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SEC groundbreaking to be in March Crews will simultaneously construct the center and the mixed-use building. BY SHARAYAH SHERROD The Shorthorn staff
Groundbreaking for the $78 million special events center has been set for March 5, according to the City of Arlington’s “10 City Issues to Watch in 2010” Web page. Hunt Construction Group is the company providing construction management services for the building of the 218,000 square foot facility. Mark LaVoy, Hunt Construction Group executive vice president, confirmed the groundbreaking date. University spokeswoman Kristin Sullivan would not confirm the
March 5 date, but said the university is looking forward to the groundbreaking event in early March. It is still uncetain whether a company has been awarded a bid to actually conduct the construction of the two facilities. “We will have personnel on-site at the campus coordinating all the subcontractor trades and all those daily activities that take place,” LaVoy said. Sullivan said the university has been working with Hunt and could possibly work with them in the next contractual phase, as well, but said things can change. The special events center, approved by UT System Board of Regents a year ago, will seat 6,500 people for athletic competitions,
commencements and other community events. As a complement, a mixed-use facility completes the plans for the construction that will occupy the space just east of Arlington Hall. The mixed-use facility, which the city of Arlington voted to help fund last week, will include a parking garage, a residence hall, and retail space on the ground level. Crews will simultaneously construct both the special events center and the mixed-use building, Sullivan said, but the March groundbreaking ceremony will center on the firstapproved part of the project. “The event will be focused on the event center,” she said. “Both of SEC continues on page 3
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Final renderings of the recently approved special events center. The $78 million, 218,000 square foot facility, which will house the volleyball and men’s and women’s basketball teams, will seat 6,500 and serve as a recruitment draw for the teams that play there.
ARCHITECTURE
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UTA program ranked 15th in nation Landscape Architecture’s accolade could help the school’s prestige, dean says. BY SHAMBHU SHARAN The Shorthorn staff
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MBA graduate Adam Boykin focuses before returning the ball Tuesday at the UTA Tennis Center. Boykin has been playing tennis for five years and says he plays everyday to stay in shape.
Design Intelligence ranked the landscape architecture program among the nation’s top 20 in its 2010 publication, America’s Best Architecture & Design Schools. The university tied with Cal Poly Pomona, University of California-Berkeley and Illinois for 15th place in the listing. Donald Gatzke, School of Architecture dean, said the school is now one of the most reputable schools in the nation. He said the landscape, interior design and architecture programs keep getting mentioned positively, and it’s good for the department. He said the ranking is based on the reputation of architects from the LANDSCAPE continues on page 6
ARLINGTON
Individuals sought in connection with attempted robbery
Arlington police ready for All-Star Game traffic
A student reported to UTA Police that two individuals in a four-door sedan attempted to rob her Monday night, but fled after she ran for help. The student was approached at 8:57 p.m. from behind as she walked to her car in Lot 49, Student Parking located across Cooper St. from Faculty Parking Centennial Court apartments, Housing when a male passenger leaned out the window and told her Recreational sports to drop her purse, UTA Police Buildings said. The man was reportedly Buildings wearing a motorcycle helmet and carrying what appeared to be a stun gun, said Rick Gomez, UTA Police assistant chief. This is the first reported incident on campus in which a would-be robber is in a vehicle wearing a helmet, Gomez said. The case is still under investigation. Police ask anyone who knows anything about the incident to contact the UTA Police. When a student is threatened and a weapon is not involved, the best thing to do is create distance from the assailant, Gomez said. “Run in the opposite direc-
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tion of the vehicle,” he said. “If they have a weapon it is best to comply with their demands up to a point ... We encourage everyone to be aware of their surroundings.” A police bulletin was released Tuesday afternoon and sent to students through the MavMail system.
