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A UTA student attempts to paint 30 portraits this summer, for art’s sake.
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GOLF
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For modest earners, relief in repaying student loans
Family cites faith and the help of friends in success of their teen athlete. BY ALI MUSTANSIR The Shorthorn staff
UTA golf team member Zack Fischer started on his golf grip young. While still a newborn in the
(1978), Jim Furyk (1987) and Phil Mickelson (1988). Tiger Woods also played in the tournament in 1992. Golf Coach Jay Rees said Fischer’s determination and work ethic have gotten him to this point and he sees Fischer
Championship, or Publinx, July 13 through July 18 in Norman, Okla. The Western Junior Championship requires players be no older than 19 by the cutoff date. Fischer said he barely made it. According to the tournament’s Web site, past champions include Bobby Clampett
hospital, his father used a pencil as a miniature club to show Fischer proper form. Fischer, an interdisciplinary studies junior, won the 2009 Western Junior Championship at the University of Texas Golf Club in Austin on June 19. Fischer is preparing to play at the U.S. Amateur Public Links
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“I always have to be somewhere at a specific time, but I never have enough time to be everywhere I need to be. It forces me to always find the fastest available route.” Sherry Mason nursing senior
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Vehicles heading north toward Interstate 30 on Collins Street will have to take a detour around intersection construction that started Tuesday. The street’s bridge will be redone.
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NEW YORK – Repaying a student loan could soon be a little less painful. Anyone with a federal student loan can apply for a program, run by the Department of Education, that caps monthly payments based on income, and forgives remaining balances after 25 years. Those choosing to work in public service could have their loans forgiven after just 10 years. Eligibility for income-based repayment (IBR) is determined by a person’s income and loan size. A calculator at www.ibrinfo.org can help borrowers determine their eligibility for the plan. “It’s a way to borrow for college without going to the poor house,’’ said Lauren Asher, president of the Institute for College Access & Success, a California-based nonprofit that runs the Project on Student Debt. The program stems from the Education Department’s College Cost Reduction and Access Act, signed in 2007, which authorized the creation of a new income-based repayment plan for both DO YOU QUALIFY? Federal Family EduCalculate your eligibility cation Loan (FFEL) at www.ibrinfo.org. and Direct Loan borrowers on all Stafford and graduate PLUS loans. Monthly payments would amount to less than 10 percent of income for most of the estimated 1 million people expected to enroll, experts say. Payments would never exceed 15 percent of any income above about $16,000 a year (or 150 percent of the poverty level). Those who earn less than $16,000 would not have to make any monthly payments. The new payment option is intended to provide relief for those who earn modest salaries and struggle under the weight of student loans for years on end. By stretching repayment over a longer period, monthly payments are kept at a reasonable portion of income, though most people would not see any savings on the total cost of the loan. IBR “can lower costs and provides light at the end of the tunnel’’ for such borrowers, said Asher of the Institute for College Access & Success. That gives borrowers greater financial flexibility to save for retirement, buy a home or even pay for their own children’s education, she said. The program isn’t for everyone, however. In some cases, accruing interest could push the cost of the loan higher. And since loans are likely to be paid off within 25 years, the loan forgiveness aspect of the program won’t apply to most people. To save on interest costs, those who could afford to would be better served paying off loans faster, said Mark Kantrowitz, publisher of FinAid.org, which tracks the college financial aid industry. If a salary jump eventually disqualifies a borrower for the capped monthly payments, they would still be responsible for the cost of the loan and the interest that accrued up to that point.
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ADMISSIONS
Faculty, staff meet to facilitate educational needs for veterans Post-9/11 GI Bill, passed in 2008, expected to increase enrollment. BY JOHNATHAN SILVER The Shorthorn staff
In conjunction with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the university and the Student Veterans Advisory Council want to make the transition from the battlefield to the classroom easier. The advisory council expects an influx of student veterans on campus beginning this fall because of a new GI Bill. The group and the Provost’s office will hold a forum for faculty and staff
ELIGIBILITY FOR THE POST 9/11 GI BILL • Must have at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after Sept. 11, 2001, or be discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days • Must have received an honorable discharge • For housing allowance, must not be taking online classes exclusively • Benefits vary depending on time served Source: http://www.gibill.va.gov
today to address veterans’ needs. Passed last year, the Post9/11 GI Bill is part of a federal act to establish education programs for soldiers exiting the military. Under the bill, qualifying veterans are given housing allowances, a books and supplies stipend and full-tuition coverage at
public universities. The program begins August 1. “Veterans are a specialized group,” said Anita Perez, Veterans Affairs benefits coordinator. “As a community, UTA has to be aware of this distinct population.” So far, more than 60 vetVETERANS continues on page 5
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Baylor University marketing and pre-law senior Theo Bruton rides his unicycle Tuesday around the Central Library mall fountain. Bruton learned how to ride about a year and a half ago out of curiosity. Bruton lives in Arlington and rides one to two times a week.
