Hispanics in early Texas history and the role of minority groups in American history more generally. She also voted for a resolution decrying an al¥leged ÒIslamic biasÓ in several history textbooks, and she led an effort to remove a requirement that the role of gender and social constructs be taught in sociology courses. The veteran sci¥ence educator has also supported reintroduc¥ing a Òstrengths and weaknessesÓ component in classroom discussions of evolution. Cargill is a staunch social conservative, and her voting record indicates that she is ready to impose her views on the children of Texas irre¥spective of their basis in fact. Omitting the roles of minority groups in Texas and American his¥tory ignores aspects of those histories critical to understanding the present. In a state where Hispanics will soon comprise the majority of the population, their cultureÕs important role in its founding should be emphasized. Rejecting the study of gender and social roles because it Òallows students to go into the world of transvestites, transexuals and God¥knows-what else,Ó as Cargill said, according to The Texas Tribune, is narrow-minded and of¥fensive. In a nation where women continue to be paid less than their male counterparts in a vast array of jobs and where non-heterosexuals face painfully routine discrimination, promot¥ing understanding and tolerance should receive special attention. And injecting nonscientific theology into biology lessons reeks of an ideological cru¥sade. In a nation where, according to a 2010 Gallup Poll, fully 78 percent of people do not ÒbelieveÓ in evolution, one of biologyÕs most fundamental principles, undermining it fur¥ther by touting its imagined weaknesses im¥perils our future scientific prowess. Cargill is a culture warrior in every sense of the term. But setting belief above fact does little to promote college readiness or prepare stu¥dents for the modern workforce. In appointing Cargill, Perry seems to be sending a number of signals. The timing of her appointment is telling. A group of Senate Democrats had stalled PerryÕs previous choice for chair, Gail Lowe, since mid-March. Shortly after the legislative session ended, Perry ap¥pointed an arguably more conservative chair. Because the Legislature is no longer meeting, Cargill will not face scrutiny until at least 2013. Already being called one of the most powerful governors in Texas history, PerryÕs move here can easily be read as yet another power play. Second, Perry no doubt has his national image in mind. As rumors continue to swirl around his campaign for the presidency, this move can be seen as an attempt to further so¥lidify his conservative credentials and bolster his perceived ideological purity. In short, CargillÕs appointment is yet another piece of evidence that Perry is willing to sacri¥fice responsible governance on the altar of his public image. It is remarkably unfortunate that his political posturing continues to come at the expense of public education. The end of the legislative session left Texas schools significantly underfunded. In the name of adherence to conservative principles, even the proposal of Rep. Donna Howard, D-Round Rock, that any Rainy Day Fund revenue raised in excess of current projections be used to make up the public school funding shortfall was re¥jected. Perry was one of the most vocal oppo¥nents of her amendment. The end of the session also left higher educa¥tion wanting. The lack of state financial support has prompted the ongoing debate about the ÒefficiencyÓ of our universities. Their future in¥tellectual and administrative independence re¥mains seriously questionable. Again, Perry has been one of their most vociferous critics. Signaling a willingness to support another ideological Board of Education represents an attack on education from yet another angle. And it risks another embarrassing round of na¥tional media condemnation. But more importantly, allowing political ide¥ology to color education requirements is not compatible with freedom of thought or with intellectual honesty. Texas is a large state with a rapidly growing number of students. Success¥fully educating future Texans, both as work¥ers and as responsible, free-thinking citizens requires that fact, not belief, and certainly not wishful thinking, be the determinant of our stateÕs curriculum. A functioning republic requires that its citi¥zens be educated responsibly. The state and the governor should take their crucial roles in ensuring that this happens very seriously. As voting citizens, we should, too. Perhaps a little grandstanding is acceptable when railing against overly intrusive airport security proce¥dures, but education is far too important to be made into a political plaything. Daley is a biology and government senior. The FIrINg lINe Confederate plates create mixed emotions The Sons of Confederate Veterans is not a veterans group, as Samian QuaziÕs Monday column ÒConfeder¥ate plates: An utter disgraceÓ says. These are individu¥als that had an ancestor that served in the Confederate army, navy or cavalry. Although some members may be veterans, it is not a requirement for being a member. They, for the most part, just want to honor those ances¥tors by displaying the flag logo. Also, the image of that flag stirs a lot of emotion. The objections are not a surprise to anyone. But it also stirs a patriotic emotion in some people. The idea of standing up against government and of speaking for what you believe in are American ideals. Secession and the Confederate flag are the embodiment of the protest against the power that the federal government had at the time. South Carolina had been threatening seces¥sion for a number of years. Virginia was on the verge of abolishing slavery. The vast majority of Southerners did not own slaves. If you were to read the entire Texas Declaration of Causes, and those of other states that seceded, you will see that slavery was not the only issue that caused those states to choose secession. Putting that flag on the Texas license plate creates mixed emotions in me. I can see the groupÕs point of how it honors their ancestors. But at the same time, I can see how so many people see the flag as a symbol of racism. As a Civil War federal troop reenactor, when I see the Confederate flag across the field, I do not think, ÒThose guys are racists!Ó I see men honoring their her¥itage as I am honoring mine. It was after the Civil War with the rise of the Ku Klux Klan that the flag really took on its racist quality. Those are the people who promulgated the supremacy of the white race. Maybe we should go back to the forefathers of this country and give them some blame. When they wrote, Ò We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Hap¥pinessÓ into the Declaration of Independence and then continued to be slaveholders, they titled themselves as hypocrites. For 85 years prior to the Civil War, the American flag supported slavery. Does anyone protest any U.S. flag with fewer than 36 stars? Or any flag that was flown prior to 1964, when the Civil Rights bill was passed? In the context of the Civil War, I believe the flag is appropriate. But with the connotation that so many people have of the Confederate flag, just for the sake of avoiding controversy, my opinion is to leave the flag off the plate unless both the Confederate flag and a U.S. flag with 34 stars were on it. That would be a com¥ memoration of the Civil War. Ñ Steve Corey Civil War reenactor SUBMIT a gUeST ColUMN The editorial board welcomes guest column submissions. Col¥umns must be between 600 and 800 words. Send columns to ed¥itor@dailytexanonline.com. The Daily Texan reserves the right to edit all columns for clarity, brevity and liability. legaleSe Opinions expressed in The Daily Texan are those of the edi¥tor, the Editorial Board or the writer of the article. They are not necessarily those of the UT administration, the Board of Re¥gents or the Texas Student Media Board of Operating Trustees. SUBMIT a FIrINg lINe Email your Firing Lines to firingline@dailytexanonline.com. Let¥ters must be more than 100 and fewer than 300 words. The Tex¥an reserves the right to edit all submissions for brevity, clarity and liability. reCyCle Please recycle this copy of The Daily Texan. Place the paper in one of the recycling bins on campus or back in the burnt-orange newsstand where you found it. Debate arises over legality Iconic self-portrait returns to Austin By Diego Cruz Daily Texan Staff A famous Frida Kahlo self-por¥trait has returned to the Harry Ran¥som Center after more than six months on display abroad. The center announced the ar¥rival of the late painterÕs self-por¥trait Wednesday, 104 years after her birth, and said it will remain in Austin through Jan. 8. UT loaned the portrait to exhibi¥tions in Europe, including a retro¥spective dedicated to Kahlo in Ber¥lin and Vienna, said Peter Mears, Ransom Center associate curator and department head. Ò[The painting] was created in 1940, a time in KahloÕs life when she was at the peak of her painting ca¥reer,Ó Mears said. Kahlo painted ÒSelf-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Humming¥birdÓ the same year her work was displayed at a surrealist exhibition in Mexico City Ñ and a year after her divorce from painter Diego Ri¥vera, Mears said. He said the painting is high¥ly symbolic and includes flora and fauna from KahloÕs Mexican home¥land and a thorn necklace alluding to Christian influences. The portrait also contains a hum¥mingbird, which Mears said is a Mayan symbol for resurrected war¥riors and associated with psycho¥sexual powers. Mears said the Ransom Cen¥ter acquired the portrait in 1966 as part of a collection donated posthu¥mously by KahloÕs friend and lov¥er, celebrity photographer Nicko¥las Muray. It has since been loaned to nu¥merous exhibitions across the Americas and Europe and exhib¥ited at the center between travels, he said. ÒWe have a loan program where we loan works of art in the collec- of pre-abortion sonogram By Jim Vertuno The Associated Press AUSTIN Ñ A reproductive rights group asked a federal judge Wednesday to block a new Tex¥as law requiring doctors to con¥duct a sonogram before perform¥ing an abortion, arguing it is vague and unconstitutional. The New York-based Center for Reproductive Rights has filed a law¥suit to overturn the law. Wednes¥dayÕs hearing was on a request for U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks to block the law from taking effect on abortions performed starting Oct. 1, pending the lawsuitÕs outcome. Sparks said he would issue a rul¥ing on the injunction request be¥fore Oct. 1. The law requires doctors to de¥scribe the fetusÕ features and allow pregnant women to hear the fe¥tal heartbeat. The law doesnÕt allow women to opt out of the descrip¥tion, with exemptions for cases of rape or incest and when a fetus has fatal abnormalities. The center argues that the law forces doctors to say things against their will and violates medical ethics. The law Òdamages the relation¥ship of trust between physician and patient, and with compelled and unwanted speech impos¥es stress and emotional strain on women as they prepare to under¥go a medical procedure,Ó the cen¥ter argues in its lawsuit. Supporters say the law is neces¥sary to make sure women fully un¥derstand what an abortion entails. They cite cases where women later regretted having an abortion, and they insist the law will lead more women to decide against having one. About 81,000 abortions are performed in Texas every year, ac¥cording to the state Department of Health Services. Republican Gov. Rick Perry, who opposes abortion, signed the bill into law and says he believes itÕs necessary to protect unborn life. ÒEven in Texas, where we pass the toughest laws in the nation, tens of thousands of lives are lost,Ó Perry said when he signed the leg¥islation. ÒThis is a tragedy we must all work together to stop.