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The Arlington Police Department will partner with the Dallas Police Department to prepare and ensure security for the large gathering of fans for the NBA All-Star Game. The NBA All-Star game will come to Arlington for the first time next week and the APD will look to tighten its first-response strategy. “We can’t say too much about training,” said APD spokeswoman Tiara Ellis-Richard. “We’re trying to keep a tight lid on what we’re doing because you would be surprised at what people will try with a hint of information.” The NBA All-Star Weekend is an annual event featuring fanvoted NBA players. Events include a slam dunk contest, three-
WHEN NBA All-Star Game Weekend Feb. 12-14 The NBA All-Star Game 7 p.m. Feb. 14 Cowboys Stadium
point shootout and a celebrity all-star game. Because the All-Star Weekend will have events in both Arlington and Dallas, the APD will work with the DPD to help coordinate traffic and maintain a high level of first-response between both cities. The events will be in Dallas Feb. 12-13 and in Arlington on Feb. 14. With the three-day event attracting a lot of attention, the city has a pre- and post-game plan to make sure traffic flows efficiently. Arlington’s traffic engineers POLICE continues on page 6
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TODAY 70% chance of showers • High 47°F • Low 44°F Census Date: All Day. For information, contact the Registrar’s Office. National Panhellenic Council Strut Off: All Day. Greek Life Recruitment: All Day. For information, contact Robert-Thomas Jones or Julie Murphy at 817-272-9234 or greeklife@uta.edu Nuclear Engineering at UT Arlington: 7 a.m.8 a.m. 601 Nedderman Hall. Members, students, free for first-time guests; $5 for others. For information, contact Roger Tuttle at 817-272-3682 or tuttle@ uta.edu Robert Grame and Robert Hower: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. The Gallery at UTA. For information, contact Patricia Healy at 817-2725658 or phealy@uta.edu Career Month Kick-Off: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. University Center Palo Duro Lounge. Free. For information, contact the Career Services Office at 817-272-2932 or careers@uta.edu $2 Movie- Howl’s Moving Castle: 5:30 p.m. $2. Planetarium. For information, contact 817272-1183 or planetarium@ uta.edu Rethinking Assessment at Small Colleges: Noon-1 p.m. Free. 211 Preston Hall. For information, contact Jacqueline Stodnick at 817-272-1329 or stodnick@uta.edu Axel Paredes Lecture: 5:00 p.m. Free. 204 Architecture Building. For information, contact Robert Rummel-Hudson at 817272-2314 or rhudson@uta.edu
Violent Universe: 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. $5 for adults, $4 for children. Planetarium. For information, contact the Planetarium at 817-272-1183 or planetarium@uta.edu Men’s Basketball vs. Texas A&M University Corpus Christi. 7:00 p.m. Free. Texas Hall. Multicultural Greek Council Meet-and-Greet: 7 p.m.-9 p.m. University Center Rio Grande. For information, contact Robert-Thomas Jones or Julie Murphy or 817-272-59234 or greeklife@uta.edu Bassoon Week- Student Recital: 7:30 p.m. Free. Irons Recital Hall. For information, contact Music Department at 817-2723471 or music@uta.edu
PERSONAVACATION by Thea Blesener
The Shorthorn: Jacob Adkisson
A Bowling Benefit Event was held Tuesday night at Alley Cats for the family of Officer Craig Story who died in the line of duty.
Family night had a new meaning Tuesday at Alley Cats with friends and colleagues bowling in support of Officer Craig Story’s family. Story, a seven-year veteran of the Arlington Police Department, died in the line of duty Jan. 13 in a motorcycle crash. Alley Cats hosted a bowling benefit event for Story’s family in which 100 percent of the benefits went to the family. “Alley Cats has to get involved some way, shape or form and quick,” general manager Jay Trieteley said. Story would provide security for the bowling center during his off time from the police department, he said. Alley Cats has a big involvement and connection with the community, and as such wanted to get involved and help the family, Trieteley said. Many staff members volunteered to work Tuesday and invited family members to come out and spend family time and to help Story’s family directly. Cherise, Jaren and Jacob Isbell decided to take some family time and come out and be a part of the benefit. Many other officers and their families attended for a night of family time, but also to support the Story family. According to Trieteley, the crowd was much larger than the normal family nights.
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Officer Ray Morales and wife Michelle watch as Kyla, 3, plays Speed Demon at Alley Cats in Arlington as part of the Bowling Benefit Event for the family of Officer Craig Story. Morales provided security Tuesday night along with spending time with friends and family at the event.
UT SYSTEM
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Spaniolo to introduce proposed gift at Board of Regents meeting
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.
