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Wednesday, January 30, 2013 LONGHORN LIFE

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With spring semester in full swing, I would like to o� cially wel-come everyone back to the Forty Acres! As the new special editions editor I’m excited for a great semester ahead, and with this � rst edi-tion I hope you all � nd some good tips and a few laughs to ease into the semester. In our attempts to stay organized our lives are full of lists: to-do lists, grocery lists, playlists, even bucket lists. In

this edition, we’ve put together a few lists that you never thought you needed. You wouldn’t believe the absurd crime reports on those Campus Watch emails that you never read. Luckily we’ve narrowed down 2012’s reports for your entertainment. For more practical students, we’ve included a list of simple tricks to reduc-ing your utility bills. Or take a break from tack-ling that tedious to-do list, unwind with one

of our favorite winter concoctions (pg. 6) and � ip through your new guide to keeping life or-ganized. You can thank us later. If you’re looking to build your current play-list, check out our picks of must-see local musi-cians on page 14. But before spending your last paycheck on con-cert tickets, read our tips to starting a budget on page 11. A new year calls for new habits, right?

Not that we’re asking you to give up your Net-� ix addiction. You may think you’ve watched all of the classic college movies (watching “Old School” a million times doesn’t count), but your watch-list isn’t com-plete without the � icks on page 15. And because not all lists have to keep us or-ganized, see if you’re guilty of one of the fash-ion faux pas on page 10 (Uggs and patterned leggings, anyone?).

Hopefully you’ll be inspired to make some lists of your own. Even if it’s along the more cre-ative side, like Travesty writer Chris Gilman’s list of UT conspiracy theories (pg. 7), it still counts in our book.

Happy listing!

Alex VickerySpecial editions editor

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contentspg 06

Good Eats Six cool weather concoctions

pg 07

FeaturesFive UT conspiracy theories

unveiled

pg 09

Features � e importance of staying

organized

pg 10

Style Notes11 fads we are ready to kill

pg12

Features � e best of Campus Watch

pg14

FeaturesFive local musicians you need

to know

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Our Campus

Editor’s Note

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Showcasing students around campus

LOVE THAT STYLE! CHATTERAlexis Schrubbegraduate student

� is hardworking grad student’s out� t is perfect for trekking across campus. Price is always important when she shops because “grad school isn’t cheap!”

Style pet peeve: Ugg boots in Texas. “� ere’s no need for them here!” Scrubbe said.

Wearing: � rifted dress, Target Merona belt, PINK glitter backpack and Steve Madden boots.

Crystal Nisophomore

Ni’s spunky style is made of pieces mainly from China and Japan. Her love of layering and detail makes it easy to adjust to the temperamental Texas weather while still looking put-together.

Style pet peeve: Flip � ops

Wearing: Pink leopard print cardigan, Snider black shirt with beaded collar and Ann Mary yellow leopard platforms.

Rana Madkour sophomore

“ Every Friday night, I eat a pint of ice cream. Usually it’s Dutch chocolate. De-pending on how bad the day is I might eat some then. ”

Gil Leesenior

“ Eating wings at Pluckers after I exercise.”

WHAT’S IN YOUR BAG?Talea keeps it classy with a great pair of Aldo avia-tors, lots of lip gloss and a cute compact mirror. Of course, professionalism is important, too; her business cards are always close by, in case of a quick business meeting.

Talea Mayograduate student

by Elysse Alvaradophotos by Alejandro Silveyra

SpotlightWhat is your favorite guilty-pleasure food?

Gaby Calzadasophomore

“ I watch Gossip Girl while eating chocolate or Rice Krispies.”

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

2/1 2/2Balmorhea7 p.m.@ Scottish Rite Theatre

Toro Y Moi10 p.m. @ Emo’s East

2/3 2/4 2/5 2/6 2/7 2/8 2/9

Daniel Hart9 p.m. @ Mohawk

Black Cadillac10 p.m. @ Sahara Lounge

Ume8 p.m. @ Mohawk

Tump9 p.m. @ Beerland

Rebecca Butler & the Richards9 p.m. @ Frank

East Cameron Folkcore9 p.m. @ Scottish Rite

Murs11 p.m.@ Stubb’s

2/10 2/11 2/12 2/13 2/14 2/15 2/16

Bridging the Music Showcase6:30 p.m. @ Flamingo Cantina

The XX8 p.m. @ ACL Live Theater

Alejandro Escovedo10 p.m. @ Continental Club

Morrissey7 p.m. @ Austin Music Hall

Suzanne Vega7 & 9 p.m. @ Paramount Theater

KVRX Pledge Drive9 p.m. @ Emo’s Annex

The Preservation9 p.m. @ Holy Mountain

2/17 2/18 2/19 2/20 2/21 2/22 2/23

Neurosis9 p.m. @ Emo’s East

Dale Watson10 p.m. @ Continental Club

Wil Cope9 p.m. @ Hotel Vegas

Unknown Mortal Orchestra6:30 p.m. @ Mohawk

Rebelution6 p.m. @ Stubb’s

He’s My Brother, She’s My Sister9 p.m. @ Parish

Hardproof Afrobeat9 p.m.@ Hotel Vegas

2/24 2/25 2/26

Electric Six8 p.m.@ Stubb’s

Chris Cubas9 p.m. @ Holy Mountain

Tame Impala7 p.m.@ Stubb’s

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01/27 Natural Sciences 2013 Spring Career Fair, 1 to 6 p.m., Frank Erwin Center

