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University gets land grant from First Baptist
Project completions didn’t affect the 10th annual residence hall move-in, says residence life director Mari Duncan. While most roadwork on campus looks complete, the university community should anticipate more improvements. Of the three main road construction projects, one has been postponed and two have been completed. Drainage system work behind the Uni-
versity Center will halt for the College of Engineering’s 50th Anniversary events Sept. 2. “Close to 70 to 75 percent of the work is done,” said John Hall, Administration and Campus Operations vice president. Construction on West First Street, north of the UC, includes installing storm drains to combat future floods, Hall said. West First Street from College Street to South West Street is 20 to 25 percent incomplete. Work will resume Sept. 7 and will
be completed before the end of September, Hall said. UTA Boulevard reopened Saturday after being closed for workers to connect the developing Engineering Research Building to city utilities, such as sanitary systems and domestic water, Hall said. Also, South Pecan Street from UTA Boulevard to West Mitchell Street and behind Arlington Hall, was closed for street resurConstruCtion continues on page 4
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Fun follows convocation formalities
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Aerospace engineering freshman Daniel Glowicz, left, jousts Coordinated Admission Program student Krishan Gupta on Friday at the MavsMeet Convocation AfterParty. Mavericks, old and new, were able to participate in the joust along with other activities, such as painting a metal horse with university colors.
In addition to the usual games and activities, MavsMeet AfterParty features fireworks for the first time.
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New people, fireworks and all the food a hungry college student can eat attracted people to the MavsMeet AfterParty Friday on the Central Library mall. After the New Student Convocation, students went to interact with each other and eat free hot dogs, cookies and drinks at the EXCEL-CampusActivities-sponsored gathering. It included some-
thing from years past — a fireworks show. While many students at the AfterParty represented student groups and organizations, some, like nursing freshman Liliana Barrios, were there to find new friends. “This gives me a better chance to meet new people before I start my first year,” she said. Long lines formed at the AfterParty’s activities, but that didn’t stop architecture freshman Pablo Cardona.
UTA Hosts Welcome Mixer – 7 p.m. Tuesday, Bowling and Billiards, University Center Maverick Cookout and Activities Fair — 11 a.m. Wednesday, UC mall PHC Greek Splash — 7 p.m. Thursday, Physical Education Building outdoor pool EXCEL Welcome Back Movie: Up — 8:30 p.m. Friday, Maverick Activities Center west lawn IFC Name Your Game Night — 7 p.m. Saturday, Bowling and Billiards
The space will allow for 500-600 of the planned parking spaces in the proposed mixed-use building. By alI MustaNsIr The Shorthorn staff
The UT System Board of Regents approved a land grant for the proposed mixed-use building, which includes a parking garage and residence hall, during its meetings Wednesday and Thursday. First Baptist Church of Arlington, on the corner of UTA Boulevard and Center Street, donated about 1.5 acres to supplement university property allotted for the proposed structure. According to the proposal to the UT System Board of Regents, the estimated value of the FBCA’s parking rights is between $239,000 and $347,000. The land has been appraised at $486,000. The mixed-use facility, estimated to cost $67 million, will include living space for about 450 students, retail space and 1,800 parking spaces. The land grant will allow for an estimated 500 to 600 of the projected parking spaces. The agreement with FBCA includes church use of 400 parking spaces for five hours on Sundays and 100 spaces for daytime use Monday through Saturday. Terry Bertrand, the church’s associate pastor of administration, said the church has had a good relationship with the city and the university for the 12 and half years he has been at FBCA. He said that relationship made it easier for the university to approach the church to request the land. Bertrand said the church tries to be a good neighbor to the university, and the grant is good for the church and the university. He said the motion received overwhelming support when brought before the church. “We’re just excited about the growth that is happening at UTA and feel that we can be a part of enhancing that,” Bertrand said. The proposed structure will provide safer parking and cover from the elements, he said. The university will have priority to the spaces for functions at the also newly-planned $73-million special events center. The initial parking rights term is 30 years with two 10year renewal options. University spokeswoman Kristin Sullivan said the shared space helps invigorate downtown Arlington. She said this is the result of plans that have been in the works for about 10 years. “We are extremely thankful that First Baptist Church of Arlington is our partner in this project,” Sullivan said. “Our goal is to build a multi-use residence hall and parking garage that will serve our campus and the broader downtown community.” alI MustaNsIr
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Genome sequencer will bring campus closer to Tier-One Status A $600,000 grant allows UTA to purchase and bring state-of-the-art technology to the university. By VINoD srINIVasaN The Shorthorn staff
A new state of the art genome sequencer will be added to the biology department Core Genomics Research Facility. The 454 genome sequencer, which determines the exact order of the DNA building blocks, will help the university make great leaps in genome research, said Raymond Jones, core genomics research facilities manager. “When compared with the sequence
tests run on our current genome sequencers, the 454 will run the same sequences in a significantly faster time,” Jones said. Genome sequencers are instruments that help researchers map out building blocks of DNA. The blocks, called nitrogenous bases, are separated by four types: adenine, cytosine, thymine and guanine. The new 454 will be able to run 400 base pairs in one 10-hour test run, compared to three months on the university’s old equipment, according to biology assistant professor Jorge Rodrigues. UTA applied unsuccessfully for the Genome continues on page 8
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FINDINg thEIr IDENtIty undeclared freshman maria figueroa stands in line at the Mav Express office in the University Center, Monday. The line extended out the door and down the hall with students waiting to get their identification cards made.
