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Already called India’s Sept. 11, the 60hour terrorist attacks in Mumbai left 172 dead and 239 wounded according to Associated Press — the devastation struck close to home for many university students. Forty percent of UTA’s international student population is Indian, and the attacks upset some students and faculty members. Mechanical engineering senior Hozefa Dhruv said he grew up in Mumbai and wore white Monday to help com“Human life memorate those who died in the at- is precious, tacks. Yesterday on Fa- and they cebook, members indiscriminately were invited to wear white shirts, killed people. as white repreAnd that’s sents mourning and world peace, horrible from said Julie Holmer, International Stu- any point of dent Organization view.” adviser. Dhruv said Samir Iqbal, he wanted the Fine Arts Society of university to do something in India faculty adviser memory of the attacks, so he contacted the ISO, which will help him plan a candlelight vigil, slated to run 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday in the University Center Palo Duro Lounge. :FDDLE@:8K@FE Dhruv said he plans to schedule speakers and a moment of silence. Holmer said the event was shocking. “It’s very saddening what they managed to pull off in a short amount of time,” she said. Samir Iqbal, Fine Arts Society of
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For information, contact Allison Bailey at 817-272-2963 or allison.bailey@uta.edu.
Special Collections — Revisualizing Westward Expansion: Mondays . DEC 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Central Library sixth floor. Free. For information, contact 817272-3393 or spcoref@uta.edu
Student Congress General Body Meeting: 6 p.m., UC Student Congress Chambers. Open to public. For information, contact Bess Alvarez at 817-272-0556 or scpres@uta.edu.
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Art Exhibition — Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., The Gallery at UTA. Free. For information, contact Patricia Healy at 817-272-5658 or phealy@uta.edu.
Wrappers Delight! EXCEL presents Annual Holiday Celebration: 6-8:30 p.m., UC Palo Duro Lounge. Free. For information, contact Leslie Angela Mack at 817-272-6051 or leslie.mack@mavs.uta.edu.
UTA Volunteers Meeting: 2:153:15 p.m., University Center Student Congress Chambers.
Vocal Jazz & Jazz Combo I Concert: 7:30 p.m., Irons Recital Hall. Free. For informa-
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Student Alumni T-Shirt Day: All day, UTA Campus. For information, contact Tega Edwin at 817-272-2594 or saa@uta.edu.
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Barnett Shale Urban Drilling — What’s it all about?: 7-8 a.m., 601 Nedderman Hall. Light breakfast provided. RSVP. Members, students and first-time guests: free, others: $5. For information, contact Roger Tuttle at 817-272-3682 or tuttle@uta.edu.
Women’s History Month Meeting: noon-1 p.m., B150C University Center. All students welcome. For information, contact 817-272-2099 or multicultural_affairs@uta.edu.
Art Exhibition — Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., The Gallery at UTA. Free. For information, contact Patricia Healy at 817-272-5658 or phealy@uta.edu. Study Abroad Information Session: noon-1 p.m., UC Blanco room. Free. For information, contact Courtney Bauman at 817-272-1120 or studyabroad@ uta.edu. Black History Month Committee: noon-1 p.m., University Center Pecos room. Join the Multicultural Mavericks - Black History Month student planning committee. For information, contact 817-2722099 or multicultural_affairs@ uta.edu.
Holiday Reception featuring Husky Harmonics Elementary Choir: noon-1 p.m., University Center Palo Duro Lounge. Free. For information, contact Louann Schulze at 817-272-7566 or ltschulze@uta.edu. New Drop-in Study Abroad Advising: 1:30-3 p.m., University Center, between Starbucks and Freshens Smoothies. Free. For information, contact Blake Hart at 817-2721120 or bhart@uta.edu. Calendar submissions must be made by 4 p.m. two days prior to run date. To enter your event, call 817-272-3661 or log on to www.theshorthorn.com/calendar
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Students look for alternative housing during winter break by miChelle leverett The Shorthorn staff
An officer reported suspicious circumstances regarding unlocked windows with the screens off Friday at Centennial Court apartments. A loud music disturbance was reported Saturday at Timber Brook apartments.