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Minor Accident An officer responded to a report of a minor accident involving a university vehicle at 10:46 a.m. at 1110 Pecan St. There were no injuries.
Arabic language course starting in fall semester
Theft A student reported that his bicycle was stolen by an unknown male at 11:31 a.m. at UTA Bookstore, 400 S. Pecan St. Fireworks A student was issued a disciplinary referral for setting off fireworks at 3:13 a.m. at Arbor Oaks apartments, 1008 Greek Row Drive. SUNDAY Criminal Mischief or Vandalism A student reported that his window was broken by an unknown group playing volleyball in the area at 10 p.m. at 704 Mitchell St. SATURDAY Burglary, Coin-Operated Machine An officer investigated a burglary of a coin-operated machine at 1:40 a.m. at 1008 Oak St. FRIDAY Burglary, Coin-Operated Machine Officers investigated a burglary of a coin-operated machine at 3 p.m. at Center Point apartments, 900 Center St. Warrant Service Misdemeanor Officers arrested a nonstudent for an active misdemeanor warrant out of Arlington Police Department at 2:20 a.m. at 704 Mitchell St. THURSDAY Accident, Hit and Run A nonstudent reported at 9:55 a.m. at 140 Mitchell St., that a hit-and-run accident occurred in Lot 46. Accident, Hit and Run A faculty member reported at 9:44 a.m. at 800 Oak St., that while he was in the Business Building an unknown vehicle hit his car.
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CORRECTIONS William Deakyne deployed to Afghanistan in 2002, William and Maj. Jeannie Deakyne deployed to Iraq in 2004. The July 1 paper misidentified the two dates and Jeannie Deakyne’s rank.
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level courses as interest grows, she said. Political science sophomore Ahmed Ali said this is a late but important step. Ali moved from Iraq in 1999 because of turmoil in his hometown. Ali said he took English as BY ALI MUSTANSIR a second language courses when he came to The Shorthorn staff the U.S. and gained a deep understanding of Students can explore the Arabic language U.S. culture. and culture with a new class starting in the “American people I know who speak Arafall. bic are more understanding of Arab culture,” Of the 25 seats in the class, 11 were still he said. open as of 5 p.m. Tuesday. Interdisciplinary studies senior Todd The university expects the program’s en- Lucas said the program is a great idea but rollment to grow as it becomes more known, a little behind considering the political clisaid Kimberly van Noort, College mate. He said he’s fascinated of Liberal Arts associate dean. by other cultures, especially Arabic II will be available in CLASS INFO Arabic and Middle Eastern. spring 2010. Arabic III and IV “Mainly wondering how Course: MODL 1441-001 will also be available next year. Time: 9 to 9:50 a.m. Monday, any culture could survive for There are no plans for a summer Wednesday, Friday so long in what was essencourse yet, van Noort said. There tially a million-acre cat litter are no prerequisites for the first box, but [it] has since grown class, but courses aren’t open to into a genuine desire to simnative speakers. About 45 nonply know more about such an resident Arabic speakers attend UTA, said old and established civilization,” he said. Judy Young, Office of International EducaMany Americans are somewhat ignorant tion executive director. about the Arabic and Middle Eastern world, MODL 1441, Topics in Modern Language seeing it as home to oil tycoons and terrorists, Level 1, will cover only the Arabic language, Lucas said. He said it took him several years van Noort said. In future semesters, the to understand Arabic culture but he began to course will have the prefix ARAB. comprehend it after dating a Middle Eastern “Students must understand the critical woman. importance of learning languages, learning UTA is not the first to offer Arabic courses cultural competence, and learning how to in Texas. Other universities include UT-Auslive and work within other cultures,” she said tin, Texas A&M, UT-Dallas and University of in an e-mail. “These skills are more critical North Texas. Some community colleges, like today than ever — no matter where you live Dallas County Community College District’s and work, you live in a global environment Richland College, also offer classes. today. Those who cannot participate fully (with other languages and cultures) are simply not going to have the same advantages.” ALI MUSTANSIR The university will explore offering uppernews-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
CELEBRATING AMERICA
Cultural understanding will be taught in the class and upper-level sections begin in the 2010 academic year.
