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LEGISLATURE
College of Science dean Lawmakers OK school money, chosen, begins Aug. 15 Current dean Paul Paulus says he stepped down to refocus on research and teaching. BY JOHNATHAN SILVER The Shorthorn staff
The university named Pamela Jansma College of Science dean Friday, replacing outgoing dean Paul Paulus. As the new dean, Pamela Jansma said she wants to make science approachable. Jansma has decades of administrative and teaching expe-
rience. She specializes in earth sciences and volunteers her time to middle school students to expand science’s appeal. Her former post was New Mexico State University’s Arts and Sciences dean. She said she will work with students from Pamela Jansma, every level. College of Science “ F o c u s i n g dean
on high-quality research while maintaining high-quality education for the students is critical,” Jansma said. Jansma said she doesn’t have any specific plans but wants to evaluate the college and the campus before making any decisions. When students think of science they don’t think of her field, she said. Earth science is a subject generally taught in middle schools but not afterward. The DEAN continues on page 3
PIPING PROTEINS
pending approval Nursing Nursing, financial aid and Tier The university could receive $5 One research school efforts million through 2012 to fund the specified as possible recipients. Regional Nursing Education Center BY JASON BOYD The Shorthorn news editor
The university could benefit in the future from the Texas Legislature’s 81st regular session, said President James Spaniolo. In a letter to the university community, Spaniolo highlighted nursing, financial aid and Tier One as beneficiaries.
Stadium employees parking arranged BY HAROLD LOREN Contributor to The Shorthorn
The Shorthorn: Tim Crumpton
Biology junior Kiran Kc pipettes proteins Tuesday for assistant biology professor Shawn Christensen’s retrotransposon research lab. Christensen is studying the replication mechanism of genomic parasites.
BASEBALL
Major league teams draft two UTA players BY MARISSA HALL The Shorthorn editor-in-chief
Two UTA baseball players may get the chance to play major league ball after being drafted last week. The Oakland Athletics selected senior pitcher Nathan Long in round 26 (783 overall pick). The Chicago Cubs took sophomore pitcher Rett Varner in round 34 (1,040 overall pick). “I was just unbelievably excited,” Long said. “It’s what I’ve dreamed about since I was a little kid.” The 2009 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft lasted June 9 through June 11. In about 50 rounds, major league teams selected players to sign to their teams or their minor league affiliates. In this year’s draft 1,521 players were selected. Out of the 12 schools in the Southland Conference 21 players were drafted, the third most in conference history. Long signed a contract with Oakland putting him on the team’s minor league affiliate the Van-
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ARLINGTON
Students will have reserved spots despite Saturday’s event, says Kristin Sullivan.
SLC record holder for most consecutive games with a hit wasn’t among selectees.
in the School of Nursing, if the governor signs the appropriations bill. Gov. Rick Perry has 20 days after the close of a session to exercise his veto powers, and has not done so yet. The session ended June 1. From there the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board will dole out the funds, keeping track of the nurs-
THE DRAFTEES Nathan Long, senior pitcher - Drafted in round 26 (783 overall pick) - Selected by the Oakland Athletics - Last season broke the UTA singleseason strikeout record Rett Varner, sophomore pitcher - Drafted in round 34 (1,040 overall pick) - Selected by the Chicago Cubs - Struck out 44 batters in the 57 innings he pitched last season
couver Canadians. He’s in training camp in Phoenix, Ariz., until Thursday, when he leaves to begin playing for the Class A team. “If I do what I’m supposed to do, I know I can stay here,” he said. “It’s up to me to perform.” Long broke the UTA singleseason strikeout record with 104 strikeouts last season. He also led the conference in strikeouts. Last season, Varner struck out 44 batters in 57 innings played. He found out he’d been selected Thursday when he was watching the draft live on the Internet. DRAFT continues on page 5
ONLINE EXCLUSIVES • Read a story about a resolved bedbug case that left students displaced. • On Thursday read a review of the romantic comedy The Proposal. Follow The Shorthorn on Twitter. Our username is utashorthorn.
Administration officials are changing plans to accommodate Cowboys Stadium employees for Saturday’s Jonas Brothers concert due to student complaints two weeks ago. Stadium employees, who will be shuttled to the stadium during the concert, will reserve five of the university’s 26 student lots for 3,000 nonstudent vehicles. This is three parking lots less than previously reserved during George Strait’s June 6 concert. Nursing students complained during the Strait concert because no parking was left next to Pickard Hall. Some paid at the nearby
UPCOMING EVENTS The Jonas Brothers World Tour, 7 p.m. Saturday 2009 World Cup, 3 p.m. July 19 World Football Challenge, 6 p.m. July 26 University of Oklahoma vs. Brigham Young University football game, Sept. 5 Source: stadium.dallascowboys.com
parking garage and some parked across campus. Now, a space is designated for nursing students. “Students and faculty will need only to display parking permits and show their student ID’s in order to park in their normally designated lots,” said Kristin Sullivan, Media Relations assistant STADIUM continues on page 5
The Joys, Difficulties of Daddyhood Three university fathers share paternal experiences BY ALI MUSTANSIR The Shorthorn staff
Education can change a person. So can being a father. Provost Donald Bobbitt, Development Vice President Jim Lewis and history senior Terry Duncan all are juggling careers or studies at UTA while being fathers. Father’s Day is Sunday, but they influence their children’s lives every day.