02/02 Texas Baseball plays UT baseball alumni, 2 to 4 p.m., UFCU Disch-Falk Field

02/05 Longhorn Singers’ Spring Concert, 7:30 to 9 p.m., MRH Bates Recital Hall 3.838

02/07 Austin Longhorn Club hosts Coach Mack Brown, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Frank Erwin Center - Lone Star Room

01/31 Action Pack: “Moulin Rouge” Sing and Quote-along, 7 p.m., Alamo Drafthouse Downtown at the Ritz

02/02 Austin SERTOMA Club’s Eigth Annual Pancake Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Texas School for the Deaf

02/03 Pink Floyd Happy Hour, 8:30 to 11 p.m., Flipnotics Coffee Space

02/06 A Conversation with House Speaker Joe Straus, 7:30 to 9 a.m., Austin Club

02/02 UT Sailing Club Saturday Sail, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Lake Travis (carpool meets at 27th Street and Wichita Street)

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If it’s cold and windy out-side, or if you’re hungry at 11:30 p.m., a steaming hot bowl of a hearty winter vegetable barley soup just might do trick to soothe your mind and calm your nerves. Its comforting � a-vors make it an excellent choice for chilly weather, and it’s also a perfect food for busy people who need healthy meals to keep them going. � is nourish-ing dish is low in sodium and can serve as a side or even a whole meal.

As a college student, you probably don’t have time to prepare elaborate meals; this simple recipe requires only freshly-

chopped veggies (most of which can be substituted for canned ones without sacri� cing taste), barley, a few spices and some water. Plus, once you’ve made the soup, it can be conveniently stored away and microwaved later. And, most of all, it’s just delicious. � is soup is bursting with a variety of robust � avors and tex-tures, and will de� nitely leave you satis� ed!

HEARTY WINTER VEGETABLE BARLEY SOUPSource: family recipe

Ingredients:— 1/2 cup barley seeds— 8 cups low sodium vegetable or chicken broth— 1 teaspoon olive oil— 1 bay leaf (optional)— 12 ounces mushrooms,

thinly sliced— 1 onion, � nely chopped— 3 carrots, thinly sliced— 1/3 cup corn— 1/3 cup peas— 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes— 1/2 teaspoon anise seeds— 1/2 teaspoon rosemary— 1/2 teaspoon parsley (optional)— 1/2 teaspoon parmesan cheese (optional)— salt and pepper to tasteNote: Add salt after barley seeds are cooked properly. Remove bay leaf before serving.Directions:1. Heat olive oil in large saucepan over medium heat.2. Add bay leaf, rosemary, anise seeds and onion. Saute until transparent.3. Add carrots and

mushrooms. Stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes.4. Add barley and broth. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, or until barley is cooked to tenderness.5. Add peas, corn and tomatoes. Continue to simmer for another 10 to 12 minutes.6. Season with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaf before serving.7. Garnish with fresh parsley or parmesan cheese. Serve with warm bread and enjoy!

Soup’s up

Good EatsEmbrace your inner foodie

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The holidays are fast behind us but a winter chill remains in the Texan air. Whether you’re look-ing for a new drink or to you’re trying keep warm, we’ve rounded up some of the city’s favorite hot drinks to get you through the remaining winter months.

Six cool-weather concoctionsby Bianca Moragnephotos by Katrina Funtanilla

Mozart’s mocha special Mozart’s Coffee Roasters is an all-time Austin favorite for natives and out-of-towners looking for a caffeine fix this winter. From multi-level decks peer-ing over Lake Austin to the delightful aroma of pastries and drinks, this coffeehouse is a great place to hit those books and stay warm. While it’s still cold out, grab a cup of the popular Mo-zart’s Mocha Special, consisting of steamed caramel and chocolate infused with espresso and milk — it’s the epitome of a merry winter season!

[ ]The Highball’s chai vodka White Russian If you’re looking to have fun this winter, then The Highball is just the place for you. Located off of South Lamar, The High-ball maintains a great happy hour special, running Monday through Friday from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Be sure to sample their take o n the White Russian, which interplays tastes of chai, vodka and coffee, and is served hot upon request. The chai is infused so well it almost masks the vod-ka completely. As a bonus, pair your cheap drink with free karaoke in private rooms, $20 per hour bowling on vintage lanes or a variety of board games avail-able for check out.

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6Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant’s Irish coffee Fado’s offers a winter-warming coffee drink with a cool ambiance. Fado, meaning ‘long ago’ in Irish, takes you on a jour-ney to Ireland with their Irish coffee. The drink combines Bushmills Irish Whiskey, brown sugar and hot coffee to perfection, and is topped with homemade whipped cream and cinnamon swirls. Be sure and hurry, because their Winter Drink Menu is only available for a limited time.

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1 Kerbey Lane’s hot apple ciderLast summer, it was out with the old and in with the blue at Kerbey Lane Café’s university location. The once colorful Longhorn memorabilia took on a sleeker, more modern look. But, despite the big change in design, the food has remained the same, including their deliciously tangy hot apple cider. Grab a cup and beat the cold this winter. Not only is its aroma of spices inviting, but it’s also sure to keep you warm on any cold and unpredictable Texan day.