Ó Texas abortion providers who do not comply with the law would face loss of their medical license and possible criminal misde¥meanor prosecution and fines up to $10,000. Sparks, who represented doc¥tors and hospitals for about 30 years when he was an attorney before being appointed a federal judge in 1991, questioned the sec¥tions of the law requiring sono¥grams be performed Òin a quali¥ty consistent with current medical practiceÓ and that results be de¥scribed Òin a manner understand¥able to a lay person.Ó permanent exhibit, which would otherwise not be available to the general public. Many people visit the center spe¥cifically to see the portrait, said vis¥itor services representative Kathy Marcus. Visitors are allowed to look at the iconic painting from a close distance and at eye-level, Marcus said. ÒItÕs like she belongs here, and sheÕs come home for a while,Ó she said. tion to sister institutions who orga¥nize meaningful scholarly exhibi¥tions,Ó Mears said. A courier who transports the painting ensures it is properly and An average of 6,000 people vis¥it the Ransom Center every month, said spokeswoman Jennifer Tisdale. ÒWhere [the portrait] is hung is a little niche in our lobby that allows ItÕs like she belongs here, and sheÕs come home for a while. ÑKathy Marcus, visitor service representative securely installed in its new home and overseen every step of the way, he said. Mears said the painting has been analyzed by professional conserva¥tors twice over the years and is cur¥rently in perfect condition. for the Ransom Center to highlight different works on a limited basis,Ó Tisdale said. She said this space allows visi¥tors the opportunity to see items in the CenterÕs holdings that are neither part of a collection nor a Better clinic. Better medicine. Better world. Everybody counts on having safe, effective medicine for anything from the common cold to heart disease. But making sure medications are safe is a complex and careful process. At PPD, we count on healthy volunteers to help evaluate medications being developed Ð maybe like you. 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Fri. 5 Aug. through Mon. 8 Aug. Men and Women 18 to 55 Up to $1500 Healthy & Non-Smoking BMI between 18 and 30 Weigh at least 121 lbs. Mon. 18 Jul. through Fri. 22 Jul. Men and Women 18 to 45 Up to $1600 Healthy & Non-Smoking BMI between 18 and 32 Fri. 22 Jul. through Mon. 25 Jul. Fri. 29 Jul. through Mon. 1 Aug. XXXQQEJDPNtt5FYUi11%wUPUPSFDFJWFTUVEZJOGPSNBUJPO Potential redistricting splits UT, silences minority community By William James Gerlich U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Travis, Daily Texan Staff said in an email to The Daily Texan he canÕt wait until courts sort out re-The UniversityÕs blue legislative districting because it may last beyond districts may turn red if the cur-the November 2012 elections. Dog-rent state and federal redistrict-gett currently represents neighbor¥ing maps pass through the judicial hoods near the University and is one system untouched. of the representatives most affected The new maps divide neighbor-by the new federal map. His district hoods surrounding the University was split to stretch out to the suburbs into separate Republican leaning dis-of Austin which typically vote Re¥tricts, and some students and officials publican, so Doggett said he plans to say it will segment and silence the seek re-election in the new district 35, student vote. Currently the Univer-which will be left leaning. sity and surrounding neighborhoods ÒThe fact that students and neigh-are divided into three separate feder-borhoods that make UT and the sur¥al districts, but the new federal map rounding area such a unique place divides UT neighborhoods into four, to learn and live will be split into so and Travis County into five. many congressional districts is out- Both the state and federal redis-rageous,Ó Doggett said. ÒRepubli¥tricting maps are currently being cans have made clear that their goal challenged in court for possible vi-is to deny a voice for our communi¥olations of the 1965 Voting Rights ty. By dividing the University, Repub- Act. More than a dozen lawsuits have licans are determined to deny any ef¥been filed against the stateÕs redistrict-fective voice for students Ñ eager to ing efforts, and according to some deny political power to anyone strong lawmakers more are on the way. As enough to stand up to them.Ó of late last week, seven cases are un-Jessica Laberge, government senior der review by federal courts and sev-and former president of College Re-en by state courts, most dealing with publicans at Texas, said her organi¥suppressing the minority vote. zation has not taken a stance on the State Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort new redistricting map but said she Worth, is at risk of losing her seat has mixed feelings about it. By Diego Cruz & Jillian Bliss resentatives should be as closely tied sented to city council. A third dis-Larger districts will make it hard- since the district was redrawn to ex-ÒIt would be nice for UT to have Daily Texan Staff to citizens as possible. trict consistent in all four maps is on er for council members to accurate¥ clude many minority communities. a voting block, but so many UT stu-The city hired the law firm Bick-the Southwestern side of the city and ly represent their constituencies, Though Davis has not filed a law-dents are not even registered to vote City leadership is reviewing pro-erstaff Heath Delgado Acosta to de-was designed based on physical con-he said. suit, she has criticized the map for be-in Austin,Ó Laberge said. posals for City Council voting dis-velop a proposal for how to divide straints that isolate it as a district. Robinson said the council prob¥ ing Republican leaning and has said Paul Theobald, government se¥tricts, but some say revisions are the districts, said Sydney Falk, an He said the other three districts ably made its initial proposal with she will try to protect those com-nior and UT Votes spokesman, said still needed. attorney with the firm. Each of the varied based on considerations to six districts knowing there would munities from being excluded from the way the new state redistricting Austin residents currently elect four proposed maps divide the city avoid dividing large, mostly ho-be suggestions to increase the num¥ her district. map breaks up the University is un¥all six council members and a may-into six voting districts. mogenous neighborhoods. ber. He said the cost of adding new Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, said fair because students are divided into or to stand for the entire city, but Falk said the first consideration ÒThe City Council has designat-council members would likely limit during the special session that the districts that stretch out all the way to a new plan would create six geo-was to give each district an equal ed what are called Ôneighborhood the number of districts. map discriminates against minori-the Valley and San Antonio. graphic voting districts with one population size according to federal planning areas,Õ and weÕre planning, If the proposal goes to ballot this ties, especially Hispanics. Only one of ÒUT should be one district,Ó City Council representative each, law. Cities with single-member dis-to the extent possible, to keep those will be the seventh time dividing four new districts in the state legisla-Theobald said. ÒThe map is by no said Matt Curtis, spokesman for tricts undergo restructuring follow-intact,Ó Falk said. the city into districts will be voted ture will have a predominantly Dem-means final, and it currently splinters Mayor Lee Leffingwell. Two council ing the release of U.S. census data He said these maps are a draft on in 35 years, Robinson said. ocrat constituency, although Hispan-the UT voice, leaving students voting members and the mayor would still every decade. meant to illustrate the constraints However, he said this would ic Texans historically vote for Dem-in four separate districts.Ó be elected at-large. Based on demographic data, the in defining districts and get people be the first time the mayor would ocrats and accounted for 65 percent Melanie Schwartz, history senior ÒAs our city has become as large second consideration was to define thinking and forming opinions. be so devoted to strengthen the of the stateÕs population growth from and political director for the Texas as it is, we need to take a look at districts with significant Hispan-City demographer Ryan Robin-connection between citizens 2000-2010. College Republicans, said everything having a different level of govern-ic and African-American popula-son said opposing voices consis-and government. Most Republican legislators have comes down to voter participation, ment so that people can be more ad-tions, he said. tently said six districts would not ÒThis time youÕve really got a remained quiet about redistribut-and UT students donÕt vote. equately represented,Ó Curtis said. Falk said two districts were de-be enough. strong and popular mayor, and this ing Democratic seats over to Repub-ÒIf students would vote they would He said the mayor has champi-signed with demographic data in ÒThe biggest challenge with the is something he wants to accom¥ licans, but state Rep. Burt Solomons, get better representation,Ó Schwartz oned this change since he began as mind, and those districts changed six district scenario is the fact that plish,Ó Robinson said. ÒThat right R-Carrollton, says the map is fair and said. ÒThe map would have been a council member and believes rep-little in the four maps the firm pre-theyÕre very large,Ó Robinson said. there makes it different.