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UNT hosts DREAM talk BY MORGAN WALKER Staff Writer
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(From left) Caitlin Hawkins, a business freshman, and Lakevia Taylor, a recreation and leisure studies freshman, practice a drill against each other Wednesday.
Fresh players start new season Team returns with ‘new energy’
BY JUSTIN UMBERSON Sports Editor
The UNT women’s basketball team is set to tip off its 2009-10 season next week with a new look. Returning only three players who participated in games last season, the Mean Green added two players who sat out last season because of NCA A transfer rules, five incoming freshmen and three junior college transfers to complete the roster. “We have a lot of new energy a nd t a lent,” head c oach Shanice Stephens said. “Our skill level has really grown and so we’ll be competitive off the bat.” Picked to f i n ish fou r t h in the Sun Belt Conference West Division, UNT looks to
improve on its 11-20 record f rom last season t h roug h discipline and communication. “We always need structure and we don’t chaos, and so discipline is always going to be a mainstay regardless of the team or players,” Stephens said. “That is something that we have to have to keep the team grow ing in t he right direction.” Stephen’s discipline policy began last year, her first year at UNT. Some players failed to buy into it last season, resulting in suspensions, but coach Stephens sa id t heir replacements have brought better team chemistry. “We have a better comfort level,” she said. “The k ids we have in we have a better relationship with. Not everything is perfect, but it’s much better.” Despite winning 11 out of its 31 contests, the Mean Green tied a school record with seven
road victories. UNT sports a much tougher road schedule this season, which consists three away games against Big 12 teams, including a trip to Austin to play the University of Texas Longhorns. “I really want us to take every opponent one opponent at a time,” Stephens said. “I need for every time we step on the floor that we don’t have respect of the jersey and to do our very best.” Gua rd Br it t ne y Ja me s, a cr im ina l just ice sen ior, returns for her fourth year, needing 71 points to be the 12th woman to reach 1,000 points in her UNT playing career. Wanting to be more than just a shooter, James has embraced a new role on the team. “I need to step up and try to be more of a leader since I am senior,” James said. “I need to show everyone the ropes and show everyone how she [coach Stephens] wants
us to play so we can become successful.” Although she was able to practice with the team last season, junior guard Niqky Hughes will be seeing her first competition in over a year since transferring from UT. “I a m pret t y exc ite d,” Hughes said. “This w ill be my f i rst yea r to act ua l ly stay healthy and play a full season.” If the season began today, coach Stephens would not have a set-in-stone starting line up because of the competition brought from the new players. “We’re still play ing w ith that,” Stephens said. “Some good people have taken a big step forward, but if we started today we would still have a toss-up.” T he Mea n Green opens its season at 7 p.m. Nov. 5 w ith an ex hibition against the Texas Woman’s University Pioneers.
Students, faculty and staff will have a chance to discuss the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act at 6 tonight in the Eagle Student Services Center 255. The DREAM Act is a piece of proposed legislation that was first introduced in the U.S. in 2001 and would provide opportunities and freedom to undocumented students if they meet certain requirements, said Ramiro Luna of the League of United Latin American Citizens. The bill would amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. “If they meet those criteria, they’ll be able to get temporary residency,” Luna said. “And eventually, after they go to college for at least two years or enlist in the armed ser v ices, t hey c a n have permanent residency.” T he i m m ig r a nt m i nor must have lived in the U.S. for at least five years, been admitted to an institution of higher education or have earned a high school diploma in the U. S. and been a person of good mora l cha racter, according to www.dreamactivist.org. Being of good moral character means “they cannot be a felon,” sa id Va ler ie Martinez, a political science professor. “They can’t be juvenile delinquents and if they’ve had a job, it can’t be a job where they were paid under the table,” Martinez said. “Because if they have been employed, t hat mea ns they’ve been paying taxes.” Martinez also said she feels it is important for students to learn about the DREAM
Act because a n educated work force requires a college education now. The current estimate of undocumented students who graduate each year from U.S. high schools is about 65,000 students, Martinez said. “Essentially, you’re telling 65,000 students a year they’ll never get a job beyond an hourly wage kind of thing u n le s s t he y ’r e w e a lt h y because they’ll have to pay international student rates, which are expensive,” she said. The event will begin with a presentation by Luna, the keynote speaker, and will be followed by a panel discussion. During the presentation, Luna said he will discuss the logistics, facts, and statistics and the panel will discuss some of the pros and cons of the act. The panelists will include Michael Watts of the College Democrats, Juan Garcia of t he Nor t h Tex a s LU L AC District, as well as several st udents, sa id Serg io Guzman, an international studies senior. “I’m hoping that people can leave the event having learned exactly what it is — it’s not an amnesty which is what we’re trying to make sure that everyone knows,” said Jasmin Flores, an international studies senior. The discussion was organized by Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Omega Delta Phi Fraternity and the Mean Green LULAC Council. “I encourage students to contact their congressman and voice their opinion on the DREAM Act because I think it is a legislation that affects the schools,” Luna said.