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Maj. Jeannie Deakyne submitted this photo from Arlington’s 44th annual Fourth of July parade Saturday. Phil Howard submitted this photo of his daughter Brenda and grandson Colton at the parade. Thousands of people attended the parade, which is one of the biggest in the area.
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Fluxhibition #3 — “Thinking Inside of the Box”: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., The Gallery at the University Center. Free. For information, contact P.K. Kelly at 817-272-2963 or pk@ uta.edu. EXCEL Campus Activities Ice Cream Social: 12:30-1:30 p.m., UC mall. Free ice cream! For information, contact EXCEL Campus Activities at 817-2722963 or excel@uta.edu.
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Planetarium Show — “Secret of the Cardboard Rocket”: 2-3 p.m., Chemistry and Physics Building. Tickets are $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. Planetarium Show — “Black Holes”: 7-8 p.m., Chemistry and Physics Building. Tickets are $5 adults, $4 children and seniors, $3 faculty, staff and alumni, and $2 UTA students. For information, contact the Planetarium at 817-272-1183 or planetarium@uta.edu.
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engineering
New nuclear program set to begin this fall The minor allows students to apply for jobs in a growing market, associate dean says. By Johnathan Silver The Shorthorn staff
The university will begin a nuclear engineering program this fall to tackle U.S. demands for alternative energy sources. Nuclear energy is usually in the form of heat or electricity and produced by nuclear fission in a nuclear reactor. A nuclear reactor is a machine that initiates fission or splitting of the nucleus into smaller parts. The university will offer a minor in the field. In a March Gallup Environmental Poll, 59 percent of Americans said they support using nuclear energy to provide the U.S. with electricity. “The country’s energy policy has recognized the need for additional power sources,” said Lynn Peterson, College of Engineering associate dean. “Having nuclear energy makes sense.” A minor is a good start for the university, she said. Other than nuclear scientists, a nuclear engineering degree isn’t required to work in that field. “It is unclear where the program will go from here,” Peterson said. Electrical engineering senior Diana Asaolu said she has been interested in nuclear energy since she was young. She has declared a nuclear engineering minor.
“Most people think ‘danger’ when they think of nuclear energy,” Asaolu said. “Compared to other ways we generate electricity, nuclear is actually cleaner. In the future it will be more commonly used.” President Barack Obama and Russia’s President Dmitry Medvedev signed an agreement Monday to pursue U.S.-Russian nuclear stockpiles reduction. This will not affect UTA’s nuclear engineering minor, Peterson said. “It won’t hinder the program,” she said. “The agreement signed refers only to nuclear weapons. This program is all about civilian nuclear power.” A nuclear engineering minor will put the university on the map, Peterson said. University graduates have employment opportunities in Arlington and with nuclear power plants currently under construction in Texas. The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region IV office in Arlington, is part of the independent agency created by Congress to oversee safe and beneficial use of nuclear materials. According to the agency’s Web site, updated May 22, it plans to hire about 200 new staff this year, including engineers and nuclear scientists. Because the office is located in Arlington, UTA has an advantage over other universities, Peterson said. Johnathan Silver news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
Safety and health
Revised on-campus smoking policy could ban tobacco A university committee anticipates drafting a proposal this month about the campus’ smoking policy, after a semester of debate on whether to ban tobacco. The Tobacco Free Campus Initiative committee planned meeting at the end of the spring semester. H1N1 virus concerns and employee vacations put meeting opportunities on hold, said Kristin Sullivan, Media Relations assistant vice president. Students and staff established the committee in January to consider banning tobacco on campus. Committee members plan to have a
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closed meeting in mid-July and send a proposal to President James Spaniolo toward the end of the month. It’s the president’s prerogative to take any action from the proposal, Sullivan said. “Any changes made would be phased in over a couple of years,” she said. The university received complaints about smokers disobeying rules, Jean Hood, Human Resources vice president, told Student Congress in the spring. The current policy bans smoking less than 50 feet from campus buildings and facilities.