Ó will withstand judicial scrutiny. drawn differently to reflect that.Ó AFTER YOUR PURCHASE. NOT V ALID ON LIMITED TME AND DOOR BUSTER PROMOTIONSP I. COMPARE ATPAARICING IS DETERMINED BASED ONPRICE OF COMPPARAB LE MERCHANDISE OF SIMILAR QUALITY AND CIRCUMSTT ANCES. 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FINAL EXAMINATION SCHEDULE, SUMMER SESSION 2011 FIRST TERM CLASSES FRIDAY, JULY 8 - SATURDAY, JULY 9 FINAL EXAM SCHEDULES ON THE WEB Students can access their Þnal exam schedules for current classes online. Go to http://registrar.utexas.edu/services/ and select ÒFinals for a Student.Ó A public display of Þnal exam information by unique number is also available via the Web site listed above. Final exam information on the Web supersedes the printed exam schedule below. INDEX OF FINAL EXAMINATION TIMES Class Meeting Time Final Examination Date Time MTWTHF 7:00 Ð 8:30 AM Saturday, July 9 7 Ð 10 PM MTWTHF 8:30 Ð 10:00 AM Friday, July 8 9 Ð 12 noon MTWTHF 10:00 Ð 11:30 AM Saturday, July 9 9 Ð 12 noon MTWTHF 11:30 Ð 1:00 PM Friday, July 8 2 Ð 5 PM MTWTHF 1:00 Ð 2:30 PM Saturday, July 9 2 Ð 5 PM MTWTHF 2:30 Ð 4:00 PM Friday, July 8 7 Ð 10 PM After 4:00 PM Saturday, July 9 7 Ð 10 PM The Þnal examination date and time for a class is determined by the class meeting time as listed in the above index. Final examinations for classes that meet at times not listed in the above index are normally scheduled with classes meet¥ing at the indexed time that most closely corresponds to the beginning day and time of the class. For example, the exam for a class that meets TWTH 1:00 - 3:30 PM will be at the same time as exams for classes that meet MTWTHF 1:00 -2:30 PM. If the beginning time of the class is halfway between two standard class beginning times, the class will be grouped with those meeting at the later time. For example, the exam for a class the meets WTHF 9:15 - 11:30 AM will be at the same time as exams for classes that meet MTWTHF 10:00 - 11:30 AM. Questions about the Þnal examination schedule should be directed to the OfÞce of the Registrar at 475-7600. FINAL EXAMINATION POLICIES Note: Classes for nine-week and whole-session courses do not meet on Þnal exam days for Þrst term courses. However, classes for second term and whole-session courses do meet on Þnal exam days for nine-week courses. When a conßict between a scheduled Þnal exam and a class occurs, the student should consult the course instructor(s), department chair(s), and/or college dean(s). In accordance with Policy Memorandum 3.201, class-related activities, with the exception of ofÞce hours, are prohibited on designated no-class days and during the Þnal examination period. These dates are set aside for students to prepare for and take scheduled Þnal examinations. During this period, papers and projects are not to be due, review sessions are not to be scheduled, quizzes are not to be given, and there are not to be any other class-related activities, with the exception of ofÞce hours. The Þnal examination days for Þrst term courses are Friday, July 8, and Saturday, July 9. There are no designated no-class days in the summer session. There is no University policy that provides relief to students who have three examinations scheduled the same day; in that situation, students may seek the assistance of the course instructor(s), department chair, and/or dean of the college. The following Þnal examination policies are taken from General Information, chapter 4: Examinations should begin promptly at the scheduled hour and should not continue beyond the three hours allocated in the ofÞcial schedule. No Þnal examinations may be given before the examination period begins, and no change in time from that printed in the ofÞcial schedule is permitted. An instructor with a compelling reason to change the time of an examination must obtain the approval of the department chair and dean of the college or school in which the course is taught before announcing an alternative examination procedure to the students. No substantial examinations may be given during the last week of class or during the no-class days preceding the Þnal examination period. An examination counting for more than thirty percent of the Þnal course grade is considered to be substantial. A change in the room assignment for a Þnal examination may be made only with the approval of the registrar. With the approval of the department chair, an instructor may choose not to give a Þnal examination. However, if an examination is given, all students must take it and no exceptions may be allowed except pursuant to a uniform exemption policy announced to the class. For good cause, an instructor may give a student permission to take an examination with a different class section than the one in which the student is registered. For good cause, a student may petition his or her academic dean for permission to change the time or place of an exami¥nation from that speciÞed in the ofÞcial schedule. If permission is given by the dean and the instructor, no penalty (such as a reduction in grade) may be assessed. In a course extending over two semesters, when the subject matter is continuous, the second-semester Þnal examination may include the subject matter of the Þrst semester. A student may address complaints related to the Þnal examination procedures in a course to the chair of the department or the dean of the college or school in which the course is offered, or to the OfÞce of the Ombudsperson. GRADE REPORTING Submission of Grades to Registrar. Faculty are required to submit grades according to the following schedule and policies: For classes having a Grades are due Þnal examination on: by 10:00 am on: Friday, July 8 Wednesday, July 13 Saturday, July 9 Thursday, July 14 - Final grades for classes that have regularly scheduled meeting times but no Þnal examinations are due at the same time they would have been if examinations had been scheduled. - Final grades for classes with no ofÞcially scheduled meeting times are due on Wednesday, July 13. Final grades should be submitted online by the instructor of record by going to ÒGrade ReportingÓ on the Web at http:// registrar.utexas.edu/staff/grades/. Online grade submission is available at all times during grade reporting except for short periods of routine maintenance. Grade Reports to Students. Grade reports are available to all students, except in the School of Law, at the end of each semester and summer session on the Web at http://registrar.utexas.edu/student/grades/. Printed grade reports are mailed to students who have had a change in scholastic status, earned University Honors, or requested a mailed copy prior to the end of the semester or summer session through the Web site listed above. Grade reports are mailed to the studentÕs permanent address on Þle in the OfÞce of the Registrar; however, at the studentÕs request or if the permanent address is outside the United States or its territories, reports are mailed to the local address. BUILDING ABBREVIATIONS ACE Applied Computational Engineering & Sciences Building AHG Anna Hiss Gymnasium ART Art Building and Museum ATT AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center BAT Batts Hall BEL L. Theo Bellmont Hall BEN Benedict Hall BIO Biological Laboratories BRB Bernard and Audre Rapoport Building BTL Battle Hall BUR Burdine Hall CAL Calhoun Hall CBA College of Business Administration Building CDL Collections Deposit Library CMA Jesse H. Jones Communication Center (Building A) CMB Jesse H. Jones Communication Center (Building B) CPE Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Building CRD Carothers Dormitory DFA E. William Doty Fine Arts Building ECJ Ernest Cockrell Jr. Hall ENS Engineering-Science Building EPS E. P. Schoch Building ETC Engineering Teaching Center II FAC Peter T. Flawn Academic Center GAR Garrison Hall GEA Mary E. Gearing Hall GOL Goldsmith Hall GRG Geography Building GSB Graduate School of Business Building HMA Hogg Memorial Auditorium HRH Rainey Hall JES Beauford H. Jester Center JGB Jackson Geological Sciences Building JON Jesse H. Jones Hall LBJ Lyndon B. Johnson Library LTH Laboratory Theatre Building MBB Louise and James Robert Moffett Molecular Biology Building MER Microelectronic and Engineering Resource Center (PRC) MEZ Mezes Hall MRH Music Building East and Music Building/ Recital Hall NHB Norman Hackerman Building NMS Neural Molecular Science Building NOA North OfÞce Building A PAI T. S. Painter Hall PAR Parlin Hall PAT J. T. Patterson Laboratories Building PHR Pharmacy Building PRC J. J. Pickle Research Campus (10100 Burnet Road) RLM Robert Lee Moore Hall SAC Student Activity Center SEA Sarah M. and Charles E. Seay Building SRH Sid Richardson Hall SSW School of Social Work Building SUT Sutton Hall SZB George I. Sanchez Building TNH Townes Hall UTA UT Administration Building (1616 Guadalupe St.) UTC University Teaching Center WAG Waggener Hall WCH Will C. Hogg Building WEL Robert A. Welch Hall WIN F. Loren Winship Drama Building WMB West Mall OfÞce Building WRW W. R. Woolrich Laboratories Friday, July 8 9:00 - 12:00 noon Classes meeting MTWThF 8:30 - 10:00 AM Grades for these classes must be reported by 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 13. ACC f383K 71240 WEL 2.246 ANT f302 81805 SAC 4.174 BIO f361 90065 BUR 134 BIO f365R 90085 RLM 5.104 BIO f365R 90090 RLM 5.104 CH f301 90830 WEL 1.316 CH f310M 90955 WEL 2.224 CH f318M 90965 WEL 2.224 CH f455 91000 WEL 2.312 CH f455 91005 WEL 2.312 CSD f394H 72985 CMA A5.136 DEV f303M 95555 MEZ 2.122 ECO f420K 83315 JGB 2.216 ECO f420K 83320 JGB 2.216 ECO f329 83330 UTC 4.112 FIN f376 71545 WEL 2.308 FR f507 84205 MEZ 1.120 GOV f365N 85279 WAG 101 HIS f309L 85445 GAR 0.132 HIS f355P 85484 PAR 306 ISL f372 86816 WAG 101 ITL f507 84435 MEZ 2.118 KIN f324K 75400 BEL 328 KIN f324K 75405 BEL 328 KIN f324K 75410 BEL 328 KIN f324K 75415 BEL 328 LEB f323 71415 WEL 3.502 M f316 92313 CPE 2.208 M f340L 92340 RLM 4.102 M f362K 92355 RLM 5.118 M f378K 92385 RLM 6.124 MES f322K 86896 WAG 101 MNS f354Q 91960 S06 201C P S f303 92820 RLM 8.318 POR f604 88805 BEN 1.122 PSY f339 87610 SEA 2.108 SPN f601D 88939 BEN 2.104 SPN f601D 88940 GAR 1.126 SPN f610D 88965 BEN 1.124 SPN f611D 88980 CBA 4.330 SSC f378 93270 RLM 6.124 STA f371G 71995 CBA 5.304 CBA 5.325 * * * Friday, July 8 2:00 - 5:00 PM Classes meeting MTWThF 11:30 - 1:00 PM Grades for these classes must be reported by 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 13. ACC f312 71210 PHR 2.110 ACC f380K 71225 WEL 3.502 ADV f378 72590 UTC 4.112 AMS f310 81640 BUR 130 ANT f304 81810 SAC 4.174 BIO f301C 89795 RLM 6.104 BIO f305F 89810 WEL 2.308 BIO f325 89885 WEL 2.304 BIO f325 