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TODAY Social Work Welcome Week: All Day, Social Work Complex. For information, contact School of Social Work at 817-272-3181 or dpope@uta. edu. Ask Me Days: 7:30 a.m.-noon, Central Library mall and University Center mall. World of Librarycraft: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Central Library. Complete six of 12 available quests that take you through the UT Arlington Library to become eligible for free food and access to the game room on the sixth floor. Feel free to come dressed as your favorite game character. For information, contact Kevin Schuck at 817-272-3313 or keschuck@uta.edu. “Secret of the Cardboard Rocket”: 2-3 p.m., the Planetarium. Join two children on a magical journey through the Solar System, aided by a talking astronomy book, a cardboard rocket and a vivid imagination. The audiences will land on Venus, fly through the rings of Saturn, and discover the secrets of the Solar System. Tickets are $5 for adults, $4 for children and seniors, $3 for faculty, staff and alumni, and $2 for UTA students. For information, contact the Planetarium at 817272-1183 or planetarium@uta.edu. UTA Volunteers Meeting: 2:15-3:15 p.m., Student Congress Chambers, University Center. Help plan events and find out about upcoming events. For information, contact Allison Bailey at 817-272-2963 or allison.bailey@mavs.uta.edu. “Stars of the Pharaohs”: 7-8 p.m., the Planetarium. Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. You’ll learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena. You’ll see some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world recreated in their original splendor. Tickets are $5 for adults, $4 for children and seniors, $3 for faculty, staff and alumni, and $2 for UTA students. For information, contact Planetarium at 817-272-1183 or planetarium@uta.edu. UTA-Hosts! Welcome Mixer: 7-9 p.m., Bowling and Billiards. For information, contact Molly Alfers at 817-272-2293 or malfers@uta.edu
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Political science freshman Fatima Ruiz unloads the car with her family as she prepares to move into Kalpana Chawla Hall Friday afternoon.
Volunteers took time Thursday to assist students moving in to campus housing, and parents cope with saying goodbye. BY HILLARY GONZALES The Shorthorn staff
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From Brazos House to Kalpana Chawla Hall, parents and students flooded the premises with boxes of personal belongings and other supplies last Thursday during the official campus move-in. Although she had to fight others to use dollies and the elevator, biology freshman Jessica Lane said she moved in smoothly. “It’s been pretty hectic — carrying things around — but it’s gone alright,” Lane said. She got help from her mother Eva, who unloaded her daughter’s belongings and organized her room. “It went pretty good. It went a lot smoother than expected but going home without her will be kind of sad,” Lane’s mother said. Some university community members lent a hand in moving in overwhelmed residents. Softball player Courtney Enocksen volunteered with fellow teammates. “We like to make ourselves known and prove that we like to contribute to our school,” Enocksen said. “We decided as a team that we were going to volunteer.” The heat, 98 degrees that day, didn’t seem to have an effect on the softball players, Enocksen said. “It’s no big deal,” she said. “We play all the time.” Aside from getting their things into their rooms, new resi-
Social Work Welcome Week: All day, Social Work Complex. For information, contact School of Social Work at 817-272-3181 or dpope@uta. edu.
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Assault, Simple Officers responded to Kalpana Chawla Hall regarding a domestic disturbance and simple assault, which happened 8:30 a.m. Sunday but was reported 3 a.m. Monday. The subject left the scene before officers arrived. The victim, a student, sustained only minor injuries. Assistant police chief Rick Gomez said he could not give details because it was an ongoing investigation.
Disturbance Officers responded to a report at 3:44 a.m. of a loud noise disturbance at Maple Square apartments, at 400 Oak St. The noise was due to a party the resident was hosting.
Social Work Welcome Week: All day, Social Work Complex. For information, contact School of Social Work at 817-272-3181 or dpope@uta. edu. Maverick Cookout and Activities Fair: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., University Center mall. “Stars at Night are Big and Bright”: 2-3 p.m., the Planetarium. A show with a little bit of everything--planets, stars, and galaxies. This show takes you on a trip from Arlington to the edge of the universe and back. Tickets are $5 for adults, $4 for children and seniors, $3 for faculty, staff and alumni, and $2 for UTA students. For information, contact the Planetarium at 817-2721183 or planetarium@uta.edu. $2 Movie - Coraline: 6-8:30 p.m., the Planetarium. Come see your favorite movies again on a really big screen. For information, contact Planetarium at 817-272-1183 or planetarium@uta.edu.
Drop-in Advising and Info Table: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., University Center, booth near Starbucks. Learn about all the study abroad options available to you. Speak with a study abroad adviser and learn more about available study abroad scholarships. Free. For information, contact Blake Hart at 817-272-1120 or studyabroad@uta.edu. Liberal Arts Welcome: Noon-2 p.m., Central Library mall. For information, contact College of Liberal Arts at 817-272-3291.
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Some students bring essentials such as MP3 players, lotion and bandages when they move in.
dents and parents also had to deal with the emotional effects along with the dramatic changes of moving away from home. “I’m trying to help but mostly I’ve been standing around and crying,” said Connie Papke, mother of new resident Kathryn Bledsaw. “She’s my baby girl. It’s been making me kind of sad.” Although she was looking forward to meeting new people and having the college experience, the big worry for freshman Elisa Tapia was losing access to mom’s money. “I have to make my own food now,” she said. HILLARY GONZALES news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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Suspicious Person A student reported at 12:51 a.m. that an unknown person jumped the fence in the backyard at 707 Kerby St. and began walking toward the back of her house, but then jumped back over the fence and left the area.
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Suspicious Person During a foot patrol at 12:21 a.m. at Cooper Chase apartments, at 211 Cooper St., officers observed a non-student hiding in the dumpster. The subject was issued a criminal trespass warning for the campus. Copy Desk Chief .......................Anna Katzkova copydesk-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu Scene Editor .......................... Dustin L. Dangli features-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu Photo Editor .........................Andrew Buckley photo-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu Online Editor ...................... Jennifer Cudmore online-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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Disturbance Officers were dispatched at 1:30 a.m. to Timber Brook apartments, at 404 Kerby St., regarding a loud noise disturbance. SATURDAY Suspicious Circumstances An officer was dispatched at 8:10 a.m. to Maverick Stadium, at 410 Mitchell St., regarding a subject sleeping at that location. The nonstudent was issued a criminal trespass warning for the entire campus.
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Representative addresses possible health insurance options for parents Students enrolled this semester can take advantage of free or low-cost help at the health center or purchase university coverage for some services. BY MICAELA TITUS The Shorthorn staff
During a forum at Arlington Music Hall on Thursday, Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, said all insurance companies should be required to extend an option for further coverage to parents, regardless of their group plan, for dependents until age 25. Currently, Texas law doesn’t require insurance companies to offer services to dependents after 19 with selffunded group plans. A self-funded plan is a contract where an employer provides health or disability benefits to employees by putting aside funds to pay claims for their workers, instead of paying a premium to a health insurance provider. “I think insurance companies should give parents the option to cover their sons and daughters until the age of 25,” Barton said. “I am not in favor of the reform but health care does need to make some changes.” Barton addressed a crowd of more than 1,000 people. A group of attendees expressed a need for health care reform, especially in Medicare and Medicaid, at the question and answer session following Barton’s address, but none were UTA students. Fort Worth resident Linda Foley, 67, said she endured the afternoon heat because she wants people to be informed. “I wish more young people and students would come out to these town hall meetings,” she said. “Out of all the people here, I feel that they are affected the most and need to be more informed so they can know the truth.” Business management junior Garon Jones was not at the forum, but he said he had a first-hand experience with losing insurance coverage. He said he was a full-time student and between jobs when he was dropped from his mother’s policy. Jones’ insurance provider dropped coverage at age 21. “I think that insurance companies should be required to extend coverage until at least 25,” he said. “I was still a student when I got dropped by my mother’s insurance and the options that I was being offered I could not afford. It’s like I was being forced to work for health care or school.” According to a survey conducted by the Texas Department of Insurance in 2005, 36 percent of students attending public colleges were uninsured and 78 percent of surveyed college students said that health insurance coverage is very important. The university Health Services offers general exams, allowing students to see a general practitioner in the Medical Clinic throughout the semester as long as they
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Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, discusses health care during a town hall meeting Thursday at Arlington’s Music Hall. The event was limited to 1,300 people due to city fire code.
are enrolled. The center provides several services, some included in tuition and fees, others offered at a lower cost than most clinics. “My parents still have insurance on me but, with the cost of tuition, it’s easier to use Health Services,” said communication junior Sherrelle Roberts. “I don’t understand why most students do not use the health center, especially when it’s convenient, you’ve already paid for it, and it is
made to accommodate students specifically.” Students can also buy insurance through the university. The coverage includes laboratory, pharmacy, X-ray and other services available at the Medical Clinic.
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Mavericks You Know
The Faces of School Spirit BY ALANNA QUILLEN
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r. and Ms. UTA have a lot to share with you this year. And they’re happy to do it. Mechanical engineering junior Omar Rosales and international business senior Rosita Tran III have ideas to better the university after students elected them. While their duties include running the UTA Ambassadors as co-presidents and sitting in on event planning committees, their title’s purpose is more than attending meetings. The real heart of the job is igniting school spirit in the minds of countless Mavericks.
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Born and raised in Fort Worth, Rosita Tran III graduated in the top 10 percent in her class at Eastern Hills High School. Her list of high school activities included freshman class president, president of the full orchestra, first chair on first violin, National Honor Society member, dance team officer and drama club president. “She’s always been able to handle leadership roles,” said Britny Weatherd, a friend since the seventh grade. “It’s in her nature.” Weatherd and Tran worked with each other as class officers throughout high school. They continue to remain close friends. “She has been blessed with a lot of opportunities and a great attitude to carry that along,” Weatherd said. “She has a go-get’em attitude.” Tran first considered the university during a biology summer camp at the Life Science Building her high school sophomore year. She’s been in love with the campus ever since. “You’re not just a number here at UT Arlington,” she said. “You can actually put a name with a face.” Even after being involved, Tran said the transition to college was overwhelming because, compared to her high school, she was one in several thousand. But once she joined Freshmen Leaders on Campus, she said her fears disappeared. “FLOC was literally my foot in the door,” Tran said. “I wouldn’t be where I am today had it not have been for FLOC and the friends I met in that program.” FLOC led Tran to other ambitions such as the Ambassadors and UTA Dance Ensemble. She eventually discovered her aspiration for the title of Ms. UTA at the 2008 Leadership Retreat. “I saw it as an opportunity,” she said. “I’m very school spirited and I just saw a lot of different ideas that I could implement to help the program along.” Aside from the Ambassadors workload, Tran juggles 15 hours of school, the dance ensemble and the UTA Hosts peer mentoring program. She plans to attend graduate school and eventually travel the world. “I want to help other students through my experiences,” Tran said. “If I showed a freshman something positive about the university, then I will feel like I’ve made my mark.”
Born in Mexico, Rosales moved to Dallas at age 4 with his family hoping to obtain a better education and way of life. He grew up poor during elementary school, moving around the Dallas area at least once a year. He eventually settled in Carrollton, Texas, where he finished middle and high school. “I think the constant moving that we had to do as a child helped me become more open to people,” he said. “Making friends now isn’t too hard since I had to make a brand new set of friends every year.” The university’s engineering program and diverse environment drew Rosales into becoming a Maverick, he said. His high school was very diverse, so going to a college where diversity existed was appealing. Rosales said he wanted to be Mr. UTA after becoming involved with the university. Before running for Mr. UTA, he was already part of Freshmen Leaders on Campus, Beta Theta Pi, Leadership Academy and was an orientation leader. “The culmination of all these experiences has led me to love UTA all the more and gave me the desire to help others to love UTA as much as I do,” he said. Theatre arts junior Jonathan Walker met Rosales two years ago through a mutual friend. The two became close through their work as New Maverick Orientation leaders. “I remember the fun times we had last year working the EXCEL movie nights, eating too much popcorn and hauling all of the equipment back after the movie,” he said. Walker said being a Maverick means having an ongoing love for the university from students in the past, present and future. “They love our school for what it is, for what it was, and mostly, for what it can become,” he said. “Omar is a Maverick through and through.” Rosales plans to raise awareness about the Ambassadors because many people may not place Mr. and Ms. UTA in the Ambassadors group. “To me, Mr. UTA is the embodiment of all the great traditions and experiences to be had while a student here,” he said. “What better way to help increase pride in our school than to be one of the main people that help create UTA pride?” Rosales said his title will serve him well in the future and teach him the experience to become a great leader. Walker said Rosales naturally understands leadership. “He always has a strong desire to be successful in all he does,” Walker said. “In this way, leadership comes like a reflex.” After he graduates, Rosales said he plans to pursue a master’s in mechanical engineering and later join an engineering company. “In so many ways I don’t think I could ever imagine Omar giving up on what he loves,” Walker said. “When he becomes passionate about something, he will see it through to the end.”
WHAT IS A RANDOM, FUN FACT ABOUT YOURSELF? Rosita: I am the third Rosa Elia in my family and a lot of females don’t have that in their full name. The name Rosita means, “little rose” (in Spanish). Omar: I play bass guitar in my church’s band.
“To me, Mr. UTA is the embodiment of all the great traditions and experiences to be had while a student here.” Omar Rosales, Mr. UTA
STORY BY ALANNA QUILLEN PHOTOS BY RASY RAN
Mechanical engineering junior Omar Rosales and international business senior Rosita Tran III draw from their personal experiences to involve themselves in the university as Mr. and Ms. UTA.
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Several university libraries upgraded The Central Library, along with others, receive improvements including more laptop connections and scanners. By ShamBhu Sharan The Shorthorn staff
Renovations lasting from May to August have made some libraries on campus cleaner, safer and easier to use. The Central Library’s fourth and fifth floors were renovated by adding 65 new user spaces, furniture and machines. Each floor took six weeks to complete. “It was a challenge to renovate library while it was open,” said Tommie Wingfield, assistant to the Dean for Marketing and External Relations. “It was non-disruptive during summer semesters.” Knowledge Image Centers were added to the Central, Science and Engineering, Architecture and Fine Arts libraries for students to scan materials and books, said Library Dean Gerald Saxon. Students can scan and save documents to their jump drive or e-mail them if they want to save money for prints. “Central, Science and Architecture library added eight group study rooms with computers, electronic white boards with projectors and connection to laptops,” Saxon said. Business administration junior Jeremy Favors said the renovations are contemporary, with more laptop plug-ins and bigger desks for laptop accessories. “Now, it is more individualized,” Favors said. “I can plug [in] my computer to work.” Other changes include students being able to use their Mav Express card for photocopy services in every library. The Central Library will get fax machines for the campus community and the public. Also, a scantron vending machine for 24hour access may be added to the Central Library’s basement. The library catalogue also undergoes changes. “New user interface, which searches the library’s catalogue, is revised and improved which is easier, faster and more precise,” Saxon said. Every floor in the Central Library will be connected to the sprinkler system. New sprinklers were installed to the fourth and fifth floor. Saxon said the university’s central administration paid for the sprinklers and pumps for safety issues, and the library
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Political science sophomore Sharon Tshibangu, left, and bioengineering graduate student Ling Grong gather information on the first day of classes in the newly renovated fourth floor of the Central Library. The fourth and fifth floors also feature new furniture.
paid for the new furniture, technology and new spaces. The Central Library will continue renovations for several years, Saxon said. Biology junior Homero Llanas said the tables are better than the ones the Central Library had and the new environment is better. “The study area is more comfortable,” Llanas said. “I find more space to do research and study. Now, the library has more computers to access and no need to wait. I can finish my project faster and sooner.”
The Central Library also installed energy-saving lightbulbs to make it brighter and ecologically efficient. Biology genomics junior Laura Lavender studies on fifth floor. “I like the fifth floor of the library because it is a quiet place,” she said. “It was dark and hard to stay awake. Now, it is bright which keeps me awake.” A quiet zone sign will be painted on the fifth floor, Saxon said. Administrative manager Carleen Dolan oversaw the renovation. Dolan said the painters returned Mon-
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day, but she couldn’t give an exact date to when the fifth floor painting would be completed. ShamBhu Sharan news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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“I like free stuff, so the lines are worth it, especially for the food,” he said. Jousting on an inflatable mat was a favorite with some students. “I like beating freshmen faces in,” said engineering junior Devin Slick. Luckily for the freshmen, helmets were available. A picture booth brought many laughs, including from Student Congress President Kent Long. “This gives me a is an awesome event better chance to meet for “This freshmen who want to new people before I feel the community here,” he start my first year.” said. It took all summer for liliana Barrios EXCEL to organize the nursing freshman event, said Maggie Garza, EXCEL university events director. “It was a long time coming, but well worth it,” she said. EXCEL was also environmentally friendly by helping students recycle bottles and cans, and compost used plates. Cover band TOP’s members said they were excited about performing at the university. TOP specializes in putting their own feel to hits, using various instruments that the original artists didn’t use, according to the group’s Web site. “The campus is very diverse and we like that,” said lead singer Topasana Sansom. “And it’s a lot more exciting because it’s a younger crowd.”
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The MavsMeet AfterParty, held Friday at the Central Library mall, concluded with a fireworks show that could be seen from many points on campus including the Cooper Street central bridge.
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Speakers encourage students to fight for a degree Striving for excellence and getting involved are some of the messages delivered by convocation speakers. By ArionnE WElls The Shorthorn staff
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Art and art history professor Darryl Lauster gave the keynote address at the MavsMeet Convocation on Friday in Texas Hall. The assembly commemorated the beginning of the academic year and also included welcomes from the university President James Spaniolo and Provost Donald R. Bobbitt.
Good is not good enough and there are no limits at UTA, President James Spaniolo told new students at the 2009 MavsMeet New Student Convocation. The event commemorates the academic school year’s beginning and featured messages by Spaniolo, Provost Donald Bobbitt and keynote faculty speaker Darryl Lauster. It kicked off Maverick Stampede Welcome Week on Friday afternoon in Texas Hall. The assembly began with Spaniolo welcoming students with a message attributing academic success to hard work and persistence. “We offer you the opportunity for a first-rate education, but you have to supply the determination,” he said. “No matter what you are
studying or what you achieve, never settle for good enough when you are capable of achieving more.” After a performance by the Adonis Rose Quintet, Bobbitt encouraged students to strive for academic success. With a college degree, each freshman has the potential to make a difference in the world, he said. “Fight for it,” he said. “Make whatever sacrifices necessary to achieve the goal of earning your degree. You must do absolutely everything in your power to graduate and do all you can to help your classmates achieve too.” Lauster, art and art history assistant professor, used a quote by philosopher and author Arthur Danto to pose a question. “ ‘One cannot understand the history of the past any more than one can understand the future,’ ” Lauster said. “How will your history be written? ... The task of writing your own stories begins here. Go and seize the world, but prepare to do so as a Maverick.” History freshman Jacob Becker said Mavs-
Meet inspired him, but he came to the university intending to get involved. “A major reason I came to UTA was because of the student activities, like Student Governance,” he said. “It helps for a diverse education so you have something else, not just the classroom.” The convocation went well and emphasized student involvement on campus and academic success, said Frank Lamas, Student Affairs vice president. “It’s integral and connected with student life as it’s co-curricular with their studies,” Lamas said. “These students are more successful and graduate at higher rates.” Becker said the great minds in history, like Einstein and Aristotle, pursued knowledge and now its the incoming class’ turn. “Superimpose yourself into a time line and write your own history,” he said. ArionnE WElls news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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grant last year, but the National Science Foundation awarded it to the university on its second attempt. The grant will pay for the $600,000 sequencer. The instrument, however, will probably not be available this year. “We are hoping to actually receive the 454 within one year,” Jones said. The sequencer will allow researchers to date and find the roots of certain diseases after ordering the base pairs and locating a disease-causing gene. By discovering the location of disease-causing genes on bacteria, scientists may be able to create drugs that target those areas, Jones said. Rodrigues said that the 454 will be especially useful for his research on microbes inside the termite’s digestive system. “Using the 454 we may be able to find the genes coding for cellulose degradation
new niH cHief: Turn Science inTo beTTer care, faST WASHINGTON — An influential geneticist who wears his faith on his sleeve says that as the new director of the National Institutes of Health he won’t inject his religious convictions into medical research while pushing cutting-edge science into better bedside care. “The NIH director needs to focus on science,” Dr. Francis Collins told The Associated Press on Monday. “I have no religious agenda for the NIH.” In taking the reins of the NIH, Collins — best known for unraveling the human genetic code — said he wants a practical focus for the nation’s premier research agency, that new discoveries may even help save precious health care dollars. “We should be completely bold about pushing that agenda,” Collins said — not just for U.S. health, but for global health, too. “Here we are at a circumstance where I think our country is seeking maybe to redefine our image a bit in the world, from being the soldier to the world to being perhaps the doctor to the world. I’d like to see that happen,” he said, in his first interview before greeting employees of the $30 billion agency. The Bush administration drew criticism for allowing religious ideology to guide some decisionmaking, such as curbs on the NIH’s funding of research involving embryonic stem cells. Collins is well-known for finding common ground between belief in God and science, without letting his evangelical Christian beliefs influence his 15 years of research at the NIH. He led the Human Genome Project that, along with a competing private company, mapped the genetic code that he famously called “the book of human life.” Remarkably for Washington, Collins’ team was ahead of schedule and under budget. The folksy Collins, who explains the complexities of DNA in language the average person can understand, at the time called it “awe-inspiring
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 in termites,” he said. “Therefore we may be able to create new fuels that can create energy from plant matter.” According to Jones the sequencer will be the only one in North Texas. Other universities in the area, such as UT-Southwestern and UT-Dallas, will have to visit UTA to conduct their research. All UTA departments will have access to the equipment once trained. Certain undergraduate and graduate students will have access to the 454 as well, but only for research purposes. New and advanced equipment will help bring more national recognition to UTA, said biology department chair Jonathan Campbell. “The 454 is the type of equipment that modern biology needs and will help us move towards Tier 1 status,” Campbell said. Vinod SriniVaSan news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
to realize that we have caught the first glimpse of our own instruction book, previously known only to God.” He left NIH last year to, among other things, work with Barack Obama’s presidential campaign — and to help found the BioLogos Foundation, a Web site formed by scientists who said they want to bridge gaps between the two groups. Collins, 59, said he resigned from the Web site the day before assuming his new job, but was proud of its work. “I do think the current battle that’s going on in our culture between extreme voices is not a productive one,” he said. “The chance to play some kind of useful role in that conversation by pointing out the potential harmony was something that seemed to be making some inroads.” In a near-empty office Monday, nothing yet unpacked on his bare desk, an eager Collins outlined his goals for the NIH’s next few years. Look for an emphasis on the new field of personalized medicine, which promises to use someone’s genes to customize ways for them to stay healthy and fight disease, rather than today’s one-size-fits-all advice. It’s already starting. Thousands of breast cancer survivors undergo chemotherapy they don’t need in order to be sure the handful with particularly aggressive disease are treated. New genetic tests are cutting back on the unneeded chemo, and saving at least $100 million a year in health care costs, Collins said. Also look for an emphasis on stem cell research. Under President Barack Obama’s new policy on embryonic stem cells, which Collins helped develop, the agency now is deciding which of the 700 known embryonic stem cell batches, or “lines,” are eligible for taxpayerfunded research. But Collins also marvels at another option, giving ordinary skin cells the same regenerative properties of embryonic stem cells.
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Director chooses campus for new movie’s set (Left): Director and UTA alumnus Dan Millican watches recently shot scenes of Rising Stars with cast members Jessie Payo, Graham Patrick Martin and Leon Thomas III. The crew spent over two weeks filming on campus this month.
Scenes were shot in Arlington Hall, among other UTA locations. By Hillary Gonzales The Shorthorn staff
(Below): Director and UTA alumnus Dan Millican chose to film on campus because of his roots from previous directing at the university. The film follows the stories of talent competition finalists aspiring to make it big. Filming will continue through Aug. 30.
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Dan Millican Director Rising Stars — 2010 The Imposter — 2009 Inspector Mom, Mother Goose Murder — 2007 Striking Range — 2006 The Gunman — 2004 The Keyman — 2002
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Bulleted Bio Degree: Communications Hometown: Austin Web site: http://killinghimself.blogspot. com/ Birthdate: June 6, 1965 Millican started with commercials and music videos but broke into feature films with “The Keyman: Finding Redemption.” He graduated from UTA in 1989.
Rising Stars — 2010 The Imposter — 2009 Striking Range — 2006 The Gunman — 2004 The Keyman — 2002 The Shorthorn: Rasy Ran
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Alumnus, writer and director Dan Millican chose the university for a location in his new film Rising Stars , which follows the personal journeys of talent competition finalists. Millican, who graduated in 1989, said he was deeply interested in using the campus because it was where he received some of his early directing experience. He filmed in Arlington Hall, the Architecture Building’s third floor and Texas Hall last week. UTA plays the role of Jolett University of the Performing Arts in the film. “I am amazed at how the university has changed,” Millican said. “There is a lot of pride in the grounds, which makes it perfect for this movie. UTA has blown me away by how they’ve embraced us.” Inspector Mom , a Lifetime Movie Network original starring Danica McKellar from “The Wonder Years,” also used the campus for filming, but for only 10 scenes. This is the first film to use the campus for the entire movie, said Sue Stevens, senior media relations officer.
The crew used Texas Hall for one of the film’s pivotal scenes, a concert featuring the movie’s stars. Students were asked to act as extras for scenes like this one, and Arlington residents also participated. Millican said he fondly remembers his time as a UTA student. “Being back here is bizarre in a good way,” he said. “I constantly have flashbacks of memories that make me wish I was back.” Lead actor Kyle Riabko, who plays Chance in the new movie, said the campus is beautiful. “The campus is all encompassing,” Riabko said. “It’s like you can get from one world to the next in just a few short steps.” The film crew endured the Texas heat, which reached into the high 90s, but students and faculty were willing to help, producer Andrew VandenHouten said. Arlington Hall office assistant James Key worked during the filming. “Twice the film crew blew some fuses,” he said. “And we had to fix the electricity, but most times we helped by staying out of the way.”
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“Being back here is bizarre in a good way. I constantly have flashbacks of memories that make me wish I was back.” Dan Millican
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sports QUoteworthy “the way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don’t play together, the club won’t be worth a dime. ” Babe ruth, MlB hall of Famer
CalenDar Friday Volleyball vs. Oral Roberts Time: 5:05 p.m. Place: Illinois State Redbird Classic, Normal, Ill.
Saturday Volleyball at Illinois State Time: 12:05 p.m. Place: Illinois State Redbird Classic, Normal, Ill. Volleyball vs. Gardner-Webb Time: 5:05 p.m. Place: Illinois State Redbird Classic, Normal, Ill.
Sunday Men’s Golf Golfweek Conference Challenge Time: All day Place: Riverside, Iowa.
Monday Men’s Golf Golfweek Conference Challenge Time: All day Place: Riverside, Iowa.
Tuesday Men’s Golf Golfweek Conference Challenge Time: All day Place: Riverside, Iowa. Volleyball at Arkansas Time: 7 p.m. Place: Fayetteville, Ark.