– Johnathan Silver
Golf team member Zack Fischer won the 2009 Western Junior Championship at the University of Texas Golf Club in Austin. Past champions of the tournament include Phil Mickelson and Bobby Clampett. Fischer, an interdisciplinary studies senior, will compete at the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship July 13 through July 18 in Norman, Okla.
reMeMBering a legend
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Nursing juniors Ebunoluwa Babalola, left, and Kimberly Moore take part in the prayer concluding Michael Jackson’s Staples Center memorial Tuesday in the Lipscomb Hall lobby. Babalola says she has been fascinated with Jackson’s life and who he was as a person. “It’s sad that it came to this point for people to realize what he and his music meant to the world,” Moore says.
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Detour modifications now in place The Farm Road 157/Collins Street bridge over I-30 remains open to northbound, but not southbound motorists. The southbound traffic detour was modified Tuesday morning. It’s a shorter detour now, Lopez said. Southbound motorists can detour over the Center Street bridge to get back on Collins Street.
Southbound FM157/Collins Street detour route Southbound traffic will be detoured to the new westbound Ryan Plaza Drive, which helps avoid the Center Street bridge. That detour is an alternative to the longer path on Lamar Boulevard and Center Street. Motorists can then use either Road to Six Flags Drive or Randol Mill Road to access FM157/Collins Street. FM157/Collins Street north of Road to Six Flags Drive to
Skyline Drive will remain in twoway operation with full access to both Skyline Drive and the Lincoln Square Mall entrance.
Westbound Frontage Road to FM 157/Collins Street The Westbound Frontage Road will be directed along WetN-Wild Way to the FM157/Collins Street and Ryan Plaza Drive intersection. Motorists headed for southbound FM157/Collins Street will continue west on to Ryan Plaza Drive, following the detour route. Demolition starts Friday. Normal traffic due to resume in the fall.
Demolition of the FM 157/ Collins Street bridge I-30 main lanes prior to FM 157/Collins Street will change to one lane and be detoured. The street’s traffic will be two-way
except for the closed section over I-30. Eastbound traffic will be rerouted to Eastbound Frontage Road and westbound traffic will detour on Westbound Frontage Road.
Alternate entrance and exits Alternate eastbound exits are Fielder Road and Cooper Street, the westbound exit is State Highway 360. Alternate eastbound entrances are northbound Nolan Ryan Expressway, Ballpark Way and Six Flags Drive. Westbound entrances are Cooper Street and Fielder Road. Though traffic can still use Cooper Street, Ballpark Way, Fielder Road, Lamar Boulevard and Road to Six Flags Drive.
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Golf
“He was born with a love for it. A natural ability. God gave him a great gift.”
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continuing to work hard and get better. Rees said Fischer’s short game, shots near the green and putting played a big part in the win. Rees has players perform short-game drills at each practice. Fischer said his short game gave him a score of 65 at qualifiers for the Publinx in Norman. It was the best competitive score he has achieved. His best is 62 on his home course, he said. He was surprised when he received a card for the Western Junior Championship in the mail. He said his thoughts were, “There’s no way I can play in a junior tournament. I’m Courtesy Photo: UTA Athletics
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19 with two years of college.” His mother Beth said he started hitting a plastic golf ball with a wooden spoon while learning to walk. “He was born with a love for it. A natural ability,” she said. “God gave him a great gift.” As a parent she is more proud when someone compliments his character than his golf. “What you shoot is not who you are,” his parents often tell him. His father Ron said he never pushed Zack to play golf but always made it available to him. The first
time he took Zack to play was at the local municipal course when he was 4 years old. His father was Zack’s caddy at the junior tournament and will be again at Publinx. Ron said having good character is also more important to him than golf. “If you have golfing ability and you are recognized for your integrity you have a greater chance to make an impact,” he said.