89890 WEL 2.304 BIO f344 89995 BUR 112 BIO f344 90000 BUR 112 BIO f373 90145 WEL 2.256 BIO f373 90150 WEL 2.256 CH f353 90980 WEL 2.246 FIN f357 71535 WEL 2.312 GOV f344L 85265 MEZ B0.306 GRG f301K 84655 GRG 102 HDF f313 91440 GEA 114 HIS f315G 85455 BUR 130 HIS f315K 85460 WEL 1.308 KIN f312 75345 BEL 404A LEB f380 71455 JGB 2.216 LIN f345 86305 BEN 1.108 M f325K 92320 RLM 6.114 M f358K 92350 RLM 5.124 MUS f302L 79130 MRH 2.634 P R f378 72830 UTC 4.112 P S f303 92830 RLM 6.116 P S f304 92840 RLM 8.314 PSY f301 87580 NOA 1.126 PSY f352 87625 NOA 1.124 TXA f327 91845 GEA 100 WGS f301 89340 GEA 114 * * * Friday, July 8 7:00 - 10:00 PM Classes meeting MTWThF 2:30 - 4:00 PM Grades for these classes must be reported by 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 13. ACC f310F 71200 WEL 1.316 C E f363 77125 ECJ 5.410 E f316K 83530 BUR 106 E f344L 83575 PAR 206 E f379R 83670 PAR 301 E M f306 76330 RLM 5.104 GRG f360G 84670 GRG 102 HIS f346T 85475 UTC 4.110 LAS f366 86020 UTC 4.110 MAS f374 84015 PAR 206 P S f303 92835 RLM 8.318 P S f304 92845 RLM 8.314 SPN f326K 89020 BEN 1.108 * * * Saturday, July 9 9:00 - 12:00 noon Classes meeting MTWThF 10:00 - 11:30 AM Grades for these classes must be reported by 10:00 AM Thursday, July 14. ACC f311 71205 PAR 301 ADV f318J 72565 WAG 101 AMS f370 81667 CMA A3.112 ANT f301 81800 SAC 5.172 BIO f301M 89800 WEL 2.308 BIO f301M 89805 WEL 2.308 BIO f311C 89815 WEL 2.246 BIO f311C 89820 WEL 2.246 BIO f325 89875 WEL 2.304 BIO f325 89880 WEL 2.304 BIO f326M 89940 CPE 2.206 BIO f326M 89945 CPE 2.206 BIO f326R 89950 BUR 106 BIO f326R 89955 BUR 106 BIO f331L 89960 GEA 127 BIO f346 90005 WEL 2.312 BIO f346 90010 WEL 2.312 BIO f446L 90015 BUR 216 BIO f446L 90020 BUR 216 BIO f446L 90025 BUR 216 BIO f446L 90030 BUR 216 BIO f453L 90050 GEA 114 BIO f359K 90055 NOA 1.116 BIO f359K 90060 NOA 1.116 BIO f370 90105 JGB 2.202 BIO f370 90110 JGB 2.202 BIO f395 90255 GEA 127 C S f336 91260 PAI 3.14 CHE f363 76710 CPE 2.220 CHI f506 82210 SAC 5.102 E f316K 83545 WEL 3.502 E f348 83580 GAR 1.126 ECO f304K 83310 WAG 214 GEO f401 80615 JGB 3.120 GEO f401 80620 JGB 3.120 GOV f310L 85235 JGB 2.324 GOV f360N 85270 MEZ B0.306 GRG f301C 84650 GRG 102 HIS f317L 85470 PAR 105 JPN f506 82325 RLM 6.118 JPN f412K 82330 RLM 5.126 KIN f316 75360 BEL 602A KIN f321M 75385 BEL 962 KIN f321M 75390 BEL 962 KIN f321M 75395 BEL 962 KOR f506 82395 BEN 1.122 M f302 92185 WEL 1.308 M f305G 92190 RLM 7.104 M f316K 92315 CBA 4.332 M f328K 92335 RLM 6.114 M f341 92345 RLM 5.104 M f362K 92360 RLM 5.116 MUS f201J 79125 MRH 4.194 NSC f309 89560 WEL 2.224 NTR f312 91665 PHR 2.114 P S f303 92825 RLM 8.318 P S f304 92839 RLM 8.314 PHL f301 87240 CBA 4.324 PSY f301 87585 SEA 2.108 SPN f601D 88945 BEN 1.106 SPN f601D 88950 BEN 1.126 SPN f601D 88952 BUR 128 SPN f610D 88970 BEN 1.104 SPN f610D 88975 WEL 3.260 SPN f611D 88990 GAR 0.132 SPN f327G 89045 RLM 6.122 TXA f325M 91840 GEA 100 * * * Saturday, July 9 2:00 - 5:00 PM Classes meeting MTWThF 1:00 - 2:30 PM Grades for these classes must be reported by 10:00 AM Thursday, July 14. AFR f374D 81525 SZB 330 AMS f321 81658 SAC 4.174 ANT f336L 81833 SAC 4.174 BIO f318M 89835 RLM 6.126 EDP f362 74710 SZB 330 GOV f360N 85275 MEZ B0.306 INF f397C 80955 UTA 1.212 KIN f310 75340 BEL 602B MKT f337 72285 GAR 0.102 NTR f306 91650 PHR 2.110 NTR f332 91670 BUR 220 PHL f313 87260 GAR 0.132 PSY f353K 87630 NOA 1.124 SOC f308 88514 BUR 214 SPN f601D 88953 MEZ 2.122 SPN f601D 88954 PAR 310 SPN f610D 88976 WEL 3.260 UGS f303 95225 WEL 2.308 UGS f303 95230 WEL 2.308 UGS f303 95235 WEL 2.308 VTN f604 82455 WEL 4.224 * * * Saturday, July 9 7:00 - 10:00 PM Classes meeting MTWThF 7:00 - 8:30 AM, and after 4:00 PM Grades for these classes must be reported by 10:00 AM Thursday, July14 No exams are scheduled for this period. Are you the most stylish girl on campus? 8 NEWS Thursday, July 7, 2011 HOLD ON TIGHT A legislative mandate required the department to create a site where people can explore the affordability of This allows students and families to see attending postsecondary school and the highs and lows of the distributions and compare the advantages of schools at different ends of the cost spectrum. Ò highlights those good-performing institutions.Ñ David Bergeron, Department of Education official Ryan Edwards |Daily Texan Staff Don Gregory finishes a set of pull-ups at the Stephen F. Austin High School track. The equipment sees con¥sistent use from Austinites looking to forgo a trip to the gym. Website compares tuition rates, total affordability of US schools By Elizabeth Hinojos and low-interest loans. tually one of the most affordable Daily Texan Staff The University has suffered about a medical colleges in the state with $20.5 million reduction in the amount the Dental School ranking 54 out of The Department of EducationÔs of financial aid available this coming 56 in tuition costs, according to the new college navigator website allows year. Of that $20.5 million, $17.8 mil-schoolÕs website. current and prospective college stu-lion is reduction in grant and schol-President of the Center, William dents to compare costs of different arship programs. This may leave the L. Henrich, said the article compared schools across the country. Ò This also includes comparison of programs and majors, financial aid awards and different types of higher education programs. ÒThis allows students and families to see the highs and lows of the dis¥tributions and highlights those good-performing institutions,Ó department official David Bergeron said to The New York Times in a June 30 article. Updates on the website are soon to come after many changes to fi¥nancial aid, said Tom Melecki, fi¥nancial services director at the Uni¥versity. Melecki said state and fed¥eral financial aid cuts are making it more challenging to fund grants TENNIScontinues from PAGE 1 University lagging in affordability on the College Navigator website. A contested statistic showed the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio has the high¥est total cost for full-time students among public institutions at $24,192 per year after financial aid. An article in the San Antonio Ex¥press-News addressed the discrepan¥cy on July 1. The Health Science Center is ac¥ SpainÕs Rafael Nadal was the worldÕs No. 1 ranked tennis player until an upset at Wim¥bledon last week. He was ex¥pected to play in this week¥endÕs tournament, but he recent¥ly changed his mind due to a foot injury. ÒPeople in this sport know that itÕs a country against coun¥try competition Ñ not individu¥al against individual,Ó Ryan said. ÒThere would have been far big¥ger disappointment levels if Andy couldnÕt have played.Ó The event is expected to bring in $5 million in revenue to the city, according to the Austin Sports Commission at the Aus¥tin Convention Center and Vis¥itorÕs Bureau. The court is an acrylic hard court made in a warehouse and then assembled in square sec¥tions on the floor of the center, which normally hosts the UT basketball teams and events such as concerts. The Spanish team is used to clay courts which are cat¥egorized as a different speed than acrylic courts. The team protest¥ed the speed of the floor, but of¥ficials denied the claim after in¥vestigation. Tito Moreinas, a tennis player and junior at Winston Churchill High School in San Antonio, is one of four ball boys chosen for the tournament. ÒI play a lot of tennis, so IÕve al¥ways wanted to see matches close up and I think thatÕs the closest you can get Ñ being a ball boy,Ó Moreiras said. total costs of tuition and living ex¥penses at the nursing school for one year against the cost of only tuition at a four-year undergraduate school. ÒItÕs like comparing apples to or¥anges,Ó Henrick said. ÒThey stat¥ed in the article that Pennsylva¥nia had the highest average tuition costs at $14,416 a year, [while] the tuition cost in the school of nursing is $4,500. In essence, they compared costs asymmetrically.Ó NEWS BRIEFLY University faculty to get raises despite little funds available Faculty and staff members will re¥ceive merit-based pay increases despite the UniversityÕs budget crunch, according to an email President William Powers Jr. sent to employees Wednesday. The email stated that the raises are nec¥essary to maintain the high quality of the University. The last permanent pay in¥creases came in 2008-2009, and last year the University offered one-time bonuses. This new increase will be permanent and awarded independently of last yearÕs one¥time payments, he wrote. Powers wrote that the raises are only possible because deans and vice presi¥dents made efficient cuts throughout the various University budgets. ÒI want to reinforce that these salary in¥creases are only possible through greater austerity and efficiency on the part of the entire University community,Ó he wrote. Ð Audrey White Enter to win a Marie Claire fashion show at University of TexasÑstyled by you this fall! Simply complete the online application at marieclaire.com/frontrowchallenge by July 8th! SPORTS 9 Thursday, July 7, 2011 | THE DAILY TEXAN | Trey Scott, Sports Editor | (512) 232 2210 | sports@dailytexanonline.com LOCKED OUT By Sameer Bhuchar Daily Texan Staff For a sport that brought in more than $4 billion dollars this season, it is hard to believe that there isnÕt enough of it to go around. But it is not how much mon¥ey there is coming in; it is how teams are spending it that has players and owners at odds. Bas¥ketball team owners want a sala¥ry cap, Òrevenue sharingÓ and the ability to let players go who un¥derperform. Players on the oth¥er hand, want to increase their stake on the teamÕs pay roll, and neither side is budging. ÒAt every playersÕ meeting, [the players] had 20 to 25 guys there,Ó Oklahoma City Thun¥der star Kevin Durant said while in Austin to host his basketball camp this weekend. ÒOwners are united, but so are we. And there are more players.Ó Prior to the end of this sea¥son, players such as Durant benefitted from the collective bargaining agreement settled between the NBA and the play¥ers union in 2005. Among oth¥er things, the CBA guaranteed money for players regardless of on-court performance and it es¥tablished a ÒsoftÓ cap Ñ as op¥posed to a ÒhardÓ cap Ñ which did not set spending limits on players. But the issue goes even farther down the rabbit hole. What the owners want According to NBA Commis¥sioner David Stern, the league expects to lose $300 million this season after losing $300 mil¥lion last season because of the agreement provisions on spend-ing requirements. The agree¥ment mandated that every team owner spend at least 57 percent of their gross revenue on player salaries, and it is this obligation that the league said is the cause for 22 out of 30 reporting losses this season. Only a few teams in the league enjoy high annual profits. For owners of some underperform¥ing or smaller market teams, where ticket sales are harder to come by, spending 57 percent of team revenue on the players is too much. The league would like that percentage set closer to 40 . The players union has repeat¥edly disputed the ownersÕ claims that they are losing money, but Stern believes the league has been forthright. ÒWeÕve given [the union] our certified financial statements,Ó Stern said. ÒWeÕve provided ac¥cess to our tax returns, and if thereÕs more needed, theyÕll get more. WeÕre very comfortable because weÕve given the players association more financial infor¥mation than has ever been done in the history of sport.