Donald, Chris and Jon Bobbitt “The car hit the house,” Donald said he heard over the phone. Donald said his son Chris, now a public administration graduate student, had wanted to drive since he was a child but was not allowed until he turned 16. Donald learned during that phone call that Chris had knocked a few bricks loose on the house while trying to drive. “Well that is quite impossible, since you can’t drive,” Donald calmly told his son after the crash, instead of getting angry. Chris said his father is influential in his life. “He is just a great role model to try to follow, to try and use his guidance to help me be a better individual,” he said. Chris said his father never pushed him into a decision, instead giving him insight that helped him. Jon, Lyon College chemistry junior, said his father inspired him to study chemistry by taking him to his lab, while Donald was a chemistry professor at the University of Arkansas, and letting him “wash the dishes” — beakers and other instruments. “He’s a great guy,” he said. “I try to be like him in most ways. I try to work as hard as he does. He seems to be there for anyone. An allFATHER continues on page 6
The Shorthorn: Rasy Ran
History senior Terry Duncan soothes his three-month-old son, Andrew, while his wife, English junior Elizabeth, speaks with a relative Monday at the University Center Palo Duro Lounge. The two met in 2002 while working at a Cinemark and married in 2006. Elizabeth said she plans on having a simple Father’s Day celebration with a surprise gift for Terry.
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Community can view free summer movies
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June Solar Energy Awareness Campaign: 9 a.m.-noon, Central Library mall. For information, contact Vinodh Valluri at vallurivin@gmail.com.
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EXCEL Campus Activities Summer Board Meeting: 2-3 p.m., University Center Student Congress Chambers. For information, contact EXCEL Campus Activities at 817-272-2963 or excel@uta.edu. Planetarium show — “Stars at Night are Big and Bright”: 2-3 p.m., Chemistry and Physics Building. Tickets $5 adults, $4 children and seniors, $3 faculty, staff and alumni and $2 UTA students. For information, contact the Planetarium at 817-2721183 or planetarium@uta.edu. UTA Fort Worth Center Alumni Board Meeting: 4-6 p.m., Santa Fe Station. For information, contact Megan Topham at 817272-5988. $2 Movie — “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”: 6-8 p.m., Chemistry and Physics Building. For information, contact the Planetarium at 817-2721183 or planetarium@uta.edu. UTA Texas Rangers Appreciation Games 7:05 p.m., The Ballpark in Arlington. Discounted games for the rest of the season for all UT Arlington employees, students, alumni and friends. Go to: http://www.texasrangers. com/uta password: rangers. 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 817-2725918. Planetarium show — “Secret of the Cardboard Rocket”: 2-3 p.m., Chemistry and Physics Building. Tickets $5 adults, $4 children and seniors, $3 faculty, staff and alumni and $2 UTA students. For information, contact the Planetarium at 817-2721183 or planetarium@uta.edu. Thesis and Dissertation Workshop: 4-6 p.m., 311B Ransom Hall. Free. For information, contact Ginger Dickens at 817-2722688 or dickens@uta.edu.
CORRECTIONS The time in the EXCEL Campus Activities Summer Board meeting calendar item was incorrect in last week’s issue. The meeting time should have said 2-3 p.m. The June 10 story “Pioneering educator, professor Kuban dies” should have said Greg Hale is the College of Science assistant dean.
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The eight-film, big-screen series includes ‘Grease,’ ‘Monsters vs. Aliens’ and ‘Angels and Demons.’ ALI MUSTANSIR The Shorthorn staff
EXCEL Campus Activities opens its summer movie series Thursday with the comedy Observe and Report. The student-run series will be shown on the permanent movie screen at the Maverick Activities Center’s west lawn. It has been held every summer for more than 20 years, Student Activities Director P.K. Kelly said. The series will be open to anyone in the Arlington community, but is designed to serve students, faculty and staff, he said. In previous years, 300 to 500 people attended. The series includes recent movies from several genres. One classic, Grease, will be presented as a drive-in movie. Most of the selected movies were released in spring, after the Oscars and before the summer blockbusters, Kelly said. People might have missed them.
EXCEL must select movies in the second-run period, when discount theaters usually show them before their home video release, Kelly said. This narrows EXCEL’s selection, but they like to pick some movies suitable for children, Kelly said. Though open to the community, EXCEL requests a parent to accompany children under 17. EXCEL hasn’t had an instance of children viewing R-rated films without parents present, Kelly said. Business management junior Prasad Vadlamani is new to Arlington and said the series is a great idea, especially with the economy. When money is scarce, paying a $30 to $35 sxc.hu movie theater bill for two can be difficult, he said. “I think it will draw a lot of international students,” Vadlamani said. “It gives them a way to ex-
POLICE REPORT This is a part of the daily activity log produced by the university’s Police Department. To report a criminal incident on campus, call 817-272-3381.
TUESDAY Suspicious circumstances An officer responded at 11:10 a.m. to the Wetsel Building, 1225 Mitchell St., to meet with a staff member regarding suspicious circumstances. Injured Person Officers responded at 12:18 p.m. to the University Center Connection Cafe regarding a student suffering a seizure. Assault, Simple An officer responded at 2:20 p.m. to assist a public safety officer that was assaulted by a student driving a motor vehicle in Faculty Lot 9, 701 Nedderman Drive. WEDNESDAY Criminal Mischief or Vandalism A public safety officer reported at 1:25 a.m. finding lockers damaged on the second floor of the Fine Arts Building. Burglary, Vehicle An officer reported a broken window on a student’s vehicle at 1:08 p.m. in Lot 49, 1101 Cooper St. Harassment A student was reported receiving several harassment text messages from another student at 1:11 p.m. at 915 Speer St. Disturbance A student reported a disturbance at 1:54 p.m. at University Center. Burglary, Vehicle An officer investigated the report of a burglary of a vehicle at 4:11 p.m. in Lot 40 on Pecan Street.
perience more American culture without a price tag.” Loretta Pequeno-Griffin, Leadership Center assistant director, said she plans to attend the drivein presentation of Grease , a movie she saw when it was first released in 1978. “ I think it is so cool,” PequenoGriffin said. “I wasn’ t sure if I could bring my nieces until I asked P.K. [Kelly] and found out it is open to anyone.” Pe q u e n o - G r i f f i n said she also plans to attend Hannah Montana: The Movie with her sister and 5and 6-year-old nieces. Kelly said he expects more than 500 to show
MOVIE SCHEDULE Observe and Report – June 18 Race to Witch Mountain – June 25 The Unborn – July 2 Fast and Furious – July 9 Hannah Montana: The Movie – July 16 Grease (Drive-in movie) – July 23 Monsters Vs. Aliens – July 30 Angels and Demons – Aug. 6 source: EXCEL Campus Activities
for the film. Also in the schedule is the film Angels and Demons, which Kelly said would not cause problems. EXCEL played The Da Vinci Code a few years ago without complaint, Kelly said. “We have shown movies in the past that have been controversial, but no one has expressed enough concern that the movie was removed,” Kelly said All movies will begin at dusk.
ALI MUSTANSIR news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
TECHY SITUATION Burglary, Vehicle An officer investigated the report of a burglary of a vehicle at 4:11 p.m. in Lot 40 on Pecan Street. Accident, Minor Officers investigated a minor accident at 5:50 p.m. in Lot 36, 201 Cooper St. Injured Person An officer responded at 6:43 p.m. in the University Center to a nonstudent complaining about stomach pains. Disturbance A loud noise disturbance was reported at 11:59 p.m. at Legacy Heights apartments, 415 Oak St. THURSDAY Suspicious Circumstances Officer investigated the report of a burglary of a vehicle at 4:11 p.m. in Lot 40 on Pecan St. Criminal Trespass Officers arrested a nonstudent for criminal trespass at 7:04 p.m. at 700 Planetarium Place. FRIDAY Warrant Service - Misdemeanor Officers arrested a nonstudent at 2:34 a.m. at 101 Mitchell St., during a routine traffic stop for outstanding warrants out of Fort Worth and Irving police departments. Theft An officer investigated a theft at 1:53 p.m. at the Fine Arts Building. SATURDAY Public intoxication A nonstudent was arrested for public intoxication at 2:54 a.m. at Center Point apartments, 900 S. Center St.
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Electrical engineering senior Nahum Torres prepares for a demonstration of an unmanned ground vehicle to visitors from Lockheed Martin Corp. The vehicle is a joint project between the Electrical Engineering and Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering departments.
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engineering
2009 Formula SAE race begins today in California Placing first or second 12 times in 20 years, the team wants to improve record. By Johnathan Silver
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subject needs interesting faculty to showcase their work. “If teachers are enthusiastic, then students will notice,” she said. “If everybody looked depressed with what they were doing, it wouldn’t look attractive.” Jansma said she is excited to join the university and contribute to its success. “UTA is a place that’s poised to move toward national prominence,” Jansma said. “The College of Science will play a big role in that.” The search for a new dean
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‘American Idol’ auditions stop at Cowboys Stadium Students wanting to be the next “American Idol” or just be on TV, can audition for the singing contest next week at Cowboys Stadium. Registration is June 24-25, auditions are Friday. Space might run out if students try to register on audition day. Contestants get a wristband — which must not be taken off — and seat ticket after registration and must return on audition day. Signup is free. Contestants must have two forms of ID that show proof of age and a photograph. On audition day, contestants with wristband, seat ticket and signed waiver (found on americanidol.com) must return to the venue at 5 a.m. Potential contestants can’t camp overnight outside the venue. For more details, visit www.americanidol.com.
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Students will race the school’s latest Formula SAE race car today in California. Besides racing, competitors will give a presentation and explain the design and cost of their car from today until Saturday at the 2009 Formula SAE California. Most of the car is built by students and complex parts are provided by sponsors, said Tim Patek, UTA Formula SAE chief engineer and business graduate student. The team has to design the car, analyze, build and drive it. UTA’s team placed first or second 12 times in the last 20 years. Team adviser Bob Woods expects nothing different this year. “We hope to win,” he said. “If nothing breaks they’ll do well.” The competition has eight events, three non-driving. Judges look for low-car costs, students’ understanding of its structure and low-car weight. All the points accumulated from each event determines a university’s final score. The group takes an entire calendar year to build the car, Woods said. “They went above and beyond the call of duty,” he said. “You have to commend them for all the work they’ve put out.”
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Mechanical engineering senior Josh Hahne readies the UTA Formula SAE race car Tuesday for its trip to California. A team of 10 engineering students will take the car to the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California for competitions beginning today and ending Saturday.
Patek began working with the team as an undergraduate. He said working on the race car is a great experience. “It’s like a business,” he said. “You have to communicate, learn how to budget and design — like the real world.” UTA Formula SAE is open to all majors and classifications, Woods said. Any students interested in joining the team are encouraged to sign up.
Johnathan Silver news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
began when Paulus decided to step down. He said he needed to get back to teaching psychology, where he was chair of that department before taking his current position. “I’ve come to a point in my life where I need to slow down,” he said. “I haven’t been able to do much teaching.” The dean’s position requires hiring, meeting with departments, keeping up with the budget and public speaking. Paulus will take a one-year sabbatical to refocus on research and writing. He said Jansma has the experience and the attitude to get the job done. Provost Donald Bobbitt said Jansma is forward thinking and
Formula Sae What it is: Formula Society of Automotive Engineers is a worldwide engineering competition sponsored nationally by the Society of Automotive Engineers. What they do: Compete with an openwheel-style race car that students design and build. Estimated value: $250,000 (labor), $50,000 (car parts) Source: UTA Formula SAE Web site and team adviser Bob Woods
wants to be a part of the university’s story. “She is the complete package,” Bobbitt said. “The aspirations of the institution and her own goals are equivalent.” Greg Fant, NMSU’s Arts and Sciences associate dean, worked with Jansma for a year. He said she was a great boss. “I’ve been really impressed with how she has come in and gotten a good handle on learning what’s going on and how the campus functions,” Fant said. “We’re sad to see her go.”
