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Continued from pg. 1 on the ticket will read “failing to park as designated,” shared Denton police spokesman Ryan Grelle. According to Grelle, the department has not received any personal feedback, but comments on its social media pages have expressed both approval and disapproval. Some have argued that
the concept of backing up to park is fairly easy. Several benefits have proven to come from rear-end parking, such as the creation of additional space, the elimination of blind spots, and the safety of that having the back end of a car to the curb, which allows shoppers to load their cars and drivers to safely exit their parking spots. Those who have expressed skepticism in regards to having
Classes ending in 5’s and 0’s will be present and welcomed, including the 1965 Golden Girls, commemorating the 50th anniversary. The Former Students Association has planned and will orchestrate the weekend schedule, which will include the Accolades Awards Luncheon, a Spirit Fair, A Mix and Mingle, and class and group photos. During homecoming weekend,
there will also be recognitions of anniversaries, including the 100 year anniversary of the Music Department, 100 years of The Lasso and the 60 year anniversary of the College of Nursing. Each will have their own events during the weekend for their alumni. For more information regarding homecoming or FSA, visit http:// www.twu.edu/fsa/2015-twu-homecoming-weekend.asp.
Homecoming approaches Shelby Baker Editor-in-Chief sbaker3@twu.edu It’s always nostalgic to return somewhere after years of distance. Seeing how a place has changed, what has stayed the same and where people are now are some of the magic tricks time plays. On April 16-18, TWU will be holding homecoming weekend.
BFA exhibition Matt Olson Reporter molson3@twu.edu From today through Saturday, April 11, graduating Bachelors of Fine Arts students will be displaying their works in the Visual Arts Building. Students involved in the showing have spent the past semesterdeveloping their works in an exhibition course, with help from instructors. This showing will mark their last before graduation. Technical director of the Visual Arts department
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Campus Blotter Aggravated Assault On April 4, a report of a criminal attempt of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon at Stark Hall was made to DPS. The investigation is ongoing. Harassment On April 2, a report of harassment was made to DPS at the Arts and Science Building. The investigation was cleared by an exception.
Vance Wingate said of the showing in an email: “The students get experience in producing a body of work that is exhibition ready and showing it in a professional manner and venue.” Graphic design artists include Carla Benitez Dávila, Lyndsie Dittberner, Toi Ferguson, Jordan Geis, Kaye Kvancz, Laura Longwell, Paola Mariscal, Katie Montgomery, Nadia Nealy, Melanie Pires and Elizabeth Stewart; painters include Nychelle Grant, Suedabeh Husseinzadeh, Blair Rankin and Martha
Roberts; photographers include Tammi Paul, Larae Rippetoe and Heather Ross; and sculptor Katelyn Smylie will present her sculpted works. A reception will be held today from 5-8 p.m. in the Visual Arts Building. The gallery will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Thursday and Friday, and from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday. For additional information, email Vance Wingate at vwingate@twu.edu.
Social Work honored Nadiyah Suleiman Page Editor nsuleiman@twu.edu
TWU’s Social Work Program will host a reception at the Old Main Building to celebrate 40 years of being an accredited program. The reception will take place on April 17 at 1:30 p.m. with welcoming remarks by Chancellor and President Dr. Carine M. Feyten at 2 p.m. When the Social Work Program began in 1946, it had been considered an approved program; it was one of the first programs in the country to be accredited in 1975, when the Council on Social Work Education decided to grant accreditation to undergraduate programs. The program now boasts 40 years of continuous accreditation and maintains its professional demeanor by closely following the accreditation standards.
According to the Social Work TWU webpage: “The program is based on the generalist model and includes theoretical concepts, values, and skills taught through participation in classroom, laboratory, and field settings.” They also host the TWU chapter of Phi Alpha, a national honor society for Social Work majors and two student organizations: Student Association for Social Work and Child Abuse Prevention Society. Donations to the TWU Food Pantry, a project within the Department of Sociology and Social Work, will also be accepted during the reception. The Food Pantry seeks to meet immediate or short term food needs and emergency non-food needs of TWU students in need. The Food Pantry is located in Suite 200 in the Old Main Building.
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to rear-end park mainly consist of those who are unfamiliar with the concept. One of the main disadvantages that this new regulation can cause is traffic congestion, as rear-end parking requires one driver to yield to another, especially on a narrow two-lane street such as Hickory. In response to the concerns of the public, the City of Denton now provides tips on how to properly parallel park, which can located on their Facebook page. Those who face troubles with rearend parking are encouraged to drive to Hickory Street around a mellower and less crowed time in order to practice their skills. The City of Denton also extends an invitation to join the celebration of the end of the construction of E. Hickory Street today at 4 p.m. Attendees will meet at the Wells Fargo building, located on the corner of Locust and Hickory. Mayor Watts will give his remarks, after which a mini parade will take place on E. Hickory Street, where some of the antique cars from the parade will be used to demonstrate how to properly parallel park. Hickory Street Lounge, located at 212 E. Hickory St., will serve complimentary champagne after the ceremony.
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organization, Phi Iota Alpha’s mission “is to develop leaders and create innovative ways to unite the Latino community.” Dating back to the late nineteenth century, it is the first Latino Fraternity and Latino student organization in the U.S. In spring 2006, the Alpha Nu chapter became established on the campus of UNT in Denton. One of the pledges who crossed attended TWU. Since its establishment, eleven students from TWU have pledged with Phi Iota Alpha, all of whom have been student leaders on campus and have made tremendous contributions. The Alpha Nu chapter attempted to become established on the TWU Denton campus. However, for over nine years, TWU has not been open for expansion. TWU senior Pablo Vega described how last semester he decided to pledge with Phi Iota Alpha through UNT, as the two fraternities available to students at TWU did not necessarily suit his needs. He shared: “We are currently in the interest stage, where we show the crucial need
and desire of the student body of having a new established fraternity chapter available at TWU.” Fraternity members plan for Alpha Nu to become a colony and then an established chapter on the TWU campus. Vega stated: “To affirm [our status as] an interest group, we need six individuals. Once we show visible interest, we will be considered a colony this coming August. If all goes well, then we will become a chapter by spring 2016.” Vega additionally shared that if the colony gains chapter status, it will be a separate chapter from Alpha Nu at UNT. However, ties between the two groups will remain close. As for the official name of the new chapter, according to Vega, it may become “Beta Nu,” but nothing is set in stone. For students were unable to attend the previous informational group, Phi Iota Alpha will be hosting an additional meeting on April 15 in the Student Union Room 207 at 12:30 p.m.
Accolades luncheon Matt Olson Reporter molson3@twu.edu Friday, April 17, TWU will host an accolades luncheon to honor alumni and current students. During the event, alumni honorees will receive Distinguished Alumni and Hallmark Alumni awards while student honorees will receive Outstanding Student awards. Distinguished Alumni and Hallmark Alumni awards are given on the basis of alumni’s professional accomplishments
and societal contributions following their time at the university. Outstanding Student awards are given to students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher in their final year at TWU. Director of Alumni Relations Anne Scott said via email: “I hope that [the alumni] feel honored and that they have had their achievements recognized by TWU. I hope the event also brings back good memories of their time in classes at TWU.” The accolades luncheon has been a TWU tradition for over 50 years.
Scott related: “This event began inthe 1960s but was called the Distinguished Alumni luncheon. At that time several women would be recognized as Distinguished Alumni.” In 2013, the event grew to include the Hallmark Alumni and Outstanding Student awards. The event will take place in Hubbard Hall. A reception will be held at 11:15 a.m., and the luncheon will follow at noon. Tickets for the event can be purchased for $25.
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