The UT System Board of Regents will meet Thursday and Friday in Dallas to discuss agenda items. The meeting, which is open to the public except during executive session, will be held at the UT-Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas in the T. Boone Pickens Biomedical Building, located at 6001 Forest Park Road. UTA President James Spaniolo and Randa Safady, UT System vice chancellor for external relations, will present an item to the board in executive session regarding a
“proposed negotiated gift with a potential naming feature,” according to the agenda. UT System spokesman Matt Flores said because the item is part of executive session and no supporting materials were given, there is no other information as to what the gift or naming feature might be. The meeting will begin Thursday at 10 a.m. The board will go into executive session at approximately 11:30 a.m. but will make any discussed actions in open session. Open session will reconvene at 1 p.m. and the meeting should
end at about 5 p.m. Friday, the board will convene in open session at 10:30 a.m. after committee meetings held in the morning end. Open session is set to adjourn at approximately noon. An agenda for the meetings is available online at www.utsystem.edu. Click on “Board of Regents,” then “Meetings,” then “February 4-5, 2010.” Then click “The Complete Agenda Book” to view the 322 page document. — Sharayah Sherrod
LIBERAL ARTS
Mass media communication career conference to be held Saturday
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vice president, said aside from providing information, the conference is also a networking opportunity. She said top professionals will be in attendance to speak about what jobs are currently available and are likely to be in the future, and how to prepare for a career in these fields. Topics include the skills needed for these careers, the experience expected of applicants, and how to approach possible employers. The conference will be held in the Fine Arts Building Central Section at 700 Greek Row. Interested students can follow the yellow and black SPJ signs to find the room. Attendance is free, but space
There will be a free conference on careers in mass media communications Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is being sponsored by the Society of Professional Journalists Fort Worth Professional Chapter, The Shorthorn, the UT Arlington Society of Professional Journalists Student Chapter and the Communication Department. The conference is open to students as well as young professionals seeking careers in convergence and social media, newspapers, magazines and book publishing, photography, strategic communications, advertising and public relations. Kim Jones, SPJ Fort Worth Professional Chapter programs
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MONDAY Suspicious Person Officers were dispatched at 7:01 a.m. for a report by a student of a suspicious person at Lipscomb Resident Parking Lot on 807 Pecan St. The subject was located and issued a student disciplinary referral. The case was cleared. Theft Officers investigated at 10:05 a.m. the report of a bicycle theft that occurred outside of Davis Hall on 701 Nedderman Drive. The case is active. Demented Person Officers were dispatched at 7:48 p.m. to investigate a report of a student possibly having psychological problems at Centennial Court apartments on 815 Bering Drive. The student stated he wanted to end his life. He was committed for observation at John Peter Smith Hospital. The case was cleared. Disturbance A student reported a loud noise disturbance at 8:29 p.m. at Creek Bend apartments on 1008 Oak St. Officers met and identified the occupants and issued them warnings to keep the noise level down. The case was cleared. Minor Accident An officer responded at 9:03 p.m. to a minor accident at Lot 27 on 801 Davis Drive. A student struck a handicap sign in the parking lot. There were no injuries. The case was cleared. Robbery Officers were dispatched at 9:07 p.m. to investigate an attempted robbery at Lot 49 on 1101 Cooper St. The female student advised that the suspects were driving a dark-colored sedan. The case is active.
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Volunteers needed for Mission Arlington Students can help UTA Volunteers this Saturday by participating in Mission Arlington Volunteer Day. What the volunteers will do depends on what the agency needs to get done that day, said Rachel Carter, UTA Volunteers health and homelessness committee director. In the past, volunteers have organized clothing and stuffed envelopes containing information about the mission. Mission Arlington is a group with ministries that focus on health care, spiritual health and crisis intervention. Workers at the mission provide
services during holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, but they work all year as well. “Fortunately all they need are volunteers,” Carter said. “They already get a lot of donations.” Students wanting to participate must pre-register at least 48 hours in advance. They can do so by signing up in the Student Activities office located in the lower level of the University Center. The event will be from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Johnathan Silver
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President Jerry Lewis said in a press release just before the UT System Board of Regents approved the final events center design in 2009. “It means access to diverse cultural, athletic, and intellectual opportunities. It means working together to make our town a better place to call home.” The special events center and the mixed-use building will sit between south Pecan Street, south Center Street, UTA Boulevard, and West Third street -- an area that is currently student parking.