Johnathan Silver news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
ing school’s budget, until 2012. “Capitalizing on the simulation capabilities of the Smart Hospital, this funding will enable the school to double enrollment in the Bachelor of Science in nursing program from 400 to 800 students,” Spaniolo said. One problem it might fix is a lack of faculty, because this money will help pay more salaries, School of Nursing Dean Elizabeth Poster said in an e-mail. It could also help fix a statewide problem. “We currently have 8,000 to 12,000 qualified applicants to Texas schools of nursing annually who are not admitted because of funding and lack of faculty,” she said. “By doubling our already large enrollment, we will be doing our part to lessen the nursing shortage and decrease this situation.” All this will happen in the Smart Hospital, taking advantage of the simulation technology. More faculty will help increase the use of this technology. Simulation lets teachers plan patient scenarios that students experience, instead of random opportunities on a clinical round. It also allows instructors to use objective, structured competency evaluations. Nursing freshman Jose Sanchez works in the Harris Methodist Hospital Emergency Room as a patientcare technician. He said the nurses there could use more simulated training, because it has helped him get ahead. He said expanding the program as an example for the rest of Texas is a great idea. The school has had the Smart Hospital in two phases of operation since 2005. Phase one was a small space in the School of Nursing building. In summer 2007, the Smart Hospital opened, which was phase two. Poster said the third phase, in the undetermined future, will expand the hospital to a 60-bed example of
the advantages of simulated teaching to the other 14 schools of nursing in the North Texas region.
Financial Aid
Spaniolo said the university anticipates a $6.4 million total increase in direct appropriations during the next two years. “Increases in formula funding and various financial aid programs, such as the Toward Excellence, Access and Success (TEXAS) Grant Program, will enable us to continue to provide a first-rate education that is affordable and accessible,” he said. Financial Aid Director Karen Krause said she has not received any specific allocation information for the next year, because after the overall budget is finalized the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board determines how much each university receives. Architecture graduate student Cody Allen received financial aid, including the TEXAS Grant, throughout his undergraduate career. He said the grant constituted about a quarter of his financial aid, but paid only half a semester of housing costs. So, if students could get more from the grant individually, he’s in favor. “It would be grand if that was increased,” he said.
Tier One
The Legislature passed a bill that would set aside $680 million. If approved by Perry, Texans will vote on $425 million of that in November. Spaniolo said the legislation establishes a framework for the state’s seven emerging research universities to compete for incentive funding. The funding could help one of those universities become a national research institution — commonly referred to as Tier One. “This will not be easy, and it will not happen overnight,” he said. “We look forward to earning our way to Tier One status, and receiving additional funding from the state will make that goal more attainable.” JaSon Boyd news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
track and Field
Sprinters fail to qualify for nationals Despite injuries, team members ran some of their personal best, coach says. By Johnathan Silver The Shorthorn staff
The UTA track and field team fell short of finals Thursday because of previous injuries, head coach John Sauerhage said. The team competed in five events but didn’t excel past semifinals. Although junior sprinter Jarid Vaughan had an abdominal strain at regionals, Sauerhage said the team did a good job. But Vaughan couldn’t shake off the injury. The men’s 4x100 meter relay team placed 15th in the preliminary round and didn’t advance to the semifinals at the NCAA Outdoor Track and
Field Championships in Fayetteville, Ark. “We had one hand off that wasn’t great but overall it was a pretty good race,” Sauerhage said. “It [Vaughan’s] was the third-fastest time of the season.” Vaughan said he couldn’t practice for a couple of weeks and at first didn’t anticipate running. Leading up to the meet, after working out the kinks, he felt ready, Vaughan said. “We did well, considering,” he said. “We still almost ran a season best.” This year’s championship was senior sprinter Byron Majors’ last. “At first I was sad,” Majors said. “I got over it because we made it this far. There are others that don’t get the chance to go to nationals.” Sophomore Cordero Gray took 10th in the men’s 100-meter dash preliminaries with 10.28 and 10th in
the semifinals with 10.41. He didn’t advance. Sauerhage said the entire season took a toll on the contenders. “If we’d been a little more healthier we may have done better,” he said. “Everyone was pretty banged up from the season.” Gray placed 17th in the men’s 200meter dash preliminaries and 16th at semifinals Thursday. He didn’t qualify for finals. Also, junior sprinter Jasmine Walls, didn’t advance as she placed 12th in the women’s 200-meter dash preliminaries and 11th at semifinals. “Coming into it, I was nervous,” Walls said. “At the end, I’m not happy, but it puts me in a better position for next year.” Sauerhage said the entire team did well. “It wasn’t for lack of effort that we
FaSt FactS June 9 Results Men’s 4x100 meter relay team: Sophomore Cordero Gray Junior Jarid Vaughan Senior Takeshi Fujiwara Senior Byron Majors Time: 39.85 Place: 15th Outcome: Didn’t advance Men’s 100-meter dash Runner: Cordero Gray Time: 10.28 Preliminary Round: 10th Time: 10.41 Semifinals: 10th Outcome: Didn’t advance to finals Men’s High Jump Jumper: Junior Andrew Duncan III Outcome: Didn’t qualify
didn’t make the finals,” he said. “It was tough to run a personal best at the end of the year.”
Thursday Results Men’s 200-meter dash Runner: Cordero Gray Time: 21.11 Preliminary Round: 17th Time: 21.17 Semifinals: 16th Outcome: Didn’t advance to finals Women’s 200-meter dash Runner: Junior Jasmine Walls Time: 23.61 Preliminary Round: 12th Time: 23.33 Semifinals: 11th Outcome: Didn’t advance to finals
Source: NCAA Official Athletic — Outdoor Track Web site
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Parking Priorities
REMEMBER The Shorthorn invites students, university employees and alumni to submit guest columns to the Opinion page. Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Technologically Correct
Plans for student lots to be used by Cowboy Stadium employees need improvement and more publicity Though they hold parking permits, students had to search for parking June 6 when their usual spaces were filled by about 3,000 Cowboys Stadium employees. Instead, space-less students paid to park in the parking garage and others were forced to find spots on the other side of campus, causing them to be late to class. To prevent this from happening again, the university administration should make all students and faculty aware of the plan and arrange alternative student parking on stadium-event days. The situation arose because of an arrangement with the stadium, which allows its employees to use UTA student EDITORIAL lots during events. ROUNDUP The university reThe issue: ceives free marketPermit-holding students ing and promotion had to find parking elsewhere when their usual in exchange. spots were used for Tuition-paying Cowboys Stadium employee parking. The unistudents were versity and the stadium inconvenienced have an arrangement because preparathat allows stadium employees to use student tions weren’t made lots during events. to accommodate We suggest: their needs. Even The university adminissomething as simple tration make students as a sign would’ve aware of the plan and prepare better for fuinformed them ture events. about the situation but there were only signs for stadium employees. The administration has since said it will allow students and stadium employees to share the lots, but it needs to publicize future plans. And its future plans should have students as a top priority. The city is partially to blame for the situation. It approved the construction of the 73-acre stadium without any plans for mass public transportation, which would help the lack of parking. We understand that it benefits the university to have a close relationship with the city and area businesses. It helps increase the prominence of UTA and results in increased enrollment and political support in the Legislature. But in its quest to become a prominent university, the administration needs to remember that tuition-paying students come first. — The Shorthorn editorial board
DISCOMBOBULATION by Houston Hardaway
The Shorthorn: Antonina Doescher
Smartphones will eventually wear out
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ociety has become dependent on smartphones like Apple’s iPhone and the BlackBerry. It’s almost unsafe and irresponsible to rely so much on one technological piece. It’s difficult to remember a time before the cellular phone. Our parents made due with waterbottle-size cell phones, but now phones fit nicely into 4-inch pockets. While today people hold the world in their palms, the
one thing that stands the miracle machines seem to perform every task test of time is short of slicing and that technology dicing vegetables. wears out. But when they deThe days cide to go AWOL, of cell phone there’s no one to call usage just for for help. calls are long Deciding to use gone. Now, just a single piece for one can check all your technologie-mail, surf cal needs isn’t a wise the Internet, choice. While cell plan business phones are built for meetings and MACY GALVAN function and ease, update his or when they malfuncher Twitter account among others. These tion multiple features be-
come unavailable. Where’s the ease in that? A lot of benefits come with purchasing a smartphone, but eventually the device will wear out. Either due to usage or the invention of a newer and better version, all technology gets replaced one way or another.
– Macy Galvan is an English senior and a columnist for The Shorthorn
The Fog of Media Bias Shootings in the last few weeks shows partiality by the press in its coverage, columnist says
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r. George Tiller didn’t play it out that way was shot down in and neither did the Obama his church May 31. administration. Upon finding out about A soldier was shot and killed and another Tiller’s death, President wounded at a military re- Barack Obama released the following statement cruiting center June that same day the 1. shooting occurred: Both shooters “I am shocked are considered doand outraged by mestic terrorists. the murder of Dr. Scott Roeder, George Tiller as he the man who shot attended church Tiller, had been a services this mornmember of an exing. However protreme right-wing found our differgroup who didn’t ences as Americans approve of Tiller’s over difficult issues work. Tiller perCOLT ABLES such as abortion, formed late-term they cannot be reabortions. The 23-year-old who solved by heinous acts of vioshot the soldier was a Mus- lence.” Obama’s statement about lim convert who held ill feelings about the U.S. military’s the death of the soldier June 1 was released June 3: treatment of Muslims. “I am deeply saddened by Both acts are equally reprehensible, but the media this senseless act of violence
against two brave young soldiers who were doing their part to strengthen our armed forces and keep our country safe. I would like to wish Quinton Ezeagwula a speedy recovery, and to offer my condolences and prayers to William Long’s family as they mourn the loss of their son.” Why did it take so long? The difference in the two statements is noticeable and it reflects the priorities of this administration. An elderly man shot and killed a security officer June 10 at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. James von Brunn was a reputed white supremacist who fought in World War II and displayed antiSemitism. His history shows he was extremely right wing, which was the first thing the media pointed out in its reporting.
The media continuously suggested von Brunn and Roeder as right-wingers. But yet with little coverage the soldier’s death received, the media rarely identified that shooter as a Muslim or revealed his name was Abdulhakim Mujahid Muhammad, which he changed from Carlos Bledsoe when he converted to Islam. Could this be the media playing down any notion that would reflect negatively on Muslims before President Obama began his “Tour de Apologia” to the Middle East? It’s an honest question that should be considered and discussed. Media bias strikes again.
– Colt Ables is an economics senior and columnist for The Shorthorn
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COLLEGE STATION — Texas A&M University named an interim president Monday, a day after the school’s first female and first Hispanic president stepped down following a scathing performance review of her first year on the job. The A&M System board of regents quickly approved Elsa Murano’s resignation and approved A&M administrator Bowen Loftin as interim president during a crowded and brief special meeting. Regents had called the meeting last week to discuss Murano, before she resigned on Sunday. Murano held the post for just 17 months after succeeding Robert Gates, who left to become U.S. secretary of defense. A feud between Murano and the regents peaked this month after the university gave her low marks for leadership and management in an unflattering review.
