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No decision on college concealed handgun bill yet Proponents on both sides of the issue presented their views on legislation. By BryaN BaStIBLE The Shorthorn staff
The House Public Safety Committee listened to arguments from both sides of a bill allowing concealed handgun
carry on college campuses Monday, but left the bill pending in committee. Rep. Joe Driver, R-Garland, filed the bill in February that went to the committee Monday. Driver attempted to motion to move the bill out of committee at the end of the session at concealed continues on page 4
SC uses Facebook to share candidate info Students can utilize the social networking site to view photos, platforms. By Sarah Lutz The Shorthorn staff
Instead of roaming the campus in search of campaign posters, for the first time students can check
Facebook to find out candidate platforms. The Facebook group, UT Arlington Spring 2009 Elections, includes each candidate’s photo and platform. Candidates’ election statements will appear on the Student Governance Web site, www.uta.edu/
studentgovernance , after their deadline of April 8, and elections will be April 20-21 in the University Center Palo Duro Lounge. An online ballot will include the photo, position running for and a 200-character tagline or slogan, but a link will in-
clude more information on the candidates’ platform. The ballot will only be available via computers in the UC Palo Duro Lounge during election days. Candidates can also write a 125-word statement as opposed to the elections continues on page 3
Ain’t Noise Pollution
The Shorthorn: Meghan Williams
Motion city soundtrack performs Saturday in the Maverick Activities Center. The Brandon Steadman Band, They Were Stars and The Last of the Ashfords opened for Motion City Soundtrack as part of Springfest 2009.
Motion City Soundtrack headlines Springfest 2009 She said she came to the festival strictly for the headliners and while Hannah Corley made space among the crowd’s energy didn’t match her own, she still enjoyed it. the mass of bodies to throw MCS played originals her hands in the air, shake her hips and sing along to waNt morE? like, “Everything is Alright” and “L.G.Fuad” and when several songs — all for the Page 3 the crowd demanded “one love of the pop-punk band • Coverage of more song,” the band reMotion City Soundtrack. sponded with an encore. The photography fresh- the intramural MCS ended its set with “The man joined about 500 peo- sports Future Freaks Me Out,” ple at the Springfest 2009 tournaments which the audience sang to music festival at the Mavonline when vocalist and guitarerick Activities Center on • Video of the ist Justin Pierre turned the Saturday night. The festivi- day’s events microphone to them. ties were originally planned • Photo gallery Like Corley, most confor the MAC west lawn but cert-goers came for the moved to the multipurpose headliners. Kevin Miller, room due to weather con22, and his group of friends from cerns. “It was so awesome,” Corley said fest continues on page 3 after dancing. By DuStIN L. DaNgLI The Shorthorn staff
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Justin Pierre, Motion city soundtrack lead singer, riles up the crowd Saturday in the Maverick Activities Center. The band wrapped up Springfest 2009 with its song “The Future Freaks Me Out.” Intramural sports and video game tournaments coincided with the concert.
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Winning fraternity and sorority teams each receive $2,000 prizes. By charLENE EgBE Contributor to The Shorthorn
The “Klash of the Greeks” step show brought Greek organization members from past and present together with an old school versus new school theme Saturday. The competition divided groups into fraternities and sororities. The winner in each category received a $2,000 prize. Bond Production Group, LLC, a group comprising UTA alumni, organized the event. “The purpose of this show is to bridge the gap between alumni and undergraduate Greeks,” said Lantis Roberts, Bond Production Group, LLC
member. This is the fourth “Klash of the Greeks” since its 2003 inception. Roberts said this year’s theme and location were different from the past. “This is the first time the event will be held on a university campus,” Roberts said. “It’s usually held at The Majestic Theatre in Dallas or in The Music Hall at Fair Park.” While waiting for the show to start, fraternity and sorority members strutted up and down the aisles while the disc jockey played old and new popular songs. The show started with local R&B group 3AM singing the national anthem. Then event host Keith Douglas made his way to the stage. Douglas interacted with the audience throughout the night, making jokes and lead-
Access to the university and related Web sites was unavailable Monday. By DuStIN L. DaNgLI The Shorthorn staff
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skyline High school sophomore taylor scarling, left, junior candace cooks, and sophomore charity Wallace, showed off their moves in the “Klash of the Greeks” Saturday in Texas Hall. The fraternity winner, Phi Beta Sigma, and the sorority winner, Sigma Gamma Rho, each took home a $2,000 prize.
ing the crowd in dance. At one point, he jumped off the stage to battle a kid in dance —
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Internet service was unavailable Monday evening 4:30-8 p.m. throughout the campus and Fort Worth Center. Technicians at the Fort Worth Center sent an e-mail to employees at the Office of Information Technology to explain what happened. “Outage Reported: We are currently having DNS (Domain Name Server) issues. All web pages hosted at uta.edu are impacted,” the e-mail read. “Technicians are aware of the
issue and are working to resolve it as quickly as possible.” Student assistant Allen Garcia said OIT received calls of the initial error that students couldn’t access the university Web site or related Web sites at 4:30 p.m., and Fort Worth Center technicians resolved the issue at 8 p.m. Garcia said OIT received calls at 8:15 p.m. that MyMav was still offline but later found out at 8:45 p.m. that MyMav was accessible. Technicians at the Fort Worth Center were not available for contact. DuStIN L. DaNgLI news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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Sociology senior Davi Sallee speaks with Arlington Hall residents about living with cerebral palsy, a brain disorder affecting motor skills as part of Don’t Diss My Disability on Friday. Arlington Hall resident assistants hosted the event to raise awareness for disabled students on campus.
Greek community members unite this week to participate in events to promote Greek Life. Greek Week started Monday with a kick-off barbeque and will end Friday with a Greek Awards luncheon and a tailgate party at the UTA baseball game. Three to four chapters combine to form a team, which competes against other teams in competitions throughout the week. Events include a philanthropy food sale, athletic field days and quizzes on facts about Greek chapters. The more events the teams attend, the more points it receives. This year, there are 28 chapters participating, making nine teams, said Robert-Thomas Jones, Greek Life and University Events program coordinator. Jones said the theme for Greek Week this year is “Real World,” and the teams are named after locations where the show “Real World” has been recorded. Mohsena Wahed, Delta Phi Omega president, said Greek Week is important for unity purposes. “It’s important to remember that just because you’re in your own fraternity or sorority, we’re all Greek and part of one big community,” Wahed said. “It’s good that we can use this week to get to know each other.” Jarrad Williams, Pi Kappa Alpha treasurer, said this year’s events seem a little more exciting than past years. “I’d say it’s up to the Greeks though to come out to make it fun,” Williams said.
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that occurred during a domestic disturbance at Centennial Court apartments, 819 Mitchell St.
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Promotions at Chipotle like free chips and guacamole are being considered for students who use their Mav Express cards. The location near UTA does not currently offer such a deal. Wednesday’s paper was unclear.
Warrant service – misdemeanor Police arrested a nonstudent at 12:56 a.m. at 1300 Mitchell St. Officers discovered the individual had active traffic warrants.
Disturbance Police responded at 3:21 a.m. to a loud noise disturbance at Centennial Court apartments, 709 Mitchell St. Officers located the resident responsible and issued a campus citation.
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Kevin Lorensen is the bassist for the Brandon Steadman Band. Lorensen’s name was misspelled in a photo cutline in Fridays paper.
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Intramural teams compete in Springfest tournaments The winning basketball, soccer and volleyball teams get $20 gift cards. by CaroLine baSiLe The Shorthorn staff
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Dallas-based band They Were Stars entertains the crowd Saturday in the Maverick Activities Center. The band sang songs off their upcoming album Own Your Atoms, releasing April 17.
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California were on their way home from Oklahoma when they heard the band would be playing at UTA. “They are the total package,� he said. The Last of the Ashfords played its rock set before MCS graced the stage. Many attendees said they didn’t know of the band, but the group’s high energy got the audience involved and excited. At one point, vocalist Skyler Seamans told drummer Chad Ford after a drum solo, “You were going so long, I didn’t know when you would
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former 75-words for the ballot. Student Congress has two positions on its executive board voted on by the entire student population — the top being SC president. The position has three candidates this year. SC presidential candidate Eleanor Khonje said she would like student organizations to see more money. The university has more than 300 organizations under the Student Governance and Organizations office. “I know student organizations do a great job of raising awareness on various things that are going on, not only on campus but
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“He had me laughing all night,� said Kheonda Eppenger, social work junior and first-time step show attendee. “He was definitely one of my highlights of the night.� The show also featured three exhibition groups. The Soul Steppers from Nichols Junior High School and the Classy
stop,� to which an audience member shouted, “That’s what she said.� Seamans and company got the crowd warmed up with their habit of jumping on things and Ford’s antics on the drums, which included double-teaming them with Seamans. “I dig the drummer,� undeclared freshman Vicki Luu said. “He’s awesome, and he rocked it out.� Rockwall natives They Were Stars were the second band to play and got the audience to crowd around the stage. In between pop-indie rock songs, vocalist Collin Cable would pause to promote the band and have a little fun with the audience. Cable hintwith various things that are going on in the world,� she said. “If we take care of our student organizations, in turn taking care of our students, that will basically pave the way to making UTA a great school.� SC presidential candidate Kent Long said he also wants SC to be more apparent to students but said he is running primarily on textbook affordability. “I want our university to actively pursue other options that are more affordable for students,� he said. “The tuition at universities is going up, and I think this is an opportunity where we could offer our students something that’s just a little bit cheaper for them.� SC presidential candidate Marjana Sarker said she would like to see more school spirit and help students who will be leaving Lady Steppers of Chi Lambda Sigma sorority from Skyline High School were the first two performances. The university’s Infiniti Dance Company group performed later on in the show. Between performances, the host and DJ worked in tandem, keeping the crowd alive. During one break, Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity members handed carnations to the women. The night ended with a final performance from 3AM. They sang two classic R&B songs a
ed that MCS was the climax, and his band was the foreplay. The university’s own Brandon Steadman Band opened the show to a smaller crowd of attendees who came on time. Architecture freshman Jocelyn Harty hadn’t heard of the band before but was impressed by its cover medley of other popular songs, like Lil Wayne’s “Lollipop.� Michael Taddesse, university events and Greek Life assistant director, said he was happy with the numbers. “I also think the people who attended really enjoyed the atmosphere, free food and great entertainment,� he said. DuStin L. DangLi news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
The stakes for the championship were high, and pressure was mounting. The score, tied at 18, increased pressure for both teams. As senior Jason Fleck watched his two-point shot slice through the net, he let out an exasperated scream. That triumphant yell echoed through the Maverick Activities Center court Saturday as the score became 20-18. Fleck made the winning shot for MAC Lovin’, one of 40 teams that competed in Springfest’s intramural athletic tournaments. Fleck was part of a 3-on-3 basketball team that defeated Phi Gamma Delta’s team for the championship. Winning teams received $20 University Bookstore gift cards. Twelve teams competed in the basketball tournament, and 14 volleyball and 14 soccer teams vied for championship titles. The intramural volleyball final saw Phi Gamma Delta lose to Asian Invasion in a heated best-of-three championship match.
Campus leaders aim to prevent alcohol abuse Survey: freshmen are less likely to binge drink at UTA than some other schools. by JuStin rainS The Shorthorn managing editor The Shorthorn: Holland Sanders
Marketing junior Broadrick Umeh is one of 69 students seeking office during spring 2009 Student Governance elections. Umeh and his competitors began campaigning at 5 p.m. Monday. A candidate forum on April 15 will lead to the polling on April 20 and 21 at the University Center Palo Duro Lounge.
the university soon. “I just want to talk about probably more college-specific job fairs and graduate school fairs,� she
said. “That’s probably what I want to work on most.�
cappella while the judges tabulated the scores. Eppenger said another highlight was watching the last group to compete, Phi Beta Sigma fraternity. “They were the best — hands down,� she said. “I knew they won before the judges even announced it.� The K&M M.O.B.S.T.A.S. of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity and the Pretty Pumas of Sigma Gamma Rho sorority won in each category. The two other
groups competing were Zeta Phi Beta sorority and Omega Psi Phi fraternity. Anthony Van Kline, Phi Beta Sigma member, said his team won because of hard work and determination. “We are an all-star team, and when it comes to stepping, we take it serious,� Van Kline said. “We practice hard and step hard.�
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The university’s incoming freshman engage in “high-risk� behavior, including binge drinking, less often than a group composed of students from 120 universities in the same age group studied for 10 years by the Journal of American College Health. Student Affairs Vice President Frank Lamas said 33.6 percent of UTA students who participated in an optional university survey said they had taken part in “at-risk behaviors� at least once the year before. Comparatively, the study by the Journal for American College Health showed that 44.4 percent of those interviewed had partaken in binge drinking within two weeks of the survey. “We are committed to limiting the role alcohol plays in our student’s lives,� Lamas said at a press con-
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ference. Lamas spoke on campus as part of a “Those Who Host Lose the Most� campaign press conference in the University Center’s Palo Duro Lounge. The campaign is a partnership between 10 community groups, including Mothers Against Drunk Driving, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and the Alliance on Underage Drinking. The campaign’s goal is “designed to raise awareness of dangers and legal ramifications of providing alcohol to individuals under the age of 21,� according to the group’s Web site www.thosewhohost.org. He outlined campus programs in place to both understand students’ drinking habits and to provide alternative activities on campus. “You can look at all the national statistics in the world, but you need to know where you are, whether you are above or below [those statistics],�
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The annual observation called for people across the globe to shut off their lights Saturday from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Two spotlights were on the band for the hour during the band’s set. Seth Ressl, university events director, said Earth Hour and Springfest coincidentally fell on the same day the last two years. “Last year, we held Springfest on the same day and didn’t know it was Earth Hour,� he said. “This year we [Ressl and University Events and Greek Life assistant director Michael Taddesse] noticed there was more publicity for the event and thought it was a good thing to observe, especially on this campus.� Taddesse said Earth Hour was a welcome event on campus as the university amps its sustainability methods. “There was a big buzz in Dallas-Fort Worth about it, and I’m glad we brought it here,� he said. “And if it happens on the same day next spring, we’ll look into doing it again.�
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Sophomore and team member Hai Pham said he felt blessed to have such a devoted team. “Any time there is volleyball, we’re here,� he said. “It’s a way to develop friendships and maintain our health.� Santana defeated FC Cochin 9-2 for the tournament’s soccer title. Team member Giles DSilva, a graduate student, said it felt good to win. “This is our fourth tournament to play in,� he said. “Any chance we find to play, we go for it. Intramurals are great for participation and encouraging activity on campus.� Drew Barfield, intramural sports assistant director, said while not every team showed, the tournaments played out well. “All of the tournaments were great,� he said. “Volleyball and basketball were highly competitive with very skilled players.� The athletic tournaments were held in conjunction with Springfest 2009. After a forecast of cold weather, the outdoor events, including the soccer match and concert, were moved to various locations in the MAC.
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uta spORts CalendaR Wednesday Men’s tennis vs. Texas A&M Corpus Christi Time: 2 p.m. Place: Corpus Christi Baseball vs. Texas Christian Time: 6:30 p.m. Place: Fort Worth Men’s track at Texas Relays Time: All day Place: Austin Thursday Men’s track at Texas Relays Time: All day Place: Austin
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Baseball Standings Team Southeastern Louisiana Texas State UTA UTSA Northwestern State Lamar Sam Houston State Central Arkansas McNeese State Nicholls State Stephen F. Austin Texas A&M Corpus Christi
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Softball Standings Team Texas State Nicholls State McNeese State UTSA UTA Stephen F. Austin Sam Houston State Central Arkansas Texas A&M Corpus Christi Southeastern Louisiana Northwestern State
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Overall 25-12 23-11 17-19 16-17 14-17 18-19 14-15 16-20 14-25 13-19 4-27
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Men take first, women place second Despite adverse weather conditions, many UTA runners qualify for regionals By CORy aRmstROng Contributor to The Shorthorn
Temperatures dropped to the 30s and wind gusts reached more than 20 miles per hour, but the men’s and women’s track and field teams performed well at the 33rd annual UTA Bobby Lane Invitational. The men’s team scored 147.50 points overall, winning the meet. The women’s team came in second with 92.25 points behind Southern Methodist. Even with the weather conditions, both men and women’s teams continued to qualify runners for the NCAA Regional meet in May. “It really was the worst conditions you could have on the track,” said John Sauerhage, track and field head coach. “It’s tough on those kids to run in those conditions.” The men and women both won the 4x100-meter relay with a time of 40.46 and 47.12 respectively. Cordero Gray, men’s 4x100 meter relay member, qualified for regionals in the 200, posting a time of 21.34. He also placed second in the 100 (10.58), behind UTA sprinter Jarid Vaughn (10.47). Vaughn’s time qualified him for regionals. Gray said he is ready for the next meet at the Texas Relays and the upcoming competition. “We’re going to try to break the school record,” Gray said. “I think A&M has the fastest time in the nation right now, so I’m looking forward to them.” First place medals for the men went to Idilio Campos in the 800 (1:54.58), Isiah Clements with a 2.05 meters high jump and a two-way tie in the pole vault at 4.55 meters for
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Doxie Thomson, foreground, and Kimberly Strong, background, compete in the 100-meter hurdles race during the Bobby Lane Invitational on Saturday at Maverick Stadium. The men’s team came in first place overall in the event, with the women coming in second behind Southern Methodist.
Wade Hayes. Caroline Erlingson posted a personal best in the challenging weather conditions, running 4:40:35 in the 1,500, enough to give her third place in the event. She also placed fifth in the 800. “I really like the temperature, because I prefer running in the cold weather,” she said. “Hopefully without wind I can run faster.” Jasmine Walls also gave UTA a point boost, scoring third place in the 100 (11.93) and second in the 200
(24.03). The women’s team also did well in field events. Andie Guerra jumped 5.41 meters in the long jump, earning her third place. Also in third was Sammy Nash, pole vaulting 3.20 meters and in the women’s high jump, Ryan Green tied three other jumpers at 1.70 meters. Looking ahead to the next meet, men and women’s distance coach Jody Broccoli-Hickey said it will be doing more of the same. “As the season progresses, the
quantity goes down, the quality goes up,” he said. “When that happens they will get stronger.” Sauerhage is looking further ahead, gearing everything toward the meet in Nacogdoches. “Getting ready for the conference championships is the main goal,” he said. “We are very much a conference team. our goal is to do well at the conference meet.” CORy aRmstROng sports-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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he said. Lamas also cited the Maverick Activities Center, on campus concerts and speakers as ways students can participate on campus without alcohol. “It all comes down to students making good choices,” he said. “Learning you can have a lot of fun making positive, healthy choices.” Lt. Doug Mitchell of the Carrollton Police Department reminded those in attendance that alcohol laws were designed to punish not only offenders, but also those who know the offense is taking place. Penalties for these offenses include a year in
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around 11 p.m. Committee Chairman Tommy Merritt denied his request and kept the bill as pending. Sen. Jeff Wentworth, R-San Antonio, filed an identical bill in the Senate. Wentworth’s bill has been referred to the Senate State Affairs committee, but no action has been taken yet. If passed, the bill would allow Concealed Handgun License holders to carry on campus. Don Mills, TCU’s student affairs vice chancellor, spoke against the bill at the House Public Safety Committee meeting. “It’s a little hard to say that a society in general and a college campus are the same,” he said. Mills was concerned about the impulse control part of a student’s brain, which isn’t fully developed until age 25. While it doesn’t oppose the bill outright, the UT System, doesn’t support the bill either. “The ability of persons to carry concealed hand-
the county jail, a $4,000 fine or a combination of the two. “If you know someone brought beer to your party, your house or your dorm room, you are negligent,” Mitchell said. But the consequences of underage drinking do not stop at the legal repercussions. Dr. David Smith, trauma medical director at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth, said alcohol limits the ability of the brain to mature during peak development years. “If you want to go to college or graduate school, you need both learning and a good memory,” he said. “Alcohol inhibits both.” Justin Rains news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
stay CuRRent Wentworth’s Bill: SB 1164 Driver’s Bill: HB 1893 To follow the bills go to: http://www.capitol.state. tx.us/
guns into this mixed community of persons and ideas, with varied levels of maturity and stressors, has the real potential of increasing the risks to students, faculty and staff,” the UT System said in a statement. Kristin Sullivan, Media Relations assistant vice president, said UTA supports the UT System position and has no other comment at this time. Some of those who testified at the hearing included National Rifle Association state liaison Tara Mica; Merily Keller, from the Texas Suicide Prevention council; and LeTourneau University President Dale A. Lunsford. Several students from around Texas spoke, both for and against the initiative. None were from UTA. BRyan BastiBle news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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A clown’s bust made of glass is one of many pieces that will show at the annual glass art sale.
Glass objects sit ready to be packed Monday at the Studio Arts Center before the annual glass art sale.
Auction pieces for the annual glass art sale include pieces from beginning, intermediate, advanced and kiln-formed glass courses.
Art of Glass Annual sale offers works from undergraduate and graduate students
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ifteen people had gathered by the time Matthew Patterson finished his glass blowing demonstration March 23, which ended with the work in pieces on the ground after black powder caused the glass to fall apart. “Blowing glass is one of the only art forms that truly engages an audience,” Patterson said. “Hopefully the demonstration will go better Wednesday.” The glass blowing teaching assistant will perform live demonstrations during the annual glass art sale and auction, which begins at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the Studio Arts center on Davis Street. Shoppers can buy pieces from $5 to $3,000. Patterson has been a part of the glass art sale for the past few years. During this year’s demonstration, he will create a piece, Archaic Vessel V, inspired by a classicalshaped vase excavated from an archeological dig site. The sculpture is dipped into a bucket of water, creating cracks in the glass to make it look like an ancient artifact. Other students will help Patterson during Wednesday’s live demonstration. The sculpture will take about an hour and a half to complete. “The demonstration is totally a team effort,” Patterson said. “I couldn’t do it without them.” Glass art professor David Keens said that since the Master of Fine Arts program began in fall 2007, Patterson has had a tremendous impact on the overall glass program.
“Graduate students transform everything. They change the way advanced students work and the way they look at the development of their work,” Keens said. “It is not the same program it was two years ago.” Fine art senior David Ricks has worked long hours to quickly reach advanced classes in his second semester working with glass. He has gone into the studio at 5 a.m. and worked with graduate students brave enough to let him help. Ricks has labored every day to learn the trade. “It’s like a sport,” he said. “It is so physically demanding. All of the hard work makes you sweat. That is why I like it so much.” The art sale includes pieces by graduate and undergraduate students, ranging from beginners to advanced glass blowers. Thousands of people come to the show throughout the day, and the event has grown over the years. “The preparation is all year-round for these guys,” Keens said, who will also auction some of his works. “It is a big deal.” Keens encourages his students to sell their work instead of holding on to it. He said they should focus on doing better work in the future. “They have to keep moving forward and not hang onto things they have done in the past,” he said. The silent auction runs until 1 p.m., featuring works from Keens, graduate students and visiting glass artists Justin Ginsberg and Martin Janecky.
“It’s really a good time to see how glass is made,” Ginsberg said. “There will be a lot of interesting work that most people don’t think of when they think of glass like figurative work and large-scale sculptures. The potential of the material is limitless.” The money raised will go toward the students participating and buying new equipment and materials for the glass program. Without the facility’s tools, students are limited to what they can When and Where make. “Most universities are When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. using equipment that is 20 or Wednesday The silent auction ends 30 years old,” Ginsberg said. at 1 p.m. “The art sale has allowed UTA Where: Studio Arts Center, to have, by far, the nicest and 810 S. Davis St. most state-of-the-art facility in the country.” Keens has art displayed in major museums and galleries throughout the United States and permanent collections in Kyoto, Japan. He recently put in an installation at the northpark YMcA in Fort Worth with large, multicolored glass disks hanging in the front lobby. Kegan Sandoval features-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
“Blowing glass is one of the only art forms that truly engages an audience.” Matthew Patterson, graduate teaching assistant
Above: Glass senior Rachel Haynes polishes her cane rollup piece, a cup made up of multiple string-like layers, for the annual glass art sale on Wednesday at the Studio Arts Center. Left: Graduate teaching assistant Matthew Patterson, right, and glass professor David Keens prepare pieces Monday for the VIP glass art sale at the Studio Arts Center. Patterson and other students will demonstrate glass blowing for university officials on Tuesday. The auction and sale will open to the public at 9 p.m. Wednesday.
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