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DTV transition to finalize this week
Blocked lots cause tardies, raise questions Permit holders expressed concern about future issues with similar stadium events. BY HAROLD LOREN Contributor to The Shorthorn
Parking difficulties arising from a yet-to-be-finalized arrangement between UTA and Cowboys Stadium resulted in some nursing students not getting to class on time. For George Strait’s concert Saturday inaugurating the new facility, about 3,000 stadium employees parked in eight student lots. University Police and stadium parking attendants did not allow nonemployees into the lots, directing them to alternate parking locations. Nursing graduate student Tammy Trabosh attends an advanced pediatric management course from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Satur-
days. She arrived at Lot 47 outside of Pickard Hall to find she wasn’t allowed in. The nearest open lot was full and she had to pay for parking in the nearby parking garage. “We were redirected to a parking lot far away from Pickard Hall, and many of us were left slightly bewildered, not to mention late, for class,” Trabosh said. During the next special event at Cowboy Stadium — the Jonas Brothers concert June 20 — all nursing student and faculty members will be allowed to park in their normal spaces in Lot 47 along with stadium employees, said Kristin Sullivan, Media Relations assistant vice president. The university plans to first fill lots 40, 49, 50, 51 on the south side PARKING continues on page 5
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The conversion to digital TV must be made by June 12 in order for viewers to receive better picture quality and more channels.
Successful switch methods are a converter box, cable or satellite or digital built-in tuner. BY ALI MUSTANSIR The Shorthorn staff
Starting on Friday, analog TVs will receive nothing but static. Most high definition, LCD, plasma, DLP, LED and some analog TVs have a digital tuner built-in and are ready for the conversion. Other ways to continue receiving signal are through a cable or satellite service provider or a digital converter box connected to an analog TV. The University Center is prepared for the conversion, said David Albart, University Center Operations director. “As I understand the conversion to DTV, any TV that is receiving either a cable or satellite feed will operate normally,” he said. “All of the TVs in the UC receive a feed from a cable line.” All residence halls, Arbor Oaks, Meadow Run, Centennial Court and Timber Brook apartments re-
ceive cable television through Time Warner Cable. Business administration senior John Sanker said getting ready for the conversion was easy. He said he has two TVs in his house, one is an HDTV with a built-in tuner and the other an analog TV. “We got the coupon from the government, went to Best Buy and got a converter box,” Sanker said. “No programming. Just plug in the box, put it on the right channel and watch.” There are more advantages than better picture and sound, Sanker said, such as more channels. Most of the stations have sub-channels that show various alternative programming, like 24-hour live weather radar, sports, kids programming and Spanish and religious stations. Users still need a compatible antenna to receive digital, over-the-air signal. The antenna’s most important feature is receiving VHF and UHF signals. For examples visit http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumer-
GOING DIGITAL What is the public benefit of the DTV transition? • Frees parts of the broadcast spectrum for public safety communication, such as police. • Allows some spectrum auctioning to companies that can provide consumers with advanced wireless services. • Allows stations to offer improved picture and surround sound. • Expands programming choices. A broadcaster will be able to offer multiple digital programs simultaneously. • Provides interactive video and data services. For more information, go to http:// www.dtv.gov/
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CONSTRUCTION
Drainage system installed on First Street Eight-drain summer project should eliminate rainwater flooding, says Jeff Johnson. BY ALI MUSTANSIR The Shorthorn staff
Students will soon no longer need to cross the flood of First Street north of the University Center when it rains. The university will add eight drains to accommodate the collection of rainwater on First Street, from College to Pecan streets. Jeff Johnson, Building Operations associate director, said he tried to get the flooding fixed since coming to the university in 1994. One drain was installed but the second phase will include the majority of the construction along First Street from Oak to College streets. Johnson said an exact start date isn’t set for the second phase, but the en-
tire project should finish before the end of summer. He said even light rainwater levels can reach the top of the approximately 6-inch First Street curb. “It has been really bad, there was just nowhere for the water to go,” Johnson said. The construction costs about $555,000. Johnson said two factors caused delays — funding and First Street covering a central cable location for AT&T. He said the city was instrumental in the project. The university owns the section of First Street so the city couldn’t contribute funds. But the city waived some of its fees associated with the construction. “We are lucky we have a great relationship with the city,” Johnson said. “They support what we do.”
The city will also resurface Pecan Street from UTA Boulevard to Mitchell Street in July. Johnson said the project will also triple the sidewalk’s width in front of the Baptist Student Ministry and Christian Campus Center as well as make it Americans with Disabilities Act compliant. The UC delivery dock will remain open and a pathway to cross First Street will be designated, Johnson said. The drainage renovation on First Street is part of the First and Yates streets improvement plan. The project will convert the intersection where the Engineering Research Building is under construction into a pedestrian area. ALI MUSTANSIR news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
Players have shot in major league draft this week Those not selected in the 50 rounds still have option to sign as free agents. BY MARISSA HALL The Shorthorn editor-in-chief
Junior and senior UTA baseball players might get the chance to play Major League Baseball if they’re selected in the draft this week. Head coach Darin Thomas said it’s hard to predict who will be selected in the draft, which started Tuesday and ends Thursday. All seniors and juniors are eligible for the draft, along with any players who are at least 21 years old. “You don’t get a lot of information going in,” said Thomas. Senior outfielder Andrew Kainer, senior starting pitcher Matt Otteman and senior pitchers Nathan Long and Andy Sauter have a good chance to be selected, Thomas said. During 50 rounds, major league teams select players to meet with and, possibly, reach a contract deal. Selected players’ teams often place them in a minor league team
before adding them to their roster, Thomas said. Seven former UTA players play or are coaches or managers in the major league. Four other former players play for triple- and double-A teams. Kainer said he has talked to several teams, including the Milwaukee Brewers and the Pittsburgh Pirates. He worked out for the Los Angeles Dodgers, he said. “My goal has always been to make this a profession,” he said. “Hopefully, on Wednesday, we’ll make it a reality.” Kainer set the Southland Conference all-time hit-streak record in May. The previous record stood for 13 years. Since the season ended, Kainer has kept up with his workouts while waiting for draft day. “It’s been the longest two weeks of my life,” he said. If he doesn’t get drafted, Kainer said he doesn’t know what he’s going to do. He graduates in December. MLB continues on page 6
The Canary Construction crew works on the drainage system on First Street.
DRAINAGE CONSTRUCTION IS SET TO OCCUR IN THREE PHASES Phase One (nearly completed) — South on Pecan Street from UTA Boulevard to First Street, then west on First Street to Oak Street. Cost: $257,500 Phase Two – West on First Street from Oak to College streets. Cost: $268,200 Phase Three – Will connect drainage to the Engineering Research Building. Cost: $28,900 Source: Building Operations The Shorthorn: Stephanie Goddard
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Solar Energy Awareness Campaign: 9 a.m.-noon, Central Library mall. For information, contact Vinodh Valluri at vallurivin@gmail.com. Career Exploration Session: Noon-12:30 p.m. 216 Davis Hall. Free. For information, contact Counseling Services at 817-2723671. Graduate School Info Session: Noon-1 p.m. Bluebonnet Ballroom. For information, contact Sebastian Fuentes at 817-2725286 or sebastian@uta.edu. EXCEL Campus Activities Summer Board Meeting: Noon-1 p.m. Bluebonnet Ballroom. For information, contact EXCEL at 817-272-2963 or excel@uta.edu. “Stars at Night are Big and Bright”: 2-3 p.m. the Planetarium. Tickets are $5 for adults, $4 for children and seniors, $3 for faculty, staff and alumni and $2 for UTA students. For information, call 817-272-1183 or e-mail planetarium@uta.edu. UT Arlington Fort Worth Center Alumni Board Meeting: 4-6 p.m. Santa Fe Station. For information, contact Megan Topham at 817-272-5988. $2 Movie: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, 6-8:30 p.m. the Planetarium. For information, call 817-272-1183 or e-mail planetarium@uta.edu. THURSDAY
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Cynthia Ann and Quanah Parker Trail Exhibit: Noon-6 p.m. Gallery 76102 at Santa Fe Station. For information, contact Christina Graves at 817-272-5918.
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CORRECTIONS The UT System Board of Regents approved the new mixed-use residence hall and parking garage May 14. Last week’s issue incorrectly identified the date.
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Scottish heritage enlivens campus weekend there throughout our long history, celebrating our triumphs and mourning our losses. Our pipers have led us in our dance, to our BY HAROLD LOREN wars and to our graves,” Contributor to The Shorthorn said Elizabeth Chennault, Lamont, MacLellan and opening ceremonies coorCumming clans marched dinator and festival educaamong the Scots conven- tion chair. Chennault, an alumna, ing at Maverick Stadium is celebrating her 10th year this weekend for the Texas Scottish Festival and High- working with the festival. A staff of about 20 manages land Games. The 23rd annual cele- the event every year with bration of Scottish heritage pre-planning but only one kicked off Friday evening official meeting in April. with the time-honored The three-day gathering Gaelic tradition of “the has drawn up to 40,000 calling of the clans” — a people in the past. But the festival has not procession of banners and kilts parading before a been immune to the ecomodest crowd of families, nomic recession, executive director Ray McDonald guests and spectators. Musical performances said. “We’ve seen more people by Celtic-based bands like The Scottish Rogues, The this year than we saw last Killdares, Tullamore, Jig- year,” he said. “Perhaps this gernaut and Brother were is a positive indication of something.” seen in difThe Festiferent tents val is mainly a around the celebration of f e s t i v a l . “The music of the Other pavil- bagpipe brings dignity Scottish musical culture ions hosted as well as joy to our and history, traditionChennault al country culture.” said. It is also dances, stoan opportunirytelling and Michael Flight ty to stage and the fiddle performer at the 23rd annual Texas Scottish Festival and Highrecreate the playing of popular ScotBrian Mc- land Games tish Highland Neill, among Games. They others. Food were a methcourts, sword od for choosand weaponry vendors, kilt manufacturers and ing the best men to serve Celtic gift-makers shared at arms. The ancient Scots used the grounds with musical workshops and places to elements and materiexplore the clan genealogy. als from their day-to-day This year’s celebration life, thus events like the was marked by the deci- caber toss, the stone put, sion of the fore-mentioned the hammer throw and the clans to hold their own weight lift and toss. Keller resident Mark national meetings in conCannon has competed in junction with the festival. The announcer called out the Highland Games for the the arrival of the clans by past five years. His children name as bagpipers from the and wife, Casey, watched North Texas Caledonian Sunday as he tied for first Pipes and Drums filled the place in the weight toss by launching 56 pounds 190 evening air. “The pipes have been feet above the ground. He
Music, food, dance and clothing reproduce Highland traditions locally.
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Bagpipe player Matt Willis and electric bass player Troy Gallaher, perform at the Texas Scottish Festival and Highland Games on Sunday at Maverick Standium. The festival featured performances, activities, vendors and clan tents.
SCOTTISH TERMS Gaelic: The ancient Celtic language of Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man before the English came. Irish Gaelic is spoken mainly in areas along the western coast of Ireland. Scottish Gaelic is spoken mostly in the Highlands of Scotland and the island off Scotland’s northwestern coast.
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Texas Scottish Festival and Highland Games, which ran Friday through Sunday at Maverick Stadium, featured many performances, activities, vendors and clan tents.
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is muscular, but it’s with a soft-spoken demeanor that he said, “My son almost beat me at this last year.” Michael Flight brought the opening night ceremonies to a close when he served as “The Lone Piper.” The Lone Piper is a selected soloist playing as the rest of the orchestra comes
to a halt. “The music of the bagpipe brings dignity as well as joy to our culture,” he said. “I’m honored to play it and I’ll be back next year, God willing.”
800 Oak St. A student reported that someone hit her vehicle while she was in it.
Row Drive. Officers confirmed that it was the student’s vehicle and it was returned to him.
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Theft A staff member reported that personal property was stolen from her purse at 3:43 p.m. Central Library.
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Haggis: A traditional Scottish dish. There are many variations of recipes, most of which have in common the following ingredients: sheep’s “pluck” (heart, liver and lungs), minced with onion, oatmeal, suet, spices, and salt, mixed with stock, and traditionally boiled in the animal’s stomach for approximately three hours. Caber: Gaelic for tree or rafter — mostly associated with the “Caber Toss.” This event is the only one where the competitor is not striving for distance or height, but for accuracy. The objective is to stand the caber (often a telephone pole) on end, pick it up, hold it steady in the vertical position, then toss it end over end (known as the turning) to a particular landing position. Source: Oxford English Dictionary
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MONDAY Accident — Hit and Run Officers responded to a report of a hit and run at 8:16 a.m. in Lot 47,
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UC food court to get new look — in 2-3 years Renovations to add new carpet and furniture near Bluebonnet Ballroom start this summer. By Caroline BaSile The Shorthorn Staff
University Center Operations administration wants to add school spirit to the UC food court by renovating it, but will have to wait two to three years for the money. UC Operations Director David Albart said the cost is estimated at $650,000 with the money coming from student union fees. His office puts aside unused money at the end of the budget year and will allocate as much leftover money as possible for the renovations. He said renovation plans outline redesigning the space to display school spirit and add seats. The food court’s exterior white walls will hold a metal outline of the mascot Blaze and the university’s name. Albart said the crew will remove the food court’s half-circular entrance to add the seats. The area seats about 200, the new plaza would seat 245. Albart said the UC will undergo smaller renovations this summer, such as carpet and furniture replacement, starting with new carpet in the foyer area between Rosebud Theatre and Bluebonnet Ballroom. These small renovations will be finished by the end of summer, Albart
said. “Much of it has lived its useful life in the areas,” he said. “It is just time to replace these items.” Future plans to remodel the UC Palo Duro Lounge include incorporating more “mixed seating and dining areas,” Albart said. That project would take place after the food court’s renovations are completed. The project started three years ago in the UC upper level and this idea is just the next step, Albart said. A recent Student Congress resolution proposing to paint the UC orange, blue and white to boost school spirit helped the plan’s direction. “It certainly motivated us to make sure there was more school spirit in this area,” he said. Biochemistry junior Dan Nguyen said he likes the plaza’s white walls. “I like the cleanness ... but maybe more paintings or things on the walls could work instead of painting it a different color,” he said. Architecture junior Roberto Penalba said blue and orange will make the area more inviting and the seating could become more comfortable. Fort Worth-based KSQ Architects is designing the food court remodeling.
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happy hoopS Interdisciplinary studies senior Marquez Haynes helps with drills at basketball camp Tuesday in the Maverick Activities Center. Haynes says he enjoys teaching the kids and being back on the court for a week during the summer. “It’s refreshing,” he says.
oBituary
Pioneering educator, professor Kuban dies The musician wrote songs about his love for ecology and the Big Bend area in particular. By Johnathan Silver The Shorthorn staff
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Anticipated design of the UC food court, which will show more school spirit with metal wall outlines of the mascot Blaze and the university’s name, will cost an estimated $650,000.
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When former biology professor Joe Kuban learned he had a terminal disease, he continued with his everyday life until he lost the ability to walk and talk. Kuban died Thursday. He was 59. Kuban taught at UTA from 2001 and resigned for health reasons after spring 2008. He was diagnosed in 2007 with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly called Lou Gehrig’s disease. ALS is a neurological disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Kuban was the lead vocalist in the Joe Kuban and the Lost Chizo Band. Kuban composed many wedding songs, liturgical music, rock ’n’ roll and country tunes. He began showing symptoms during performances, said Tim Henry, a band mate and biology and Honors College lecturer. Kuban established the first high school level ecology program in the country at Fort Worth’s Nolan Cath-
dent, Nolan science teacher and forolic High School in 1974. He took students on trips across mer colleague of Kuban. Hubbard drove Kuban around America and Costa Rica and particularly liked Big Bend National when ALS took his ability to drive. It was the last trip UTA stuPark, Henry said. dents took with Kuban to “Joe was a prolific musiBig Bend. cian,” he said. “He was also “He would never an incredible instructor.” let the disease get him In addition to friends, down,” she said. “He was family and teaching, Kuban the real deal. If he passed cherished music, Henry said. a plant or an animal he He devoted much of his enusually knew what it was, ergy to his final album with but when he didn’t he the Lost Chizo Band. would find out.” “If you listen closely, you Although ALS is incan hear him having trouble Joe Kuban, Former breathing,” he said. “We did UTA biology profes- curable, Henry believes sor died Thursday medical advances can everything we could to get it at the age of 59. change victims’ circumout before he lost his voice.” stances. Kuban was a great teachKuban graduated from UTA with er and students loved him, said Greg Hale, College of Science director. a bachelor’s in 1972 and a master’s in Kuban taught students who wanted 1974 and earned a doctorate degree from Syracuse University in 1989. to be educators. Memorial mass was held at the “He shared his passion for teaching with his students,” Hale said. Hartnett Arena on Nolan’s campus “He charged their batteries up for Monday. Four sons and stepsons, four sibteaching.” Kuban sang songs he wrote about lings, three grandchildren and a wife Big Bend to his students to creatively survive Kuban. teach ecology and biology. Kuban loved to learn and share knowledge, Johnathan Silver said Natalie Hubbard, doctoral stunews-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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• A story about the Miss Texas pageant moving from Fort Worth to Texas Hall. The pageant, which was held in Fort Worth for more than 46 years, takes place 7 p.m. July 3. UTA will receive $1 from each ticket sold.
• Coverage of Mavericks competing in the NCAA Track and Field Championships in Arkansas from June 10 to June 13.
• A photo gallery and video of the Dallas anime convention A-Kon 20. UTA students, some dressed as their favorite animated characters, attended the event along with thousands of other people. Also check out a sidebar about the top five anime films. • A story and photo gallery about the 24-Hour Video Race. Students and alumni participated in the contest, in which they wrote, shot and edited a short film in only 24 hours. • A review of the raunchy comedy The Hangover.
• An audio slideshow of the Texas Scottish Festival and Highland Games this weekend. The annual event, held at Maverick Stadium, celebrates all things Scottish. That includes bagpipe music, caber tossing and kilts. • On Thursday read a review of the romantic comedy The Proposal. Sandra Bullock stars as a boss who forces her assistant (Ryan Reynolds) to marry her to avoid deportation. • Coverage of UTA baseball players who may be drafted into the major leagues. The draft takes place now through Thursday and theshorthorn.com will keep you informed about who does and doesn’t get selected.
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Keep Us In Mind Students should be consulted when it comes to retail-space decisions in the new mixed-use building When the university administration begins marketing the retail space in the planned mixed-use residence hall, they should consider what stores would best fit students’ needs. The administration hasn’t decided what stores will fill the space. About 8,000 square feet of the $67 million structure will be available for rent. If the university wants to show that it cares about students’ needs, they should use this opportunity to rent out the retail space wisely. The stores should be geared toward students, especially those students who live on or near campus. EDITORIAL These students ROUNDUP could benefit from a The issue: grocery store. PlenThe university plans to include retail ty of convenience space in a new resistores are scattered dence hall next to the within walking disupcoming special events center. tance of campus, but students need We suggest: Students should be more choices than the university’s prithe snack-sized, ority when deciding overpriced foods what retailers should fill the space. these offer. While some convenience stores offer healthy options and fresh produce, they don’t always have the best selection. Students deserve a store with a variety of affordable, healthy foods that’s less than a 20-minute walk away. A few grocery stores are about a mile from campus, depending on where you live, and the Wal-Mart Supercenter is about two miles away. For students who live on campus and don’t have cars, two miles can be a long way. The Mav Mover shopping YOUR VIEW shuttle only goes to What do you think the retail space in the Wal-Mart on Satmixed-use residence urdays, so students hall should offer? are forced to bum Go online to www. theshorthorn.com rides or buy overto comment on this priced food they article or write a letcan find at the Mar- ter to the editor at opinion-editor.shortket or other convehorn@uta.edu. nience stores. There are other on-campus retail stores students could benefit from. A movie and video game rental store or a pharmacy would also be helpful to students. Whatever the administration decides are the best options for filling the retail space, they shouldn’t decide without consulting students. And students should let them know what their needs are.
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Judge Sonia Sotomayor’s race and ‘humble beginnings’ aren’t means for confirmation alone
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ast month Justice David to make this a wedge issue for H. Souter announced Republicans. If the Repubhe will retire from the licans choose to filibuster or U.S. Supreme Court at the protest the confirmation of a Hispanic justice, they will end of its term in June. But don’t worry, President alienate themselves from the Barack Obama has nominat- already shrinking Republican Hispanic base. This creates a ed Judge Sonia Sotomayor. According to an October problem between those who 2001 speech, she said: “I want to block her confirmawould hope that a wise La- tion and those who see the tina woman with the richness politics and don’t want to cause a stir because of her experiences of the possible reperwould more often cussions in 2010 and than not reach a bet2012. ter conclusion than It’s not wrong to a white male who delve into the spehasn’t lived that life.” cifics of SotomayI already feel reor’s record. Though lieved. she may come from The Supreme humble beginnings Court is the highwith Puerto Rican est court in America parents, achievand being chosen as COLT ABLES ing the “American an associate justice dream” is not means is a lifetime appointment, so let us not rush it. for confirmation alone. In a recent case in ConThis is truly where a president necticut, known as Ricci v. makes his mark. It was suspected that DeStefano, a group of fireObama would have the privi- fighters were given an exam to lege of nominating two jus- see who would be promoted tices to the bench during his to leadership positions. But term in office. Traditionally, after the results were reliberals nominate liberals and ceived, they were thrown out. conservatives nominate con- The tests were deemed “raservatives — and this pick still cially biased” because the fire department’s minority memfollows that pattern. This is a political move. bers didn’t score well. EighThe Obama administration is teen firefighters (17 white and focusing on “identity politics” one Hispanic) filed a federal
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Original Thoughts Parodies need limits and shouldn’t take advantage of literary classics
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DISCOMBOBULATION by Houston Hardaway
civil-rights lawsuit, which was overturned in a lower court and appealed in the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The three-judge panel, including Sotomayor, affirmed the previous court’s ruling to dismiss the discrimination claims. The case is currently awaiting an opinion from the Supreme Court. This case could be seen as an affirmative action issue, since minorities will not be getting “proper representation.” I hear that argument but I am not sure how valid it is. The best of the best should be in leadership positions. The purpose of the Supreme Court is to look at the facts and apply the law as it pertains to the Constitution. One fear is that whatever party is in power will nominate justices who will be activist judges and will create law and shape policy according to their own beliefs. In the end, she will be confirmed because of the Democratic majority, but the Republicans should be given plenty of time to question her judicial record because, once she is confirmed, she is there until she retires or expires.
his past week, CNN.com reported that J.D. Salinger filed a lawsuit aimed to stop the publication and distribution of the novel 60 Years Later: Coming Through the Rye. The book, written by an author calling himself J.D. California, is a so-named sequel to Salinger’s novel The Catcher in the Rye. California’s book chronicles the life of an aged Holden Caulfield, The Catcher in the Rye’s main character, as he leaves his retirement home and “embarks on a curious journey through the streets of New York.” The novel, not yet available in the United States, is published by the Swedish company Nicotext and the publisher calls it a parody. However, this “crumby” adaptation is nothing more than a knockoff and in bounds of a copyright lawsuit. The saying “if it’s not broken, don’t fix it” can be applied to this situation.
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There is no need for a sequel to this Zombies: The Classic Regency Romance classic novel. Literature works become — Now With Ultraviolent Mayhem! in classics because they don’t need 2009. Even Margaret Mitchchanges. The novels and the ell’s novel Gone With the Wind characters within them are agewas parodied in 2002 as The less and serve as a time capsule Wind Done Gone, which tells for future generations. Mitchell’s story from a SouthWhile adaptations can be exern slave’s viewpoint. pressive and sometimes fun, a While some stories improve fine line stretches between paywith a second installment, othing homage to a great fiction ers are perfect just the way piece and butchering a literthey are. If the authors had ary classic. With famous fiction intended for additional story works, such as The Catcher in line, they would have continued it. the Rye, it’s better to leave the MACY GALVAN And perhaps authors who original alone rather than reap need to use others’ work as the benefits from the author’s inspiration for their creations should try work. Salinger isn’t the first author cop- to have some original thoughts, just like ied or parodied for the sake of mak- Salinger, Austen and Mitchell did. ing money from a timeless novel. Jane — Macy Galvan is an English senior Austen’s Pride and Prejudice has been revamped into Pride and Prejudice and and a columnist for The Shorthorn
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Large Hadron Collider project Center involves resumes this fall, professor says students, residents Despite last year’s helium leak, work continues on the particle accelerator project. By Johnathan silVer The Shorthorn staff
After months of repairs, physicists will restart the world’s most powerful particle accelerator to further understand the universe’s formation. The Large Hadron Collider in Geneva will measure particle energies created from collided protons in the fall. The circular machine accelerates protons to 99.99 percent the speed of light and spins them in opposite directions to collide. The particles, which emerge from the collision, are supposed to give researchers an idea of what conditions were like during the Big Bang, said physics professor Kaushik De, the U.S. ATLAS computing operations coordinator. Poor welding caused a helium leak to damage the collider last fall, De said. After the leakage, the entire collider had to be checked for further damage. A continuing concern is the possibility of mini black holes forming. Even if one formed, it
would only exist for a billionth of a second, De said. “We are trying to understand the fundamental laws of physics,” he said. “That’s why we go to these high energies — to find out what makes the universe the way it is.” De said the troubles with the collider have not discouraged him and he loves what he does. “I do it because I enjoy solving puzzles,” he said. Kaushik De, U.S. Since sumATLAS computing mer 2005, operations coordinamath and tor and UTA physics physics alumprofessor nus Pierce Weatherly has worked on the LHC project with De. “When the incident happened I was irritated,” Weatherly said. “I figured something like that would happen.” The pursuit of knowledge is what keeps Weatherly interested and willing to contribute to the project, he said. “It’s a really good time for this
By the nUmBers What: The Large Hadron Collider, a particle accelerator, was built to better understand the universe Where: Near Geneva at the Swiss-French border Background: Took 14 years to build Size: 17 miles in circumference; the Six Flags Over Texas theme park could fit inside the collider’s range nearly 70 times area of physics,” he said. “All the incoming data from experiments could lead to new theories that will increase the understanding of our universe in the next few years.” The LHC project was featured in the film Angels and Demons. In the movie, an anti-papal group kills a LHC project leader, steals antimatter and uses it to disrupt Vatican City State procedures. De will clear misconceptions in the movie during a presentation 6 p.m. June 24 at the Planetarium. Johnathan silVer news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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in city projects Schools and Arlington partner up to improve the area and give experience to participants. By andrew VaUghan Contributor to The Shorthornl
Students from the schools of Urban and Public Affairs and Architecture will help the city develop its neighborhoods starting June 22. The partnership will work in the Arlington Community Design Center located inside City Hall. The partnership’s goal is to “enhance the livability of Arlington.” Students will research civic design issues and work on city-planning projects. Professors and city employees will act as project managers, monitoring students’ progress. Residents can also suggest city improvements. Gincy Thoppil, planning project manager 2, is one of the city employees that will manage projects at the center. “This really should improve the city’s image, but both entities benefit,” Thoppil said. “It will enhance UTA’s planning and architecture programs, students will get handson experience with real-time projects and will result in unique designs that promote longevity and add value to the city.” Architecture assistant professor Wanda Dye said this is a great learning experience for her students.
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Aeronautical engineering sophomore Justin Kenna converses on the phone Monday in front of Woolf Hall. Kenna decided to take a break in between his two summer I courses before running errands later that day.
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Network brings new, safer way to connect to the Internet on campus Logging in offline and using Wi-Fi Protected Access will ensure higher user security for laptops. By Caroline Basile The Shorthorn Staff
The university has a safer way to provide wireless Internet starting this summer, which will log students in automatically after a one-time program setup, according to the Office of Information Technology. The new network is safer because it changes how users access the Wi-Fi connection, said David Caldwell, Office of Information Technology Network Services director. The university-owned-and-operated network will now send information as encrypted data from the user’s laptop to the wireless access point. He said he was not aware of any security issues before but this new process will ensure more safety. The previous method retired May 31. To help with the configuration process change, the office bought XpressConnect, which cost around $20,000, Caldwell said. Users must look through available networks and find “UTAwireless Setup,” which will run a program to configure laptops with new automatic login settings. Caldwell said the setup should take less than a minute. After that, compatible computers will login as soon as they enter the network — unless the wireless device on a laptop is turned off. Older laptops might not have the right technology and must use the former login method of selecting “UTA Web Login” from available networks. Architecture senior Eduardo Castaneda said he can’t get his iPhone to work with the new network process. He tries to log on and it tells him he has to register it with the school.
to log on to the new Uta wireless network: • Find a list of available networks and connect to “UTAwireless Setup” • A Web-based program will run and ask for MyMav login information • Information will be stored for the automatic login or will be redirected to the login page on the Web
“But I don’t know how,” he said. Caldwell said the new configuration does work with iPhones and Windows Mobile devices, but there are too many variations involved with smart phones to assure they will always work. “It is a little more complicated than working on a computer, since people are very attached to their cell phones, and you cannot just rebuild them like you can a computer,” he said in an e-mail Tuesday. The login methods use Wi-Fi Protected Access, encrypting data traffic over airwaves, Caldwell said. The previous network configuration didn’t encrypt data unless the user ran a form of virtual private network software with the connection, he said. Interdisiplinary studies senior Carmen Jones said the old way used to time-out every 15 minutes. Now, she walks into a Wi-Fi area on campus, boots up her computer, hits Internet Explorer and starts surfing. English junior Alfonso Lopez said the new network seems to work at a slower speed. Mechanical engineering junior Murat Kaan said he hasn’t experienced any issues with the network’s speed but appreciates the security upgrade. “A safer network is better for everyone,” he said. Caroline Basile news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
of campus before working toward Lot 47. She added that all students or faculty members inconvenienced by Saturday’s arrangements and forced to pay for parking elsewhere may bring their parking receipts to the office of John Hall, Administration and Campus Operations vice president, 300 Davis Hall. The problems have come about as part of a new in-kind exchange agreement between the university and the stadium, the final terms of which have not been agreed upon by Hall. “UTA is receiving free marketing and promotional opportunities with Cowboys Stadium as the result of this agreement,” Sullivan said. “There is no money being exchanged.” Trabosh said she felt the incident violated the parking permit privileges she expects. “There were no signs for the students — only signs for the stadium employees — no advanced warning of any type, and we were forced to
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facts/dtvantennas.html. A May 25 Nielsen Company survey found 3.1 million U.S. households aren’t prepared for the switch. Advertising junior Shintaro Morita said he didn’t care to switch. “The TV in my house is mostly for gaming,” Morita said. “When I watch anime, I watch it on my computer.”
She worked in similar programs and said she is confident about the center’s development. “The students are excited,” she said. “This will give them experience by helping them understand the constraints the city must work under while dealing with a variety of neighborhoods. With the economy, it will be a slow effort. But it is an experiment and that is a step in the right direction.” Bob Wilkins, SUPA’s Institute of Urban Studies training and outreach director, anticipates the center’s opening. “You’ve got architecture students plus planning students learning with city faculty. That’s really the best you can get,” Wilkins said, “What we are doing is help neighborhoods grow and give them a mark of distinction.” The center will be in City Hall’s first-floor storefront area. The center will include a display of in-progress student projects, which will be open for public discussion. The design center will also offer lectures and classes on planning and urban design. The center is expected to open by June 22. Hours of operation will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday. andrew VaUghan news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
pay for parking elsewhere,” Trabosh said. Nursing graduate student Ashley Hanson was also caught in the confusion. She tried to park in the garage, found it full, and drove to the opposite side of campus to walk to her class. “We called the UTA Parking Office and became concerned when they explained these are new parking arrangements to be expected with all of the upcoming special events at the stadium,” she said. “We wondered why no one informed any of us.” Sullivan said she was unaware if any prior efforts were made by UTA to inform students and faculty of the new parking arrangements, but it’s an important concern from this point forward. “We are interested in helping all students and faculty members find adequate parking facilities in order for them to properly attend all of their classes,” Sullivan said. “New things like this present us with unique opportunities to learn and adjust accordingly.” harold loren news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
Former President George W. Bush signed The United States Digital Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005 in that year requiring all analog broadcast to stop Feb. 17. On Feb. 11 President Barack Obama signed the DTV Delay Act changing the date to June 12. The delay was to give households on the waiting list time to receive a government coupon, which discounts the cost of a digital converter box. ali mUstansir news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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Perry says he will call special session AUSTIN — Gov. Rick Perry said Tuesday he will call a special legislative session so lawmakers can address unfinished state business, but he wouldn’t say when. “We now are to the point that we can say that there will be a special session. When is still a little bit up in the air,” Perry said. The Legislature adjourned its 140-day regular session June 1 without passing key “sunset” bills that would have kept important state agencies running, including the transportation and insurance departments and the Texas Racing Commission. Last week, Perry said his staff was studying all options to decide whether a special session was necessary to continue the operation of the agencies. By Tuesday, he said, it was clear a that a special session would have to be called. The Texas governor can call multiple special sessions lasting up to 30 days each. Perry can add any number of items to the agenda of a special session. He wouldn’t say whether a contentious GOP-backed voter identification proposal — which would require Texans to show more ID before casting a ballot — would be on the agenda.
Pacman who? Unknown DBs shine at Cowboys practice
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Sculptor David Adickes works on his sculpture of President Barack Obama June 2 at his studio in Houston. The 18 foot tall statue will be installed at President’s Park in South Dakota where Adickes’ sculptures of the previous 43 presidents are currently displayed.
“The Lakers did a good job of protecting their home, and now it’s our turn to do the same thing. We’ve been in some tough situations. We’ve just got to fight our way out.”
CARROLLTON — Maybe the Cowboys won’t need Adam “Pacman” Jones back in the secondary after all. The biggest playmakers at organized team activities Tuesday were a pair of low-profile, third-year defensive backs: cornerback Alan Ball and safety Courtney Brown. Ball had an interception and each player had a couple of deflections, earning praise from teammates and coach Wade Phillips. The performances came one day after the team backtracked on owner Jerry Jones’ comment that he was considering a reunion with Jones, the cornerback released following a troubled 2008 that included a fight with his team bodyguard and a six-game suspension.
dwight Howard, AP Photo: Jae C. Hong
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Intramural registration for students ends this week intramural softball, racquetball and tennis registration deadlines approach at week’s end, but it won’t be the last chance to get competitive at the Maverick Activities Center. The first registration deadline is Thursday for softball and Saturday for racquetball and tennis. Sports offered during the summer include softball, sand volleyball, racquetball, tennis, sports trivia and 3-on-3 basketball. in addition, there’s a Tiger Woods PGA Tour and a NBA 2K9 video game tournament Thursday, a backyard games night July 23 and a poker tournament Aug. 6. At the backyard games night, students can play horseshoes, washers and beanbag toss. “There was a spike last year in involvement,” said drew Barfield, intramural Sports and Sports Clubs assistant director. “The hardest part is getting people to participate around their schedules.” if students aren’t enrolled in summer classes, they can purchase a $75 membership. other registration deadlines, entry fees and official rules for each sport are online at www.uta.edu/ campusrec. stepHanie Goddard news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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In this photo released by the Association of Surfing Professionals, Masatoshi Ohno, of Japan, cuts back on a wave during a round two heat at the SriLankan Airlines Pro surfing tournament Tuesday at Pasta Point, Maldives. Ohno was a surprise elimination losing to Pat Gudauskas in the heat.
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Sotomayor’s confirmation hearings to begin July 13 WASHINGTON — Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy announced Tuesday that confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor will convene on July 13, considerably earlier than Republicans wanted. Leahy said the date presents a “fair and adequate” schedule that would give members of the committee several more weeks to prepare. President Barack Obama has urged the Senate to vote on confirming Sotomayor to the high court before it leaves for a congressional recess in August.
Army Corps orders thousands of trees chopped down COLUMBIA, La. — The Army Corps of Engineers is on a mission to chop down every tree in the country that grows within 15 feet of a levee — including oaks and sycamores in Louisiana, willows in
Oklahoma and cottonwoods in California. The corps is concerned that the trees’ roots could undermine barriers meant to protect low-lying communities from catastrophic floods like the ones caused by Hurricane Katrina.
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WHO says it may declare swine flu pandemic soon GENEVA — The World Health Organization said Tuesday a spike in swine flu cases in Australia may push it to finally announce the first flu pandemic in 41 years. It also expressed concern about an unusual rise in severe illness from the disease in Canada. WHO’s flu chief Keiji Fukuda said the agency wanted to avoid “adverse effects” if it announces a global outbreak of swine flu. Fukuda said people might panic or governments might take inappropriate actions if WHO declares a pandemic. Some flu experts think the world already is in a pandemic and that WHO has caved in to country requests that a declaration be postponed. — The Associated Press
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“i’m just taking it one step at a time,” he said. otteman said scouts from major league teams have been out to see him at games and have shown interest. He tied the university’s all-time single-season rBi record last season with 69. “ever since growing up playing T-ball, it has been a dream to play professionally and to get paid to do something you love doing,” he said. otteman said if he doesn’t get drafted he hopes to sign as a free agent or he’ll continue at UTA and become a physical therapist. Thomas said the coaching staff will try to get undrafted players a spot on a team. “i think we’ve got some guys that have a good chance,” he said. Marissa Hall news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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Senior outfielder Andrew Kainer swings to land the record for most consecutive games with a hit in the Southland Conference on May 5. Kainer secured the Southland Conference record with his 35th consecutive game with a hit this season.
WHat is tHe draft? The First-Year Player Draft is when Major League Baseball teams select players for their organizations over a course of rounds. Who is eligible? • U.S. or Canadian residents who have never contracted with a major or minor league team. • High school players who have exhausted their eligibility to participate in high school athletics. • College players who have completed their junior year or are at least 21 years old. • Any junior college player.
When can they sign? Players can sign from the time of selection until Aug. 15 or until they enter or go back to college for the fall semester. What if they’re not selected? Players not selected in the draft are still eligible to sign with a team. Source: http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/draftday/faq.jsp
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Brandon Bruns, Kinesiology Sophomore Are you a morning or night person? “Definitely a night person. Biologically, I’m just awake all night.”
When it comes to barbecue, healthier food alternatives don’t mean sacrificing taste and tradition
What’s your favorite sport? “Hockey because of the intensity and action.” If you could go on a date with any celebrity, who would it be? “Keira Knightley. She’s my type I suppose.” — Dustin Dangli
FILM/DVD RELEASES Gran Torino, Rated R In this drama, hardened Korean War veteran Walt Kowalski (Clint Eastwood) begins to reform a troubled teenage neighbor while protecting him from the gang that plagues the neighborhood.
Grab the food, stake out an open pit at the park and tell everyone it’s BYOB. But don’t forget it’s also swimsuit season and shaving calories may be the goal for some guests. It’s important to grab healthy alternatives for choosy eaters who are trying to look great in a bikini or Speedo.
Fired Up, Rated PG-13 Two high school football stars decide to join a cheerleading camp in attempt to spend all summer with gorgeous females. Their vacation at camp changes when one of the boys falls in love.
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Pick of the Week Get wet. With no rain clouds in sight this week and expected temperatures just below 100 degrees, it’s the perfect time for dipping into a swimming pool. If you’ve got the cash, take a trip to Six Flags Hurricane Harbor for wave pools and water slides, but the sun may be too bright for the Lazy River. Don’t forget the sunscreen to avoid a nasty sunburn.
Beer Burgers Most people slap down some good ol’ ground beef. As tasty as it sounds, a patty of 75 percent lean ground has 195 calories. Go leaner with 95 percent lean patties with 140 calories and 4.5 fat grams a serving. A 64 gram turkey burger patty has 181 calories. Or go vegetarian. Boca meatless burger’s original patties have only 100 calories and one fat gram. Vegan-friendly Gardenburger’s Veggie Medley contains 90 calories and 2.5 fat grams. It may taste different but for the caloric intake of a meatless burger the sacrifice can help mold a six pack.
Barbecue Tips The Shorthorn has some helpful tips to make sure your summer cookouts are done right. Be Adventurous Research new recipes you’d like to try on the grill. Sure things can turn out bad but it never hurts to try dishes outside the usual burgers and hotdogs.
Dessert Unless you’re nine, dessert doesn’t really have that much weight. Skipping dessert won’t kill the meal. And that nasty guilt seems to disappear when you opt out. But if you must, watermelon is a great summer treat. Some sherbet flavors taste better than ice cream and are healthier, too. Or choose a reduced-calorie version of your favorite flavor.
Hot Dogs/Sausages What’s a tailgate picnic without a hotdog or two? At 40 calories and 0.5 fat grams per serving, a second helping of an Oscar Mayer 98 percent fat-free wiener isn’t a bad thing, but avoid from that second helping of other sausages. Johnsonville Original Bratwurst pack 270 calories and 22 fat grams.
Other sides Veggies always win when it comes to healthy eating. Corn, carrots and salads with a light dressing make great alternatives to greasy foods. Mixed vegetables wrapped in tinfoil and placed on the grill provide flavors not experienced with chips. Even if veggie-phobes dress up their sides with cheese or ranch to make it go down easier, the side is still better for the body than chips or fries.
Bread Whole grain always makes a meal healthier. Whole grain or reduced calorie buns can cut about 30 calories compared to 120-calorie white buns. To go healthy, it needs to be whole grain. Wheat on the package doesn’t always mean lean. Make sure to check the labels. Or skip the bread altogether.
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There’s a valid reason underneath the term “beer belly.” Stick to light beers if you don’t mind the taste. Or just stick to one while cooking, drink water with the meal and another cold one with the guys as the grill cools. Moderation is a good thing.
Beverages Sodas are cookout staples but are also full of empty calories. Tea and juices instead of Coca-Cola lighten the caloric load. Sweet tea makes a good alternative to 2-liter sodas. Go even healthier with 100 percent natural juices. Stay away from artificial flavors with large sugar amounts. Or better yet, drink water. No calories, no problem.
UTA STUDENTS TELL THE SHORTHORN THEIR GRILL FAVORITES What’s your favorite item on the grill and why?
Skip out on greasy, thin potato chips and grab the light or baked versions. Lays Classic potato chips pack 150 calories a serving, while its baked counterpart has 120 calories a serving. The light version of Lays Original potato chip has 75 calories per serving. Try tortilla chips with salsa as a pre-meal snack and after-meal chaser. Or go completely healthy and substitute chips with carrot sticks or corn. Grilled corn with cayenne pepper adds a Southwestern flavor to a meal.
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“Ribs. The meat is flaky and tender.”
“Steak. It just has a better taste.”
David Migl,
Elisha Denham,
Biomedical engineering sophomore
Aerospace engineering freshman
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“Beef patties. That’s what you expect at a barbecue.” Nabiha Yousuf,
Electrical engineering junior