2 If you love cinnamon then Epoch Coffee has the perfect hot drink for you — their Mexi-can hot chocolate. Infused with

a generous dose of cinnamon, this spe-cial take on a traditional holiday drink comes with a nose-tingling kick. It’s no wonder this java shop has become a haven for hipsters, students and the middle-aged alike looking to relax and stay warm this winter.

3Made upon request, Halcyon’s white pepper-mint hot chocolate is the adult version of hot choco-late, with a twist of Bailey’s and peppermint schnapps. The hot chocolate, often served in a huge bowl-like mug, is topped with whipped cream and choco-late swirls, and comes with two animal crackers.

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Five University of Texas conspiracy theories unveiled by Chris Gilmanphoto by R. Hensley

The truth behind the content of this article has not been confirmed, and is not the belief of Longhorn Life. Several paranoid Univeristy of Texas at Austin students wishing to hide their identity have sent us tapes of themselves with blurred faces and voice ef-fects explaining what they believe to be alternate, more sinister motives behind things we see around campus every day. These are just a few of the bone-chilling theories that they revealed to us.

I. Freshman 15 profitLook at your food choices around campus. The cafeteria’s healthy choices are drowned out by sugary, fattening alter-natives. How many food joints can you name on campus and on The Drag alone? It’s easy to gain 15 pounds in such an environment, and that amount of weight can warrant a size-up in shirt size. T-shirt companies are supposedly co-ercing some of these local food chains to covertly increase portion sizes and calories, so students and faculty are more likely to gain weight. These people then order new, bigger t-shirts that cost more each year. T-shirt manufacturers profit big time. The food chains often give in to the temptation of sizable subsidies and free t-shirts, because everyone loves free t-shirts.

II. Automated facultyIf you don’t mind your barista being a robot, then you’ll be content with the faculty planned for the year 2050. One dis-turbing theory claims that the university is observing how comfortable students are with interacting with robots on a daily basis. The results say we’re ready for our professors, custodians and even school president to be automated ma-chines. If you already thought your TAs were emotionless machines, think again; robots don’t feel guilty about failing you.

III. Homeless dogsAnother theory posits that homeless dog owners are actually not homeless at all, but rather they work for canine acting agencies. The idea is to determine which dogs invoke pass-ersby to donate money; in other words, dogs that are more effective in attracting an audience tend to earn the larger paydays on the streets. The amount of money collected by each dog owner is compared, and the dogs that help earn the highest amount of sympathy change from the public are selected to work in the TV and film industries. The first dog to play “Air Bud” reportedly set homeless donation records on our very own Guadalupe Street two decades ago.

IV. Going greenWho wants to spend hundreds of dollars on textbooks you’ll use once and sell back for less than half the price you bought it? No one. Students find themselves discouraged from buy-ing the textbook at all unless the readings are absolutely necessary to keep up with the class. We are reading less, and the book industry is suffering. And that’s just the way the government wants it. Our government wants book com-panies to go out of business so Americans stop reading, be-come dumber and, therefore, easier to control, like puppets or something. This vague and rambling theory is commonly held by unshaven, black-hoodied philosophy students who fear “mankind’s slow descent into government sheep.”

V. Bevo wingsEveryone’s heard the legend of how one of the original Be-vos was eaten at a football banquet in 1920. What not many Longhorn fans have heard is how “The Eyes of Texas,” a se-cret society here at UT, has continued to eat Bevo after every win. As a matter of fact, anyone who gets boneless wings at Pluckers the night after a game does, too. Bevo is taken, and replaced, to be sacrificed to the football gods while we in-dulge in some hot sauce-soaked mascot. This secret tradi-tion is both our most horrifying and most delicious.

Air “Buddy” Bud getting some much-needed relaxation in 1990. Buddy allegedly started his career as a Drag Dog, pulling in record amounts of money and “awwwwwww”’s.

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ExploreFour study abroad myths by Channing Holman

1. “I can’t go because I don’t speak another language.”Juggling languages might sound intimidating, but it doesn’t prevent students from studying abroad. � e study abroad o� ce o� ers many di� erent programs for students to participate in, regardless of the number of languages the student speaks. Faculty-led programs, in particu-lar, are more lenient for students that want to travel to non-English-speaking countries, but don’t have a multi-language background.

2. “Study abroad delays graduation.”� e study abroad o� ce has advisors that can speci� cally incorporate studying abroad into a student’s degree plan. For example, for biology majors, the o� ce suggests spending a fall or spring semester studying abroad in their third year, and � nishing their fourth year back at the university. “It is a common myth that studying abroad delays graduation, but that’s not true,” said study abroad program coordinator Sejal Mehta. “We have curriculum integration tools to plan as early as freshman year. We support graduating in four years.”

3. “It’s too expensive.”“Students usually apply for the numerous scholarships that the study abroad o� ce o� ers,” said Chantal Follins, a peer advisor at the o� ce. “By accessing Global Assist through the study abroad page, students are presented with several scholarships to choose from.”� ere are tons of ways to fund a study abroad trip, including scholarships, � nancial aid, do-nation letters and fundraising. In addition, he budget calculator estimates various � nancial costs for your trip.“Look at the real cost and compare spending a semester at UT vs. abroad,” Mehta said. “In some cases, the cost of living may be less.”

4. “� ere isn’t a program for me.”Advisors in the study abroad o� ce work with foreign universities to imitate courses that stu-dents would take in the classroom at UT. � e study abroad o� ce o� ers an array of program options in more than 100 countries, ranging from four-week programs to long semesters.