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Thousands of people, one holding a poster of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, left, attend a state-organised rally in a square in central Tehran, Iran, Tuesday. Thousands of people waving Iranian flags and pictures of the supreme leader massed Tuesday at a rally organized by Iran’s clerical regime but the government barred foreign media from covering the rally.
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Florida teen charged in multiple cat killings MIAMI — A teenager accused of killing and mutilating cats in two South Florida communities must
undergo a psychiatric evaluation before he is released from jail, a judge ruled Monday. Tyler Hayes Weinman, 18, appeared at an afternoon bond hearing in a Miami-Dade County courtroom via videoconference, a day after he was charged with 19 counts each of animal cruelty and
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He said the Cubs, among others, talked to him before the draft, but he wasn’t expecting Chicago to select him. “You never really know come draft day what team is going to select you,” he said. The Cubs haven’t offered Varner a contract yet. He said the team will watch him play in the Texas Collegiate League this summer before extending any offers. Then Varner will have to choose to sign with the team or return to UTA, where he’ll be eligible to enter the draft again next year. “It all depends on if I think it’s the right opportunity,” he said. The teams have until Aug. 15 or until a player returns to school full time to sign a selected player. If the player doesn’t sign with the team, he may enter the draft again the next year as long as he’s eligible. All junior and senior college players or college players 21 or older are eligible. More than 20 UTA players qualified for the draft. Players not selected still have the opportunity to sign as free agents. Head coach Darin Thomas said a few undrafted players have a good chance to sign as free agents, including senior outfielder Andrew Kainer. Thomas will try to help those players earn a spot on a team. “Major league teams still have to fill out their minor league rosters,” he said. “It takes a little while for things to shake out.” Kainer had hoped to be drafted. Last season he broke the SLC record for most consecutive games with a hit. “The draft is a very sketchy thing,” Kainer said. “We’re not very happy with the way things turned out.” Kainer hopes to be signed as a free agent. “Now it’s just a waiting game,” he said.
vice president. Nursing students will be allowed to park in the north end of Lot 47, east of Pickard Hall. All other students, faculty and staff seeking Saturday parking in the southeast area of campus will be redirected to Lot F-10 and, if needed, Lot F-13. The stadium employees will first fill Lots 49, 50, 51 and 52 and then work their way up to Lot 47, Sullivan said. The administration e-mailed every MavMail student account June 14, and an official announcement via the MavWire has been scheduled for today to reach fac-
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2 US journalists admit entering NKorea SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea’s state-run news agency says that two American journalists sentenced last week to 12 years of labor admitted they crossed into the country illegally. The Korean Central News Agency said in a detailed report Tuesday that Laura Ling and Euna Lee of Current TV were arrested after crossing the Tumen River from China into North Korea. The report says the women “admitted and accepted” the sentences handed down by North Korea’s top court on June 8. — The Associated Press
hands. “Although the terms of UT Arlington’s agreement with stadium officials are yet to be finalized, the new stadium is amply equipped with digital displays and many ribbons of advertising space upon which to feature UTA-related promotions to an audience of 80,000 to 100,000 attendants,” Sullivan said. “That’s an attractive consideration for us.” Most football games in the fall season are on Sundays, and no classes are scheduled those days. One exception is a Monday night game Sept. 28. The plan is to continue to evaluate the process along the way, Sullivan said.
ulty and staff. Nursing graduate student Ashley Hanson, who voiced concerns last time, said she appreciated receiving advance notice from the administration. “It looks like the university has really done [its] part,” she said. “We’ll just have to wait to see the improvements on Saturday.” Sullivan explained that the university agreed to accommodate stadium employees during off-peak hours and on weekends because UTA is an active partner in the Arlington community. The university will receive promotions and other support from the stadium in exchange for using school parking lots, though the final agreement has not been reached. No money will change
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improperly disposing of an animal body and four counts of burglary related to the deaths. Weinman wore a sleeveless, blue vest reserved for prisoners on suicide watch and occasionally shifted back and forth, at times appearing disinterested in the courtroom proceedings. Judge Mindy Glazer ruled Weinman must also wear an electronic monitoring device if he is released on bond, which was set at $249,500. “I’m concerned about his safety and the safety of the community,” Glazer said after ordering the evaluation. Weinman is accused of the cat killings that terrorized residents of two south Miami-Dade County neighborhoods for about a month. The teenager, whose divorced parents live in both communities, was arrested over the weekend
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Engineering and science camps underway Local middle and high school students tour the facilities and participate in projects. By Johnathan silver The Shorthorn staff
The College of Engineering offers a summer program June 15-19 that prepares students for university level engineering. Access to Engineering is a day camp teaching middle and high school students various fields of engineering. Campers tour campus facilities, participate in team projects and meet with university faculty. “Students learn math and science before college, but don’t learn engineering,” said Carter Tiernan, engineering assistant dean for student affairs. “We’re providing engineering camps because engineering is the application of math and science to solve real world problems.” Campers enjoyed the first days, said Robyn Johnson, engineering camp student director and computer science engineering senior. “When I worked with the kids they got really excited,” she said. “When I saw their faces light up during my presentations it made me want to teach.” One of the students’ favorite parts was Johnson holding fire by using water, soap and propane gas, Johnson
said. The students said they wanted to attend UTA if they could also hold fire. Tiernan said young campers may become UTA students. The camp will also be helpful for the community, she said. “The community needs more home-grown U.S. engineers,” she said. “The more students we get, the better it is for our country.” In addition to engineering, the College of Science will host 2009 ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp, a math and science camp for 48 middle school minority students July 19-31. Harris was the first black astronaut to walk in space. Paul Paulus, outgoing College of Science dean, said the program should make sciences popular. “The hope is that students will be enthralled enough with science that they will pursue a career in the field,” he said. Lucas Kramer, a North Crowley High School freshman, said his favorite part of the engineering camp was the trip to Lockheed Martin Corp. on Tuesday. “I thought planes were solid structures,” Kramer said. “I didn’t know that there were a lot of nuts and bolts that made a plane stay together.” Johnathan silver news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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Christopher Gonzalez and Joshua Cheng, Access to Engineering participants, learn about the effects on molecular alignment in nanotechnology. The straws connect when immersed in water, reenacting how molecules connect.
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Olympic Hall of Famer directs media awards luncheon Friday Portrayal of people with disabilities affects the world, according to Randy Snow. By Jason Boyd The Shorthorn news editor
Randy Snow doesn’t think twice about spinning his chair around while his son rides on Snow’s feet, all while performing tricks with the expertise of an athlete versed in tennis, basketball and track. But when another boy recently asked for a ride, Snow declined. The boy was more than disappointed, he said. “I wish my dad was in a wheelchair,” Snow said the boy told him. Snow, the first Paralympian in-
ducted in the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, told this story before introducing honorees at the Barbara Jordan Media Awards Luncheon on Friday. The Movin’ Mavs and UTA alumnus conducted the event, hosted for the first time in Arlington at Cowboys Stadium. Movin’ Mavs head coach Doug Garner and one player opened the ceremonies with a silent auction — proceeds going to the team. “It’s getting better, you guys,” Snow said, about the public’s perception of people with disabilities, as the crowd applauded his story. The Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities created the program in 1982. The award’s namesake, Texas House Rep. Bar-
bara Jordan, had multiple sclerosis and helped champion people with disabilities’ causes. Snow talked about Jordan’s fearless example led the way for many. He said the media can help. “Self-esteem development takes many different contributions and experiences, and the positive way the media portrays people with disabilities not only affects the person in the story and other people with disabilities, it also affects the world,” he said in an e-mail interview. He said people with skills make differences, disabled or not. He said the media should remember that when crafting its stories. “Find the deeper meaning that fits everyone,” he said in an inter-
view after the event. Garner represented Movin’ Mavs at the event and said the media could and already does affect change. “I think every time a story comes out it creates awareness,” he said. Garner said the team has led the way in that awareness, being the first to offer scholarships for wheelchair basketball players. The luncheon honored four awardees, including WFAA-TV in Dallas for a story on the Miracle League in Arlington, which allows disabled children to play baseball.
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Randy Snow conducts the Barbara Jordan Media Awards Luncheon on Friday in Cowboys Stadium. Snow, the first Paralympian inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, played for the Movin Mavs in the early 1980s.
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around great guy.” Donald said he tends to play down Father’s Day because he didn’t do the work alone. “I’m thankful, as I am sure all parents are, to be a part of my children’s lives,” Donald said. “But I cannot talk about my children without mentioning their mom, who is 50 percent of the team.”
Jim and Tyler Lewis Jim’s son Tyler returned from a 14-month Iraq tour with the U.S. Army in February and may be deployed to Afghanistan next spring. “He was a kid without direction in his life,” Jim said. “I don’t know what would have happened if he hadn’t joined the Army.”
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Jim said Tyler enlisted and started boot camp before he turned 18, and was one of three soldiers under 18 in his company. Jim said the Army was a transformational experience. The responsibility, lessons and experiences of the military helped him grow into a man, he said. “Being a parent is by far the hardest thing I have ever done, but it’s the greatest thing I have ever done,” Jim said. He said he believes if people knew what went into parenting before having children, they would never have them. But it is worth it, he said. “Until I was a parent I didn’t realize the depth of love I could have for someone else,” Jim said. “I would take a bullet for him. I’ll do anything I can to help him be a successful, happy person.”
won’t give his dad a Father’s Day gift. At three months old, this will be his first time helping Dad celebrate. Terry is learning to balance the school and family responsibilities. Terry said the changes to his lifestyle have been easy — getting used to sleeping a few hours a night took about a week. He said his biggest challenge has been learning how much to feed Andrew. Terry and his wife have been together since 2002 and married in 2006. He doesn’t know what his wife has planned for Sunday — and hopes nothing will spoil the surprise. “I’m looking forward to [Father’s Day] a lot. It’s my first one,” he said. “It will be special and it will be a surprise.”
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Provost Donald Bobbitt, left, along with his sons Jon and Chris at an Oakland Athletics game.
“He is just a great role model to try to follow, to try and use his guidance to help me be a better individual.” chris Bobbitt, public administration graduate student
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ABOUT SCENE Dustin L. Dangli, editor features-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu Scene is published Wednesday. Page 8
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REMEMBER Grab next week’s issue to read about students paving the way for future Mavericks and to get your Transformers fill. Wednesday, June 17, 2009
THE SHORTHORN
Your SCENE Each week, Scene gives Mavericks the chance to be heard by voicing their thoughts, feelings and opinions.
Brian Verdine, kinesiology sophomore What’s your favorite instrument and why? “Drums. I don’t play but I think it’s the easiest to play.” What was your first concert and how was the experience? “I haven’t ever been to a concert.”
Music assistant professor Matthew Luttrell directs a band composed of high school students. Four varying skill level bands were created for the Summer Concert Band Camp, which will perform Thursday at Texas Hall.