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LETTER
Democracy Shouldn’t Be Forced In Colt Ables’ column “Hunger for Freedom,” he mentions a 1979 “revolution in Iran that lead to the current repressive regime being protested now.” Yet he fails to mention that the 1979 Iranian revolution was aimed to put an end to the oppressive regime of the Shah of Iran, a puppet of the U.S. As a result of that revolution an Islamic Republic of Iran was established, a theocratic nation ruled by religious clerics. Also, it would be beneficial to know that the current “dictator” was the product of that revolution. When the Shah of Iran took over, the opposition led by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini engaged in protests and underground resistance that lasted for several years and resulted in the infamous U.S. Embassy hostage crisis. Khomeini labeled the U.S. the “Great Satan” for its actions and rose to power due to the support of younger people in Iran who responded to his criticism of the U.S., because they cared more for their country than the interests of the U.S. and Great Britain that were based on oil control. One of those voices was Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who sounds like he is a reincarnation of the devil himself if you listen to Colt Ables’ arguments. Ables condemns the elections in Iran, yet forgets to mention that Ahmadinejad received approximately the same percentage of votes, 62 percent, in YOUR VIEW recent elections as he All readers are invited to did the first write letters to the editor. time. Keep responses to 300 words and e-mail them I’m not to opinion-editor.shortsaying the horn@uta.edu. elections were 100 We also encourage readpercent leers to submit guest colgitimate, umns. E-mail them to the but it’s quite address above. a development and a huge step forward for an Islamic theocracy in the Middle East. Or, to put it in words Colt Ables might comprehend, it’s pretty good for a country that hasn’t had much experience with democracy at all. Colt Ables calls for Obama and the U.S. to “help Iranian people,” but maybe the great and mighty freedom fighter Colt Ables should take a break from spreading world democracy and think about the last time we condemned Saudi Arabia or Egypt, where unlike in “evil Iran” there is no opportunity for people to exercise any political rights. Colt Ables is the product of two things: ignorance and arrogance, and it’s people like him who prefer to engage in selective and subjective criticism when there is political or economic profit to be made. And I hope that this July Fourth weekend reminded Colt Ables that the Founding Fathers believed the new nation should advance human rights and the cause of liberty by example, not by force.
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YOUR VIEW
DISCOMBOBULATION by Houston Hardaway
So, you hear about Palin stepping down from office? What’s up with that? I hear it was so she could prepare for a run at the presidency in 2012.
Oh, because someone who acts like an upredictable quitter who is readily perturbed by criticism and media attention is EXACTLY the type of person I want to vote for to be the President of the United States.
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million jobs due to the inability for some firms to operate in the new business climate this bill creates. A number of jobs will be lost as the carbon caps hamper refineries and coal plants. All this in the name of the socalled global climate crisis. With this legislation, employers will be forced to close shop in America and go to places that will not hinder their productivity. Until there is agreed participation by the rest of the world’s industrial powers, this legislation should not be voted on by the Senate. — Colt Ables is an economics senior and columnist for The Shorthorn
“As with all religions there are extremists, and that is the case with Muslims. But when the President of the United States of America discounts his Muslim roots he is only making himself look foolish. We should be electing someone that knows who and what they are and stick to it and not be ashamed.” Kenny Jacob’s online response to Colt Ables’ June 17 column “The Fog of Media Bias.”
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Jackson’s public memorial takes a spiritual turn in front of thousands LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s public memorial started out more spiritual than spectacular Tuesday, opening with a church choir singing as his golden casket was laid in front of the stage and a shaft of light evoking a cross as Lionel Richie gave a gospel-infused performance. Pastor Lucious W. Smith of the Friendship Baptist Church in Pasadena gave the invocation, followed by Mariah Carey singing the opening performance with a sweet rendition of the Jackson 5 ballad “I’ll Be There,” a duet with Trey Lorenz. “We come together and we remember the time,” said Smith, riffing off one of Jackson’s lyrics. “As long as we remember him, he will always be there to comfort us.”
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American seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, second in row, rides with his Astana teammates during the fourth stage of the Tour de France cycling race, a team time-trial over 39 kilometers (24.2 miles) with start and finish in Montpellier, southern France, Tuesday.
CORPUS CHRISTI — A Texas judge dealt a major blow Tuesday to the case against a man accused of filming latenight “fight club” bouts at a state facility for the developmentally disabled, ruling that videos of them could not be used at trial. State District Judge Sandra Watts granted former employee Timothy Dixon’s motion to suppress the cell phone on the grounds that it was essentially stolen property, and delayed his trial until prosecutors can appeal. Prosecutor Doug Mann said the setback did not destroy the state’s case because there will be witness testimony, but that the phone had been “the best evidence.” “The best recollection in the world will not be better than the time and date stamp on a video,” Mann said. In March, almost 20 videos dating to 2007 were discovered on the phone that
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Michael Jackson’s casket sits in front of the stage during his memorial service at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Tuesday. was found at a clothing store and later turned in to police. The videos showed staff at the school forcing residents into fights, even kicking them to egg them on. Eleven staff members were identified in the videos and six were charged. One pleaded guilty Monday and another has been offered immunity in exchange for her testimony. None of those charged still works at the school.
Irish authorities probe barring of 3 N. Texans DALLAS — Irish detectives are investigating the reasons why three Plano men were denied entry to Ireland last week. The Dallas Morning News reports that 21-year-old Colin Zwirko and two friends were told to return to New York when they landed Friday. Zwirko tells the newspaper that they were barred from Ireland because they couldn’t provide an address for where they planned to stay in Irish capital, Dublin. They also couldn’t produce bank statements to demonstrate they could afford to travel.
Former AG Gonzales to teach at Texas Tech LUBBOCK — Alberto Gonzales, who resigned as U.S. attorney general nearly two years ago, will teach political science at Texas Tech this fall, school officials confirmed Tuesday. Kent Hance, chancellor of the Texas Tech University System, said Gonzales agreed to a one-year visiting professorship. He will teach a class on contemporary issues in the executive branch in Alberto Gonzales, the school's political former attorney science department. general "We're excited," Hance said. "Any time you can get a former Cabinet member ... it is great." Gonzales, whose hiring was first reported in the Austin American-Statesman's online edition Tuesday, was not immediately available for comment. — The Associated Press
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UTA gets 1.3 percent per ticket from Miss Texas’ first time here
City ‘Father’ immortalized in downtown sculpture near Levitt Pavilion
The Miss Texas pageant sold more than 5,000 tickets Friday as judges crowned winner Kristen Blair, Miss North Texas. The university made $1 per ticket sold. Pageant finals’ tickets cost $75, meaning the university’s share was 1.3 percent per ticket. Communities hosting the pageant typically receive around $2 million in business per year, said Jean Magness, Miss Texas Scholarship Pageant executive director, in a previous Shorthorn article. This was the first time Arlington hosted the pageant. Fort Worth hosted it 46 years. Magness credited congressman Joe Barton, R-Texas, who has served as a pageant judge, as the move’s primary supporter. Barton and Joe Bledsoe, director of state and corporate accounts with the Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau, approached pageant officials about having it in Arlington. The pageant board voted unanimously
Arlington officials unveiled a bust honoring the city’s founder, Andrew Hayter, at Founders Plaza on Friday. Hayter was one of the earliest settlers in the area, later named Arlington, in 1876. He is considered the father of Arlington. The sculpture, with accompanying recounting of his history, sits at Founders Plaza, 100 W. Abram St. at the northeast entrance to the Levitt Pavilion. The spot is near the railroad where Arlington’s history started. A Tennessee native, Hayter moved to Tarrant County in 1869 and became a preacher and land surveyor, according to a city of Arlington press release. A small settlement developed along his property’s edge, and he petitioned for a post office in 1875. The area around the post office was called Hayterville. Hayter had already founded two churches, a school and Masonic lodge when he was asked by the Texas and Pacific Railway Company in 1876 to help locate a railroad through Tarrant County’s eastern, most-peaceful route. He was asked to lay
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erans have signed up for the Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, Perez said in a press release. On average, 525 veterans enroll at UTA each fall and spring semester. Warren Ponder, Veterans Alliance of UTA president, plans to give a brief history and report of his organization’s services at the forum. He served a 15-month tour in Iraq. “It’s important to get our message out, to collaborate with other organizations and be receptive to their ideas,” Ponder said. Nursing sophomore Rhyan Fernie served in Iraq and Afghanistan a year and a half ago. The GI Bill will be an incentive for troops looking for affordable education, he said. “If you live in poverty, once you sign that dotted line you move up the tax bracket,” Fernie said. “Veterans won’t have to worry about making ends meet with this bill.” Fernie said the Veterans Affairs office is the
the MiSS texaS Pageant 2009 Winner: Kristen Blair, Miss North Texas 1st runner-up: Danae Couch, Miss Carrolton 2nd runner-up: Ashley Melnick, Miss Grapevine 3rd runner-up: Faith Bates, Miss Fort Worth 4th runner-up: Kathryn Dunn, Miss Frisco in favor. The pageant signed a five-year letter of intent. Nancy Farrar of Farrar Public Relations, which represents the pageant, said she looks forward to next year. “It’s the 75th Anniversary and we’ll have big plans,” she said. — Harold Loren
only reason he’s at UTA. It’s also a place for friendship, he said. “Most of my friends now are veterans,” Fernie said. “I have trouble respecting and holding people to a same regard as the soldiers I served with.” The council is made of various departments and the School of Social Work. The group wants ideas on how to improve the move from a hectic surrounding to a calm environment, Perez said. “School can be financially stressful,” said Dianne Hengst, Office for Students with Disabilities director and Student Veterans Advisory Council member. “We don’t want to add to their stress. We want people to understand that military families are under a lot of pressure.” Some ideas circulating are creating a Web page and a department for student veterans. “If we had a one-stop shop, it would open up a lot of possibilities,” Perez said.
