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LONGHORNSTUDENT STAFF

Special Editions Editor Jordan D. Schraeder

Copy Editor Emily MorganPhoto Editor

Rebeca RodriguezDesigners

Chris Lowery, Casey RogersWriters

Sylvia Butanda, Victoria Heckenlaible, Allie Murphy, Alexandra Vickery, Alison Killian, Channing Holman, Lauren Daly,

Christine Imperatore, Elaine KovacsPhotographers

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Editor’s Note

Nine. � at’s

the number

of class days

left in the fall semester.

And with the end of the

semester comes the

holiday season, which,

if you haven’t noticed, is

literally right around the

corner. (Seven days until

� anksgiving and 38 until

Christmas. But hey, who’s

counting?)With � nals coming up,

it may be hard to get into the holiday spirit or even think about the number of people on your shop-ping list, so we’ve made sure that this issue is the remedy to all of your holiday woes!

Put on your chef’s hat with the easy Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa recipes on page 7. Get

thrifty with the $10 gift ideas on page 8 (because who can a� ord iPads for everyone on their list anyways?). Or, indulge in a bit of sel� shness and prep your own Christ-mas list with inspiration from other Longhorns on pages 8-9.

Most of all this holiday season, take advantage of the 35 days of quality

time you’ll get with your friends and family. As a soon-to-be-graduating senior who has a full-time job this winter break, that’s my best advice. Enjoy it, because some of us aren’t so lucky.

Happy holidays!

Jordan D. SchraederSpecial Editions Editor

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Noise Student chatter around the 40 Acres

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Marvelyn Iwehpublic health sophomore

Wearing: Forever 21 blouse, jacket, tights and boots, A’gaci earrings and James Avery rings.

Fashion icon: Rihanna. I love how bold and fearless her wardrobe is! She stands out, and I love that about her.

Favorite store: Target has the cutest clothes! I find myself in the clothing section when I really should be grocery shop-ping.

What’s in your bag?

Michael Gonzales biology freshman

Gonzales carries his drumstick kit in case he gets the chance to brush up on songs for UT’s Jazz Ensemble. He uses his Boston Red Sox backpack to tote several books on different strumming styles around the 40 Acres. He hopes his dedication will help him achieve his goal of becoming a professional musician in New York City.

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What is Your favorite thanksgiving food?

Chris Trachierbusiness sophomore

“Turkey and gravy for sure. I’ll be so tired after, it’ll be an excuse to just watch football.”

Rebecca RodriguezEnglish sophomore

“Turkey and bread rolls. I typically stay away from bread, but it’s the one time I can go crazy!

Georgette Raadpsychology sophomore

“Pumpkin spice muffins. I found a recipe, and I’m so excited to make them.’”

Wearing: Ann Taylor jacket, Macy’s dress and boots from Florence, Italy.

Fashion icon: Chanel and Dior, because they developed fashion that beautified and sculpted the female figure.

Class wardrobe: What I wear to class depends on who I feel like being that day.

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Caught in the cold

LINA SARAVIAmanagement information systems senior

ApRIL mckAyundeclared junior

mIcheLLe cAmp, bARbARA woRthAm, VeRoNIcA AguILARenvironmental science juniors

LAuReN bIRkSpsychology senior

uzAIR ALAIdRooSchemical engineering senior

joSh dodSoNneurobiology senior

mARk AdAmSinternational relations and global studies sophomore

pAoLA gAmAhuman development freshman

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While the weather outside is definitely not frightful just yet, Longhorn Life was able to catch some fel-

low students sporting a preview of their fashionable winter-wear during what we worry might have been Austin’s short-est winter ever — take that, you global warming disbelievers.

All jokes aside, many are wondering “Where’s winter?” and unfortunately, despite a minor dip into the high 60s

today, the forecast reveals a warm, possibly rainy (yes, that means humid) week ahead.

So, while you can push your scarves and coats to the back of the closet for now, you may want to pull out those rain-boots — April showers may be making a freakishly early appearance this year. Unpredictable Texas weather — go figure.

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Texas-friendly transportation options that don’t require you to own a car

Getting home for the holidays

No car? No problem! Lucky for you, there are multiple ways for college students to get home this � anksgiving and Winter Break — and they don’t require an overpriced plane ticket.

TEXAS EXPRESSTexas Express is a non-stop charter bus ser-

vice speci� cally for UT students and faculty that provides round-trip transportation from the 40 Acres to San Antonio, Houston and Dallas. It picks up and drops o� at the Jester turn-around on Speedway. Normally, they only depart on Fridays at 4 p.m., but times and days have been changed slightly for the holidays.

Everyone is technically only allowed one carry-on (excluding ladies’ purses) and one bag to go under the bus. However, on my trips back and forth, they’ve never batted an eye at my extra bag of goodies, courtesy of my mom.