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A nonstudent was arrested Wednesday for outstanding warrants at 201 Cooper St. A student reported that her property was damaged Wednesday at Kalpana Chawla Hall.
Reckless damage was reported regarding a gate arm Saturday at the Trinity Hall parking lot. A nonstudent was arrested on charges of marijuana possession Sunday at 1300 Cooper St. Two students were issued disciplinary referrals Monday for being at the Fine Arts Building music hall after hours.
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Wherever I May Roam as the holidays approach, students prepare to go home, but some international students staying in residence halls can’t go home and need a place to stay. Electrical engineering junior Eniola Iwanefun, from Zimbabwe, lives in Lipscomb Hall and must make arrangements to stay with either his uncle in San Diego or a friend in New Orleans, La. “If the dorms could stay open, that would be nice,” he said. “I think they should at least keep one dorm open during the break.” When he attended abilene Christian University, he lived in a dorm for a year. He was able to stay through the winter break but had to enroll for the month with an additional cost of $150. Residence Life director Mari Duncan said it’s been three years since the university offered winter housing. The costs of paying staff and utilities outweigh the number of students who need winter
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Mechanical engineering freshman Samuel Gemeda reacts to a hit in the stomach while shooting around with his friend, not pictured, Monday at the Maverick Activities Center indoor soccer field.
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housing, she said. “Even when we did do it, not very many students stayed in the dorms,” she said. “The last year we kept some dorms open, there were more staff than students.” It’s taken years of research and documentation before coming to that decision, and she said staff members need downtime too. In the past, two residence halls were designated for winter living. If students chose to stay, then they would have to do a contract change and get a deadline extension. accounting freshman Oseikhuemen Omon-anolu, originally from Nigeria, said he’s only been in the U.S. since July. He didn’t know the university used to offer winter break housing. “I would have gone home anyway, but I still think it’s messed up that the winter living option was eliminated, because not everyone can afford to go home, especially if they live out of the country,” Omonanolu said.
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Reike Ebneter, English Language Institute graduate student, said she doesn’t live in a dorm and won’t be going home. “I live in a house with two roommates, but I used to live in a dorm when I went to school in Germany,” Ebneter said. “It was not too different from UTa because we too had to go home during the break.” She said international students might stay with friends who live in apartments. Duncan said her office always notifies students in advance about finding a place to stay. “It’s important for parents and students to read the terms and conditions before signing the housing contract because it states winter break policies,” she said. “The majority of international students live in apartments, so it’s not really an issue. If it was, we would not consider closing the dorms.” miChelle leverett news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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Student Affairs will provide faculty, staff and students the opportunity to brighten a child’s Christmas morning. Anyone wanting to adopt an Angel from the annual Salvation Army Angel Tree should go to the University Center basement Room B140, said Susann Asebedo, Student Affairs administrative assistant. “They will be supporting children from less-advantaged homes throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex that may not get presents at Christmas,” she said. Each angel represents an anonymous child and comes with one of the child’s needs and a wish. “The amount they spend is up to each individual person,” she said. “Of course, they would like the need to be met — that’s the main goal. Anything above and beyond would be great.” The deadline to adopt an angel is Thursday. For information contact 817-2722963 or e-mail susann@uta.edu. — Sarah Lutz
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Entering the fall semester, a number of students found themselves in housing limbo on the university waiting list for on-campus housing. Apartment Life director Molly Albart said the number of students on the apartment spring waiting list has decreased. In contrast, the residence hall waiting list from the beginning of the semester has been accommodated, said Wylvan Parker, Management Services assistant vice president. This year’s fall semester waiting list had 1,200 students for housing, a number
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another BricK in the wall Bricklayer Steve Evans cleans mortar out of a wheelbarrow Monday in front of University Hall. Evans is repairing the missing and broken bricks on the water fountain and plans on being done by today.
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drivers. Only a few fields are experiencing a large decline in hiring. “There aren’t many banks out there hiring,” she said. The Texas Workforce Commission reported that nonagricultural employment increased by 23,000 jobs in October. Texas added 230,400 jobs in the past 12 months, while the rest of the nation saw a 1.1 million loss during the same period.
If students want to work this holiday season, Butler suggests they visit Student Employment Services in the University Center, where they can register to be logged into a database that part-time and seasonal employers use for hiring. If that doesn’t work, the local Target, Wal-Mart or mall are always options, Butler said. And if a student doesn’t have extensive work experience, she said, they should emphasize volunteer work or in-class team projects. “Make sure you know how to sell your skills,” she said. Department stores Macy’s
Instead, individual community groups would foot the bill. After being approached by community leaders, Rivera decided the time was right to take the proposal to the council with the provision that no existing
and JCPenney said they are still filling positions for the holidays, despite a struggling economy. Macy’s seasonal hiring hasn’t changed since last year, said Jim Sluzewski, Macy’s corporate communications and external affairs vice president. JCPenney has planned a little more conservatively but will still increase hiring, said Quinton Crenshaw, JCPenny corporate communications manager. Jason BoyD news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
Students aren’t moving out because of satisfaction issues with housing, Albart said. It’s usually attributed to students graduating after the fall semester. While residence halls see a change in the middle of the year, she said it’s different for apartment residents because of the flexible contracts. “We see students coming and going year round, it’s nothing significant,” she said regarding the apartment residents. Students looking for offcampus alternatives should look at Johnson Creek Crossing apartments, said Eric Leidlein, management services
unheard of in the university for 10 years. Whether because the Housing Office has accommodated the students, or because they have found other living situations, most of the 1,200 were taken care of mid-semester. The spring semester now has a number of vacancies for students who are looking to move on campus. The residence halls currently have 10 percent vacancy. Parker said the drop occurs every year, even with high numbers for the fall semester. “Just like enrollment, housing goes down in the spring semester,” he said. street names would be changed. Arlington resident Michelle Raczynski thinks this proposal will be received better than an effort earlier this year in Dallas to name a street after Cesar Chavez. Rivera said his proposal is unrelated to that effort. “With the toppers, it allows people to see change for themselves without forcing it on them like changing the name of a
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inconsistency in enforcing the prerequisite policy, causing students to enter classes unprepared. “We have been doing it manually and inconsistently,” he said. “Doing it this way is more comprehensive and more consistent.” Shannon Williams, Registrar’s Office associate registrar, said the implementation is largely for academic excellence. Students must excel in a course before moving on, she
street would,” Raczynski said. AJamal Qaddura, president of the DFW Islamic Education Center in Arlington said the group’s street name choice, al–Salam, represents what the Arlington Muslim community stands for. “al-Salam is Arabic for peace. It’s also one of the names of God, but we are trying to stay away from religion,” he said. “We want
said, like one cannot take Spanish 2 before completing Spanish 1. Wasson said the change is congruent with the university, as it makes sure students have a chance to be successful in their courses. The Registrar’s Office will run grades on Dec. 18, and students with an incomplete, withdrawal or failing grade in prerequisite classes will be dropped from any courses that required those classes. Williams said that other universities have implemented the same program.
executive director. The Pecan Street apartments specialize in university students, he said. For those wanting to find on-campus housing, Albart recommends students first apply and keep their information updated on the application because the offices may be contacting an old number or email, and students won’t know there is an opening. She said students should also be persistent. “Let housing know you’re still interested,” she said. Dustin Dangli news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
to focus on what the community represents — peace.” Qaddura said ethnic group members across the city will meet at City Hall today following the work session to show support for the proposal to council members arriving for the evening meeting. Jason Joyce news-editor.shorhorn@uta.edu
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A Starbucks minute The coffeehouse chain seems like a cooler place to be when it gets cooler (haha, you like that?). It’s this time of the year that those without the taste bud for grounded beans and hot water are more apt to venture into the warm University Center spot for some hot cocoa or tea. Also, until Jan. 2, Starbucks is donating five cents from each handcrafted beverage purchase to the Global Fund to invest in AIDS programs in Africa. If that’s not enough to entice anyone and everyone there, coffee lovers can try some new items while there like freshly made oatmeal. One Starbucks barista recommended the Gingersnap Latte. “I love it, but the gingersnap’s real gingery,” she said.
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The Dallas Cowboys Stadium, set to open next year, will host the 2014 NCAA men’s basketball Final Four tournament. NCAA and local officials say the university will play a role in the event.
While 6 years away, the university expects to host some Final Four events BY ANTHONY WILLIAMS AP: Matt Sayles
Our Speidi sense works While we may have seemed unpleased when we semi-congratulated “The Hills” couple Heidi and Spencer on their elopement in Mexico last month, the Associated Press seems to have had an entire Big Gulp of haterade before getting to the “newlyweds.” The AP noted the couples’ appearance on the cover of Us Weekly magazine, but then made sure everyone was aware that Speidi didn’t have a marriage license and didn’t seem in a rush to get one when they returned to the States. And of course, “Hills” producers said they are currently recording the couple, but that they only expected to cover their Mexican vacation. I bet. Do they make haterade Slurpees?
Construction in the UC Don’t worry, it’s not the serious kind, just gingerbread houses. EXCEL Campus Activities hosts its annual Holiday Celebration, “Wrapper’s Delight,” from 6 to 8:30 tonight in the University Center Palo Duro Lounge, and it’s promoting the return of gingerbread house building contests along with a “wrap battle.” Those not competing can make decorations and ornaments, build their own bear or just eat the free snacks.
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he stage, although still under construction, is set. The Dallas Cowboys’ new home opens in less than a year, yet it remains unclear what’s in it for the nearby university. In addition to the football team’s regular season games, several notable events are scheduled — the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic moves west on Interstate 30 beginning in 2010, the NBA All-Star Game takes place that same year and there’s Super Bowl XLV in 2011. Last month, it was announced that the stadium will also host the 2014 NCAA men’s basketball Final Four, the annual tournament our own Mavericks competed in this year. In an Associated Press article, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said, “This is going to be the largest-attended basketball game in the history of this sport,” seeing as the stadium can seat 93,000 people. But unlike past tournaments hosted by nearby schools, the Big 12 Conference will be hosting the 2014 Final Four, even with just two miles separating the university and the stadium going up near Randol Mill Road and Collins Street. University Athletic Director Pete Carlon said Mavericks shouldn’t see the move as a slap in the face, and the campus will likely see the limelight. “Especially if we have the Special Events Center by then,” Carlon said. “We were certainly involved in the bid, just not as much as the Big 12.” Carlon said the Big 12 already has an established relationship with the new Cowboys stadium, referencing the Cotton Bowl relocation, commitments for Texas Tech-Oklahoma State football games there and next year’s Big 12 conference championship. The Big 12 coordinated with Jones and the same
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Britney Spears clowns around a bit too much on her latest album BY RUEBEN GONZALES The Shorthorn staff
If there’s anything we’ve learned from the past few years, it’s that Britney Spears is like a really hot cockroach.
Denny’s, Shmemmy’s EXCEL Campus Activities once again brings students hearty helpings of waffles and bacon when they can best take advantage of it. The Late Night Breakfast servings are at 9:30 p.m. next Monday and Tuesday in the Connection Café. It’ll cost $2.75, but meal plans and Dining Dollars will be accepted. But don’t be too late. The cafe will close up shop at 11 p.m.
which Worlock said include open practices, an allstar game with senior players from schools not in the Final Four, youth education clinics and writing seminars for future journalists. “There’s plenty of ancillary events, and not just at the venue,” he said. “And not just for those with tickets. There’s concerts with musical acts like Maroon 5, Kid Rock and Taylor Swift, and the writing seminars, for example, are held on local campuses, so UT Arlington certainly “It’s kind of a could be an option.” prestigious thing. Worlock said events The Final Four’s aren’t limited to Big 12 schools, nor those in Divi- a big event that sion I. With months left ranks up there before Detroit’s Final Four, a Detroit-Mercy student life with the Super representative Adam Hol- Bowl in hardest lman said his department tickets to buy.” isn’t planning anything in coordination with that Kyle Stephens, school’s athletics depart- sports information ment. director at UT-San Antonio Stephens said the college slam dunk contest was held at UT-San Antonio in 2004 and at nearby St. Mary’s this year, both times to packed houses. Carlon said the key thing is that the Final Four is coming to Arlington, but the notoriety would be great, and excited Mavericks should expect the same kinds of activities here. “They’re not going to host the dunk contest or [college] all-star game at the stadium,” he said. “I hope we host all of them or at least one, but we’ve been assured that we’re involved.
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Bachelor’s party Graduating Bachelors of Fine Arts students’ final projects are now on display and shouldn’t be ignored. The Gallery at UTA’s semi-annual exhibition showcases 51 students’ work, including painting, sculpture, drawing, glass, ceramics, painting, metals, film/video, printmaking, visual communication and photography, all in the Fine Arts building near Einstein Bros. Bagels. We hear there’s a neat blanket made entirely of teddy bears, but the graduating seniors make for something to see. If past shows are any indicator, you might even see a classmate photographed in his or her birthday suit. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon-5 p.m. on Saturdays. The exhibition runs until Dec. 13. Admission is free.
North Texas organizing committee that put in a bid for the Super Bowl. There are no Big 12 schools in the Metroplex area, though, and Carlon said any of the local colleges — Texas Christian, Southern Methodist, North Texas or UTA — could be named an individual host closer to the tournament. “We just sent in letters for the bid ... hopefully everyone gets a fair share of the promotion,” he said. Next year’s Final Four is hosted by the University of Detroit-Mercy at Ford Field, and the 2011 Final Four will be hosted by the University of Houston at Reliant Stadium. David Worlock, associate director for Division I men’s basketball championships with the NCAA, said Metroplex sports fans shouldn’t feel slighted at all. “Every event just has to be hosted by a member institution, and it depends on who puts out the bid,” he said. “There’s no strategy or anything based on size or where it’s located. For example, TexasSan Antonio hosted the Final Four this year and did an outstanding job.” Kyle Stephens, sports information director at UT-San Antonio, said the biggest benefit for the host institution is the notoriety and the economic impact, although there are caps on what they can get from Final Four ticket revenue. “It’s kind of a prestigious thing,” he said. “The Final Four’s a big event that ranks up there with the Super Bowl in hardest tickets to buy.” Students who can’t afford tickets starting in the $100s can volunteer. Stephens said Final Four organizing committees put out calls for help in the months before the tournament, asking for people to give directions to fans at airports and give tips to what’s hot in the area. Their best shot at seeing court action may be at the numerous events surrounding the big games,
CIRCUS Artist: Britney Spears Label: Jive Ranking: ★★
Through the cigarettes, unseemly marriage to Fed-ex, bad press and daily frappuccinos, she’s managed to come back stronger but not necessarily wiser. Her newest and sixth album, Circus, really is just that — something filled with random sounds and fluff that will keep disco club kids occupied for hours, if they still exist. If you’re an adult of sound mind, it becomes repetitive and amateur almost immediately. The album’s title track, mediocre at best, is something Madonna says no to when writers are throwing songs her way. This isn’t to say there aren’t great dance songs on the album. “Womanizer,” the first single, is the song you can’t get out of your head whether you like it or not. There hasn’t been a Spears song this catchy since “Baby One More Time,” and that doesn’t begin to describe it. The simple line, “You’re a womanizer, baby,” will continue to earn Spears play across all media outlets. “Mmm Papi,” the album’s ninth
track, is a surprising feel-good dance track taking advantage of Spears’ nasally-yet-sexy vocals — nothing like a cold to get you in the mood. “Radar,” like “Womanizer,” has a fresh sound and is catchy, but it’s a bonus track that was already on her last album, Blackout. “Lace and Leather,” while cliché in name, is different from the majority of the new tracks as Spears’ voice isn’t buried in the rubble of postproduction synthesizers and drum beats. It’s one of the few instances in a long time where we can actually hear her voice, and it’s not all that bad. The same goes for her more melodic vocals in slower tracks — “Blur” and “My Baby” are evidence that she can, in fact, sing, but the songs themselves are just sub-par. Unfortunately, Britney’s producers let tracks like “Shattered Glass” and “Phonography,” a song about hands-free, Bluetooth phone sex, slip past their radar
— the latter’s just a downgrade version of In The Zone’s controversial “Touch of My Hand.” The sexual nature isn’t the problem, it’s the 1989 L.A. cheese factor that makes it so unbearable. Overall, Miss Spears really phoned in Circus. There’s an “E” for effort somewhere in the album, but it’s far from worth buying — unless you’ve been a Spears fan from day one. “Womanizer,” “Lace and Leather,” “Radar” and “Mmm Papi” are worth the iTunes buy, but with the numerous albums available for purchase this Christmas, you and all your “single ladies” might want to check another aisle of the music store. RUEBEN GONZALES features-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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The first half was back-andforth, but the team pulled ahead to an 88-74 victory. by stephen peters The Shorthorn staff
over the holiday weekend, the men’s basketball team secured its first road win of the season, beating the Houston Baptist Huskies 88-74 saturday at the sharp Gymnasium in Houston Junior guards Brandon Long and Marquez Haynes each recorded season-highs with 20 and 18 points respectively, pacing the Mavericks (4-1) to a victory. Head coach scott Cross said the win was good for the Mavs, since it was their first win away from texas Hall, and they played a well-rounded game. Cross added that improvements are still needed on the defensive end, and the team spent an hour prior to Monday’s practice breaking down film. “Defense is an ongoing process,” Cross said. “Against Ut-tyler we had about 45 defensive clips. Now it’s around 15, so we cut it down dramatically.” Much of the first half saw a back-and-forth battle between the two teams with six lead changes and four ties. Neither team held a lead of more than six. UtA led 41-38 going into the break on a jumper by Haynes with three seconds left before intermission. the Mavs utilized a 12-4 run to break open the game with 15:14 left to play. the Huskies (0-6) trimmed the Mavericks’ lead to six at 53-47 on a 3-pointer by Gordon Watt, but it was the closest they would get. Ignited by a 12-2 run, led by Haynes and senior forward Anthony Vereen, UtA stretched its lead to 16 (65-49) with 11:10 to play and would cruise to the final buzzer and seal the victory. “It was huge to start off a 10-game road trip with a win,” said Vereen, who scored
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a season-low seven points on 3-of-13 shooting against the Huskies. “I know we got some stuff to improve on, but it feels good when you come back to your home with a W.” Former Maverick Baron sauls led the Huskies with 19 points and was one of three HBU players in double figures. Along with Haynes and Long, junior guard rogér Guignard scored 16 points and dished out five assists. It was the second consecutive game where Guignard scored 15 or more points. the Mavs outrebounded the Huskies 48-39, led by Vereen’s 11, six of which came on the offensive end. A dismal performance from the charity stripe for the Huskies proved to be too costly — they shot 35 percent (7 of 20) as a team compared to the Mavericks’ 81 percent (17 of 21). Long, with the 20-point performance, boosted his scoring average to a teamhigh 17.2 points per game and described the win as very important to the team as it has nine more road games left. “You don’t want to start a 10-game road trip with a loss,” he said. “It was a great win for us.” the Mavs continue their long-away schedule as they head to play in the Grizzly Basketball Classic in Missoula, Mont. they will face the Denver pioneers (0-4) on Friday and the Montana Grizzlies (2-4) on saturday. stephen peters sports-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
