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Groups to protest UNT Bush lecture BY A DAM BLAYLOCK
“The students decided to bring Bush to campus,” With Nearly 300 people have indi- said. The money to pay for Bush’s cated on Facebook that they will attend “DON’T PAY BUSH!” speech would be taken out of a protest on Nov. 17 outside money allocated to the series the Coliseum, where former from student service fees, she President George W. Bush will said. “Student ser vice speak. fees will not go up for The protest, sponfiscal year 2012,” With sored by a coalisaid. tion consisting of There are other members of t he reasons the students Campaign to End will protest, Clinton the Death Penalty, the said. The current International Socialist Organization, Queer GE ORGE W. economic crisis, the wars in Iraq and L iber ac t ion, t he BUSH Afghanistan, and the Feminist Majorit y Leadership A lliance and passing of the Patriot Act are Students for Justice in Palestine, additional reasons, she said. Brit Schulte, another creator will begin at 8 p.m., when Bush of the Facebook event, is an is scheduled to speak. “We have a broad demand, English senior and treasurer which is don’t pay Bush,” for the Denton chapter of the said Liz Clinton, an anthro- Campaign to End the Death pology junior and one of the Penalty. She said Bush’s death four creators of the Facebook penalty policies while he was the governor of Texas are event. UNT shouldn’t be paying reasons to protest as well. “During [Bush’s] six years as Bush $100,000 to speak, Clinton governor of Texas, he presided said. The Facebook page objects over 152 executions,” Schulte to any amount of money UNT said. “That’s more than any would pay for Bush to speak, other governor in the history of the United States.” however. Among comments left on the “Not one dollar for Bush,” the information section of the Facebook event are references to another comment that would Facebook event says. UNT budget shortfalls were “encourage rude and disruptive one reason not to pay, Clinton behavior.” But Schulte said the coalition does not endorse such said. “We’re facing a hiring freeze comments. “It was something that was at UNT,” she said. “[And] they’re going to be raising tuition and commented on,” she said. “… One of the admins may fees.” Bush’s on-campus speech have deleted [the original will be part of the university’s comment].” People will interpret the Distinguished Lecture Series. Elizabeth With, vice pres- protest how they want, Schulte ident of Student Affairs, said. “What we are doing is a add ressed some of t he group’s concerns. She said the political gesture, ” Schulte payment to Bush would come said. “People will call that any out of money allocated to the number of things, one of those series by the Student Services things being ‘rude.’” The coalition is working Committee. The series is run by a to ensure it meets university committee mostly comprised requirements for the protest, of students and chaired by she said. the Student Government Association, she said. See EVENT on Page 2 Senior Staff Writer
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Karessa Ruffu, a hospitality management junior, serves extra water to Elaine Martin and Mary Marcello. The women go The Club at Gateway Center every Tuesday.
Restaurant gives students practice CHRISTINA MLYNSKI Senior Staff Writer
A plate presented w it h chicken cordon bleu, a side of steaming asparagus and golden potatoes gratin is presented on a black linen table in front of UNT President V. Lane Rawlins and his wife, Mary Jo, at The Club at Gateway Center. “I trust he had a great meal,” said Charlie Foster, general manger of The Club. Created in 1987, The Club at Gateway Center, a nonprofit organization, is a part of the ho s pit a l it y m a n a gement program. The restaurant gives students a chance to learn food production, management and restaurant training. “You get exposure, leadership, self-confidence, analytical skills, problem-solving skills and a lot of involvement,” Foster said. The Club is open from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Monday through Friday from Oct. 4 to Dec. 3. Reservations are recommended and meals are $7.
Trading Places Two required courses feature the fine dining laboratory: SMHS 3250 and SMHS 4250. Ashley Feidner, a hospitality management senior, said she believes The Club is beneficial to gain experience. “In the real world, I’m only a server and don’t have a chance to work all the different positions like I do here,” she said. Money made at The Club goes toward the finances of the restaurant. If students are given tips, the money is put into a pool for scholarships given out by the program, Foster said. Twenty students work daily and are divided into three groups. Students work in the kitchen, on the floor and at the front desk, Foster said. “It’s a great day when I can sit back and the bulk of what I spend my time doing is observing their behavior and coaching,” he said. The students detail recipes, figure costs and work together
on three semester projects, he said. Foster believes The Club will continue to be successful because the program offers “genuine hospitality, great service and serves a diverse audience.” North Texas Classic The Club “goes green” in its prepa rat ion pract ices. Providing eco-friendly packaging and serving water upon request are a few ways the restaurant helps the environment, Foster said. The Club takes place in a controlled environment. If mistakes are made, students have the opportunity to overcome problems, Foster said. “We want them to be able to adapt and think on their feet,” he said. Mea ls consist of t h ree courses. First is an appetizer, then a protein, starch and vegetable, and last is dessert, Foster said. Fourteen different themes
Today’s Theme: Harvest Moon -Spiced Pumpkin Soup -Grilled Pork Chop -Wild Rice Medley -Broccoli -Bread Pudding
are presented throughout the semester, he said. Foster and the head chef choose items for the menu. If a theme does well, it stays. Thirt y-f ive percent of t he themes this year were changed, Foster said. St udent s l i ke Ka meron Guerrero, a theatre sophomore, like that UNT offers such a program to students. “It’s a hands-on learning ex per ience t hat is much needed for the success of these students’ futures,” she said. For more i n for mat ion, v isit w w w.sm hm.unt.edu/ theclub.
Shared paths cause concern Comedy comes to campus BY CLAIRE LEO
SHANNON MOFFATT
UNT students are debating the safety of cyclists and pedestrians sharing the sidewalks on campus after a woman was struck and killed by a cyclist in White Rock Lake in Dallas. Lau ren Hudd leston, 28, was jogging along Katy Trail in White Rock Lake when she was hit by a bicycle. She died three days later on Oct. 3 from the head injuries sustained in the accident. The cyclist is not currently facing charges, according to a Dallas Morning News article. Fra ncesca Ma r t inez, a n English junior, was in the middle of the crosswalk in front of Crumley Hall on her bike when a cyclist hit her, she said. “The cars were stopped at the crosswalk,” she said. “I wasn’t the only one crossing, but the bicycle went around all of the cars and hit me.” Martinez said the cyclist hit her shoulder and front wheel before flipping over. Martinez wasn’t injured but was still mad at the cyclist, she said. Wit h more t ha n 36,000 students enrolled in classes,
Comedy Central comedian Paul Varghese performed alongside amateur UNT comedians in the Lyceum on Tuesday night for the University Program Council’s LMAO Comedy Night. Varghese was recently on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” and performed stand-up on Comedy Central’s “Live At Gotham.” “I think [the LMAO Comedy Night is] a good stress reliever,” said Montreal Williams, an elementary education senior and vice president of arts for the UPC. “I heard laughter adds eight days to your life.” Williams organized the event, which was presented by the UPC and Thought for Food, UNT’s improv comedy club. The free show also included free popcorn at the door. Brad Pike, a radio, television and film senior, opened the act, performing in a wizard costume. Varghese, a UNT alumnus, was the headliner and joked about the relationships between people of different races. “I like not having a boss,”
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Students walk through plenty of traffic when trying to get from one place on campus to another. Many can be seen distracted by their phones or MP3 players. the Denton campus of UNT is bound to get a little crowded. “I don’t ride [my longboard] to classes because of the congestion,” said Josh Eccleston, a logistics junior. “Plus, I know it freaks people out.” He and his friends ride their longboards on campus every day, Eccleston said, but they’re careful about picking the right time of day and they avoid campus when classes are starting or ending. There are more than 3,000 cyclists on campus, according
to bi kedenton.wordpress. com. The UNT Transportation department offers a list of biking rules and regulations on its website, but most of the rules relate to bike registration and safety involving vehicles. Bikers can find a map of reported bike accidents around campus on bikedenton.wordpress.com, but the majority of bike accidents go unreported.
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Dressed as a warlock, Brad Pike recited a love poem to an audience member titled “I Right Behind You.” Pike performed as an opening act for Paul Varghese at the UPC LMAO Comedy Night Tuesday in the Lyceum. Varghese said. “The only bad thing about performing is when you have a bad performance, everyone can see.” Varghese won Dallas Observer’s “Best Stand-up Comic in Dallas” in 2007, Williams said. He has also performed several shows at the Addison Improv Comedy Club, Williams said. “I went through a number of comedians, but he just happened to be the one I connected with the most,” Williams said. “It’s awesome because he’s mainstream and local.”
The show started at 7:20 p.m. and drew an audience of about 100 people. Williams said he expected 300 people. Because many comedy clubs serve alcohol, most require patrons to be 18 years old or 21 and up. Williams said this event is great for UNT students considering many, especially freshmen, aren’t able to attend shows at an improv club.
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