Ó What the players want Players union President and Los Angeles Laker, Derek Fisher, said most of the money woes are a result of poor housekeeping. ÒWeÕve run into situations where teams have either mismanaged spending, overpaid staff or made decisions on rosters and person- LOCKOUT continues on PAGE 11 INSIDE: More coverage on the NBA lockout, including columns examining both sides on page 11 NBA DenverÕs Hamilton sets things straight By Trey Scott Daily Texan Staff Jordan Hamilton wants to tell his side of the story, once and for all. Contrary to public opinion, the former Longhorn swing-man does not blame Texas head coach Rick Barnes for him slip¥ping to No. 26 in the NBA draft. And he certainly never told anybody that. After he was picked by the Dallas Mavericks and then trad¥ed to Denver, it was reported that Hamilton blamed the slide down the draft on Texas head coach Rick Barnes for telling inquiring teams that Hamilton was Òun¥coachable.Ó Hamilton said that he never mentioned Barnes was to blame, and the entire discussion was taken out of context. ÒI feel like I was misquoted with the whole conversation,Ó Hamilton said during a Tuesday phone interview. ÒI never said anything about coach Barnes.Ó HAMILTON continues on PAGE 10 Jordan Hamilton played at Texas for two years. In his last sea¥son, he led the Longhorns in scoring with 18.6 points per game. Corey Leamon Daily Texan file photo DAVIS CUP Tennis pro returns, expects to help USA advance past Spain By Trey Scott Daily Texan Staff Andy Roddick pulled up from a sharp forehand dur¥ing an open practice Wednes¥day afternoon, a shot that failed to clear the net, and turned to the group of a hundred-some¥thing spectators who had come to watch their favorite player at the Frank Erwin Center. ÒHey guys, could you turn the flash off your cameras?Ó he asked politely. ÒIt makes it hard to see.Ó Roddick, who grew up in Aus¥tin, would be wise to get used to the bright lights of this week¥endÕs Davis Cup World Group Quarterfinals against Spain be¥cause, as far as American tennis fans are concerned, he repre¥sents the countryÕs best shot at drawing some national pride to a country that hasnÕt been the same since Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras hung it up. He is no longer the top ranked player in the United States Ñ that honor belongs to Mardy Fish, who is also partic¥ipating in this weekendÕs Davis Cup Ñ but his 155-mph serve, his Lacoste flair and his swim¥suit model wife Brooklyn Deck¥er make him the most rec¥ognizable. RoddickÕs practice Wednesday was half a showcase of his talent, half a showcase of flamboyance. After steaming an ace right past sparring mate Steve Johnson, Roddick let out a one-liner that would make Mack Brown proud. ÒItÕs cause youÕre a USC fan,Ó he said to the crimson and gold-clad Johnson. RODDICK continues on PAGE 10 SIDELINE FIFA WOMENÕS WORLD CUP MLB HOLIDAY BOWL HALL OF FAME Position: Co-Offensive coordinator Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA ln the 2001 Holiday Bowl, Major ApplewhiteÕs 473 yards and four touchdown passes helped Texas beat Washington, 47-43 in ApplewhiteÕs final college game. The previous year, Oregon quarterback Joey Harrington threw for 273 yards and two touchdowns as his Ducks downed the Longhorns, 35-30 in the 2000 Holiday Bowl. Now, both Applewhite and Harrington have taken their places in the Holiday Bowl Hall of Fame. SPORTS BRIEFLY TexasÕ training pioneer Bonci fourth female in Hall of Fame Tina Bonci, co-director of ath¥letic training and sports medicine, will be inducted into the South¥west Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame July 15 in a Houston ceremony. Bonci, who has spent 26 years working on Longhorn stu¥dent-athlete , will become only the fourth female to join the SWATAÕs Hall of Fame. She was a member of the United States medical staff for the 1980 and 1984 Olympic Games, working on the gold medal-winning 1984 U.S. womenÕs basketball team. In 1985, TexasÕ womenÕs athletic di¥rector Donna Lopiano and wom¥enÕs basketball coach Jody Conradt brought Bonci to the 40 Acres and in 2006, she was awarded the Most Distinguished Athletics Trainer hon¥or from the National Athletic Train¥ersÕ Association. Ñ Christian Corona Ex-Horn Roy Williams files lawsuit to regain pricey engagement ring Former Longhorn wide receiv¥er Roy Williams is suing his ex-girl¥friend Brooke Daniels as he tries to get his $75,000 engagement ring back. Williams mailed the ring to Daniels, 2009Õs Miss Texas, who re¥jected the proposal and told Wil¥liams the ring was lost upon his re¥quest for its return. However, af¥ter reporting it lost to his insurance company, the company investigated the matter and discovered that Mi¥chael Daniels, BrookeÕs father, had the ring. Daniels plans to return the ring to avoid the lawsuit. Ñ C.C. HAMILTON continues from PAGE 9 It was unwanted attention for fourth in the conference organization Ñ but not many he earns for playing overseas. for a guy who had gone into Ñ and his shot selection was because of the July 1 lockout. For those who werenÕt for-the draft with such an even-notably improved compared ÒTwo days after the draft, tunate enough to be draft-keeled approach, even choos-to his freshman year, where I flew to Denver and had a ed Ñ such as Gary Johnson, ing not to watch the nightÕs he seemed a bit trigger-hap-chance to talk to the coach-HamiltonÕs teammate at Tex¥drama unfold on television. py at times. es and general manager,Ó as Ñ the lockout has put ca¥ ÒI didnÕt watch the draft, ÒWhen we think about Hamilton said. ÒI worked reers on hold. I was in the gym,Ó Hamilton Jordan from the time he ar-out with Kenneth Faried and ÒIt is tough that there said. ÒI wanted to go in there rived on campus as a fresh-Chukwudiebere Maduabum arenÕt any summer leagues and clear my mind. I found man, he has really grown,Ó for about three days with a that he can play in,Ó Ham-out where I was going when Barnes said. trainer. But on June 30, we ilton said. ÒBut once the my agent called me.Ó At his basketball camp last had to leave.Ó lockout ends, he can go to In his post-draft state-Saturday, former Longhorn Because he isnÕt permitted somebodyÕs camp.Ó ments about each of his three Kevin Durant, who has known access to any Denver facili-Hamilton realizes that, as a drafted players, Barnes not-Hamilton for a few years, ties or allowed to have con-first-round draft pick, heÕs one ed special praise for Hamil-showered him with praise. tact with any of the staff, of the priveleged. He will start tonÕs ability to adjust. ÒJordan is such a mature Hamilton is spending his working out within the com¥ ÒI will always respect Jor-guy; he knows how to handle summer in Los Angeles, ing week, and looks forwards dan for the way he honest-stuff,Ó Durant said. ÒHe has his hometown. to his new start and new role ly sat down and evaluated great people around him.Ó ÒI treat living out like with the Nuggets, a team himself following his fresh-While his growth as a play-here like IÕm in college,Ó he known for offensive potency. man season here,Ó Barnes er and a person was visible on said. ÒIÕm working out, en-His future is bright, but Ham-said. ÒHe realized there was the court, Hamilton admits joying time with my family, ilton, who led the Longhorns a lot he needed to learn. Jor-some NBA front offices still not spending any money. IÕm to 52 wins in two years, canÕt dan worked so hard at the had character reservations. doing things a regular kid help but to look back. game but more importantly, ÒA lot of teams had questions would do, except that I donÕt ÒI would like to thank you he grew as a person.Ó on whether or not I was coach-have to go to school.Ó guys for all your support dur- Following an up-and-able or not,Ó he said. ÒI can be A signing bonus wonÕt ing my time at UT,Ó he wrote down first year at Texas, coachable, and once I get to come until the lockout ends, in an open letter to the Tex-Hamilton made the leap from the NBA, I can show that.Ó but Hamilton expects to sign an fan base. ÒI had the best role player to star during his After he was drafted, Ham-a shoe deal in the near future two years of my life being a sophomore season. He led ilton had some time to tour to provide some extra in-Longhorn and will never for-the Longhorns in scoring at his new city and get to know come, and his older brother, get the great times I had on 18.6 points a game Ñ good some members of the Nuggets Gary, helps out with money and off the court.Ó RODDICK continues from PAGE 9 It was clearly a pro-Rod-US Open, making him the Feliciano Lopez Ñ who is when Rafael Nadal withdrew dick crowd, one that oohed, last North American male to representing Spain in the Da-from the tournament due to aahed and took pictures Ñ no win a Grand Slam event. He vis Cup Ñ took down Roddick a foot injury suffered during flash Ñ as he kept the high-has faltered in recent Grand in Wimbledon in three sets Wimbledon, a loss that is sure light plays coming Ñ a serve Slams, losing in the semifi-two weeks ago, and Roddick to disappoint fans eager to see so fast it broke the backstop, nals at both Wimbledon and says the upcoming Davis Cup the showy Spaniard. midair forehands, a twirling, the Australian Open in 2009. helped him heal emotionally. ÒWe donÕt control who no-look forehand with his Former coach Jimmy Con-ÒI felt like I was playing Spain brings; we just have to back to the net. He also pro-nors, an American tennis well going into Wimbledon. control their efforts,Ó said U.S. vided the moment of the day, hero in his own right, said a [I] played decent, ran into a Davis Cup captain Jim Couri¥ÒplankingÓ (the practice of ly-few weeks ago that Roddick guy who was serving really er. ÒI think the fans will prob¥ing face down in an unusu-has lost a step. well and was a hot player. ItÕs ably have more mixed emo¥al or incongruous location) in ÒI think for him to win one, actually probably healthy for tions than we will.