The importance of staying organized

Last semester Angell Kim had five finals back to back, an occurrence that would send most UT students into a panic attack riddled with breathing exercises, all nighters at the PCL and a study cocktail of Red Bull and Adderall. Kim, however, had a different approach: flawless organization. “When I’m stressed, it’s crucial to plan things out,” Kim, a junior international relations and global studies major, said. “So when I was overwhelmed with finals, I opened up my iCal on my MacBook and I made a study plan. I allotted time for each subject and planned out how long to study each one.” Finals week isn’t the only time Kim practices excessive or-

ganization. As a transfer student from St. Mary’s University, the switch to UT led to the need to fine-tune her organizational skills. However, all throughout her academic career, Kim has written down every appointment, date, exam or social obliga-tion. “I tend to have an overwhelming amount of things to do, so I have a planner in addition to my iCal on my laptop and written to-do lists,” Kim said. “It’s kind of excessive, but the planner is to look at dates on a monthly basis. On iCal, I use the weekly view to plan out what I have going on that week. The to-do lists are for my daily duties.” Kim organizes her academic life through her planner and iCal, but when it comes to social events or other necessities, lists are her favorite option. “I make lists for everything,” Kim said. “Groceries, of course. If I’m having a party at my place, I list what I need to do to get ready. Also, before I travel some-where I make a list of everything I need to pack.” Kim said that the propensity for organization and her self-

proclaimed “Type A personality” isn’t hereditary. “Unfortunately, I’m the only organized one in my family. They have their own way of doing things,” Kim said. “My grandpa is very organized and maybe I get it from him. But I’m just glad I live on my own now so that I can take care of my own place and I don’t have to worry about other people’s mess.” When it comes to providing advice to unorganized students, Kim said that starting small is key. “I realize not everyone is as organized as I am, but everyone can definitely become more organized,” she said. “Maybe take

one sheet of paper and make a to-do list for everything you have to do that day. Or even have one big sheet of paper where you plan out everything for the week. Once you get into the habit of doing that, it’s easy to keep going.” It also helps to clear up clutter in your home to keep your mind clear and focused. “I make sure to clean my apartment once a week,” Kim said. “When my room isn’t clean, I can’t focus. I have to do that before anything else.” Kim uses limited technology to stay organized, but she said that might be a good way for unorganized students to make plans and remember important dates. “I’m not really technologically savvy. I use traditional meth-ods and I don’t have an iPhone,” she said. “But it would probably be good to be able to sync my iCal with my phone so that I could have it with me.” Why is organization vital for UT students? Kim said it’s due to the large workload. “I color code my spirals and folders for classes – one of each for each class. I have a main folder that I put important things in, like reminders or notes,” she said. “It’s the only way I can keep track of everything. I don’t understand people who watch TV and do homework. I don’t understand people who don’t have calen-dars. I honestly don’t know how people can live without being organized. Organization is key to getting things done, academi-cally and professionally.”

by Katey Psencikphoto by Monica Zhang

Wednesday, January 30, 2013LONGHORN LIFE

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11 fads that we are ready to kill – foreverKeeping the 40 Acres trendy

Style Notes

1. Uggs. Pretty sure these have been listed on every “worst fads” list ever, yet they still stick around. Why? I’ll never know. All I know is that they’re UGG-ly.

2. Bandage dresses. If I wanted to look like a mummy, I would go to Sixth Street wrapped in toilet paper. � ese stretchy, skin-tight dresses are unforgiving towards curves and don’t look good on anybody — especially Nicki Minaj. Yikes.

3. One-side shaved head. I don’t know who � rst thought this would be trendy: Salt N Pepa, Ri-hanna, Avril Lavigne,

Kelis — but I highly doubt your milkshake is bring-ing any boys to the yard with that haircut.

4. Feather hair accesso-ries. I know what you’re thinking: these are so 2010. Agreed — but the sad truth is that I still see them around campus. I get it, freshmen – you move to Austin and want to blend in with all the hipsters. Please buy some black-rimmed glasses instead of putting these ridiculous things on your

head.

5. Neons. Whether it’s Round Up weekend, on Sixth Street, or dyed into our summer clothing, these colors need to go. � ey aren’t � attering on any skin complexion, they’re hard to coordi-nate with other colors and they’re immature. Just stop wearing them.

6. Patterned leggings. � ese are cute for babies and small children, but once you exceed the age

of 13, it’s time to give up the cutesy patterns and dress like an adult — just wear blue jeans, people.

7. “YOLO.” If you don’t wince every time you hear someone utter this acronym, you’re equally guilty. Someone make this illegal; create a peti-tion or something. I’m sure more people want to eliminate this god-awful phrase from our vocabu-lary than want to secede from the U.S., anyway.Even worse: wearing the letters emblazoned across your chest, tacky spring break t-shirt style.

8. Bra tops. Is a man in his boxers considered fashionable? No? � en it’s not acceptable for women to wear these. End of story.

9. Meggings. Do I even need to say why these are horrible? Men. Wear-ing. Leggings. Formulate a nice mental image of your dad, grandpa and 80-year-old math profes-sor wearing these. Sit on that for a little bit.

10. Wedge sneakers. Why do these exist? Sneakers are for sports, hiking and working out. However, if you’re going to do any of those things wearing these shoes, go for it. Mad respect.