“I know we got some stuff to improve on, but it feels good when you come back to your home with a W.” Anthony vereen senior forward
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The team dominated the Wednesday game against Midwestern State, but fell to Morehead State on Sunday. by ben hAuss Contributor to The Shorthorn
thanksgiving brought no rest for the women’s basketball team — it went 1-1 over the break, beating the Midwestern state Mustangs 90-49 and losing to the Morehead state Eagles 70-65. on Wednesday night, the Mavericks, coming off a tough road loss to the texas tech red raiders, dominated Midwestern state in every aspect of the game. senior forward Erin Dixon had a careerhigh night, scoring 24 points and pulling in seven boards. senior forward Candice Champion recorded another double-double, scoring 12 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Head coach samantha Morrow said she was very happy with the play from her two seniors. “[Champion] and Dixon are our work horses,” she said. “they are both playing with a sense of urgency. they are our leaders, and they are giving it everything they’ve got.” the Mavericks shot 58.1 percent from the field against Midwestern state while holding the Mustangs to only 28.8 percent. “We did a lot of things we needed to do,” Morrow said. “I’m very happy with our play.” After Wednesday night’s dominating performance, the Mavs traveled to Kentucky on sunday to face Morehead state. the Mavericks were once again led by their two senior forwards, both putting up double-doubles. Champion scored 18 points and brought in 12 rebounds, while Dixon had 17 points and grabbed 19 boards. the game was back and forth at first, before the Mavs went on a 9-2 run to finish the half. that run gave them a 10-point lead going into the locker room. “We can’t think that we already won the game,” Dixon said. “We were too lackadaisical when we came out in the second half.” At the beginning of the second half, Morehead state came out with a renewed fire and intensity, Morrow said. “they came out very aggressive in the second half and hit some tough shots,” she said. “Candice [Champion] was in foul trouble, and our bench only scored two points.” the Mavs had a better shooting percentage than Morehead state, shooting 40.3 percent to the Eagles’ 29.9 percent, but free-throw shooting down the stretch doomed a comeback. “When on the road, you have to take advantage of what the other team gives you,” Morrow said. “We missed some key free throws down the line.” the Mavs shot 47.1 percent to Morehead state’s 75.0 percent from the line.
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Sophomore guard Tamara Simmons goes for a layup during last Wednesday’s game against Midwestern State University in Texas Hall. The Mavericks beat the Mustangs 90-49 in their last home game of the semester.
When asked how the team will bounce back after a tough loss, Champion replied, “the same as we did after the tech game — try to get better.” the Mavericks will not have another game at texas Hall until next semester. In the mean time, they would be on the road trying to get some wins. “December is a tough month for us,”
Morrow said. “there is always something going on at texas Hall. We just need to take care of our business.” the Mavs face the Marshall thundering Herd today in the second game of an eight-game road trip. tip-off is at 3 p.m. ben hAuss sports-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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Last week, the Southland Conference named senior crosscountry runner Idilio Campos an All-Conference performer. He finished his senior season with a 13th place finish at the NCAA South Central Regional on Nov. 15 and had a fifth place finish at the Southland Conference Championships on Nov. 3. Campos missed the NCAA Championships by one place, finishing 13th with a time of 31 minutes, 18 seconds at the South Central Regional. He won the North Texas 8k Invitational, finished third in the season-opening four-mile meet at North Texas and had two fifth place finishes at the Texas A&M Invitational to go along with his conference and regional finishes. Next up for Campos is the Mavs indoor track season, which begins Jan. 19 at the Wes Kittley Invitational in Lubbock. — Ben Hauss
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