hiStoriCal BaCkground To learn more about Arlington’s first 130 years, visit www.arlingtontx.gov/history.
out a half-mile square settlement between Dallas and Fort Worth. According to the press release, railroad designers relied on Hayter for timber and surveying knowledge. When the work finished, the railroad offered to name the town Hayter, but the reverend declined. He gave the town the name Arlington, which was the name of Gen. Robert E. Lee’s Virginia estate. Arlington’s birth led to Hayterville’s demise, and the post office moved to Arlington. Arlington Mayor Robert Cluck, mayor pro tempore, District 5 council member Lana Wolff, Arlington Parks Board chair Lynn Healey and Ron Wright, chief of staff for Congressman Joe Barton, were among those attending the unveiling ceremony. — Harold Loren
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Moreno’s 30 portraits will be displayed in The Gallery at UTA in the Fine Arts Building concluding the summer semester.
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ith a deadline fast approaching, Francisco Moreno paints a portrait a day. Moreno, art senior, received $2,000 from an Ideas in Art Awards scholarship, sponsored by the Wishful Wings: James S. Barnett Jr. Charitable Foundation. He is painting 30 UTA student portraits. The foundation supports and recognizes artists at UTA through an annual visual art project competition. Each artist must submit a five-page proposal
with a description of the artist and his or her work. “I came to the conclusion that the most interesting part of my paintings is the influence my surroundings have on my art,” Moreno said. “My family, my teachers, my school, my country of origin and the country I proudly reside in now are all major benefactors to my self-image and, in effect, the artwork I create.” Moreno’s 30 portraits will be displayed at The Gallery at UTA at the end of the summer semester.
Art senior Francisco Moreno paints for the Ideas in Art Awards sponsored by the Wishful Wings: James S. Barnett Jr. Charitable Foundation.
Above: With a $2,000 scholarship from the Ideas in Art Awards, Moreno will paint 30 university student portraits within the summer semester. Wishful Wings: James S. Barnett Jr. Charitable Foundation supports university artists through the Idea in Art Awards. Each year two artists receive a $2,000 scholarship to create their artwork.
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In his artist statement, Moreno says, “I am interested in the combination of imagery. A bricolage of visual information forced to be together. I then try to find a way to hold the image in place.”
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REMEMBER Pick up next week’s Scene page to read a story about why students love the Harry Potter series. Wednesday, July 8, 2009
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Chris Riley, biology senior What is the movie that everyone has to see? “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. It’s really funny, at least the first half.” Favorite Harry Potter book/movie? “The sixth book, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. It was entertaining and kept me interested. I didn’t really like the last one. I know it’s a kid’s book but I was waiting for crazy things to happen and they didn’t.” What was your favorite class taken at UTA? “Dr. Cuntz’s Astrobiology. It was really cool to learn about what conditions life can exist in outside of Earth.”
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What is the movie that everyone has to see? “I heard it’s Up. Everyone that has seen it has said it’s amazing.”
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Favorite Harry Potter book/movie? “The fourth movie, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. It caught my attention the most because of the storyline.”
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Parking areas are around the festival but traffic can cause major headaches for getting in and out. The Taste of Dallas Web site suggests taking the Dallas Area Rapid Transit rail to and from. The Fort Worth Intermodal station is the closest to the university. From there the ride to West End historic District station takes over an hour. All day passes for the rail cost $3.
The food comes first. With more than 40 restaurants there’s bound to be a taste for everyone. Chains like Cinnabon, Genghis Grill and Bucca di Beppo are present but local places will also serve food. The variety includes TexMex, barbecue and steak, among others to define the true taste of the Metroplex.