11. � is is the kicker, ladies — the Nike shorts and oversized t-shirts have got to go. I’m all for comfort, but denim shorts and a tank are just as comfortable. Or jeans and a blouse. Or a sun-

dress. Or anything, re-ally. Your only excuse for wearing work out clothes on campus is if you’re planning on actually working out and you don’t want to carry around a change of clothes all day. Other-wise, toss them aside for nicer clothing. After all, your professors are going to be writing recommen-dation letters for you one day and your classmates may hook you up with jobs in the future, so look professional!

Peplum, colored jeans, high-low skirts: 2012 brought countless fashion fads that will stick around for years to come. However, it wouldn’t have been so bad if the world had ended on Dec. 21, be-cause these fads would have been eliminated forever:

of 13, it’s time to give up the cutesy patterns and dress like an adult — just wear blue jeans, people.

7. “YOLO.”wince every time you hear someone utter this acronym, you’re equally guilty. Someone make this illegal; create a peti-

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Worst fashion fads in historySAGGY PANTS

Was it so hard to invest in a belt? Or to just buy pants that actually � t you?

PANTS WITH WRITING ON THE BACKI missed the part where men took dating advice from the

seat of a woman’s pants. “Oh, her butt says she’s sexy. I have to go talk to her right this second.”

CROCSFortunately for our generation, the fad is over and —

whew — we survived. Unfortunately, some people still wear these occasionally. Ouch.

SHOULDER PADSBecause women liked to look boxy for some reason.

FANNY PACKS� ese are still around. Round Up, anyone?

RIPPED JEANSAlso still around. But remember when it was cool to go to Abercrombie and pay $100 for jeans you could buy for $10 at Wal-Mart and rip up yourself? “But they’re

designer, Mom!” What does that even mean?

THONGS/BRA STRAP SHOWINGAward winner for tackiest fad, by far. Seems that I also

missed the memo that men want to date women solely by judging their visible undergarments.

by Katey Psencikphotos courtesy of Polyvore


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Doing more for lessMaking cents

12 ways to reduce your utility bill by Katey Psencikphotos by Katrina Funtanilla

3. Swap incandescent light bulbs for � uorescents. Studies show that the switch saves roughly $35 on electricity throughout the 10-year life of the bulb. If you have 10 to 20 of these bulbs in your house, well, you do the math.

4. Turn o� or unplug appliances and electronics when you’re not using them. Better yet, plug them into a power strip and simply switch o� the strip when you leave.

5. Use low-� ow bathroom appliances. Install a low-� ow showerhead to save water in the shower. You can simulate a low-� ush toilet by putting a clean brick, a sealed plastic bottle � lled with pebbles or a weighted mason jar into your toilet tank. � is displaces water so that less is used each time you � ush.

6. Wash your clothes in cold water. Did you know that 90 percent of the energy your washer uses goes to heat the water? I know your mom always

told you to wash your towels and sheets in warm water to get rid of germs, but it really doesn’t make a di� erence.

7. Never, ever run a half load — of dishes or clothes. Optimize your energy use as well as your water use by making sure your washing machine or dishwasher is full every time you press “start.”

8. Air dry. Dryers basically exist because we’re lazy. Get o� the couch and hang up your clothes in the bath-room or buy a drying rack. Lay a towel out on your counter or buy a drying rack to dry dishes.

9. Cook strategically. It takes a ton of energy to turn on your oven. If you’re cooking something small, use a toaster oven or microwave. Or go retro and use a Crock-Pot!

10. Replace your air � lters monthly and clean your vents. � is also goes for cleaning appliances. Everything runs better when it’s clean. � is not only saves your wallet by reducing your energy bill, but also lengthens the life of your appliances.

11. Keep your fridge and freezer full. Food acts as insulation, and will therefore will lessen the amount of time that the fridge has to run to stay cool.

12. Keep your home dark during summer months. Close your blinds and install cur-tains to reduce the amount of sun you let into your home. Your air conditioner works twice as hard when the sun is heating your home.

1. Turn o� your air conditioning or heater during mild weather. When the temperature falls anywhere between 55 and 75 degrees, use fans or space heaters to maintain your preferred temperature. During the winter, a heated mattress pad or electric blanket saves a lot on your heating bill and keeps you even warmer than your heater will.

2. Don’t heat or cool an empty house. When you leave home to go to campus or work for the day, push your thermostat closer to the outdoor temperature. � e prime temperatures? Above 80 degrees during summer and around 60 degrees in cold weather.

From monthly rent, cable and Internet bills to textbooks, tuition and every day items: as a student, you probably don’t have any room in your budget to spend an extra $50 to $100 each month on utilities. � ese tips will help you save a few extra bucks on your utility bill, and hey, even if you don’t use that money on textbooks or tuition — it’s beer money.

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”What starts here chang-es the world,“ and can end with a court date and an appearance on UTPD’s Campus Watch. Slightly satirically, UTPD compiles a descriptive list of select crimes that happen on the Forty

Acres for the Campus Watch report.“Not many people envision going to jail before going out, and very few people think of becoming a victim of sexual assault or robbery,” said O� cer Darrell Hal-stead of UTPD. “We point that out in Campus Watch.”While the short paragraphs of unfortunate run-ins with alcohol, trespassing attempts and even a steamy attempt to fornicate in a vehicle on campus may seem amusing, Halstead hopes that the reports raise awareness. He encourages all Longhorns, and even their parents, to sign up for updates to know which crimes are prevalent on campus. (https://utlists.utexas.edu/sympa/subscribe/campuswatch)

Biology 101A UT police o� cer discovered two UT sta� members inside a steamed up vehicle. During the investigation, the o� cer soon discovered both sta� members were in the process of checking their Cli� s Notes for Biol-

ogy. Both sta� members were issued court appear-ance citations for ‘Disorderly Conduct — Exposure.’