� e seats are comfortable, but there’s very little foot-room, and arm-room space is really tight. I’d suggest grabbing a friend to join you

so you don’t get stuck sitting next to a stranger. Your parents can feel comfortable that you’ll be riding with other Longhorns and faculty. And unlike Greyhound buses, the Texas Express does not stop, which helps you get home quicker.

Be sure to order your tickets early for this season’s breaks, because you will be com-peting for a very limited amount of seats.

When: Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday, Nov. 23 @ 4 p.m.

When: Winter Break: Wednesday, Dec. 14 @ 4 p.m.

Where: 21st and Speedway

Roundtrip cost: $40.50 to San Antonio | $45 to Houston | $55 to Dallas

Need something that’s a bit more � exible? Try these other student-friendly options:

TEXAS EAGLE� is Amtrak train o� ers a more leisurely

(but longer) ride home. Trips on the Texas Eagle generally take two hours longer

than those of the Texas Express, giving you time to take advantage

of amenities that include a din-ing cart and a café. Tickets to Dallas start at $59 roundtrip; Houston, $53; San Antonio, $26. � e train station is located on North Lamar.

CARPOOLAn eco-friendly alternative to

a bus or train, carpooling is handy because you don’t have to worry about a

baggage limit and you have control over how often you stop. Make sure to pick a roadtrip

buddy who has similar music tastes, since you’ll be holed up in a car together for hours on end. And

don’t forget to split the gas cost!

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FOODThursday, November 17, 2011 Page 7LONGHORN LIFE

Good eats on a student budgetHO L I D A Y

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sweet potatoes, peeled and shreddedeggs, lightly beaten

tablespoons all-purpose fl our

teaspoons ground clovesteaspoons ground cinnamon

cup vegetable oil for fryingtablespoon brown sugar

sweet potatoes, peeled and shreddedeggs, lightly beaten

tablespoons all-purpose fl our tablespoon brown sugar

teaspoons ground clovesteaspoons ground cinnamon

cup vegetable oil for frying

1. Place shredded sweet potatoes in a colander. Place a cheesecloth over the potatoes, and squeeze the potatoes to release as much liquid as possible. Let the potatoes sit and release more liquid, then squeeze again. 2. In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes, eggs, brown sugar, fl our, cloves and cinnamon; mix well. 3. Heat oil in large skillet to 375 degrees. 4. Form mixture into pancake-sized cakes, and fry in hot oil. Flip cakes after 2-3 minutes (when bottom is browned), and brown other side. Drain on paper towels and serve.

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cups unbleached, all-purpose fl owertablespoon ground gingerteaspoons ground cinnamon

sticks unsalted butter

large eggsteaspoon saltteaspoon ground nutmegteaspoon ground cloves

teaspoon baking soda

cup light or dark brown sugar

cup unsulphured molasses

1. For the dough, add dry ingredients (except sugar) to a mixing bowl and stir well.2. Beat the butter and sugar, adding in one egg at a time. Continue beating until the mixture is smooth. Beat in half the fl our mixture, then scrape the bowl and beater(s). Beat in the molasses, scrape again and beat in the remaining fl our mixture until combined. 3. Divide the dough into several pieces, and press each piece into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick between two sheets of plastic wrap. Cover and chill for at least an hour.4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 5. Roll the dough one piece at a time on a fl oured surface. Cut with cookie cutters and arrange an inch or two apart on baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough. 6. Bake the cookies for about 10 minutes, or until fi rm.

sticks unsalted butter

large eggscup light or dark brown sugar

cup unsulphured molasses

cup light or dark brown sugar

3. Divide the dough into several pieces, and press each piece into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick between

5. Roll the dough one piece at a time on a fl oured surface. Cut with cookie cutters and arrange an inch or two

tablespoon extra-virgin olive oilmedium onion, fi nely choppedcups canned or packaged vegetable stockcan (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes in juicecan (15 ounces) black beans, drainedcans (15 ounces) pumpkin puree

cup heavy creamtablespoon curry powder

teaspoons ground cuminteaspoon cayenne pepper

1. Heat a soup pot over medium head and add oil. 2. When the oil is hot, add the onion. Sautee onion for fi ve minutes. 3. Add broth, tomatoes, black beans and pumpkin puree. Stir to combine ingredients, and bring soup to a boil. 4. Reduce heat to medium and stir in cream, curry, cumin, cayenne and salt to taste.5. Simmer for fi ve minutes, adjust seasonings and serve garnished with chopped chives.

Coarse saltFresh chives, chopped or snipped, for garnish

No matter your religion, there’s an upcoming holiday you’re sure to be pumped about. � e big three — Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa — celebrate

very di� erent cultures, each with history, traditions and foods all their own. � e common thread: these holidays all encourage family and friends to get together and indulge in the holiday spirit. One way to celebrate is with food — and lots of it. Here are three of our favorite recipes for this holiday season; they’re sure to jingle your taste buds and get you and your guests into holiday-mode, regardless of what you’re celebrating.

Alison KillianLONGHORN LIFE

RECIPE CARDS BY AARON RODRIGUEZ/TEXAS STUDENT MEDIARECIPES FROM FOODNETWORK.COM AND ALLRECIPES.COM

Burritos, sandwiches, pitas, even German doener kebaps — the Drag o� ers almost every food genre to hungry Longhorns on a daily basis. � e key word in that sentence: almost.

Austin newcomer Noodles & Company is changing the Drag’s food landscape with its one-stop-shop for your favorite pasta dishes. Yes, Madam Mam’s and � ai Kitch-en o� er up some quality pad thai, but Noodles & Co. is taking noodles to a whole di� erent level.

Noodles & Co. will make a world-traveler out of any Longhorn, o� er-ing up signature American, Asian and Mediterranean noodle dishes all on one menu. � e restaurant prides itself on “fresh food fast,” and

all dishes are made-to-order and served on actual china — no pack-aging or McDonald’s wrappers here.

With a menu from across the globe, it’d be hard to � nd someone who didn’t like something Noodles & Co. has to o� er. And don’t be misled by the name: the restaurant doesn’t just serve pasta. Students can go the classic American route with Wisconsin mac ‘n cheese, chicken noodle soup or a Philly cheesesteak. Take a food tour through Asia with the customer-favorite pad thai. Or, opt for the light-ness of Mediterranean dishes such as penne rosa or pesto cavatepp.

One of the best parts of the Noo-dles & Company menu: � ere are 19 soups, salads, sandwiches and

pastas that are under 500 calories, thanks to the work of executive chef Tessa Stamper. Stamper is a regis-tered dietician who emphasizes the need for nutrition in every Noodles & Co. dish. She’s a big believer in adding a protein to each meal, so the restaurant o� ers chicken, beef, shrimp, meatballs and organic tofu options with each dish.

Among the under-500-calorie dishes are some of the restaurant’s most popular dishes. (Sorry, mac ‘n cheese isn’t included!). � e Japanese pan noodles, one of my personal favorites, serves up cara-melized udon noodles in a sweet soy sauce, broccoli, carrots and shiitake mushrooms for an astounding 320 calories in a small.

But don’t let the word “small” fool you. At Noodles & Company, a small pasta dish is a massive amount of food—for just $4.50. But, if you’re feeling extra hungry, opt for the regular size for $5.60. (� is size can also easily be shared with a friend if you’re watching your wallet). Add a protein to any pasta or sandwich for just $2.39 more.

So next time you’re walking past the old Varsity � eater space, stop in for a culinary trip across the globe with Noodles & Company’s tasty noodle dishes. But, here’s a fair warning: it may take 20 trips or so to actually choose your favorite. Happy eating!

— Jordan Schraeder

New to the Block: Noodles & Company

PHOTO COURTESY OF NOODLES & CO.

MMMM: Noodles & Company’s Wis-consin mac ’n cheese.

Celebrate the season with festive (and tasty) recipes

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LONGHORN WISH LISTS

As college students, money, food and a job top our Christmas lists. While all those are great—even though they make us sound a bit homeless—why don’t we take a cue from our inner children and dream a bit bigger this year? Here’s what a few of your fellow Longhorns are hoping for this holiday season.

Javier CortezStudio art senior

1. A job

2. A stable place to live

3. Food

4. “Legend of Zelda” game

5. Nintendo DS

Kristen KelloggBiology senior

1. New iPhone

2. Cute shoes to wear with jeans

3. Bike light

4. To visit my brother in Switzerland

5. Figure out my future plans

Easton NicholasEconomics sophomore

1. An iPad

2. Concert tickets

3. Tickets to a football bowl game

4. A Fossil-brand watch

5. PlayStation 3

Ariel HuangPublic relations freshman

1. A trip to Paris

2. A camera

3. A new phone

4. Shoes

5. A Miami Heat jersey

Matthew FloriPsychology junior

1. A suit

2. Clothes

3. Money

4. “Dr. Seuss” books for my collection

5. Books

A� ording expensive holiday gifts for every person in our lives isn’t possible—especially on a college student’s bud-get. Go easy on yourself by trying these cheap alternatives, all $10 and under, that are great for giving to a big group of friends or for playing games like White Elephant and Secret Santa (See top right).

FOR SHOPPERS WITHOUT A CARUrban Out� tters is the place to go for early Christmas

gifts. Check out the tech section on the left side of the store for tons of quirky gifts such as Hello Kitty and Domo collectibles. Upstairs in the clearance and home décor sec-tion, there are plenty of thrifty treasures to be found. Don’t

miss the fashionable belts tucked against the wall and my personal favorites: delicious cupcake-shaped lip glosses and miniature animal purses – all for $10 or less.

For one-of-a-kind � nds, check out Cream Vintage for deals on retro tees, scarves and accessories. And don’t forget to check out the vendors in the 23rd Street Market for a� ordable, re-purposed jewelry pieces for the ladies on your shopping list.

FOR THE INTERNETSAVVYIf you’re an internet-shopper, check out Wal-Mart. � e

superstore is selling plenty of classic and newly released DVDs for between $5 and $10 online only. You can grab “� e Shawshank Redemption” for Dad, “V for Vendetta” for your man, “Monster-in-Law” for your best friend, and—why not?—go ahead and snag the complete � rst season of “Boy Meets World”for yourself.

Speaking of DVDs, if you have a friend who’s obsessed with Harry Potter, head to the Warner Bros. o� cial website

for a 57-percent-o� deal on regular and Blu-ray DVDs. Do it quickly, because after December, these movies will be thrown in the vault.

For your more sentimental friends, you have more options. Order a photo print from CVS online, buy a cute frame from Target for $5 and voila!—the perfect gift.

FOR THE DIYERShowcase your creativity by purchasing a mason jar, a

small spool of ribbon and a package of colorful paper from Wal-Mart or any craft store. Google inspiring quotes and write out your favorites onto small strips of colored paper. Fold them in half, place them in the jar, and tie a piece of ribbon around the rim. Bam!—the gift of inspiration.

Make new friends a thoughtful little gift basket instead of wracking your brain for a purchasable alternative. Buy small woven baskets from Dollar Tree or Wal-Mart, a bag of festive tinsel, a bag of holiday candy, great-smelling candles and any other small inexpensive treasures you � nd.

Friends. Club members. Co-workers. � ere are so many people to think of during the holidays; how do we even begin to deal with getting everyone a gift? � e age-old solution: gift-giving games. Secret Santa or White Elephant gift swaps may be a time and money-saving op-tion, but they can seem a bit outdated or lame. If you’re choosing this route for this holiday season, it can’t hurt to get a little refresher course on the rules, along with a few Longhorn Life tips to spice up things up a little.

SECRET SANTAAlso known as: Kris Kringle,

Secret Snow� ake� is festive game takes a

little extra planning, but has the added bonus of variety. Keep in mind, Secret Santa works better for a group of people that knows each other well enough to get speci� c – but there are ways to adapt the rules so shopping is a bit easier for everyone.

• First, agree upon a budget for all gifts. It can be an exact amount or even a range, such as between $5 and $10.

• Next, place everyone’s name in a hat (or cup, bowl, etc.). If you’re playing with co-workers, you can draw names out of the o� ce co� ee pot or if it’s with your cycling club draw them out of a hel-met. To make “Santa’s” job a bit easier, have each partici-pant write a few gift sugges-tions below their name.

• Draw names one at a time, making sure that no

one gets their own name. To make this part easier, visit www.secretsanta.com for a computerized equivalent.

• To make things a little more exciting, have partici-pants leave small, inexpen-sive gifts in places where their recipient will � nd them during the time leading up to the big swap. � ese can serve as “hints” to who the mystery gift-giver may be.

• You can also create a theme for the gifts. For exam-ple, if you’re exchanging with your bandmates, you might consider gifting sheet music, an iTunes gift card or a new pair of drumsticks. For a book club, give literary-themed presents such as a book light or a Snuggie.

• On the day of the big swap, each gift should be labeled with only the recipi-

ent’s name and then placed in a pile.

• When each recipient opens a gift, give him or her a chance to guess whom the gift is from. (Consider limiting the number of guesses so the game doesn’t last until New Year’s Day). If the recipient can’t � gure it out, the giver can reveal him or herself.

WHITE ELEPHANTAlso known as: Yankee Swap

Need a last minute party activity? � is game takes a lot less planning and makes shopping a breeze.

• Set a price range for all gifts. A good range for this game is around $20 to $30.

• Everyone brings a wrapped, unisex gift and places it in a under the tree.

• Everyone should draw numbers out of a hat, and

whoever draws number one gets to pick a gift out of the pile and open it � rst.

• Th e person with number two now has a choice: pick another gift out of the pile or “steal” the gift that num-ber one already opened. If number two chooses to steal, number one can pick another gift out of the pile.

• Continue this process in order, with each person choosing either an unopened gift from the pile or one that has been opened by another participant.

• Repeat this process until everyone has a gift.

Longhorn Life Tip: Most of all, remember to have fun and don’t let things get too hostile. After all, the whole point of these games is to spread the holiday spirit!

Having a holiday party is easy, but having an awesome holiday party takes work – and a little help from the experts. Even if you’ve never hosted a party before, you can throw the soiree of the semester if you follow a few of these tips.

CHOOSE A THEMETo make shopping and planning

easy, it helps to come up with a speci� c theme to guide your vision. If you’re trying to keep things non-denomina-tional, consider themes to guide your decorating like Winter Wonderland — with all-white decorations, snow� akes and fake snow—Candy Paradise, or even Longhorns and Lights, with lots of burnt-orange garland, football-themed decorations and LED lights. Having a theme will also make your event memorable; and who doesn’t want to host the best party of the season?

STICK TO TWO OR THREE COLORSMoney-saving maven Sandra Lee of

HGTV and the Food Network suggests keeping your color scheme simple. Use your chosen colors to guide your deco-rations, drinkware and paper goods selection. Choosing your palette before you start shopping will help keep the process quick and easy. Also, don’t be afraid to stray outside the “traditional”

holiday colors: green, red, blue and silver. Choose two neutral tones such as white, ivory or even gold and add a bold accent color, like purple or even lime green, to give your party a chic and simple feel.

KEEP YOUR INVITATIONS GREEN, BUT STILL UNIQUE

A great way to save money and the planet at the same time is to invite your guests via the Internet. Facebook invita-tions can seem a little impersonal and lazy, but an evite is a great alternative that implies a little more e� ort on the host’s part. � ere are a multitude of websites – evite.com, pingg.com and purpletrail.com are just a few – that can host and send your invitations. If you’re extra creative, you can design your own invitation, or take advantage of the at-tractive pre-made designs to save some valuable party-planning time.

CHOOSE A SIGNATURE DRINK OR FOOD ITEM

Choosing one signature cocktail or appetizer will give your party a personality all its own! Martha Stewart suggests a pear and sparkling cider cocktail. It’s delicious and easy to make in bulk. Combine two cups each of pear nectar, chilled sparkling apple cider and chilled seltzer with four ounces of bourbon (if you’re 21+). To make this a virgin cocktail, substitute a little more

seltzer for the bourbon. � e recipe serves eight, so you can double or triple it depending on the size of your guest list. Don’t forget to cut up some pear wedges for garnish!

KEEP SAFETY IN MINDAlthough the holidays are meant

to be one of the happiest times of the year, they can also be some of the most dangerous. Candles can be beautiful decorations for your party, but a house or apartment full of college students makes those candles a � re hazard.

Battery-powered votives are a great solution to this problem. � ey look like candles but don’t require any real � re.

When it comes to holiday parties, the possibilities are endless. If you think outside the box and forget “tradition,” you can successfully throw a unique, fun and memorable holiday party for your friends and family. Most impor-tantly, don’t let planning stress you out. Remember, you should have has much fun preparing for it as your guests will have celebrating it!

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Co-workers. � ere are so many people to think of during the holidays; how do we even begin to deal with getting everyone a gift? � e age-old solution: gift-giving games. Secret Santa or White Elephant gift swaps may be a time and money-saving op-tion, but they can seem a bit outdated or lame. If you’re choosing this route for this holiday season, it can’t hurt to get a little refresher course on the rules, along with a few Longhorn Life tips to spice up things up a little.

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Gifts for $10 or less!

have the BEST PARTY of the SEASON

Yes, it’s about that time again. You’re getting excited for a month of holiday festivities,

quality time, and—last but not least—no homework, but your wallet may be hiding in fear of the spending to come. Don’t fret; Longhorn Life has hand-picked the best store for each person on your list, making your holiday shopping easier on your mind and wallet.

MOM: DSW What woman doesn’t love a good

pair of shoes? And free shoes are even better! Why not get Mom a pair of killer boots for the upcoming winter weather? Or maybe a pair of pumps for New Year’s Eve? You can’t go wrong with the huge collection available at DSW—after all, it is a warehouse.

Longhorn Life Pick: Life Stride Unique boots for $39.94

DAD: RADIOSHACKLet’s be real, dads are really just chil-

dren at heart! � ey’d love a new gadget to play with on Christmas Day. Hit Ra-dioShack for great deals on dad’s favorite electronics, including portable home speakers, a tool kit or a new phone.

Longhorn Life Pick: PylePro 3.5” Indoor/Outdoor Speakers for $29.99

BROTHER: GAMESTOPWhile some women may not un-

derstand, guys sure love playing video games. No matter how arrogant he is, make your brother happy and surprise him with endless fun. And luckily, the sta� at Gamestop is super helpful if you have trouble deciding!

Longhorn Life Pick: Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 on XBOX 360 for $59.99; PS3 for $49.99

SISTER: SEPHORAYou simply can’t go wrong with

Sephora! Makeup, fragrances, hair products—it’s literally any woman’s dream store. Even if you don’t always get along, make her day with some quality beauty products (that you can borrow whenever you are home).

Longhorn Life Pick: Moon Shadow Baked Palette, “In the Dark” for $28

BOYFRIEND: FOSSILEvery guy deserves a quality watch.

Opt for a black or silver version that will go with everything he wears. (Plus, he’ll have a daily reminder of how much you love him!) � ey come in a variety of styles, so it shouldn’t be hard to � nd the perfect one. If watches aren’t his thing, check out Fossil’s collection of wallets and sunglasses instead.

Longhorn Life Pick: Evans Zip Trav-eler for $30

GIRLFRIEND: ALDOIt’s � nally getting cold, and that

means it’s time for your girlfriend to

stock up on new fall fashions. ALDO has everything your girl could want: shoes, accessories and handbags galore—and that includes an awesome sale rack, so you will still have money to take her out over the break.

Longhorn Life Pick: Cheetah Mc-Cabe handbag for $29.98

YOUR BFF: LIDS/FOREVER21We’ve narrowed it down to two stores

to make shopping for your BFF easier: Lids and Forever 21. Whether your best friend is a hat, hoodie or jersey person, Lids has everything to help them sup-port their favorite team. On the other hand, Forever 21 is a great place to score trendier merchandise like hats, scarves or a handbag for your BFF. While it may be overwhelming, Forever 21 is a one-stop shop for both guys and girls.

Longhorn Life Picks: Texas Long-horns Cadence Fitted hat for $10 at Lids, Charisma Croc Clutch for $9.80 at Forever 21.

Shopping ideas sure to please the whole family

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Freshman year on a campus as large as UT’s can be fright-ening for students who have grown up in the U.S. speaking English. But for some students, arriving on the 40 Acres can be their � rst real American experience — and that can be a truly scary thing.

� e Partnership to Advance Language Study and Cultural Exchange, or PALS for short, started in August of 1993 in order to help newly arrived in-ternational students acclimate to American life.

“A lot of people don’t un-derstand PALS and ask to be matched with the opposite sex,” said Hana Bae, a public relations junior and PALS co-ordinator. “We are not a dating service!”

PALS pairs an American student with one or several international students to get to know each other, practice conversational English and sometimes even a language

the American student may be learning. Students often request to be paired with an international student who speaks a speci� c native lan-guage.

But the goal of PALS is broader than a language part-ner program; PALS facilitates a cultural exchange and a glimpse of American life.

“[PALS] has two compo-nents: language pro� ciency

and intercultural exchange,” PALS coordinator and gov-ernment senior Francis Cruz said. “� e cultural exchange comes when you learn other’s cultural cues like food, dress and music.”

Each semester PALS plans events that are based on American traditions, includ-ing a pumpkin carving party, a � anksgiving movie night and gingerbread house decorating.

“We try to create a lot of social outlets for the interna-tional students to explain why we celebrate what we do,” Bae said.

Ibrahima Tounkra, a student in UT’s ESL program, helped carve a pumpkin at the group’s recent party and was shocked by how messy it was. A native of Labe, Guinea in West Africa, Tounkra signed up for PALS to practice his English and now uses the program to meet people.

“You always get to meet people and new friends,” Tounkra said. “You can learn many, many cultures.”

Wendy Jang, a senior retail merchandising major, was paired with Tounkra because she wanted to improve the French she had learned in high school, and Tounkra is a native French speaker.

“Our conversations are just like conversations you would have with a friend,” Jang said.

Of course, despite Tounkra’s advanced understanding of English, there have been some

language mishaps, accord-ing to Jang. Case in point: the slang spelling of “hello” is “slut” in French, which doesn’t exactly translate well in Eng-lish.

“� e � rst time I read his text saying ‘Slut! Slut!’ I was driv-ing in the car and just started laughing,” Jang said. Fortu-nately, she understood that he was saying a form of “salut.”

At the end of the semester, many of the international students go home with stories of how much they enjoyed getting to know American stu-dents and the way of life in the United States.

In return, American students are able to explore foreign cultures. By the end of the pro-gram, University students have invitations to stay with friends all over the world in return for the hospitality and the stories gained right here on the 40 Acres, Jang said.

“� eir experience [in America and at the University] depends on our service,” Cruz said.

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MEET UP: Group coordinators talk during one of their meetings. PALS is the Partnership to Advance Language Study and Cultural Exchange.

International students make PALS in group

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WELLNESS STARTS HEREConvenient hours // 8 wide ranging facilities // Incredible services // Free new member orientation

DIVISION OF RECREATIONAL SPORTS

4 reasons to join

our campus A spotlight on UT faculty and staff

Behind the Scenes

Garden cultivates interest in sustainabilityHaving survived its first sum-

mer, the UT Concho Community Garden is growing strong as it enters the late fall, despite months of drought and extreme heat. Bursting with life, the various plots, both community-operated and individually owned, are covered by ripening vegetables and sweet-smelling herbs. With continued support from UT students, staff and faculty, the UT Community Garden has come a long way since it opened last March.

Backed by the Office of Sustain-ability, the garden came to fruition

after years of requests by the Campus Environmental Center. The garden sits on what was a resi-dential lot and lies adjacent to the Red and Charline McCombs Field, near 21st and Concho streets.

With more than 25 plots, the garden serves a variety of people and organizations, including UT employees, student groups who collaborate in their efforts, and communally operated plots that are maintained by students and volunteers. Even the Division of Housing and Food Services has three plots, using the harvested food in the campus dining halls.

“What’s awesome about the

garden is that it’s so diverse,” said Christina Leal, UT Community Garden assistant director and psy-chology senior. “It’s an amalgama-tion of so many different people’s interests, skill sets and knowledge that makes this garden so success-ful.”

The garden hosts work hours on Tuesdays and Saturdays, when students, staff and faculty can come together to share ideas and help with planting and weeding. In a relaxing setting amid the bloom-ing plants, everyone is welcome to contribute while learning more

See GARDEN, on page 12

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CoREy LEAmoN/cactuS yearbook file photo

pLot it out: Students work on building garden walls for individual plots during construction of the UT Community Garden earlier this year.

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about sustainable and organic farming. An engineer helps with a water project, while an artist paints a mural on the tool shed.

Studio art sophomore Milinda Hernandez works part-time at the garden and said she bene� ts from the peaceful space.

“Being in the garden takes me away from the fast-paced envi-ronment that college students experience every day,” she said.

With classes o� ered in col-laboration with local farming and non-pro� t organizations, there are opportunities to share knowl-edge at a community level. � e UT Community Garden has been active with organizations such as Urban Roots and the Slow Food Movement. Here, the students and sta� continue to expand upon the garden’s successes with additional projects, such as a rainwater-harvesting system and

a greenhouse made of recycled bottles.

Yet at its heart, the garden is not just a tool for learning — it provides high quality, organic produce to its farmers and the UT community.

“It’s great to be able to grow your own food and truly see where your food comes from,” said Brittany Jacobs, a graduate student in sports management who also works at the garden.

Despite a few rough summer months, the garden is bloom-ing with soon-to-be-picked vegetables as November winds down. It’s a beautiful collection of greens—lettuce, kale, mus-tard greens, spinach, radishes and sweet chard, along with the fragrant aromas of herbs like Italian basil. And with the hard work done by the UT Commu-nity Garden sta� and volun-teers, the produce is well taken care of.

For more information, visit http://utgardening.blogspot.com/

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Jennifer WilksAssociate Professor

Department of English Department of African and African Diaspora Studies

[9 years at UT]

Danielle PyeAssociate Instructor

Department of Communication Studies

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UT AUsTin reminds me of new York CiTY: Both are large places that can seem daunting to outsiders, but, once you get to know each location, you discover that they’re actually a

collection of smaller communities through which you can start to get your bearings, find your niche and connect with the people around you. I say this as someone who came to UT from a graduate institu-tion with roughly 20,000 people and a much smaller undergraduate institution with an enrollment of approximately 1,250 students.

ATTending UT volleYbAll mATChes is one of the best on-campus experiences. I’d love to see the team play in the Final Four in San Antonio this December.

someTimes YoU need To CleAr YoUr heAd in or-der to move forward with your work. Some of my best teaching and writing ideas come to me when I’m walking or running

around Lady Bird Lake.

TeAChing ClAss oUTside Tends To be beTTer in TheorY ThAn in prACTiCe. It can be difficult to hear, papers can fly away, and people can have a hard time get-

ting comfortable on the ground. That said, from time to time I still fantasize about having class on the South Mall on balmy fall and spring days.

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decide course policies. In any event, allowing students ownership in the decision-making process usually results in a better outcome and higher satisfaction.

iT is beTTer To TeACh someone how To fix Their own misTAkes than to fix mistakes for them. Students are of-ten unaware of the many resources available to them. A big part

of our job as educators should be directing them to those resources.

noThing lAsTs forever. This is true of our best times (so enjoy them) and of our worst times (so just hang in there).

TeAChing is hArder ThAn iT looks. It’s a skill, and like any skill, nobody is born good at teaching (at least I wasn’t). I continue to learn from my mistakes, learn from the advice of

others and learn from my students.

CompeTiTion is A blessing And A CUrse. The com-petitive environment at UT encourages us all to do better but can make it easy to lose sight of the big picture. It’s possible to

do good work and still be a good person. You might not always “win,” but in the long run, that’s probably just fine.

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With eight facilities featuring ample opportunities for health and wellness, RecSports o� ers all the bene� ts of a full-service gym, right here on campus — a place where Longhorns can take a break from work to exercise, play, relax and pursue a healthy lifestyle.

� rough a faculty/sta� survey RecSports conducts every two years, we’ve heard many concerns over becoming a member. So, we’re here to dispel some of the “myths” about joining one of the most popular programs on the 40 Acres.

MYTH: Recreational Sports is too expensive.