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in the neWS Broadcast senior Lauren Ramos prepares to interview students for UTA News, a weekly newscast produced by students majoring in broadcasting, Tuesday afternoon on the Central Library Mall. Ramos’ focus was on sports and more specifically she was sampling student plans for and knowledge of the upcoming Superbowl.
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cut it cleanly. It may get nominated or not, but you don’t want to go back and say that sounded bad.” Rose regularly plays the song “Beat,” from the record, with the Fort Worth Jazz Orchestra. The song originally started as a dedication to the island of Cuba, written by Mayfield. Rose said that the song celebrates Cuban heritage and the “beats” that they include in their music. Rose recently finished a record with the Fort Worth Jazz Orchestra which he plans to submit to the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences in hopes for a Grammy nomination next year. His next project will be a small ensemble, similar to the style of jazz artist Herbie Hancock’s last record, Rose said.
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Adonis Rose, jazz artist-in-res- drums and jazz history classes. “It’s a good feeling to do someidence, is a member of a band that won a Grammy Sunday night at the thing good and have people recogannual award show for Best Large nize it,” he said. “Especially coming from the city of New Orleans.” Ensemble Jazz Album. Rose is in his eighth year as a The band, New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, won the award for their member of the NOJO. The band’s album was released on album, Book One. The June 9, 2009 and NOJO album featured Rose as a recorded the album last the sole percussionist in February within a week. all of the arrangements. The band regularly tours Bandleader Irvin Mayfield Student Parking nationally throughout the accepted the award on beyear. He tours at least five half of the 16 member enFaculty Parking months out of the year, semble. while teaching classes at Rose started the Fort Housing Jazz Orchestra in the university. Worth He said he felt confi2005, shortly after moving Adonis Rose, artistsports dent about the album and toRecreational Texas from Louisiana. in-residence its recording. In 2007, he received a proBuildings “Everybody can hear fessorship at UTA. Rose your mistakes when you do a reworks exclusively with the top jazz Buildings students from UTA, and teaches cording,” Rose said. “You’ve got to
these things are scheduled to come on line in 2012.” The special events center and the mixed-use facility both feed into an initiative to create College Town, UTA. The outreach initiative, according to the university Web site, exists to help revitalize downtown Arlington, which UTA stands in the heart of. “Living in a college town means having a world class university as a neighbor,” Communications Vice
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Student Congress presents students, faculty and alumni with the chance to make an impact on the way the university is operated. SC allows anyone to present a resolution to be sponsored before the general body to be sponsored by a senator. It is first introduced to the assembly, and then sent to committee for research. If it makes it through committee, it is brought back before the assembly for a vote. SC does a great service for the community, but it can sometimes be needlessly time-consuming. Student Congress Resolution 10-03 was introduced last week. It asks that leftover printing money become available for other on-campus purchases, such as food or other supplies. There is only one problem. According to the OIT Computing Facilities Web site, the “money” on the card is actually credits with no monetary value; therefore it cannot roll over. The thought behind this resolution is great and shows an earnest desire to make things better for students, but five minutes of fact-checking on the university Web site could have prevented more work in committee. Fact-checking would not take away from the concern of the community member who authored the resolution. The writer had a question, which still could have been answered. Bills are not presented to the U.S. congress without being researched and meticulously written. The same should be true for SC. It represents the people of the university by taking a stand on what matters to the people. Adding unnecessary research to the committee only serves to detract that mandate. There are instances where simple research will not suffice. Student Congress Resolution 09-15, “Mavs Go Green and Use Web 2.0,” was introduced in the fall. After research, the committee amended the resolution. The amount of research necessary could not have been done before introducing the resolution based on the number of factors that needed to be considered. SC needs to find a balance in sponsoring resolutions to avoid wasting time needed for the important work they do. SC offers the university community a soapbox to voice its concerns. Checking available information in a penned resolution before sponsoring it could result in more work being dedicated to the bigger issues the SC constituents care about.
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would like to respond to the column written by Nelson Onyango on Jan. 20 that indicated that UT Arlington students do not have spirit and pride, the university does not focus on student needs, the institution is not student oriented and students wear other university apparel. Possibly my definition of spirit and pride differs from his or others, but I see our university much differently and student-centered. There are hundreds of examples that illustrate UT Arlington spirit and pride and how student needs are met every day by dedicated faculty, staff and administrators. I believe this institution is indeed student oriented and committed to developing and helping them reach their goals. I hope, in time, all of our students will demonstrate Maverick pride. I am proud when I see our students: • volunteering in our community during the Big Event and raising funds every time there is a national disaster, etc. • serving in leadership roles on university committees such as the Tuition Review Committee • getting the help they need through the various services offered on campus such as the Office for Students with Disabilities, SOAR Learning Services, Student Legal Services office, Counseling Services, Career Services Office and others • voting to increase services that improve the student experience such as passing a referendum to renovate and
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Mark Bauer E-MAIL editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
FRANK LAMAS Frank Lamas is the Student Affairs vice president and guest columnist for The Shorthorn. Join the discussion by commenting at theshorthorn.com. expand the Maverick Activities Center and build a special events center • registering more than 4,500 voters so that students have a voice in local and national elections • cheering from the sidelines for our student athletes • participate in record numbers at our traditional events such as Bed Races and Oozeball tournament that raise money for student scholarships • having a great time at sold out concerts with Ludacris, Rihanna and Maroon 5 • celebrating various cultures through events like the Hispanic Heritage Month, Black History Month and Women’s History Month • participate in intramural sports and sport clubs • involved in approximately 300 clubs and organizations offered on campus with 10,000 members or participating
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in the leadership retreats • mentor their fellow peers and help them transition to college life • come out by the thousands for Activities Day each year • living on campus, UT Arlington boasts the highest percentage of students living on campus than any other school in the UT System All of these demonstrate the enormous amount of spirit and pride on our campus and the student-centered attitude. I agree with Onyango that showing school pride and spirit could improve, but let’s focus on all the positive things our campus offers our community. It is impossible to participate and attend all the programs and events available at UT Arlington because there are just not enough hours in a day, a week or academic year. If you have not found your fit at UTA, then I encourage you to seek out some of the programs and services mentioned, or others not on the list because it is all here and waiting for you. It is up to you to “brand” your experience at UT Arlington so take the first step and become a Maverick! For more information on university events, programs and services read The Shorthorn, visit the university event calendar at www.uta.edu or Student Affairs calendar at www.uta.edu/studentaffairs. P.S. If you don’t have your own UT Arlington t-shirt, e-mail me at studentaffairs@uta.edu and I will get you one while supplies last.
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SC tackles printing credit issue Research from the SC student affairs committee is due Feb. 12, and it will be discussed Feb. 16. By Johnathan Silver The Shorthorn senior staff
After some students asked, “Can I Get My Money Back?” a Student Congress committee responded, “maybe.” The resolution of the same name calls for the $100 printing allowance credited to students’ Mav Express cards to be redeemable at other locations on campus. Such places include the UC food court and the Maverick Market. During the SC student affairs committee meeting Tuesday night, a senator was assigned to research the resolution. Research includes calling the appropriate professional staff associated with the resolution. The senator’s findings are due Friday, Feb. 12. Jennifer Fox, student affairs committee chairwoman, said she couldn’t tell this early in the process whether the resolution would make it out of committee. The resolution can be passed, killed or amended before reaching a general body for the vote. According to the Office of Information Technology Web site, the allowance doesn’t have monetary value, but is only a credit that’s nonrefundable and is replenished back to $100 at the beginning of a new academic year. Papers printed in black and white are 10 cents each. Color papers have costs that vary by location. “It’s not real money,” Fox said. “We don’t know how they’re going to take this resolution, but it’s going to be interesting.” Education senator Valorie Andrews, who sponsored the resolution, said she didn’t know the details of how officials delegated the print money, before lending support. “Anytime we have a problem or don’t have the answer to something,
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school and the school’s administration. “It is the first time that any of our programs have been ranked in top 20 nationally,” he said. “Being top 20 will certainly benefit students who would use the rankings as a guide to which school they want to apply to. It will help us attract a very high quality of faculty who would like to be associated with highly recognized programs.” Petrine Abrahams, landscape architecture graduate student,said she has been in the program for the last five years. “I am delighted to know that I am in one of the top 20 schools in the country,” Abrahams said. “I have been impressed with the level of education provided by the school. In spite of the fact that the department is relatively small, the dedication of the professors toward the students has been remarkable.” Architecture assistant professor Taner Ozdil said he feels landscape is making good progress. “It will give better opportunities to recruit good students as well as scholars from other recognized universities,” he said.
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Groundhog predicts more winter weeks PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. — The groundhog has spoken. And it’s bad news. Punxsutawney Phil has emerged to see his shadow before chilly revelers in Pennsylvania, meaning winter will last another six weeks. German tradition holds that if a hibernating animal sees its shadow on Feb. 2 — the Christian holiday of Candlemas — winter will last another six weeks. If no shadow is seen, legend says spring will come early. The Inner Circle of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club annually announces Phil’s forecast at dawn on Gobbler’s Knob, about 65 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. Phil’s announcement came before hundreds of onlookers who huddled as temperatures hovered
How do you feel about having six more weeks of winter?
Art history graduate Christa Tune, now working on her teaching certificate, waits at a printer Tuesday on the first floor of the Central Library. As part of their tuition, students are given $100 credit for printing at select locations on campus.
the credit is reset to $100, then the money is lost. Maceyra said he would like the credit to be used for other charges students incur. “It would be cool if I got a $50 ticket, and I had $50 left on the card,” he said. “They would just cancel each other out.” The resolution will be discussed again at the next committee meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 16. Johnathan Silver news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
awardS School of Architecture accomplishments 2010 The Landscape Architecture program is ranked 15th in the nation 2008 America’s Best Architecture & Design Schools, Design Intelligence Second best graduate architecture program in the South 2006 Fifth overall in region Tied for first in “Most Innovative Architecture Programs” category Source: Robert Rummel-Hudson, School of Architecture communica-
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Landscape architecture graduate student Jeff McDowell draws plans for a community park in the Architecture Building Tuesday evening. The landscape architecture program is currently ranked 15th in the nation.
Pat Taylor, landscape architecture director, said the ranking means a lot to the university community. “National ranking is important to move the university to Tier One status,” he said. “It increases our appeal to new applicants.”
“It’s hard to get up at 6:30 in the morning with the cold weather, but it’s better than hot Texas summers.”
tueSday’S meetinG What happened – Student Congress introduced a resolution calling for the $100 printing allowance to be redeemable for other purposes What’s happening now – The resolution is being researched What’s next – Findings will be reported to the committee on Feb. 16
It tells students and faculty that they are doing good things. “People are looking at our work, and they prize it.” ShamBhu Sharan news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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we write a resolution,” she said. “And if we get a ‘no,’ students will know why.” Andrews said she hopes that the resolution makes it to a vote and is passed by the congress’ general body. Even if there is a rule stating that the credit is not redeemable, students should have access to the unused credit, she said. “Hopefully with the resolution, we might get that changed,” she said. Kinesiology junior Richard Maceyra, who co-authored the resolution, said he didn’t know that students’ cards held the $100 printing allowance when he transferred to UTA last fall. He said in his time on campus he noticed that many people don’t use all the print credit and should be allowed to spend it elsewhere. “I’m not going to print a thousand sheets of paper,” he said. “Last semester I used about $25.” He said if he has $75 leftover and
in the teens. The Groundhog Club says since 1887, Phil has predicted more winter weather by seeing his shadow nearly 100 times, but there are no records for nine years. Punxsutawney Phil might be an expert at shadow spotting, but texting? Not so much. About two hours after the famous groundhog “saw” his shadow and predicted six more weeks of winter, the rodent’s inaugural stab at text-messaging appeared. Phil also sent a Twitter update at about that time. Officials with the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club didn’t immediately return calls about Phil’s texting skills.
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“My electric bill is a lot more expensive when it’s this cold. It doubled in November and December so I try to stay wrapped up to save money.”
“You never know what the weather is going to be like. It’s harder to drive when it’s cold and icy because people in Texas aren’t used to it. I try to be careful and drive slower.” Hunter Poole, architecture junior
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