Pocket roommateA UT police o� cer observed a UT student stumbling and stagger-ing as he attempted to make his way back to his dormitory. When stopped, the o� cer detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the stu-

dent’s breath and asked him for his driver’s license. � e student handed the o� cer his UT ID. During the investigation, the o� cer allowed the student an opportunity to contact his roommate to come and take him home. � e student reached into his pocket, looked at the o� cer and exclaimed, “My roommate is not in my pocket! Someone took my roommate out of my pocket!” � e student was taken into custody for Public Intoxication and transported to Central Book-ing.

BackstrokeA UT police o� cer discovered a non-UT subject swimming in the Little� eld Fountain. � e subject was wearing shredded pants while swimming backstroke. After exiting the fountain, the subject informed the o� cers that he had ripped his

clothes up after getting mad at a friend. � e o� cers detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the sub-ject’s breath and learned he had consumed 20 mixed drinks. � e subject was taken into custody for ‘Public Intoxication’ and transported to Central Booking.

Can I borrow your Cheez-Its?Two future UT students discovered an unknown subject, wearing only a pink shirt, standing inside their room. � e subject grabbed the stu-dent’s box of Cheez-It crackers and

began marking his personal territory inside the box. � e students pushed the unknown subject out of their dorm room and noti� ed the UT Police Depart-ment. � e responding o� cers were able to follow a wet trail that led to a biohazard-� lled box of Cheez-It crackers. � e o� cers searched the area and were un-able to locate the unknown subject. � e subject was described as a white, 5-foot-6-inch male with a thick build and blonde hair. Loss value: $3.00. Estimated damage: $150.00. Occurred on: June 14, 2012 at 4:02 a.m.Crime Prevention Tip: A locked door can do wonder-ful things, like preventing a half-naked individual from aggravating you while urinating inside your Cheez-It box.

For the love of PowersA UT sta� member discovered a UT student standing on the roof of Parlin Hall during commencement. During the investigation, the o� -cers located the subject as he was attempting to climb over the peak.

� e student informed the o� cers he could not get a good seat so he could see and hear his hero, the presi-dent, speak. As the investigation continued, the o� -cers learned the student had entered into a women’s restroom in order to gain access to the roof. � e stu-dent was issued a written ‘Criminal Trespass’ warn-ing and escorted from the area.

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A UT sta� member reported that a UT student had been inside the restroom paying homage to the porcelain God. � e student stated that she had consumed 13 shots of whiskey, but had thrown up most of it. � e o� cers soon learned that the student was under legal age.

CompostingA UT police o� cer observed a UT student leaning over a retaining wall. � e o� cer soon discovered why — the student had been pro-viding alcohol-enriched compost to the local � ora and fauna. � e student informed the o� cer he

had, in fact, been drinking beer. His story was cor-roborated by the evidence of an extreme physical reaction to the over consumption of alcohol on the front of his shirt. � e o� cers also noted other signs of intoxication. � e student was taken into custody for ‘Public Intoxication.’

Birds of a featherSeveral UT sta� members and stu-dents observed a non-UT subject being knocked from a tree onto the ground. Witnesses reported a second, non-UT subject was also knocked out of the same tree by

the suspect. As the � rst victim lay stunned on the ground, the suspect circled the victim, then grabbed and took the victim to another tree. � e suspect re-turned and grabbed the second victim and � ew o� with him. � e suspect was described as having brown and white plumage, dark piercing eyes, a curved beak and talons.

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If you haven’t heard of him yet, you will soon. Shakey Graves has gained popularity to the point where he had a January residency every Wednesday at the Parish. This one-man band creates a unique and eerie folk sound using a raspy voice, guitar finger-pickin’ and a suitcase as a kick drum. He was even honored by the City of Austin with Feb. 9 officially named ‘Shakey Graves Day’.

Marmalakes has been on the rise with packed shows and plans for an upcoming tour. Its upbeat, folk-pop tunes entrance listeners with unique chords and progressions. In 2011, they were on the list of “Top 25 Austin EPs of 2011,” and their song “Geneva Hall” was on the “Top 50 Austin Songs of 2011.” They will be performing at SXSW this year and have an upcoming show on Feb. 16.

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Hello Wheels’ shows captivate audiences from beginning to end, with original songs like “Grizzly Bear.” This quartet’s stomp-folk music has been said to have a “new sound with an old soul,” according to Hello Wheel’s Bandcamp profile. It is fun to watch, all four members exchanging humorous comments to each other, and even better to listen to. You’ll have as much fun in the audience as they do on stage.

This hip-hop duo consists of Megan Tillman and Chris Beale, aka Megz Kelli and Dougie Do. Both met at St. Edwards last year and have been making music together ever since. There’s something about Tillman’s intricate and clever lyrics on top of Beale’s addicting beats that make these two the perfect pair. Their EP released last year and they dropped a single ‘Thas Everything’ in November. Keep an eye out for their next EP, coming out soon.

Sphynx is widely known for the energy they bring on stage. Throughout their whole set, not one of the three members would stand still for more than five seconds. A band of best friends since high school who decided to dabble in pop and electronic music, Sphynx encourages the audience to dance and jump around with them as they perform. The band is currenty working on its full-length debut.

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Five movies every college student should watch1. “Before Sunrise”If you’ve been wavering on whether or not to do that semester abroad, this movie should push you right over the edge. French student Celine meets American traveler Jesse (the beautiful Ethan Hawke) on a European train and decides to accompany him on an impromptu trip to Vien-na. Directed by local Richard Linklater, Sunrise is a realistic portrayal of how people converse when they realize they have nothing to lose. Filled with pretty scenery and even prettier faces, it’ll have you Googling Eurail Pass prices from the couch while you watch.

2. “Slackers”Weirdly artsy and oddly funny, “Slackers,” not to be confused with the Austin-centric “Slacker,” is a tale of the lengths some undergrads will go to make the grade and get the girl. Featuring a huge cast of before-they-were-famous stars like Jason Schwartzman and Jason Segal, this movie gets

super weird in the � rst 10 seconds and never lets up.

3. “Love and Basketball”� ere have been a fair amount of movies made about college athletics, but none quite as racy or cool. Childhood friends Quincy and Monica both grow up to play college ball at USC (booo), fall in love (okay) and spend a lot of the movie shirtless (sold). � ere may or may not be a high stakes basketball game at the end where the winner gets the other’s heart but they’re so good looking that I’m starting to question why you’re still reading this and not already watching.

4. “Orange County”Remember the time you tried to apply to your dream school but ended up thwarted by your incompetent guidance counselor, your stoner best friends and your brother, who is not only a prescription pill peddler (and Jack Black),

but also insane? Colin Hanks does. In “Orange County” he navigates the worst week of his life in an e� ort to get that acceptance letter; drugging his admissions o� cer and losing his girlfriend along the way. � at’s the story of how you guys got in, right?

5. “PCU”Before he played a jerky control freak in Entou-rage (and the dean in the it’s-not-on-this-list-be-cause-you’ve-seen-it-a-million-times movie Old School), Jeremy Piven played a guy who doesn’t want to graduate in this formulaic comedy who takes a prospective freshman under his wing. Is this a thing in every college movie? It’s a must-see for the quotes alone, but PCU also serves as a self-esteem booster during semester rough patches.

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Robin Hood and Maid Marian invite you to explore their world at the Sherwood Forest Faire. As a pre-renaissance festival, the Sher-wood Forest Faire is set in 1190, where the outlaw Robin Hood and the Sherwood residents battle the tyranny of Sheri� de Greasby and his followers. “It’s not as much a historical reenactment, as it is a themed festi-val,” said Zane Baker, director of entertainment for Sherwood For-est Faire. � ere is much to see and do at the faire, which runs from 10 a.m. to dusk every weekend from Feb. 9 to March 31, with one Friday opening on March 15. To help you get started, here are the top three things you don’t want to miss when visiting the Sherwood Forest Faire.

1. Jousting � e jousting at the Sherwood Forest Faire is unlike that of other renaissance festivals, because it is not a reenactment. “It’s actual sporting, competition jousting,” Baker said. “It’s what they call ‘full contact jousting,’ so they’re not just trying to make points by hitting the other guy; they’re trying to knock the other guy o� the horse.” If you head to the faire on its last weekend, you’ll get to see not just a match, but a whole jousting tournament. You shouldn’t miss this, because let’s be honest, who wouldn’t want to see a real-life joust-ing match in action?

2. Robin’s Feast As the central character to the Sherwood Forest Faire story, get-ting to know Robin Hood is a must. While you can catch him on stage or run into him on the grounds, attending Robin’s Feast gives you the chance to experience Robin Hood and his friends up close. � e 21-and-up feast includes performances and drinks in addition to the � ve-course meal.

3. Third Annual Combat Tournament of Sherwood If you’re itching to see classic renaissance � ghting, head to the � ird Annual Combat Tournament of Sherwood, a sword-� ght-ing competition in which the audience decides the outcome. � e show’s humor and violence makes it explicitly for adults, too, which makes it that much more intriguing for the wandering Longhorn.

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Director of Shakespeare at Winedale

Dr. James LoehlinFew people in the world have the chance to study and

teach � ne literature to their hearts’ content, but Dr. James Loehlin does. Loehlin is the Director of Shake-speare at Winedale, a College of Liberal Arts program

which seeks to educate students about William Shake-speare’s plays through means of performance. Every

year, under Loehlin’s direction, students delve into Elizabethan-era theatre and stage dramatic produc-

tions at a university-owned country barn in Round Top, Texas.

Loehlin completed his bachelor’s degree under the Plan II program at UT. He went on to study at Oxford

University in England, where he got a master’s degree, and later earned a doctorate from Stanford University.

Loehlin, who has been at UT for 13 years, also serves as the Shakespeare at Winedale regents professor in the Department of English. He took some time

to re� ect on his experience overseeing this unique program.

by Priyanka Deshpande

Longhorn Life: What are your primary responsibilities?

James Loehlin: I really see my primary responsibility as teach-ing; I teach the spring Shakespeare � rough Performance course, which culminates in a performance at Winedale, and the summer Shakespeare at Winedale program, in which stu-dents live at the Winedale Historical Center in order to study and perform several Shakespeare plays. I also have some administrative responsibilities associated with overseeing the various aspects of the program, but fortunately I have a lot of help with that!

LL: What do you do during a typical day?

JL: It depends on the time of year: in the spring I am more focused on teaching and preparing for the summer, fall is more for research and administration and in the summer I am full-time at Winedale, working with the students seven days a week on the plays.

LL: What led you to this career?

JL: I was a student in the Shakespeare at Winedale pro-gram under its founding director, James Ayres, and it was a transformative experience for me, just as it has been for many other students.

LL: Comedies or tragedies?

JL: Histories!

LL: Favorite play?

JL: It’s always changing, but I do love the history plays, and one that we are doing this summer, Henry IV, Part I, is cer-tainly among my favorites. But I can’t pick just one.

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18Wednesday, January 30, 2013 Our Campus

The Visual Arts Center reopens for spring

Loaded with five new exhibits from in-house and foreign artists, the Visual Arts Center re-opens for the spring season on Friday, Feb. 1. The VAC combines art with education by showcasing student, faculty and guest work in its galleries. Having been closed for winter break, the VAC’s opening reception kicks off the 2013 season with a performance by senior studio art major Zoe Berg in her exhibition space at 6 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public, and it will continue until 8 p.m. In addition to Berg’s exhibit, “Til sjøs (At sea),” in which she creates a Norwegian-American identity, the work of Diego Bianchi, an artist from Buenos Aires, Argentina, which examines various objects and how they work together to be individual parts of one whole, will be showcased in an exhibit called “Into The Wild Meaning.”

Annie Han and Daniel Mihalyo, who work under the name Lead Pencil Studio, combine architecture with art in their exhi-bition “Diffuse Reflection Lab.” The exhibit will contain different structures in which the viewer sees their reflection. By using various lighting and spacing the viewers’ perceptions are challenged in an attempt to create conver-sation about the effects reflections can have on the public, according to the VAC’s website. “New Prints 2012” and “Overlapping Impressions: A Study in Contrasting Cogni-tion” are the other exhibitions premiering on Feb. 1. The nonprofit International Print Center New York organized New Prints 2012, which will feature 36 prints of various types, from etchings to video animation, that were selected from more than 2,600 submissions to IPCNY’s New Prints Program, according to IPCNY’s website. Meanwhile, “Overlapping

Impressions” is a collection of typographic prints made on the Rob Roy Kelly American Wood Type Collection, which was originally used for printing during 19th century Amer-ica. Since the VAC is used mainly for trav-eling exhibits, four of the five opening exhi-bitions will only be on display until March 9, while Lead Pencil Studio’s “Diffuse Reflection Lab” will stay in the VAC until May 11.

by Ali Killian

Faculty Update

19Wednesday, January 30, 2013 Our Campus

The once dormant lecture hall, Hogg Memorial Au-ditorium, has recently reopened its doors with a new pur-pose — to give back to student organizations on campus. Effective the first day of the fall 2012 semester, Hogg Au-ditorium switched its gears from being used primarily for classroom purposes to a student-run performance venue available to registered student organizations. When Hogg first opened its doors in 1933, the auditorium quickly became the University’s performing arts venue. For decades, the auditorium was managed by Texas Performing Arts, becoming the main stage for the University’s drama department, and various lectures and debates for the Longhorn community. In recent years, the auditorium only saw the bustle of student activity and noise during finals periods, film screenings and lectures. But thanks to University Unions and the combined efforts of student organizations, Hogg is back in business for student usage. “I’d love to see Hogg and the space usage maximized,” said Cecelia Lopez, manager of Hogg Auditorium. “I want to see events there as often and as frequently as possible. I want Hogg to come back to life in a way; and it has been, just seeing that student activity within the space.”

Now, the historical campus gem has transformed itself from being just another super-sized lecture hall on cam-pus. Hogg has collaborated with the Division of Student Affairs, Student Government and the College of Fine Arts to become a student-centric programming facility. “We are open to any group that wants to host an event in there,” Lopez said. “We’ve had groups that have had a full capacity event close to 1,200 and then we’ve had 400 people. We are there to provide the same experience no matter how many folks you attract.” University Unions took on management of Hogg to further their mission of working with students on campus; giving them priority to operate and host their own events. Student groups will not be charged for reserving the space. In order for student organizations to use the 1,200-seat auditorium they must first submit an application un-der the online reservation system. Last semester, Hogg welcomed a total of 20 events put on by student organiza-tions. “I’ve been very pleased in the way student organiza-tions have responded,” Lopez said. “I think that we’ve had a good variety of events. Anything from John Legend to Texas Revue talent shows to lectures and step shows.”

Actors from the Department of English put on a Shake-speare play last fall through a traveling troupe. According to Lopez, the group came to UT in the ‘90s for the very first time and has now since made its return to the space. Currently, Hogg is servable ‘as is,’ which means a student group has to bring in their own sound system. In the past, students have been able to rent equipment from outside vendors and sponsorships under the Events Co-Sponsorship Committee. Lopez works with students to support event planning and provide an overall educational experience. She super-vises a staff of six undergraduate students and one gradu-ate student that work for Hogg. On site, they supervise the space as advocates of the auditorium and are given hands-on experience in production, management and event planning. “What I hope for Hogg is that a lot of students on cam-pus went to the space previously for orientation or to take a final or graduate, so I want to provide the in-betweens,” Lopez said. “So, when students are sitting at graduation they can say ‘Oh, this is where I saw John Legend or that great talent show that a group put together.”’

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