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Professors discussed ways to reduce scholastic dishonesty in a meeting on Wednesday. By CarolINE BasIlE The Shorthorn staff
University faculty members wonder if adding an honor code will increase education standards. In the 2007-’08 academic year, the university handled 218 scholastic dishonesty referrals, an increase from 110 in the 2006-’07 year. Dur-
ing its February meeting, the UTA’s Academy of Distinguished Teachers expressed interest in researching the concept. Organizational behavior professor Jim Quick said the purpose is to help ensure that students’ work — like essays, research and papers — is original. In the academy’s Wednesday meeting, Mary Lynn Crow, education professor and chairwoman, presented research from various universities with honor codes in
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The economic crisis affects students as much as anyone, and business students are learning how. University business professors have made adjustments to classroom lessons to apply information about the economic crisis. Several business professors said the economic crisis is causing major changes in the economic climate and in strategies used in any field. They’ve begun discussing these changes and ideas to come with their classes. They said they noticed a rise in student interest. Economics senior lecturer Jane Himarios said she brought a lot of supplemental material to her money and banking course to help teach. She added items to her syllabus, including changes in investment banking and what assets should be saved for the future.
place, including the University of California system, indicating that students who are dishonest in college are more likely to engage in fraud and theft in their careers. Crow said the academy is only looking into the idea of an honor code and nothing is scheduled to change or be added to current policy. “We want to clarify for students so they understand what individual professors want,” she said. “We want academic continues on page 3
Attendees complained smoking survey results were altered to favor a campus tobacco ban. By JohNathaN sIlvEr Contributor to The Shorthorn
Attendees at a tobacco-free forum Thursday accused the Tobacco Free Campus Initiative committee of creating biased survey questions about tobacco usage to get desired results, siding with other agendas and not having a legitimate argument for changing the current policy. Criminology graduate student Donna Salazar has smoked for 45
whEN aND whErE What: Final Tobacco Free Campus Initiative forum When: noon-1 p.m. Monday Where: University Center Palo Duro Lounge
years and said it hasn’t inhibited her ability to function. “You go to conference, you go to Washington, D.C., you go to a project and you find smokers huddled outside somewhere in the cold around the ashtray establishing long-term, smoking continues on page 3
She said large parts of her most up-to-date textbook, published in 2009, are already obsolete. “All of the money and banking texts are being rewritten,” Himarios said. Marketing assistant professor Fernando Jaramillo said he teaches students about the importance of sales in this climate. “We talk about issues like how you can employ sales strategies to convince people to continue doing business with you, even during a time of crisis,” he said. Jaramillo said value is critical in customers’ decisions, and the market has to move from a mindset of telling a customer about a product to selling its value. The crisis creates challenges and opportueconomy continues on page 3
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Center for Innovation moves forward Supporters speak at the ceremony for the UTA-Chamber of Commerce collaboration. By ErIka rIzo Contributor to The Shorthorn
The Arlington Technology Incubator, renamed the Center for Innovation during a ceremony
Thursday afternoon, is the latest step in developing a Tier One university in North Texas, said U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, and U.S. Rep. Joe Barton, RArlington. Wes Jurey, Arlington Chamber of Commerce president, said the center, jointly managed by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce
and the university, represents the innovation necessary to serve as a catalyst for technology-based economic development and will enable Arlington to remain competitive in a globally integrated marketplace. Hutchison and Barton have supported the project since it was incubator continues on page 3
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Power outage affects more than 1,400 The Shorthorn: Chris Hudson
CoNstruCtINg awarENEss uta carpenter ubaldo Hinojos holds up a wooden cutout of a woman while Lynn Honea, another UTA carpenter, pounds it into the ground near the University Center mall Thursday afternoon. The cutouts are adorned with informative plaques and are being erected to distribute information for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
The UTA Bookstore closed early, and local residences were left without electricity. By JasoN JoyCE The Shorthorn staff
High winds and a damaged power distribution line were the two factors behind Thursday’s power outage that left more than
1,400 in Arlington, including at least seven campus locations without power for at least an hour, said officials with the electric delivery company Oncor. The outage left students and staff in those locations without power between about 4:30 p.m. and 5:45 p.m., according to unioutage continues on page 6
CausE aND EFFECt High winds contributed to the university’s partial power outage. North Texas wildfires caused in part by high winds were the cause for haze in Arlington and Forth Worth skies, according to the Associated Press.
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The International Student Organization hosts its Global Extravaganza from 7 to 9 p.m. today in the University Center Bluebonnet Ballroom. ISO adviser Julie Holmer said Global Extravaganza will provide an array of impressive cultural performances, ranging from song and dance to drama and stand-up comedy. Cultural exhibits will be open for viewing during the event. The talent show gives international students an opportunity to share their cultures and traditions through music, dance and drama. Rena Janarthanan, Fine Arts Society of India member, will perform the golden lotus dance with three other members, and said she is happy to bring cultural awareness to the university students. Dhvanit Dave said he will represent India by performing Bhangra — an Indian dance with a stick — with 11 other students.
Art Exhibition — Rimer Cardillo and Darryl Lauster: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., The Gallery at UTA. Free. For information, contact Patricia Healy at 817-272-5658 or phealy@uta.edu. Guest Piano Recital: 1 p.m., Irons Recital Hall. Free. For information, contact the Music Department at 817-272-3471 or music@uta.edu. Structural Engineering Challenges in New Reactor Safety: 1:30-2:30 p.m., 105 Nedderman Hall. Free. For information, contact Albert Tong at 817-2722297 or tong@uta.edu. Estrogens and Mitochondrial Protections — Mechanisms and Consequences: 2:30-3:30 p.m., 114 Chemistry Research Building. Free. For information, call 817-272-3171. Planetarium Show — “Ice Worlds”: 4-5 p.m., Chemistry and Physics Building. Tickets are $5 for adults, $4 for children and seniors, $3 for faculty, staff and alumni, and $2 for UTA students. For information, contact Levent Gurdemir at 817-272-0123 or planetarium@ uta.edu. Planetarium Show — “Bad Astronomy”: 5-6 p.m., Chemistry and Physics Building. Tickets are $5 for adults, $4 for children and seniors, $3 for faculty, staff and alumni, and $2 for UTA students. For information, contact Levent Gurdemir at 817-272-0123 or planetarium@uta.edu. Movie Night — “October Sky”: 6-8:30 p.m., Chemistry and Physics Building. Tickets $2. For information, contact Levent Gurdemir at 817-272-1183 or planetarium@uta.edu.
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Scholarship dinner to honor incoming UTA freshmen The ceremony will include a four-piece quartet and a speech from the provost. BY CHARLENE EGBE Contributor to The Shorthorn
The Office of Undergraduate Recruitment hosts the President’s Scholarship Dinner tonight. The dinner will honor incoming freshmen awarded the President’s Charter Scholarship or the Honors Distinc-
Ravuru applied as an international student to UTA with a 3.94 grade point average and SAT score of 1940, which he said he earned on the first try. Although he was accepted at Texas A&M and Georgia Tech, Ravaru chose UT Arlington. “I chose UTA because it will give me the best research opportunities,” Ravuru said. He said knowing he’ll receive a scholarship also impacts his selection process.
WEDNESDAY Injured person — medical assist Police were called at 9:18 a.m. to provide medical assistance at the Fine Arts building, 700 W. Greek Row Drive. The responding officer found a student having a seizure and provided medical assistance until paramedics arrived. The student declined further medical assistance.
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Vehicle burglary Police responded at 11:27 a.m. to investigate a report of a burglary of two vehicles in Lot 25, 1315 S. Fielder Road.
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Ravuru has been a student at Lynbrook High School in San Jose, California the past four months. He lived in Singapore for 10 years prior, where he attended secondary school and became the president of his school’s debating society, information technology club and executive council. Ravuru said one of the things he misses about Singapore was his familiarity with the surroundings.
“I practically knew every nook and corner,” Ravuru said. He said he misses his friends but looks forward to the college experience. “I’m excited about dorm life, living away from my parents and studying at my own pace,” Ravuru said. “I won’t have to worry about Mom coming in and saying, ‘Lights off at 10.’ ” CHARLENE EGBE news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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Additional call box spot for Ransom Hall under review A Student Congress resolution calling for this will be voted on during the April 21 meeting. BY Jason JoYCe The Shorthorn staff
A resolution under consideration in Student Congress would add a police call box outside Ransom Hall’s west entrance if approved later this month. Resolution author Marcia Martinez became concerned with the lack of lighting outside the building’s north walkway at night. But right after introducing the resolution, the university improved the building’s exterior lights, she said. SC’s Community Affairs Committee amended the resolution to ask for the call box installation. Martinez said it would help make the campus safer for students working in Ransom Hall or passing by after dark. “I’d like for students to feel safer on campus at night,” she said. “And I think a visible call box would help if students knew there was some way that police assistance was readily available.” Assistant Chief Rick Gomez said the department is always
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resolution 09-04 Who turned out the lights? Proposes that an emergency call box be placed at Ransom Hall.
open to the idea, but it would require more study. “We would have to evaluate the need for adding another call box by physically inspecting the area and looking at the distance between the west side of Ransom Hall and the nearest call box,” he said. Ransom Hall is open 24 hours, which was a factor in Martinez’s choice, she said. “It’s more likely students would seek out a location that was occupied if they had an emergency, so Ransom makes sense,” she said. She said she’s open to suggestions on the box’s location. SC President Travis Boren said three call boxes are near Ransom Hall’s north side, but none are on the south side. SC is expected to debate the resolution at their April 21 general body meeting. Jason JoYCe news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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founded in 2002. “One of my missions, to all of us, should be to have more Tier One universities in our state — three is not enough,” Hutchison said. She said UTA, UT-Dallas and The University of North Texas are considered ready to take that next step. She said part of that next step is initiating more research. “Research is good for our university, our students, for recruiting great faculty and great economic development tools,” she said. “So important — for every dollar we bring in ... we get $3 in economic development and creation of jobs.” The center has prompted UTA to focus more on research by securing more than $250 million to enhance the university’s capabilities in areas like nanotechnology and bioengineering, Hutchinson said. Barton said the $250 million will translate into tens of billions of dollars in investment, wealth creation, jobs and to create an economic future for many people. “UTA’s Center for Renewable Energy has invented a nanofuel injector that can process biofuels faster than anything on the market,” Hutchison said. “This is just one example of the many that I look forward to seeing.” President James Spaniolo couldn’t attend the event, but Provost Donald Bobbitt gave a speech on his behalf.
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Wes Jury, President and CEO of Arlington Chamber of Commerce, engages in conversation with Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchinson, R-Texas, on Thursday at the Center for Innovation at Arlington. Senator Hutchinson spoke at a ceremony unveiling the name change from Arlington Technology Incubator to the Center for Innovation at Arlington.
Bobbitt said a partnership between the university and the Arlington Chamber of Commerce is important and that they could not have accomplished creating the center without Hutchison and Barton’s assistance. “Within the UT System schools, we are now No. 2 for research and No. 4 among state public research universities,” Bobbitt said. “We are working on becoming the next major research university that Arlington and Texas needs.” Former Arlington mayor and former director of the Arlington Tech-
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lasting, important relationships,” she said. “This is something we take away from the campus when you ban smoking.” Salazar challenged the legitimacy of the committee’s survey results. “Another problem with your survey — that survey can be taken repeatedly,” she said. “So they take the survey, they delete the cookies and they go and take the survey over and over and over again.” Vinodh Valluri, environmental science graduate student, and Salazar agreed on implementing designated smoking areas. “There are students who are wellversed that diseases like cancer are caused by smoking,” Valluri said. Jean Hood, Human Resources vice president, listened to 14 people argue their case in 100 Nedderman Hall. “Today’s forum was very useful to be able to hear input from faculty, a community member and some students and staff about their opposition to moving to a tobacco-free campus,” she said. Current university guidelines prohibit smoking within 50 feet of build-
ities, he said. Organizations look for people who cost less and have the necessary skills to do the job, but unemployment creates more competition in the job market. He said not enough is done in the classroom or in business school, and priority should be placed on the students, like helping them get in and get through school. Jaramillo said that next semester, he will emphasize teaching how to succeed during a crisis. Students must learn how to build strong work performance while in college, he said. David Mack, assistant dean for program development in the College of Business and Goolsby Leadership Academy director, said he teaches his students about business leadership. Companies keeping employees during a crisis turn out better in the long run, though they may be tempted to let go of the high-paid workers, he said. Mack said in addition to teaching, he manages 40 insurance agencies. He has five direct employees who employ a combined 110 more. He said businesses have to have one of two conversations with their employees — either they need to take lower pay to keep their jobs or become more efficient for the same pay. Work that used to get 10 new customers might only get three in this market, so people have to work harder, Mack said. He said he spends 20 minutes at the beginning of each class discussing current events. Information systems senior Lynn Sellanga said she is preparing to graduate, and it’s not easy to find a job.
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a strong academic policy so a student’s degree means something.” While the university does not have a severe problem with academic dishonesty cases, there are always ways to improve on the standards already in place, said Frank Lamas, Student Affairs vice president.
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Criminology graduate student Donna Salazar voices her opinion at an open forum hosted by the Tobacco Free Campus Initiative committee Thursday at Nedderman Hall. Discussion was lead by committee member Jean Hood, human resources vice president, who accepted feedback from attendees on a proposed campus-wide ban on tobacco use.
ing entrances. “We will prepare a recommendation by the end of the semester that will go to President [James] Spaniolo,” Hood said. She expects the proposal to be discussed by Spaniolo and his cabinet of vice presidents. The committee will hold one more forum from noon to 1 p.m. Monday
at the University Center Palo Duro Lounge. As the university remains undecided about its latest tobacco policy changes, Dallas plans to enact smoking bans in indoor public places today.
Accounting freshman Kelechi Ajike said an honor code wouldn’t stop someone from cheating or fabricating course work. “It’s not necessarily going to change anything,” he said. “People are going to cheat if they want to cheat.” Student Conduct director Heather Snow said the current Academic Dishonesty Policy wouldn’t change, but an honor code would educate students about ethical standards for their work.
Crow said the academy believes it will establish a culture of integrity at the university, and that having a code will help establish a positive identity. “Adding an honor code is the best thing to be preventive and proactive in providing resources that help students do the right thing,” Quick said. “And we’re looking into different ways of doing that.”
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nology Incubator Richard Greene was part of starting the center in 2002. He said it was great to see the project continue to expand and have great results. “The partnership is meeting expectations, and it is a very good project for the university and community,” he said. “This shows the commitment to continue to support and the relationship between UTA and working well.”
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CoMMon student ConCerns • Future jobs • If school will help them • Paying for school • Managing in this environment • How to network Source: David Mack, assistant dean for program development in the College of Business and Goolsby Leadership Academy director
“Jobs are becoming scarce, and the only way to get by is to make yourself more marketable,” she said. She said she came to the U.S. from Kenya for college when she was 19 and plans to return home after completing an internship, but she hasn’t found one yet. Economics professor Roger Meiners said he spends more time talking about current events than before. He said he has students pursuing a master’s in business administration who have lost their jobs. Meiners said he spends time in class talking about why the recession happened, why policy makers in Washington take certain actions, and how those actions influence the economy and will get it moving again. Organizational behavior professor Jim Quick said he focuses on the recession’s psychological effects in his classroom. He said he talks about possible effects of executive stress, which can lead to either more productivity or more homicide and suicide. “The lesson to learn is to have resources set aside for a rainy day,” he said. “Because there is always a rainy day.”
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Elected to Stand, not Sit Student Congress needs to speak up about campus gun policy
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Student leaders at universities across Texas have taken positions on the concealed carry on campus bills being debated in Austin this session. On our campus, they have taken no stance at all. Our student voice on campus should be represented in Austin on this issue. Student Congress is doing a disservice to the student community by keeping quiet. By not taking a clear position, they are playing it safe and not being the leaders we elected them to be. Senate Bill 1164 and House Bill 1893 would allow Concealed Handgun License holders to carry guns on campus. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, a license applicant must be at least 21 years old, undergo a background check and take a training course that includes a live EDITORIAL demonstration by the ROUNDUP applicant at a range, The issue: Student leaders from among other requireseveral Texas universiments. ties took positions on The House Public bills for concealed handguns on campus, Safety Committee but UTA student leaders listened to a long did not. forum March 30 in We suggest: which legislators, Student Congress student leaders and should take a stand on the matter and better citizens debated inform students about the issue, but left the issue. it pending in committee until April 8, when it passed 5-3. The beginning stages are the best time to speak out on the issue. If SC gets behind an idea now, it has the potential to sway the vote in Austin and develop a stronger backing if the bills advance in the process. The issue hasn’t been brought up in SC meetings, and no resolutions have been passed or discussed. In February, SC attended the UT System Student Advisory Council, which comprises two student representatives from each of the 15 UT System schools. They meet three times a year and then present their recommendations to the UT System Board of Regents. SC President Travis Boren said the organization has no plans to take action, but if called upon to do so, SC will be prepared to handle it. He said SC wouldn’t want to represent a single opinion in Austin because of the strong stances on both sides of the issue. Although SC hasn’t explored the matter, an external affairs council was made to keep SC informed about happenings in the city and state legislature. This means that some strides are being made to stay informed about what’s happening elsewhere. Council members visited the Legislature on April 1 to learn what’s being talked about. SC represents the student body on many other issues and, because this one is especially important, they should find out what the students think and take a definitive stance to present to Austin. At the Austin forum, the UT-San Antonio chapter of College Republicans, the UTAustin chapter of Young Conservatives of Texas and representatives of the UT-Austin student community spoke on the subject. The UTA chapter of the College Republicans haven’t gone to Austin, but will make efforts to solidify their stance through an “empty holster” protest on campus in a few weeks in favor of the bills. If lawmakers don’t know what students want, they can’t make a sound decision — and partisan organizations are making their way south to voice their opinions. SC needs to better represent UTA and not just settle for a few interest groups putting words in their mouths.
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y feet hurt and I wanted to sit down. If the metal bleachers weren’t so cold, and the guys behind me weren’t threatening to poke me with a pitchfork, I probably would have. “Don’t sit down,” my then girlfriend hissed at me. “And don’t leave early. You’ll get booed.” Texas A&M was playing UT-Austin during its once-a-year “maroon-out” game in November 2004,
and my Aggie girlfriend got tickets to the game for my birthday. The fans in the student section are obligated to stand the entire game — yelling chants that in any other setting, would get you punched square in the nose. Texas A&M takes its school spirit seriously, as do a slew of other universities. USC, UCLA, Duke, Penn State, Notre Dame, Ohio
State, Oklahoma and Michigan top the scientific and authoritative list I compiled from Googling “most spirited colleges.” Once part of the Texas A&M system, UTA has changed names since it was established in 1895. Now part of the UT System, UTA boasts about half the school spirit — and enrollment numbers — as its sister school in Austin. The university has undergone major re-branding since President James Spaniolo’s arrival in February 2004. Four years ago UTA barely registered any blips on the school spirit radar; today a new logo and mascot adorn clothing and bumper stickers, making the school more marketable to our image-driven generation. Earlier this semester, the UT System Board of Regents approved a state of the art $73 million special MARK BAUER events center that will house the men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball teams. Once completed, many believe the building will be a good recruitment tool, able to draw talented athletes that otherwise might turn up their noses to UTA — despite the school’s proven winning history. UTA also does all right academically. The race between other universities in North Texas to become a Tier One school, among the likes of Penn State, Duke, Cornell, Notre Dame, UT-Austin, Ohio, Texas A&M, etc., proves the university is on the right track. UTA doesn’t burst at the seams with pride. Maybe we’re still a little reluctant to boast about our campus as we drive through it on Cooper Street (everyone knows the best looking spots are in the middle of campus anyway). But I sense a little bit of spirit in the administration, and if we’re lucky, maybe the student population will eventually pick up on it too. Just promise that, if we ever reinstate the football program, it will be OK to sit down at a game.
— Mark Bauer is a journalism junior and assistant news editor at The Shorthorn
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A Wheel Problem Student emphasizes the misuse of handicapped parking shouldn’t be tolerated by campus officials
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s a senior student of this fine accredited school, I am ashamed of a predicament that is plaguing our parking lots. Whether you want to classify this dilemma as an epidemic of moral irresponsibility, an accepted social faux pas or just plain laziness, it must be addressed. For the past few semesters, day after day, as I sit on the benches outside the Business Building, I am perturbed by the number of students who feel that the front-row handicapped spaces are their own personal, reserved VIP parking spots. I am not referring to those who are legitimately using the allotted parking spots. I am referring to the crafty, soulless individuals who wait in their cars, watching for the parking security officer to drive away before they saunter effortlessly from their cars to the building. I agree that to be handicapped, you need not be unable to walk. I am proposing that not every person who parks in the reserved spots is actually deserving
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sented. If each handicapped student was of the privilege. Last week, I watched a student in a issued a distinct sticker, the posers could wheelchair wheel his way to class from no longer place Grandma’s handicapped a faraway parking spot because every decal in the window and dash inside to class. handicapped space was taken. Maybe increased regulation Perhaps UTA has a large handiisn’t the answer. At the very capped student population, and least, students need to raise the solution is to provide more awareness that stealing parkhandicapped spaces. I don’t being from the handicapped is lieve this is the case. If the not only unacceptable but also abuse of the spaces could be despicable. Only when tolereradicated, the problem would ance of this crime is abolished be solved. and awareness is raised will we I propose that the Parking begin to embark upon a new Office tackle the issue head-on. era where lazy students cannot Because the parking lot is for students, every car must obtain ANDREA BECKMAN misuse handicapped parking spaces. a parking sticker. Those who If these dishonest students wish to park in student handicapped spaces ought to have a unique are so quick to cheat at something like parking — what else are they cheating on? sticker. This solution could be accomplished One can only speculate. if the Parking Office administered such stickers after proper paperwork was pre— Andrea Beckman is a finance senior
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If you’re tired of all talk and no action/change on campus vote Eleanor Khonje President. She’ll get the job done!
Tutor needed for seventh grade algebra twice a week. Will be paid for service. Contact 817-845-3181 if interested.
Need Privacy? Arlington Central Apts., Newly remodeled. Granite countertops, stainless appliances, access gate, laundry on prop. water pd, 1 & 2 BR. Walk to UTA, from $450 (817)860-3691
PAID EGG DONORS for up to 9 donations + Expenses. N/smokers, ages 18-29, SAT>1100/ACT>24GPA>3.0 info@eggdonorcenter.com
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EMPLOYMENT Childcare Babysitter needed for 9 mo. old. Salary and hours negotiable (817)368-7331
Hiring immediately for summer and beyond! Nice family looking for energetic, creative, focused & fun young woman to work w/ our lovely daughter w/ disabilities. Exp. preferred but will train, pt or ft, flex hrs. Very close to UTA. You will work w/ other fantastic UTA students. $10/hr. Call for interview Mr & Mrs Phillips (817) 265-6009
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Personals Vote Nelly Lopez for UTA ambassador #23 April 20th and 21st in the UC GO GREEN! Vote Hillary Green for UTA Ambassador and Science Sentator on April 20th & 21st in the UC! GO GREEN! HEYY MAVERICKS!!! Vote Toni A. for Ms. UTA! Voting begins April 20th and 21st in Palo Duro Lounge! Peace. Love. Mavericks! Vote Eleanor Khonje for Student Congress President! She’ll move UTA further! Her passion to impact is unequivocal. CHECK THIS GIRL OUT! Aaron Resendez for Student Service Free Advisory Committee Rep! Tuition fees spent where it counts! Vote Omara Rosales for Mr. UTA. April 20-21 Vote Shannon Leidlein for UTA Ambassador!! Be a Shan Fan!Elections April 20th and 21st! Bring your student ID! BE A SHAN FAN! Vote Shannon Leidlein for UTA Ambasador! Elections April 20th and 21st!! Don’t forget your student ID! YARI for BUSINESS SENATOR & AMBASSADOR!!! Vote Yari for Business Senator Place #1!!! Vote Yari for UTA Ambassador Place #3!!!
HIRING STUDENTS Now hiring students to read government flood maps for banks. No experience necessary. Competitive starting wages. Part-time a.m. and p.m. shifts available.
Great Experience Apply in person. LPS Flood Services. 1521 N. Cooper St. 4th floor Arl, TX 76011 (817)548-7128. Make up to $75 taking online surveys. www.cashtospend.com
The Shorthorn is currently accepting applications for the following positions for the Summer & Fall Semesters; • Reporter • Ad Sales Rep • Sports Reporter • Photographer • Editorial Cartoonist • Illustrator • Graphic Artist • Copy Editor • Page Designer • Ad Artist • Online Assistant • Columnist Get a job description and an application TODAY! Student Publications Dept. University Center, lower level. Also available online at: www.TheShorthorn.com All are paid positions for UTA students. For more information call; 817-272-3188 STUDENTPAYOUTS.COM Paid Survey Takers needed in Arlington. 100% FREE to join. Click on Surveys. Nonprofit Agency specializing in children and family counseling needing an experienced grant writer for foundation, corp., and Gov. grants. Will need references. Please call Lincoya Young at (817)690-3421 www.familiestogtheroftexas.org
!Bartending! $250/day potential No experience nec Training provided age 18+.ok 1-800-965-6520 x.137 Bartender Apprentice wanted $$$$$$$$$$$$ Showdown (817)-233-5430 Part-time Bar/Food Server/ Beverage Cart/Cart Attendant positions available. Includes hourly wage plus tips. No bar experience required, training can be provided. Golf course located in Grand Prairie Call 972-264-6161 Waitress wanted. Up to $10/hr plus tip. No exp. necessary. 817-449-6168.
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HELP! Seeking Macintosh Rooms 4 Rent with private computer expert for help in bath. Starts @ $400. w/d & troubleshooting and tutoring. $785. 2/1 719 UTA blvd, vaulted dsl -(817)829-6876 E-mail: richardnesbitt@sbcglobal.net ceiling, fireplace, w/d connection, Walking distance from parking. 817-789-2639 UTA. 2 bdr home. Technical Benge Oak Apartments Near Center and Mitchell. Walk to UTA. 1 Bed/ 1Bath $425/mo IT SPECIALIST NEEDEDMove in special $199. (817)265-3789 Entrepreneurial company is (817)291-3385 looking for a versatile IT spe- Quadrangle Apt. 509 Bowen Furnished room for rent to cialist to provide high quality Rd. 1/bd 2 level apt. 475/mo clean, quiet female. $415/mo tech support. Min 4 years of includes water. $150 deposit All bills paid. Call Autumn 361-2909-7550 or email technical training or relevant (817)274-1800 ahuddle@uta.edu experience with Intel-Based 704 Lynda Lane 1 bd/ 1 ba hardware is required. The po$400/mo laundry on property, ROOM FOR RENT $450, sition requires a strong underfree basic cable & water paid. all bills included. Close to standing of networking, MiUTA. (469) 396-3097 (817)-274-1800 crosoft Server/ Desktop OperHOUSE FOR RENT House Remmington Square Apts ating Systems, & Microsoft for rent in South Arlington. 1006 Thannisch. Large 1 bd/ Office applications. Candi3 bedrooms 2 baths. 1 bath. $450/mo. Free cable dates must possess excellent Call 214-681-9356 and internet. 817-274-1800. oral & written communica3 bedroom, 2 bath home for AVAILABLE NOW!!! tion skills & be able to have sale. 1 mile from UTA, sun$199 MOVE IN SPECIAL fun in a sometimes stressful room, tile, carpet, large backPinewood Apts. Call environment. Ideal candidates yard, outside storage, brick (817)265-1659 Email: will be available to work patio, much more! E-mail: crystal@wellsasset.com flexible hours including on kathleen.priester@mavs.uta.edu Cove Apartments call, nights, & weekends. Roommates 1801 S. Fielder Rd. Large, Email your resume along with spacious 2 bd/ 2 ba. Laundry a summary of your experiRoom $450 +1/3 elec., cable, ence & salary requirements to on property, water paid. Free internet incl. 817-734-5730 basic cable and wireless Interresumes@voicebroadcasting.com. net. $650/mo 817-274-1800
600 Grand Avenue 2 bd/1 bth townhome. Washer/dryer, water, and cable provided. $600/mo 817-274-1800 Great rentals for Students!! Reduced Prices! 2bd/2.5ba townhome $795/ mo; 1/2 month rent free 3bd/2ba $895/mo All newly built. Walking distance to UTA!! 817-274-1800
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Office/Clerical Arl Insurance Agency needs pt help. Great phone voice, energetic. Will train. 817-261-5777 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Torque Auto Repair is currently in need of Part Time/ full time Admin Assistant responsible for all activities in the Admin/ Clerical Office If you interested in this position, kindly submit your resume to torqueautowheels@gmail.com
CFM, a Las Colinas-based CRM expert, seeks a bright, friendly new voice for a customer service position in our outbound call center. Applicants must be fluent in English, possess strong writing skills, and have a positive, can-do attitude. This is a part-time position perfect for a student. $10/ hr. to start + benefits. Email resumes to smcfarland@gocfm.com
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needed to contact current and prospective clients via telephone and written correspondence. Track related information. Other projects as assigned. Bi-lingual preferred but not required. Excel skills preferred. Flexible hours and close to UTA. Please contact Wally at 214-681-9356.
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The victory keeps the team in second place in the Southland Conference standings.
Today Men’s tennis vs. Southeastern Louisiana Time: 10 a.m. Place: Hammond, La.
UTA 8, mCneeSe STATe 7 Cowboys Mavericks
2B — Orr (7), Eubanks (6), Choice (6), Comer (8) HR — Kainer (3) SB — Peterson 3(8) CS — Choice (2), Kainer (1) SH — Merrill (4), Holt (3), Steggall (3). WP — Otteman (1-1) LP — Holstein (1-4). DP — McNeese 1, UTA 2, LOB — McNeese 8, UTA 6. T — 2:56. A — 291. Records — McNeese State (14-15,5-11), UTA (17-15, 10-6).
By Cory ArmSTrong Contributor to The Shorthorn
the baseball team led early, trailed late and won 8-7 in walkoff fashion thursday night in a 10-inning victory over McNeese state at Clay Gould Ballpark. It took senior outfielder Andrew Kainer four pitches to lead the Mavericks (17-15, 10-6) to the win with a home run to left field in the bottom of the 10th inning off McNeese state reliever scott Holstein. Kainer also made a big defensive play when he collided with the left field fence in foul territory, making the catch to close out the seventh inning. “I’m a little bit sore right now, but I’m going to be feeling it tomorrow,� he said. “It was funny, before the at bat, coach thomas said don’t try to do too much.� UtA pulled ahead early with five runs in the first two innings, but lost the lead when senior pitcher Andy sauter gave up five runs in the third. “I got in a bad inning and let a couple get away from me,� he said.
Softball vs. McNeese State Time: 3 p.m. Place: Lake Charles, La. Softball vs. McNeese State Time: 5 p.m. Place: Lake Charles, La. Baseball vs. McNeese State Time: 6:30 p.m. Place: Clay Gould Ballpark Saturday Men’s tennis vs. Louisiana-Lafayette Time: 10 a.m. Place: Lafayette, La. Women’s tennis vs. UTSA Time: 10 a.m. Place: UTA Tennis Center Softball vs. McNeese State Time: noon Place: Lake Charles, La. Baseball vs. McNeese State Time: 1 p.m. Place: Clay Gould Ballpark
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Senior outfielder Andrew Kainer’s walk-off home run in the bottom of the 10th inning gave the Mavericks the victory over McNeese State 8-7. The game was the first of three that the Mavs will play against McNeese in the Southland Series. The Shorthorn: Holland Sanders
“Just one of those nights.� the score remained tied until the sixth inning when McNeese state’s sam Merrill and steven Irvine each drove in runs, putting the Cowboys up 7-5. “We did a good job of coming out, but then we gave it right back,� said head coach Darin thomas. “our two relievers won the game for us.� In the eighth inning and down two, senior outfielder Matt otteman, who scored two runs in the
game, started the Mavs’ rally with a line-drive single. Kainer followed with a single to right field, advancing otteman to third. sophomore catcher Chad Comer’s sacrifice fly center drove in otteman to put the Mavs down 7-6. UtA only needed one run to keep the game alive and got it after senior infielder Jay pitschka’s single drove in senior infielder ryan Davis to tie the game at seven. otteman, working in his fourth inning on the mound, held the
Cowboys scoreless, setting up Kainer’s game-ending heroics. UtA stays a game back for first in the conference standings with the victory. the series continues Friday as thomas gives the start to senior pitcher Nathan Long. “We got Nate going tomorrow, and we expect a good job out of him,� thomas said. “We got to win one more out of the next two.�
power was restored around 5:45 p.m. the power outage left the Arlington police Department scrambling to take over traffic control at intersections left without working traffic lights in the surrounding areas, including park row Drive and pecan street. By 5:48 p.m., power was restored to all campus locations except the Continuing Education-
Workforce Development Center, said Kristin sullivan, media relations assistant vice president. the building did not appear to have power at press time. By 6:45, Arlington police confirmed power to traffic signals had been restored and traffic was back to normal.
Cory ArmSTrong sports-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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to university police-issued emergency announcements. Dinesh Davuluru, electrical engineering graduate student, said he didn’t notice the loss of power until someone knocked on his door at Legacy Heights apart-
ments. “I was sleeping until I was woken by a loud banging on the door,� he said. “I opened it to find a cop outside who told me the power was out.� In the UtA Bookstore, assistant manager Valeta Gart and bookstore employees gathered in the middle of the store to hear whether the manager would decide to close early.
the store was eventually closed early and hand-written signs stating “No power – Closed� were taped to the locked front doors. Electrical engineering junior Hershil shaw said he was at home when the power simply stopped at around 4:30 p.m., and the announcements on the emergency system began. Like Dayuluru, shaw spent the next hour or so napping until
Spring 2009
Congratulations to the UT Arlington Student Employee of the Year Award Recipients!
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April 20th & 21st! Division of Student Affairs
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Career Services invites the campus community to a reception honoring the award recipients at 2:00pm April 16, 2009, in the University Center's Rio Grande Ballroom.