Ó the middle of the court during heÕd have to come up with me that I had this around the Excitement at the Davis a live volley. something very, very special corner,Ó he said. ÒIt was some-Cup should still be in full ÒItÕs just nice to see excite-now,Ó Connors said in a mid-thing that I could instantly fo-supply though. As everyone ment for tennis in this area of June conference call. ÒThe cus on after the fact.Ó in attendance Wednesday the world,Ó he said. other guys have kind of gotten Some of the oomph was saw, this Roddick is pretty Roddick, 28, won the 2003 onto him a bit.Ó taken out of the Davis Cup flashy himself. NBA LOCKOUT Two sides at odds over revenue sharing, cap regulations Owners should not have to risk operating in the red ÔHardÕ salary restrictions unethical to NBA players By Christian Corona Daily Texan Columnist The NFL isnÕt the only one go¥ing through a lockout. The NBA lockout is now a week old, making it much young¥er than its NFL cousin. ItÕs also much different than the NFL lockout. The NBAÕs owners and player association are much far¥ther apart than in the NFL and have less than half of the reve¥nue to fight over than their pig¥skin-playing counterparts. Most fans are taking the ownersÕ side in the NFL, but they shouldnÕt do that with the NBA. The owners are not the fat cats people make them out to be. In fact, most teams actually lost mon¥ey. The National Basketball Players Association disputes the NBAÕs as¥sertion that 22 of 30 teams operat¥ed in the red last season and that the league lost more than $300 million during the 2010-11 cam¥paign. Either way, the owners need more of the basketball-related in¥come. As it stands now, 57 percent of the income goes to the players, who donÕt have to spend money to make money like the owners do. There also needs to be a way to prevent the NBAÕs superstars from gravitating toward each other. This is not good for the game, contrary to what people reminiscing about the Magic Johnson-Larry Bird days of the 1980s may think. Parity equals popularity (see March Madness, where teams such as 8th-seeded Butler can reach the national ti¥tle game and almost nothing is certain). And, popularity equals The owners are not the fat cats people make them out to be. In fact, most teams actually lost money. money (see the NFL, whose owners and players are current¥ly squabbling over $9 billion of annual revenue). A franchise tag would help fix this problem. The NBAÕs recently expired col¥lective bargaining agreement in¥cludes a soft salary cap, which is soft because of its many loop¥holes, including one referred to as the ÒLarry BirdÓ rule. Named af¥ter one of its early beneficiaries, it allows teams to surpass the salary cap to re-sign their own players. Bird was worth every penny the Boston Celtics spent on him, but many contracts have become By Nick Cremona a joke. TheyÕre used as bargaining Daily Texan Columnist chips in trades that usually have to be accompanied with an above-av-There are two sides to every erage player or two. It doesnÕt mat-story, and sometimes those two ter if youÕre a fan, player, owner, or sides share a common goal. In commissioner Ñ we can all agree the case of the NBA lockout, that that Eddy Curry, who has aver-goal is more money. The play-aged 1.7 and 3.7 points per game ers want more of it, and it turns the last two seasons, (not so) re-out the owners do, too. There are spectively, deserves a few more variables closer to $11/year at play, such as salary rather than the $11 Owners caps, revenue sharing million that he actu-and contract lengths ally gets paid. and guarantees, but A hard salary cap money is the driving VS would go a long way force behind this and toward preventing sit- all lockouts. But who Players should get more money It would also lead to Ñ the people running a more competitive league. Base-the teams or the people running ball has yet to implement a sala-on the court? ry cap and, inevitably, teams such It may seem as if both sides are as the New York Yankees, Phila-simply complaining about who delphia Phillies, and Boston Red will wipe with a 100 dollar bill in-Sox Ñ the teams with the three stead of a fifty, but thatÕs not the highest payrolls this season, in or-case with the players. They are der Ñ are in contention year after demanding that a new agreement year. Then again, well-run NBA be reached where they will take organizations in smaller markets home more of the revenue gener¥such as the Oklahoma City Thun-ated by the NBA, be assured more der and San Antonio Spurs seem money in their contracts and to be doing just fine. have the hard salary cap for teams LetÕs hope the players and own-relinquished.ers can settle their differences and After all, they are the ones come to an agreement in less than providing the entertainment, 204 days this time around. Until not the owners (unless youÕre then, enjoy baseball. Mark Cuban). The players have tried to make concessions; un¥der the most recent collective bargaining agreement that the owners and players all agreed uations such as that. Mary Altaffer | Associated Press NBA union chief Billy Hunter speaks with reporters after a meeting with the NBA on June 30 in New York. Despite a three-hour meeting Thursday, the sides could not close the enormous gap that remained in their positions. LOCKOUT continues from PAGE 9 nel that werenÕt in their best in¥terest Ñ things that weÕre now be¥ing asked to take the hit for,Ó Fish¥er said in October. Executive director for the Na¥tional Basketball PlayerÕs As¥sociation, Billy Hunter, said the owners are manipulating the numbers. ÒThere has been ongoing de¥bate and disagreement regard¥ing the numbers, and we do not agree that the stated loss fig¥ures reflect an accurate por¥trayal of the financial health of the league,Ó Hunter said during the season. Along with maintaining a ma¥jority stake in revenues, the play¥ers oppose the ownersÕ ÒhardÓ salary cap proposal which would establish strict spending limits on players. The NBAÕs ÒsoftÓ cap has a number of loop holes and exceptions that allow a team to bypass the cap. Similar to Major League Base¥ball, the NBAÕs soft cap allows teams to spend above the salary cap as long as they pay a luxury tax. Most basketball teams spend above the cap. Boston, New York and Los Angeles can spend more than $100 million, while Minne¥sota spends less than $50 mil¥lion. The current soft cap is set at $58 million. A hard cap would eliminate bidding wars between owners for star players and theoretically spread talent around the league evenly, but for players who are earning well, a hard cap means an end to guaranteed contracts which ensure payment regard¥less of injury or on-court per¥formance. Hunter called the guaranteed contracts the Òlife¥bloodÓ of the NBA. ÒWeÕve had that right for years, and itÕs not something weÕre try¥ing to give up,Ó Hunter said. A point of agreement The one thing both sides want to see in the next collective bar¥gaining agreement is guaranteed revenue sharing Ñ but for dif¥ferent reasons. Small market teams strongly support revenue sharing so that big spenders such as Boston and Los Angeles play a bigger role in subsidizing teams such as Sac¥ramento or Memphis on an all-around operational level. Conversely, the players union wants revenue sharing to ensure that those same smaller market teams can increase player sala¥ries across the board. But for a real conclusion to occur, more than revenue shar¥ing needs to be agreed upon, and soon, before any more cau¥salities to the lockout occur. This time last year, NBA fans fixated themselves to the Le¥bron James free-agent-fren¥zy that overturned the sporting world. This year, a free agen¥cy canÕt occur until an agree¥ment is signed. Freshly draft¥ed rookies canÕt practice with their new coaches and team¥mates, and the summer league will also be canceled if it con¥tinues. Negotiations are stalled right now, with neither side able to concede to any of the more contentious debates. While no one knows when an agreement might occur, few can dispute that this lockout is going to be messy. upon, the players were taking home 57 percent of the revenue generated by the NBA. Now, as negotiations for a new CBA have started, the players are even offering to drop that num¥ber to 54 or lower. The owners arenÕt listening. Owners have suggested cutting over $750 million worth of salaries, and itÕs no surprise that the players donÕt agree with this. League officials have deemed that under the old agreement, 22 out of 30 teams would have failed to make a profit next sea¥son and that has led the owners to take a hard line on reducing expenditures around the league. The first thing they want to cut is the playersÕ salaries. Owners have suggested cutting over $750 million worth of salaries, and itÕs no surprise that the players donÕt agree with this. If you take a look at the situ¥ation from the playersÕ perspec¥tive, it is pretty easy to see where they are coming from. This is their job, and if they are not able to go to work, it is understand¥able that they would be upset with the owners. Sure, they also want more money in the end, but they have worked hard to get to the highest level of athlet¥ic competition and deserve to be compensated accordingly. Play¥ers want to be sure they will re¥ceive the money that is stipulat¥ed within their contracts and not worry about caps being put on how much they can earn. They have tried to meet the owners in the middle on several occa¥sions to come up with some sort of agreement that both sides can be happy with, but the owners have yet to budge. It seems as if the players are going to have to take a considerable step back in terms of bargaining in order for an agreement to be reached. It may not be what they feel is the right thing to do, but it may be the only way. Now all we can do as fans is wait and hope that talks between the players and the owners donÕt drag on like they have begun to with the NFL. The negotiations have begun, and things donÕt look all that promising, with a considerable divide still between the two parties involved. Appeasing the players is best, or else everyone involved is out of luck. The athletes are the ones providing entertainment, while the owners simply manage that talent. Without the athletes, there are no sporting leagues or teams to be owned in the first place. 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These pronouns are used by as Òfriend.Ó people who feel that gender identi- With gay and transgender Amer-ty is on a spectrum and that instead icans becoming more widely accept-of pinpointing exactly where they or older, and was issued by a govern¥mental agency.