Speaker suggests focus on students over disciplines BY CALI A. THOMPSON Contributing Writer
While registering for next semester’s classes, students may be encouraged to branch out beyond the scope of their major. Edward Ayers, president of the University of Richmond, spoke to the UNT community Wednesday about how depa r t ments shou ld work toget her to help st udents become more marketable and well-rounded. “We need to stop denying our nature and allow ourselves to be interested in multiple things,” Ayers said. His speech, ca lled “T he H idden C r i si s a nd O ppor t u n it ie s of H ig her Education,” was the second of severa l lect u res i n t he Future of the University series presented by the Center for the Study of Interdisciplinarity. Ayer’s lecture was co-sponsored by the history department. The series focuses on ways to improve all universities, not just the future of UNT. Ayers said that universities should focus more on st udents, rat her t ha n t he “box” or major that students choose. “What if we didn’t start with
boxes and disciplines?” Ayers asked. “What if we focused on students first?” Ayers explained the concept of interdisciplinarity as integrating multiple academic d isciplines to solve problems. “You have the curiosity, I have the tools,” Ayers said. Robert Frodeman, director of the center, said that interdisciplinarity is likely to be t he f ut u re of u n iversit ies across the country. W h i le one d iscipline of st ud y pre sent s a n i s sue, a not her d iscipl i ne br i ngs its ow n ex per t ise a nd t he problem is tackled together. Ayers described the lack of cooperation between disciplines and university departments as a crisis. He u sed M.C . E scher ’s “Relat iv it y ” pict u re of multiple staircases leading in different angles as an example of how higher education institutes work. “Somehow everybody can look down on someone else,” Ayers said. “It’s a bogus sense of hierarchy.” Ay e r s e m ph a s i z e d t he need for interdisciplinarity i n u n iversit ies to su r v ive and ultimately thrive, especia lly in today’s economic
climate. In hard times, college is even more important than before, he said. Yet the demand for higher education in tough financial
Students related to t his concept and the idea of interdisciplinarity. Ju n ior Ca meron Va z i r i liked the idea of being able to branch out into different
“Your undergrad major isn’t going to determine the rest of your life.”
—Edward Ayers President of the University of Richmond
times leads more students towa rd pract ica l f ields of study like business, and away from disciplines of humanities, he said. Ayers said his reason behind this is because students are unable to draw a connection between studying a certain subject and finding a job after graduation. “Your undergrad major isn’t going to determine the rest of your life,” Ayers said. To challenge this notion, Ayers said higher education should not be treated as a commodity, but instead as a service to society. “Why not be yourself now?” Ayers asked. “You still need a discipline and v igor, but it doesn’t have to be a n assembly line.”
fields of study. Vaziri majors in philosophy, histor y and political science. “I’m interested in all three, and they all affect each other,” Va z i r i ex pla i ned. “T hat ’s something you lose when you only study one.” A lt hough interdisciplinarity was the focus of Ayers’ lecture, his overall focus was how history played a key role in looking ahead. Understanding what has and has not worked for higher educat ion in t he past ca n greatly affect its future, Ayers explained. Ayers ment ioned a “lost generation of people I went to grad school with that never found jobs.” Many students were able to relate to need for greater
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Edward Ayers, president of the University of Richmond, speaks to students Wednesday afternoon in the Environmental Education, Science, and Technology Building, with his lecture titled “The Hidden Crisis and Opportunities of Higher Education.” historical understanding to get t hem t hroug h to t heir future. “History is so vital in education,” David A. Rodriguez, a history junior said. “It helps your analytical skills in schol-
arly and business pursuits.” The nex t spea ker in t he C enter for t he St ud y of Interdisciplina r it y w i l l be Jack Marburger, presidential science adviser for President Bush, on Feb. 15.
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American Chemical Society honors UNT professor BY K ELSEY K RUZICH Contributing Writer After 45 years of membership with the American Chemical Society, UNT professor Weston Borden was named to t he group’s inaugural group of fellows in July. The group is one of the largest professional societies of chemists in the U. S., with more than 100,000 members. The society publishes about 40 research journals, sponsors two national meetings each year, gives small grants to university scientists, and presents awards to members who have done outstanding research. Borden, a chem ist r y professor, sa id t hat even t houg h he was na med to the first class of the society’s fellows, his life has not changed much. “The society did give me a lapel pin to show that I am a fellow, but I doubt that I will ever wear it,� he said.