What was your favorite class taken at UTA? “Carolyn Savko’s Functional Piano. The teacher is really fun. It’s also an easy class.” — Sara Pintilie
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ood eats, cold drinks and high spirits will fill Dallas this weekend at the Taste of Dallas in the West End. More than 40 restaurants plan to represent the North Texas flavor. The Shorthorn dug deep to help you survive the crowd and get the most enjoyment from the festival.
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Knowing, Rated PG-13 Nicolas Cage stars in this thriller where he has all the clues to save millions of people. Cage obtains a paper that predicts world disasters and takes it upon himself to try and prevent the predictions from becoming a reality. — Amazon.com
Pick of the Week Movies Excel! Music education sophomore Jennifer Trondle said EXCEL Campus Activities picks good movies to watch. EXCEL Summer Movie Series showcases movies outside behind the Maverick Activities Center on the west lawn. The next movie will be Fast and Furious on Thursday. Movie and popcorn is free. The movie begins at dusk and visitors are invited to bring a blanket or chair for comfort.
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Weather.com predicts temperatures in the high 90s this weekend. This means sunblock and headgear to keep the body safe. In most cases students should bring water, but the festival prohibits outside beverages so be prepared to buy water there. Bringing cash is a must in order to dine. Food samples range from $2 to $5 depending on item and restaurant. Sodas and water are $3, beer $5 and frozen drinks are $6. In addition to food and drink, the festival also features a carnival game section, so those testing their luck should bring extra cash.
THE RUNDOWN What: Taste of Dallas 2009 When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday Hours: Friday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday noon-8 p.m. Where: The West End in downtown Dallas Taste of Dallas features a variety of food from Mexican to steaks, seafood to Indian. Over 40 popular restaurants from around the Dallas area will be at the event.
The Taste has three stages for music and entertainment. The Taste Town stage plays childrens tunes and other entertainment for the younger crowd and is located within the Taste Town Kids area, designed for youngsters. The Street stage will have a disc jockey and other activities like karaoke for those brave enough to participate. Bands will play on The Main Course stage all three days. Like the food, there’s a variety in musical taste from country to rock and even a talent search. NBC asks people to come and perform for “DFW’s Got Talent” where the top act wins $5,000. Those interested can audition at the festival at 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Sources: www.tasteofdallas.com, www.dart.org
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The Arcade Experience at Home Another Japanese creation stands on top of fighting-games list BY DUSTIN L. DANGLI The Shorthorn scene editor
BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger’s variety is a must in any fighting-game fanatic’s collection, but its design keeps it exclusive to hard-core fans. From first sight BlazBlue is clearly a Japanese game, from the anime characters to the over-thetop moves and combos easily reaching 50 hits or more. Developer Arc System Works, famous for the Guilty Gear series, made the game specifically for the fighting-game crowd. Those new to fighting games can jump right in and easily pull off spectacular moves, and those with little experience who know basic quarter circles and dragon punches can feel at home. Mastering the system is a dif-
ferent story. With moves like ukemis, barrier burst and rapid cancels, fully understanding fights requires more time, effort and, for many, an arcade fighting stick. Recovery rolls and barrier burst require three or more buttons pressed at the same time and on standard controllers it’s difficult to do those consistently. Since fighting sticks usually cost $80 or more, BlazBlue can be a costly investment. The variety in the game’s cast makes it stand out among other fighters. The game introduces 12 characters each with a unique fighting style. Cat-like Taokaka scratches with claws in a rapid-attack offensive press, Jin’s special attacks freeze opponents to link combos and Carl carries a giant puppet to chain attacks. Most veteran players should
BLAZBLUE: CALAMITY TRIGGER For: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 Rating: Teen Genre: Fighting Developer: Arc System Works Score:
★★★ tackle one character at a time, assigning one as their main fighter. The game looks beautiful on standard and high-definition televisions. Each level differs and looks vibrant. Colorful yet dark graveyards, Oriental settings and fancy ballrooms are selectable backdrops for matches. Characters move fluidly even while pulling off wild moves. Like all fighting games today,
online play is a must and BlazBlue plays smoothly and rarely lags. After playing lagging matches in other fighting games, it’s wonderful to go through 10 or more matches without being dropped or lagging. The game supports online lobbies so friends can get together and fight in a variety of rotations like round-robin, while watching other matches and chatting together. It’s the closest feeling to an arcade experience at home. BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger’s variety and fresh gameplay make it an outstanding fighting game. But without a stick or friends who will spend a lot of time playing, it may not be worth the price tag. DUSTIN L. DANGLI features-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu