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since 1919 Spotlight, a day-in-the-life series, documents unique personalities and hobbies throughout the spring semester.

Facilities

Added parking helps to ease concerns

Ride ‘em Cowgirl

New lots will maximize efficiency during special events center and parking garage construction. By John harden The Shorthorn senior staff

The Shorthorn: Rasy Ran

Haley Thorne, criminal justice and psychology junior, cuts around the second barrel Sunday during the PacWest Draw at the Diamond W Arena Complex in Alvarado. Simple play dates and rides turned into competitive barrelracing when Thorne was 12, with rodeo wins from around the country. Thorne and her esteemed American Paint Horse, Jessie, won close to $200,000 during their 6-year career together.

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he duo kick dirt around each barrel, taking every opportunity to shave time off the total and complete the cloverleaf pattern on the arena floor. They finish in 21.254 seconds, but didn’t take home the prize. For criminal justice and psychology junior Haley Thorne and Jessie, her prized American Paint Horse, the experience only adds to Thorne’s 11year barrelracing career rather than dampening it. “You can’t win them all,” added Thorne, walking back to her trailer after spending five hours at Sunday’s Diamond W Arena Complex PacWest Run in Alvarado.

When the Grand Prairie native isn’t cleaning the hooves off her 20-plus horses or competing nationally throughout the southwestern region, she sandwiches the time with her only online course at the university. “I don’t think I’m going to ever graduate at this rate,” laughs Thorne. “I’m on the 12year graduation plan.” Thorne grew up with parents who always had horses, but was the only child out of four who made it a career with them. Thorne said she plans to race until her body gives out. “It’s never the same, everyday is different,” Thorne said.

— Rasy Ran

The Shorthorn: Rasy Ran

Thorne slips her feet through her custom stirrups as she rides her quarterhorse, Appletini, during training at her ranch in Midlothian. The horse is four years old, which is considered young, and is still adjusting to the arena lifestyle.

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It normally takes Robert Rodriguez 30 minutes to find a parking spot that he considers decent. But on Monday, to his surprise, it took the undeclared sophomore only five minutes. “Sometimes you get lucky, but there were a lot of spaces left when I got to school,” he said. “I normally avoid [Lot 49] and park in the lot across Doug Russell.” During spring break, Facilities For a map Management redesigned Lot 49, at of the lots South Cooper Street and West Mitchell see page 8 Street, and added 235 spaces. “The new lot layout surprised me, but I like it if it means better parking,” he said. The redesigning included restriping the lot and removing the diagonal parking and replacing it with more horizontal and vertical striping. The parking lot upgrades are designed to alleviate any issues that may occur when construction begins on the special events center this summer and the planned parking garage and residence hall later this year. The university will construct the garage and residence hall in Lot 40, located near Arlington Hall, which will remove more than 600 spaces, including Arlington Hall resident’s parking. Students, faculty and staff will have sufficient parking before construction begins, said university spokeswoman Kristin Sullivan. “Our Facilities Management team has done a review of all availparking continues on page 8

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Upgraded printers delay students Systems will be reconfigured to alleviate problems and manage printing payment. By rachel snyder The Shorthorn staff

Students trying to print in the Central Library experienced problems after the Office of Information Technology upgraded the system over spring break. Library Systems coordinator Bob Samson said outages of the library’s Pharos Uniprint print management system were reported early Monday and were resolved around noon after rebooting the system. Samson said the printing system now works, but runs much slower than normal. “We’re still tweaking the gateway back to the Mav Express

your view Were you affected by printing problems Monday? Share your story by commenting on this one at theshorthorn.com.

system,” he said. James Stewart, OIT client services director, said the upgrade has two major benefits: allowing the operating system Windows 7 to run well and to stabilize laptop printing. The lag in print time resulted in a line of about five students per print station to print on the Central Library’s second floor. Philosophy junior Corey Harris said he was going to be ten minutes late to his Latin class prinTing continues on page 5

CNN analyst to speak to sold-out crowd Jeffrey Toobin will speak as part of the Maverick Speakers Series about the U.S. Supreme Court. By Joan KhalaF The Shorthorn senior staff

The man that analyzed some of America’s latest controversies — including the O.J. Simpson trial and former President Bill Clinton’s sex scandal — Jeffrey Toobin, will speak about his latest venture, the inner workings of the U.S. Supreme Court, at the university Wednesday. His faculty roundtable at 3 p.m. in 100 Nedderman Hall, speech at 8 p.m. and book signing at 9 p.m. in the Lone Star Auditorium are part of the Maverick Speakers Series and ACES, or Annual Celebration of Excellence by Students. ACES is a day-long presentation of students’ research work in the form of posters or oral presentations. Toobin is currently the senior legal analyst for CNN and has been a staff writer at The New Yorker magazine

since 1993, according to his Web site. He has published several bestselling books, including Too Close to Call: The 36-Day Battle to Decide the 2000 Election and A Vast Conspiracy: The Real Story of the Sex Scandal that Nearly Brought Down a President. Tickets sold out for the speech on March 11. Toobin is the last speaker of the series for this semester. Toobin said he will speak about how similar the U.S. Supreme Court is to U.S. Congress and the White House in terms of political motivation. “It’s not a beacon away form politics,” Toobin told The Shorthorn. “It’s another form of expressing political belief.” The university aims for speakers in the series that will promote community-wide dialogue, said university spokeswoman Kristin Sullivan. “We aim for high-profile lecturers that are leading thinkers of our time to talk about current issues,” she said. The speech was moved to Lone

when and where Jeffrey Toobin, CNN analyst and Maverick Speaker Series lecturer

When: 8 p.m. Where: Lone Star Auditorium

Star Auditorium because of scheduling conflicts with Texas Hall. Toobin, a New York resident, said he always looks forward to coming to Texas every opportunity he gets. “[Texas] has the same sense of self-importance as New York does,” Toobin said. “I like places that think they’re the center of the universe.” Joan KhalaF news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu

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Calendar submissions must be made by 4 p.m. two days prior to run date. To enter your event, call 817-272-3661 or log on to www.theshorthorn.com/calendar

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.

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Attend a Free Graduate Forum: All Day. free. various Locations. for information, contact the office of Graduate Studies at 817-2725286 or gradservices@uta.edu

Disturbance At 3:39 a.m. a loud noise disturbance was reported at the Garden Club apartments on 312 UTA Blvd. A student reported that someone was creating a disturbance, possibly a party. They were told to keep the noise level down. The case was cleared.

Art Exhibition in The Gallery at UTA: “Michael noland/fred Stonehouse”: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. free. The Gallery at UTA. for information, contact Patricia Healy at 817-272-5658 or phealy@uta.edu

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Nanoscale Self-Assembly and Its Applications in Sensing: 11 a.m. free. 601 nedderman Hall. for information, contact Samir iqbal at 817272-0228 or smiqbal@uta.edu

Theft officers investigated a bicycle theft report at 9:18 a.m. at the 7-eleven store on 600 Center St. A nonstudent was questioned regarding this incident. The case is active.

Fresh Start from Tobacco “Understanding Addiction”: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. University Center Pecos Room. for information, contact nekima Booker at 817-272-2716 or nekimab@uta.edu

THURSDAy

Academic Integrity Series: noon. free. for information, contact Andrea Barefield at 817272-2354 or barefield@uta.edu The Three Gorges Power Station and Its Stability Enhancement: 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. free. 100 nedderman Hall. for information, contact Wei Jen Lee at 817-272-3472 wlee@ uta.edu Fresh Start from Tobacco “Steps to Quitting”: 3 p.m.-4 p.m. University Center Pecos Room. for information, contact nekima Booker at 817-272-2716 or nekimab@uta.edu Women of Excellence Fashion Show: 6:30 p.m. University Center Rio Grande Room. for information, contact Multicultural Affairs at 817272-2099 or multicultural_affairs@uta.edu Music Honors Recital: 7:30 p.m. free. irons Recital Hall. for information, contact the Music Department at 817-272-3471 or music@uta.edu

PersonavaCation by Thea Blesener

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The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley

PiCtUre PerFeCt MBA students Thao Pham, left, and Ngan Nguyen look at pictures between shots during a photo shoot Monday in the Architecture courtyard. Photography is a hobby of nguyen’s and she frequently takes pictures of her friends for fun.

Disturbance officers were dispatched at 10:03 p.m. to investigate a loud noise disturbance at Centennial Court apartments on 701 Mitchell Circle. After meeting with the student, he was given a verbal warning to keep the noise down. The case was cleared. WEDNESDAy

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Sign-ups for the 10th annual Big Event underway

Late snowfall causes rescheduling of forum

Idle hands are the devil’s play things, so students can use them for a massive volunteer event next month. Sign-ups for The Big Event, the largest student-run community service project in the United States, started Monday. On April 24, The Big Event will provide 54 sites in Arlington and surrounding areas for volunteer work and over 943 opportunities to help. Volunteers will help in landscaping, painting, renovating a baseball field, cleaning libraries, nature conservation and youth development workshops. Ada Hawley, UTA Volunteers seniors and disability committee director, said he participated last year and hopes more people join this time. “I volunteered at the Salvation Army last year as a site leader,” Hawley said. “Everyone had a great time, and it was a great project. It’s a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon.” This year is the first time UTA will combine forces with the Arlington Alliance for Youth and the Global Youth Service Day. This will create a volunteer force bigger than The Big Event projects in the past. Tiffany Kaminski, UTA Volunteers The Big Event coordinator, said this year is the biggest year yet. “This is the 10th year UTA will be hosting The Big Event,” Kaminski said. “It serves as a dedication to our communities.” The project began in 1982 at Texas A&M University as a way to

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when and where What: The Big event When: from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 24 Where: volunteer sites to be determined How to sign up: visit www.uta.edu/ studentaffairs/stuact/volunteers/ the-big-event and pick a project site from the list provided. Download a liability release form and turn in the day of the project.

give back to the Bryan-College Station area. The event now includes 72 universities as participants. Volunteers will work hard and then play hard at a get-together after a day of community service. The Big Event will finish off with Springfest 2010, a concert series in the Central Library mall featuring free food provided by UTA Volunteers and a concert from the rock band The Bravery. Kaminski said UTA Volunteers hopes to get 800 students, faculty and staff to sign up for the event. The Big Event Blitz Week, April 12-16, provides a chance for willing volunteers who have not signed up yet to do so. UTA Volunteers will man the sign-up booths and will be available to answer any questions. The booths will be located in the University Center, the Central Library mall and the University Center mall.

— Hannah Dockray

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Once again beset by inclement weather, Science Dean Pamela Jansma was delayed by snowfall on her return to Arlington and was unable to make it to the open forum scheduled for Monday. Earlier this year, a talk she was schedsCienCe uled to give on the fault line dean’s ForUm in Haiti was When: noon – 1 postponed bep.m. April 7 cause of record Where: 119 Life snowfall in the Science Building DFW area. The forum is a chance for students to ask openended questions about the current state of the college and its future. “We’re in very good shape – enrollment is up and we have a great group of students this semester,” she said. Jansma added that, due to high enrollment, new sections will be opening in the most highly demanded classes, especially labs. The other events scheduled for Science Week will continue as planned, said Lori Norris, College of Science special programs coordinator. The forum on the Science College status has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 7 from noon to 1 p.m., and has been moved to 119 Life Science Building.

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Criminal Mischief or Vandalism officers were dispatched at 7:27 a.m. for a report by a staff member of damage to the entry gate arm at the Trinity Hall parking lot on 800 Greek Row Circle. The case is active. Vehicle Tow A vehicle was towed at 7:48 a.m. for parking in a reserved space from faculty Lot 11, which is located by the University Center, on 416 oak St. The case was cleared. TUESDAy Vehicle Tow A vehicle was towed at 8:52 a.m. for parking in a reserved space at faculty Lot 11, which is located by the University Center, on 416 oak St. The case was cleared. Suspicious Circumstances A student reported finding contraband at 5:18 p.m. while conducting a move-out inspection of one of the suites at Kalpana Chawla Hall on 901 oak St. The case was cleared. Theft An officer met with a staff member at 10:20 p.m. regarding a theft report that occurred on feb. 20 at the University Center on 300 first St. The case is active.

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Disturbance officers responded at 3:25 a.m. to a loud noise disturbance at Meadow Run apartments on 513 Summit St. The student was contacted and he agreed to keep the noise level down. The case was cleared.

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Tuesday, March 23, 2010

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Health Services on campus not affected by bill’s passage U.S. House of Representatives passed a health care reform bill Sunday. by mOnica S. nagy The Shorthorn staff

Those within an earshot of news stations or Monday morning conversations know that after months of debate, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a health care bill on Sunday. While there may be mixed emotions about its passing, Health Services director Robert Blum said he does not expect an effect on the Health Services. “The bill won’t really affect what we do here,” he said. Because the health center offers free medical services to students like checkups and immunizations, students already benefit from a type of available health care. Because the health center does not handle emergency situations anyway, students who need insurance to cover hefty hospital bills don’t equate those costs with the university, he said. Undeclared freshman Ahmad Alsmadi said that he does not have insurance and if the bill were to take effect, he would rather go to a doctor’s office outside of the university. Alsmadi lives 25 miles away and feels it would be more convenient for him to seek nearby medical services. The biggest problem faced by uninsured patients at the center is when a staff member gives them a referral, Blum said. Upon receiving a referral for more testing on a specific case, many students complain they cannot afford it, due to their lack of insurance, he

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said. Because everyone will be required to maintain some type of insurance, students will be able to get the further testing they need, he said. Allan Saxe, political science associate professor, said he agrees with Blum that the requirement will allow students to receive medical treatment they need. Saxe said he does not agree with the concept that the bill is offering free health care to people. “This is not free, it’s anything but that,” said Saxe. Full-time students have the option of being on their parents’ insurance. Those who are not on their parents’ insurance have the option of purchasing insurance through the university with United Healthcare. According to the UT System Student Injury and Sickness Insurance Plan, United Healthcare offers undergraduate, graduate and even post doctorate students an insurance package that requires a $300 annual deductible. The coverage offers up to $100,000 per injury for covered medical expenses. Students with United Healthcare receive coverage on 80 percent of medical services like emergency care, physicians visits, X-ray and laboratory services. Political science junior James Sneed said he is on his parent’s insurance plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and that the passing of the bill will raise the insurance cost for his parents. “The bill ultimately has to get paid by someone,” he said. mOnica S. nagy news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu

PelOSi kePt demS thinking big WASHINGTON — The landmark health care bill about to be signed into law is as large as it is due in no small part to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s stewardship. When Democrats in Congress and the White House were despondent and inclined to retreat on health care just two months ago, Pelosi stood firm against despair and downsizing. As a result, she could emerge from the yearlong struggle among the most powerful speakers in history. “It’s safe to say that she’s going to change some of the ways that we look at effective speakers, and maybe create a new definition of how to get things done under incredibly difficult circumstances,” said Ray Smock, who was House historian for a dozen years under former speakers Thomas “Tip” O’Neill, Jim Wright and Tom Foley. Those close to Pelosi say she considers health care reform a moral imperative that transcends political ambitions and election cycles. But she invoked those baser ambitions, too, as she coaxed and cajoled everyone from President Barack Obama and his aides to her Democratic troops behind a bill to extend health coverage to 32 million uninsured Americans. “We are not kicking this can down the road,” Pelosi told Obama by phone last month just before their seven-hour televised health care conference, according to Rep. Louise Slaughter of New York and three other officials who heard the call. It was an abrupt reminder to those on the White House end of the line: Whatever is said at the big bipartisan meeting, there would be no substantive rewrite of the bill as Republicans were demanding. “She has this singular focus,” Slaughter said Monday. “This really is her bill.”

— The Associated Press

The Shorthorn: Will LaVoncher

bumPer carS A UTA police officer responds to a collision between two students Monday afternoon in Lot 49, located south of University Hall.

Obituary

Faculty member devoted his life to education, students June James III, special assistant for educational leadership and policy studies, died Wednesday after a bout with pneumonia. James dedicated his life to education, working as a teacher, administrator, promoter and college recruiter at the university. He worked with aspiring principals and superintendents, as well as with students at the university level, said Jeanne Gerlach, the College of Education and Health Professions dean. James was also a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and Mount Olive Baptist Church. He devoted his life to helping others and he truly cared about students, Ger-

education administration lach said. “He was really just at the University of Pittsburg. available to He moved to Arstudents,” she lington in 1989 and said. “He had soon became involved a wonderful at the university. message and Gerlach said she told the uniwill miss him at comversity story mencement ceremowell.” nies. James was “He was always born Dec. there for the students 27, 1934, in and their parents,” she S h r e v e p o r t , June James III, said. “For about 12 La. He re- special assistant years he came to every ceived a bach- for educational graduation. Three elor’s degree leadership and times a year. He said it in biology policy studies might be the last time and a mashe saw the students.” ter’s in educaJames is survived by his tion administration from Southern University in six children, four sisters, Baton Rouge, La. Later, seven grandsons, and his he earned an education wife, Annie. specialist degree at the University of Miami and received his doctorate in — Chase Webster

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Music to his ears

YOURSCENE Each week, Scene gives Mavericks a platform to voice their thoughts, feelings and opinions.

UTA Radio music director is on the look out for local bands to put on the air.

Patrick Greer English junior What did you do this spring break? “I just stayed at home.” Cold weather or warm weather? “I prefer cold weather. It’s just more mellow, more contemplative.” What is your hidden talent? “If it’s hidden, it’s well-hidden — because I don’t know what it is.”

Kalyn Panizo Industrial engineering junior What did you do this spring break? “I just worked. Oh, I did see Phantom of the Opera and went out with friends.” Cold weather or warm weather? It depends on how cold or hot. I would pick cold weather, but not -50 weather like Canada.” What is your hidden talent? “I can knit. I’m currently working on making a sweater.”

SCENE IT Every week Scene picks a different student who exemplifies a dedication to fashion or unique wardrobe choices.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

“Every station has to have a big following and local music brings a big following to the station.”

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or UTA Radio, there’s only one man who is the filter for every artist, band or song the radio station plays, and he’s making it local. Stephen Rodriguez is an advertising junior and UTA Radio music director. Although his main focus is to expand the station’s format with new music from professional, indie and alternative rock bands, starting this semester he went on the hunt for area bands to create an archive of local artists for UTA Radio. “The reason they hired me was because I pitched the idea for getting more local music on the station,” he said. “Every station has to have a big following, and local music brings a big following to the station.” When it comes to songs, Rodriguez shows he is no stranger to music. Pulling from his musical roots — working at Guitar Center, mixing and mastering records for local bands, and his own skills behind the guitar – he selectively places new songs weekly that best fit into the station’s database. “There’s definitely a musical aspect in it,” he said, “But it’s something that you have to feel.” Lance Liguez, radio production lecturer and UTA Radio adviser, aids Rodriguez in choosing the station’s song selection but said Rodriguez’s experience in music is invaluable when it comes to choosing songs, local or mainstream. “He’s in the music scene — so he’s out there and he knows the players to some extent — and that’s a big

Stephen Rodriguez, UTA Radio Music Director

UTA Radio Music Director Stephen Rodriguez is looking for local bands to put into the station’s rotation.

help,” Liguez said. “The rest of us aren’t out late at night anymore looking for the next big thing.” Even if a band doesn’t have recordings of their material, Rodriguez said he doesn’t mind offering his producing skills to help bands make cuts for the station. “A good song is a good song,” Rodriguez said. “You don’t need $1,000 production to make it work.”

In his search for local talent, he came across public relations sophomore Kewaithian Freeman’s band Rabbit’s Got The Gun, helped master some of the group’s songs and added them to list. Freeman said Rodriguez is recognizing the advantages of being on UTA Radio for local bands. “Any time a local artist gets an opportunity to get their songs played is positive,” Freeman said. “I can’t

just call a radio station and ask them to play my stuff, but they say, ‘We’re going to get local people heard.’ ” The station’s software chooses songs on a random and request basis. Because UTA Radio and Rodriguez haven’t found and added enough artists just yet, the new songs can’t be rotated in with the current playlists. Regardless, the station still offers shows featuring local artists, and Rodriguez

persists in his search to fill the space, especially broadcasting out UTA bands to submit material. “We want more student music,” he said. “If you contact the station, word gets passed around. It’s all about networking.” This semester isn’t just about pioneering new bands. The station went through a complete overhaul by UTA Radio station engineer Joe Carter during a three-week transformation from analog to digital during the winter break. Carter said it has increased listenership and bandwidth. In April, Rodriguez and the station will host a concert in the Rosebud Theatre filled with a local lineup of bands that have already made it into UTA Radio’s database, which includes Half Stack Heart Attack, Kael, Rabbit’s Got the Gun and Love vs. Hate. Rodriguez said he hopes the concert can earn the bands a few local shows and start getting their music played on the station. But until then, he’s going to continue searching for artists and getting their music out there because he said his passion comes from finding the diamonds in the rough, and his philosophy for music comes from a quote that pushes that ideal. “Hear with your ears,” he said. “But listen with your heart.” ANDREW PLOCK features-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu

STORY BY ANDREW PLOCK | PHOTO BY RAZIQ BROWN

Keep the change

Carlos Quadra English junior Shirt and tie: Quadra purchased the gold shirt and tie from Express and selected these because he likes the way they fit and the choice of colors. Vest: Quadra used to live in southern France and said those experiences helped him shape his style and the stores he shops from. This vest is from the Spain-based store Zara. Pants: These plaid pants are the mix that Quadra said he likes to add into his daily style and are from the Swedish based company H&M. Fashion philosophy: “Do what you want.” Estimated cost: $200

— Andrew Plock Top 10 1. “Rude Boy” – Rihanna 2. “Need You Now” – Lady Antebellum 3. “Break Your Heart” – Taio Cruz featuring Ludacris 4. “Imma Be” – The Black Eyed Peas 5. “Nothin’ On You” – B.o.B featuring Bruno Mars 6. “Hey, Soul Sister” – Train 7. “BedRock” – Young Money featuring Lloyd 8. “Tik Tok” – Ke$ha 9. “Telephone” – Lady Gaga featuring Beyonce 10. “In My Head” – Jason Derulo

— Billboard.com

Lessons learned on the exchange rate from dollars to pounds

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he biggest difference that I noticed immediately when arriving in London was the money. Standing at the currency exchange I handed over the $300 my parents had given me, remembering my dad’s words of advice: “Don’t spend it.” I was prepared for the exchange rate, so when I got back £150 and some change I only felt a slight twinge. But it’s the money itself that’s different. Their bills here are so brightly colored, far more so than our recently updated currency, with the £5 being green, the £10 yellow, the £20 red and the £50 blue. They have a picture of the queen on one side along with a silver metallic seal that makes it look like some sort of superhero trading card from the 1990s. The back has more famous people depicted along with a metallic strip down one end. But that’s not even the weirdest part. The bills get bigger in size the more they’re worth. That means if you were

blind, you could tell £5 from out of the airport. To be hon£10 just by feel. I can’t imag- est, I entirely forgot about it ine a £100 note, it must be until later that night when we at least 8x10 considering the all went to celebrate my arrival. £50 is bigger Standing than my hand. at the bar, According to EUROS AND DOLLARS I ordered a few people, With the current exchange my round, they don’t rate, 1 American dollar and the barmake a £100. buys .55 of a British pound. keep grunts Others argue Though since December my total at one can only that number has varied, me: £11.54 get it at the dropping as low as .42. I found it bank, I don’t strange too, know which London vocabulary lesson 3 but I was alto believe, but P- this is the abbreviation ready a few I don’t think I for their word for coins, drinks deep know anyone pence. Exactly like cents, and decided with a wallet but with a p, hence their not to menbig enough to term for it. tion it. I rumhold one. The Quid- like our slang term for mage around coins are also “bucks.” my pockets drastically difand pull out ferent. They my rainbow use a £1 and a reflective mess £2 coin. And it’s not like our Sacagawea and just stare. I can feel him coins where they’re entirely looking at me impatiently. Indecorative. No, they don’t even stead of attempting to make any form of correct change, I have a £1 note, just the coin. Taking in all this at once, grab the largest bill I see, peel I stuffed the whole mess into it from the pile and hand it to my pocket and made my way him. A few minutes later, he

comes back with my change. I graciously accept the bills and let the coins dribble through my fingers onto the bar. As I move away from the bar with my drinks, I pass a few of Josh’s English coworkers who are standing back staring at me. When they show up back at our table, they immediately begin to recount what I had just done to anyone who will listen. “I’m sorry, I’ve only been here for a few hours, I haven’t figured out your currency yet, way to make a big deal out of it.” I am not sorry. In fact, as I’m saying it, I’m rolling my eyes at Josh. “Not knowing it is fine, but what ... did you give the bartender all that money for?” “It’s called a tip.” Ten hours in and I’m already being heckled by the locals. “First off, you never tip the bartenders. Second, if you want to be nice, you give him a few P, not 5 bloody quid.” At this point Josh jumps into the

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conversation. “You tipped the bartender £5? That has to be what the drinks cost!” “I didn’t! I just gave him the change, I kept all the bills.” There’s a collective groan at the table. It was then politely explained to me how much those coins are worth. I essentially just tipped the bartender $8 for standing there and sighing at me. London:6 Andrea:0

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Student life

Spring breakers engage, inspire

hoRn of plenty Below: Anthropology freshman James Mowry inscribes Rune, the ancient writing system of the Vikings, Monday at the Central Library mall. Mowry carves the word “othala”, which means sharing and brotherhood. Right: Mowry decided to carve Rune scripture into a horn after learning about Paganism through Viking metal bands. Mowry has multiple horns and uses them to drink from. The Shorthorn: Aisha Butt

button had to be pushed for the water to run for another minute. It made students aware of how much water they consumed in basic dayBy Johnathan SilveR to-day activities, Monken The Shorthorn senior staff said. “People that went on these Some students spent the spring break befriending spe- two trips are good spokescial needs children in hospi- persons to other UTA Voluntals and camps, forgoing a teers and to the university as a vacation in Mexico or relax- whole,” she said. DC Comics and Marvel ing at home. UTA Volunteers con- Comics characters were spotducted alternative breaks in ted in remote hospitals, after Argyle, Texas and on Santa Beta Theta Pi fraternity memCatalina Island, Calif. Me- bers strapped on their tights chanical engineering junior and threw on their masks for Omar Rosales accompanied another year of their Heroes members to Camp Summit, for Hope campaign. The Greek Life a camp for physically and mentally dis- “We under- students visited three surprising abled children and stand that hospitals, more than 100 ill adults. children and teenagHe and other it doesn’t ers and engaging in group members cure them, conversations. helped prepare meals Education senior and activities. For the but it first time, the camp makes them Blake Manning, who portrayed Spiderhosted age groups excited for Man, said the trip ranging from five to one day.” was a realization of 74 years old. what families of ill Rosales said he once was nervous Blake Manning children have to deal about approaching education senior with on a daily basis. “It makes the little disabled people, but issues I stress over go after being in a situation in which he had to in- away,” he said. “Some of these teract with them, he became kids may not experience the next five years.” more comfortable. Participants went to Scott “I’m more likely to go up to someone with a disability and and White Healthcare in Temple, Texas; Texas Chilsay ‘Hi, I’m Omar,’” he said. Other UTA Volunteer dren’s Hospital in Houston members were on the Califor- and Methodist Children’s nia island preparing a camp Hospital in San Antonio. Manning said he enjoyed for summer occupancy. Karen Monken, a graduate playing with the young paassistant and adviser, helped tients. “We understand that level the ground, weeded overgrown plants and com- it doesn’t cure them, but it posted. She said one memo- makes them excited for one rable activity was showering day,” he said. in one-minute increments. After a minute, the water Johnathan SilveR would stop running and a news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu

Students use free time by landscaping, volunteering and spreading ‘hope.’

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Information systems junior Michael Thomas retrieves papers from a printing station Monday in the Central Library. The newly upgraded printers ran slowly because the program had difficulty verifying the amount of money in the Mav Express accounts.

due to the wait to print his translation assignment. “In a class where the grade is based solely on participation, I have no participation for the first seven minutes,” Harris said. Stewart said the problem wasn’t directly due to the upgrade. He said the system has the print jobs in queue, but the problem occurs after a student swipes his or her card. The Mav Ex-

press gateway program has trouble communicating to verify if a student has the allotted funds for the job. He said OIT has made several configurations and will continue to work to isolate and correct the problem overnight, aiming to have the problem fixed as soon as possible. Psychology junior Annaly Gallegos said she was waiting to print a study guide for her test today. “I need to be in class, but the line is taking forever,” Gallegos said. Rachel SnydeR news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu

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sporTs QuoTeWorThy “i fully understand that i disappointed a lot of people — my family, my players, coaches, as well as the team’s leadership, especially nolan ryan and Jon Daniels, as well as young people who may have looked up to me. i am truly sorry for my careless, dangerous, and frankly, stupid, behavior last year.”

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Standings Baseball Standings

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Southeastern Louisiana 5-1

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over spring break, the UTA softball team dropped to fourth in the Southland Conference standings with wins against Central Arkansas and losses to Nicholls State. The Mavs headed into the week with a record of 3-2. right before the break, the Mavs played a threegame series at home against conference rival Central Arkansas. The Mavs swept the series and outscored Central Arkansas 21-9. With stellar pitching from senior Cara Hulme and freshman Teri Lyles, the Mavs were able to secure their wins when they needed it the most. Head coach Debbie Hedrick said the team is able to compete with the best. “My players heard me say it,” she said. “As long as we bring the intensity and focus, we can win.” And the Mavs did just that against Central Ar-

kansas. In three games, the lineup produced 29 hits and scored 21 runs. Six hits were home runs. Junior first baseman rebecca Collom had an outstanding second game in a 9-3 win against Central Arkansas, going 3-for-3 with three rBIs. Collom smashed a tworun homer to left field. Left fielder Kelsey Kaiser also had a big game as she cranked a three-run shot to left in the win. Senior catcher Samantha Chumchal, senior outfielder Heather Fortenberry and Hulme also hit home runs in the game. With the sweep, the Mavs improved to 6-2 in SLC play. Later in the week, UTA traveled to Thibodaux, La. to take on Nicholls State. The Mavs were ahead of Nicholls State in the standings before the series started. After the weekend, they switched spots in standings after being swept by Nicholls State. In the three games, the Mavs had 21 hits and scored six runs. The Mavs

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SLC Overall Stephen F. Austin 7-2 13-8 Texas State 9-3 13-13 Nicholls State 8-4 14-8 UT Arlington 6-5 15-13

left over 20 runners on base during the weekend. During the first game, the Mavs were shut out, held to only four hits and struck out 11 times. In the second game, the Mavs’ bats came out as they out-hit the Colonels 11-7. With the Mavs leading 4-3 going into the bottom of the sixth inning, Hulme struck out pinch hitter Whitney roan, but roan reached base on a passed ball. From there, Hulme SOFTBALL continues on page 7

David Wilkes, senior forward

John MacPhail, freshman guard

Aaron Patterson, freshman guard

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“When you depend on freshmen, it’s not always going to be consistent, but it came together at the end of the year.” Doug Garner, head coach

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The Movin’ Mavs finished third in the 2010 National Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball Tournament over the weekend in Marshall, Minn. Entering the tournament as the No. 3 seed, the Movin’ Mavs advanced to the semifinals by beating Missouri in the first round, but in the semifinals the Mavs lost to Wisconsin-Whitewater. The Mavs beat Alabama in the game that determined third place. Illinois was crowned national champion of the tournament by beating Wisconsin-Whitewater 66-59. Illinois only lost one game during the regular season. In the first game against Missouri, the Movin’ Mavs won 62-42. Senior forward David Wilkes led the Movin’ Mavs with 20 points. The Movin’ Mavs were up 35-29 going into halftime and outscored Missouri 27-13 in the second half. Freshman guard Aaron Patterson and freshman guard John McPhail combined for 25 points. In the semifinal game, the Movin’ Mavs lost to No. 2 seed Wisconsin-Whitewater 64-49. The game was tied at 44-44 with 12:27 left in the game, but Wisconsin-Whitewater went on an 18-1 run. That gave Wisconsin-Whitewater a 62-47 lead with 4:48 left. Wisconsin-Whitewater shot 50 percent from 3-point land as opposed to the Mavs, who shot 12.5 percent. Wilkes led his team again with 16 points. In the third-place game, Wilkes had a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Movin’ Mavs to a 63-48 victory. Patterson came off the bench to lead all scorers with 21 points. Senior captain James Patin scored 15 points in his last game for the Movin’ Mavs. The Movin’ Mavs shot 53 percent and held the Crimson Tide to 34 percent shooting from the floor. The Movin’ Mavs outscored the Crimson Tide 34-21 in the second half after leading by two points at halftime. Wilkes had a combined 51 points in the tournament and only sat out three minutes during the three games combined. The Movin’ Mavs finished the season with a 27-7 record. Head coach Doug Garner said the season has gone the way he expected it to go. “We came back with eight players and we lost Ian Pierson, so we kind of had to remodel our lineup and really depend on a lot of freshmen,” Garner said. “When you depend on freshmen, it’s not always going to be consistent, but it came together at the end of the year. So we are excited about that for next year.”

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Fightin’ Mav receives All-American title Kinesiology junior Ray Ramirez placed No. 8 after multiple matches. By Johnathan Silver The Shorthorn senior staff

The Fightin’ Mavs have a nationally-ranked wrestler amongst them, after he and three other Wrestling Club members advanced to the National Collegiate Wrestling Championships in Hampton, Va. The four men traveled over 1,300 miles to compete against other wrestlers for the coveted title of All-American,

denoting a wrestler’s rank of at least No. 8 nationwide. Kinesiology junior Ray Ramirez achieved that goal and is now ranked No. 8 and considered an All-American wrestler. He said clinching the honor was the biggest accomplishment of his life. “I learned that you have to be mentally tough and keep your head straight and focused on the task at hand,� he said. Ramirez said he plans to return to nationals next year and train harder in the meantime. “I’m not perfect. There’s always something to work on,� he said. “There’s always

room for improvement.� Ramirez won his first and second matches, lost the third and won his fourth match. He won national recognition after losing in a match that determined seventh and eighth place All-Americans. Head technique coach Gabriel Reyes described the three other Fightin’ Mavs, who left Virginia without any accolades, as high on hope and working to qualify again for the 2011 tournament. Inexperience with national competitions factored into the wrestlers’ performances, the coach said. But he added that he wouldn’t have done anything differently.

“They’re trained properly,� he said. “They took the right avenue to championships.� Kinesiology junior Chris Corry lost in his first match, won the second, then lost again in the third. He said he was nervous and didn’t know what to expect at the championships. “The intensity of the matches was a lot higher than I expected,� he said. “I know that next year I need to wrestle like my life depends on it.� Business management sophomore Matt Morgan also lost his first match, recovered with a win in the second, but lost in his third

contest, knocking him out of the tournament. He said he would return to UTA with a higher level of competitiveness. “It was a reality check,� Morgan said. “It showed me what I need to work on to be an All-American next year.� Kinesiology junior Jose Lazo lost the round in which the All-American title hung in the balance. He said he now knows what it takes to win the title next year, and ultimately wants to coach high school wrestling. Just qualifying was amazing, he added. Reyes said all the wrestlers dealt well with the pres-

sures of the competition. “They’ve performed very well, and they’re already thinking about next year and wanting to win it all,� he said. “It’s inspiring.� Reyes said the championships were also a test of his performance as a coach. When a coach has new wrestlers, he has to gain their trust and bring the team together. Reyes said he succeeded and that the team banded together. “I couldn’t have asked for a better year,� he said. “I’m very proud.� Johnathan Silver sports-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu

“I couldn’t have asked for a better year. I’m very proud.� Gabriel Reyes, head technique coach

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Women pick up a victory as men drop two matches Women improve to a perfect 5-0 in SLC as the men struggle with injuries. By Will Doan The Shorthorn staff

The UTA women’s tennis team improved to a perfect 5-0 in Southland Conference play as they beat Texas State 5-2 in San Marcos over spring break. The men’s team, which lost two players to injuries, lost both non-conference matches at home against No. 59 Columbia 5-1 and Sacramento State 5-2. The women improved to 5-3 and the men are 3-7 overall. In the women’s match against Texas State, senior captain Klara Jagosova and junior Daiana Negreanu led the charge as they defeated Andrea Giraldo and Melissa Hadad 9-7. The pairing of junior Monika Hadvigerova and sophomore Katarina Micochova won their fourth straight doubles match as they defeated Gabriela Rojas and Mariana Perez 8-5. The last pairing of sophomores Nikola Matovicova and Martia Martinez-Romer finished up the

doubles competition with a 9-8 win over Nyssa Peele and Saskia Kruse. This victory gave the pairing their fourth straight win. In singles competition, Jagosova suffered a loss to Giraldo 6-3, 6-1. The other loss was Matovicova who lost 7-6, 6-1 to Peele. Matovicova’s fivegame winning streak came to an end. She is now 5-2. Hadvigerova and Martinez-Romer extended their winning streaks to five games. Hadvigerova is 5-3 and Martinez-Romero is 6-1. The men’s team had a tough test against Columbia and Sacramento State with two of its top players out with injuries. With sophomore Mindaugas Celedinas out with a hamstring injury and junior Brieuc Hamon out with a sore wrist, head coach Diego Benitez was expecting others to fill their role. “Giacomo [Sano] and [Jason] Lateko both stepped up,� he said. “They both played well and are always ready.� For the men’s match against Columbia, freshman Yauheni Yakauleu was the lone Maverick to record a victory.

Yakauleu defeated Cyril Bucher 6-4, 6-2. In their singles matches against Sacramento State, sophomore Jason Lateko and freshman Giacomo Sano were the only Mavs to record victories. Lateko defeated Holden Ching 7-6, 6-1 and is now 2-2 this season. “I’m proud of Lateko,� Benitez said. “He’s coming out in the mornings to work individual things.� Sano defeated Joe DeGuzman 1-6, 6-0, 6-1 and is now 2-3 on the season. Benitez said Giacomo is doing a great job on hitting the ball down the line. Benitez also said Celedinas and Hamon did not play because he didn’t want to jeopardize them for the upcoming conference matches. The women’s next match will be a non-conference matchup against North Texas at 2 p.m. on March 24 in Denton. The men’s next match will be their first conference match of the season against Lamar at 2 p.m. on March 29 at the Tennis Center. Will Doan sports-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu

reSultS Women vs. Texas State Singles Jagosova lost to Giraldo 6-3, 6-1. Hadvigerova defeated Hadad 6-1, 4-6, 6-3 Mlcochova defeated Rojas 6-3, 6-2 Martinez-Romero defeated Perez 6-2, 6-0 Negreanu defeated Kruse 6-2 7-6 Men vs. Columbia Singles Dmitry Minkin lost to Jonathan Wong 7-6, 6-3 David Subirats lost to Haig Schneiderman 6-3, 7-5 Gonzalo Bienzobas lost to Kevin Kung 6-3, 6-1 Giacomo Sano lost to Nathaniel Gery 6-0, 6-0 Men’s Doubles Minkin and Celedinas lost to Mihai Nichifor and Wong 8-6 Yakauleu and Bienzobas lost to Schneiderman and Gery 8-5 Subirats and Sano lost to Rajeev Deb-Sen and Kung 8-0 Men vs. Sacramento State Singles Minkin lost to Kiryl Harbatsiuk 6-4, 2-6, 6-3 Subirats lost to Anton Stryhas 6-3, 7-5 Yakauleu lost to Jason Smith 6-0, 6-1 Bienzobas lost to Marko Starcevic 6-3, 7-5 Men’s Doubles Minkin and Celedinas lost to Stryhas and Harbatsiuk 8-5 Yakauleu and Bienzobas lost to Ching and Starcevic 8-2 Subirats and Sano lost to Jimmy Roberts and Smith 9-7

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gave up an RBI single to shortstop Lyndsay Mesh and then a two-run shot to pitcher Audrey Wood. All the runs in the inning were unearned. Sophomore outfielder Kari Karr led the Mavs offensively in the game going 2-for-3 with a double and a triple with two RBIs. In the last game on Sunday, the Mavs had a chance to avoid the sweep as they went into the last inning. With Lyles on the mound, she gave up a double to third baseman Kayla Watterson. With a pinch runner on second, Chumchal threw out the runner trying to steal third base. Lyles gave up a single to second base with one out and then a double, allowing the tying run to score. Fortenberry then replaced Lyles to end the inning. In extra innings, Fortenberry gave up a single to right field and a double to allow the game-winning runner to score. The Mavs dropped to 6-5 in SLC play and 15-13 overall. The Mavs’ next game will be a non-conference game against North Texas at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Denton.

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able surface lots and is working to maximize efficiency,” she said. “That includes adding spaces where possible and expanding some lots.” Sullivan said parking should never become a problem. The campus community should remember that parking is available in the far lots off South Cooper Street and at Maverick Stadium and the shuttle runs every 15 minutes, she said. “Students who commute to campus should build in an extra half-hour to their schedule to make sure they have time to park and catch the next available shuttle,” she said. This summer the university will expand and construct more parking lots, said Jeff Johnson, Facilities Management associate director. Upcoming lot changes include restriping Lot 51, east of Lot 50 and south of Bessel Avenue, adding 83 spaces and constructing new Lot 56 at 1217 S. Pecan St. The new lot will add 116 spaces by mid-April. Facilities Management predicts there will be a net gain of 380 student spaces by the end of spring, Johnson said.

The 126-mile trek tested the mettle of 46 ROTC cadets over spring break. By alysia r. Brooks

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English sophomore Damien Pham gets out of his car Monday evening in Lot 49 located south of University Hall. The parking lot was repainted to accommodate for more vehicles.

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tated were put into vans that rode along with the marchers, and first aid was available at all times. Cadets were always accompanied by at least one faculty or staff member. Diaz accompanied the marchers and even completed some of the march with them. He said the safety of the cadets was the first priority. “Whatever it takes to maintain the troops,” he said. The cadets and their entourage set out on March 13 from Maverick Stadium at 5 a.m. They arrived at Fort Hood on March 17 at 10:30 a.m. They were welcomed by members of the Cadet Corps Alumni Council, family and friends. The cadets were awarded Fort Hood coins, 50th anniversary Long March coins and dawn campaign hats like those worn by the Corps of Cadets in 1960. “It’s a pride bigger than you,” cadet Erik McCaffrey said. “I’ve never, ever done a ruck march like this before.”

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A 26-mile race is called a marathon. It is seen as one of the ultimate tests of endurance. Over five days during spring break, a team of Reserved Officers’ Training Corps cadets completed a 126-mile march. The march was a reenactment of a similar Long March completed by about a dozen cadets in 1960. Maj. Ricardo Diaz said 46 cadets volunteered to reenact the march this year in honor of the anniversary of the original Long March. Two cadets provided support as nonparticipants, five started the march but left early for previous commitments and five did not start with the others but joined later. The rest attempted to march every day. “It was kind of tough, but we fought hard as a team,” said Capt. Travis Hallman. Nine cadets completed all five days. “The worst part is that after a couple of hours, it loses the novelty, and you struggle to find something to think about,” cadet Richard Ramos said. Diaz said the original march was led by retired Maj. Gen. Willard Latham, who also accompanied this year’s marchers on the first leg of their journey. He completed 26 miles before stopping. “Soldiers are encouraged to think, ‘You can always die, but you can never quit,’ ” he said. Diaz said one of the 1960s marchers, retired Col. Joel Ward, also began the journey with the cadets but had to be hospitalized for a severe blister. Other marchers who were injured or otherwise incapaci-

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