Borden said there are about 160 members named to the first group of fellows, which is about a tenth of a percent of the whole society. “People a re honored by being elected a fellow, and the ACS did not have any, and thought it would be a good idea,� said Borden, a chemistry professor. A fel low is a n honored member of t he A mer ica n Chemical Society. In order to be named a fellow, a member should “be a very good scientist, and give some sort of contribution to the society,� Borden said. Borden serves as an associate editor for the society’s f lagship journal: the Journal of the A merican Chemica l Society. He said the editors handle more than 400 manuscripts and publish 30 other journals each year. A ngela Wi lson, a fel low chem i st r y profe s sor a nd colleague of Borden said he
was a leader in the chemistry department. “It gives UNT something else to brag about,� Wilson said. Borden said he felt like it benefitted the university as a more than him personally or UNT students. “It is nice to receive honors at any university because it brings the university esteem in the eyes of other people,� Borden said. “Now people know that UNT has at least one professor named a fellow.� Borden said in the future, he plans to continue his membersh ip w it h t he A mer ic a n Chemical Society and be an active researcher in chemistry. Borden has been an editor for more than 10 years and said he would continue being an editor for the journal as long as the society wishes. “It’s nice for me, but even nicer for UNT,� Borden said. “It’s good for publicity.�
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Federal bill awards Denton more than $3 million in grants BY A MBER A RNOLD Senior Staff Writer
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act prov ided the city of Denton with six different grants totaling more than $3 million to go toward community projects. T he cit y a lso i nd i rect ly received more than an additional $1 million in three other g ra nts because of f unding availability. Com mu n it ies a rou nd t he c ou nt r y a ppl ie d f or t he f u nd i n g b y s end i n g i n a proposa l or appl ication, and agencies awarded money based on need, said
fair housing administrator Barbara Ross. “In some cases, the grants we appl ied for we d id n’t receive, which is because we are in good shape,� she said. “The COPS grant was denied because crime is down, and we’re not laying off any police officers.� A gencies such a s t he D e p a r t me nt of E ne r g y, D e p a r t me nt of Ju s t ic e, Env ironmenta l Protection Agency, Texas Department of Transportation, and the Texas Department of Housing and Affairs are among the agencies that awarded the grants.
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Weston Borden, a chemistry professor, was named to the inaugural class of fellows of the American Chemical Society in July.
More than one-third of the money awarded as a result of the act came from the Department of Energy. Ken Banks, overseer and project administrator for energy efficiency, is in charge of building
Projects included in the proposal are municipal building retrofits, more recycling efforts and carbon mitigation efforts, Banks said. “It would accomplish a dual goal of improving energy effi-
“It would accomplish a dual goal of improving energy efficiency and air quality.�
—Ken Banks Overseer and project administrator for energy efficiency a plan for what projects the money will go toward and what jobs it will create. The city was notified that it was awarded the money on Sept. 28, and it has 120 days from then to send in its proposal to the agency for evaluation. Afterward, government agencies will evaluate the city’s plan and then award the money. However, Banks said it is unclear how long that evaluation process will take. “I expect they will do everything they can in making that review quick, but there’s only so much you can do in a certain amount of time and with a certain amount of people,� Banks said.
ciency and air quality,� he said. A large portion of the money will go to community development, Ross said. This money will go toward projects like new sewer lines and new parks in low-income neighborhoods, she said. One of the 10 grants for community projects is the Weatherization Assistance Program grant. It was awarded to Community Services Inc. by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. The nonprofit organization will put the $748,000 toward weatherizing homes in the community in an effort to further mitigate energy use, Ross said.
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Sports
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Athlete of the Week: A Sun Belt Outlaw BY ERIC JOHNSON Senior Staff Writer
U N T he ad c oach Todd Dodge hit the recruiting trail last year in search of explosive players, and he found just what he wa s look i ng for i n w ide receiver Mi ke Outlaw. No. 82 f lew t hrough t he Tr o y Un i v e r s it y d e f e n s e Sat u rday for sea son-h ig h totals of 112 yards and seven receptions and a lso added his second touchdown of the year. That type of game is exactly what his former high school coach expects of him. “There is no flaw in Michael Out law,” sa id Bill Lee, t he Starkville High School head coach. “His work ethic and pa ssion for t he ga me a re unmatched. You could be at home asleep and Mike would be working out.” That work et h ic is what made Outlaw into one of the top receivers in Sta rk v i l le High School history. During Outlaw’s final two seasons, he tormented opposing defenses by catching 107 passes for 1,612 ya rds a nd 12 touchdow ns. But Out law was at his best when the stage was the biggest. “Mike played at a higher l e v e l t h a n a n y on e e l s e , especially when it was a big game,” Lee said. “There is no one better with the game on the line. W hen we needed a big play, we ca l led Mi ke’s number.” Outlaw’s big play abilit y ea r ned h im t he n ick na me “Bird.” That name has stuck with him through the years, but it ’s one t hat O ut law embraces. “A ny t i me t here w a s a deep ball thrown, I was fast
enough to run underneath it,” said Outlaw with a chuckle. “It is kind of a goof y nickname but I want to be that guy to make the big play, so I’ll take it.” Despite a l l of h is at t r ibutes, Out law wa s not highly recruited and instead accepted a schola rsh ip to pl a y at E a s t M i s s i s s ippi Community College. He took t hat oppor t u n it y to prove he belonged with the best, leading a l l junior col leges with 46 catches for 624 yards a nd bei ng na me d to t he Mississippi Ju n ior Col lege All State First Team. “We had a lot of talent, and it was a highly competitive league,” Outlaw said. “It definitely got me prepared to play at the next level, and I feel like my experience has helped me to be successful.” A f ter h is sophomore season, UNT came calling. Current Mean Green running backs coach Shelton Gandy previously coached Outlaw a nd k ne w h i s fat her. He convinced Todd Dodge that Outlaw was the kind of player and man who could make a difference at UNT. “From the moment I met Mike, I knew he was a guy I wanted,” Todd Dodge said. “He is just a likeable guy who loves the game of football and is a difference maker.” Outlaw burst onto the Sun Belt Conference scene with his explosive ability in the last two weeks. He has stretched the field with a 40-plus-yard catch in each of those games with his natural ability to get open downfield. “Mike is really sav v y and u ndersta nds how to separate f rom defenders,” sa id qua r terback R i le y Dodge
said, an undeclared redshirt freshman. “He has played in a lot of ball games, and he is always locked in. He has a bright future.” W hen not on the football field, Outlaw loves to spend his time outdoors. He is an avid hunter and fisherman a nd enjoys t he peace a nd relaxation he gets. “It is just so quiet and I can just get away from everyt hing,” Out law said. “I am k ind of a quiet person, so sometimes it is nice to have time to myself.” The soft-spoken receiver does all of his talking with his dynamic play on the field. “He h a s v e r y q u i c k l y become a leader by example,” Todd Dodge said. “He is so consistent in pract ice a nd on Saturdays, and it is nice to have guys that can change the game with one play.” O ut l a w r em a i n s e v enkeeled no matter how big the moment, and his composed and fun-lov ing personality allows his teammates to do the same. “He is such a goof y dude, and it keeps ever yone else rela xed,” Riley Dodge said. “He is always smiling. I don’t think he even knows why he is smi ling, but it ta kes a l l the pressure off when he is around. ” O ut law look s to fol low up h i s brea k out per forma nce by i mpressi ng t he home crowd with a victor y at 3 p.m. Saturday when the Western Kentucky University H i l ltoppers v isit Fout s Field. “We have t he ta lent w in t hese last f ive ga mes, a nd that is all I am focused on is doing whatever I can to win,” Outlaw said.
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Mean Green wide receiver Michael Outlaw, a sociology senior, accumulated 336 receiving yards thus far in the 2009 season.
Tight end key in Houston’s offensive attack Houston (AP) — Houston wide receiver Andre Johnson leads the NFL with 634 yards receiving, but tight end Owen Daniels isn’t far behind. Daniels leads all tight ends and is tied for 10th in the league overall with 497 yards receiving. His team-leading five touchdown receptions are proof that the fourth-year player has become key to Houston’s recent success. Da niels’ tea mmates a re so impressed with his play that they’ve nicknamed him “Awesome.” “I think right now you could easily put him as one of the top tight ends in the NFL,” Johnson said. “As time goes along he’s only going to get better and better.” The modest Daniels cringes when his nickname is brought up. He knows his production has been helped by being on the field with one of the NFL’s best receivers. “I’m definitely benefiting
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from people focusing on Andre because he’s obviously a huge threat,” Daniels said. “We’re (all) beneficiaries of Andre playing so well.” The Texa ns a re hoping Johnson doesn’t have to sit out this weekend after suffering a bruised lung against the 49ers. He missed practice Wednesday and coach Gary Kubiak said they’ll decide if he’ll play later in the week. Johnson, who said he isn’t in any pain, insists he’ll be ready. “I don’t see why I wouldn’t,” he said. “I don’t know, they might have to cut my leg off or something to keep me from going out there.” The Texans have won two straight and are third in the league in passing entering Sunday’s game at Buffalo.
Houston has been tough on the road this season, averaging more than 438 yards and 27.6 points in its three games away from Reliant Stadium. Daniels had a solid season last year with 70 receptions for 862 yards. He scored just two touchdowns, both against the winless Lions. His career-high five touchdowns this season match his total from the last two years combined. “I think it’s just been opportunities down there,” he said. “It’s a little bit more fun when you have a chance to make those plays. Getting in the end zone, winning some games and helping your team out that way and not just being a possession guy and making first downs.” He led the team with 123 yards receiving and a career-
long 42-yard touchdown against the 49ers. He is averaging 12.7 yards a catch and 27 of his 39 receptions have gone for first downs. It’s no wonder he’s become a top target for quarterback Matt Schaub. “He goes out there and makes
plays for us,” Schaub said. “He’s a great guy and one that we can depend on and count on. He’s very reliable for us.” Kubiak has been impressed with Daniels’ development, pa r t icu la rly i n block i ng. Daniels started college as a quarterback.
“Owen is becoming a bigtime player in this league,” Kubiak said. “He’s more consistent in the run game for us than he’s ever been. Obviously, y’all know the plays he can make in the pass game. O.D. is a real pro. He’s going to do it for a long, long time.”
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Sports
Justin Umberson
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Preseason ends with convincing victory BY SEAN GORMAN Senior Staff Writer
Fall softball games may not be official, but a successful exhibition season is at least a sign of progression for the UNT softball team. The Mean Green finished its preseason with another compelling win, defeating the Navarro College Bulldogs 10-0 in a contest filled with impressive pitching and strong hitting. “This is just an opportunity for our freshman girls to get acclimated with the team and improve,” head coach T.J. Hubbard said. “It’s been a good start for our younger and more experienced players.” Rain has gotten in the way of play this year, preventing four of 10 scheduled games from being played. “We’ve had to do a lot more things indoors recently,” Hubbard said. “It’s nice to finally get the chance to play and compete.” Courtney Bradshaw, a kinesiology junior, highlighted the four-run fourth inning, hitting a two-run home run. “I really think this has been the most productive fall we’ve had since I’ve been here,” infielder Mallory Cantler, a business junior, said. “Personally I could have done some things better but seeing the team as a whole progress has been awesome.” Cantler made her presence felt with two RBIs to build upon the Mean Green lead. “We haven’t lost all fall and we’ve done everything we’ve wanted to do at the beginning of the season,” she said. The team remains undecided at shortstop and right field after rotating a handful of younger players at the positions for the last few weeks. “We’ll just have to wait and see,” Hubbard said. “We certainly haven’t been playing Sun Belt
UNT cross-country team ready for conference meet Race ‘everybody trains for’ begins Saturday BY R EMINGTON BIRD Staff Writer
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Kayla Lawson, a kinesiology senior, pitches a few scoreless innings, helping the Mean Green to a shutout win over Navarro College on Wednesday night at Lovelace Stadium. competition recently, so we need to do more to see which players will step up and win the spot.” Pitcher Kayla Lawson, a kinesiology senior, started her second straight game and pitched four scoreless innings. “Kayla has been getting better all the time,” Hubbard said. “She’ll be good to go by the time the season starts.” Undeclared freshman pitcher Brittany Simmons replaced Lawson in the fifth and went five strong to complete the Mean Green shutout.
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“Brittany had a rough start when adjusting to the college game but has really come around,” Hubbard said. “The last three times she’s pitched I don’t think she’s allowed a run.” The team will now focus on individual performance over the next few months before the season begins.
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Members of the UNT crosscountry team think all their previous meets have been practice for what they face this weekend. The Mean Green will travel to Monroe, La., on Saturday for the Sun Belt Conference Championship meet. “The meet that everybody trains for is here,” head coach Robert Vaughan said. “Some schools may train for the regional meet or the National Championship, but here, the main goal until we improve has got to be the conference.” The team has done excellent this year despite the men having only seven runners, while most schools the Mean Green has faced had about 20 to 30 runners. The men also had only two runners participate in the North Texas Invitational on Oct. 2 because the team was hit by the flu virus. Sallie Anderson, a kinesiology junior, said the team is its strongest since she has been here and is optimistic about the team’s chances at the meet this year. “We’ve never been in a spot where we can do well, and this year we are definitely at a spot where we can challenge people and do well,” Anderson said. Anderson added what she thinks the team needs more of in order to succeed at the meet. “We all just need to believe that we can do it because we’ve never made it into the top
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(From left) Sallie Anderson finished 18th during the 2008 Ken Garland Invitational. Sarah Deitz came in 10th place and was the first UNT women’s runner to cross the line with a time of 19:13. three,” she said. “Sometimes it’s hard to get into the mindset that you can do that.” The women’s team has done particularly well this year. They finished fourth and fifth in the first two meets of the year and have finished first in the last two meets. The men’s team has done well also, though it has had problems lately. The team placed second and first in the first two meets, but only had two compete in the third meet because of the flu and finished fourth in the last meet. “We have some good individuals that place high in the
conference,” he said. “We may not have a team that’s competitive with Western Kentucky, but then there’s not many teams in the country that are.” Vaughn said his team has the chance to do well in the SBC Championship, but he also realizes there are obstacles. “ N o w m e n’s M i d d l e Tennessee and UALR, there will be some tough competition there,” Vaughan said. “We have five running solid lengths. If they can all come t hroug h, we’l l do prett y well.”
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Disney program offers professional, personal growth By Graciela R azo Senior Staff Writer
Ma ny s t udent s v i sit e d Disneyland when they were k id s, but now a c ol le ge prog ra m is g iv ing t hem a chance to work behind the scenes to see Disney in a different way. The Disney Col lege Program offers students jobs as “cast members� in various positions at Disneyland in A na heim, Ca lif., or at t he Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla. �It’s a great experience that helps them grow professionally,� said Haley Briggs of the Cooperative Education and Internship staff . Students take on jobs, such as work ing as tour guides, selling souvenirs, working in culinary positions at hotels a nd even aud it ion i ng for character roles in the Disney shows. They also live in secured apartments w ith the other students f rom a round t he country participating in the program. They are paid a wage for working up to 40 hours a week
for either January to May or January to August. Although taking classes is optional, college credit is available depending on the student’s major and the nature of their work at Disney. However, before students sign
outweigh the negatives. “Initially, students look at it as a loss, but what they’re gaining while they’re there will help them in the future,� Briggs said. Disney workers also receive perks from the program, including free passes for them-
“For freshmen and sophomores, it’s a great opportunity because it’s a great time for them to mature before they start their major classes.�
—Haley Briggs Cooperative Education and Internship staff
up for the program, concerns of not graduating on time, loss of financial aid and homesickness become a problem, Briggs said. “The financial aid problem could be worked out for some people depending on the student,� Briggs said. “Sometimes delaying graduation is worth getting the experience they’ll be receiving.� Even though most students do not take college credit courses during their time with Disney, Briggs said the benefits usually
selves and their families to all Disney parks. Also, students are offered professiona l development classes and networking opportunities. Classes in leadership, career theories, business etiquette, problem solving and business management are available. Cande Ramirez, an art education sophomore, said she was interested in the program, but didn’t want to participate for an entire semester.
“I’d be more interested if I could do it just in the summer,� Ramirez said. “If I could take online classes, too, I would do it.� Ashley Arnold, a French language graduate student, said she believed the program was geared more toward other majors, such as public relations and sales. For her major, Arnold said she would not get as much out of the experience as much as other majors would. “Even though I would benefit more from studying abroad, this program gives you really good real world experience,� Arnold said. Briggs said the Disney College Program would help all majors and would be especially beneficial to underclassmen. “For freshmen and sophomores, it’s a great opportunity because it’s a great time for them to mature before they start their major classes,� Briggs said. Disney representatives will give presentations on the Disney College Program at 5 p.m. today and at noon Friday in the University Union 417.
Prize-winning playwright to speak By K ahla Price Intern
Students will have the opportunity to hear the first AfricanAmerican female playwright to receive the Pulitzer Prize at 8 tonight in the Winspear Performance Hall. Suzan-Lori Parks, who won the prize for her 2001 show “Topdog/ Underdog,� will weave storytelling and lecturing into tonight’s event. “She’s very exciting. She’s not dry and academic and has quite an accurate sense of humanity,� theater arts professor Andrew Harris said. Parks has won a number of awards for her personal plays, received the MacArthur “Genius� Award and was named one of TIME magazine’s “100 Innovators for the Next New Wave.� “She writes directly about her experiences,� Harris said. “She’s in tune with what’s going on and isn’t reticent with anything. I don’t see Suzan-Lori Parks holding back.� Harris also requires students to read some of her work in his theater history class. For Scott Montgomery, a theater senior who has studied Park’s work, seeing her on campus is something he’s anticipating. “As a theater major I am very excited to see Mrs. Parks come
and speak to us. It’s cool to actually hear someone in person I’ve studied and taken tests over in theater history with Dr. Harris,� Montgomery said. Harris said Parks will engage students by being relatable and to-the-point. “I don’t think students will have any trouble relating to her. She’s highly energetic, and I think students can get in touch with what’s really happening in theater today,� Harris said. For Montgomery, being able to relate to Suzan-Lori Parks is about knowing how she obtained her dream. “To have such a strong influence on young artists of this generation talk to us about how they got to where they are today and who and what influenced them is inspirational,� Montgomery said. Parks will meet with some theater arts students on Friday afternoon. “I’m very happy that she’s coming and I think students will enjoy seeing her. She has tremendous drive, energy, commitment, and she has a lot to say about urban America.� For more information, visit w w w.u nt .edu/u n ion/a r t s/ finearts. Tickets are free for UNT students with their student ID.
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Bookstore to release Kindle competitor (MCT) – Amazon reported huge qu a r terl y f i n a nc i a l results yesterday, thanks in large part to sales of its Kindle e-reader: “K ind le has become t he No. 1 bestsel l i ng item by both unit sales and dollars — not just in our electronics store but across all product categories on Amazon.com. It’s also the most wished for and the most gifted. We are gratef ul for a nd energized by this customer response,� said Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon.com. “Earlier this week we began shipping the latest generation Kindle. Its 3G wireless works in the
U.S. and 100 countries, and we’ve just lowered its price to $259.� But just as Amazon seems to have a hit on its hands, along comes Barnes & Noble’s new “Nook� e-reader (w w w. nook.com). Priced at an identical $259 and coming out at the end of November, the Nook seems to have a couple advantages over the Kindle. Fi r st , it ’s got a sm a l l, seconda r y, f u l l color LCD screen at t he bot tom for browsing new books, in addition to the main E Ink display at the top. Second, you’l l ac t ua l ly
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Chelsey Carrigan (left), a radio, television, and film junior, enrolled in Disney’s college program and started working in Orlando, Fla., this semester.
be able to test out the Nook in B&N stores, whereas you pretty much have to buy the Kindle sight unseen. Third, you’ll be able to lend your Nook e-books to other Nook owners, or anyone with an iPhone, iPod touch, select
Black Ber r y a nd Motorola sma r t phones, PC or Mac. There are some limitations to the lending process, but it’s still a cool feature. Analysts believe the efforts from Sony and others probably are going to fall behind.
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Bill would assist immigrant children Editorial Our country prides itself on the “American dream” — the idea that any citizen, regardless of race, gender or class, can attain a better life through hard work and dedication. A new bill seeks to broaden the scope of this national ethos and make the American dream a reality for the children of illegal immigrants. The proposed legislation, called the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act (DREAM Act), would provide certain illegal immigrant children the opportunity to earn permanent residency. And it’s about time. Put aside the controversy of illegal immigration and the root of the issue becomes clear. Under no circumstances should a child — any child — be punished for the actions of his or her parents. Children cannot be prosecuted for a crime their parent commits. They can, however, be deprived of their future because their parent broke the law by illegally entering the country. They can be denied the ability to legally hold a job and be forced to live in constant fear of detection by immigration authorities. In essence, we are criminalizing these children for the actions of their parents, surprising considering the idea that someone can inherit a crime is about as un-American as it gets. Detractors of the bill argue that it would swing the country’s welcome gates wide open, resulting in a virtual free-forall for illegal immigrants to become citizens. They also argue that giving these students the opportunity to go to college will take away valuable admission space from natural-born citizens. In reality, the qualifications of the DREAM Act are rigid and require potential citizens to work hard to earn their residency. The act only applies to students who were brought into the U.S. before the age of 16, graduated from a U.S. high school, have no criminal record and have lived in the country continuously for at least five years prior to the bill’s enactment. Even students who meet these requirements are not guaranteed permanent citizenship. Qualifying students will be given temporary residency for six years. Within this time the student must either enlist in the U.S. military for at least two years without dishonorable discharge or complete at least two years of college. Aside from the difficult task of raising the money to pay for their higher education, they must also remain in good standing. In short, the DREAM Act is anything but a handout. It requires extreme dedication and fortitude from these students and only grants them citizenship after years of proving themselves. This country was founded by immigrants who came here to make a better life for themselves, and we dishonor their intentions for this country by depriving these children of a future. No one can choose the circumstances of their birth. If these people are willing to work hard to prove themselves, they deserve the chance U.S. citizenship offers. We implore students to support this bill and allow others the opportunities they, themselves, were born into and so easily take for granted. We urge students to contact their representative, Congressman Michael Burgess, by calling 972-434-9700 or writing to Lewisville District Office, 1660 S. Stemmons Freeway, Suite 230, Lewisville, TX 75067.
Life possible after cell phones L ately aut hor it ies have really been reaming drivers for talking or texting on their cell phones while at the wheel. The fact is, cell phones seem to be getting in the way of just about everything, not just driving. The per fect exa mple : I walked up to a long line in a convenience store. What was the reason for this ridiculous line? It wasn’t a new clerk. It wasn’t that the register was malfunctioning. It was the fact that the customer checking out couldn’t wait to call her friend and talk about the crazy time they had at the Britney Spears concert the night before. The worst part was when the clerk said “hello” and she quickly shushed him by sticking her hand in front of his face, dumbfounding him. Did humanity lose sight of what’s pushing it and what is
just downright rude? I think so. The problem is that pretty much everyone has a cell phone and there is no law against using them in inappropriate situations. Like in class. Uh oh, I said it, and don’t pretend like you haven’t been guilty of having a nice, long texting frenzy with your friend about what bar you should start at for the weekly Fr y Street Crawl. Not to say I haven’t had my fair share of lunch date planning while feeling bored during a long lecture, but to make it a habit can really put a damper on y ou r e d u c ation, as well as on your professor’s ability to teach. Take a couple of minutes and think about how much
saying, “Oh my gosh, I would die without my phone.” Really? Die? I challenge people to begin a tradition, to make Mondays cell-phone-free. Once a week, turn your phone off for an entire day. If bodies aren’t scattered throughout the halls of school by sundown, then it’s true, societ y ca n still f unction without a cell phone.
better things would be without a cell phone glued to your hand.
No more r u d e customers. No more annoying, vibrating sounds in the middle of a test. I hear people all the time
Stephanie Daniels is a journalism senior. She can be reached at stephaniedaniels@ my.unt.edu.
Internet comments lack manners The Internet has solved numerous problems and has greatly benefited society as a whole. However, as with most technological advances, it is accompanied by an equal number of drawbacks. For instance, one would never dream of approaching a stranger talking at the bus stop to invalidate their ideas or d i s c ou r a ge t hem from ever speaking again. But online, outside of the face-toface encounter, many feel empowered to insult others’ ideas and intelligence. Why? When did this become acceptable? I feel that much of it can be traced back to a lack of training in Internet etiquette and a lack of time available for social and societal norms to develop. This thesis leaves out the fact that, as sad as it is to admit, some people are just rude, if not downright mean. Take, for example, the case of cyber-bullying.
Each year, more and more children are harassed online by their peers. According to the National Crime Prevention Center, more than 40 percent of
all teenagers w i t h Internet access have reported being bullied online during the past year. Some students, like Megan Meier, a 13-year-old who com m it ted su icide a f ter receiving cruel messages on her
MySpace account, are driven to the breaking point without the normative social clues that come from face-to-face contact. When speaking in person, if someone begins to cry, the average individual stops the line of berating, or the target can at least walk away. With text message alerts for online posts, it can seem impossible for the victims of cyber-bullying to escape. In less extreme cases, I have seen many attacks on individuals on the NT Daily comment boards, especially in the articles concerning the same-sex homecoming bill. Not all of those against the bill are bigots, nor are all of the supporters attentionseekers. While I understand that many times these discussions get heated in person, I doubt that they would be quite so hateful face-to-face. There are also many examples of people actually encouraging and offering advice to those contemplating suicide, l i ke t he ca se of W i l l ia m Melchert-Dinkel, a 47-year-old nurse charged with encouraging and assisting via the
internet in at least two suicide cases, at some points offering a step-by-step guide on how to go about it. Wou ld one ma ke such a choice if they were faceto-face, or has the Internet removed the human aspect f r om t he e q u a t ion a nd replaced a friendly face and voice with a bodiless stream of typed words? Something must be done. I am not suggesting that anyone refrain from using the Internet, but I am urging each of you to consider the implications of your words and actions on others, whether your interaction takes place in person or online.
Jessika Curry is a journalism junior. She can be reached at jessika.curry@unt.edu.
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V. EASY
24 Jul 05