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Volume 94 | Issue 49
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Explosive overtime battle BY SEAN GORMAN Senior Staff Writer
T he U N T men’s ba sketball team (2-0) overcame its 22 t u r novers to defeat t he University of Texas-Arlington Mavericks 101-99 in a doubleovertime thriller Wednesday in Arlington. After losing to the Mavericks for three-straight years, the Mean Green looks like a team that can live up to the hype of being picked to finish first in the Sun Belt Conference Western Division. “This win feels awesome,” guard Josh White, an applied a r t s a nd sc ienc e s ju n ior, said. When starting forward Eric Tramiel, a sociolog y senior, fou le d out , U N T ne e de d someone to pick up the slack. And for the second-consecutive game, the Mean Green looked to W hite, who scored a career-high 35 points. “When Eric Tramiel fouled out, I took it upon myself to step up a nd do whatever I can to help this team win,” W hite said. A f ter t he te a m s t r ade d baskets to open t he ga me, the Mavericks broke out and extended its lead to 10, but the Mean Green fought back to cut the halftime deficit to 40-34. “I thought the guys were able to f i n i sh st rong a nd showed a lot of character all ga me,” head coach Johnny Jones said. Down by seven points with five minutes remaining, UNT needed another come back. W h i l e W h i t e’s o f f e n s e kept UNT in the game, business freshman guard A lzee Williams’ defense played just as big of a role. “A l zee took it as a cha llenge to defend their guards,” Jones sa id. “We needed to rotate around to help him a little but I thought he did an outstanding job.” Forward Jacob Holmen, a k inesiolog y freshma n, a lso helped the Mean Green forget about Tramiel’s absence. The freshman took Tramiel’s place on the court to score 14 poi nt s of f t he bench. Wit h 15 seconds in
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Profs pursue art projects as fellows BY CALI THOMPSON Contributing Writer
UNT professors Dornith Doherty and Cindy McTee will spend spring 2010 pursuing their separate artistic endeavors without other faculty duties after being named inaugural faculty fellows. Doherty and McTee were the first faculty fellows of UNT’s Institute for the Advancement of the Arts (IAA). The institute will select two to four faculty fellows each year to pursue their artistic projects. Both professors begin their fellowship in January 2010. “The creation of CINDY the IAA is in perfect MCTEE keeping with the idea that making art and engaging in scholarship are equally important to UNT,” McTee said.
PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRIS HUDSON / THE SHORTHORN
University of Texas- Arlington Sophomore guard LaMarcus Reed draws a foul on a jump shot during the Mavericks’ 101 to 99 double overtime loss to UNT on Wednesday at Texas Hall. Reed made both the jump shot and free throw as part of his 15 points for the night. regulation, Holmen tied the game with a free throw, but could not put the Mavericks away when he missed t he second. “I wa nted to ma ke sure I took advantage of all the opportunities I got to knock down shots,” Holmen said. “W hen I shot t hose f ree throws I just wanted to clear my mind and rela x.” Fol low i ng a back-a ndforth first overtime, strong defen s e a nd a Sh a n non Shorter free throw with 3.3
seconds left were the difference in the second overtime and the Mean Green hung on for a two-point win. T he w i n d id n’t c om e w i t h ou t l o s s , a s g u a r d Dominique Johnson, a development and family studies senior, reinjured his ailing shoulder and had to leave the game. His status for UNT’s next ga me a ga i n st Ok la hom a St a t e Un i v e r s i t y i s n ot known yet. T he Maver ick ’s st rong
per imeter play kept t hem i n t he ga me a l l n ig ht, as guards Brandon Long and Marquez Haynes combined for 57 points. “A l z ee d id a g reat job defending those guys, they’re so tough to play against,” W hite said. T he Mea n Green look s to bu i ld f rom it s second consecut ive w i n at 12 : 30 p.m. on Saturday when it travels to Stillwater, Okla., to play the Oklahoma State University Cowboys.
opportunity to spend more time working without interruption.”
