University of Texas School of Law - Peregrinus Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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by trees, it offers studets a place to relax, have lunch, or just escape from the daily grind. The Co-op staff also encourages university and law school groups to use the deck for meetings and for social events. It costs nothing to use and can be booked throughout the year. Professors could even hold classes outside on the deck, com- mented Garcia. At the moment we are negotiating with a cart vendor who will offer coffee and food during the day. As for the old Co-op buildi ng, it is still owned by UT. It was rumored that Kinko ' s had planned to expand its copy business by leasing the old location, WI at present the space is vacant and for lease. Though the construction of the new Co-op was financed by a loan, the current Kinko ' s lease helped to defray much of the cost. Meet you at the orange couches. What orange couches? Law students can no longer orient themselves by those familiar colored couches in the atrium. Through a pro- ject graciously funded by Joseph Jarnail and coordinated by Mrs. Elton Hyder, Jr., the couches, which evi- denced numerous holes and stains and had begun to come apart at the seams, underwent a transformation. Mrs. Hyder feels strongly that the law school should not only play the part of a great law school, but look it as well, said Michael Horn, curator of the art collection in the Library. Both Mr. and Mrs. Ryder loved the University of Texas Law School and thought it deserved surroundings commensurate with the quality of education provided. The Hyders donated the collection of paintings, tapestries, furniture, and other works of art that are displayed throughout the School of Law. The atrium project was a cooperative effort that involved not only Mrs. Hyder, but also Dean Mark Yudof and his wife, the school staff, and the Austin com- munity. Randy Race, a local designer, worked with Mrs. Ryder on the design. The goal was to blend good appear- ance with durability and use colors that would complement the existing materi- als, such as the wood, in the atrium. The whole project was done careful- ly. Mrs. Ryder and Ms. Race discussed many colors and fabrics, not wanting the new couches to look institutional. They searched for an orange fabric, but later ruled it out because none of the shades currently produced by mills were distinguished enough. Black was eliminated as well because it was con- sidered too somber. In the end, they chose hunter green velvet. The rich color and fabric resembled the interior of an old law firm. The velvet is a type of mohair and is made in Belgium. A local dealer supplied both the fabric and the rugs that are incorporated into the couches ' design. The rugs were chosen and cut to complement the fab- ric on the sofas. Kilims, the rugs select- ed for the couches, are heavy and diffi- cult to work with, but they were artfully sewn together by Brian Riley, a guild- trained Austin upholsterer with forty years of experience. Since the actual reconstruction was done over the summer, most students probably did not miss the couches. The project, spanning from the first visit in January by the designer to the couch- es ' reinstatement, took seven months. The couches were ready for use in the fall semester, and the fabric has already been tested and proven, sur- viving several Coke stains. New carpet was installed under the couches as well. While the original car- pet was delicate, showing wear early on, the new carpet is hard-wearing and easily cleaned. It also matches the floor in the atrium. The success of this huge project is due to Mrs. hyder, who worked closely with Randy, said Horn. They were a great team, and she [Mrs. Ryder] has an eye for quality. Any project she is involved in will be successful. by John dela Garza 4 4 photos by Mark Sims Changes in the Law School - 5

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CCIalavco Ochoo - ne of the significant changes that affected the lives of UT law students was the open- ing of the University Co-op East in its new location. Students and other customers can now enjoy a greater selection of merchandise as well as more breathing room. With three times the floor space, law stu- dents will no longer have to squeeze by one another in the aisles to pick out their textbooks. The Co-op East had been in its old location on the east side of Medical Arts Street since the early 1970 ' s. It served the textbook and supply needs of the Law School, the LBJ School of Public Affairs, the Nursing School, and the art and music students. Space for merchandise was at a premium, creat- ing an atmosphere inside that was described as nice and cozy by assis- tant manager Bennie Garcia. During the book rushes that accompany the first weeks of school, temperatures skyrocketed and tempers flared because of the limited size and cramped quarters of the building. Because the building did not have a true loading dock, supply trucks often blocked the one-way traffic around the rear of the Co-op or simply unloaded through the front door. The University acquired the land on the opposite side of Medical Arts in 1992. A Bevo ' s bookstore and several private homes occupied the site, but the store was razed and the houses removed, refinished, and relocated. Construction of the Co-op East began in September of 1993, following the dismantling of the book-selling tent that the first-year students of that year remember so well. Because of local ordinances none of the trees on the lot could be removed, so the building was designed around them in a unique shape. By June of 1994 the exterior work on the structure was complete and shelves were being installed inside. University Co-op staff closed the doors of the original store the last weekend of that month and moved all the inventory over to the new location in just three days. Already having com- pleted a total transition to a new com- puter inventory and check-out system, the staff of the Co-op East reopened for business in the new building the first da y of July 1994. The new computer system has helped to greatly reduce inventory and has made the overall operation of the Co-op more efficient, said Bo Solomon, manager of the Co-op East. Sales are up, while inventory is down. Solomon also pointed out that the new location offers a greater selection of merchandise than the old, and he and his staff are open to suggestions, especially regarding service and supply needs of law students after the original book rushes of each semester. The majority of weekend Co-op receipts consists of sales of art supplies, with the customers coming from as far away as Waco. The new building not only offers law students more breathing room, but office space as well. Four law journals including The Review of Litigation and The Environmental Law Journal occupy the second floor on a three-year lease. The Co-op retains an option to expand vertically, but for now it has only uti- lized one room, for employees on breaks. Another feature of the new Co-op East is the expansive wood deck that highlights the north entrance. Shaded 4 - Changes in the Law School

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74egai Eagieo [AccDA-odo by Kristin Bodenstedt and Valerie Lowrance Tyler Wearing blue t-shirts and black shorts, the team takes the field for their daily rigorous football practice. The men sweat in the hot August sun as Craig Tyler calls a double cross-trees with a sideline drag and then throws a long bomb to Ed Nelson who runs thirty yards down the football field. Exhausted, the team breaks for water and statistics provided by Valerie Lowrance Tyler, the team manager, who briefs the offense on their series. While the organiza- tion and sober tone typically denotes summer workouts in Austin for the Dall as Cowboys, this prac- tice is for the Legal Eagles, a men ' s intramural flag foot- ball team comprised of law students who are coached by Professors Charles Alan Wright and Thomas McGarity. Although these men could be working on outlines, editing law review articles, or just relaxing, they choose to devote hours each day to practice while still able to juggle their other activities. Why would anyone put themselves through this for an hour of glory on the field? This question was posed to third year quarterback Craig Tyler who said, Being a part of the Eagles gave me an opportunity to balance the work and stress of law school with two things I needed: physical exercise and social interaction. Taking an hour everyday to play some football and to hang out with some great guys kept everything in per- spective for me. It worked out the stress and created some special friendships that will last a lifetime. And, nothing beats the feeling of seeing your disci- pline and effort pay off as your team achieves success on the football field. The Eagles ' goal is to continue a win- ning tradition through strict discipline 6 - Legal Eagles and teamwork. They begin practicing on the first day of the semester. By the sec- ond week of school, the team is select- ed. Early practices are open to anyone who is interested, and the coaches con- sider the first few practices a sort of try- out. By the first game, the offensive and defen sive starters have been named. All second team members are encouraged to remain if they wish, but many choose to utilize their talents on a competing team such as Pariah. This year, the Eagles broke the prior record for the longest winning streak in Eagles history with 40 consecutive wins from 1991-1994. The previous record of 39 straight wins was set almost twenty years ago from 1974-1978. In fact, the Eagles have never lost more than one game in a row. The high point of the season was setting the record; the low point of the season was losing the next game which was the All-University Championship. The Eagles lost 6-14 to the Fiji ' s. They had not lost the All-U game since 1990. The Eagles were formed in 1955 as a brain child of Charles Alan Wright, William B. Bates Chair for the Administration of Justice and Vincent Elkins Chair. He served as coach of the team every year possible. In 1991, Wright turned over the coaching duties to Thomas McGarity. McGarity, known for his classes in environmental law, had been an assistant coach since 1989, and had served as acting coach in 1990 in Wright ' s absence. When Wright stepped down as coach, he retained a position as Athletic Director. He continues to finance the team, and sponsors them in the National Flag Football Championship as well. In December, Wright hosted a Christmas party for the team at his Austin home. At the party, Wright announced the most valuable players; Victor Alcorta and Chad Muir. When asked about his accomplishments this season third year offensive MVP Victor Alcorta responded, It ' s great to be a part of a 40 year tradition. The best part of the award was that it came from the coaches of the team. It shows their appre- ciation of all the hard work that goes into being a member of a team like the Eagles. The Eagles set many records this year with an outstanding season. Not only an offensive powerhouse scoring 188 points this season, the Eagles ' defense had five games with no scoring by their opponents and only allowed 40 points all season including the playoffs. FRONT ROW: Mike Meece, Scott Schwind, Steve Townley, Chad Muir, Co-Captain, Craig Tyler, Co- Captain, Jeff Hightower, James Stilwell, Jonathan Quander, Valerie Lowrance, Manager. SECOND ROW: Creighton Smith, Scott Dublis, Brent Goleman, Rich Wilson, Oskar Nisimblat, Brad Shields, Brandon Lobb. BACK ROW: David Bearden, Kelly Dwyer, Mike Pichinson, Victor Alcorta, Casey Berger, Ed Nelson, Darren Harrington, Mark Pietrantone, Charles Alan Wright, CAW Athletics Director, Tom McGarity, Coach, Keith Hopson, Assistant Coach, Brad McClellan, Assistant Coach. NOT SHOWN: Jay Dewald, Michael Hissey, Eric Nowak, Philip Russell.