Jennifer Worley, nursing graduate student What’s your favorite instrument and why? “Piano. I just like the way it sounds and it’s the only instrument I can play.” What was your first concert and how was the experience? “The Beach Boys at Six Flags. I really liked it. It was a beach scene and everyone was doing conga lines.” — Dustin Dangli
FILM/DVD RELEASES “Transformers: The Complete First Season (25th Anniversary Edition)” Before it became a blockbuster smash, “Transformers” started as a children cartoon series. Watch the TV show that started the hype and see the original versions of Autobots and Decepticons. — Amazon.com
VIDEO GAME RELEASES “Ghostbusters: The Video Game” Players don the famous jumpsuit in the game, which substitutes a third film. As a rookie to the team, players get to bust ghosts with experimental contraptions and battle famous villains like the giant Stay Puft Marshmallow Man.
(Music) Kids in the Hall Camp participants will perform a free on-campus concert Thursday
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larinet music drifted from the Music Department in the Fine Arts Building’s third floor landing. Parker Tower, Lake Dallas High School freshman, practiced as his little brother, Chase, held Parker’s audition piece. The music stopped. “Hold it up, Chase,” Parker said impatiently. Chase raised the paper and the music continued. Chase stood rigid, trying to be a good music stand, but couldn’t help but tap his orange Converse Chuck Taylor sneakers along to Frédéric Chopin’s Etude No. 1. After playing, the brothers retreated inside to wait for Parker’s audition in air conditioned comfort. They weaved through the batches of 7th to 12th grade students in the hallways to get to their place in line. To pass the time, some of the participants chatted, others swapped scar stories but most kept to themselves, mentally preparing for their one-on-one audition with a sectional leader for the Concert Band Camp. The camp kicks off summer music camps at the university. It’s designed to help young musicians practice their instrument in a concert band setting. The camp also gives the attendees a chance to learn from different instructors. On June 21 the next camp, Marching Band Camp for
Drum Major, Leadership, Colorguard and Percussion, begins. Other areas of study inside the Music Department will host specific summer camps, such as a strings camp later this summer. Concert Band Camp participants will perform a free final concert 7 p.m. Thursday at Texas Hall to showcase their work. “Seeing the campers develop their musicianship and learn to play — to become well-rounded players, that’s why I am a part of this camp,” said Stephen Weed, music education senior and camp counselor. “I learn more from these camps than I do from classes.” On Sunday, sectional leaders held auditions in the Fine Arts Building and counselors checked campers into their rooms in Arlington Hall on the first day. With almost 300 attendees, counselors couldn’t do much more than direct traffic, said Dustin Nguyen, music education senior and camp counselor, who oversaw the Fine Arts Building second floor during auditions. Nguyen said he likes hanging out with the kids during downtime and helping them musically. “Pretty much we are supervising the children,” he said. “Making sure they are safe. That they are not rowdy.” Monday through today, band
Chase Tower, right, helps his brother Parker practice for his audition at Summer Concert Band Camp on Sunday. Auditions placed each student in an appropriate level band for the duration of the camp, as well as the final performance Thursday.
“Seeing the campers develop their musicianship and learn to play – to become well-rounded players, that’s why I am a part of this camp.” Stephen Weed,
music education senior and camp counselor
camp attendees rehearsed with one of four concert bands determined by Sunday’s auditions. Participants also took elective classes taught by local high school teachers. “I hope they learn a little something here that maybe they didn’t in school, didn’t quite have time to cover or maybe a slightly
different perspective on things that they already covered,” said camp shift supervisor Tim Kaiser. “That they can bring back with them and contribute to their respected programs.”
SARA PINTILIE features-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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STORY BY SARA PINTILIE | PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HOEFLE
Pick of the Week Do some karaoke. J. Gilligan’s Bar and Grill, 400 E. Abram G Willickers Pub, 310 109th St. Maybe there’s a Susan Boyle in Arlington. Check out local bars and pubs for karaoke nights. J. Gilligan’s has the microphone open Thursday nights. Or visit G Willickers Pub, which offers karaoke every night from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
TheShorthorn.com Exclusives The Proposal On Thursday read the online exclusive review to find out whether this film about two mismatched people falling in love gets lost among other films or if it’s a good date movie. Xavier Rudd Read a profile on the artist, who’ll bring his dingeridoos to the House of Blues Dallas on Friday.
Father’s Day Gifts Under $20 BY DUSTIN L. DANGLI The Shorthorn Scene editor
For those who have forgotten, the country celebrates Father’s Day on June 21 this year. Giftgiving is nice, but with tuition, rent and other living expenses, how can college students afford presents for their pop? Here’s a list of five presents under $20 that will make any dad proud.
Neck Ties This fashion accessory has become a holiday staple for a good reason — they’re perfect for any father. Most department stores sell ties for designer prices but ties under $20 are also available. Custom-Made Gifts Elementary school students make macaroni pictures for Father’s Day but today’s college student can raise the bar on customized gifts. Zazzle.com allows customers to personalize presents from calendars to skateboards. Customers can upload images so fathers can tote their children’s faces on T-shirts and coffee mugs everywhere.
Snuggie Blanket The backwards bathrobe has been a joke since its release but that doesn’t mean it’s not a great gift. The one-size-fits-all blanket comes in colors like royal blue, burgundy and sage green. Amazon.com offers Snuggie Blankets for $14.95 — add shipping and there’s a cozy present for under $20.
Movie Tickets A simple gift like cinema tickets can be perfect for dad, who rarely gets a vacation. Especially with date films like Up and The Proposal, your father may thank you with a baby sibling. UTA Hats Love your dad? Love your university? Why not spread the love by gifting baseball caps with school spirit. Lone Star Lids offers a variety of university hats in school colors with Blaze or the UTA logo. All hats are under $10 and the company offers free delivery on campus. For more information, check out lonestarlids.com to see the designs.