FACT: A RecSports membership for faculty and sta� costs about $1 per day. � e fee to join through Aug. 31, 2012, is $260. � at is a value of $26 per month. Plus faculty and sta� can authorize payroll deduction as a payment option, in which an equal amount is deducted each month for the duration of the membership.

MYTH: � ere is no place to park

when I go to the gym.FACT: Weekdays before 7:30 a.m.

and beginning at 4 p.m., Gregory Gym participants may be surprised to learn that there are 66 spaces along Speedway and 21st that just require any UT permit. Additionally, there are 22 spaces facing the Perry-Castañeda Library that require an “F” permit. � ese policies also apply all day on weekends.

FACT: Near the Recreational Sports Center, along San Jacinto Boulevard from 21st Street to MLK Boulevard, there are 185 spaces that only require a UT permit before 7:30 a.m. and after 4 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends.

MYTH: RecSports facilities are always too crowded.

FACT: Gregory Gym features a weight and cardio area speci� cally for faculty and sta� . Although this area is most popular at 6 a.m., noon and 5 p.m., individuals who follow a � exible or non-traditional lunch schedule may � nd this space occu-pied with only a handful of other fac-ulty and sta� during that time. Addi-tionally, faculty and sta� can choose

to work out in the main weight and cardio room, which is much larger, as well as in the expansive exercise lounge that is exclusively out� tted with cardio equipment.

FACT: � e Recreational Sports Center weight and cardio training area is the same size as the Gregory Gym main weight room and o� ers longer hours, because no academic classes are scheduled in that space.

MYTH: RecSports members must make a long-term membership commitment.

FACT: Faculty and sta� have the

option of joining by calendar month for about $34 per month.

MYTH: Only members can par-ticipate in RecSports programs.

FACT: RecSports o� ers non-member pricing on the following programs and services: massage, small group training, nutrition con-sultations, and outdoor adventure and service learning trips. Addition-ally, new small group training oppor-tunities will be o� ered in spring 2012.

Good news for new members: RecSports is o� ering a complimen-tary new member orientation for

faculty and sta� . � is new member bene� t consists of a one-hour ses-sion with a certi� ed personal trainer in the weight room. Once registered, you and the trainer can set up a time to meet that works with your schedule.

Now that you have the facts about some common misconceptions about RecSports, consider a mem-bership that can help you become healthier, stronger and more relaxed. Find details online at www.utrecs-ports.org, call 512-471-3116 or drop by GRE 2.204 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The facts of a RecSports faculty/staff membershipRhonda Cox & Sylvia Ramirez

CONTRIBUTORS FROM RECSPORTS

Special to Longhorn Life

What you get:

Equipment: cardio and weight equip-ment in fi ve locations

Courts: volleyball, basketball, handball, racquetball, squash

Tracks: indoor (Gregory Gym) and out-door (Caven Lacrosse & Sports Center)

Hours: early morning and late evening hours, for a total of 110 hours/week

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3 COSAS Give the gift of relax-

ation this holiday season. Receive 10 percent o� of a single 60- or 90-minute massage or private yoga session.

AUTHENTICITY GALLERY

Know someone who loves unique and decora-tive art? Check out this eclectic gallery to � nd handcrafted jewelry, glass, ceramics and vari-ous home furnishings — all for 10 percent o� .

THEATER, SPORTS & MUSIC TICKETS

Start planning for 2012 by looking into concerts, sporting events and theater productions that a family or friend might enjoy. Austin Playhouse o� ers 10 percent o� of various tickets purchased at the box o� ce. And Texas Performing Arts provides 15 percent o� of two tickets to each per-formance next season, including “Wicked” and “Les Miserables,” among others.

DANCE INTERNATIONAL

� is year, surprise your

signi� cant other with a gift you can use together. Dance International is o� ering 10 percent o� of all adult (and youth) group classes, including ballroom, Latin, salsa and more.

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS

Memorialize the new year by having a family picture taken and gift-ing relatives with copies. Several local photogra-phers, including David Hill and Hanna Day, o� er various discounts to UT faculty and sta� , ranging from 20 percent o� to free prints.

FIRENZE JEWELSDazzle your darling

with diamonds without draining your wallet at � renzejewels.com. Just enter the promotion code: UTAustin3238 upon checkout to receive your 10 percent discount.

PLANET FITNESS� e New Year is all

about resolutions — and probably the most popu-lar resolution is to get in shape. Gifting a mem-bership to Planet Fitness might be just the motiva-tion needed to achieve this goal, and, with 90 percent to 100 percent o� of the enrollment fees and discounted monthly rates, this gift option won’t break the bank.

CORPORATE SHOPPING CO.

If you haven’t already, take advantage of your faculty/sta� status with a Corporate Shopping Card. In addition to all the Austin retailers listed above, a CSC gives you discounts to popular national retailers, includ-ing Ann Taylor, Godiva and Brooks Brothers. To sign up, simply register at values.corpshoppingco.com.

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