Doherty
Doherty of the College of Visual Arts and Design faculty has worked on an art project entitled “Archiving Eden” involving X-ray photographs of plant seeds since 2008. Being named a faculty fellow will provide Doherty with the necessary resources to continue her work with biologists. Doher t y bega n teaching at UNT in 1996 and is the program coordinator for photography. Although her main focus will be “Archiving Eden,” Doherty said she plans to complete 50 other works of art during her fellowship. “The IAA fellowship is important because it provides increased financial support to McTee make a few exceptionHer fellowship time DORNITH ally large artworks and will allow McTee of DOHERTY focused time to work,” the College of Music faculty to compose a piece titled she said. “[It] will allow me to “Tempus Fugit,” translated from devote the majority of my time to completing this project.” Latin as “time flies.” For her work on “Archiving “Tempus Fugit” will begin with the sounds of pendulum Eden,” Doherty will travel to seed clocks ticking at different speeds, banks of the National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation McTee said. This musical piece is for the in Colorado and the Millennium Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Seed Bank in England to work will also be performed by UNT’s with scientists and use X-ray equipment to photograph wind symphony. McTee, who joined UNT in seeds. After returning to Texas, 1984, also plans to give public lectures as a way of staying in Doherty will use these photos to create digital collages. touch with students, she said. “I am looking forward to trav“We need new music, new books and new art to reflect who eling to England and Colorado we are as a society,” McTee said. while working on-site at some “To provide a lens through which of the largest and most comprethe following generations can hensive seed banks in the world,” know and understand who we Doherty said. Doherty said she would were in this time and place.” For her fellowship, McTee said miss discussing projects with she looks forward to having time students. “I first gained confidence to without other faculty duties. Balance must be found between critique in her class,” said Richard teaching and composing, she Ludlow, a photography junior and former student of Doherty’s. “She said. “Composing requires a great was very supportive and made deal of seclusion,” she said. “So I me feel significant. Without her, look forward to producing more I may not have continued in the music of substance given the photography program.”
‘Spicy’ dance moves offer gym workout alternative BY K ATIE GRIVNA Senior Staff Writer
Valerie Nwigwe shakes her hips and claps her hands to the bouncy beats of meringue, salsa and reggaeton music as beads of sweat begin to form on her forehead. Once the song is over, she high-fives her friends before the next song starts. Nwigwe, a Texas Woman’s University master’s student, is in a Zumba class, an hour-long dance and cardio workout at the Denton MLK Jr. Recreation Center. Everyone who takes a Zumba class benefits, especially people who have been trying to lose weight for a long time, she said. “If you don’t really want to change your diet, something like Zumba would really help you because you’re really moving your body, shaking from head to toe for an hour, so it’s a really good workout,” Nwigwe said. Zumba is becoming a growing trend because it is a new, fresh way to get your workout, she said.
“You feel like you’re in a club, you’re at a party, you’re having a great time,” Nwigwe said. “I know for myself, I’m getting to that that age where I feel like I’m getting a little bit too old to go to the 18-year-old clubs, so this is kind of my way to live
“It’s a fun, effective way to do your workout,” she said. “I work my very hardest to make it seem like it’s not even an exercise, it’s just a big party.” After taking a Zumba class last summer for fun, she decided to become an instructor.
“You want to do something different and fun. I thought this would be a nice little spice to Denton.”
—Laura Bonilla Business junior and Zumba instructor
that life without having to be in that environment that is so crowded and so clammy and so nasty.” In order to make her workout more “spicy,” she is interested in becoming a Zumba instructor so she can incorporate her own moves. L au ra Bon i l la, a business ju n ior a nd Zu mba instructor, teaches Nwigwe’s Zumba class on Mondays and Wednesdays.
“I thought that it would be fun for people my age, girls like me who want to work out but aren’t about going to the gym,” Bonilla said. “You want to do something different, something fun. I thought this would be a nice little spice to Denton.” Most of the class is female, but the class is open to men as well. “If a couple of guys started doing it, I think more guys would follow,” Bonilla said.
The hardest part of Zumba is doing it for the full hour, she said, but since the choreography is consistent, people get the hang of it. Zumba classes are offered at 6 p.m. Monday and Wednesday at the Denton MLK Jr. Recreation Center for $5 per class or $30 for 10 classes, and the first class if free. Zumba was created by Beto Perez, a celebrity trainer in Colombia, eventually coming to the U.S. in 1999, according to the Zumba Web site. Kieshawhana Robinson, a sociology junior at the UNT Dallas campus, said she works out in a Zumba class every Tuesday in Dallas. “I have a hard time committing to something, but Zumba makes it so much fun,” she said, adding that she gets bored with usual gym activities. While she has only been doing Zumba for about a month, she said she and others are starting to notice her body change. For more information, contact laura.bonilla@my.unt.edu or visit www.zumba.com.
PHOTO BY CRISTY ANGULO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Laura Bonilla, an entrepreneurship junior, teaches Zumba at 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the MLK Recreation Center. Classes are $5 each, or a $30 card with ten passes is available for purchase through the class instructor.