Ó UNDERAGE Meaning that if a bar is let-continues from PAGE 16 ting in people that are supposedly 5Õ1Ó when theyÕre really 6Õ1,Ó then them get to profit. theyÕre liable. ThatÕs why the Tex- Just take a look at the excise tax-as Alcoholic Beverage Commission es and you can get a sense of what and sites such as eHow suggest you businesses are grossing before tax-double check the ID and ask ques¥es. Last month, beer sales provided tions to throw the person off, such $9,810,037 in excise taxes of $0.194 as, ÒWhatÕs your zodiac sign?Ó Nev¥per gallon, the lowest tax rate of the ertheless, that doesnÕt deter people four alcohol categories in Texas: dis-wanting to cash in on the underage tilled spirits, wine, beer and ale. However, Austin, which is rated 10th in the ÒTop 10 green citiesÓ by Moth¥er Nature Network, is trying to change the way citizens think about how the world runs and the impact our habits have on the environment. In 2007, the Austin City Council passed a resolution that directed the city to be¥gin taking action toward becoming a car¥bon neutral city by 2020. However, one of the key components to this plan rests out¥side the cityÕs reach Ñ citizen participation. ThatÕs where in.gredients steps in and makes environmentally conscious consuming easy and accessible. The founders of Brothers Lane, LLC, which consists of brothers and UT busi¥ness alumni Christian, Patrick and Jo¥seph Lane, are the men behind the concept for in.gredients. Originally, it was supposed to be a store that offered beer and wine in bulk. ÒWeÕre entrepreneurs by nature and weÕre concept, we realized that we could do this, but include everything, not just alcohol.Ó In.gredients sells the same produce and products Ñ grains, meat, fruits and vegeta¥bles and cleaning products Ñ as larger chain grocery stories such as H-E-B or Whole Foods. However, they are not expecting to compete with these chains, Lane said. Rather than open next to a major chain grocer for competition, the store tar¥gets areas known as food deserts, where healthy, affordable food is hard to come by; it plans to open in East Austin, which has more taquerias per square mile than grocery stores. ÒWe want to bring back the neighbor¥hood grocer and get into areas where good food is missing,Ó Lane said. ÒThere are convenient stores filled with junk food, but not neighborhood grocery stores with good quality food.Ó Along with his mission for it to be a neighborhood store, Lane said he hopes to build a sense of community through or idea. ÒOur business is throwing in a good chunk of money as well as some investors, but the crowd funding component gives us a sense of community ownership,Ó Lane said. ÒThe things weÕre going to fund with that money are the demonstration gar¥den, rainwater harvesting and those kinds of things.Ó The second and perhaps main goal of in.gredients is to become a zero-waste business by prioritizing the axiom Òre¥duce, reuse, recycleÓ and integrating it as the foundation of their business model. ÒWe work with our vendors so that we can send back packaging to reuse them for shipping or we find ways to repurpose them,Ó Lane said. ÒIf anything does go bad we compost it, but the step before com¥posting is to use the food before it goes bad. We either give it away to some orga¥nization or make smoothies or prepare it before it spoils.Ó Something people have a hard time be-price of something, such as bottled wa¥ter, is for bottling, packaging, shipping and marketing. ÒThe per unit price actually ends up be¥ing more affordable,Ó Lane said. ÒBecause youÕre not paying for the packaging or the marketing, just the ingredients.Ó By simply cutting out packaging, the store is already eliminating a huge chunk of the countryÕs waste. About 31 percent, almost 77 thousand tons, of municipal solid waste generated in the U.S. is from containers and packaging, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Although in.gredients isnÕt physical¥ly standing yet Ñ the exact grand open¥ing date and location have not been re¥leased yet Ñ there is a noticeable tone of excitement in LaneÕs voice as he considers the future. ÒUltimately, I think weÕre going to do some good things,Ó Lane said. ÒAnd in the end thatÕs what we want to do, we want to do good.Ó an infrastructure that could support such a pronoun is still ongoing. An example Smith cites is the cur¥rent process in issuing birth certifi¥cates in Texas. ÒCurrently the birth certificate has a ÔmotherÕ and ÔfatherÕ block Ñ we would like to see that changed to a gender-neutral pronoun,Ó Smith said. ÒBut itÕs more important that we get both names, whether the child has two moms or two dads, on the birth gender-neutral pronoun are respons¥es to the wider acceptance of gay rights. While the resulting effects of the gay rights movement might not be changing the English language in a significant way, it is eliciting great¥er discussion of gender identity. And with that, the possibility of a change in interpersonal rhetoric inches for¥ward. It might not be a major talk¥ing point now, but itÕs likely to be one soon. ALICE continues from PAGE 15 rooms and getting a lift from a team pipe would have been tame and tiring even by ÒSuper Mario 64Ó standards. The level design is elementa¥ry and repetitive. Rather than putting the playerÕs ÒSuper Ma¥rio GalaxyÓ skills to the test, the game is more interested in imple¥menting road bumps. Levers must be pulled, items must be collected and objects must be fired upon for several seconds until they are trig¥gered. YouÕll occasionally solve a puzzle, pilot a boat in a shoot-em¥up segment and take part in oth¥er mini-games, none of which are well designed. More than the original, ÒMad¥ness ReturnsÓ is a game weight¥ed by its poor execution of heady concepts. Spicy Horse should be applauded for managing to bring color out of the Unreal 3 engine (known for its ubiquitous brown and grey palette), but otherwise they have created a game that cap¥tures none of the joy of its source material. Even the gameÕs most interesting distractions remain half-baked despite overstaying their welcome. If there is any concept that isnÕt spread thin, itÕs most likely be¥cause it was being culled from the abandoned ÒAliceÓ film McGee fought to make for nearly a de¥cade. 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DonÕt be a Victim! www.constantstealth. com x ID 3074473 7 1 5 4 3 5 8 8 7 2 1 5 9 2 1 2 6 2 4 1 8 4 3 7 2 8 5 9 3 6 8 YesterdayÕs solution SUD OKU FOR YOU Gay rights movement sparks conversation on gender vocabulary By Aleksander Chan Daily Texan Staff When New York passed legislation legalizing same-sex marriage June 24, it proved a major victory for the gay rights movement and reflected the growing change of AmericansÕ atti¥tudes toward gay men and women. While the billÕs final outcome grew tenuous near the end of New YorkÕs legislative session, evidence of its safe passage had been mounting. In May, a Gallup poll revealed that for the first time, a majority of Americans sup¥port gay marriage. While there is rising evidence that AmericansÕ attitudes towards gay rights is shifting, there are also some outlying effects of this greater accep¥tance slowly revealing themselves: our treatment of gender is poised for Recent accom¥plishments within the gay rights move¥ment have caused some to question the use of gender specific pro¥nouns such as ÒheÓ or Òher.Ó The use of gender neutral pronouns is thought to be friendlier to individuals who do not identify themselves as specifically male or female. Photo illustration by Andrew Edmonson Thai Fresh makes food ÔThriceÕ as nice a serious re-evaluation. And that re¥consideration could change the way we speak to each other. The signs have been accumulat¥ing almost in conjunction with mile markers in the gay rights move¥ment. Andrej Pejic, an androgynous male model from Bosnia, successful¥ly modeled in both male and female runways during Paris Fashion Week in January. Then in April, clothing retail¥er J.Crew was caught in a media firestorm after its catalog featured a young boy with toenails painted pink. In May, news broke of Toronto cou¥ple Kathy Witterick and David Stock¥erÕs decision to not reveal their new¥born babyÕs sex as a way to prevent GENDER continues on paGE 12 By Rachel Perlmutter Daily Texan Staff Walking into Thrice Cafe, there is an eclectic coffee shop feel Ñ but with a twist. A hint of Thai spice wafts through the air amid the coffee aroma. The mis¥matched chairs and faux-grass stage create a homeliness where everyone can just pull up a chair and hang out Ñ a sentiment own¥ers Bruce Barnes and Jam Sanit¥chat said they hope their custom¥ers feel. In its third year open, Thai Fresh grocery, cooking school and restaurant adds a new expan¥sion and list of services to their repertoire. After monopolizing their three-part strip center, they opened Thrice Cafe in February, a beer, wine and coffee shop sep¥arate yet still connected to their expansive enterprise. Spouses Barnes and San¥itchat opened Thai Fresh in 2009 after SanitchatÕs home-based cooking classes became too large for their kitchen. San¥itchat was only able to feasibly teach five students once a week, which became problematic as her popularity increased. ÒI thought, ÔOK, letÕs just look for a space,ÕÓ Sanitchat said. ÒThat way, I could teach more people at a time, and we could also open a deli and maybe sell groceries as well to supplement the cooking classes.Ó They purchased the middle storefront in a three-part shop¥ping center, neighbored by a cof¥fee shop on the left and an ar¥chitecture firm on the right. Al¥though they originally did not have plans to expand, San¥itchat said they were open to the possibility should the opportunity arise. In 2010, the architecture firm closed and the Thai Fresh enter¥prise expanded their Thai gro¥cery store, restaurant and cook¥ing class space. A year later, the coffee shop closed and again, Thai Fresh had an opportunity to expand. ÒA customer jokingly said Ômaybe you should name the third part of the building Thrice,Õ and I thought it might be cool,Ó Sanitchat said. ÒI thought about it, and this is our third expan¥sion, our third year open, and we were tripling in size Ñ all the number three.Ó Currently, the entire space is open with two-thirds of the space devoted to Thai Fresh. The other third, which is partially isolated by a row of restrooms, is solely ded¥icated to Thrice. Although there is a large, open portal between the two sides, the atmosphere at Thrice is entirely its own. Eclec¥tic, mismatched chairs and ta¥bles are spread around the stage, which the cafe uses to host live musicians nightly. Before plans of opening Thai Fresh or Thrice were even in the works, Sanitchat earned her masterÕs degree in communica¥tion at UT after coming to Austin straight from her native Bangkok in 2001. While trying to decide whether or not to attend Rutgers University in New Jersey to earn her doctorate, she decided to teach cooking lessons out of her house. She also sold prepackaged Thai food on the weekends at the downtown Austin farmers mar¥ket and waited tables at HooverÕs Cooking to support herself in the meantime. Barnes, who had worked as a manager at various restaurants for roughly 20 years, was the manager at HooverÕs, where Sani¥tchat was waitressing. ÒI fell in love with teaching the cooking classes and food, and then I fell in love with Bruce,Ó Sanitchat said with a laugh. ÒThose were the two things that kind of kept me in Austin instead of moving away.Ó While Sanitchat explained that a lot of couples who work togeth¥er struggle because of the long hours together, she said that it makes her and Barnes stronger as a couple. ÒI donÕt know if IÕm lucky or something, but I think we get along really well being business partners,Ó Sanitchat said. ÒItÕs hard to make a distinction be¥tween life and business because our business is our life.Ó Although the couple sees each other constantly, Sanitchat said that they do tend to miss out on certain aspects of marriage, such as going on dates. They also miss out on spending time with their five-year-old son at the same time, she said. WHAT: Thrice Cafe WHERE: 909 West Mary street TyPE of food: Coffee, wine, breakfast and lunch WEB: thricecafe.com ÒWe work so much that our son is usually with myself or Bruce,Ó Sanitchat said. ÒWe do miss some things, and maybe we arenÕt like other families, but this is our life so we kind of take it as it is.Ó Still, she said that the system works for her family. In Thai Fresh and Thrice, San¥itchat infuses her recipes with the Thai traditions and spices she learned from watching her mother cook. ÒBack then in Thailand, my mom did everything so I didnÕt re¥ally cook much, but I was learning,Ó Sanitchat said. ÒIÕve been watching her since I was five.Ó The Thai influence can be seen throughout the menu, wheth¥ er it be a chicken satay sandwich with peanut sauce or a pulled pork sandwich with Thai-style pork. Al¥ though the cooking process of the two styles of pork are fairly similar, the spices Sanitchat uses are that of traditional Thai food rather than barbecue. While some elements, such as the style of slow cooking the pork, remain true to Thai tra¥ dition, Sanitchat adds pickled cab¥ bage and puts it on a sandwich, giving the dish a new twist. ÒItÕs just the kind of [food] I grew up eating and what I grew up seeing my mom make,Ó Sanitchat said. GAmE rEviEw Alice: MAdness RetuRns Platformer-style sequel fails to live up to original By Allistair Pinsof Daily Texan Staff Albert Einstein once defined in¥sanity as doing the same thing over and over again and expect¥ing different results. The biggest problem in ÒAlice: Madness Re¥turnsÓ is it doesnÕt even seem to have intended results to begin with. Madness, indeed. The original ÒAlice,Ó released in 2000 for PC and Mac, stood out at the time for presenting a whimsical, colorful world in a cinematic fash¥ion. Amid the abstract, grim world of ÒQuakeÓ and ÒUnreal,Ó it was a welcomed but flawed distraction. The project wouldnÕt have existed if not for Lewis Carroll, but itÕs Ameri¥can McGee who brought his twisted vision of the source material to life. Well-known for his days as a level designer at ID Software, McGee cre¥ated some of the most memorable parts of ÒDoom IIÓ and ÒQuake.Ó He has spent recent years as a creative director on games such as the abys¥mal ÒBad Day L.A.Ó and several oth¥er forgettable projects. As a result, his name, which used to be included in the title (ÒAmerican McGeeÕs Al¥iceÓ), is now barely visible on the box of ÒMadness Returns.Ó Once again, Alice returns to Won¥derland, following the events of the books and first game, as an orphan fresh out of a mental asylum. The sto¥ry follows her quest to find peace of mind, uncover the repressed mem¥ory of her parentsÕ death and bring balance back to Wonderland. Along the way, she hacks her way through about 200 Wonderland inhabit¥ants and visits scenic locales back in London, such as a whorehouse and an orphanage. The story unfolds at a glacial pace, stopping for irrelevant secondary characters who serve as a means for Alice to display some dated, mid-Õ90s attitude. As you go between Wonder¥land and reality, there is no narrative focus to keep the mystery or mo¥mentum intact. None of the charac¥ters are well-defined or the least bit likable. But never mind the trouble¥some combat, suffering AliceÕs goth¥centric personality is a challenge of its own. Although, her dresses that change from stage to stage are occa¥sionally delightful! As with the original, the art direc¥tion and inspired character design are a breath of fresh air and remains the main incentive to keep exploring Wonderland. Unlike the original, the level design and combat are as dull as dishwater. The seven chapters in the game take place in drastically differ¥ent worlds, but each one is so long-winded and monotonous that fatigue becomes inevitable. The original ÒAliceÓ struggled to replicate the console experience on the home PC, building the core of the game around awkward platform¥ing and third-person shooting. The combat in the sequel has changed quite a bit. Reminiscent of 3-D ÒZel¥daÓ titles, youÕll spend the majority of your time in combat locking on to an opponent, spamming a single button and dodging their blows. The combat in ÒZeldaÓ works be¥cause of LinkÕs swift movement and the enemies coming in manage¥able packs. Developer Spicy Horse could have spent a bit more time studying these basics for ÒMadness Returns.Ó Locking onto enemies is a chore, switching between weap¥ons is a sluggish affair, and the en¥emies themselves are rarely fun to fight. Persistent enemies require the player to wait for a particular mo¥ment to attack Ñ because waiting is so much fun in action games. On top of all this, youÕll be fighting the lock-on camera system which keeps enemies out of sight. But un- Alice: Madness Returns Developed by Spicy Horse Genre: 3-D Platformer, action-adventure For those who like: Òamerican McGeeÕs alice,ÓÒen¥slaved: Oddyssey to the WestÓ Grade: D like ÒZelda,Ó hardly out of mind. Outside combat, Alice controls like a dream. Her floating jumps, glide and dash are wonderfully im¥plemented. The days of struggling to jump from platform to platform due to poor controls are no longer an issue for Alice. However, Spicy Horse rarely put the player in inter¥esting or original challenges. Jump¥ing from platform to platform, being bounced by trampoline-like mush- ALICE continues on pAGE 12 American Spirit local folk singer-songwriter Gabriel strycharz of the american spirit is playing a free, short set at the Mohawk on thursday. wHAT: HaPPY HOUr: the american spirit wHEN: thursday, July 7 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. wHErE: the Mohawk (indoors) AdmiSSioN: No Cover, 21+ American Icon spider House and toy Joy are hosting their third annual art sale sunday. the sale will feature more than 20 vintage clothing vendors, including Pop Noir, Dog and Pony show, i luv Video, Pink fox Vintage and Meow Mod. wHAT: american icon austin Pres¥ents: spider House 29th street Yard sale wHEN: sunday, July 10 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. wHErE: spider House AdmiSSioN: free Keys local soul pop band suite 709 is finally releasing its latest album, KEYS, saturday at stubbÕs. all guests will receive a copy of KEYS, and the concert will also feature fellow local bands, the Canvas Waiting, the Vettes and BK & Mr.e. wHAT: sUite 709 album release Party wHEN: saturday, June 9 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. wHErE: stubbÕs, 801 red river street AdmiSSioN: $5 with rsVP/ÒlikeÓ on bit.ly/jgpPQP, $7 without rsVP Skanky Chillware the skank family is hosting a chillwave showcase of local electronic artists, featuring Galapagos, selva Oscura, lay Bac, Party Girl and Corduroi. there will also be live paintings done by visual artists and screen printing. wHAT: sKaNKY sUMMer: Chillwave showcase wHEN: sunday, July 10 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. wHErE: the Parish AdmiSSioN: $5 for 21+, $7 for under 21 16 Life&Arts Thursday, July 7, 2011 | The Daily Texan | Julie Rene Tran, Life&Arts Editor | (512) 232-2209 | dailytexan@gmail.com A ustin, the birthplace of natural food behemoth Whole Foods, is leading the way in eco-friendly grocery shop¥ping again with the opening of in.gredients, the first zero-waste, packaging-free grocery store in the nation. Tentatively scheduled to open this fall, in.gredients will allow customers to buy as much or as little grocery and house products as they By Pooneh Momeni need as everything in the store is offered in bulk. Shoppers are also encouraged to bring their own containers to carry their goods; however, com¥postable containers are offered by the store if nec¥essary. Empty containers are weighed first, filled, then weighed again at the cashiers before paying. The concept of package-free coincides with the founding pillar of the Slow Food movement, which believes people should buy local produce from regional farmers and leave as little impact on the environment as possible. It isnÕt necessar¥ily a new concept; in fact itÕs so old and removed from our culture that people seem to have for¥gotten that commerce used to be conducted this way Ñ with people determining how much they need of something and buying it directly from a supplier. GROCERY continues on paGE 12 Underage drinkers wager on fooling the brewhouse like the big, burly security guard and tries to make sure no oneÕs running a scam with the dealers. The only thing you need to play the game is a little bit of money to buy in Ñ or a fake ID. A minor with a fake or a bartend¥er serving a minor with a fake, itÕs all one big gamble. You never want to walk away from any table with less than what you came in with; you never want to get caught, fined or jailed because then you would lose the game. But, itÕs also in the dealersÕ best interest to ON THE WEB: keep you in See more on how for as long as minors obtain and possible be- use fake IDs fore they also bit.ly/BadID get busted. The point is that ev¥eryone is looking for a cut of the winnings. Minors get to drink, and the people who sell it to UNDERaGE continues on paGE 12 EditorÕs Note: This is the first in¥stallment in a semimonthly, three-part series of Thirsty Thursday In¥vestigates underage drinking focus¥ing on counterfeit identification. Check back next week for a brief up¥date and video preview of the following weekÕs investigation. When a minor tries to buy a drink on Sixth Street itÕs like trying to cheat at Blackjack in a Vegas casino. Puns about the number 21 aside, the play¥ers are the minors trying to beat the liquor dealers. The house is the law enforcement who patrols the tables