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Junior outside hitter Bianca Sauls serves during the volleyball team’s annual Blue and White Scrimmage Sunday at Texas Hall. The Mavericks will kick off their season Friday against Oral Roberts at Redbird Arena in Illinois.
The volleyball team takes aim at a new season with an annual scrimmage. By Clint Utley The Shorthorn staff
the 2009-2010 volleyball team prepared for the season opener with the annual intra-squad scrimmage sunday at texas Hall. Many members of the team switched between sets and played for both the Blue and White sides in an attempt to find the right player combination before the first match. the team played four sets on the day, with the White squad winning all sets. Head coach Diane seymour was pleased with her team’s showing sunday and said it gave her a chance to evaluate the team in a game setting. the day’s highlight was junior outside hitter Bianca sauls’ play, who missed the majority of the 2008 season due to an injury to her upper quad-hip flexor. sauls’ quadriceps muscle partially tore away from the femur in a match against texas Christian last season. “I was very pleased with how offensive we looked, especially Bianca,” seymour said. “she looked like she hasn’t skipped a beat.” sauls ended the scrimmage with a team-high 20 kills and recorded a .421 hitting percentage. Although sauls said she isn’t fully healthy, her presence will help the team that went 3-15 without her last season. “the end of last season, I don’t think I was that ready to play, really, but I wanted to help my team win,” sauls said. “My hip gave me prob-
lems a little bit during the spring, but it’s getting a lot better.” sauls’ recovery progressed well during the preseason. “It only hurt three times during two-a-days,” sauls said. “Eighty-five percent of the time my hip is fine. It’s not bothering me at all.” six returning sophomores, who received playing time a year ago, look to build on their experience to improve the team’s record. “I don’t foresee any reason why we won’t be in the conference tournament as maybe a four seed,” seymour said. “I think we are going to be a team that is going to get better throughout the season. Watch out for us come conference tournament time.” seymour expects more players, aside from sauls, to contribute to the team. Versatile freshman middle blocker Charae Grosser stood out as well. “It looks like she is going to be able to step in as a freshman and play in multiple positions, which could be helpful for us,” seymour said. redshirt sophomore middle blocker Christy Driscoll, redshirt junior setter raegan Daniel and sophomore libero Alicia shaffer are expected to step up as leaders. “I’d like to see Alicia as well,” seymour said. “the libero position is an important position that’s on the court quite a bit and involved in a lot of the action.” the team will travel to Normal, Ill., to participate in the Illinois state redbird Classic on Friday. Clint Utley sports-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
Freshman John McPhail, left, shoots over teammate Anthony Pone during the Movin’ Mavs’ Blue and White Scrimmage on Saturday at Texas Hall. The Blue team, which was made up of mostly first-year players, came back with a 15point recovery at the end of the game to win 48-45.
The Movin’ Mavs made the traditional scrimmage exciting one with a comeback. By travis Detherage The Shorthorn staff
the 2009-2010 Movin’ Mavs played their annual Back to school, Blue and White scrimmage saturday at texas Hall. the Blue team came out on top 48-45 after a six minute, 15-point comeback in the second half. the Blue team, which mostly consisted of first-year players, took the lead when senior captain James patin drew a foul and made a free throw to put the team up by one with 2:53 left in the game. “What we decided to do was we started pressing, and with that press lineup you tend to get excited and you just have to make sure you’re calm and collected,” patin said about the comeback. “And we were telling our players even though we’re getting these points, we’re getting excited, we’re doing good — we need to make sure we stay calm and collected and stay focused and keep talking.” Both teams played aggressive defense in the first half until the White team broke away and led 28-17 at halftime. Freshman forward Jorge sanchez, who had 18 points — 14 scored in the second half — helped boost the Blue team’s comeback by scoring four consecutive points to put his team within two with 6:15 left. Freshmen guard John Mcphail and Aaron patterson also com-
bined for 16 points. Head coach Doug Garner was anxious to see the freshmen play in a game-like atmosphere. “It gave our freshmen the opportunity to play in front of a crowd,” Garner said. “they never played with cheerleaders and it gave them the opportunity to get the texas Hall jitters out, so when we play here in November it’d be like we already played there.” the White team was led by senior forward Anthony pone. the philadelphia native had 17 points to lead the team in scoring. Junior guard Kasey stelter pitched in 12 points for the White team. patin, who posted nine points in the game, attributed the comeback to communication. “the communication on the floor went well; everybody by talking was able to get out their picks and steals and basically just do what we did,” patin said. “It was insane, we just caught them off guard, they weren’t expecting it.” patterson tied it at 41 with 3:36 left in the game. then, with 1:30 remaining, sanchez made a 2-point shot that put the Blue team ahead by three. With eight returning players and seven new players, Garner talked about his excitement for the team’s depth. “I feel good about the potential I saw out there,” Garner said. “We have a lot of different lineup possibilities.” travis Detherage sports-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu