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new school can be a scary thing. Parking can be a nightmare. Every building may look the same. Finding good food can seem like an impossible mission. And to top it all off, not one face in the crowd is recognizable. But there is hope. It comes in the form of The Shorthorn Survival Guide. This special edition of the student-produced newspaper is packed with all the information needed to relieve first-day-ofschool jitters, both yours and your parents’. So let The Shorthorn help. Read this guide and then learn more about what’s going on at www.theshorthorn.com.
– Marissa Hall
Cover by Jacob Adkisson, Jason Boyd and Marissa Hall
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year in review
Campus acceleration, elections top 2008-09 From $73 million special events center plans to spring ice storm prove eventful for UTA. By JaSon Boyd The Shorthorn news editor
Fall 2008 to spring 2009 saw a lot of news. While all happenings on campus are important — here are the highlights from the last academic year.
Pepsi Looking around campus, only PepsiCo Inc. vending machines can be found. It wasn’t always that way. Over the 2008 winter break, the school signed an exclusive contract with Pepsi rather than previous vendor Coca-Cola. The school gets a few deal incentives like Gatorade supplies for the Athletic Department and scoreboard signage.
Special Events Center For more than 20 years, university administration dreamed of it, and in spring 2009 the UT System Board of Regents approved initial plans for a $73 million, state-ofthe-art facility that will host indoorsport games, commencements and speeches.
Ice, Ice Baby The second week of spring 2009 was marred, or blessed depending on how you look at it, with class cancellations because of ice. This just goes to show that even in a semester termed “spring,” there can still be snow days.
Movin’ Mavs Coach Enters Hall of Fame Posthumously The late Jim Hayes became a Hall of Famer in March 2009 when the National Wheelchair Basketball Association inducted him. The Paralympics gold medalist founded the Movin’ Mavs Jim Hayes, Movin’ program in 1989 Mavs program and was its only founder coach until May 2008, when he died at the age of 58 from an intestinal blood clot.
Above: Supporters rise to their feet and cheer after Barack Obama is projected to win the 2008 presidential election during the Democratic watch party Nov. 4 at the Hilton’s Crystal Ballroom in downtown Fort Worth.
Hurricanes Ike and Gustav
The Maverick Activities Center’s Phase II opened March 2008, but the MAC had one piece of the puzzle missing — a rock wall for climbing enthusiasts. Hiccups like structural engineering set it back, but by midspring 2009 students began climbing to the top of the new wall.
The Salvation Army Family Life Center on West Abram Street provided beds, food and a dry place to stay for Hurricane Gustav evacuees in fall 2008. Shortly after, when Hurricane Ike blew in, the Maverick Activities Center was on call by the American Red Cross to shelter up to 325 evacuees. The evacuees never came, but MAC officials agreed to house them in the back of the first floor, near the open courts, for up to 10 days.
Election 2008
Natural Gas Wells Pay Off
Although campus elections are a big deal, it was trumped by the bigger one – President Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain’s race for the White House. We know now who won, but at the time the campus was abuzz as students picked sides, debated and campaigned for their favorite candidate. Student Congress distributed more than 4,500 voter registration cards to students and hosted debate-watch parties for both sides.
The university received its first gas revenue check of $528,495 in late January from Carrizo Oil & Gas, who is drilling underneath university soil into the Barnett Shale. The Shale is more than 5,000 square miles of geologic formation containing natural gas across nearly 20 North Texas counties, including Tarrant County. Carrizo erected its first rig in fall 2007. Drilling began in November 2007. Gas started flowing in November 2008.
Rock Wall Completed
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Left: Biology alumna and Timber Brook resident Shelley Spangler scrapes ice off her car window Feb. 4. Though students across campus woke to find cars, streets and sidewalks covered in a layer of ice, warmer temperatures melted most of it away by the afternoon.
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How About Them ’Boys? The Dallas Cowboys move into their new stadium in Arlington this September. Other than affecting the view, city officials have commented on the positive impacts of the local economy. It’s not just football in the new stadium. U2 will solidify the site as a viable music venue Oct. 12. The arena will also host the 2010 NBA All-Star game, 2011 Superbowl XLV and 2014 NCAA Final Four tournament.
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An exterior view of the new Cowboys stadium, which features a retractable roof and a 25,000-square-foot video board. Country singers George Strait and Reba McEntire will be the first to perform at the stadium June 6.
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Maverick Advice
Current students tell incoming peers the tricks of the trade
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elcome to a whole new world. The transition to any four-year college, whether coming from high school, community college or another four-year institution, can be difficult. New surroundings, new friends and a new town only complicate the move. Luckily, here at The Shorthorn we are ready to help. Students from around campus offered their advice to new students to the university — both freshmen and transfers — and let them in on the little secrets that may maximize the UTA experience.
“Don’t procrastinate. If you stay on top of [school] you won’t get behind.”
“Study more. A lot of freshmen don’t understand how important their grades are. Just blaze through it, even if they don’t know what they’re doing, and protect your GPA at all costs. For transfer students, make sure you really plan your transfer well with the admissions to make sure everything transfers properly.”
Kelechi Onwumere,
Jordan Burgess,
– Justin Rains
political science senior
“Really participate in the activities here. That will really help them understand the systems. I think they should talk to the seniors that are in the same field [they are pursuing].” — Manish Neupane, industrial engineering sophomore “Get to know your professors. On your first day of class talk to your professor, find out when their office hours are and get a personal relationship with [them].” — Kachi Amajor, biomedical engineering junior “Get involved in groups where you can make friends and put it on your résumé. Stuff that interests you and will help you with your college career.” — Elshaddai Tesfaye, biology sophomore “Find out a list of advisers in and out of your major.” — Rose Gollihar, mathematics senior
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accounting junior
“Come look at the school first, before school starts, so you know where your classes are and where to park near your classes.” — Elizabeth Webster, undeclared freshman
“Don’t use all of your dining dollars too early.” Rebecca Denney,
biochemistry freshman
“Make sure when you schedule your classes you not only look at your time slots but the buildings you’re in.” — Richard Chandler, mathematics senior “Don’t get caught by the [Resident Assistant] doing anything the RA doesn’t want you to do.” — Neal Parekh, business freshman
“Find out about your professors. There’s Pick-a-Prof for that.” — Amisha Amin, biology freshman “Get involved with something, whether it’s in your dorm or something. Find a club or something. Get out there or you’ll be alone in your dorm, and that’s no fun.” — Dylan Hollinger, journalism freshman
“Get better information about where everything is located.” — Sara Key, social work junior “Getting involved with something is extremely important for two reasons: One, it’s easy to not study if you’re by yourself but it’s fun to study with friends. The other benefit is when you make friends you can go hang out with people. It’s easy to go through college not doing anything, but getting involved helps you plug in.” — Nathan Eversole, Spanish senior “Don’t go to every party. Pick one and spend the rest of your time studying.” — Carmen Jones, interdisciplinary studies graduating senior
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Campus parking, local street changes alter routes Lot expansions bring changes and detours to students’ commutes. The Shorthorn staff
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In the growing campus and Arlington area the ideal parking spot can sometimes be difficult to find — as can finding ways from one point to another. The university might be closing, expanding and adding new parking lots in spring 2010 to make room for incoming students, a new special events center and two new parking garages. A decision regarding parking won’t be made until the fall, said John Hall, Administration and Campus Operations vice president. He anticipates the changes to begin in summer 2010, but some work in the southern campus could begin in early spring to create the overflow parking. The university has been monitoring the southern and biggest lots during peak parking times from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday through Thursday. The southern parking lots had 750 vacant spots on average throughout the spring. “We need to monitor this further to see if plans need to be tweaked based on our monitoring of the south lots in the fall,” he said. “We are open to receiving any and all comments and will take these into consideration before we make any final decision.” Hall said the university will start by expanding lots 50, 51 and 52 and adding new Lot 54 in the southern part of campus to make room when the university closes some lots on the east side. Lots 41, 42 and Lipscomb Hall North will close to make room for the special events center. The Arlington Hall parking lot and the southern half of Lot 40 will close for one of two new parking garages. The garages will be built one at a time, first the south then the north, both between UTA Boulevard and West 2nd Street. Students traveling to the university should be wary of some traffic construction and permanent road closures, which
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Summer 2010 The university may expand and close some parking lots while adding others. • Expand Lot 50 to add 49 spaces • Expand Lot 51 to add 80 spaces • Construct new Lot 54 to add 74 spaces • Expand Lot 52 to add 60 spaces • Convert Lot 47 to residential parking for Brazos House and Arlington and Lipscomb halls. This will lose 596 general parking spaces but gain 188 spaces to residence parking for the east side of campus, addressing a Student Congress resolution. • Partial closing of Lot 40, lose 141 spaces • Close lots 42 and 43, lose 300 spaces • Close Lipscomb Hall North Lot, lose 137 • Close the Arlington Hall Lot, lose 408 • Begin construction of a south garage between Center and Pecan streets, north of West 2nd Street.
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do not appear on Google maps, due to downtown’s new Levitt Pavilion. West South Street is closed between South Center and South Pecan streets to all vehicular traffic. South Pecan Street is also closed from West South Street to West Abram Street. Students traveling by foot or bicycle will not have to make changes. Students traveling to the university from Interstate 30 should know the westbound entrance from
Ballpark Way will be permanently closed, a new entrance ramp at FM 157/Collins Street is expected in summer 2010. Commuters can exit Cooper Street, Highway 360/Six Flags Drive and westbound frontage road west of Center Street on the FM 157/Collins Street. Southbound Collins Street traffic between Lamar Boulevard and I-30 will be detoured to Lamar and over the Center Street bridge while the Collins bridge is reconstructed.
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Northbound Center traffic will detour to the frontage road. The Center Street bridge will remain a oneway southbound bridge until winter 2010 and then the bridge will be open to northbound traffic and the detours will be reversed. Updated information is available at keep30moving.com. Sarah Lutz news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
Summer 2011 The university will focus on completion of the parking garages. • South Parking Garage will finish adding 1,144 spaces • Close remainder of Lot 40 losing 204 spaces Summer 2012 • The university will open the north garage, adding 1,100 spaces Source: John Hall, Administration and Campus Operations vice president
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Signature Shenanigans They may not be conventional, but they are UTA’s traditions
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rom rubbing a bronze head to racing down a football field in a bed, UTA offers a myriad of traditions for any student to enjoy.
Hereford’s Head
Bed Races
Have a big test coming up? Think you need that extra bit of luck as you study for finals or hunker down to type that last paper of the semester? Then make your way to the University Center and E.H. Hereford’s head, or at least his bust. Since the university installed the bust after the building was renamed the E.H. Hereford University Center, students have rubbed the head for good luck. Also, in this new day of technology, you can rub the head online at http://www.uta.edu/uac/studentsuccess/rubherefords-head, and not only gain a little luck, but also find out interesting UTA facts.
The tagline from the 2008 marketing campaign said it best: “The best 10 seconds you’ll have in bed.” Students try to turn beds into racing machines before pushing them down the field at Maverick Stadium on race night. Racing down a football field in a bed not for you? Well that’s fine, the event also boasts an obstacle course and a pillow fight, which in 2007 attempted to break the record for world’s largest pillow fight. It didn’t make it, but there’s always next year.
Bra Bridge If you find yourself walking across the University Center mall in October and you see random men and women’s undergarments hanging from a clothesline outside of Brazos House, don’t be alarmed. It’s all for a good cause. Students at the house have been building this “Bra Bridge” for seven years after the Brazos Hall Council started the tradition in 2002 as a way to promote breast cancer awareness.
Oozeball It’s mud volleyball and it’s downright fun. It’s played every year behind the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity house on Greek Row Drive. The Student Alumni Association and Campus Recreation sponsor the event, bringing together hundreds of students from different groups around campus for a day of fun in the mud and sun. Be prepared when you play and make sure you secure those sneakers with duct tape before hitting the mud.
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Students celebrated their country with banners and live music during International Week. Participants started in the University Center mall April 16, 2008 and marched throughout the campus.
Homecoming For most, especially students right out of high school, Homecoming involves garters, mums, football, a king and queen and a dance. Here at UTA, we do things a bit differently. We’ve got the king and queen, but as for everything else, it’s a whole new ball game. We don’t have football but that doesn’t stop us from celebrating Homecoming. From the golf cart parade to the Blue and White Bash, Homecoming on campus has everything anyone could want in a celebration. And yes, we do crown a king and queen, we just do it at a basketball game.
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International Week At any given time, UTA boasts an international student population hovering around 10 percent. During the spring, the university takes the time to honor the cultures and traditions of those students with International Week, a weeklong celebration that includes a fashion show, food samplings, dancing and more. Students kickoff the week with the Opening Parade, bringing the banners of countries represented at UTA — there are more than 115 — onto campus. So dive right in to the culture that surrounds the university community.
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For video coverage of The Bash, Oozeball and Bed Races, visit
The ShorThorn .com Right: Accounting senior Billy Spring gets his caricature drawn at the spring semester’s The Bash. Below: Theatre arts senior Timothy Brown and history senior Melanie Johnson were crowned Homecoming King and Queen on Feb. 4. The Shorthorn: File Photo
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Above: Kinesiology junior Amanda Reasoner tries to return the ball during the Oozeball tournament Sept. 19. The 19th annual tournament organized by the Student Alumni Association and Campus Recreation gathered 118 teams. Left: Architecture sophomore Geoffrey Albanese, of team Trinity Jedi, gets ready to compete during the Oct. 2 Bed Races at Maverick Stadium.
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Built to Scale University, community keep fit inside and out at the Maverick Activities Center By Mark Bauer The Shorthorn staff
The Maverick Activities Center offers an escape from the daily grind by providing outlets to exercise physical, mental and relational health. The nearly 200,000-square-foot facility, which won an architectural design award last year, houses a slew of activities geared toward both the studious and the fitnessminded. “We can fit pretty much anyone’s needs,” said Durl Rather, Campus Recreation associate director. “You ask me if we have it, and eight times out of 10 I’ll tell you we can accommodate you.” The MAC offers more than 70 fitness classes and clubs, ranging from massage therapy to salsa dancing. It also houses one of the campus computer labs. “I’m very surprised students use the computer lab,” Rather said. “It is pretty much booked all day long.” Among the newest summer and fall amenities are 84 additional lockers for both the men and women locker rooms, the Market at the MAC — essentially a mini-Market — more exercise equipment and a climbing wall. “We want people to be happy when they come in here,” Rather said. “And if it’s feasible, hey, we’ll try to do it.” Tom Woodman, Campus Recreation Facilities and Informal Recreation assistant director, said the rock wall has consistently remained busy after nearly 150 visitors climbed it opening day in April. He said an average of 50 students climb the wall daily. Woodman said Campus Recreation hopes to boost interest by installing more signage. In the meantime, temporary signs direct
aMenitieS oFFered in the MaC For students, faculty and staff: Climbing wall: free Group exercises: $50 per semester Personal training: $25 per session For university and surrounding community: Fitness test: $5 Nonstudent day pass: $5 Massage therapy: $20 for 20 minutes, $35 for 45 minutes Go to www.uta.edu/campusrec for information.
students to the 20-foot-high, 52-foot-wide climbing wall toward the back of the MAC. Students can check out climbing equipment for free. Those interested in climbing without assistance from a facility staff member can participate in one of the two to three weekly belaying classes. Also located in the MAC, the Relationship Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention Program is becoming more visible. RVSP Coordinator Deanee Moran, hired late last fall, is trying to get the program started by bringing in speakers and conducting presentations. “[Relationship violence and sexual assault] is an issue all humans need to come together and combat,” Moran said. RVSP’s purpose is to provide a safe, secure environment for victims to go for help. “There is help out there for them,” she said. “More specifically, there is help on campus.” Mark Bauer news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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Business sophomore Azim Ansari, front, and marketing senior Mo Piracha climb the new rock wall at its grand opening April 20 at the Maverick Activities Center. The friends competed twice, Ansari winning both matches.
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One Green Step at a Time UTA works to reduce its carbon footprint then focused on reducing that footprint. Students wanting to get inFrom the Metroplex’s first green roof to “trayless” dining, the volved in a student organizauniversity’s sustainability efforts tion can join the Environmental Society, focused on promoting are trans-departmental. Since the founding of the Pres- environmental interest among ident’s Sustainability Committee students, and the Air and Waste Management — comprised Association of faculty, staff UTA student and students ONLINE RESOURCES chapter. from each PSC began www.uta.edu/sustainability university dea new award http://blog.uta.edu/sustainability partment — in and scholarOctober 2007, http://libguides.uta.edu/sustainability ship program campus susto promote tainability efstudent inforts have imvolvement in the committee. proved. The committee distributed A 2008 summer intersession graduate class conducted research scholarships to two students to to determine the university’s car- attend UTA’s 2009 Leadership bon footprint. The committee Retreat. The committee also will BY SARAH LUTZ
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Nursing sophomore Stephanie Wilson, left, and civil engineering junior Derek Ogburn examine a Smart Car at UTA Earth Day on April 22 at the University Center mall.
award a student or organization for outstanding sustainability programming at the annual Leadership Recognition Ceremony in spring 2010. The exact award
amount has not been determined, said Amy Schultz, Communications associate vice president. The university’s OneBook program chose a sustainability-
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Health Services offers convenient, reduced-price medical services Student insurance offered in fall and spring semester covers lab tests and X-rays. by mark bauer The Shorthorn staff
Whether it’s getting a general wellness checkup, or getting tested for the H1N1 flu virus, the university Health Services is the place to get it done. But what students may not know: those services are free. “It’s paid for through tuition. Because if they are enrolled in even one hour, they still pay the same fee,” said Yvonne Medrano, Health Services communications assistant. The most common ailments range from seasonal allergies to colds, but the health center also houses a women’s clinic. Insurance is available for services not covered in the tuition fee, such as lab tests and X-rays. The annual premium costs $1,119 or $438 by semester — not including summer. “We want to provide low cost health care to students that’s also accessible,” she said. “If you compare
When and Where Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday during fall and spring semesters only. Where: Health Services, 605 S. West St.
the prices and the services that we offer to other urgent care clinics, we are a lot more affordable to students.” The center employs two physicians, as well as on-staff nurses and nurse practitioners. Last year, 40.9 percent of all students enrolled visited at least once. Medrano said the center is looking into a way to monitor wait time but the length varies according to the season, so students generally don’t wait long. “The fact that it’s right on campus, it’s not that [students] have to take a large amount of time out to see the doctor,” Medrano said. mark bauer news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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Health Services tested concerned students for the H1N1 flu virus in late April but found no positive cases. The center offers free and reduced-price lab tests to students.
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University Police offers services to protect the campus community By Sarah Lutz The Shorthorn staff
The university community has several avenues to contact police in case of an emergency or suspicious activity. Assistant Police Chief Rick Gomez said students who see a lifethreatening situation or someone in physical danger should call the police dispatch. Students can also contact campus police by pressing the red button at one of the blue call boxes. “If they feel something’s just not right, go ahead and call police and we’ll respond and investigate,” he said. “If they do see something, police continues on page 17
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Getting involved with campus activities, groups enhances university experience
By Caroline BaSile The Shorthorn staff
Whether incoming freshman or transfer, students can get lost in a routine — class, study, sleep, repeat — never connecting with classmates or the university. More than 300 clubs and organizations help students get involved on campus. Members participate in events, projects and activities on campus each semester. Psychology junior Jennifer Lopez, UTA Hosts member, said students involved in activities and other events on campus learn to network between different organizations. “When involved in activities on campus, you learn a lot of things that you wouldn’t learn in class,” she said. Lopez has been involved with many events on campus because of her involvement with student
organizations, including The Big Event, the university’s annual volunteer day and Homecoming. “You get the chance to do so much when you’re involved,” she said. “A lot of doors open for you from being involved with activities on campus.” Greek Life and University Events Director Seth Ressl said students involved with organizations and activities help mold and shape the institution. “It gives you a chance to change things and build and enhance it by getting involved and making your experiences here better,” he said. “Your college experience becomes more than just going to class every day,” he said. Frank Lamas, Student Affairs vice president, said he has seen great campus organizations expand during the past four years. “There is so much potential to
things that our various organizations and groups offer campuswide,” he said. “It’s not hard to find a group you like and appeals to you here.” Each year, Student Activities hosts major events, including two annual concerts, which in previous years featured artists like Rihanna, Switchfoot and Motion City Soundtrack. “We’ve seen studies,” Lamas said. “Students do better if they are involved in something at their college or university, which leads them to have stronger ties to their school and a sense of belonging. At a place like UTA with so many groups, it’s easy to find something you can put your heart and soul into that will help you grow as a student.” Caroline BaSile news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
“You get the chance to do so much when you’re involved. A lot of doors open for you from being involved with activities on campus.” Jennifer lopez,
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Justin Pierre, lead singer of Motion City Soundtrack, riles the crowd March 28 at the Maverick Activities Center. Motion City Soundtrack wrapped up Springfest 2009 with its song “The Future Freaks Me Out.” The concert was preceded by intramural sports and video game tournaments.
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Students visit the Activities Fair on Feb. 4 in the University Center Palo Duro Lounge. The lounge was filled with different campus organizations promoting awareness for their individual groups.
attend the Fair The Activities Fair is held the first Wednesday of the fall semester on the University Center mall.
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Don’t Stress Alone UTA supplies help for students under stress, pressure By aLi MuStanSir The Shorthorn Staff
College can be a difficult, even traumatic, transition for some people, but university staff can help. UTA offers personal, academic and career counseling services at 216 Davis Hall and by phone at 817-272-3671. Counseling Services Director Cynthia Bing said common issues students face include adjusting to college life, relationship concerns, stress or anxiety, sadness and depression, low selfesteem, academic and financial pressures and making career decisions. Typically, Counseling Services offers short-term counseling to assist students. In addition, the university of-
how to contact Counseling Services Location: 216 Davis Hall Phone: 817-272-3671 Relationship Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention Location: 101R Maverick Activities Center Phone: 817-272-9250 E-mail: rvsp@uta.edu 24-hour hot line: 817-272-0260
fers the Relationship Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention program. Coordinator Deanee Moran said RVSP is designed to serve as a liaison between students and different departments to meet their counseling needs. Moran assists students in
getting individual counseling, not in the office but by providing crisis intervention and finding students the help they need to begin healing. “If we can’t provide help for you we refer you to outside entities,” Moran said. RVSP can be contacted in 101R Maverick Activities Center, at rvsp@uta.edu or dmoran@ uta.edu, or the coordinator’s office at 817-272-9250 and the 24-hour hot line 817-272-0260. Health Services also provides substance abuse education under Donielle Smith, Health Promotion and Substance Abuse coordinator. aLi MuStanSir news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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Durable Future Deep Economy. Gretchen Trkay, instruction and information literacy librarian, recommended the book. “I tried to select a book that students would enjoy and understand but also raise interesting questions and debatable questions,” she said. “This book in particular because it’s written by a journalist. It was easy to understand and yet what he’s talking about was really complex.” The university added ARCH 4395, Sustainability for Everyone, to the fall 2009 course curriculum. An upper-level elective, the course is open to students interested in learning about the economic, environmental, philosophical and societal aspects of sustainability. The university adopted a “trayless” dining system in the Connection Café in fall 2008. The
program was intended to use less water and soap to clean the trays each day. Students also wouldn’t take more food than needed without the tray, said Dining Services Director Elizabeth Cheong. Landscape architecture assistant professor David Hopman’s class helped build the university’s green roof in spring 2008. The green roof is meant to aid the Engineering Research Building’s green roof design. The roof ’s initial projected completion date was 2010. Hopman said the green roof could provide habitat for migrating animals, capture rain water and prevent environmental problems such as the urban heat island effect and lower carbon emissions. The university has also begun efforts to make various departments and offices “green,” implementing the Maverick Office Green Team late last spring. Sarah Lutz news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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• www.uta.edu/police • Emergency; police dispatch: 817-272-3003 • Non-emergency; late night jump starts, security escorts: 817-272-3381
just let the dispatch officer know exactly what they’re observing, and always if they can get a good description of the suspicious person or vehicle.” Gomez said to pay close attention to hair color, race, cloth- to resell the book off campus,” ing and, if the person is fleeing he said. “It just makes it a lot the scene, which direction they easier for us to get the book are going. The same goes for back to the owner if they do a vehicles color, this.” make, model, University Podriving direction “If they feel somelice provides veand license plate thing’s just not right, hicle jump-starts number. and security esGomez said go ahead and call po- corts at night. students wanting lice and we’ll respond The department to report suspi- and investigate.” doesn’t offer vecious activity but hicle unlock assisremain anony- rick Gomez, tance. mous can fill out Assistant Police Chief The Police a silent witness Building has a lost form on the Uniand found station versity Police Web site, www. open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. uta.edu/police. Bicycle regisThe department offers Rape tration forms are also available Aggression Defense System online. He said registering a classes throughout the semesbicycle can make recovering a ter. The class is a self-defense, stolen one easier because the tactics and techniques, womenpolice will have the bike’s serial only course that covers awarenumber. ness, prevention and hands-on The department has a similar training. system for textbooks as well. The courses are scheduled University Police will be outside throughout the semester, usuthe UTA Bookstore at the be- ally on Saturdays. Students inginning of the semester to mark terested in the course can sign books with invisible ink, Gomez up on the police Web site, call said. Students can sign the book 817-272-3902 or e-mail preor write a message that will only ventcrime@uta.edu appear under a certain light. “A lot of times when these Sarah Lutz books are stolen the thief tries news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu For a daily map of campus crime activity, visit
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The University Police uses a mobile security tower to deter crime.
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Good Sports Intramural activities relieve some academic monotony By Caroline BaSile The Shorthorn staff
Students look for opportunities to escape projects and homework for a while. Intramural sports provide such breaks for students and are available through the Maverick Activities Center. Sports vary from indoor soccer and volleyball to flag football and fantasy football. The available sports change each semester but get off to a quick start, said Drew Barfield, Intramural Sports and Sport Clubs assistant director. He said the fall 2009 activities begin as soon as classes start, with registration open for seven-on-seven flag football. The cost is $20 per team. Barfield said that any MAC intramural contest registration will be open two weeks prior to the start of the season and those signing up must attend a manager’s meeting to secure a time to play. “The earlier you pay, you have the higher
priority to pick which time to play,” he said. In addition to flag football, the fall semester is offering softball, volleyball, indoor soccer, three-on-three basketball, plus video game tournaments and individual matchups, including Yahoo.com fantasy basketball and football, racquetball, poker, foosball, table tennis and badminton. Exercise science senior Chance Bibbs said the intramural program provides an outlet for students to be active. “I met the majority of my friends from participating in intramural sports,” he said. “You really meet a diverse group of people here.” A bowling league will also be open during the fall semester. Barfield said the league, which will have a 10-week season, consists of three-person teams that play every Tuesday for $6 a week. “It’s a good deal for bowling,” he said. “For $6 you get three games, shoes and a box of pizza. Not a bad deal at all.”
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Architecture freshman Eduardo Reyes attempts to block a shot while playing soccer March 5 on the west lawn behind the Maverick Activities Center. Reyes said it was the first time he played outside the MAC since the goals were erected.
Barfield said most activities, unless noted, last five weeks during competition and then a two-week playoff period. Barfield said players on intramural teams reflect the university’s diversity. “They’re fun,” he said. “It’s a good way to
escape your everyday routine. A fun environment and opportunity to be involved with other students.” Caroline BaSile news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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Getting in the Spirit Local ministries, organizations try to help students grow as individuals By Caroline BaSile The Shorthorn staff
New students sometimes struggle to find time to focus on spirituality while juggling a full class load, work and meeting new people. Students looking for a home to grow spiritually have several options with campus ministries and organizations. Morgan Elliot, nursing freshman and Baptist Student Ministry member, said that as a new student, joining a religious organization on campus allowed her to find a place to not only grow spiritually but also meet other people with the same outlook. “I was able to find people who have the same beliefs as I do and stay connected,” she said. “If you’re by yourself, you tend to fall away from your beliefs when focusing on other things.” BSM Director Gary Stidham said the ministry offers a free meal every Wednesday during the semester as an outreach to students on campus. The meal lasts from noon to 12:30 p.m. so students have time to make it to their next class.
The BSM holds Tuesday night worship and Bible study in the University Center Rosebud Theatre. Stidham said the Bible studies form as small groups for a laid-back atmosphere and open discussions. Stidham said that it’s crucial for students to find a place to help them through their college career. “You can’t separate intellectual growth, personal growth and spiritual growth,” he said. “Spirituality is integral part of life.” Breakthrough Church lead pastor Christian Williams said growth at college is incomplete if one doesn’t take time to learn about spirituality and how it can impact a student’s life. “People come to college for a variety of reasons but especially to learn who they are and who they will be,” Williams said. “Who you are in one area of life affects every area of life. If you learn accounting or physics, become an RA or lead your intramural team to victory, but have not seriously dealt with the biggest questions in the universe like, ‘How did we get
reliGiouS Support Baptist Student Ministry
Breakthrough Church
414 S. West St. 817-277-4195
401 S. Pecan St. 817-459-8526
The Cornerstone
Muslim Student Association
312 College St. 817-460-2906
Adviser’s phone 817-272-0228
Canterbury House
682-667-6186
801 S. Davis Drive 817-462-8178
The Wesley Foundation 311 UTA Blvd. 817-274-6282 here? And why are we here?’ Your growth is incomplete.” Williams said these questions could be answered for students in a commu-
Baha’i Association University Catholic Center 1010 Benge Drive 817-460-1155
nity setting, like student organizations or campus ministries. Caroline BaSile news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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Finding Free Finances Top ideas for non-loan financial aid BY JOAN KHALAF The Shorthorn staff
There’s money to help students pay portions of their college expenses, and resources exist to help snag it. The Financial Aid Office distributed about $150 million in aid money to students last year, and that number is expected to increase this year. Students who file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) may get some type of aid from the university. After the application is completed, the information is sent to the university and the office determines the need of each student based on federal guidelines. Students may receive scholarships, grants or loans — depending on how early they apply and how much need is shown.
Financial Aid Director Karen Krause said that while students can fill out the FAFSA starting Jan. 1, she suggests students start doing so by February or March since it’s unusual for someone to have updated tax information before then. Broadcast news senior Sarah Macias recommends students avoid taking out a loan, as it would have to be paid back. “Apply for scholarships as soon as you know they’re out,” she said. “Do it right away and you get more money the quicker you do it.” Although the deadline for aid through the office was May 15, there are other sources for financial aid. Web sites like fastweb. com, findtuition.com and others act as liaisons for companies that offer college financial aid. Indi-
vidual colleges and departments also offer scholarships. Krause said those are most often offered to upperclassmen. Krause said a database at the Financial Aid Office shows over 100 small, local scholarship opportunities for students. Architecture sophomore Daniel Cahak advises getting a low interest rate if taking out loans. “You really don’t think about it until the banks call you,” he said. “The interest rate builds up fast.” Krause encourages students to make appointments with the office. “That way, we’ve got the time to sit down with them,” she said. JOAN KHALAF news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
OUTSIDE AID RESOURCES fastweb.com scholarships.com findtuition.com collegeboard.com
CONTACT THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE fao@uta.edu 817-272-3561 www.uta.edu/fao.
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Fostering Community, University Collaboration UTA program offers students volunteering opportunities in the Metroplex By Johnathan Silver The Shorthorn staff
Instead of lounging on couches and watching reruns this summer, students can pitch in to help their community. The student group UTA Volunteers promotes and participates in community service programs for the university. “Volunteering is important because you’re helping those that can’t help themselves,” UTA Volunteers adviser Karen Monken said. According to the group’s Web site, more than 100 volunteering opportunities are offered in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The group helps animals, senior citizens, the homeless and the disabled. “Members of UTA Volunteers can develop skills in leadership, communication and civic engagement that will help them in areas of life besides volunteering,” said Student Activities Director P.K. Kelly. As membership director, interdisciplinary studies senior Stephanie Fenniri plans recruitment and retention activities. “It exposes students to unfamiliar situations that allow them to grow and develop as a person,” Fenniri said. Throughout the year, the group volunteers at Mission Arlington. Executive director Tillie Burgin said volunteering gives a sense of fulfillment. “I am so humbled and thankful,” Burgin said. “Words are not adequate to express my gratitude for the students at UTA.” UTA Volunteers activities include serving the youth at Boo at the Zoo, donating hair to Locks of Love and One Night Without a Home, an effort to increase hunger and homelessness awareness. Burgin said she likes student involvement and encourages students to continue volunteering. The mission needs volunteers from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. “It feels good to know that you can give a bag of groceries to someone who doesn’t have something to eat,” she said. Johnathan Silver news.editor-shorthorn@uta.edu
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Early education junior Katy Bacsik, right, helps Abraham Owoladi with his math homework March 24 at the H.O.P.E. Tutoring Center in Epworth United Methodist Church in Arlington. The center reaches out to grades third through eighth and assists them with reading and math skills.
“Members of UTA Volunteers can develop skills in leadership, communication and civic engagement that will help them in areas of life besides volunteering.” P.K. Kelly
Student Activities Director
To donate time, view UTA Volunteers’ Web site at http://www.uta.edu/studentaffairs/ stuact/volunteers/.
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Social work junior Erin Rosko prepares bags of food for Mission Arlington on March 23 as part of her volunteer work. Rosko was required to log 25 hours for her Social Work Practice I class.
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Decorating Made Easy
a basic nightstand works well for storing your cell phone, change, pictures and other items.
White foam core boards with permanent markers can be used to remember friends and family.
Bookshelves provide a tidy way to store books, magazines, picture frames and others items.
Students give interior design tips on how to personalize a room By DuStin L. DanGLi The Shorthorn staff
Some people pay professionals thousands of dollars to decorate their homes, while others let their mothers decorate their dorm rooms. The Shorthorn has the tips and tricks to make dorm room decorating easy without breaking university policy. The first step before starting decoration is to understand the rules. In addition to large appliances like rice cookers and halogen lamps, residents shouldn’t have candles and incense with wicks. Also rules apply about hanging items on the walls with nails, screws and adhesives, which can result in fines for surface damage. Undeclared freshman Sydney Turner said
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sticky tack works well for hanging up pictures and posters because it doesn’t harm surfaces. “It doesn’t rip up your stuff or the walls,”
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she said. German and Russian language junior Deanna Hodge said four pinches of sticky tack
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10 Things To Do In Arlington When You’re Bored Escape the summer heat with these cheap, area activities ICE at The Parks Arlington Museum of Art
3815 S. Cooper St. Admission: $6 Skate Rental: $3
201 W. Main St. Free admission Take yourself through a bayou experience at the Arlington Museum of Art’s summer exhibit, “Caddo Lake, Place of Dreams,” by Bruce Tinch. Natural swamp sounds, tanks with live water lilies and tree limbs covered in Spanish moss take the gallery to a new level. The exhibit looks into Tinch’s personal experience and celebrates Lady Bird Johnson’s contributions toward natural conservation. Open July 18 to Sept. 13.
Escape the summer heat by stepping onto the ice rink at The Parks at Arlington. After working up an appetite, you can grab a bite to eat at the food court upstairs or shop around the mall.
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The Arlington Museum of Art is open 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
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Dallas Baptist University psychology freshman David Christopher takes an hour to enjoy his hobby of ice-skating May 13 at Ice at The Parks. Participants from young to old can try their hand at the figure sport through skating classes or join through an open-public session.
splitsville 401 Curtis Mathes Way Tuesday Bowling: $2
Maverick Activities Center Free admission with UTA ID For the physically active, the Maverick Activities Center has everything to satisfy your needs. Activities like a rock climbing wall, indoor basketball, racquetball and volleyball courts, a track, exercise machines, free weights, pingpong tables and an indoor soccer field offer students a chance to stay in shape while having fun. The MAC also has a computer lab and video game consoles available.
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The Maverick Activities Center is open 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Friday and 2 p.m.10 p.m. Sunday during the summer. Fall hours are 6 a.m.-midnight Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and noon-midnight Sunday.
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splitsville offers dancing, bowling and gourmet food.
Every Tuesday, Splitsville drops its prices to $2 for bowling. A gourmet restaurant and sushi bar replaces the typical concession stand. Also, find your way to the dance bar in the back to show off your moves after knocking down some pins.
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the tips and trades of Job Hunting Career Services offers students employment assistance By Bryan BaStiBle The Shorthorn staff
Looking for a job? Don’t sweat it, from looking over a résumé to learning what to say during a job interview, Career Services’ three offices on campus have everything covered. The Student Employment Services Office is located on the University Center’s first level by the Mav Market. The University Career Services Office, 216 Davis Hall, offers internship and fulltime opportunities for graduating students and alumni from all degree programs and the Business Career Services Office, 106 Business Building, offers part-time, full-time and internship opportunities to those interested in business careers. “We’re viewed to some extent as a place to go get a job, however, there are other things we can help students with,” said Cheri Butler, Career Services associate director. She said a common concern among students is their résumés.
JoB interview tipS 1. Listen and answer the question that is asked. If you are not sure how to format your answer, use a clarifying question to be sure that you understand. 2. Have a list of questions that you want to know about the position/company/industry. 3. Do your homework. Research the company, visit its Web site. 4. Ask for the job. Make sure that the interviewer(s) know that you want the job. 5. Be nice to everyone. The interview starts in the parking lot. 6. Turn off your cell phone. 7. Don’t drone on. Answer the question, provide the information and then shut up. 8. Don’t come across as either arrogant or humble. Find the proper mix of confidence and humility. 9. Don’t exaggerate on your résumé. 10. Don’t fidget and use filler words (um, er, you know). Source: Cheri Butler, Career Services associate director
Career Services offers résumé critiques and mock interviews from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays in the Central Library and noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays in the Science and Engineering Library in Nedderman Hall’s basement. Another concern among students is the economy and finding jobs. “Students are still finding jobs though,” Butler said. Career Services specialist Julia Chinnock said students entering into the pool of employment should keep their options open. She said students should also keep trying to apply for jobs. Career Services has a part-time job database and another for full-time jobs and internships. “I also encourage the students to register for the Career Services online job database where employers are specifically looking to hire UTA students, alums,” Butler said. “Another that I recently learned about is www.doostang. com, which is specifically for about-to-
Student employment ServiceS oFFice Where: University Center first level, west entrance When: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, evenings by appointment Phone: 817-272-2895 For more information about Career Services visit: http://careers.uta.edu/
be-new graduates.” Butler doesn’t recommend other job Web sites like snagajob.com or careerbuilder.com because chances of getting a job from any of those are slim. She recommends linkedin.com so students could network, and most human resources professionals use it extensively. Chinnock said she sees a lot of objective statements when helping students with their résumés. “They’re not as powerful a tool as they used to be,” she said. She said employers would rather see
the applicant’s qualifications instead. “It’s really important to describe work experience focusing on accomplishments and action verbs so the employer can understand what exactly you did,” she said. Chinnock said the office can help any student — even after they graduate. “We can work with any student at any stage in their academic career,” she said.
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Coming to America Programs aim to help international students adjust culturally, academically By JuStin RAinS The Shorthorn Staff
With more than 25,000 students representing more than 115 countries from six continents, adjusting to life on the university’s campus could prove a difficult task for anyone. International students make up more than 10 percent of students as of fall 2008 and, for them, adapting to campus life involves more than just the typical student adjustments. “Anybody who leaves his or her country and comes here comes with a purpose,” said journalism associate professor Eronini Megwa. “When we send you out as our son or as our daughter, you’re going there to represent us so you have to do that. That adds a lot of pressure on the individual.” However, the university has programs to help international students new to both the country and UTA transition, as well as provide them opportunities to build rela-
tionships with other students on campus, American and international. Julie Holmer, Office of International Education program coordinator, said events such as Global Grounds International Coffee Hour and the Link Friendship Program, which pairs an international student with an Arlington family, help international students adjust to life in a new place. The coffee hour is held every other Thursday in the University Center Palo Duro Lounge. Check the UTA events calendar at www.uta.edu for future times. Students can join the Link Friendship Program by going to the Office of International Education in the Swift Center on the west side of campus. The coffee hour brings together international students and what Holmer called internationally-minded students — students who may have studied abroad or spent time in other countries. “It’s a chance for students to meet other students and to create a social network of
people so that they can fall back on students that are in their same situation,” Holmer said. She said partners in the Link program can do any activities. “One thing that people like to do with their Link partners is just go to the grocery store together and have them explain things like, ‘What are all these different cleaning products on the shelf?’ ” she said. The food difference is a big one, especially for Indian students. Electrical engineering graduate student Amit Jain said for him, as a vegetarian, starting off in America was difficult. “It’s really difficult for me to eat out, for instance like in the Plaza [in the University Center],” he said. “We have to find our own ways. We do cook in our home but also sometimes we do need snacks and sometimes we have trouble with that.” While international students face different challenges than American students, they often face similar challenges as well. Things
such as cooking their own food and doing their own laundry are changes to them as well, said electrical engineering graduate student Virendra Mishra. International students aren’t the only ones who face difficulty coming to the university. Facing such a diverse range of people on a large campus can be tough for American students coming to the Metroplex from smaller Texas towns. Megwa said the diversity of students, as well as the size of their new town, can make for a tough transition for anyone. “[Arlington’s] a city of about 300,000 people and you’re coming from a relatively small community, sometimes 900 to 1,000 people,” he said. “The first thing you have to ask yourself is, ‘Can I survive?’ That’s very important for students.”
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Computer science graduate students Harnish Bhatia, left, and Hussain Sattuwala walk the runway in traditional Indian wedding garments April 8 during the International Fashion Show in the University Center Bluebonnet Ballroom. Ten organizations, colorfully dressed from head to toe, showcased diversity.
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Alley Cats 2008 W. Pleasant Ridge Road Laser Tag: $7-$9
Strawberries: $2.50 per pound Blackberries: $4 per pound Beans: $2 per pound Finding its home in the middle of a major metropolitan area, Gnismer Farms allows visitors to pick their own fruits and vegetables. The farm grows strawberries, blackberries and two different beans, which customers pick themselves. Fill up the provided basket and your picks are weighed when you are done.
Put on your fatigues and go to Alley Cats to test your laser tag skills. With a two-story course, the game is twice as fun. Alley Cats also has rock climbing, bowling, arcade games, billiards and a full-service snack bar.
Putt-Putt
F6 Gallery
2004 W. Pleasant Ridge Road Super Saturday Special: $10 per person
2800 W. Division St. Free admission Check out the latest artwork at the F6 Gallery during its once-a-month blowout parties. The gallery has featured more than 200 local and traveling artists in its two-year existence. Live disc jockeys provide music, while artists mingle with the crowd in the small venue. Summer shows include the “Past, Present, Future” show May 30, “Extreme” on June 27, “Hotter than Hell” on June 25 and “Vanity” on Aug. 29.
Gnismer Farms 3010 S. Bowen Road
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With 54 golf holes, batting cages, arcade games and a miniature bowling alley, Putt-Putt brings back all the fun childhood activities. Putt-Putt offers buy-one-get-one free games for UTA students with an ID. The offer does not include bowling.
Bowling & Billiards University Center Pool: $3 per table/per hour Bowling: $5 per hour/per lane Stop into the University Center for some affordable bowling and billiards, which features a dozen lanes, eight pool tables, two foosball tables
and a lounge area with a big screen TV. Up to four guests are allowed per student ID, so bring your friends.
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The Planetarium 700 Planetarium Place General Admission: $5 Student Admission: $2 Through the month of May, The Planetarium hosts the shows “Bad Astronomy,” “Ice Worlds,” “Secret of the Cardboard Rocket” and “Rock on Demand.” Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, students enjoy a $2 movie. This summer’s movie is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Check the Web site for times at www.uta.edu/ planetarium/.
“Each piece should be about the size of a pencil top,” she said. “Any more and it bulges.” Aside from posters, it’s a good idea to put pictures on walls too, Turner said. “Sometimes it can feel a little depressing without family,” she said. “So I put up a lot of funny pictures.” While the sticky tack works wonders for posters and pictures, it doesn’t for heavier items like calendars, Turner said. Management junior Everett Walker said masking tape and small thumbtacks work to post items on walls. He said it’s OK to use them as long as it doesn’t damage the wall but sometimes it’s better to ask. “When in doubt, ask your RA,” he said. Another step is planning ahead. Walker said he toured a dorm room before moving in to brainstorm decorating ideas. Hodge said she got her sticky tack at the poster sale in the Palo Duro Lounge, which is within the first few weeks of each semester. The sale has a variety of film, music and art posters for most room motifs.
Walker said he has seen rooms with themes split by roommates, and while it does work he suggests planning with a roommate. He said it allows roommates to find common interests with one another and bond. “Whatever you guys do, do it together,” he said. Hodge said she doesn’t limit decorating to walls. She hangs things on doorknobs and takes advantage of the magnetic doors in Brazos House. She said she uses rugs, which can be found in stores for affordable prices. She said finding a sense of style and a theme for a room is easy. “You can get cute things wherever you normally shop,” Hodge said. Walker said decorating isn’t only for women, and it can make a room feel more homey. Finance freshman Nelson Dunlap said sometimes it’s better to surround yourself with something you like, for him it’s sports memorabilia. He said simplicity is the best thing for smaller dorm rooms. “Don’t overdo it,” he said. “Don’t over clutter because it’ll make you feel more crammed.” DuStin L. DanGLi news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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Plastic Portal Students use Mav Express cards to gain access and receive discounts By CharleGne eGBe Contributor to The Shorthorn
On campus or off, a student’s Mav Express card is a key to more than just doors. Its function as an official student ID allow computer lab printing and library book checkout, but the card serves other purposes as well. For those who live in residence halls it’s necessary to swipe the card to gain access into the building. The card’s also needed to get into the Maverick Activities Center and to use the campus recreation equipment checkout. Robert Pascal, Mav Express Office director, said students may be surprised to discover how many labs, studios and classrooms the card opens. “There are roughly 1,500 doors and gates on campus controlled by the card access system,” Pascal said.
He said Mav Express cards can be used at about 20 off-campus locations. The locations include Subway, CVS Pharmacy and Chipotle Mexican Grill. Enhanced benefits of Mav Express cards include storing meal plan and dining-dollar information. Mav Money is good for purchases at participating on- and offcampus merchants. The available Mav Money balance will be linked to the ID. Mav Express cards can also be linked to Wells Fargo checking accounts. Another plus of having the card is discounts. Pascal said a number of local merchants honor discounts with Mav Express cards. “Most movie theaters will provide a student discount. Also many local businesses and restaurants will give a UTA discount to cardholders,” Pascal said. Social work junior Sophia Stew-
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The Mav Express card has a variety of uses such as access to Maverick Activities Center, Connection Café, Central Library and others.
art said she tries to take full advantage of all the Mav Express card perks. She said she has received a discount at restaurants, grocery
stores and even night clubs. “You never know when you might get a discount with the card, so I never leave home without
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Multicultural Greek Council • Provides a fraternal experience for local, regional and national organizations for men and women with diverse backgrounds as part of the Office of Student Governance and Organizations. • The Greek Life Office provides support to these organizations and offers assistance in chapter operations.
DAW
DAS
Delta Alpha Sigma
Delta Alpha Omega
KDX WDF
LQA
DFW LQF
Delta Phi Omega
Kappa Delta Chi
Lambda Theta Alpha
Lambda Theta Phi
Omega Delta Phi
Sigma Lambda Gamma
SDG
QXW
Theta Chi Omega
National Pan-Hellenic Council • Founded to provide cooperation and communication concerning issues of mutual interest for historically black Greek fraternities and sororities. • The UTA council serves as the official coordinating agent of the campus NPHC organizations to advance their national programs and promote unity.
AKA AFA DSQ KAY WYF FBS SGP ZFB
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Alpha Phi Alpha
Kappa Alpha Psi
Omega Psi Phi
Sigma Gamma Rho
Zeta Phi Beta
Delta Sigma Theta
Phi Beta Sigma
Panhellenic Council • The coordinating body of the National Panhellenic Conference sororities chapters represented on campus. • The council represents national and international social Greek organizations for women. The council has an executive board, one delegate and one alternate from each member group. The council provides support and services to sororities as well as representing sorority life to the university and the surrounding community.
AXW DDD ZTA
Alpha Chi Omega
Zeta Tau Alpha
Delta Delta Delta
DZ
Delta Zeta National
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