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Shaina Zucker & Courtney Roberts
News Editors ntdailynews@gmail.com
UNT names new vice president of advancement BY JOSH PHERIGO Staff Writer
University officials declared Nov. 10 that Lisa Baronio, a 17-year veteran in university fundraising positions, will replace Greg McQueen, current senior vice president for advancement. After considering a highly qualified pool of candidates from across the nation, it was experience that set newly appointed Baronio above the rest, said Finley Graves, Dean of the College of Business and member of the position’s search committee. “We had a wonderful pull of candidates, and it was very tough to narrow down the decision,”
Graves said. “She’s going to fit to the people and the direction of increase our endowment,” Graves is on the fast-tract to becoming the university.” the role very well.” a premier institution with topsaid. Graves said many aspects were McQueen announced his Baronio said she feels that UNT level research. evaluated in narrowing January 2010 retirethe candidates down ment last spring. before the decision Baronio will be was passed on to UNT leaving her current President Gretchen post as vice presiBataille for the final dent for development selection. at the University Among the criteria of Con nect icut —Lisa Baronio assessed by t he Foundation, a posi- LISA Newly appointed vice president of advancement committee, Baronio’s tion she has held since BARONIO extensive experience at 2005. Baronio said while she was large public universities, as well as also a finalist for a similar posi- her vast knowledge about raising tion at another respected univer- money for capital campaigns sity, several factors contributed to proved to be among the deciding factors, Graves said. her decision to come to UNT. “We are currently engaged in “It was really the people here,” Baronio said. “I felt a connection a capital campaign to greatly
“I felt a connection to the people [at UNT] and the direction of the university.”
An avid outdoors enthusiast, the 48-year-old wife and mother of two said that although she’s not necessarily excited about the heat, she is looking forward to the opportunities afforded by the much longer Texas summers. “We’re outdoors people,” Baronio said. “We love to swim, ride bikes and water ski, so we’re looking forward to it.” Baronio will begin her new position at UNT on Jan. 4.
UNT to offer degree plans for Collin County residents Collin center to open spring 2010 BY A MBER A RNOLD Senior Staff Writer
Starting this spring, students living in the Collin County area will be able to obtain a degree from UNT without having to endure the commute. Through Collin College, UNT will offer one bachelor’s degree, two master’s degrees and two doctoral degrees at the Collin Higher Education Center. “Our biggest role in this process is being responsive to our community and region,” said Troy Johnson, associate vice president for enrollment management. “While UNT did not originally seek out this enterprise, it was a need that was brought to us that we have responded to that is directly related to our mission of making this region stronger.” The center is scheduled to open in spring 2010 and has partnered with four other institutions that will also offer degree plans. The degree plans offered from each school were chosen so that they would not overlap and would best accommodate
students, Johnson said. Collin College proposed different degree plans to Dallas Baptist University, Texas A&M University – Commerce, Texas Woman’s University and the University of Texas at Dallas. “A ll of the universities involved took part in that process to see what degrees would be in demand in that area and what universities would be interested in offering t hose deg rees,” Joh nson said. The degree plans UNT offers at Collin College include a Bachelor of applied arts and sciences degree, an M.S. in engineering systems, and Ed.D. in educational administration, and an M. Ed. in higher education. Classes offered in the last degree plan a lso include classes that may count toward a doctoral degree in higher education. “There is a big demand for educators,” Johnson said. “Taking classes closer to where they work is important for teachers who are furthering their education.” UNT’s partnership with Collin College is not new. The university signed an agreement in 2000 and has been offering classes at the college since, said Myra Hafer asso-
ciate director for admissions. “We had the very first partnership with a community college of any university in Texas,” she said. “This is only the first phase. We’ll be adding new classes and new degrees as it progresses and grows and more people know about it.” T he deg ree pla ns a re handled in the same way as any off-campus course, Hafer said. Each student under the degree plans will be obligated to meet university requirements for admission and will pay university tuition. However, because they are off-campus courses, students will be exempt from certain fees. The center will have its own administration, advisers and staff will move in on Dec. 16. Hafer is already visiting each Collin College campus doing preadmissions counseling with students. Professors at the five partner universities will commute to the campus to teach classes under the degree plans. Hafer said she expects UNT to begin offering other degree plans at the center in the next few years. For more information, visit www.ccccd.edu/.
PHOTO BY RYAN BIBB / PHOTOGRAPHER
Fixed-gear bicycles, like the one shown above, are a simpler design than conventional bicycles. Fixed gears are popular among many Denton cyclists, who say the lack of brakes enhances the riding experience.
Simpler bicycle design appeals to enthusiasts BY TIM MONZINGO Intern
Among UNT’s cyclist population, a new way of cruising around town is growing in popularity. Fixed-gear bicycles are a simple design and the need for cheap and simple ways of getting around has boosted the number of fixed-gear riders in Denton. “There is a really large following in Denton,” said Marty De Voss, who works at Bullseye Bicycle shop and has been riding fixed gears for about two years. “They’re more useful around here than mountain bikes are.” De Voss said riding fixedgear bicycles make cyclists more aware of themselves and the world around them because of the design, which doesn’t allow riders to coast. “You feel more connected with your bike,” De Voss said, “It also helps you keep aware of your surroundings because you can’t stop on a dime.”
The parts of a fixed-gear bike can vary, but they consist of wheels, a chain and a crank set, De Voss said. Many times, riders choose not to use brakes. De Voss said that riding without brakes is fun, but it can sometimes be a hazard because slowing down is more gradual. “I’ve definitely had some close calls,” said De Voss, who rides around town, running errands for the shop on his bike. A new fixed-gear bike can cost about $700 or more, but many enthusiasts choose to build their own, which can be much cheaper. “You can get an old ‘70s or ‘80s road frame and convert that into a fixed gear and at the very cheapest you can get one for around $300,” De Voss said. Some cyclists said they think fixed-gear bikes can be dangerous in areas with a lot of pedestrians.
Josh Grimes, a radio, television and film junior, said that campus isn’t the best place to learn how to ride the brakeless bicycles. “T here i s def i n itel y a learning curve before people should start negotiating themselves through human traffic,” Grimes said. Grimes said fi xed gears are interesting, but aren’t for everyone. “It ’s not you r aver age person riding fixed gears,” said Grimes. “It’s more bicycle connoisseurs.” M a r i o Mo n t e l o n g o, a biochemistry sophomore, said he is attracted to the bikes because they are a challenge. “They have a really simple style,” he said. “It’s almost primitive.” Montelongo has been riding fixed gears for about a year. “It was just one more thing to conquer,” he said.
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Arts & Life
Kip Mooney
Arts & Life Editor ntd.artslife@gmail.com
Music director to conduct final shows BY BRADFORD P URDOM Contributing Writer
Friday will be one of the last opportunities to see the craftsman of the early music program at UNT. T he Ba roque Orchest ra and Collegium Singers will perform Friday at the Winspear Performance Hall under the direction of Lyle Nordstrom, who retires in May. Nordstrom directs music from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance that is performed with period instruments like the lute. “The goal was to build the program to be nationally and internationally recognized, and that has happened,� he said. When he came to UNT in fall 2000, there was a collegium program that was only attached to the musicology department. Under his v ision, it has become more of a performa nc e-or iente d a rea for both singers and instrumentalists. Ensembles under his lead have been invited to perform concerts in South America in both Bolivia and Peru. U N T a lu m nu s E v er et t Redburn went on both South American trips and several c om p e t i t i on s w i t h Ly l e Nordstrom. “He cares a lot. He does everything he can to get other people excited about t he music,� Redburn said, “The private lessons he gave me were enlightening to say the
“He cares a lot. He does everything he can to get other people excited about the music.�
—Everett Redburn UNT alumnus
least.� Lyle Nordstrom originally intended to study chemistry, and the only musical aspirations he had were to be in a rock band. But when he heard Bach’s “Mass in B Minor,� he changed the course of his studies. “I could not get enough of that music that affected me so deeply,� he said. But he did not build the program by himself. His wife, Patricia Nordstrom, has been a part of his musical endeavors since they attended Macalester College together. T he t wo were or ig i na l members of the early music ensemble Musicians of Swanne A lley, which toured across North America and Europe, and received an Early Music Record of the Year nomination from Gramophone magazine. Patricia Nordstrom a lso worked at UNT as senior assistant to the Dean of the College of Music before retiring in 2008. “He is responsible for the program being rea lly toplevel,� Patricia Nordstrom said. This spring will be the last
semester Lyle Nordstrom will teach at UNT. From here, he will move with his wife to Maryland and looks forward to having the time to visit his children and grandchildren. His final concert at UNT will be held on May 1, and he will perform Bach’s “Mass in B Minor� alongside alumni from 40 years of teaching at UNT and other universities, as well as the UNT Baroque Orchestra, Collegium Singers, a nd t he UNT ea rly music faculty. “Really, it comes down to the students,� Nordstrom said. “That’s what I’ll miss.�
Friday’s performance • 8 p.m. in the Winspear Performance Hall, Murchison PAC • Baroque Orchestra and Collegium Singers • Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, non-UNT students and children, free for students
PHOTO COURTESY OF LYLE NORDSTROM
Lyle Nordstrom conducts the Collegium Singers and the Baroque Orchestra during a 2004 concert in the Murchison Performing Arts Center. Nordstrom will retire in May 2010.
Center helps students cope with substance abuse problems UNT staff offers screenings, counseling BY LISA GARZA
Contributing Writer T he st a f f at t he U N T Substance Abuse Resource Center counsel students to recognize drug and alcohol abuse and to overcome their problems. The center provides individual assessments and drug a nd a lcohol abuse cou nseling. “We want to help somebody whose use may be problematic,� said center coordinator David Mumuagh. Ea rly sig ns of d r ug a nd a lcohol abuse include
decl i n i ng g rades, t rouble focusing and loss of personal relationships. Mumaug h sa id t hey see students who “want to make changes to their behavior so t hey a re no longer experiencing those problems.� Assessments include t he Br i e f A l c oh ol S c r e e n i n g I nt er v ent ion for C ol le ge Students and the Mean Green Screen. Jason Doorish, a substance abuse counselor, meets with students who are referred by the Center for Student Rights a nd Responsibi l it ies a f ter they have violated the student code of conduct regarding alcohol or drug use on or off campus. He a l s o c ou n s el s s el frefer red students who a re
seeking to reduce or eliminate substances with which they struggle but said most s e s sion s a r e b e c au s e of mandated participation. “Traditionally, substance abuse treatment is quite long and involved,� he said. The first screening consists of two 50-minute counseling sessions that help students recognize how their drinking habits compare to others in their demographic. Age and academic classification are some of the factors considered when campus surveys a re conducted ever y odd year. The Mea n Green Screen is a 10 to 15 minute session to ident i f y menta l hea lt h concerns and prov ide HI V testing. Most services are funded by student service fees and are available at no charge to currently enrolled students. Each student is allowed eight sessions per academic year. The Drug-Free Schools and
Campuses Act of 1989 requires institutions of higher educat ion t hat receive federa l funding to establish a drug and alcohol prevention program. Local residents are welcome to utilize any of the available services for a fee. A charge is often incurred for of fender educat ion classes. T he center of fers t hese two-day, three-hour classes, for those charged with minors in possession or minors in consumption. T he ser v ices t he center provides should not be considered treatment for substance abuse or dependence because of the short-term nature of t he inter ventions, Doorish said. Outside referrals are made for long-term counseling. Joshua Williamson, a UNT alumnus and office manager of the center, said students should expect a welcoming environment, adding that he maintains a friendly attitude
toward ever y patient when checking them in and out but adjusts the level of interaction based on their reason for their visit and an initial observation of their mood. “Sometimes patients come in and they don’t really want to be here, so I try and respect that by not talking to them too much,� he said. Students have been referred to local and statewide rehabi l itat ion centers a s wel l a s suppor t prog ra ms l i ke Alcoholics Anonymous. The type of referral depends on the individual. Students who are likely to benefit from A A are recommended to a g roup t hat matches their personality. “Not ever yone is appropriate for AA,� Mumaugh said. “We really want to feel out our client before we make a referral like that.� Some st udents w i l l not benef it f rom t he spir itua l approach of most A A groups, he said.
“A sk i ng t hem to at tend a group that depends on a h ig her power m ig ht t u r n them off to the recovery experience,� Mumaugh said. Another option for those wanting to reduce or eliminate their alcohol usage is medication. There are various medicines, approved by the Food a nd Dr ug Administ rat ion, that make a person violently ill if they drink. However, that is not always a deterrent, so results depend on the individual. “We have a really great relat ionship w it h t he Student Health and Wellness Center so if there is someone that we feel could benefit from medication, we will work with them to figure out what is best,� Mumaugh said. “It’s a tool and when we’re working with students, we want to use every resource possible.� For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact 940-565-2787.
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Fundraiser keeps Denton theater alive and well BY MORGAN WALKER Staff Writer
Students will have the chance to taste all kinds of food and wine while contributing to the Campus Theatre, Denton’s center for the performing arts. The 12th Annual “Beaujolais and More” begins at 5:30 tonight at the Denton Civic Center on the corner of Bell Avenue and East McKinney Street. More than 25 restaurants are participating in the event, providing small portions of food for guests to fill their plates. “One of the restaurants last year had a duck gumbo, and instead of using rice they used couscous, which was particularly delectable,” said Kyla Welch, marketing director of the Campus Theatre. Proceeds will go toward repairs for the 60-year-old Campus Theatre, including new light bulbs for the dressing room and a new back curtain. The theater is home to three performing arts groups including Denton Community Theatre, Music Theatre of Denton and Tejas Storytelling Association. Welch said the Denton community has played a big role in keeping the theater alive. “We’re all just so fortunate because in the economic times of
“We’re all just so fortunate ... we have a community that is so supportive of the arts.”
—Kyla Welch Campus Theatre marketing director
our nation, we have a community that is so supportive of the arts that we have not had some of the hardships that other nonprofits around the country have had,” Welch said. Last year’s event raised about $12,000, said Mike Barrow, managing director of the theater. He said he hopes to surpass that total this year. “The wine comes from the Beaujolais region of France and every year, in France, it is a huge celebration because it’s the day Beaujolais is released, which is always the third Thursday of November,” Barrow said. The event began in Denton 12 years ago when Gary and
PHOTO BY MORGAN WALKER / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
Mike Strecher is the facilities director of the Denton Campus Theatre, which will hold its 12th annual “Beaujolais and More” at the Civic Center tonight at 5:30. Carol Kirchoff, Denton residents and arts patrons, had a small Beaujolais party for friends, Barrow said. Each year the party grew
bigger until it was transformed into a fundraiser for the Campus Theatre. “The fundraiser used to be out here on Cedar Street,” Barrow
said, “It’s just gotten so big that we can’t have it on the street anymore.” Tickets are $25 per person and may be purchased at the Campus
Theatre at 214 W. Hickory St. or at the event. For more information, call the Campus Theatre at 940-3821915.
Ailing economy prompts pantyhose resurgence Legwear making comeback in boutiques, malls (MCT) — Since the mid-’90s, women boldly braved the cold with bare legs, free from those saggy, easy-to-run pantyhose and inspired, some say, by the
“Sex and the City” ladies. But la st sea son major designers began moving back to covered legs. And at the fashion shows for this fall and winter there were lots of brightly hued or intricately textured tights, boots paired with floppy socks, tailored skirts worn with opaque tights, even lingerie looks with old-fashioned
but sexy nylon stockings, says Edward Miccinati, co-owner of New York-based StockinGirl, an online boutique. One of his current best-sellers is the Swiss dot pantyhose, popular several years ago. The revived look may be OK by some folk. “In places like Raleigh, Texas, Atlanta, where there’s a certain
civility, people feel completely dressed with some kind of legwear,” Miccinati says. The runway may have spearheaded the revival, and the economy could be helping to empower it. “If you’re not able to really update your fall wardrobe, using legwear is a good way to do it,” says Miccinati. “The price of
entry is not as expensive as other accessories.” Wear the same little black dress, but add a $15 pair of lace hose, he says. Or shake up your workaday black suit with some burgundy hose. On the same economical note, Clemons says, tights gives you the opportunity, in our warmer climates, to take lighter weight
clothes through cooker weather, extending their life. And they add some pizzazz. You just have to make the first step, says Miccinati. You don’t have to go with the pricey lines, he says, “H&M, the Limited, the chains have variety at fairly good prices.” And if you feel uncomfortable, just take them off.”
Police warn of texting while driving R ALEIGH, N.C. (MCT) – Orange cones were the victims in the texting-and-driving program at Mount Pleasant, N.C., High School. Brianna Jordan got behind the wheel Oct. 21, glancing back and forth between the road and her cell phone as she texted a friend. Then she wrecked. Fortunately, the golf cart she was driving while sitting beside a North Carolina state trooper simply wrecked into orange cones. But she learned a lesson on the danger of texting while driving. The “dnt txt & drv” program — that’s “don’t text and drive”
in text lingo — led by a group of state highway patrol troopers, recently went to several area high schools to warn students about texting while driving. Jordan hit about 15 cones on her way through the course set up by the troopers. “I thought I was going to be able to do it,” said Jordan, a Mount Pleasant High School senior. “It was really hard.” About half of adolescents text-message while driving, which increases the risk of car accidents by up to 23 times, according to recent research by the National Center for Children in Poverty. Lt. Doug Hayes of Mocksville,
N.C., began the program at the beginning of the school year. Motivated by concern for his 14-year-old daughter, who just started high school and driver’s education, he created the program to reach out to young drivers. “We can tell teenagers all day not to do something,” Hayes said. “They really need to see for themselves.” Students took turns driving a golf cart through a winding obstacle course lined with traffic cones. Each student drove through once without texting, and then troopers rode alongside them as they drove the course again while attempting
to read a text message with a question sent by a classmate and reply without knocking over the cones. Patrolmen showed students a short, emotional video that shows a re-enactment of a fatal car accident caused by a girl who texted while she drove in England. The video showed the bloodied girl screaming for help after she got distracted by a text message and ran into an oncoming car, killing her two passengers and members of a family in the other car. “We’re not up here preaching just to be preaching,” said Trooper Glenn Smith. “It’s going to happen.” Troopers told students the scenario isn’t as uncommon as they might think. They pointed to a wreck in September that killed 16-year-old East Gaston High School junior Brittany Johnson of Stanley, N.C. Her cell phone was found with an unfinished text message to her mother. “No text is so important they can’t wait five or 10 minutes to read it,” Hayes said.
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Sports
Justin Umberson
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The Script: Three compete for NFL’s worst team Thanks to the 10 teams with a 3-6 record or worse (and some pretty bad 4-5 teams), any argument promoting parity in the NFL is, at the very least, somewhat questionable at this point. It may have existed in the past but not as much in 2009. While I wish I had enough
a little payback for defying what I had written about parity in the NFL last month.
time to criticize the flaws of the Redskins offense, the Lions defense and everything the Browns choose to be, I don’t see myself spending the next three weeks writing up an article that could last longer than a typical college research paper. With this in mind, I will argue for three NFL members as the worst team in the league to ensure
Detroit Lions: A tough combination of injuries, inexperience and ineptitude have gotten in the way of this team’s efforts over the last few weeks. Giving the St. Louis Rams
their first win at home is almost as embarrassing as losing every game it played last season. They allow the second amount of points per game, while ranking 26th in scoring offense. This is just not the Lions year, and they will be extremely lucky to win four games. If Lions fans still exist, they should be pleased to see that with
this team, there is a brighter future than some other franchises. Rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford’s injury slowed this team down, but as he spends more time with receiver Calvin Johnson and running back Kevin Smith, this offense can become dangerous. It’s probably better to look forward than to the past, as the team has dropped 24 out
of its last 25.
St. Louis Rams: They made sure they wouldn’t end up like the winless 2008 Lions with a victory two weeks ago, but there is still much work to be done.
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Violent Lady Lobo should return to the field Editorial
One might wonder what Brigham Young University soccer forward Kassidy Shumway was thinking as her feet were uprooted and her torso was planted firmly into the green grass of Provoís Southfield soccer stadium, on the afternoon of Nov. 5. After two weeks of media saturation from cable news outlets, Internet videos set to rap music and sports show recaps, millions of viewers are painfully aware that Lambertís violent outbursts against seemingly unsuspecting members of the Lady Cougar soccer team, were beyond the bounds of rational behavior. Team officials thought so, too, and have suspended the 20-year-old junior indefinitely. While nothing can validate or excuse her violent conduct, the editorial board supports Elizabeth Lambertís eventual return to the soccer field. A suspension is not only justified but absolutely necessary in order to send a strong message condemning this type of behavior. However, the incident must be put in perspective. Lambert caused no significant injuries to any of the victims of her aggressive behavior. In a New York Times interview this week, the college student expressed regret and remorse for her actions, saying she didnít even recognize herself engaging in that kind of violence. Similar NCAA incidents that occurred in the past set precedents allowing much more egregious violators back in the sport with relatively short delays. For example, in 2006 a fight broke out after a football game between Florida International University and the University of Miami. More than 30 players from both sides were suspended for only one game. This year Legarrette Blount, an Oregon Duck running back was suspended for eight games when he punched an opponent after the game. Whether people are incensed, appalled, angered or entertained by her shocking behavior, the physical damages caused by her actions do not merit her permanent removal from the sport, and the defensive juggernaut known as Elizabeth Lambert should be allowed to return to the Lobo soccer field next season. Buy your season tickets now.
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Donations make perfect presents Judging by the incessant carols and miles of garland, I would say the department stores have decided the holiday season is here. As it approaches, many people have begun shopping for gifts. The holiday season is a time when many promote the spirit of giving. However, only 38 percent of Americans say that they will give a charitable gift as a holiday present this year, down substantially from 49 percent last year, according to a Harris Interactive survey. The holidays can be expensive, from travel expenses to gifts for friends and family, and it can be difficult to find available money to give to charities, no matter how noble they may be. Giving charitable gifts to loved
ones is a solution to both the lack of money in American nonprofits as well as to giving meaningful holiday gifts. It does not have to be obvious or impersonal, in fact, one of the most intimate gifts can be donating to a charity or cause that your friends and family care about. If your roommate likes to cook, consider a donation in her honor to a food bank or soup kitchen. If her dream is to become a pediatric neurosurgeon, you might try giving to a children’s hospital or an organization like Children’s Miracle Network. The possibilities abound, and each is more fitting than the last. With the right amount of thought, charitable giving can
be the perfect answer for anyone on your list, especially those whom are hard to shop for. For those who prefer more than a certificate or card explaining the donation in their honor, some donations come with tangible gifts for the recipient. Many nonprofits have items for sale, like the Make-a-Wish foundation, which sells clothing, stuffed toys and other items, or Kohl’s Cares for Kids, which sells stuffed animals and books to raise money for their goal. Giving one of these gifts to a young child gives both something they can enjoy as well as something you can feel good about giving. As a college student, I understand that money is tight all over, and it just reaffirms my belief that combining giving to chari-
ties and giving holiday presents is a good decision. I urge you to consider charitable giving when doing your holiday shopping.
Jessika Curry is a journalism junior. She can be reached at Jessika.Curry@unt.edu.
Student: Vote against referendum For those of you who have been quarantined for the past month because of having convinced yourself and others that you had H1N1, the student body is in an uproar over a Homecoming bill to allow same-sex couples to run for Homecoming court. Sides have been taken, hate has been spread and true colors have come out. “Why has it come to this,” you might ask, as you shed your snout and curly tail and return to the world of the healthy, “When UNT is a place of equality and understanding above the rest?” It is, in fact, because of the protesters who pushed the SGA into a corner. While marching up the steps to the SGA meeting, a leader of the protesters was told by police they would not be allowed to yell, chant or be disruptive. This warning was blatantly disregarded. They entered that SGA meeting with the intention of being thrown out just so they could stir up anger in support of their ultimatum that was dependent upon the naivety of the students. While their actions were respectfully full of passion and a message of equality, they unfor-
tunately failed to realize their argument wasn’t even applicable to the issue at hand. The titles of king and queen have no implication of a relationship between the two. Furthermore, Homecoming court doesn’t restrict anyone from the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community from running. They just have to have a running mate of the opposite sex. This is so there is an equal opportunity between sexes. What do you want? Equal rights! When might you get rid of them? When you vote yes to this bill! Okay, so there’s a good reason why I’m not a professional protester. My rhyme is off, my chants are long-winded and my last picket sign was on a 3x5 note card. But, passing this bill presents the new concern of having a kingking or queen-queen pair win. In either instance someone of the opposite sex was revoked the opportunity to receive that honorable title. Since the SGA was pushed into a corner, they lashed out and have made rash decisions to simply make the issue go away.
They have not taken the necessary steps of establishing a compromise to resolve the issue. Since they were harassed into making a decision, the referendum is being considered their “compromise.” What’s the real solution? It’s simple. Kill the Batman. After recognizing that as a quote you should reorganize the application and nomination process of Homecoming court to have students run as individuals. Now this isn’t something you, the young and attractive Daily reader, can do alone. As cliché as this might sound, you should lobby your SGA senator. Encourage them that separating the Homecoming nominations is the more logical and equality-filled plan of action. And remember, separation
legislature can only be introduced and debated after this referendum is voted down. When Chester L. Brewer started the tradition of Homecoming, it was meant to boost attendance. It was never required that the king and queen be in a relationship, as mentioned. It’s simply a title that requires there to be a male and a female. Bottom line, it’s Homecoming. It’s a popularity contest. There is a world full of inequality that needs to be resolved. Let’s not kill logic in the process of becoming passionate about the things we stand up for in this world. Kevin Phillips is a radio, television, and film senior. He can be reached at KevinPhillips@my.unt. edu.
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Max Perlstein of the UNT rugby team prepares for a line-out to get the ball back in play during Tuesday’s practice. The club is ranked 16th in the nation amongst Division II teams.
Team of the Week: Ranked rugby team close to season’s end By Eric Johnson Senior Staff Writer
Eighty minutes of non-stop aggression and athleticism, ignoring pain and fatigue for a sport they love: This is the life of a UNT rugby player. UNT’s rugby club is ranked No. 16 in the nation by www. rugbymag.com after its 3-0 start. Despite its success, not many people know about this group of tough and dedicated athletes. “Rugby is a completely different animal,” said Jeff Robertson, co-president of the rugby club and hospitality management junior. “People have a lot of misinformation about rugby that it is unsafe, but once you play it and you see that it is 100 percent safe, you just get hooked on it.” Robertson began playing during his senior year of high school and became intrigued
with the strategy and aggression that it takes to play. He began watching rugby online in addition to playing, and when he enrolled at UNT his freshman year, he sought out the rugby club immediately. “It has grown from something that was fun to do, to making friends, to becoming an obsession,” Robertson said. “My level of commitment has grown each year, and I just want to learn all I can. This game is so much fun, and we encourage our guys to be students of the game so they can develop that same passion.” In the three years since Robertson has been at UNT, he has seen tremendous growth in the sport he loves. At the end of his freshman year there were less than 20 guys on the team. That number now stands at almost 50. The rugby club spends
its summers recruiting the incoming freshman during the school’s orientation. “Most people don’t even know there is a rugby club, so this way we can bring in some guys who may not have even thought about joining,” Robertson said. “We normally start off with a list of 100 guys and it widdles down after the first couple of practices, but this year is the most guys we have ever had on our team.” The rugby club looks to cement its top-25 national ranking in the fall season’s final tournament this Saturday with a trip to Nacogdoches for Rugbyfest. “This is one of the tournaments we look forward to every year,” Robertson said.
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Outside hitter Roxana Casvean, an economics junior, sets the ball up against the University of LouisianaLafayette on Nov. 9 in Denton. The volleyball team is in Bowling Green, Ky., today for the start of the Sun Belt Conference Tournament. UNT faces the tournaments top-ranked team: Florida International University.
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